Okay everyone, it's time to find out the meaning behind the title to this story!!! Also, the dates might be somewhat off, but we're going to say they've been dating for six months now. Enjoy!!!
A couple weeks later it's Cuddy's birthday. She walks in, not having to use the cane anymore, and doesn't see House. She wonders where he is, he had said that her birthday was going to be special. She walks to her office and freezes in her tracks when she opens the door. Her entire office is filled with roses. There are too many to count and all are pink and white. She starts to cry, no one has ever done something this special and romantic for her.
She turns around when she hears his cane. He comes closer to her and starts to wipe her tears away. She leans into him and gives him a hug.
"It's beautiful Greg."
"You're welcome."
She pulls him to her and gives him a passionate kiss. They pull apart and lock into each other's eyes. His eyes get intense and he moves to hold her hands in his.
"All these roses represent all the times I wanted to say the following words to you, but didn't have the courage to."
He pulls a single red rose out of his jacket.
"And this one represents the one time I did."
She starts to tear up again.
"Lisa, I love you."
She smiles. "What?"
He gets nervous.
"I've never meant this before, but it's true with you. I love you."
"Not even with Stacy?"
"It wasn't true with her."
She smiles. "Greg, I love you too."
He bursts into a grin. So this is what it's like to be loved, to be in love.
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He leans in and passionately kisses her. Trying anyway to make her understand his feelings for her. She kisses back for the same reason, to show her love. She always knew she was in love with him since medical school. And now she's sure that he felt the same way then too. In this moment, they both realize that they are meant to be together. He knew that she was "the one" for him and she knew that he was "the one" for her. They finally pull apart.
At that moment Wilson walks into her office. She starts to leave.
"I'll leave you guys to talk. Thanks again Greg."
He smiles as she leaves. He then turns towards Wilson.
"I'm sorry about Amber."
"It wasn't your fault, you did all that you could do."
They both look at their shoes.
"I forgive you House, I just want to go back to the way things were."
"Me too."
They shake hands and both smile.
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"So, what's going on between you and Cuddy?" he asks excitedly.
"Of course that's the first thing that comes out of your mouth."
"So?"
"We're dating."
"You put all these flowers in here?!?"
"Yep."
"Why?"
"Because it's her birthday and I wanted a special way to tell her that I love her."
Wilson's face lights up.
"You told her you love her!"
"Yep."
"House! That's great! I always knew you two would be able to work it out eventually. Are you going to marry her?"
Wilson asks this lightly because he knows House is afraid of commitment. House looks around to see if anyone is looking and pulls a ring box out of his pocket. He opens it and shows a gasping Wilson a simple ring that Cuddy will love.
"When are you going to ask her?"
"I don't know, we've only been dating for six months."
"That doesn't matter, you guys have been in love for over twenty years."
House smirks. "I know, I was thinking that too. I was actually thinking that this might be a good birthday gift."
Wilson laughs. "Yeah, I think it will be. Go get her."
They laugh and they leave.
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The day goes on and House sneaks back into Cuddy's office. He pages her and she comes down.
"Greg? What is it?"
He looks around nervously.
"I though I'd give you one more present."
She gives him a stern look. "It better not be something inappropriate."
He slowly gets down on his good knee and she gasp. He pulls out the ring box.
"Lisa, I love you so much. I know I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I've known since the day I met you. It was love at first sight. You put up with me, challenge me, and love me for who I am. I know that this is rare and that I need to do anything for you. You own all of my heart. I love you."
He opens up the ring box as she starts to cry.
"Lisa Cuddy, will you make me the luckiest man in the world and marry me?"
He looks at her nervously. She smiles. How could he think she would say no?
"Yes!"
She helps him up and they passionately kiss. They pull apart and he puts the ring on her finger. She inspects it.
"Greg, it's beautiful."
He smiles. "I thought you'd like it."
They kiss again.
"This is the best gift ever."
"Good."
They both smile. He then starts to laugh.
"What?"
"I just never thought that I would ever be this happy. That, and that I would be getting married when Wilson was still single."
She smiles. "Speaking of Wilson…"
"It's okay, we're friends again. All is well. I told him I was going to propose."
"Well, then let's go see him."
Please review! This is my favorite part of the story, i guess you can tell based on the fact i named the story after it. Well, i hope you liked it too.