I'm not going to let myself write something longer until I see more episodes…I'm a recent addict.
Disclaimer: House is not mine. I wish it were, but alas…
In Return
With a sweeping look at the office, House realized that, quite luckily, all the required goods were within reach for his simple yet vengeful plan. Simplicity was key, but only in this case—it would be fitting for Cuddy to waltz in on something more elaborate and time-consuming.
"Clear message," he muttered under his breath as he fiddled with the computer speakers. "Don't steal my guitar again…" In the back of his head, House hoped his victim would be nearby, or all would be for naught…
"Aha." Eyes watching the screen intently, he clicked play and tightened his grip on the speakers' volume until just the right moment—
"WILSOOOOOOON!!!"
Quickly he flipped the decibel level from excruciating to bearable and sat back in the chair, waiting. Trying to appear calm was another key, but holding his breath, straining his ears—anyone could lose the nonchalant façade listening for the now-definite and hurrying thump of footsteps. Just before the office door was flung open, House allowed himself a barely discernable grin.
"What's…the…" Wilson gasped from the doorway, eyes narrowing at the sheer normalcy of the situation before him. "I thought…you…hurt yourself…or something…" Eventually, his gaze moved toward the computer screen, where Tom Hanks was floating on rough seas and looking rather scraggly.
After a moment they looked back at each other, and House rolled his eyes. The air of frustration was even harder to keep than he imagined. "Can't I watch Castaway in peace? Sheesh."
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I love watching these two. (smiles)
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