House & Phedre. NWS. (Don't tell Jimmy!)

[misanthrope_md]

After House's leg started acting up while he was chatting with Phedre and she offered to him a massage, House limped into the clinic ahead of Phedre, and then closed the door behind her. If he was going to take off his pants, he wanted someone to at least knock before bursting in. And for some reason he didn't like the idea of lying in his and James' bed for this.

He stood by one of the clinic beds, and his hands went to his belt. Then he hesitated. "Phedre, I... look, the scarring on my leg is pretty bad. I know that with my clothes on I'm a hot piece of ass, but my sex appeal is probably about to plummet." It was easier to make jokes now, than to have to deal with the surprised disgust on her face, or the pity.

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[loveasthouwilt.livejournal.com]

I was surprised for a moment at his urgency, and gave him a chagrined smile. "I confess it did not even occur to me... at home we must invoke the blessings of Eisheth in order to have children." I looked down at my hand splayed lightly against his ribs, flushing a little in embarrassment. "Foolish to think the same would apply here, of course... in any case, it is not the right time of the month," I said softly, hoping it would ease his worry at least a small amount.

[misanthrope_md]

It didn't make him feel slightly better, as he was sure she was aware of such things. Still, he had to at least... "For future reference, Phedre," he said gently, "and I'm sure that if you were having sex with a man who wasn't a complete idiot like me, he would have used one, but there are condoms here in the clinic. Contraceptives, just in case. I'm sorry, I really shouldn't have been so careless, I just go so swept up..." He pushed a strand of hair away from her eyes. "But yes, I'm sure it's fine. Just a precaution."

[loveasthouwilt.livejournal.com]

I smiled, my hand creeping up to rest over his heart. "Well and I am grateful for that knowledge, and should I be engaging in any more impulsive trysts in the clinic I will be sure to avail myself of them." I was torn for a moment; it was my wont to rise and dress just after an assignation, but this was somewhat different, and I did not know if he would want me to stay or if he would rather I go. In any case, my entire body felt relaxed and langourous, and I was not inclined to move just yet. "I hope nobody has needed any medical assistance while we've been occupying ourselves here," I said with a slight teasing smile.

[misanthrope_md]

House sighed a little. "Some things are more important than medical assistance," he murmured.

He tightened his arms around Phedre and added, "Maybe just a few more moments, but then we should probably get dressed, yeah?"

[loveasthouwilt.livejournal.com]

"Mmm," I agreed, "yes, I think that would be wise." My finger tracing soft patterns over his skin, I took a moment of quiet before saying softly, "I... this was very nice. Thank you." Another few heartbeats thus, and I stirred, giving him a lingering smile before rising to find my clothes.

[misanthrope_md]

House watched her for a moment before swinging his legs over the other side of the bed and taking a few seconds to collect himself.

As he grabbed his clothes, the guilt rolled over him. What had he done?

Well, James didn't have to know, and that was all there was to it. He wouldn't confront James about kissing Alcuin, and wouldn't telling him about sleeping with Phedre.

And things would go on as normal.

... too bad he didn't really believe that.