corbin

[drfeelbad]

House had a feeling that this was going to end badly, but he couldn't bring himself to care. He'd enjoy it while he could, and that meant he wanted Corbin to enjoy it, too.

He got a room at a swanky hotel and checked in a little early. Made some preparations, and then texted Corbin the address and room number. He felt a little silly doing all this. Though as long as Corbin didn't think so, it would hopefully be well worth the effort.

In terms of his appearance though, House looked the same as always. Freshly showered, and he was wearing his favorite tshirt, but he had no desire to be someone he wasn't.

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[prince_of_nymphs]

Corbin drank deep from his glass, then nodded.

"Mmm, it's lovely," he said. "Just the right mix too."

[drfeelbad]

"I didn't make it, just tipped the bartender very well," House said. He wasn't usually a wine person but it was good. Refreshing, too. "You're not hungry yet, are you?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"No, not yet. Let's just relax a bit," Corbin suggested.

[drfeelbad]

Part of House wanted to jump right into bed with him, but...

Instead he said, "There's a balcony. Why don't we sit outside for a bit before the sun sets."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I'd like that," Corbin smiled, touched by the romantic suggestion and taking his glass along with him. "I bet the view's lovely."

[drfeelbad]

"It is," said House, opening the french doors and leading him outside. "I'm not exactly posh but I do know good hotels."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"A man of taste," Corbin smiled, leaning over to kiss his cheek before settling into one of the chairs so he could look out over the city.

"It's lovely, isn't it?" he said softly.

[drfeelbad]

"Beats New Jersey," House said, and put his feet up on the railing. "How was your day?"

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Boring, to be honest. I spent the morning in meetings," Corbin admitted. "What about you? Thrills and excitement?"

[drfeelbad]

"Actually no, I just took the day off," said House. "Didn't want to risk getting assigned a new patient at the last minute who might take my attention away from you."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"You charmer," Corbin grinned, putting his feet up as well. "Who knew you were such a romantic under all that stubble?"

[drfeelbad]

"It's rare," House assured him. "You should feel very special."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"I do," Corbin said, in a tone that really made it seem as though he meant that sincerely.

[drfeelbad]

House looked a little embarrassed for a second and then said, "You know Dr. Cameron, who works for me? She extorted me into a date a couple of years ago."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"That sounds... Not good," Corbin frowned.

[drfeelbad]

House shrugged. "It was fine. She thought she was in love with me. But she wasn't. She just wanted to fix me. I called her on it, and that was that."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"You don't need fixing," Corbin replied. "I enjoy you exactly as you are."

[drfeelbad]

"Mmmmm beauty in the eye of the beholder," House said. "But I appreciate that."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Sure," Corbin smiled, shrugging one shoulder and sipping his drink, before returning his attention to the skyline. "Do you like London?" he asked after a moment.

[drfeelbad]

"It's not bad," House said with a shrug. "I've lived in a lot of different places. Didn't even live in the states for most of my childhood so I have no nostalgia for the shitty parts of America."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Where was your favourite place, and why?" Corbin asked, wanting to learn just a bit more about the other man.

[drfeelbad]

"Mmmm Egypt, I think," House said, looking out at the city and smiling a little. "Fancied myself a treasure hunter."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Oh? And did you find anything exciting?" Corbin asked with a grin. "I could see you being a bit of an adventurer."

[drfeelbad]

House chuckled. "I found an old coin once and thought I was Indiana Jones. But more importantly... what I learned helped me save a patient later. I told you about the woman who was poisoning her husband with gold."

[prince_of_nymphs]

"Right, yeah, I remember," Corbin nodded.