A/N: I'm back again! Sorry it took this long, but I had some real trouble to write this one! I'm still not happy about it, but it's the best I can do for now. I'm sorry that it's OOC some times, but I think 'Moving On' was OOC for House too. So if Shore can do that, why wouldn't I do the same? xD It also is a bit cheesy somtimes imo; blame my fluffy Huddy heart for that! Besides, I think we can all use some fluffy Huddy in these hard times. So, enough justifying for this chap now, just read, and let me know what you think about it pls! :)

A/N2: I leave you guys with this extra long chap 'cause I don't know when I will be able to update again. I have to study right now because I have to retake 3 exams to pass my first year at uni. So that's more important right now than writing. Have to keep my priorities in order! But I do hope that I will be able to write some more for you in my free time! :)

They kept staring at each other for what felt like hours before she got up to open her door. He could see a look of total confusion spread across her face when the door swung open and she said:

'House…?'

'Cuddy…'

'What are you doing here?'

'Thought I would come crash your bachelorette party, but it seems that that's not really necessary since you're sitting here on your own staring at a wall.'

Damn, why did he have to deflect again? Why couldn't he just tell her the truth about his feelings? Sure she would be pissed off now and that was the last thing he needed.

'House'

'…'

'HOUSE!' He was brought out of his reverie by Cuddy's shouting.

'Huh?'

'Stop deflecting! ..Here? '

'I…uh…' Goddammit, why was this so hard?

'For god's sake, just spit it out already! I don't have all night!'

Cuddy was getting angry. Why did he have to show up now and what did he want?

'Really? Doesn't seem like you're that busy. Or do you need your beauty sleep for your fairy tale wedding with your boy toy tomorrow?' House just couldn't help it. He regretted it from the minute he let it slip out but it was already too late. Cuddy was about to slap the door in his face. Somehow he managed to put his cane between the door and prevent her from doing so.

Cuddy was getting tired of his games. She let out an exasperated sigh and said:

'What do you want House? Just say it or leave, I'm done playing your games.'

House knew this was his last chance. He had to be serious now and try his luck.

'I think we need to talk Cuddy.'

Cuddy's gaze softened when she saw the serious look on his face.

'Okay...Talk about what exactly House? Do you really think now is the best time to be doing this?'

'Well, it's certainly my last chance.' he mumbled.

'How do you mean? Last chance for what House?' Cuddy asked him really confused.

'I…This is hard for me Cuddy. You know better than anyone that I have trouble to open up to anyone. But I know that if I don't do it now, it will be too late.'

House took a deep breath and looked her in the eye. He could read the total confusion on her face. This was it, it was now or never, he thought. After one last, calming breath he continued:

'Cuddy, We've known each other for what? 20-some years? I can still remember the first time I saw you. You were different than all those other chicks 'cause you were the only one who didn't put up with my crap. You didn't adore me because I was the popular rebel. No, you were a lot more difficult to catch. Every time I tried to make a move on you, you turned me down. That intrigued me more than anything Cuddy, you were my first and biggest puzzle. When I finally succeeded in making a move on you, we shared a night that keeps chasing me in my dreams even up till today. I will never forget it Cuddy. That's when I knew I wanted you.'

Cuddy was shocked. House was actually opening up to her! But why now and what was his goal? She had to know more so she started to ask:

'House, why…' but before she could ask anything, she was cut off by House.

'Please let me finish this Cuddy.'

'Okay...'

'I've always been a jerk; my horrible childhood with my bastard father has a lot to do with that. But ever since my infarction I became a miserable jerk. I've pushed everyone away, most important Stacy. I was angry for months, didn't want to see anyone. Frankly, I just wished I was dead. But as everyone left me, there was one person who kept visiting me even if I yelled at her every time she came and said horrible things to her. You, together with Wilson, helped me to escape from the hole I dug myself into. I know you think I blame you for your input on the decision to go through with the surgery, but how could I blame the only one who stayed by my side through the whole thing? I guess you saved me in some way and I will always be thankful for that Cuddy. In fact, that's when I knew I needed you.

Yet, that's not all. You are always on my mind, Cuddy. So when my subconscious decided to go wild, due to my Vicodin abuse, it's no wonder I pictured I slept with you. When realization hit me in your office I was devastated. I wanted to forget about you Cuddy, 'cause I was sure you wouldn't want anything to do with me besides the normal employer-employee relationship we have. Not after all the horrible things I ever said and did to you. But the fact is I couldn't. Even in Mayfield, you were still on my mind every single minute of the day and you kept haunting my dreams at night. And that's when and how I realized that I love you Cuddy.'

There, he finally said it. Now he could only wait to see how she would react. He looked up to meet her gaze and saw her jaw drop, she looked utterly shocked. After what seemed like hours, Cuddy still hadn't said anything, which made House extremely uncomfortable. So he decided to take it even a step further and he went in for the kill.

He took a step forward and closed the distance between them. When she didn't do anything to move away from him, he bent his head and allowed his lips to touch hers. It was a soft and tender kiss. At first, Cuddy was frozen to the spot; she hadn't expected this at all. But after the first waves of shock had passed, she surrendered to the kiss, because it just felt so right. His lips felt so soft on hers and for once, Cuddy decided to follow her heart instead of her brain.

House moved his tongue over her bottom lip, silently asking permission to deepen the kiss, which Cuddy willingly granted. Soon their tongues were battling in a fierce dance of passion and House pushed Cuddy up against her front door. It was as if the contact with the wood brought her back to reality and the rational part of Cuddy's brain jumped in again. She pulled away from the kiss and looked up at him. She now saw confusion and hurt –because of her rejection- mirrored in his cerulean eyes. It felt really bad, knowing that she was the one who put those emotions there, but this shouldn't be happening, right?

'House…I'm sorry. I don't think I can do this.'

House felt his heart sink to the bottom of his stomach. Her rejection was more than he could handle. But before he could leave, he had to know for sure.

'Cuddy, are you really sure you're making the right decision? Are you 100% positive that you're not settling for a lesser option? I know this sounds arrogant, but all I want is for you to be happy. If that's with Lucas, then I'll accept that. I just have to know for sure.'

'I…I don't know House. I'm supposed to get married tomorrow and now you're here telling me the things I always wanted to hear from you and I don't know what to do anymore. Lucas is a great guy. He takes care of me and Rachel. I'm a mother House. So I have to take care, not only of myself but also of my little baby. I need someone who will always be there for us and I know for sure that I will always be able to count on him. That's something I can't be sure about if I'm with you. I don't even know if you are willing to accept Rachel. But the fact is that despite all these things and all the things you've done to me in the past, I do love you too House.'

This gave House a little bit of hope again. She did love him too! He now had to make sure that she understood that he was serious about this, that this was really what he wanted.

'I know I don't seem like a guy you can count on Cuddy. Most of the time I can barely take care of myself. But for you I am willing to do everything I can to be the man you need me to be for you AND Rachel. I know I keep saying that people don't change, but for you I am willing to throw away my principles and try with everything I have to change a bit and be the better guy. God, did that sound as cheesy as I think it did?' He could see a little smile tugging at her lips after that last remark and it gave him the confidence he needed to continue.'

As for Rachel, I know you think I don't care about her but that's not true Cuddy. Since I already spilled my heart out tonight, it won't hurt to confess another thing. At first, I kind of hated the kid.'

He saw her expression change. Now it was her time to seem hurt.

'But, that was just because I thought I would lose you to her. I know it sounds childish, but that's just the way I am, right?' He could see that small smile appearing at her lips again.

'Later I realized that being a mother doesn't need to mean that you can't be there for me anymore. And when I saw how happy she made you, I was happy too. I'm not saying I will be a perfect father figure for the kiddo. I don't even think I'm ready yet to think of myself as a father but I do want to spent time with her and get to know her if that means I can be with you.'

Cuddy could read the sincerity in his eyes and hear it in his voice. Here he was saying all the right things like she had always wanted. Who was she to reject him after that? He had just overcome his biggest fears and opened up his heart to her. That alone was huge for him and showed her everything she needed to know. This was what he really wanted. All he wanted to was to be with her.

When all of this hit her, she could feel the tears starting to form in her eyes. She tried her hardest but she couldn't prevent one from falling.

When he saw a tear slowly falling down, House cupped her cheek and wiped it away with his thumb. He couldn't help it; it was just too hard to see her crying.

The soft feeling of his fingers against her face made Cuddy realize that she still hadn't reacted to his latest confession. What was there left to decide? She would never feel for Lucas, what she had always felt for House. She just didn't think he would ever be able to do what he had just done. Maybe it was time for her to stop rationalizing about everything and just have faith? So she pushed herself up on her tiptoes and let her lips collide with his once more, hoping that a kiss would tell him more than she could ever say…

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