Chapter 14 part 1: well I split this chapter in two parts because one part would have been a bit too long I guess. Hope you'll enjoy this first part. Second part is already over, I just wait a few days so you can have time to read this part. Let me know when you're ready for the second part ; ) And sorry for my poor English!
Cuddy's feelings were mitigated. On the one hand she was happy and excited by her secret affair with House, but on the other hand she was terrified. Did they make a mistake last night? Her mind would say yes, but her heart, her body craved for House, needed him.
-Lost in thought? Wilson asked her.
-Hem, sorry, I was thinking about... Do you want something?
-Nope, I just wanna know if you want to come with me to visit House for lunch.
-I… I don't think so, I have a meeting and it will probably last…, she said blushing slightly.
-You're blushing!
-No, no, it's hot in here.
-Interesting, Wilson replied mysteriously.
-There's nothing mysterious, Wilson. See you later.
-House! How are you doing?
-Wilson, I was wondering when you would come.
-Here am I! Wilson scrutinized House.
-Hey, why are you looking at me like that? Do I have something on the nose?
-Nope. Do you have anything you wanna talk about?
House looked at Wilson. Yes of course! My mom is driving me crazy with her conversation and I think she should go home, George won't wait any longer for her, will he mom? House shouted through the living-room.
-Oh hi Wilson, it's nice to you to come to visit Greg. What did you say Greg?
-I said that you should probably better go back home because George was patient enough and I didn't want to abuse of your kindness, House replied grinning.
-Hem, … Greg, I… as you talk about that, I wanna …
-You have something to say?
-Hem, Wilson, do you think it would be possible for Greg to stay alone now?
-Mom! Of course, I can! I'm not a little boy anymore!
-Sometimes I'm not so sure…
-Well, I guess that I can ask a nurse to come twice a day and a physical therapist should come next week for your leg, he said to House.
-And for the night? Blythe asked embarrassed.
-I sleep during the night, nothing won't happen, you can go back home, mom! Don't worry for me, I'll be fine.
-But you had a nightmare last night and you fell from your bed!
Wilson looked at House who rolled his eyes and shrugged off.
-Hem, I can move here for a week I guess, just the time for you to get enough strength to manage on your own, Wilson replied concerned.
-You're a great friend, Wilson, thank you. Oh I guess my taxi is already waiting for me, Greg, I'll call you soon. Good bye.
-Oh hem good bye, Wilson replied, a little puzzled.
-Wilson, I don't need you, I can get by on my own.
-Are you sure?
-Yes!
-Well, I'm coming back later with a few clothes… See ya! Wilson was about to leave House's apartment when he suddenly turned back and looked at House straight in the eyes. Are you sure you don't have anything you wanna tell me?
-Let me think… nope, why are you so suspicious? Have you a reason for this? House asked, holding his breath, he hoped Cuddy didn't tell anything about their affair because he wasn't sure it was a good thing to go back in a relationship right now. And he didn't want to have Wilson's advice about how he should handle it.
-No, I was just wondering…
-What?
-Nothing. I'll come back later!
-Nooo! With Wilson in his place, it wouldn't be easy to see Cuddy tonight, but he couldn't tell her not to come, she has probably already asked Julia to keep Rachel tonight. And he wanted to see her. After a few minutes of thinking, House texted Chase: "Need you right now, come at my place". Then he texted Cuddy: "Be by my place at 9.00pm". And then he added: "Come through the window". And another one "Wear something sexy"
Half an hour later, Chase was here.
-Hi, you said you need me? Why?
-Come in, I'll explain you.
Cuddy had the weird impression that someone was following her; at least that someone spied on her. But every time she turned back or looked upon her shoulder, she saw no one. Really weird… If House was here, I'd say he'd hatch a plot but…
Actually she was right. Wilson tried to find out if Cuddy was dating someone. He was worried about House's reaction if this was true. He knew that his friend liked Cuddy very much and that he planned to seduce her once again. Wilson hoped that Cuddy would be kind and smart enough to take some precautions to be gentle with House. She seemed delighted and a bit dreamy today, and Wilson feared it was because of a new boyfriend. Someone had sent her a wonderful bunch of roses this morning, but Wilson couldn't intercept the delivery man in order to read the card. That's why he spied on her. Apparently House ignored everything about this mysterious boyfriend and Wilson intended to let him ignore it until he could talk with Cuddy. And now seemed the right time. Wilson waited for Cuddy to go in her office and then he came in too.
-Wilson! Cuddy exclaimed surprised. What are you doing?
-I need to talk to you.
-Oh, it seems serious. Sit down please.
-Thank you. Cuddy, do you think people can change?
-Wow! You want to talk philosophy!
-Cuddy please, answer my question.
-Well, I don't know, I think people can change a bit if they really want too, but I don't think people can change completely.
-Even if they are amnesic?
-Why…? Are you talking about House?
-Cuddy, I know House had done horrible things to you, I know he's not the perfect boyfriend, but…
-I don't want to talk about him, Wilson. So if you don't mind, I have a lot of work…, she said and stood up.
-Cuddy! Just take time to think about all you shared with him, I know it wasn't always great, but you can't deny you had good time with House, so please think of him before you date someone else…
-Wilson! Don't get too far! I don't want to talk with you about my private life, she replied drily.
-Cuddy! Think about House! You know how self destructive he can handle when it comes to feelings…
-Shut up Wilson! This conversation is over.
Wilson looked disappointed and upset, but he had no other choice than to leave.
-Hey, I thought you said you'd stay here a few days! House exclaimed when Wilson came in with a big suitcase.
-I need some stuff to feel good you know, and …
-And?
-Well, where can I put my stuff?
-Wherever you want!
-I bought some Chinese food, do you have some beers?
-I'll get some in the fridge, just make yourself at home! House said grinning. Here's for you, he said and gave Wilson a beer. Cheers!
-Cheers! House… I
-What? You forgot your teddy bear and won't be able to sleep alone, so you want to sleep with me? House replied jokingly. But you know people are gonna talk… Remember last time with Nora…
-House! Can't you be serious for one second! I have something I want to tell you, but…
-But you don't know how you're going to address it
-Yes. It's… it's a bit sensitive
-Oh, you met a new girl and you want my advice
-No! I… it's about Cuddy.
House stared at Wilson, waiting for him to continue. His heart skipped a beat and he held his breathe.
-Do you like her?
-Why do you ask me? You know my feelings for her…
-Yes, but do you really like her or is it just because of all people told you about you and her?
-Wilson! Just tell me what you have to tell me and stop beating about the bush!
-Well, nothing is certain, it's just an impression but… I think she's dating someone, Wilson finally said in one breathe.
House had to make a big effort not to laugh, but he managed to keep a straight face and said: Well, I guess she had enough with me.
-And … that's it?
-What? What did you expect from me?
-I … probably that you get mad at her or…
-Wilson, if she doesn't want me, I have to admit it.
-Ok, Wilson replied flabbergasted.
-So let's have dinner, I'm hungry!
They ate, drank beers, talked about monster trucks and about House's team, and suddenly, Wilson felt tired, very tired.
-House, I .. I feel ….
-Tired? Confused? High?
-Hou ouuse! You… you dr…, Wilson couldn't end his sentence and finally fell asleep on the couch.
- Sorry, but I wait for my lady tonight and you're not invited to the party, House said with a smirk.
Then he put a blanket on his friend and switched off the light. Just in time! He heard Cuddy at the window. He helped her in.
-Ready? She asked teasingly.
-What for? He replied looking at her, his eyes sparkling, his body on fire. She was beautiful in the moonlight. She wore a black jean, a red low cut top and a black jacket. Her dark hair curled on her shoulder and she bit her lips sensually, provoking him.
-Time to … sleep, she replied smiling, stroking slightly his cheek.
-Oh, he replied disappointed and seemed to be a bit of a sulk.
-What? Is there a problem? Did you plan something else? Cuddy asked a little upset.
-Hem…. How can I explain it to you? I sorted my CDs out and I found one song and I'd thought you'd like to listen to it and…, he said with hungry eyes.
-Aha, what kind of music is it? She replied, biting her lip and nearing him wondering if House would ask her to dance or if it was a new joke.
-This! He said and turned on the CD player, staring at Cuddy. The first notes of "You can leave your hat on" were heard in the silence of the room. Cuddy gave House a naughty look, pushed him on the bed and slowly began to swing her hips in a provocative way. House was smiling, his dream came true, and Cuddy's dance was much better than in his dream. Then she removed slowly her jacket, her top and finally her jean. She wore the red underwear House gave her 3 months ago and she was stunning, simply gorgeous… House had problem to breathe and he felt hot, very hot… so hot his girlfriend was. The way she moved her body, the way she bent over him, teased him and stood up again to continue her dance, more lasciviously, more sensually… House tried to grab her wrist when she threw her bra on his head. Her perfume went to his head and a wave of desire overwhelmed him. He stood up and held her in his arms, kissing her neck, her shoulder, her breast, he'd like to go down but his cast stopped him. Feeling his frustration, Cuddy drew him to the bed. He sat down on it and continued to kiss her… She began to moan softly, House was the only man to make her feel this way, she was under his spell. He drove her crazy and the only thing she wanted at this time was to make one with him, to intertwine her body with his… House was in the same state of mind, he never desired a woman as much as Cuddy, her perfect body, the sweetness of her skin, her sweet scent, the taste of her lips on his… all this drove him crazy of course… but there was something else, something more important than her "zesty bod": she cared about him as no other woman did, she had been there for him all these years, she put up with his sarcasm, his bad mood, his anger, his pain, she always forgave him, she always gave him another chance… and she knew how to tease him, she dared to provoke him, to confront and face him, she liked playing and flirting with him. And she had a quick wit… All this fascinated him. He was lying on his back, Cuddy was snuggling up against him when they heard some noise in the living-room.
-House! What was it? Do you think someone is trying to get in?
-Stay here, I come back, House replied already on the edge of the bed.
-Be careful!