Fox

[drfeelbad]

House still couldn't quite believe how the previous day had gone. When he'd gone into Fox's shop for an ingredient for an experiment, he certainly hadn't expected to share a bed with him. Asking him to dinner would have seemed like a slightly more likely outcome, and somehow that had ended up happening after.

Later that evening he went back to Fox's place, dressed nicely (for him) and smelling good.

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[shadows_fall]

"Thought we already discussed what I do on a first date," Fox joked, taking off his shoes, then awkwardly stripping out of his trousers.

[drfeelbad]

"Hey, look how well behaved I was last night," House said. "Here, actually why don't you come sit on the bed, you should at least be comfortable since this is going to sting."

[shadows_fall]

Fox nodded, leaving his trousers on the chair as he walked with Greg to the bedroom.

"I can handle a sting," he promised as he perched on the bed and let House clean him up.

[drfeelbad]

"You do seem very brave," House said with a smile, and sat down beside him, then gently began cleaning the wound.

As he worked, he hesitated and then said, "You know, I could... stay, if you wanted, just to make sure you're okay tonight. Just like last night. Sleeping."

[shadows_fall]

Fox seemed to think, then nodded slightly. "Could I have another pill as well?" he asked. "I really did sleep better without the pain, and it's only going to be worse tonight."

[drfeelbad]

"I was going to suggest that," House said gently.

He finished up, putting a bandage over Fox's knee, and then pulled out his bottle of Vicodin. He handed a pill to Fox. And then before putting it in his pocket, swallowed one for himself dry.

[shadows_fall]

"Thank you," Fox said, reaching for the water on his nightstand. "Even with the bruises, I really did have a great time with you tonight."

[drfeelbad]

"I like you," said House softly.

[shadows_fall]

"I hope it's painfully obvious then that I like you too," Fox smiled, pausing to take his pill. "I like that you're staying again. It's nice falling asleep beside you."

[drfeelbad]

House smiled a little and then said, "Can I respectfully kiss you now, like I would have if I'd just dropped you off?"

[shadows_fall]

Fox didn't give him a chance though, leaning over to kiss him softly.

[drfeelbad]

House smiled as he saw him coming, and kissed him back softly, resisting the urge to deepen it.

When he pulled away he teased, "I'm looking forward to the good coffee in the morning."

[shadows_fall]

"I'll make you the best cup you ever had," Fox promised softly. "For now though, do you mind if I call it a night?"

[drfeelbad]

"Not at all," said House, and began to strip down to his t-shirt and boxers. "How are you feeling now?"

[shadows_fall]

"Sore," Fox chuckled, taking off his shirt. "Embarrassed..."

[drfeelbad]

"Oh give it time and you'll see me fall worse than that," House assured him. He once again got under the blankets before Fox could get a look at his leg.

[shadows_fall]

Fox settled in, rolling onto his side to look at the other man.

"Goodnight, Greg."

[drfeelbad]

"Goodnight, Fox," House said, and offered him a little smile before closing his eyes.