Sorry for the late update, was lacking a bit of inspiration. I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Donna opened her eyes the next morning to realize she was in Harvey's bed. The events of the night before played back and forth in her head, as she tries to convince herself that it was not all a dream. Harvey's hand was wrapped around her waist protectively, almost possessively, as his breaths caressed her neck. She looks at his face to find him as serene as she'd ever seen with his mouth open in a cute little pout. She caresses his hair before she leaves a small kiss on his forehead. "Mmm" he says, acknowledging her presence, his body shifting even closer to her, aching for more. "More" he mumbles, and she laughs as she draws a trail of kisses from his forehead through his nose, to his mouth. He smiles as he feels her lips traveling on his face, and finally opens his eyes when her lips reach his. The hand wrapped around her waist pulled her to him, as he used his body weight to shift her on top of him. She gasped at the swift motion she wasn't expecting, as she rested her head on his torso.
"Morning" he says, kissing the top of her head.
"Hi" she responds with a smile, adjusting her chin on the upper part of chest so she could now hold his gaze.
His hands were holding her from her waist, before he moved them to her ass. He pushed her up towards him so that her lips were inches away from his. He kissed her then, as eagerly as he did the night before, his hands tracing pattern all over his body. "We have to go to work" she whispers in between kisses, trying to ignore the stress forming a knot in her stomach. "We can be late, I know the named partner" he replied smugly, sucking on her lower lip.
Work. She was dreading it because she didn't know what they were going with. She wasn't sure if Harvey wanted everyone to know, and she frankly wasn't even sure what she wanted.
"Up, up up" she commanded, caressing his torso. She thought the faster they deal with it, the better.
"Donnaaa" he nagged, tightening his grip on her. "Just a few more minutes" he begged, with his big brown eyes staring at her. Her hands went to his hair, as she mumbled: "Gosh, you're so needy", a grin forming on her lips. She kissed him passionately before moving to his neck, kissing and biting it seductively, unknowingly leaving a mark. She got up as soon as she finished, warning Harvey: "I need to pass by my house and change". He watched her walk into the bathroom, thinking about how lucky he was to have her.
She finished showering and walked to the kitchen where she prepared coffee and toast, as he went in for a shower. He walked out and put his suit on, entering the kitchen to find her putting some jam on a toast. He walked carefully behind her, his hand gripping her stomach, making her jump in surprise: "You scared me Harv!" she said, before he kissed her ear, whispering seductively: "You know we should've showered together, save water and all that". She grinned from ear to ear, turning and shoving a toast in his mouth, the surprise on his face making her giggle. Her hands rested on his chest as she arranged his tie, giving her usual magical touch. She looked at his hair to find him still wet. "Why don't you leave your hair free today? I like it better like this". She noticed then he was struggling with words with the toast hanging from his mouth. She laughed at his sight, taking the toast out of his mouth and taking a bite from it. "Okay" he agreed, not missing the smile tugging at the corner of her mouth. They finished eating and found Ray waiting as usual.
"Morning Ray" they both said in cheerful unison. Ray was surprised to see Donna there, still in yesterday's attire. He knew better not to ask, politely replying: "Good morning Ms. Paulson, Mr. Specter". Donna laughed and said: "Donna and Harvey Ray, Donna and Harvey". "Okay Ms. Paulson" he repeated, making Harvey laugh. He held Donna's hand in his, and addressed Ray: "If you insist on using last names, it's easier to say Mr and Ms Specter". The words just flew out of his mouth, as Ray tried not to show his surprise too much, only turning around before formulating: "Oh! Congratulations! This is wonderful news! I had no idea" he genuinely said. "Well if you want to know, you're the first person we tell" Harvey explained.
He felt her hands stiffen under his, and caught a glimpse of panic in her eyes. He caressed her hand, calling her attention: "Donna, hey, look at me. What's wrong?" he asks, his expression worried. "Nothing I just realized I haven't told my parents yet, and we haven't really agreed on what we're going to say at work" she said stressed, the fingers of her free hand toying with the engagement necklace. "We can tell your parents this weekend, we can go visit if you want. And about work we just have to tell Jessica and people will know soon enough. You want them to, right?" he asked unsure of how she felt. She exhaled heavily, a voice in her head telling her to get a grip. "Yes" she smiles at him, gaining back her usual control. "Yes let's do this" she said, her hand finally relaxing into his.
They passed by her house, and she forbids him from coming up. "No Harvey, we'll be late" she reasons, as he grumps when she leaves him waiting in the car. She quickly changes into another dress, putting on some make up and walks back into the car. The ride to work was entertaining, with Donna arguing on how their work attitude shouldn't change. "Oh come on Donn! We got to at least try to make out in the file room! I'll let you boss me around" he added flirtingly. She huffs and says: "please Harvey, I've always been the boss of you", hearing Ray chuckle at their discussion. They arrived to work and Ray opened the door for them. "I'll call you if I need anything" Harvey says to Ray. "Alright sir" he answers, before calling him again "oh and sir? You two make a lovely couple". Harvey nods and grins at Ray before walking next to Donna as they entered the lobby.
They ran into Rachel in the elevator on their way up, Rachel immediately noticing the glow on her friend's face. "Donna! Yoga?" she whispered so that Harvey wouldn't hear. He stood right behind them, a knowing smile on his face. Donna's face turned red before she said: "Yes", Rachel's expression turning into a surprise: "Whatt! You'll tell me everything at lunch break. Harvey's making me work like..." she says lowering her voice. "You know I'm standing right here" he says, an unusual joy in his voice. Donna giggled as they reached the floor, the group splitting as each one walked to his workspace. Harvey winked at Donna as he went into his office, and started working on the accumulated cases.
The day passed by quickly, with everyone absorbed in their work. Just before lunchtime, Mike walked into Harvey's office with new findings. "Mike for the 11th time I don't want to go on a lunch date with you" Harvey teased, not raising his eyes from the file in his hands. "Ha ha, hilarious Harvey. I actually have some worthy information if you decided to stop mocking me", Mike pouted. That got Harvey's attention as he stood up and poured them both a glass of whiskey. Mike started explaining what he has found, Harvey listening carefully. When Mike finished explaining, Harvey rose his glass: "So we got that son of a bitch?" Their glasses touched, Mike imitating Harvey's motion, as he agreed: "We got that son of a bitch".
"What happened to your hair?" Mike noticed. "You look so…relaxed" he added. "Aw Mike, thanks for keeping up with my hair style" he mocked, as Mike eyed him suspiciously. "No really. You're all about looks and now suddenly you decided not to fix your hair? Growing old Harvey?" Mike retorted. Harvey chuckled as he bent his head behind, chugging the whole glass. "Is that a hickey?" Mike shouts a bit louder than he meant. Donna who was listening in, shot her head up in surprise, her gaze meeting Harvey's, as his hand traveled to find the spot on his neck. "Oh, someone had a wild night" Mike kept pushing. He expected Harvey to have a comeback, some snappy reaction, something. Instead he notices a small smile forming on his lips. He quirks his eyebrow, before he says hesitantly: "Okay...I'm going to work on this" gesturing to the file in his hand. He stopped at Donna's cubicle on his way out. "What's up with Harvey?" he asked. "What do you mean?" she said, an innocent look on her face. Mike stared at her, trying to read her facial expression, and left without succeeding.
As soon as Mike was out of sight, Donna walked in Harvey's office with her handbag. "Oh my god, how didn't we see this?" she wondered, as she opened her bag, shuffling through tons of things. "It's okay, I'll be careful the rest of the day" he said, before he noticed her grabbing a foundation cream. He raised his eyebrow: "I'm not putting make up!" he objected. She walked towards him, a bit of cream already at the tip of her finger. "Come on Harvey, it'll cover it up" she said, extending her arm as he tried to dodge it. He finally surrenders, shivering a little at the cold contact on his neck. "Damn that's some big hickey" she said half worried half proud. He laughed as he looked down, noticing how close they stood. Donna seemed to read his mind as she quickly warned him: "Don't you even think about it. I'm focused Harvey". "You're hot" he whispered seductively, as her hand grips the jacket of his suit. "Stop moving" she ordered him, finding a bit of balance in his posture, trying to contain the fact that she wanted to kiss him badly.
"Am I interrupting something?" Louis said, walking into Harvey's office. Donna finished her task, lowering her finger and releasing Harvey's jacket, and turned around with a very cool façade. "Clearly" Harvey said annoyed. "What can I do for you?" he asked, his tone lacking sincerity. Louis looked back and forth between Harvey and Donna, as Donna grabbed her bag and said: "I'm going for lunch". "Am I missing something?" Louis asked. "Oh never mind, I just wanted to let you know I'm available if you need me to run financial check up on Larson" he said. Harvey nodded, before adding "Thank you, I'll let you know"
He walked towards Jessica's office, texting Donna: On my way to tell Jessica. Enjoy lunch. Donna had just sat down when her phone beeped, and she read Harvey's text before quickly answering: Need me there? missing how Rachel nearly gulped at the sight of the necklace. "Where's that from?" she asked, her eyes widening, as Donna received another text: No babe, I'll be alright. "Huh?" she asks, still focused on her phone, a smile on her face. Babe, she thought, who would've known Harvey was a babe kind of man.
"Earth to Donna" Rachel said, Donna finally putting the phone away and looking up, her cheeks still flushed from that last text. "Oh my god Donna you're totally in love. But you can't be, not that fast. Who's the guy?" Rachel said all giddy. Donna looked into Rachel's eyes, trying to find the ideal way to tell her friend. "Donna you're scaring him" Rachel said not quite understanding why Donna looked so overwhelmed. "Harvey" she simply muttered. "Whaaat? He needs you to go back to work? Tell him to wait!" Rachel says, not comprehending that Donna had just answered her question. "Seriously, that guy needs to get laid" she continued. Donna laughed before saying: "He did", a proud smile on her face, as Rachel's eyes widened in surprise. "What?" she asked, her jaw dropping. "Harvey. The guy is Harvey" Donna clearly stated. When she saw the shock on her friend's face, she decided to unravel it all. "We're getting married"
"Jessica I need to talk to you about something" Harvey said, as he found Jessica riding in the elevator. "Let it wait Harvey, I'm hungry" she dismissed him. He stepped into the elevator with her. "It's important" he said. She turned to find a serious expression on his face. "Make it quick Harvey, what's it about?" He answered her: "Donna". "Look Harvey I understand how much of an asset Donna is to you and hence the company, but she just got a huge bonus a month ago. I don't care if you have to pay for all her clothes; she's not getting more money" Jessica quickly explained, making sure he knew that she knew how half of Donna's wardrobe came from his paycheck. "Would you care if I told you we're getting married" he asked, noting the surprise on Jessica's face. "Say what? If this is some kind of joke Harvey" she warned, before seeing the sincerity in his eyes. "It's not Jessica. We're getting married, I just wanted you to know that" he simply stated, a smile forming on his lips. "I hope that your work dynamic wouldn't change" she said, always thinking first about the firm. "It won't" he stated, a little taken back by her reaction. She nodded, before expressing her personal opinion: "I'm really happy for you Harvey. I wasn't sure you had the balls anymore, and I don't even know how you got her to agree, but it's good to finally see you happy" He smiled at her, thanking her. "Oh and Harvey" she added "it was about god damn time"
Rachel went home that night, telling the full story to Mike, who sat there like a happy kid who finally got to see his parents united. "I knew something was off" he explained. "Mike you should've seen how happy she is, it's so amazing" Rachel said, as Mike nodded "you should've seen him too. Idiots in love" he added, as they shared the rest of the meal.
Harvey and Donna went back to his apartment, as she slid in one of his t-shirts, and he relaxed into his "sleeping trousers" that Donna finally agreed to call them as such. They discussed their weekend plans, and how they would approach her parents. "God, your father hates me" he said, worry on his face. "He doesn't. He was just always afraid for his little girl" she reasoned, as they finished cleaning up the table. He sat on the couch before saying: "You know, it just occurred to me that you should move in with me". "That didn't just occur to you" she responded, the parallel in the conversation from the last time intended. "No it didn't" he said smiling, as she walked towards the couch. "You know how I know that?" she asked, a mischievous smile on her face. "Because you've noticed how I made space for your clothes in my closet and already put your used-to-be-mine favorite t-shirts?" he explained, reaching for her hand and dragging her as she fell on him on the couch. "You know I'm going to need more space than that?" she asked, as he grabbed her face and kissed her. "I already ordered another closet" he said, his hand sneaking under the t-shirt. "I love you" she mumbled between kisses, before he answered: "I know", growling in pain as she hit his torso as hard as she could, before resting her head on it and falling asleep.
I hope you enjoyed reading this. I'm personally not very satisfied with it, but I hope you liked it anyway. Let me know what you think, and whether I should do a final chapter with the wedding.
Please review,
-G