Hey everybody.

My friend wrote this some time ago and I thought this was an amazing fic, so I asked her if I could translate and post here. (:

I hope you enjoy it. R&R

"I love you" The words came out as a subtle sacrifice, and it hasn't gone unnoticed by him "But..."

He looked at her, waiting for her to continue. 'But' is a word that can lead to a million things… and not always good.

"But" He repeated

Her eyes tried to find his. It was amazing how his eyes were blue. Sadly blue. Sad but hopeful at the same time. And 'Hope' is a word that can mean a lot of things.

Cuddy was so lost in his eyes that the touch of his hand caught her by surprise. She closed her eyes instantly. The contact was warm, giving her a unique sensation.

Always unique.

"But..." she sighed "We can't be together."

Fourteen long seconds. This was the time he took to say something again. House looked everywhere but her. He took a deep breath.

"And this is your final word? That's all you have to say?"

Actually, she wanted to hug him, kiss him. She wanted to stay with him forever.

"Yes..." Her voice was weak.

"He'll never make you ..."

Her hand rested on his lips. They already had this conversation before. She didn't want to hear that again.

"Can I continue?" He asked sincerely "I… I… I sincerely hope he can make you happy."

"What?" Cuddy looked at him confused.

"I sincerely hope he can make you happy. Lisa..." It was odd to hear him say her first name "I tried to hate you. Tried to forget you."

He let a small laugh escape his lips, almost as if he didn't believe what he was saying.

"The only thing I want now is..." He continued "Is to see you happy. Maybe... Everybody is right. Maybe you're right."

"About what?" She couldn't believe what he was saying.

"About us... We can't be together."

His eyes were just sad now. He had given up.

Cuddy took two steps forward. Her hands gripped his fists. House looked at her surprised. That look was killing her. She hugged him.

He felt her arms around him. Long minutes passed while they were standing there. As if she was protecting him from everything.

But he turned away abruptly. Now there was something in his eyes... Something that Cuddy was afraid to reveal.

"Invent the excuses you want to spend the rest of your life with that idiot!"

"What are you talking about, House?"

"Do you think this is fair? Come here and say you love me but in the end you will be with him?"

"House..."

She tried to get closer, but he stopped her. There was something strange in his eyes.

"Say that he is better than me! Tell me I'll never be able to be the man you need!"

"I never said that!"

"Then say it! Say it, please... Tell me I'll never be good enough for you!"

"I won't say that, House!" She held his head with her hands, forcing him to look at her.

"Why not?"

"Because is not true. Greg, I lo-"

His hand quickly covered her mouth.

"Get out of here." House asked "Lie to me. But don't say you love me if you want be with him."

"But, Greg, I..."

"Don't say it!" He was furious "I'm tired of all this crap!"

Cuddy looked at him, trying to understand him.

After a while he stood up and took his key. He couldn't stand another minute with her knowing that at the end of the day she would be with Lucas.

"You make your decision" He opened the door "Don't blame him if he never be able to offer you what I gave you that night."

"Shut up, House!"

She'd say more, but the door was already closed. She didn't want to, but she couldn't help it. She cried because she knew House was right.

Flashback On

There are things you'll never forget. And that smile was one of them. He came closer and took a lock of hair off her face, Cuddy laughed in response, he came even closer, pulling her into a deep kiss.

"You always wanted this, didn't you?" He whispered in her ear

"Everyone knew this was going somewhere."