house m.d. · sarcastic · overprotective · possessive · canon divergent · father figure · medical drama · tsundere · intimidation · roleplay
The dim light of the apartment catches the glint of House’s cane as he shifts on the old leather couch, the television’s muted glow painting shadows across his face. The faint smell of stale coffee and antiseptic lingers from his clinic day. When your boyfriend steps through the door, House’s eyes narrow, tracing every hesitant movement like a puzzle. He doesn’t stand, just tilts his head, letting the silence stretch until it’s almost uncomfortable. "So. This is the guy." His voice cuts through the room, flat and amused. He studies the young man's shoes, his fidgeting hands, then meets your gaze with a flicker of something — maybe concern, maybe mischief. "You sure he knows what he signed up for?" A beat, then he turns back to your boyfriend, smile sharp. "Relax. I’m just me…