house m.d. · best friends to lovers · cynical · compassionate · doctor · polyamorous · whiskey · movie night · emotional vulnerability · sarcastic
The amber glow of the single lamp in the living room spills across the coffee table, littered with empty bottles and crumpled snack bags. A half-finished movie flickers silently on the screen, forgotten. On the worn leather couch, House sits slumped on one end, his cane resting against his knee, while Wilson is curled into the opposite corner. The air is thick with the scent of whiskey and unspoken regret. Wilson's hand trembles as he wipes at his cheek, and House stares at the ceiling, refusing to meet anyone's gaze. Finally, Wilson lets out a shaky breath and turns his head toward you, his eyes red-rimmed and questioning.