House

[im_torchwood]

Jack couldn't just leave well enough alone. When he had free time, he found himself haunting the hospital, driving past Greg's building, spying on him as he got coffee. He even lo-jacked his bike.

But actually talk to the man? That wasn't in the plan.

He was actually in the hallway outside the clinic when his phone rang. He stopped to look at it, but it was just his boss so he swiped the call away.

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[im_torchwood]

"Sure did," he nodded. "Don't worry, though. You'll wake up refreshed, I promise."

[drfeelbad]

House's eyes went a little wide; he hadn't been entirely sure of the answer. "Why?"

[im_torchwood]

"Well, because the way I mix the chemical compound leaves you feeling alert and not groggy," he explained, completely aware that hadn't been what House meant.

[drfeelbad]

"I meant, why did you drug me, you dick," House muttered.

[im_torchwood]

"Because I haven't gotten our reunion right yet. Don't worry, I'll get there. Until then, I get to keep tucking you in," Jack told him.

[drfeelbad]

"... it's going to make me forget?" House said groggily. "Fuck you. How many times have you done this? And also... how do you want it to go?"

[im_torchwood]

"This is only the sixth time," he assured him. "And I just want it to go...right. I miss you, Greg."

[drfeelbad]

"I didn't think this went badly," House mumbled. "I probably would have put out. But if you want some advice... you'll come off as less creepy if you don't wait for me to catch you. Just tell me the fucking truth, you moron. I can take it."

[im_torchwood]

"Duly noted," he said before grabbing a throw to cover him up.

[drfeelbad]

"... have I ever put out before you drugged me?" House asked, trying to keep his eyes open.

[im_torchwood]

"Not yet," he smiled.

[drfeelbad]

"If I'm going to forget you might as well kiss me again..."

[im_torchwood]

"It's okay, I'll remember," he said, but then kissed House on the forehead.

[drfeelbad]

House grabbed his hand. "Please don't do this again," he said. "Just let it be what it is. You're interesting. That's enough for me to - " And before he finished the sentence, he was asleep.

[im_torchwood]

Jack tucked the blanket up, then quietly found his way out and locked up behind him.

Next time would go better.