SIX
Cuddy had been lying awake for hours just thinking about everything House had told her. She couldn't believe that he had actually considered leaving Princeton Plainsboro. On the other hand, she also couldn't believe how badly it had hurt her. She simply couldn't imagine him leaving the hospital completely. She had to admit it; she would really miss him if he left.
Hours later, Cuddy awoke to the sound of her alarm clock ringing. She went through her usually routine, exhausted from her lack of sleep. Eventually, after making coffee, having a shower, and making herself look presentable, Cuddy grabbed her keys and headed out the door. She was shocked to find House standing in front of the door when she opened it.
"What are you doing here?"
"Spying on you in the shower, what else," House answered casually.
"Right," she said heading to her car, but noticing that House had parked right behind her. "Well, I'm running late, so you better give me a damn good reason why you're here."
House sensed the irritation in her voice and assumed that she probably hadn't slept much last night either. He decided he definitely did not want to get on her bad side today.
"Just wondering if you could pick me up some vicodin today. Wilson's getting pretty lazy with his drop-off schedule and I only have a couple left."
Cuddy thought it was a pretty lame excuse, but she just nodded and unlocked her car as House did the same.
"House," she added quickly before he got in his car. "I do have a phone you know."
"You never answer it. It's like you have call display and just ignore it whenever it's me."
"Right. And now I'm going to have to hire bodyguards for my house too just to keep you away."
"I could take them."
"No you couldn't," she replied, eyeing his bad leg.
"Yes I could," he shot back, waving his cane.
"Whatever, House. I have to go to work now. See you later."
They both got in their cars and backed out of the driveway, each of them smiling for no real reason..