Hello again :)

Sorry for the late update, just got really busy this week. But this chapter is really long so I hope this makes up for it XD

Thank you for all the great reviews again. I just adore them!

Ok so as you may have noticed I changed the rating to T. So most people wanted smut but most of you guys also asked me for like 'tasteful smut' [even though, like one of you guys said, is a bit of an oxymoron XD] which I completely agree with. So there will be some T scenes but I'll write them tastefully, like not TOO descriptive. But no worries I do have one general rule: sexual tension between House and Cuddy is compulsory in my stories XD

I had so so so much fun writing this chapter. And when I said in my last update that Cuddy pretends to be House's wife albeit not without consequences, I really wasn't lying ;)

As usual read and ENJOY!

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Chapter 7- Marriage and Consequences

'You paged me mistress?' House said playfully as he entered Cuddy's office.

Cuddy just glared at him obviously not amused and approached him, file in hand.

'House please I need you to be serious. In a few minutes, Senator Adam Smith will be arriving to the hospital. He had a seizure and fainted while he was making a speech at a human rights conference.'

'And you're telling me this why?'

'Because I want you to be his doctor. This is an important patient and I need the best diagnostic team I can get.'

'Well if I'm the best who am I to argue?'

'I'm not finished, here is where I'm going to ask you for once to have a sense of social decency. The senator is someone important so he will be surrounded by many people such as body guards, lawyers and other people who work for him. I'm going to ask you please to behave and not offend any of these people.'

'But where would the fun be in that?' House grinned at her.

'House I'm not playing games. Are you seriously going to make me beg?'

'Well if you insist...'

'House! For once do as I am the employer and you are the employee and please listen. I want you to behave. Is that clear?'

'Define clear?'

She sighed and handed him the file. He was about to make another sarcastic comment when the phone on Cuddy's desk rang. Cuddy hurried and picked it up. She simply nodded and mumbled a few words. She quickly walked towards her door's office.

'The patient has arrived. Need you.'

'If only you hadn't say the first sentence , then it would have been…'

'House!, she turned around facing him, their face only inches apart, I promise you if you don't behave and the patient asks to be moved to another hospital, you will never see the light of day again. Do. I. Make. Myself. Clear?'

'I just love when you get all bossy on me. It's such a turn on.'

She simply sighed and walked out of her office, House following her closely. This wasn't going to be easy she thought to herself.

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'Good morning Senator. My name is Lisa Cuddy and I am the dean of medicine of this hospital. It is our great honor to have you here. We are very thankful that you chose us.' Cuddy said professionally as she entered the patient's room.

House followed her closely. Taub, Thirteen and Foreman were already in the room, taking care of the patient. The senator was also surrounded by many other people. Two imposing men with sunglasses were standing next to the door as two other men were sitting next to the senator, absorbed in their respective phone conversation. A dark haired woman stood next to him taking notes as he spoke.

'This is doctor House, our best diagnostician. He'll be in charge of your case.' The senator glanced at House, a smile on his face.

'Ah yes I must say I have heard wonderful things about your diagnostic's skills Dr House.'

Before House could respond, Cuddy cut him off.

'Yes House is one of our hospital biggest assets. You can trust him. I would love to stay longer but I have a meeting with one doctor from the oncology department.'

'Well it was a pleasure to make your acquaintance Dr Cuddy.'

Cuddy smiled professionally at him. She turned around but House grabbed her arm and leaned closely to her ear.

'I'm the hospital biggest asset?! I always knew you had the hots for me Cuddy but I didn't know you wanted me THAT bad.' He whispered to her.

'I believe my exact words were ONE of the hospital biggest assets. Don't flatter yourself too much House.' She retorted in the same low voice.

'Your lips say 'no' your apparent blush and fast heart beat say 'do me please!''

She shot him a glare and got out of his grasp. He smirked as she left the room.

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After ordering a few tests for the Senator, House decided to go back to his office to wait for the results. He gasped out of surprise as he entered his office. Sitting in his chair was a tall blond man with dark piercing eyes. He was wearing a black suit and stared at House smirking.

'Well, well Gregory House. Never thought I would see you here.'

'Tim? Tim Burkley?' House asked a little startled.

The man grinned and nodded as he approached House.

'I must say you have changed Greg. Who would have thought with the grades in sciences you had in high school you would have become a doctor. Better yet a famous diagnostician.'

'If I remember correctly I wasn't the one who got caught cheating during midterms. But let's not go back to high school memories shall we. Why are you here Tim?' House retorted sharply.

'I work with the Senator. I'm a member of his party. Actually I'm in charge of all international affairs.'

'I'm not surprised you went into politics. Meaningless words were always your thing.' House smiled victoriously.

'I see you haven't changed Greg. Always as competitive as you were in high school.'

'You're right. Let's not hold grudges. So what have you become?'

'Well I have two degrees in social and political sciences from Princeton and Harvard.'

'Interesting. I have a medical degree. And tell me how long have you been working for Senator Smith?'

'It has been three years. I also recently got engaged to this wonderful woman. What about you, still single? Wouldn't surprise me. You were never a relationship kind of guy.' Tim smirked at him as House shot him an angry glare.

'Actually no. I'm married.' House blurted out without really thinking. Tim's eyes widened in surprise.

'Wow who would have thought Gregory House would have ever tied the knot. And who is the lucky woman? I would just love to meet her.'

'Damn it, I should have thought this through' House thought to himself. Before he could respond Cuddy stormed into House's office. House looked at her and smirked mischievously as a cunning plan dawned on him.

'House I… Oh I'm sorry who are you?' Cuddy asked as she saw Tim.

'I'm Tim Burkley, I'm with the Senator.' Tim smiled holding a hand. She shook it awkwardly and looked at House raising an eyebrow wondering why he was talking to the man.

'And this Tim, is Lisa Cuddy, the dean of medicine but most importantly my beloved wife.'

Cuddy's eyes widened at his words and she opened her mouth to respond but House cut her off.

'This honey was my childhood neighbor. We went to same school until high school. Tim was just paying me a nice friendly visit after so long.'

Cuddy smiled forcibly to the man and grabbed House's arm.

'May I talk to you for a moment outside, DARLING.' She hissed through her teethes. House looked amused and followed her to the corridor.

'What the hell is going on House?! And why in the world did you tell him I was your wife?!!'

'The guy is just so annoying.'

'And that is always a reason to tell someone that you married your boss.' she retorted sarcastically.

'You don't understand. We always had this competition thing going on has kids. He always wanted to be better than me and he succeeded most of the times. For god sake's my own mother liked him more than me! So when he told me he was engaged, the marriage line was just the best thing I could think of…'

'But House why did it have to be ME?!'

'You were the one who happened to just walk in. What was I supposed to do?'

'Well first you shouldn't have lied, second out of all the nurses and doctors you could have chosen someone other than me, third you….'

'Yes I get it thank you. But you forgot something, he took a step forward grinning at her mischievously, I have the ball –ergo I can do anything.'

She just stared in his blue eyes awaiting anxiously for the three words he was about to say.

'I dare you to pretend to be my wife until I cure the Senator.'

She sighed and closed her eyes for a few seconds.

'Ok, but if anyone hears about this I will kill you.'

She turned around as House grinned victoriously.

'I'll see you later on then sweetheart!' He said loudly as she shot him a glare. This was going to be fun.

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House had avoided the Senator's room all day in order to avoid another confrontation with Tim. Old grudges had reemerged and he realized that he could still not stand the guy. It was getting late and his team was still working on some tests trying to explain the Senator's sudden seizure. House grabbed his coat and his bag and walked towards the elevator. A few minutes later he was in hospital lobby but was stopped by Cuddy's voice.

'House! Not so fast. What do you think you're doing?!'

'I'm flying a plane isn't it obvious?' She ignored his sarcasm.

'How is your patient?'

'Stable for now. We are still running some tests.'

'And what part of 'we are still running some tests' says 'let's go home'. I already told you this is an important patient. The faster we cure him, the better.'

'And by 'we' you mean my team right? Ergo I can go home. Cheerio !' Before he could limp away she grabbed him firmly by the arm.

'You are not going anywhere. The only walking you are going to do is towards your office.' She hissed.

He opened his mouth to retort but a tall man got his attention in the corner of his eyes. He glanced at Tim who was getting out of the elevator and approaching them. House focused his attention back on Cuddy and grabbed her arm as well, bringing her body close to his. He lowered his head and their lips met. Cuddy strangely did not resist and kissed back. House broke off the kiss and looked at Tim who was now standing just besides them.

'Honey I told you no public display of affection in the hospital. Ah woman, what can I say? They just can't resist my sexy bod.' Tim chuckled as Cuddy blushed slightly. House was still holding her closely to his chest. She was getting uncomfortable to their closeness and could not imagine the gossip already spreading on the kiss they had just shared. House released his grip and she took a step back.

'So anyway I was just telling goodnight as I have to go home. I'll see you tomorrow Tim then. Don't stay too long in the hospital sweetheart.'

He placed a gentle kiss on her cheek and limped away. Tim smiled at her and turned around as well. She was left in the middle of the hospital lobby, still a little startled from what had just happened. It suddenly dawned on her that House had got what he wanted, yet again. She sighed. Damn he was good!

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The next morning, House entered the hospital holding a black coffee. Although he had stayed home all night, he had not had much sleep and he needed caffeine to stay awake. He scanned the lobby quickly and stopped on a tall figure approaching him. He muttered incoherently and faked a smile. Before Tim had reached House, a loud voice echoed through the lobby.

'Gregory House!'

House raised an eyebrow. The voice sounded very familiar but he could not identify it. The answer suddenly dawned on him. He widened his eyes and turned around in a swift motion finding him in front of a short woman glaring at him.

'Mooom ..??! What are you doing here?'

'You thought you could get married and not tell your own mother?!!'

House gasped out of surprise. He certainly did not expect that. He just stared at her startled.

'Blythe! I'm really glad to see you. How have you been?'

The woman smiled and hugged Tim.

'Always the gentleman Timmy. I have been great despite the fact that my own son did not tell me that he got married!'

House snapped back from his semi-coma state.

'Mom what are you doing here?'

'Well Tim here, called me yesterday and told me about your early acquaintance. Then he informed me that you got married. Imagine the shock! So I decided to come down here to congratulate you and meet your lovely wife.'

House gulped and stared at his mother.

'Yeah mom I'm sorry it was…' He was interrupted by Cuddy's presence.

'Ah Dr. Doctor Cuddy! Or should I say Mrs. House? How are you today?' Tim smiled mischievously at Cuddy. Blythe gasped as she saw the dean of medicine.

'Oh my goodness! Lisa?! Lisa Cuddy?! You married my Gregory. How unexpected and … wonderful!' Blythe chuckled joyfully and hugged Cuddy who had no idea what was happening. She just stared at House who gave her an apologetic look.

'So tell me how did you two lovebirds got married without me knowing?'

'Yes how did you guys got married?' Tim repeated showing obvious suspicion towards House and Cuddy's marriage.

'Well we were in a conference in Vegas and we had been going out for quite a while. It was quite sudden actually, at one point we were standing near an Elvis chapel and the next we were husband and wife. Since we work together we did not tell a lot of people.' House lied.

'You could have least told me, your own mother.' Blythe replied. House put a protective arm around Cuddy.

'The truth is that Lisa and I were just two people that weren't meant to fall in love but we did.' Cuddy forced a smile.

'Yes you just can't stop a love like ours… I..' she was cut off by the sound of her pager. She glanced at it and gave Blythe an apologetic smile.

'I'm sorry there is an emergency in the ER. It was nice meeting you Mrs. House.'

'The pleasure was all mine. I still can't believe it you got married to my son. Anyways I'm here until tomorrow so I shall see you soon my dear.'

Cuddy turned around before giving a 'you and I are going to have a serious talk later' look at House. He sighed. What have they gotten themselves into?

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'If anybody asks Cuddy and I got married.' House said as he entered Wison's office.

'Whhaaaatttt..??!' the oncologist blurted out confused.

'Tim is back.'

'And that is always a reason to marry Cuddy.' Wilson retorted sarcastically.

'Well basically I dared Cuddy to be my wife until Tim's gone because I lied to him. Anyways he told my mother who got in the hospital and..'

'Wait Blythe is in the hospital, as here in the hospital?'

'No a hospital in Kenya. Of course here!'

'Well don't tell you I didn't warn you. This is what you get when you play dangerous games. Why don't you just come clean?'

'Have you met me? I can't tell the truth that would first defy the purpose of lying and that would admit defeat against Tim.' Wilson sighed.

'How long is your mother staying?'

'She said she'll be gone tomorrow.'

'Well I guess you have no choice then to pretend that you're married until tomorrow. Is Cuddy actually up for this?'

'How could she not? I dared her.' House wiggled his eyebrows as he walked out of the office. He limped through the corridor when he felt a strong grip pushing him on the side. The next thing he knew he was standing in small closet in front of Cuddy. Judging by her facial expression she wasn't happy.

'Well Cuddy if you wanted to have sex with me in the hospital so badly I would rather suggest your office. I always thought doing it on your desk was such a turn on.'

She just glared at him, not amused by his innuendo.

'House were you not in the lobby with me this morning?'

'Oh that was you?! My bad I thought you were this new nurse from cardio.'

'What. Were. You. Thinking!?' She hissed trough her teethes. 'Your mother thinks were married! Your mother!'

'Cuddy relax. She'll be gone tomorrow, she'll just stay with us tonight and then we can...'

'I'm sorry, she cut her off, did you just say 'stay with US' ??!'

'Oh shoot did I forget to mention that?! My bad. Well I think what we could do is stay at your house 'cause let's face it: you could not live in my apartment. I think we established that a few weeks ago.' He wiggled his eyebrows as she closed her eyes in frustration.

'I'm really getting tired of you and your dares.'

'No you don't. Just admit it: you love our little games.' He stepped closer to her as their bodies were almost pressed against each other. She glared at him albeit her heart rhythm increased at their closeness. She grabbed the door handle and opened the closet door. House looked at her amused as she walked out of the confined space. She was in for a ride!

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Cuddy entered her home surprised that door was opened. A sweet smell of pasta floated in the living room. She looked around and was surprised to see Blythe sitting at the table that was already prepared. House's voice that was coming from the kitchen, echoed through the room.

'Good honey you're home. Did you have a nice day at work?'

Cuddy was still in awe and did not respond immediately.

'Yeah…. It was ok. Thank you.. sweetie..' she said hesitantly.

House's tall figure appeared in the living room as he carried a large bowl of spaghetti.

'You're just home in time for dinner. Sit sweetheart. I made your favorite: spaghetti al dente.'

She sat at the table staring at House who looked slightly amused by the situation.

'It is so nice to see the loving relationship between you two. You changed my Gregory into a better man.' Blythe smiled at Cuddy.

'Well I can tell you it wasn't easy.' She smirked triumphantly at House.

'I always knew there was something going on between you two, even in college. After Michigan Greg could not stop talking about you.' Cuddy raised an intriguing eyebrow as House cleared his throat embarrassed.

'Oh really? How interesting. Any other facts that you might want to share Mrs. House on my beloved husband? I'm intrigued.'

'Who wants spaghetti?' House blurted out joyfully changing the subject. Cuddy smirked at him. Everything was already screwed up anyway; why not take a little fun out of it she thought to herself.

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After what could be called a peaceful dinner, Blythe decided to go to bed. She took the guest bedroom. It suddenly dawned on Cuddy that if she wanted to keep their cover, she was compelled to sleep in the same bed as House. She sighed and decided to take a shower first. She changed into a simple blue nightgown. She entered the bedroom and was surprised to see House curled up in the bed, sleeping peacefully. She chuckled and lied down carefully next to him. She was a little startled when House's voice echoed through the room as she was about to off the light.

'Interesting. You are willing to sleep with me when I'm already asleep but you are against it when I'm awake.'

'What can I say? I just like you better unconscious.' She retorted.

'And I like you better shirtless. Although you look quite good in that tiny nightgown of yours. Were you planning on getting a little somthin' somethin'? Because you know if you're up for it…'

'Good night House.' She cut him off as she pressed the lamp button, plunging the room into semi-darkness.

'Good night Cuddy… Sorry I mean Mrs. House.' House whispered mischievously.

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The next morning Cuddy got up early and went to the hospital alone. House came a few hours later but was busy in the morning with the Senator's case. Around noon, as he was bouncing the sparkling ball against the wall thinking about the patient's mysterious symptoms, his pager went off. He was intrigued as it came from one of the conference room. He limped towards the elevator and pressed the button to the fifth floor. He walked to the room exactly at the same time as Cuddy.

'What are you doing here?' they both asked simultaneously. The door to the conference suddenly opened and a loud noise echoed through the corridors.

'Surprise!' About fifty people were gathered in the conference room where a buffet stood in the middle of the room. A huge sign was held out that read 'Congratulations on your wedding!'. Blythe approached Cuddy and House who were just staring blankly in complete shock at the gathering.

'Since I did not go to the wedding I thought it would be nice to throw a little something to congratulate you. I'm just so happy for you guys!' She grabbed both of them as she quizzed them into a hug. Blythe grabbed Cuddy's arm.

'Come you! A lot of people here, with me included want to hear about all the details of the wedding.' Before Cuddy could protest she was dragged in the crowd of people. House glanced at Tim who was standing in one of the corners, phone in hand.

'Yes I know. Don't forget our meeting on the fifth floor conference room in ten minutes concerning the Senator's speech on the questions of sustainable development. Got to go. Thanks.' He put his phone back into his pocket. 'I think congratulations are in order.'

Before House could respond, Foreman came from behind grabbing House's shoulder.

'I didn't know you married Cuddy?! Wow man! I'm impressed!'

Tim looked at House, a smirk spread across his face. 'Interesting you didn't even tell your own team that you got married.'

House sensed Tim's suspicion on the true motives of his marriage but did not respond as he was dragged away from the two men as someone grabbed his arm. He looked at Cuddy that was holding on tightly to his arm and walked firmly out of the room. She entered the opposite conference room, closing the door behind her.

'HOUSE! What.. How… What are we going to do now?! Half of the hospital thinks that we are married!!'

'I thought the surprise party was a pretty nice touch though; I mean if you think about it…'

Cuddy cut him off angrily. 'Do you not think of the consequences?! What if the board hears about our fake marriage and then realized that this is actually all a lie. Do you want us to get fired?!'

'Well everything would sound insane and awfully ridiculous in that voice.'

Cuddy ran a hand through her hair and took a step towards House.

'YOU! This is all your fault. You are just an unscrupulous, annoying doctor that never thinks about consequences and only thinks about himself. You not only..' She didn't finish her sentence as House's lips crushed on her as he pushed her against the desk.

'House what are you doing?' she asked breathlessly.

'You are just so hot when you are all riled up.' House whispered in her ear. His hot breath sent shiver down her spine. He continued to kiss her hungrily. She responded with the same passion. The feeling of pure lust that was invading her body made her completely forget about their previous argument.

He pushed her on the desk as she straddled his hips. She ran her hand down his back as she moaned to the sensation of his lips on her neck. He trailed kisses up until their lips met again hungrily. She caressed his chest and removed his T-shirt in one swift motion. He ran one hand down the length of her body relishing in the feel of her ivory skin against the palm of his hand. She escaped a moan as he dangerously approached her thighs. He went back up as he removed her blouse.

He wrapped his arm around her waist and pressed her body firmly against his chest. She did the same as she pulled him even closer, gripping his hair. He pulled back and started to trail kisses down her collar bone. With the sensation of his hot tongue on her skin she blurted out uncontrollably: 'Oh my god!'.

House looked at her a smirk on his face. 'Well if you insist on calling me by my first name.'

She slapped him playfully and bit her bottom lip seductively. Their lips met again passionately. Suddenly the door of the conference room swung open. Tim and two of what House assumed were his colleagues, stepped in the room. They stopped abruptly as they laid eyes on House and Cuddy. She blushed embarrassed and immediately untangled her legs from House's body.

'Oh my! We are so sorry! We should go..' one of the men said.

Both men left the room as Tim looked at House, a smile of defeat on his face.

'I guess you two are married after all.' He stepped out of the room, closing the door behind him.

Cuddy covered her nakedness with her blouse and hopped off the table. It suddenly dawned on her.

'Wait… You knew Tim had a conference here and you knew he didn't believe that marriage story. So you had to prove him that it was in fact right. That is why you suddenly jumped on me here! It was all part of your plan!' Cuddy looked at him angrily. He chuckled and stepped closer, invading her personal space. He leaned down to her ear.

'You'll never know.' He smirked at her one last time and left the room. She smiled. She had to admit: she was actually enjoying this.

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Next chapter: House and Cuddy find an 'all the things you have to do before you are fifty' list… and decide to accomplish all the goals on the list. Little did they know that they were in for a ride!