Fourth of April Exchange
A gift exchange to commemorate the original air date of 17 People, and perhaps the most iconic JoshDonna line of all time; "I wouldn't stop for red lights."
We hope you all enjoy!
(Open, Unmoderated, Gift Exchange Challenge)
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Donna watches, hands sunk deep in her coat pockets, as Josh trots back over to Cliff.
Moon glow intersects with street lamp to back-light the fountain, lending it a strange halo. Beyond it, all she can really grasp are two hazy silhouettes, both coiled with tension, paused there in the gloom of the night park for longer than she expects.
Her own pulse thrums, rabbity, in her fingers, and her guts sink at the prospect of her innermost thoughts being read out before a court or before Congress, let alone before an entire nation.
A gust of wind tosses her hair into her eyes, and she pulls her trench coat tighter around herself as she waits.
Josh was right — it is getting colder — but that’s not why she shivers.
Prompt: War Crimes angst + hooking up
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all we know is don't let go by mikaylawrites for defendingtheearth
Fandoms: The West Wing
14 Apr 2022
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Donna nods, but a tear slips down her cheek. Josh reaches for her, wishing he weren’t wearing gloves so she could feel his skin on hers. She grabs his hand with both of hers, clutching onto him with surprising force until the anesthesiologist puts her under and her grip slackens. He watches her eyes close, unable to tear his gaze from her face.
The last thing he wants to do is let go of her hand, but one of the nurses gently tells him he has to leave. They guide him out of the room, and the moment the door closes behind him, Josh knows.
He’s in love with Donna.
In which the events of the Gaza arc bring Josh and Donna together rather than drive them apart (and Donna’s mental health gets the attention it deserves).
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see how hard it is to hurt (with someone else around) by hufflepuffhermione for fairwinds09
Fandoms: The West Wing
08 Apr 2022
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Five times Donna fell asleep in Josh's bed, and one time he fell asleep in hers.
or, two people who are definitely not together (and are not going to talk about it) comfort each other on some of their hardest days.
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oh, goddamn, my pain fits in the palm of your freezing hand by defendingtheearth for hufflepuffhermione
Fandoms: The West Wing
05 Apr 2022
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“You’re okay?” He says again, and his words are almost pleading with disbelief. He can see her right in front of him, but he has to check again, has to reassure himself that she’s there and not going to leave.
“Josh, honey, I’m fine."
or: chaos happens and josh really doesn't cope well
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little did i know (it was you before i ever decided) by BeneathAnOrangeSky for starsontheceiling
Fandoms: The West Wing
05 Apr 2022
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It hadn't happened on purpose.
This must be distinctly understood.
// Josh, Donna, and various states of undress.