A Few Bumps in the Road

by: Evelyn

Disclaimer: Aaron Sorkin owns everything.

Category: Romance, Josh/Donna

Spoilers: Everything through Season 3

Rating: YTEEN

Author's Note: Special thanks to Shelley for her fabulous editing and insight into all things Sorkin. This follows 'Calling the Question' and 'Like a Bad Penny.' It helps if you've read those stories, but if not, please know that Josh and Donna are finally together and the Evil Amy is gone! Thanks.

Josh traced small patterns on Donna's back, as they lay tangled around each other. Her head was nestled on his shoulder, her arm draped across his chest.

"Mmmm, that feels good," Donna sighed.

"I love you, Donnatella," Josh whispered.

"I love you, Joshua."

They were quiet, spent and sated. Continuing his aimless designs on her back, Josh said in a hushed tone, "For a guy who makes his living arguing with people, I hate arguing with you."

"I know. I hate it too," Donna agreed. "But I think it's normal. You know pre-wedding jitters."

Josh stilled his hand and whispered, "We can wait if you want."

Donna pushed herself up on her elbow to look in Josh's face, searching for a hint of the meaning behind his offer.

"Is that what you want?" she asked tentatively.

Josh scooted up and turned to face Donna.

"No. I'd get married tomorrow, but I'm beginning to wonder if I'm not pushing you too fast."

The quizzical look on Donna's face made Josh continue.

"Look I'm not good at talking about this relationship stuff, but, Donna, I knew what I was doing when I asked you to marry me. God knows it took me long enough to come to terms with my feelings," he shook his head in regret. He continued,

"I wasn't asking you to move in with me to see if the relationship would work out. I'm ready - no I'm eager to get up in front of our families, friends, and God, and declare my lifetime commitment to you, but if you need more time..."

Donna's eyes filled with tears, but she had a smile on her face.

"No, I'm ready too," she whispered, as Josh brushed away the tears that were spilling over and down her cheeks.

"Are you sure?" his voice full of concern.

"Absolutely, unequivocally certain," Donna said firmly.

Josh put his arms around her and laid her back down on the bed. They kissed deeply.

"I promise we'll plan the wedding together," Josh vowed, and then grinned. "In fact, I have an idea for who should marry us."

Donna looked up with doubt clearly on her face. "Who?" she asked suspiciously.

"Have you ever seen Leo do his Elvis impersonation?"

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