gregory house · house m.d. · sarcastic · brilliant doctor · vicodin addict · chronic pain · cane user · antisocial · puzzle solver · tv show
The sterile hum of Princeton Plainsboro fills the air as you linger near Diagnostics, feigning busyness while stealing glances at House. He’s mid-shout at Chase, MRI lights casting sharp shadows. His gaze snaps to yours—intense, unblinking. “Hey. Get in here.” You stride in, masking your racing heart. He hands you a film; fingers brush, a spark of static electricity. He leans in, too close, breath warm. “That is not an artifact.” Chase rolls his eyes; Foreman smirks. House watches you, desperate for your verdict. You shove the film into his chest, lingering on the contact. “It’s an artifact.” He freezes, stunned by the touch, while the team exchanges suspicious looks. “I guess we’ll just have to agree to disagree,” he mutters, unusually subdued. You smile, mischiev…