7:30-Donna's apartment

Ok so I have officially decided to make a move tonight. I really am. It is
New Year's Eve after all, the perfect excuse for a kiss at midnight.

I walk up to the door nervously. I am knocking. Oh man it is opening.
What I see when the door opens takes my breath away. She is dressed in a
dark royal blue dress with thin straps and a matching wrap. Her hair is
pulled up in a tight bun and she is wearing just a touch of makeup. I don't
think I've ever seen anyone so beautiful.

"Josh, are you ready to go?" she asks.

"Yeah. You look really good Donnatella," I say.

She looks down and smiles. "Thanks Josh, you look nice too," she says.

11:45-White House New Year's Eve Party

This has been fabulous. I mean just wonderful. I have danced with her
all night long. She has been staring into my eyes and I have been staring
into hers. I have literally forgotten about all of these other people in the
room: C.J., Sam, Toby, and the President.

"Josh," she calls to me from the punch bowl.

"Yeah?" I ask. I am curious.

"Why don't we ring in the New Year under the stars instead of in this noisy
ballroom," she asks, a look of eagerness in her eyes.

"That's the best idea I've heard all year," I say to her.

We walk out of the lobby and over to the rose garden outside. "Are you cold,
here take my jacket," I say. I put my jacket around her.

"Thanks Josh," she says.

We sit down on one of the benches and look up at the stars. God she smells
so good. I look down and realize she is staring at me. I stare right back.
There is something deep and unspoken between the two of us. I think we both
want the same thing.

"ONE MINUTE TIL MIDNIGHT," we hear from inside.

Ok Lyman, it's now or never.

"Donnatella," I say. She looks at me relieved and eager. "Yes Josh?" she
says.

"I have a very serious question to ask you," I say.

"Ok," she says with a strange look on her face.

"When was the last time you were decently kissed? I mean, really, honestly good and kissed?" I say. Way to go Lyman, I think.

"10, 9, 8, 7,"

She looks at me, shocked at first, and then she gets a big smile on her face.
"Ask me that again in about 30 seconds," she says huskily. She leans over
and presses her lips against mine.

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!!"

We kiss for what feels like hours and it is sheer heaven. So this is what
it's really supposed to be like, kissing someone you really love, I think.

She pulls away. "Well Josh, ask your question again," she says, a big smile
on her face.

"Ok," I say. "When was the last time you were decently kissed? I mean,
really honestly good and kissed?" I ask.

"About 30 seconds ago babe," she replies.

"Well I'm glad I could be of service to you Donnatella," I say and with that
I lean in for more kisses.

Oh it is going to be a very happy New Year.

The End

Part 1 Josh/Donna Stories Index