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Lovers And Bets 

By Kandra Carter Grayson

Summary: The rest of the White House reacts to Josh and Donna’s new relationship.

Disclaimer: All West Wing characters mentioned in this story belong to Aaron Sorkin, the genius behind the best show on television.

Author’sNote: This is the sequel to ‘Closer’ and the third in the Josh/Donna series I am writing.

 

"You should have seen the look on their faces when I told them they had to tell everyone during the staff meeting this morning Mr. President. I wished I had a camera when I said that."

Leo was sitting in the oval office, talking to the President, waiting for 7:30, the time of the meeting.

"I can imagine Leo, that it was quite a shocked look. But, more importantly, do you have any idea who’s going to win the bet about them? I’d like to know how my $100 is going to fare."

"Well sir, I’m sure that you can arrange to have Charlie bring the board in during the meeting. It would be a great ending to Josh and Donna’s presentation." 

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"Oh, shut up already would you!"

Josh picked up his alarm clock and threw it, the clock landing somewhere across the room.

"I hate when that thing wakes me up!"

"I suppose that’s why I always have to call and get you up."

Josh looked to his left and saw Donna laying there, eyes half open. Pulling her into his arms, Josh gave her a good morning kiss.

"I like you waking up beside me more than a phone call with your beautiful voice."

"Well, I like waking up beside you more than having to call when I get to the office and you’re not there."

"What time’s the staff meeting?"

"7:30."

"Are we ready to give our little presentation?"

"Josh, I would hardly call that a little presentation!"

"Well, what would you call it?"

"Us making out in the oval office. And I’m not going to do that."

"I don’t think that we would be making out!"

"Josh, you want to sit down on the couch and start kissing me. In front of the President. In front of Leo. And in front of anyone and everyone that walks into thatoffice. I think that is considered making out."

"Well, what do you think we should do?"

Donna looked up at him and smiled.

"I’m glad you asked." 

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"CJ!"

CJ turned around to see Sam running up behind her.

"What Sam?"

"What’s the big announcement about?"

"What big announcement? I haven’t heard anything about a big announcement."

"Leo told Toby who told Ginger who told Cathy who told me that there was a big announcement being made during the staff meeting today. So, I figured, since you’re the press secretary, you know, the one who handles all the big announcements, that you would know. So, tell me what it’s all about."

"Sam, believe it or not, but I have no idea what the big announcement is going to be about. I didn’t even know about it until you just told me. I really hope that it’s not something the press is going to have a field day with."

CJ and Sam walked into the Oval Office for the meeting. Seeing who was already in there, they froze in the doorway.

"Josh? On time for a staff meeting? What’s wrong with this picture?"

"CJ, relax, I bet he’s here early so he doesn’t miss the big announcement."

"Sam, only you would think of something that-."

"Actually, CJ, that’s exactly why I’m here. I’m waiting for Leo to tell me if Donna can be here when the announcement is made."

"CJ, Sam, you’re here. That’s good. Josh, go get Donna, and stop by Toby’s office and make sure he’s on his way."

"Okay Leo, thanks. I’ll be right back."

"CJ, Sam, sit down. I’m sure things will get interesting as soon as the announcement is made."

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Ten minutes later, everyone was sitting in the Oval Office, waiting for the big announcement to come. Josh and Donna kept looking at each other and at Leo, waiting for the signal he was going to give them.

"Now, Leo, is there anything that you have this morning? Oh, and Charlie, will you please bring in the board now?"

 

End of Part One

 

 

Lovers And Bets - 2

 

 

 

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