The making of Harvey Spectre

When the tables turned

Harvey did his fair share of exploring and was quite comfortable with his sexuality. Jessica and him still scened once in a blue moon but Harvey found that he enjoyed dominating men. Though he didn't have any "regulars", he indulged when he could.  

That changed when a 20-something year old blond dropped a suitcase full of pot in an interview that Harvey was forced to conduct. Donna had winked her approval of Mike and Harvey had to admit that the boy had managed to amaze him with his brains.

He agreed to hire Mike, knowing well that the day Jessica found out, which of course she would because she's Jessica, he'd have hell to pay but he had a feeling that Mike would turn out to be a worthy investment. Plus, he had an exit strategy of firing Mike if need be.

In a time frame that cannot be considered long by any measures, Harvey got as accustomed to Mike as he was of Donna or Jessica. It all started with the small things like stealing Mike's coffee or not letting him check the lock on his bike. Harvey could give Mike a look and Mike would know exactly what he needed to say or do. There was also the sassy side of Mike that Harvey found equally appealing. He had to stop himself from wondering about how amazing Mike would be as a sub... as HIS sub. 

When Louis tried to get his hands on Mike, Harvey became possessive but he told himself it was because he hated Louis. It wouldn't be unfair to say that Louis always wanted what belonged to Harvey. When Mike messed up, which he did quite often, Harvey wished he could just spank some sense into him. 

The day Mike almost blew Wyatt's deal by filing paperwork incorrectly, Harvey was pissed and had given Mike a well deserved tongue lashing that had to suffice since what Harvey really wanted to do may have been detrimental to his career. Harvey had to stop himself from getting too far ahead in his brain after Mike had left - about what positions he could have him tied, flogged, edged... he had to sit behind his desk to hide a boner. 

This was so much different than what he shared with Jessica. She was a different woman in the boardroom, and while equally magnificent, very different in the bedroom. 

Mike on the other hand, while not quite as experienced with the world of BDSM, had indulged in it in the past and liked it. He flourished under the guidance of Harvey. He craved Harvey's approval but he told himself that was because how rare the praise was. Mike knew how he felt about Harvey but he also knew about his reality, the dingy apartment, nana's treatment costs... he wouldn't blow this away just because he can't keep it in his pants. 

Their relationship changed the day Harvey told Mike to get lost when Mike went behind his back because Jessica threatened him. Harvey was really disappointed in the kid that day and no amount of apologies were going to change his mind. 

(Prompt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPdDjdWCbmg)

Harvey was surprised to see Mike in his office at 9:30PM that night. There were no big cases going on and the office was empty.

"Go home, Mike." He said.

"Harvey, you need to hear me out." Mike said, trying to sound confident. 

"Do I now?" Harvey said sarcastically as he got up from his chair.

"What could I have done Harvey?! She threatened me!" Mike said frustrated.

"You could've come to me!"  Harvey couldn't help raising his voice. He needed to cool down so he started to walk out. 

"You're right. I said I'm sorry and I meant it." Harvey heard Mike's shaky voice from behind him as he was walking out of the room. When Harvey continued to walk out the room, Mike panicked. He didn't know what else to do. 

"I need you to forgive me. Please!" It was the shaky 'please' that made Harvey turn.

He turned to find a distraught Mike on his knees. The desperation was clear in his voice with tears brimming the kid's eyes. 

Harvey approached quickly but carefully, forgetting his anger as concern flooded his mind. He crouched down in front of Mike and lifted Mike's chin with his fingers to meet his eyes. 

"Mike, what's going on?" he asked gently.