Backstory: Wilson is leaving, for many reasons, or one reason, whatever reason, and House is having to chose between keeping him or owning up to things he needs to say. House x Wilson, if you like, or just troubled friends. HousePOV.
What Needs to Be Said
By: Crumpled Piece of Paper
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I wish that I could say to you
How much I truly care.
And how I cherish the fact, my friend
That you are always there.
xxx
But when I need to say it most
The words just disappear.
You always seem to understand
But I still want you to hear.
xxx
You're the greatest friend I've ever known
But greatness can't define
What I would have said and shown
If I'd only had the time.
xxx
I waited too long, I know this now.
All the missed chances I now count.
But when it comes to saying fare well
My failures seem to mount.
xxx
My foolish pride does choke me
It keeps me from asking why
And stops me from saying what I would have
When you came to say goodbye.
xxx
Why you're leaving I can't be sure
But I know that you must stay.
And with one simple word from me
You wouldn't go away.
xxx
Time is up and my head is singing
But I know what I've got to do…
Why are these feelings so challenging
When they're being challenged by you?
xxx
I watch you walk away with steely eyes
But I won't let it slip
Everybody lies.
Those words are trapped within my grip.
xxx
It's my heart that commits the treason
As I hear myself finally shout.
And so without much thought or reason
I suddenly reach out.
xxx
As you turn I grasp your hand
And wait for some reaction
I need you, please, to understand
The feelings behind this action.
xxx
Was it what I said just then, right now?
Or all the little things from before,
That made you smile like that, just now?
And now you're smiling more…
xxx
In a single moment so many things
Suddenly fall into place.
And in the same heartbeat of time
I'm caught in your embrace.
xxx
And so my words are finally spoken
So long been overdue.
I know something's will stay broken
While others begin anew.
xxx
Time is a road best traveled
When accompanied by a friend;
And though our friendship may be tried
I know it will never end.