And the tables have turned.
"Just another regular day" thought House when he entered the hospital that day; but in fact, it wasn't. It was Valentines Day, and the hospital turned pink for the occasion. This was a very unusual thing for the Dean of Medicine to do (even if she was a woman and by that very much controlled by her emotions); But Cuddy thought the hospital could use the little festive change.
Cuddy didn't settle for decorations only, she also planned a little party for her precious employees at the bar near the hospital.
House didn't care much about this day. Being the arrogant lonely bastard that he was, he only thought about going home to his best pal: his scotch bottle. Though as of right now, it was only 10am and he was doing his best to hide from Cuddy. He didn't want to do his clinic duty, and didn't particularly want to see a new patient either.
So he found an empty room over at the oncology unit, and watched TV. About two minutes after getting comfortable in the room, showed up, who else, but his best friend Wilson.
"What are you doing here House?"
"The same thing I always do Wilson, try to take over the world! (While not working, and imagining Cuddy naked)" He answered smugly.
"Well, do it somewhere else, I need this room for a patient."
"So… Wilson, what are we doing tonight?" House changed the subject cleverly.
"You are aware that it's Valentines Day today, or did you manage to overlook the red and pink hearts everywhere." Wilson started losing his patience.
"Oh I saw these little thingies. I just figured it was because of Cuddy taking hormones again. Beside, I know you better than any of your ex wives, ex girlfriends, ex one night stands… therefore, you should spend your night with the person you share the greatest intimacy with – me." House replied thoughtfully.
Wilson, still amazed by the fact his friend managed to even pronounce the word intimacy, just shrugged and said "I'm probably going to regret saying this, but I've got plans for tonight. And for a matter of fact I also have a patient." He suddenly remembered. "So please leave the room and go to your office. Or something." He left.
A few hours have past and House has stayed at the same condition as we left him: Staring blankly at the TV, imagining Cuddy naked and of course – not working. Though now, he was not working in the clinic, while waiting for Wilson to go out so he could annoy him some more, so eventually he'll give up and agree to go out drinking with him.
As 6pm came, Wilson was out the door (always working the extra hour, that Wilson), followed by no other than Gregory House. Without a word being said, Wilson turned around and told House "I am NOT going out with you! I have a DATE! With a WOMAN!"
"Well, if you throw out the W and O, you don't. Lucky for you, I happen to be a man."
"Cute House. Very cute. Fine, I'll go out with you for just one drink, and then I'll go to my date. If I see you poking around there, I…I… Well, I probably won't do anything. I still don't want you there!" Wilson 'threatened'.
House just grinned and said "Oh I knew you were looking for an excuse to spend time with me."
Together they went to the bar next to the hospital (which ironically was also called 'The bar next to the Hospital'). Though as soon as they entered the joint, House noticed that something was very wrong. Instead of the place being all dark and depressing – it was lit up and sparkly looking. Instead of all the usual drunks hanging around – the place was filled with happy getting-free-drinks hospital employees.
"Wilson!" House yelled "You tricked me! Good for you. Don't ever do it again."
Wilson smirked "Well, Cuddy and I figured you'd never come to a hospital event otherwise."
"You were right." House agreed.
"He came." Cuddy noticed. Wilson plan has worked. "Tonight is going to be a very long night." She thought, but never the less she was happy he came.
As soon as she saw him, something inside her lit up. He wasn't very nicely dressed, he hasn't even shaved in days, but he was still very handsome – and that was enough to make her shiver.
A few minutes have passed and he noticed her staring at him shamelessly, with a glassy look in her eyes. He has seen this look in her eyes, only once before, years ago.
"Cuddy, have you been drinking?"
"No, House. Have you?"
"Always" He smiled.
"So… House, I never thought I'd see you in a hospital staff party" Cuddy said with a devilish look on her face.
"Well...I…" for the first time in his life, House couldn't think of a clever comeback, as he was dazzled by that look in her eyes.
Cuddy grinned with a marvelous winning look on her face. "See you later House" she winked and went to the other side of the bar.
House could swear he felt a slight pinch in his ass, as she left.
He continued standing at the same spot, confused. "Was she FLIRTING with me?" he wondered. "Is she sick?! Maybe Cuddy and Wilson are trying to trick me again."
Except they weren't, something naughty was coming up the dean of medicine's mind.
The evening turned into night, and Cuddy was trying to keep herself busy and away from House. She was afraid she might do something inappropriate if she'll be too close to him. Still, she couldn't stop thinking about him: His abs, his chest, his ass. She wondered how they would feel in her hands, on her body.
Then, she spotted him again, sitting by himself at the bar, looking miserable. This made her feel guilty.
"House! What's going on?"
"Well, Wilson just ran off with some random nurse, and he was my ride. I guess I'll have to stay here all night." Playing the guilt card on her always seemed to work.
"Don't be silly, let's share a cab together."
"Okay." He answered.
As they both got into the cab, Cuddy confessed "I'm really happy you came tonight, House. "
"It seems like I didn't have a choice."
"I know, but you stayed."
There was silence. Not a word had to be said, as they both just looked into each other's eyes.
Without even noticing, Cuddy reached for House's cheek. She touched it, slightly, and felt as if she is was swirling in the water. She wanted more. She wanted to be closer. She grabbed his face and kissed him gently at first, but wilder and wilder as she kept kissing him and she practically sat on his lap.
Suddenly, she noticed the cab had stopped next to her home. She got off of House's lap, paid the cab driver and said "Good night House."
Cuddy left House speechless. Defeated.