Blind Date (10/10)
By the time Josh had gotten off the phone with Leo, who had called
with a complete list of senators opposed to Breckenridge's
nomination, Donna had commandered the bathroom, brushing out her hair
and changing clothes.
As Josh headed to change clothes after hanging up, Donna kissed him
in passing. Donna walked to the window and threw open the drapes.
Seeing a blue sky, she felt elated, but she knew it hand little to do
with the weather. However, when she thought about her and Josh
actually having to leave the room, she frowned. It was one thing to
admit your love when there weren't any outside factors, like friends
and family and jobs, but what would happen when they walked out the
door. Could they really have a secret relationship and work together?
Josh walked up behind her and circled her waist from behind. Noticing
her frown, he kissed her neck. "Don't think about it, Donnatella."
"Yeah, but what if.."
"Stop," said Josh turning her in his arms and holding her face
between his hands. "There are no 'what ifs' in this relationship. I
love you. You love me. Whatever and whomever is out there, we'll face
it together. That's the way it is from now on. You and me together."
Donna smiled. "Okay." Then she brushed her lips against his.
Before they could go any further, or wind up tangled in the sheets
again, Josh stopped her, "Let's go visit our disgruntled senator."
"Okay," said Donna, grabbing her bag.
Josh held the door open for Donna, but stopped her and grabbed her
bag out of her hand. "Donna?"
She turned to meet his eyes. "Yes?"
"Um...you won't be accepting any more blind dates, will you?" asked
Josh sheepishly.
"Josh," she whispered, mimicking his favorite action and grasping his
face between her hands. "Definitely not," she said, kissing his eyes
closed.
"Okay, then," said Josh sighing. "Let's do this thing and then let's
go home."
Donna looked into his face and smiled.
The End