Chapter 14 part 2: this is the last chapter, I hope you enjoyed the story.
House left the room and closed the door behind him. He didn't understand why Wilson was already awake. He should have slept until the morning with the dose of sedative he gave him. Actually, Wilson was still sleeping soundly; he just fell on the floor. House neared him to be sure he wouldn't wake up soon and went back to Cuddy. She hadn't moved. She looked at him worried.
-Don't worry, sweetie, it was nothing.
-House! Why do you need to lie?
-I … I don't know, I don't want you to worry for nothing.
-So tell me! I'm not a little girl you can manipulate!
-Ok, he replied with a sigh. It was Wilson.
-What? Wilson is in your living-room!
-I didn't think it would bother you that much!
-House! I thought we agreed to keep our affair secret…
-But I didn't tell anyone!
-He came to me this afternoon… He wanted to know if I'm dating someone…
-I know… he told me about you and a mysterious boyfriend. He was worried about me, about my reaction when I would learn that you were dating someone.
As Cuddy remained still, House continued: Do you think I invited him to look at us while we…
-No, of course not, but … why is Wilson here?
-Blythe went back home and she asked Wilson to look after me. I tried to dissuade him from doing it but you know Wilson…
-You should have told me! Imagine he came in and found us…
-He could have learned something, House replied grinning. And I sedated him… he will sleep a few hours more, don't worry.
Cuddy rolled her eyes. It was obvious, House was still the same… On one hand, it terrified her because the first time she thought she could do it and… couldn't, but on the other hand she knew that's the House she loved. And she was ready to accept him for who he was, because with him, she would never be bored.
-Why are you smiling? He asked staring at her.
-Because you're the same jerk you used to be before your accident and…
-And? He asked arching his eyebrows.
-And, she whispered, drawing him to her, and then nibbling at his ear, that's the man I love. House smiled and kissed tenderly her neck.
They tenderly made love and finally fell asleep at dawn.
BANG! House and Cuddy jumped in the bed. Cuddy tried to hide her breast with the sheet, House sat next to her.
-You'll pay for that! Wilson shouted pointing a finger at House. How could you sedate me when I came to… to… Oops, I … I'm sorry, I didn't know that you … that you, Wilson added blushing as he saw Cuddy and remained like petrified.
-Maybe you can go back to my living-room while we slip something on, House replied ironically, staring at Wilson with arched eyebrow.
-Hem, yes, I… I do that, he said and gave Cuddy a quick look before he closed the door just in time to avoid the cushion House threw at him.
-I'm sorry, House said before bursting out of laugh.
-Why are you laughing? Cuddy asked him. It's not funny! Now everybody will know for us…
-You should have seen your face! And Wilson's when he saw you naked in my bed!
-House! But Cuddy couldn't help laughing too as she remembered Wilson's face. Poor Wilson! Give me one of your t-shirt, I can't remember where I put my clothes yesterday.
-Nope.
-Why?
-'Cause you're too sexy with my t-shirt and Wilson had already enough with the perfection, not too much in one day, pretty girl, we have to treat him gently. Slip this on, he said and threw at her a long robe.
Cuddy looked at it; she didn't seem to find it for her taste. House, are you sure? It's…
-It's what? Not sexy? That's why I want you to wear it!
-House! I won't! Give me a t-shirt!
-Or?
-Or I go in your living-room just like this!, she replied exhibiting her perfect body. House looked at her. He was sure she wouldn't do it, but who knew? She could be impulsive sometimes.
-Ok, take this shirt!
-Better, she replied with a naughty smile.
-Much better, House added with hungry eyes after she slipped it on. But don't forget I AM your boyfriend…
-Are you jealous?
-Let's go, he replied moving slightly back to let her by and grabbed her butt.
-House!
Wilson was sitting on the couch.
-I'm sorry Cuddy, I didn't know that you… and House were …
-Don't worry Wilson but if you tell anyone of what you saw I…
-I'll punch you, House said before Cuddy could end her sentence.
-I … I saw nothing, Wilson replied as red as a beet.
-I don't know why, but I have the impression that you're lying, House replied ironically with a smirk. Just look at the smile on your face! It's obvious you appreciated what you saw…
-House! … Cuddy, I can assure you, I …
-Shut up Wilson! She said.
-Why didn't you tell me when Blythe asked me to look after you!
-I tried to, but you didn't listen to me!
- And yesterday when I…
-I couldn't.
-If you have told me that you and Cuddy were together again, I…
-You would have given me advice!
-Maybe… I don't want you to screw up one more time…
-Great, Mr. "3 times happily married and divorced", for sure, you know how to handle a relationship with women
-House, you … you…, Wilson was just pointing at House, he couldn't find his words.
-Does anyone want some coffee? Cuddy asked feeling it was time to intervene.
Both looked at her surprised. They almost forgot she was there.
-Yes, please, Wilson replied. House nodded.
The two men remained silent while Cuddy was making coffee. When she came back, they all sat down: House and Cuddy on the couch, Wilson on a chair. After a few seconds, Wilson said:
-So, you're back together!
They nodded.
-Since when?
House looked at Cuddy and she answered: Since two days.
-Well, I guess that you deserve a new chance; after all, you really are made for each other. But…
-But? House asked suspicious.
-But have you already thought of what will happen the day when House's memory will be back? House and Cuddy exchanged a quick look. Because you have to get ready for that day. Do you think, Cuddy, you can forgive him? And you, House, do you think you can forgive her?
-Wilson, I…
-I know, you don't like when I give you advice but you should be prepared for that, and I think it would be good if you talk about it. Maybe with a therapist.
-Wilson, I've already recovered my memory, House said and stared at Wilson. And Cuddy knows it, he added.
-Wow! Do you have any other news to announce to me? Wilson said a little upset that his friends have hidden these things. You're not pregnant by any chance?
-Wilson, don't get mad at us! Cuddy said jokingly. We wanted to keep our affair secret the time for us to be sure …
-To be sure that we really want it and above all that we are able to have a relationship, House ended, looking tenderly at Cuddy. She was smiling.
-Ok, sorry, I … And ?
-And what? They both asked.
-What did you decide? Do you think this time you can make it?
-I think we have learned a few things from our first try and…, Cuddy said.
-And that we're ready to have a relationship together because we know that we're perfect for each other. We have more in common than I thought and … she's the one I love, House added putting his arm around Cuddy's shoulders. Of course we're gonna still have banter and fight, but… I need her in my life.
-Unfortunately I know that we're gonna have hard times and quarrels, that he'll make me crazy with his procedures as crazy and dangerous, but effective… with his childish behavior but… I can't live without him.
-Great! I wish you to be happy together and… don't screw it up this time, Wilson said and stood up. I guess I should go now.
-Wilson!
-Yes Cuddy?
-Can you keep all this for you until we decide to make it public?
-Sure I can, Wilson replied.
-And…
-Is there something else I can do?
-Yes, can you tell my assistant that I won't be there today, she added smiling.
-I'll do it. Enjoy your day and be careful with the cast, he said with a wink.
Once Wilson gone, House bent over Cuddy to kiss her.
-I'm sure we're gonna enjoy it, he said smiling and kissing her.
-Yes, she whispers, drawing him to her.
The end