A/N: Drabble set after 'The Choice.' House/Cuddy, House/Wilson.
You want her to leave him because he doesn't deserve her. You want her to come to you on her own, so you'll know that it's genuine. You know if given the choice, you'd choose her over alcohol or any other drug. You know if given the chance, you could be what she wants and what she needs.
You'd try harder; whatever it took. No more games and no more mistakes. You'd be devoted. You'd make her happy.
You could do that. You could be more than a friend.
And redirected feelings were easier to live with than admitting cowardice.