They've barely broken contact the whole way from outside, to up to her apartment. Once they actually make it inside, Harvey notices Donna shivering.
"You're freezing" He says gently, rubbing her back in an attempt to warm her, their clothes soaked from the rain.
"I'm ok"
"Come on, let's put the heat on and get you in to a hot shower"
"Only if you're coming with me" She smiles, with a seductive look in her eye.
"I think I can be persuaded" He grins, kissing her again as he moves them towards her bathroom.
Steam soon fills the small space as the water heats up and Donna and Harvey undress each other. Considering they had just had a passionate fight (and subsequent making up) their actions were not rushed and careless, simply needing to be closer to each other; They were tender and gentle, but equally full of want and desire.
Harvey kisses her gently as the warm water washes over their bodies, their tongues moving sensually against each other; Both of them suddenly certain that their rising temperatures had little to do with the heat of the shower. A breathy groan escapes his lips as he relishes in the feel of her lips and tongue against his neck, she places a kiss on his adam's apple as his hands move between her legs; starting with one finger but soon adding a second.
Donna's breathing quickens as Harvey continues his exploits, well aware he is enjoying every second as his rock hard manhood presses against her leg. Her head falls back against the wall as her moans increase with each plunge of his fingers, she instinctively grabs his throbbing cock, stroking it in time with his movements inside her.
As his fingers move against her slick folds, he presses his lips against her ear.
"Do you have any idea how fucking sexy it is to feel how wet you get for me?"
Donna is too swept up in the sound of her own heavy breathing and trying to delay her orgasm to respond.
"I want to taste you" He hums, his low voice nothing but sex and yearning.
"No" comes her instant response "I want you inside me right now" she whispers against his lips before plunging her tongue inside his mouth.
"Oh fuck" They moan in unison as Harvey immediately lifts her by her ass, burying himself deep inside her core as she wraps her legs around him.
"Oh God, yes" She moans as he fucks her slow and deep against the shower wall, her hands find their way to his ass, urging him on as their moans echo through the bathroom with every thrust, their climaxes fast approaching.
Minutes later an "Oh, fuck baby" escapes her, her hands moving to cling on to his back, holding on for dear life as she enjoys every second, her fingernails digging in to his skin.
A low guttural moan flows from him followed by a "Jesus, Donna" as he comes deep inside her, setting off her own unravelling as she comes, hard.
A minute passes of them not moving from this position, trying to regain their breaths as the euphoria subsides.
He slowly pulls out of her and sets her down on the floor, peppering gentle kisses against her lips as he holds her close.
"Are you ok?" He asks softly, running his fingers through her hair as she traces circles on his chest.
They lay together under the covers of her bed, naked limbs perfectly entwined.
"Never been better" she smiles, placing a soft kiss on his naked chest.
"I'm sorry" He says sincerely.
"Harvey, stop. I know you are, but you don't need to be"
"I never should have doubted you. I should know you better …I DO know you better" He confesses.
"You got scared; with your history, I can understand why"
"I won't ever doubt you again, Donna"
"I know"
"I love you"
"I love you too, Harvey"
"No, really" He says seriously, shifting so that he is hovering above her, "I am completely in love with you"
Donna's heart swells as she smiles lovingly at him, "Ditto" she whispers, kissing him softly as he slips inside her again with ease.
They make love three more times that night.
A little over a week later Donna stands at the coffee van around the corner from PSL, ready to order her usual, two coffees with a shot of vanilla in each.
"Good morning, Donna, the usual?" Greets Todd, the barista.
"Please, thanks Todd" She smiles.
It was 7am on a Monday morning and Donna definitely needed caffeine before the craziness of her day began. This morning she had five meetings and an interview and that was just before lunch!
Lunch.
Lunch had fast become her favourite part of the work day, with her and Harvey actually taking the time to have a break, their daily lunch dates at nearby restaurants had become a habit they both loved. Donna smiles at the thought of Harvey actually making the time in his insanely busy schedule for lunch beyond that of a bagel from the van outside, something he hadn't ever done, in the fourteen years she'd known him.
Her thoughts are interrupted by a text message from the man himself: I missed you last night. See you soon x
She quickly texts back: Missed you too, my bed feels empty without you. Coffee is on the way, love you x
"Here you go" Todd says when the coffees are ready, "Have a great day"
"You too" She smiles, putting her phone away and grabbing the coffees before heading to the firm.
"Donna" Comes a familiar voice from behind her.
Donna turns to see Mark jogging to catch up with her.
"Mark, go away" She snaps, refusing to slow down.
"Donna, come on!"
She picks up the pace, ignoring him.
"Donna, please!" He begs.
"WHAT?" She yells, quickly turning to face him. "What the hell do you want, Mark?!"
"I've been trying to call you"
"And I've been ignoring you, which was working perfectly up until about ten seconds ago!"
"I'm sorry I said what I did in front of Harvey, I didn't mean to make you look bad"
"No, you're not and that's exactly what you wanted!"
"What was?"
"To cause a rift between Harvey and I!"
"If that managed to cause a rift between you and the amazing HARVEY SPECTER, your relationship couldn't have been that strong to begin with"
"How dare you!"
"Tell me I'm wrong"
Donna shakes her head before turning to walk away, "You are unbelievable!" she spits.
"You know I'm right, Donna. I wouldn't have been able to come between you so easily if he really loved you"
Donna continues walking.
"You're not answering me because you know what I'm saying is right!"
Donna spins around abruptly, "No asshole, you're not right, in fact, you couldn't be more wrong! I was just choosing not to dignify your bullshit with a response!"
"Donna…" He begins before she continues.
"…But, apparently you need things spelled out for you so understand this. I do not love you. I am never coming back to you. I love Harvey, he loves me and there is not a damn thing you can do about it. Got it? Good!" She snaps, turning to walk away again.
Mark grabs her arm, forcefully turning her back towards him and crashing his lips against hers, causing her to drop the coffees she was holding.
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?!" She yells, pushing him away.
"I know you still love me Donna, you wouldn't have contacted me if you didn't"
"I AM WITH HARVEY! I DO NOT LOVE YOU, I LOVE HIM!"
Mark moves towards her again but she shoves him away from her, "STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM ME!" she yells, turning to walk away. He reaches to grab her arm but she quickly yanks it away, determined to get away from him.
That's when everything changes.
"Harvey, I need you to sign these" Mike says, dropping some forms on Harvey's desk.
"Did you schedule the meeting with McKernon motors?" Harvey asks, quickly scanning the documents before signing them.
"Yeah, Dominic's coming by at one. Louis has another meeting; can you make it?"
"Not at one, push it to two and I'll be there"
"Got another meeting?" Mike questions.
"Lunch" Harvey grins.
"You are so whipped!"
"I'm man enough to be comfortable with that" Harvey jokes "...What can I say, I know plenty of ways to keep my lady satisfied"
"…And not surprisingly that satisfaction has nothing to do with your skills in the bedroom" Mike teases.
Harvey just smirks.
"Really? No come back? No defence of your lacklustre skills in bed?" Mike taunts.
Still no response.
"…Wow, you must be in love!"
"Indeed I am"
"It's ok, Rachel tells me everything anyway, by the way, eight hours? Kudos old man, kudos"
"Isn't there someone else you can annoy?" Harvey says jokingly, continuing to type on his laptop.
"None that I enjoy as much" Mike smiles, interrupted by the sound of Harvey's cell echoing through the room.
"Is that Donna?" Mike asks, jumping in to a mock Harvey and Donna impersonation.
"Hey babe", "Hey honey", "Don't forget our hot lunch date today", "I won't forget, I'm Donna"
Harvey shakes his head, laughing at Mike's stupidity.
"You're a shitty actor!" He jokes before answering the phone, "Harvey Specter"
"Mr Specter, I'm calling from Mount Sinai Hospital, I have you listed as the emergency contact for Donna Paulsen, is that correct?"
Harvey's face drops, his heart begins to race and his mouth goes dry; suddenly it was as if everything was moving in slow motion.
"Harvey, what is it? What's wrong?" Mike asks seriously, noticing the change in his best friend's demeanour.
"Mr Specter? Hello?" Comes the voice at the end of the phone.
"Ye-yes" Harvey stammers, struggling to find the words to speak.
"Ms Paulsen has been involved in a car accident, sir, she was hit by a taxi travelling at a high speed and is currently in a critical condition"
Harvey swallows thickly, suddenly feeling like he can't breathe, his chest tightens and he feels as though he is going to faint, a feeling similar to the beginning of one of his panic attacks.
The voices of Mike and the woman at the other end of the line seeming a million miles away, the thought of Donna needing him being the only thing that snaps him out of it.
This can't be happening.
Harvey launches himself out of his chair, instantly running towards the elevator.
"I'll be right there!"
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