31 Days of Drabbles - Set 3
Title: 31 Days of Drabbles
Pairings (for this set): House/Cuddy, Thirteen/Foreman, House/Wilson (strictly friendship or hints of more, depending how you want to interpret it)
Notes: Personal triumph - finally remembered to change my icon from the default one before posting, lol!
Disclaimer: David Shore owns "House M.D." and all things House-related. Songs belong to the artists and record companies. I own nothing, make no money, and just do this for fun.
Links to previous drabbles:
Set 1 (1 - 6)
Set 2 (7 - 11)
12. "Eyes of a Stranger" by The Payolas
When she'd first appeared in his bathroom, her smoky grey-blue eyes meeting his, he'd been afraid that he was hallucinating again. Even when she took his hand - even when they kissed - he'd doubted that this could really be happening.
"Cuddy," he said, needing her to reassure him as he pulled her on top of him again.
"House," she murmured. "I'm here."
Her mouth was hot against his. Her dark hair tickled his cheek. She felt alive, warm, real.
In the dark, alone with her, he could believe almost anything.
He hoped she'd still be there in the morning.
13. "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison
The kid developed an uncontrollable nosebleed two days after House took the case. Three days later, he was in ICU, and if House didn't find a diagnosis soon, he probably wouldn't have a day six.
House sat slumped in his chair, tossing his ball back and forth. He kept running through symptoms and theories, looking for patterns, searching for any little clues he'd missed. The answer shimmered at the edge of his consciousness, frustratingly close.
He tossed the ball upwards and caught it in one hand. Everything suddenly fell into place.
He grabbed his cane and headed towards the ICU.
14. "Next To Me" by Emeli Sandé
Wilson wasn't surprised when Cuddy marched up to him and snapped, "Where's House?"
"I don't know," he said.
"Chase thinks he left after his little stunt," Cuddy fumed.
"Probably went to a bar," Wilson suggested.
"I will kill him," Cuddy said.
Wilson held out his hands placatingly. "Honestly, Lisa, I haven't seen him since this morning."
"Well, when you do, tell him he's got twenty extra clinic hours," Cuddy said. She pointed accusingly. "And if I find out you're covering for him, you get fifteen hours."
Wilson looked suitably annoyed until Cuddy was out of sight, then texted House, Lunch?
15. "I Can't Stand It" by Eric Clapton
Thirteen opened her eyes. The other side of the bed was empty.
She was used to that. Sometimes she was the one to leave. It had never bothered her before.
She found Foreman in the kitchen, waiting for the coffee to brew. He had the same tense, tired posture she'd seen all week. Watching him, she thought it was ironic that he was pulling away now, just when she wanted - needed - more.
She wasn't ready to give up, though. She put her arms around his neck, letting him know she was there. He turned and hugged her tightly.
16. "Phasors on Stun" by FM
He stared out the window absently, wishing he could talk to Amber.
She'd probably say the same things she had when they were together. She'd wanted him to be happy, urging him to take care of himself, to do what he wanted.
He'd thought he knew what he wanted. But being Kyle Calloway hadn't worked. And no matter what the scan showed, he wasn't sure what to do next.
Shifting to stretch, he noticed House watching him and pretending not to. He realized he was sure about one thing. Right now, that was enough. He turned back towards the window.
Pairings (for this set): House/Cuddy, Thirteen/Foreman, House/Wilson (strictly friendship or hints of more, depending how you want to interpret it)
Notes: Personal triumph - finally remembered to change my icon from the default one before posting, lol!
Disclaimer: David Shore owns "House M.D." and all things House-related. Songs belong to the artists and record companies. I own nothing, make no money, and just do this for fun.
Links to previous drabbles:
Set 1 (1 - 6)
Set 2 (7 - 11)
12. "Eyes of a Stranger" by The Payolas
When she'd first appeared in his bathroom, her smoky grey-blue eyes meeting his, he'd been afraid that he was hallucinating again. Even when she took his hand - even when they kissed - he'd doubted that this could really be happening.
"Cuddy," he said, needing her to reassure him as he pulled her on top of him again.
"House," she murmured. "I'm here."
Her mouth was hot against his. Her dark hair tickled his cheek. She felt alive, warm, real.
In the dark, alone with her, he could believe almost anything.
He hoped she'd still be there in the morning.
13. "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison
The kid developed an uncontrollable nosebleed two days after House took the case. Three days later, he was in ICU, and if House didn't find a diagnosis soon, he probably wouldn't have a day six.
House sat slumped in his chair, tossing his ball back and forth. He kept running through symptoms and theories, looking for patterns, searching for any little clues he'd missed. The answer shimmered at the edge of his consciousness, frustratingly close.
He tossed the ball upwards and caught it in one hand. Everything suddenly fell into place.
He grabbed his cane and headed towards the ICU.
14. "Next To Me" by Emeli Sandé
Wilson wasn't surprised when Cuddy marched up to him and snapped, "Where's House?"
"I don't know," he said.
"Chase thinks he left after his little stunt," Cuddy fumed.
"Probably went to a bar," Wilson suggested.
"I will kill him," Cuddy said.
Wilson held out his hands placatingly. "Honestly, Lisa, I haven't seen him since this morning."
"Well, when you do, tell him he's got twenty extra clinic hours," Cuddy said. She pointed accusingly. "And if I find out you're covering for him, you get fifteen hours."
Wilson looked suitably annoyed until Cuddy was out of sight, then texted House, Lunch?
15. "I Can't Stand It" by Eric Clapton
Thirteen opened her eyes. The other side of the bed was empty.
She was used to that. Sometimes she was the one to leave. It had never bothered her before.
She found Foreman in the kitchen, waiting for the coffee to brew. He had the same tense, tired posture she'd seen all week. Watching him, she thought it was ironic that he was pulling away now, just when she wanted - needed - more.
She wasn't ready to give up, though. She put her arms around his neck, letting him know she was there. He turned and hugged her tightly.
16. "Phasors on Stun" by FM
He stared out the window absently, wishing he could talk to Amber.
She'd probably say the same things she had when they were together. She'd wanted him to be happy, urging him to take care of himself, to do what he wanted.
He'd thought he knew what he wanted. But being Kyle Calloway hadn't worked. And no matter what the scan showed, he wasn't sure what to do next.
Shifting to stretch, he noticed House watching him and pretending not to. He realized he was sure about one thing. Right now, that was enough. He turned back towards the window.