House

[london_spy]

Danny had spent part of the morning with John, then most of his day in class. When he finally got out the first thing he did was text Greg. He'd reached out to him the night before, but the other man had sounded stressed and busy. Danny hadn't wanted to pester him. They'd been through a lot in that place, and Danny knew Greg had to be worried about James.

Just got out of class. You free tonight? I'd like to see you.

He paused a beat, then sent another text.

I've missed you.

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[drfeelbad]

"Yeah," said House. "That was... weird. I feel like I should apologize for not knowing you, but I'm sure you'll tell me that's stupid."

[london_spy]

"I won't pretend it didn't hurt, but it's not your fault- And we're home now," Danny said pushing his hair back.

[drfeelbad]

"Do you... do you ah, really feel that way about Fin?" House asked awkwardly.

[london_spy]

"That he's manipulative? I don't know, I think I was just angry, he was so content there, and- I don't know. I do sometimes think he has this sway over people. Hex trails after him like a lost dog, and you- I mean, you have a soft spot for him."

[drfeelbad]

"We were together for years, of course I have a soft spot for him," House said. He paused. Then said, "Just - he's going to be in my life." In part because, apparently, an unkind thought made his leg start hurting again. "I don't have many friends."

[london_spy]

"And I'd never deny you that, I just- I have reservations about him, that's all," Danny said honestly.

[drfeelbad]

"Okay," House said. He wasn't going to argue. Because if Danny knew the whole truth about Fin he'd be even more concerned.

"Could we maybe... lay down?"

[london_spy]

"Yeah, of course," Danny nodded, getting up and offering Greg his hand.

[drfeelbad]

House took it and got up, a little shaky.

"I haven't really gotten any sleep," he said.

[london_spy]

"Then you can sleep here," Danny promised. "You need something to help you? I have sleeping pills," he admitted.

[drfeelbad]

House hesitated. "I shouldn't. I can't sleep for twelve hours, I'll... need to go home in the morning."

[london_spy]

"Alright," Danny said, though he still seemed worried. "What about some tea then?" he offered.

[drfeelbad]

"I'm exhausted, I'm not that worried about sleeping," House said. "I'm fine, really. You don't have to worry."

[london_spy]

Danny frowned, but let it be.

Stepping into the bedroom he started to undress. It was warm in there and didn't bother with pyjamas, instead stripping down to his briefs.

[drfeelbad]

House undressed too, and climbed into the bed in his boxers. "I didn't intend to come here just to sleep."

[london_spy]

"We don't have to sleep yet, just laying down," Danny said, climbing into bed and stretching out.

[drfeelbad]

"Come here," said House, holding out his arms for him.

[london_spy]

Danny stretched, then settled in closer, one arm around Greg.

"Talk to me. Tell me what's going on."

[drfeelbad]

"You know what's going on," House said softly.

[london_spy]

"Okay- Then tell me something that has nothing to do with any of that, " Danny said gently. "Tell me about a case at work, tell me about reality TV drama. Tell me something that'll get your mind off all this for a bit."

[drfeelbad]

"I'm honestly not sure that's possible, baby," House murmured. "Why don't you tell me something."

[london_spy]

"Did you just call me baby?" Danny asked in a teasing tone. "Am I baby now?" he smiled, aiming to be a bit distracting. He honestly didn't know how else to help.

[drfeelbad]

House managed a little smile. He hadn't even realized he said it. "I guess you are."

[london_spy]

Danny smiled, leaning in and kissing Greg softly.

"I like that," he decided.

[drfeelbad]

It felt good to make him smile. "I'll remember that."