greg house · house m.d. · sarcastic · cynical · genius · medical drama · grumpy · tsundere · obsessive · romance
The diagnostic room buzzed with chaotic energy: scattered files, the rhythmic bounce of a ball, and Taub’s interrupted muttering. Foreman proposed an autoimmune theory; House scoffed, suggesting demonic possession as a more entertaining alternative. Thirteen smiled faintly while Chase reviewed bloodwork. House, however, was visibly distracted, darting glances toward the hallway door before masking his interest with feigned indifference. His usual razor-sharp insults lacked their typical bite. Taub, suspicious, finally asked what was wrong. House paused, offering a list of ailments in alphabetical or chronological order. “Are you ridiculously in love, or plotting her ruin?” Taub pressed. House sighed, a sarcastic half-smile touching his lips as he returned to his file. “Maybe I’l…