House arrived in Cuddy's office. She was standing by her desk, the needle ready. "I really appreciate you doing this for me again." she said.
"Well, you are paying me extra for this, right?" House joked.
Cuddy was feeling better today. Braver. She had gotten up the courage to ask him for help earlier and, she hoped, that eventually she would be able to tell him how she felt. "You remember from last time how to do this, right?" she asked.
House nodded and took the needle from her.
Cuddy turned and braced herself against the desk, her skirt pulled up to reveal her thigh and butt cheek. "I'm ready when you are" she said.
House smiled and stuck out his tongue just slightly as he prepared the needle. he ran his hand up her thigh and let it rest against her firm cheek. Cuddy closed her eyes and bit her lip waiting for the prick. House carefully inserted the needle and gave her the shot.
"All done." he said and handed her the used needle.
"Thank you." she said. "So..."
House looked a bit uncomfortable "uh, have you spoken with Chase yet about his behavior?"
"No. I didn't have time yet but I will tomorrow." Cuddy said, adjusting her skirt. She looked into his blue eyes and felt breathless.
"You look a bit pale." said House. "Are you feeling alright? there's been something about you lately."
"I have a lot on my mind."
"Anything i can help you with?"
"Maybe." She was surprised with how kind House seemed. It was confusing.
House reached over and put his hand on her forehead. "You feel a bit hot."
"Do I?" Cuddy smiled, her heart beating faster at his touch.
House smiled. "You know, Cuddy. I think I understand how you have been feeling. I think maybe I can relate."
"Really?" Cuddy tried to play it cool. She wanted very much to just wrap her arms around him right now but she controlled herself.
He stepped a bit closer to her and let his hands rest on her upper arms. Cuddy felt her heart jump. They looked into each other's eyes.
"I think" said House, quietly "That you wanted to tell me something else. And maybe it is the same thing that I have wanted to tell you."
"Maybe..." Cuddy's lips quivered.
"I wanted to tell you that..." house began, slowly.
Cuddy felt a rush of excitement and it felt like everything froze around her. Her...Heart...Stopped...
"Her heart stopped!" Cuddy's eyes widened at the voice that seemed to say her thoughts. House turned quickly and they both saw Cameron, panting, in the doorway. "The patient's heart stopped!"