As New Year's Eve approached, Rachel asked Donna: "What are you plans Donn?" while they were having lunch one day. She was spending it with Mike, having prepared a romantic getaway. Donna paused for a second before saying: "College friends throwing a party". "Oh cool!" Rachel asked excited. "Yeahh" Donna nodded, before her voice went down: "with Harvey". Rachel, who was bringing the fork to her mouth stopped immediately, putting it down. "What? Harvey? Harvey Specter?" she asked, noticing a bit late that her voice was higher than she had intended. "Yes" Donna answered, looking at Rachel's face, full of questions. She told her what had happened, as Rachel repeated in surprise: "He said he wanted to spend it with you? Are you sure he's okay?" she asked, as Donna quickly answered: "I checked for fever believe me, he seemed fine…", making Rachel giggle.
"Isn't it a bit weird for you?" she finally asked. "I mean with your past…" she started, the end of that sentence disappearing. "I know", Donna breathed. "Oh my God Donna! What if he wants to now? Be with you?" she said excited. Donna shook her head, negating her friend's words: "No. I'm not gonna go there. We're just pretending to be together for an evening" she reasoned. "For New Year's Eve" Rachel insisted. "Rachel" Donna said warningly, making her understand she should drop the topic. The rest of the lunch went on smoothly, as the women discussed what to wear.
Later on that day, Donna passed by Harvey's office: "I got our costume ready for tomorrow, be at my place at 6 p.m" she ordered, quickly preparing herself to leave. "Why didn't you take my credit card?" he said surprised, reaching for it in his suit pocket. Donna turned around, a naughty look on her face: "Oh right, here it is" she said, removing it from her dress' pocket. He laughed slightly, before asking: "Why so early? Oh God you're gonna have fun making me try a thousand costumes aren't you?"he asked, as a wide smile grew on her face: "My NYE plans, my rules" she stated. "Just admit you want to see me naked" he flirted, watching a very light of red creep up her face, before her signature eye roll appeared. "Be there at six" she warned, leaving with a smile.
Mike walked into Harvey's office, to find him staring at New York skyline. "Earth to Harvey" he said, drawing him out of his daydreams. "I have the files for the Atkinson case" Mike continued, handing him the files, as Harvey grabbed them and left them on his desk. "Hey can I ask you a question?" Harvey said, intriguing Mike. It was one thing to watch Harvey take a folder and put it without looking at it but something entirely different to see him ask for something so nicely. Mike felt a bit concerned as he sat himself across Harvey. "Sure. Shoot" Mike said. "If you're going to this New Year's Eve party with a woman, should you like, get her something?" he asked hesitantly, as Mike's eyes grew wider. He really wasn't expecting this, Harvey asking him for dating advice. "Aww, who got you so soft Harv?" he had to tease. "Mike" Harvey warned. "Ok ok.." he said trying to stop the mocking. "You could, she would appreciate it" he said, looking at a now more lost Harvey. "Look it can be anything from flowers to jewelry, depending on your girl" he tried to help. "Ok thanks" Harvey answered, pensive. "So…I thought you were supposed to be Mr. Know it all when it comes to women" Mike pushed again. Harvey huffed before saying with a smirk: "I am. In bed" as Mike's face went into a 'yuk' expression. "But this…" he said, his voice disappearing with his thoughts. Mike arranged his posture in his chair: "Oh my God this is serious, isn't it?" he asked, as Harvey tried to keep a poker face. "It is!" Mike drew his own conclusion. "It's different" Harvey stated. "Do I know her?" Mike asked, excited. "Mike, go work, or I'll keep you here on NYE" he threatened. "You wouldn't. You told me I can't do a damn thing alone, and you can't skip NYE with your big plans so…" Mike retorted. "Shut up and go" Harvey ordered, as Mike answered: "Yes loverboy", quickly leaving before Harvey had time to reply.
Harvey spent the rest of the day trying to get some work done and thinking about what to get Donna. When the hour struck 7 p.m. Donna walked into Harvey's office, softly speaking: "Need anything else Harvey? I think I'm gonna head home". She looked a bit tired; the office around the end of the year was always hectic. Despite this tired look, Harvey could still recognize her vibrant character that he's known for twenty years now. "No thanks Donna. I'll see you tomorrow?" he asked smiling. She nodded before he spoke again: "What color are you wearing tomorrow?". Her eyebrows quirked in surprise. "Getting a bit too excited Specter? You'll see tomorrow" she teased. "Come on just a hint" he insisted, trying to think of a gift that would fit her dress. "They say anticipation is the key to seduction" she answered, her voice creamier when the offices were empty. "Oh so you finally admit you're trying to seduce me?" he flirted, before she quickly joked: "Please, I've had you wrapped around my finger since day one. Good night Harvey!" she said leaving the office too quickly to hear his faded goodnight.
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