Odyssey of Minds, pt 7: Josh POV

by: Peridot
Pairing(s): Josh/Donna
Category(s): Humour/Fluff/ Angst
Rating: YTEEN
Disclaimer: The characters belong to Aaron Sorkin, et al
Summary: Josh and Donna's thoughts after each season 6-episode.
Spoiler: A Good Day
Written: 3/14/05

I guess he's not a bad guy. We actually seemed to work well together. Who would have thought? Cliff Calley and Josh Lyman, partners in crime! Well, no matter how well it all turned out, don't get your hopes up it will be happening again anytime soon.

It was the most horrifying bombshell when CJ told me that Cliff Calley was taking my job. MY JOB!!! First he wanted to take `my Donna' and now my job?! And he's a damn Republican! It was a pretty harsh blow when CJ broke the news. It felt like the administration was still punishing me because I left. But despite what I felt, truth be told, now I'm actually warming up to the idea of Cliff being the DCOS. Mind you, I'm never going to be totally comfortable with this situation. But I can put up a good front--

Just like I put up a good front when Donna, Will, Cliff and I were discussing the stem cell vote ... right before Hafley screwed us over. Who would have thought, after what happened 3 years ago, that Donna, Cliff and I would actually be able to have a civil conversation. We were talking as though nothing had ever happened. No diaries, no late night meetings. I guess that's the other reason I can somewhat respect Cliff. I doubt he would ever bring up the diary issue or hold it against anyone.

It's amazing how Donna didn't react at all when she saw Cliff. Especially since Cliff was talking to me. But then again, I'm pretty sure she has mastered not having any reaction when things get awkward or when she is told unexpected news. I should start mastering that skill too. Seems to come in handy pretty often.

I have to say it was a lot more comfortable seeing Donna this time. I felt a sense of happiness and excitement when I saw her walking up to us in the halls of Congress. Unlike before when all I felt was nervousness and queasiness. I wasn't expecting her to come, so I was pleasantly surprised. As soon as I spotted her passing security I just couldn't take my eyes off her. My head kept wanting to turn in her direction but of course that would not have been the best thing to do especially while having a conversation with Cliff Calley.

I felt like a kid at the candy store when she came up to us. I think I may have been grinning like an idiot for a second there. My heart actually skipped a beat when I said hi to her. God, what would I give just to spend a little more time with her. How will that ever be possible at the rate we are campaigning? Never? Am I never going to spend a decent amount of time with Donna Moss? I guess there's only one possible way for that to happen. If Donna chucks the Russell campaign and joins Santos.

If only she could see what I see in Matt Santos. If only I gave her that chance when I was visioning my plan. Now I've lost any chance of Donna being on my side. She'll never know just how much Santos is campaigning out of idealism and belief in a better future. I'm certain those are the exact qualities Donna thinks a true President is made of.

I guess she'll never know how much she would have loved working for Santos ... the real thing.

Donna's POV: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 Josh's POV: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

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