Dearest Readers,
"Ah, that brings back memories of people being trapped in the snow and having to eat each other."
Read on, Cherubs.
Over and out.
Discussion of a Lifetime
Wilson walked into the pub that he had agreed to meet House at. The place was slightly dark and the smell of cigarette smoke lingered in the air. He walked up to the bar, ordered his drink, and sat with House at a table in the corner. House seemed to be deep in thought for he didn't notice Wilson sit down across from him until Wilson cleared his throat. House looked up and Wilson saw a look of uncertainty in the blue eyes and was instantly concerned about what House wanted to talk to him about.
It had been about a month since House and Chase's relationship came to light. Ever since then, Wilson noticed that House seemed more distant than usual and always seemed to have something on his mind. This bothered Wilson because it took a lot to get House to think so deeply about something that wasn't work-related, but he was very glad that the older doctor decided to actually speak up about whatever was bothering him. Wilson waited patiently for House to say something, knowing that House needed to be the first one to say something. House shoved his hand into his jacket pocket and placed an object on the table between them.
It was a black box.
Wilson raised an eyebrow at House who nudged the box towards him, beckoning him to open it. Cautiously, Wilson picked up the small, hard box and opened it. He felt his heart stop and his breath get stuck in his throat as he stared at what was twinkling back up at him:
A diamond wedding ring.
"You…you…what?" Wilson stuttered looking up at House who was stirring his drink aimlessly.
"It's not for you, Idiot. It's for Chase." Wilson rolled his eyes.
"I know that! You're…proposing?"
"I wouldn't buy him something like that if I wasn't." Wilson was at a loss for words.
"This is a huge step, House. Are you sure you want to go through with this?"
"Don't make me have second thoughts." Wilson nodded, not wanting to push him. House was nervous, though he wouldn't admit it.
"How are you going to ask?" House shrugged and took a sip of his drink.
"Not sure."
Wilson couldn't believe it. House was going to propose to Chase. Wilson looked up and saw that House was fiddling with his fingers nervously. House was the most nervous he's ever been in his life. Wilson smiled and took a closer look at the ring, taking it out of the box.
House must have spent quite a bit of money on it…the diamond was a good size. The main diamond was surrounded by smaller diamonds that also went around the whole length of the band. He was twirling it between his fingers when he saw an etching on the inside of the band:
You are my sunshine in the dark
Wilson smiled; he didn't realize that House had a soft, romantic side to him. He put the ring back in the box, closed it and slid it across the table towards House who put it back into his jacket pocket.
"Do you know when you're going to ask?" Wilson asked, trying to ease House of his nerves.
"No, I don't think Chase would want it to be a big deal."
"I don't think he's even expecting it." Wilson hid his smile.
"That's what I'm hoping for."
"How do you Aura will react to this?" House thought a moment.
"I haven't told her actually." He huffed a laugh.
"You might want to do that so that she doesn't have a spazz-attack when she finds out her best friend's engaged."
"Good point, I'll call her later on." House continued to look worried, pushing his drink from side-to-side. Wilson thought he knew what was wrong.
"He's not going to say no." House stopped pushing his drink and glanced up at Wilson. "You two have been together for a long time and you've been helping him through the toughest period of his life. You both have a strong relationship; he won't say no."
"You don't know that for sure." House mumbled, continuing to push his drink side-to-side.
"You're right, I don't know. But if he means that much to you…you'll take the chance." House thought about it for a minute and nodded slightly. He didn't want to admit it, but it made sense.
He couldn't imagine his life without Chase; he needed the Aussie, more than the younger man thought. He took the ring back out, opened the box, and looked at it. It was bizarre how a simple question make him the most nervous he's ever been in his life. He snapped the box close and looked up at Wilson.
"This doesn't get out to anyone, got it?" Wilson nodded and House stood to leave. "Do you think he'll like the ring?"
"He'll love it. Now get going, Chase is probably wondering where you are." Wilson said smiling; House nodded, a small smile gracing his lips and he left the pub, leaving a smiling Wilson looking after him.
HouseXChase
Chase was sitting on the couch eating apple slices reading a book when House walked into their apartment. Chase looked up and smiled at him, beckoning him towards the couch. House took a seat next to Chase who instantly curled up against him, laying the plate of apple on House's lap.
House looked down at the top of Chase's head as the blonde continued to munch slowly on the apple slices and read his book. House had bought the ring earlier that day and he looked at the man who would, hopefully, stay with him forever. When he first walked into the apartment and saw Chase, he felt as though he were seeing him for the first time. He started to see Chase in a different light; not in a bad way, but in a way that he's never considered before. He seemed to glow and bring peace to the apartment. His heart jumped like a teenager's would as he looked at the man he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. The only problem is:
Does Chase feel the same way?
"Want one?" Chase asked, bringing him out of his thoughts.
House looked at what Chase was holding up to him: an apple slice. House smiled and took it, munching on it quietly. Chase had been very good about eating every day. He mainly munched on fruit, but House didn't care what he was eating just as long as he was consuming something. House planted a kiss on top of Chase's head.
"Love you, Wombat." Chase placed the empty plate and his book on the other side of House and snuggled closer, placing his head on House's shoulder.
"I love you too." He whispered and House wrapped his arms around him and inhaled his intoxicating scent. The way their bodies naturally fitted together and how they were always comfortable with each other made House think he could get used to spending the rest of his life like this.
HouseXChase
Alright Gang,
I know that my Chase is more feminine than usual, but this is just a preference. If you don't like my Chase, I'm sorry…not really b/c this is the way I want him to be. ^_^
As always, patience and reviews would be appreciated!
When-Rabbit-Howls
