"House, I have to stay into your office for awhile longer," Cuddy explained as the two meandered down the hallway, Cuddy's heels and House's cane making a rhythm on the cold floor.
"God, you just love me, don't you?" He retorted, casting a glance over at her.
" You just keep telling yourself that.. but since someone was cunning enough to make my office renovation plans take even longer, this is what you get." She told him.
They were on their way back from the cafeteria, where House, Wilson, and Cuddy had planned to eat lunch. Wilson had backed out while House and Cuddy were bickering because he didn't want to butt in.. plus, the two obviously needed a room or something.
"There are much bigger offices in the hospital. Couldn't you irritate somebody else?" House inquired as he entered his office, purposely closing the door before Cuddy could follow in.
But to no avail, Cuddy made her way in herself with an irritated look. "I…" She stuttered. She didn't know how to reply to this; there were a lot bigger offices in PPTH, and she could easily persuade someone else to let her use them. Why did she want House's office? Had Wilson been right? Did she.. want to be here?
"You…" House mused. "Love me?"
"No," she snapped way too quickly.
"Fast response, inquiring you do. How sweet." He rolled his eyes. "But sorry, I don't date women that have passed child-bearing age." He retorted.
Cuddy actually felt hurt by that comment. The look of rage in her blue-gray eyes faded to sadness as she remembered all the times she'd failed in her attempt of becoming a mother. "Whatever, House." She replied coldly and turned to leave.
Completely to her surprise, House rested his hand firmly on her shoulder, which somehow kept her from leaving. "Wait."
She slowly turned to find him standing close to her. "What?" She breathed, slowly looking up to meet his beautiful blue eyes.
"Sorry." He choked out. She knew that must have been hard for him to say. ".. I guess you can stay. For now."
Cuddy was taken back by how close together they were. If someone walked in at this moment, rumors would fly around the hospital. "Thanks." Was all she could find to whisper.
Slowly, House edged forward and planted a soft kiss on Cuddy's lips, only to have Wilson step unnoticeably through the clear glass door, a smirk appearing among his features at the sight of the two he knew so well.