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A/N: And I thought I was ending this soon… The revs and encouragement totally gave me inspiration to continue! XD and though I'm pretty sure a few will get annoyed with this chap, don't worry, I'm not like Shore... Also, read before reacting :)
I'm sorry updating took so long! I, myself am utterly pissed. I collapsed after a dizzy spell days ago and my mom banned me from using the comp… then we have visitors at home and my sister is totally stricter than my mother. XD It's crazy, I tell you. But I love her. :D
A shoutout to Lex aka BreeInDiamonds... I miss you b!tch! XD I don't get to YM with you anymore! *cries* we got a lot of catching up to do! XD 3 ya!
Oh and… next chap's DEFINITELY where Cuddy will tell HOUSE she loves him.
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BREAKING WALLS CHAPTER 25: BREAKING HEARTS
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Wednesday, Wilson's office, 10 am.
"So… how are things with Cuddy?" Wilson asked House when he entered the room and sat on his office couch the way he always did.
"Good." House said simply, looking at Wilson to back up his sincerity.
Wilson smiled at House, "That's good to hear!" he said happily. He was happy that the two were on the same page now.
"Lunch later?" House suggested but then pointed at Wilson who was about to reply, "You're paying," he added.
Wilson shook his head and laughed raising his hands in defeat, "Of course."
"I'm asking Cuddy too," House said in a low voice that indicated he was still getting used to the whole dating thing again.
Wilson feigned annoyance, "Do I have a choice?" he asked.
House stood up and grinned. "Later, Wilson," he said, exiting the office.
Cuddy's office, 12:30
"Good morning, sunshine," House greeted as he barged into Cuddy's office.
Cuddy smiled and looked up at him seeing his small, cute smirk. She looked back down, "Someone's cheerful this morning," she said signing the file she just finished reading then set it aside and looked back up at him.
"Had one hell of a lay last night," House bragged with his mischievous smirk, waggling his eyebrows.
Cuddy's brows shot up as she rode along, "Oh? Anyone I know?" she asked him without missing a beat.
House bobbed his brows up and down in affirmation.
Cuddy's eyes widened and she feigned shock, "Oh my God! You're having an affair with Wilson?!" she exclaimed.
House's face immediately scrunched up and he shuddered at the mental image, "You win, that was fairly disturbing," he said shuddering at the mental image. He limped unnoticeably to her desk, getting nearer her. He stood behind her desk towering over her.
Cuddy shrugged. "If I ever find out you're having a real affair though I'll rip your balls out. And this time, I'm not talking about your tennis balls." She joked; she knew House wasn't the cheating type.
House rolled his eyes at her but turned serious and positioned himself standing in between her legs. He leaned forward and supported himself with his arms braced on her arm rests trapping her in her seat. Cuddy merely raised a brow at him but her face turned serious when she saw that he was too when their eyes met.
His crystal blue oceans glinted as he looked into her eyes, "I would never cheat on you," he told her tenderly and sincerely, reassuring her that he'd never do such a thing.
Cuddy's heart fluttered at that. Her comment wasn't meant to hurt him but maybe it hit a nerve. She beamed ethereally up at him and at his words. She put her hands in the back of his and traced the outline of his muscular arms and sliding them towards his broad shoulders until her soft palms rested on his cheeks. House shivered at her touch but kept his eyes focused on hers.
"I know you won't," she whispered, kissing his forehead and then his lips. I love you, she thought, "I trust you, I know you won't," she whispered, their breaths mingling, lips a whisper apart.
"Wilson and I are having lunch out, I want you to come with us," he said.
"Mmm, sounds good but I'll take a rain check, I have a meeting with an important donor," Cuddy replied but then slightly tensed. She lied to him. But she wasn't cheating on him, right? She was just going out to lunch with Davis so he'd leave her alone for good. House needn't find out about it and get stressed over something not big a deal.
"You okay?" House asked and stroked her cheek when she tensed and somewhat got lost in her thoughts for a few seconds.
Cuddy nodded, "Yeah, I just remembered I had to finish a report I need to show him later."
House stood up straight unconvinced but kept it to himself. He knew something was up and he had to find out. "Where's lunch with Richie Rich?" he asked.
"Cuero's," Cuddy said the first restaurant that popped in her mind.
"Okay."
"You're not invited," Cuddy pointed at him knowing he and Wilson would most likely follow her. Since she wasn't really going there, obviously if House found out he'd go nuts. "And don't harass my secretary," she added.
"Sure," House smirked.
Cuddy took his hand and squeezed it, "Promise me. This donor is very important," she lied.
House nodded, "I won't follow you. There, happy?" He said with a convincing pout. Okay, so he lied, he was feeling something was up with her but apparently she didn't consider him to be a concerned party of said something.
"I'll see you tonight?" she asked with a soft smile.
House bent over, cupped the back of her skull and kissed the crown of her head affectionately, "Of course."
"I'll see you tonight," he added as he walked out of her office.
Watching his retreating form, Cuddy smiled. He was getting sweeter.
She took a deep breath. I did the right thing, she kept telling herself.
Secret Recipe, 12:15 pm
"Lisa…" Davis greeted as he stood up when he saw her approaching.
"Hi," Cuddy greeted simply and sat down, "Could we get this over with please, I want to catch lunch with a friend and my boyfriend," she said casually but inwardly smiled at the thought of calling House her boyfriend.
Davis gaped like a fish out of water upon hearing her revelation. He wasn't expecting that. "Boyfriend?" he asked, his voice laced with shock and a small but noticeable tinge of disgust.
Cuddy raised a brow and her voice in defense, "Yes, why?"
"Nothing… I just… I…" he trailed off not knowing what to say.
"Didn't think I had and would have one?" Cuddy offered not surprised that he was thinking that. She then had an epiphany about this meeting. He wasn't trying to have closure! He was trying to get her back! No way, Cuddy thought.
"Well, no… Okay, to be honest, yes. I thought you'd still consider being with me," Davis answered her sincerely but that air of confidence and arrogance was still in it, shyness was somewhat just a small presence. Cuddy found it insufferable.
"If that's all you have to say, I'll have to go. I rarely spend time with my friend and boyfriend. So if you'll excuse me," Cuddy said annoyed. She stood up and repositioned her bag in her arm before they even got to order.
Davis held her arm gently but firmly, "Lisa please, at least have lunch with me," he pleaded.
Cuddy looked incredulously at him, "You really thought I'd never get over you? You're full of yourself," she told him in a hiss finally snapping, "I'm sorry but I'll never be with you nor do I want to be. I'm happy now with who I'm with so please just leave me alone," she told him drawing the last phrase somewhat softly.
Davis let go of her arm and just looked at her.
"Goodbye Garret," Cuddy said and walked away.
Davis watched her exit the restaurant. He had to know who she was with. Losing her was the worst thing that has ever happened to him. And he was stupid that he let her go and cheated on her. He exited the restaurant and made sure she didn't see him as he followed her Lexus.
Wilson's office, 11:45 am
"Cuddy's hiding something from me," House said as he barged into Wilson's office for the second time that day. He didn't mind the patient Wilson had been talking to.
"House, could this wait?" Wilson asked annoyed motioning to the woman in front of him.
House nodded but didn't leave the room. He half-limped to the couch and sat down on it. He waited… for all of twenty seconds not giving Wilson time at all.
"She's hiding something," he said again.
"Why do you think that is?" Wilson answered sarcastically.
"I don't know!" House exclaimed annoyed.
"Then go find out!" Wilson enabled. He then turned to his patient, "Excuse doctor House. ADD is a part of his genius, unfortunately."
"Nice. I'm investigating," House said but was about to exit the office when Wilson's patient spoke up.
"If you love her enough you should trust her reasons for not telling you, even if you don't know the reasons. Take it from somebody who knows," the pale woman with honest hazel eyes advised.
"Thanks," House answered sarcastically then looked at Wilson.
Wilson shrugged, "She's right."
House walked out of the office without so much as a 'Thank you'. He went to his office and sat down on his ergonomic chair. He reached for his pill bottle on one desk drawer and popped a Vicodin in his mouth as his leg started hurting.
He loves Cuddy. Wilson's patient was right. He sighed. He gave her his trust that fateful Sunday morning yet he was acting like this now. He had to prove that he did trust her even if it meant not getting his answers and solving the puzzle in his mind.
He rubbed his temples. At least this once, he'll start listening. For Cuddy. He trusts and loves her enough.
Taco Bell, 12:45 pm
"House," he answered his cell phone.
"It's me… have room for one more?" Cuddy asked him as she was about to drive out of the parking space of the restaurant.
"Taco Bell… hurry. Want me to get you anything now so you don't have to order later?" House asked chivalrously. Wilson's eyebrows raised in amusement from across the table. House sneered at him and threw him a small piece of Nachos.
"Taco Bell? Ugh. Just get me a Strawberries and Crème Frutista Freeze and Nachos. I'm on my way." Cuddy told him. She'll be absolutely hungry later. She'll just grab a bite to eat in the hospital cafeteria later.
"See you, bye," House said before hanging up.
"She's coming?" Wilson asked, taking a bite from his Quesadilla.
House nodded then stood up to order for Cuddy. Wilson smiled at his retreating back.
"You wait for Cuddy's order. I'll just go next door. The she-devil doesn't eat stuff like these for lunch," House said.
"I think the point of going to lunch is to have lunch… Don't you think she's already had lunch with that donor?" Wilson stated.
"Even so," House said not looking at Wilson as he walked away. He went to the restaurant next door and ordered Cuddy a Waldorf salad for takeout.
A good fifteen minutes later he made his way back to Taco Bell. When he got in he saw Cuddy already seated beside Wilson.
He was slightly blushing from embarrassment as Cuddy beamed at him while taking a sip from her Freeze.
"What did you get for me?" Cuddy asked him with a smile that House adored but at the same time he wanted to wipe it off her face.
"Waldorf," he told her as he sat down across from them.
"Thank you," Cuddy said with a soft smile. "So… did Wilson pay for this?" she teased.
"Hey! I have principles you know!" House pouted.
Cuddy raised an eyebrow at him, "Really?" she then asked Wilson.
Wilson shrugged exaggeratedly and motioned his hands towards House, "I couldn't believe it either!"
Cuddy looked at House chuckling beautifully, "Thanks."
"You're welcome," House told her as he stole a Quesadilla from Wilson even if he still had his cinnamon sticks and nachos.
Cuddy began eating her Waldorf salad in peace while House and Wilson talked about a few things while eating their remaining nachos and side dishes.
After a few minutes, House stared at Cuddy as she hungrily but classily ate her salad. Wilson stopped and stared too when House stopped replying.
"Thought you went to lunch?" House asked her.
"Didn't your parents teach you not to stare at someone while they're eating?" she asked forking her salad.
"You're deflecting. What's up?" House pried, his eyes narrowing suspiciously at her.
"Bad meeting is all," Cuddy shrugged.
"Lost a donor?" Wilson asked. Cuddy only nodded in reply.
"Big deal!" House said trying to get a rise out of her. When Cuddy merely shrugged he immediately knew something really was up.
"You didn't react," House stated.
Cuddy rolled her eyes and looked at him even if she was getting nervous inside, "I'm eating, genius. And I thought I followed you two here to have lunch together and not be interrogated," she snapped for effect.
If worse came to worst, she'll have to tell them but what was the worst thing that could happen, right?
With that reply House just kept quiet and looked at Wilson who just shook his head wordlessly telling him to just leave her alone and drop it. Wilson patted Cuddy in the back thinking she was a little tense from losing a donor.
Little did they know that Davis was somewhere near the restaurant watching their interactions from his Jaguar. He supposed the scruffy man was her boyfriend but since she was next to the blonde guy who looked stable and nice and he just patted her back, he assumed that was Lisa's current boyfriend.
Davis remained seated in his Jaguar and watched them until they exited Taco Bell. He felt a little bit ticked when a car stopped where the trio were talking. His face showed his current temper when the trio went their separate ways and walked to their own cars. He saw Cuddy drive off first and then followed by the two others in a silver Volvo.
"Give me your keys," House demanded Wilson like a kid blocking his way.
"No! Besides, isn't it a social contract to ride with your girlfriend?" Wilson teased.
Cuddy scoffed and rolled her eyes when she saw House's smirk. "We can't be seen together," Cuddy said.
"Like that'd change anything. They already think you're going at it like—"
Cuddy held a hand up, "Yeah, I get it, thanks."
"Keys, keys, keys," House chanted like a kid.
"Cuddy, really?!" Wilson groaned and looked at Cuddy incredulously who then smacked House's back lightly.
"Act your age!" she hissed.
"Yes mom."
Wilson made a weird face and walked towards his car.
"Thanks for lunch I'll see you two later. And drive safely!" Cuddy called out to them.
PPTH, 1:30 pm
"What are you looking at?" Wilson asked House who was looking out the window of the car peering at something via the side mirror.
House took one last look and faced Wilson before opening the door and getting out of the car. "I think there's a Jaguar that's been following us from Taco Bell," he said in a serious tone.
"Maybe you're just imagining things," Wilson shrugged.
House wasn't shaken. He looked around the parking lot and saw no Jaguars in sight. He sighed inwardly. Hopefully nothing was up and Wilson was right.
When House and Wilson saw a man who went directly to Cuddy's office without a knock at all when they were on their way to the elevator, they took a detour and followed the man.
Cuddy's office, 1:34 pm
Cuddy finally reached her office but immediately turned around when she didn't hear her door shut behind her.
"Can't you just leave me alone, Garret?" she exasperatedly told him, letting her hands fall to her sides.
"I want to be with you!" Davis told her desperately.
"I don't! Can't you just accept that?!" Cuddy told him in the same tone.
"I love you!"
"I don't. Garret, if you don't leave now I am calling security," Cuddy threatened.
"I don't care." Davis said before pulling Cuddy in his arms and kissed her with all that he had to let her know how desperate he was to be with her again. He forced his lips on hers and since her mouth was opened in complaint of his actions, he took advantage of the chance and plunged his tongue in her mouth, tasting her. His grip around her was tight, not wanting to let go of her or give her a chance to struggle free from his grasp.
Wilson and House stood there agape, seeing Cuddy kissing a guy neither of them knew. They could practically see her being devoured by the man.
House stared before he burst out of the clinic and back to the parking lot. He limped as fast as he could to his car and drove home in disbelief. All her talk about fidelity. And to believe he trusted her.
Wilson's blood was boiling. He didn't know whether to barge into Cuddy's office and beat the living daylights out of the man kissing Cuddy or go after House. Since Cuddy won't be going anywhere, he followed House. But he was too late, he didn't reach House in time.
Cuddy was finally able to push Davis off of her and she glared deathly at him. She instinctively slapped him hard. "How dare you!" she hissed.
"Lisa…"
"I'm calling security now. Get the hell out of my hospital and my life!" she said, pointing to the door, tears of frustration falling down her cheeks.
"And if you even as much think of going anywhere near me again, I'm going to have a restraining order against you!" she threatened seriously, her tone of determination not wavering in its intensity.
"Dr. Cuddy is this man bothering you?" a security guard asked as he went inside the office. He was called for by a nurse who happened to pass by the loved Dean's office after hearing shouts and hisses.
"Please escort this man out of the hospital and don't let him back in for any reason," she said without emotion but her tone of authority let the guard know that she was serious as a heart attack.
Five minutes later Wilson barged into Cuddy 's office.
"How the hell could you do that to House?!" he shouted without restraint. His blood was boiling. The son-of-a-bitch was lucky he didn't get there in time.
"Do what?" Cuddy covered.
"Kiss a guy in your office! I think I gave you too much credit. Seems you're not smart enough to hide an affair," Wilson exclaimed with disgust.
"What---"
"We saw you, House and I!" Wilson said. He knew he had to control his temper or else he'd throw something soon.
"Thanks for judging me! I was just sexually harassed and you're putting it all on me!" Cuddy said just as madly.
"Wait, what?!" now Wilson was beyond angry.
"Wait—oh my god, did… House saw it too?!" Cuddy started to panic. Things House would do entered her mind.
"Where's the man who harassed you?!" Wilson demanded an answer. He was serious. Cuddy was like his sister and he wouldn't allow anyone to just up and do that to her, not on his nor House's watch.
"I don't care about him! Where's House?!" Cuddy asked urgently.
"I do! And I don't know! He just drove off somewhere when he saw you and that man! Cuddy… he's devastated. He was so stunned he just stared while the man had his tongue down your throat," Wilson now said softly. He rubbed his face with the palm of his hand and let it run to the back of his neck as he looked at her.
"I have to find him," Cuddy said without delay.
"Cuddy, give him time. He's still in shock," Wilson told Cuddy.
"Give him time?! Time to what? O.D. on Vicodin? Whiskey, Vodka, or Bourbon?! I don't think so Wilson," Cuddy said. She had to go find House. She had to let him know what happened.
Turned out she was wrong. What she did wasn't the right thing to do.
"Cuddy… give him time," Wilson said a little firmer.
"If you won't help me find him, I'll find him myself," Cuddy determinedly said gathering her things.
"And you'll do what exactly? Tell him you love him?!" Wilson exclaimed.
"As if it's any of your business!" Cuddy defensively hissed.
Wilson crossed his arms in front of him, "If you knew House enough you'd know he won't believe you if you told him that right now after what he just saw you do. He won't care at the moment. He's been cut too deep he's vulnerable now. And when he's vulnerable his walls go up. No one could pull them down," he reasoned.
Cuddy took a deep breath and stood up straight. She looked Wilson in the eyes and gave him a look that told him she needed to desperately talk to House to clear everything.
"Cuddy…"
Cuddy shook her head at him, "I can't sit by and let him do something stupid. I don't want to know that he's been suddenly rolled into the ER or see him sprawled inside his apartment unconscious."
"But Cuddy…"
Cuddy walked past him, "I just can't sit by and watch him kill himself."
A/N: Hope you liked it! Please leave a review…
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Unbelievably so, I was allowed to exceed the curfew tonight.