The Best of Me by Perri Smith (PG)

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Fandom: THE WEST WING
Pairing: Josh/Donna
Author on LJ: neonhummingbird
Author Website: Neon Hummingbird Web Design
Why this must be read:

Josh thinks about Donna (again *g*) and why they will never act on their feelings. Josh, for all his bluster and ability to lie to himself, is capable of introspection, and this story is one of the best Josh thought-pieces I've ever read. It's also one of my all-time favorite West Wing stories even if it is, technically, songfic. Don't let that put you off. Seriously. Would I lie to you?.

Quote:

It's not the first time I've thought that since Joey's little revelation a few months ago, which I really could have gone a long time without hearing. Contrary to popular belief (which is to say, CJ and Donna), I'm not stupid and I'm not (completely) oblivious. I managed to figure out months ago that there's something between me and Donna that isn't covered by the boss/assistant dynamic.

Even 'friends' stopped covering it at some point. Sam's my best friend, but he wasn't the one who slept on my couch for three months, I don't give a damn who he dates (as long as it's not a prostitute or a Republican), and he never, ever falls asleep with his head on my shoulder. And I would have absolutely no problems with waking his ass up if he did.

I think I stopped breathing about 20 minutes ago, afraid it would disturb Donna. I'm really starting to hate Joey Lucas.

The Best of Me by Perri Smith