Post-Canon
They're at a fancy bar in the New Year firm event and while Harvey has always pretended to hate these events for a long time, he has secretly always loved them because it was one more night he could enjoy Donna's closeness. But this year, it's different. He can now enjoy her in the intimacy of his home, and that is a thousand times better.
"This is boring and I wanna go home." He snorts.
"You're acting like a kid! Can you think we are together now?"
"Oh… Are we? I didn't know this little detail."
"Really?" She raises her eyebrows.
"Yes, I'm kinda confused." He frowns his eyebrows.
"I know a way to have some fun, but I need you for that."
"I'm here."
"I mean, completely."
"Yes, my arms and legs are here too."
She giggles. "You're an idiot and also my boyfriend. Or you didn't receive the letter with the news?" She asks, rubbing his lips with hers and he smiles. "Do you remember now?"
"Mmm… Maybe."
She kisses him sweetly on his lips, grabbing him by his shoulder. "And now?" She asks, gently tilting her head to the side as she squints her eyes and gives him an affectionate squeeze on his shoulder.
"I remember a few things." She kisses him again. "It seems that this method is working."
"So… Do you know who I am?"
"The sexiest woman in the world."
"Just that?" She purses her nose.
"My secretary, my friend… Someone who loves me like a brother or a cousin."
"Oh God! Good luck with this night, Mister!" She says, turning to go, but he grabs her arm and kisses her, leaning her back against the wall. "It seems like you're remembering now."
"I could never forget you." He murmurs in that tone of voice that only she knows and she can't avoid a huge smile on her face. "But it would be a lot more fun if we were alone."
"You'll have me to yourself for the whole holiday, isn't that enough?" She asks softly, moving her thumb on his bicep.
"I can never get enough of you." He murmurs against her lips and gives her a brief kiss.
"I like the way you soften up after five drinks… So, will you never get enough of me?" She asks with a silly smile on her lips.
"Never, Donna." He responds as Donna's smile gets bigger and he wraps her by the waist with his arms. "I want to enjoy you completely, and there are many people here to do that. Boring!"
She rests her wrists on his shoulder and kisses him, pressing her body against him. "And this is more fun?"
"Definitely." He kisses her again, reaching her tongue with his and gently lowering his hands to her butt .
"Harvey…" She mutters, amid kiss. "We're at a work event."
"I know, I know… Sorry."
"In a while we can go home, I promise."
"This will be real fun."
"I agree."
"Can I kiss you?"
"Since when do you ask?" She frowns.
"Since I don't know who you are."
She rolls her eyes. "That joke has already passed."
"Did it?"
"Yes. We spent too many years denying and I don't want this anymore."
"You're right, neither do I." He smiles warmly at her.
"So… Kiss me." And Harvey does, trying to control himself. "Is this dress really necessary?"
"I thought you liked it." She frowns her face.
"A lot… This is the problem."
She chuckles. "Sorry, I guess."
"Never apologize for this, you're stunning, but your bare back and shoulders… And this neckline" He sighs, looking at her neckline.
"What?"
"It has an effect on me. I'm a human and you're my girlfriend."
"And that is the reason you're the only one who can take me off this dress."
"I definitely won."
"But, you need to hold on a while."
"I'll try."
"Harvey..." She snorts, but Harvey's gaze on her lips loosens her.
"What?" He whispers.
"Kiss me again." She murmurs, and their smiling lips crush again.
Later, they're waiting for a taxi and Donna is with her arms crossed, rubbing her arms with her palms and slightly shivering. Harvey takes off his jacket and puts it over his girlfriend's shoulders, resting his hands on her arms and giving her a tender squeeze there. "It's ok Harvey. A taxi is coming."
"You're freezing. Can you accept a little help once?" Donna says nothing, just grins and hugs him, resting her head on his chest. Harvey wraps her and kisses her head. "You're so stubborn."
"You still want fun when we get home and during the holiday?"
"You know my answer."
"So, shut up."
"I gave you my jacket, and this is your reaction?"
"I didn't ask for it."
"Stubborn."
"Stop right there."
"Ok, I get it." He says, hugging her tightly, and they remain silent for a while. "This year will be the first time I raise my glass to the toast and wish a happy new year to the person I always had in mind when I used to do that." He whispers, almost imperceptibly, looking at the cars passing by.
Donna smiles, touched by his confession. "I thought of you every toast, Harvey, and this year I'll wish you a good year looking into your eyes and after just one sip, we won't be able to hold and we'll kiss." Both smile, imagining that.
"It'll be a good year because I'll start it with you, Donna." She smirks and wants to answer, but the taxi parks in front of them, so they get into the car, Donna still wearing Harvey's jacket. They sit side by side, Donna with her head on his shoulder, he wrapping her back with his arm, their hands clasped above Harvey's leg, and even though the trip to Harvey's condo is long, they say nothing. They're just realizing how huge it's for them that after so many years wanting it, they'll start this year together. Each toast tinged with sadness for not being able to share it with the person they loved passes through their minds and that makes them vulnerable, leaving behind the unbridled passion they felt at the bar... As soon as they arrive at Harvey's condo everything is smooth, they undress with soft sweet kisses tasting their skin because this time they don't have any rush, their nights are no longer over when the drinks are finished and it's too late in the office… Their nights now are endless, and they have 365 nights ahead to continue discovering and loving each other.
Happy New Year to all of you, sending my best wishes Apparently the year changes, but not my desire to write about these two idiots in love!