House, MD FanFic
Title: A Few Small Bruises
Summary: She was only supposed to come out of this with a few small bruises. Apparently, fate had other plans.
Chapter Title: Jan. 17- Morning
Dedication: To Brettny, because you are one of the most amazing people on earth. And I know, I was supposed to finish this story in August. But I got lazy. xD What else is new? Butyes, this story is for you love!
A/N: It is rather difficult to write in first person when you aren't talking about yourself! This first few chapters are in Cuddy's point of view. It helps to pay attention to the dates and times as well. J And this will probably be the only time I will write a House story using the new team. And, pre-season 4 ending as Amber is still alive and well.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of House, MD. I DO however own Dr. Chris Robins. He is my own pride and joy; I created him and all that jazz. And I adore him. So no stealing him unless your name is Brettny, cause I gave her permission. 8D
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It had started out like a normal day. As normal as it could ever be for me anyway. My car was due for an inspection, so I dropped it off early. It was the place I always took it to, so I trusted them with it all day. Waiting outside for the person I called to bring me into work, everything appeared normal. The sun was shining brightly- maybe just a bit too brightly as it reflected off the inch or so of snow and ice on the ground. I was even smiling, something I found myself doing a lot lately. It might have to do with my boyfriend of about eight months. He was a doctor at Princeton-Plainsboro, a pediatrician to be exact. Doctor Christopher Jacob Robins, the sweetest, most caring and honest person in the entire world. Okay, in my eyes anyway. I don't deserve such a wonderful guy like him, I really don't. But for some reason he really loves me and refuses to leave.
I didn't have to wait long for a silver SUV to pull up in front of the car garage. It stopped next to me, the window rolling down. "Wow, doesn't someone look striking today!" The voice came from the man in the driver's seat. He had sandy-colored hair and clear hazel eyes. I looked down at myself, noting the normal blue top and black skirt covered by a gray jacket. I smirked at him, rolling my eyes, and then got into the passengers side.
"I dress like this every day, Chris." I pointed out. He leaned over, placing a kiss on my cheek and then handing me a Styrofoam cup of coffee. Taking the cup graciously, I rolled it between my palms, letting the steam warm my face.
"I know." Chris replied with a smile, pulling out onto the main road. "Maybe it's the sunlight." He looked over at me. "It's attracted to you… making you look more like the angel you are." God he was so corny. "And-"
"Watch the road!" I shouted, eyes growing wide as the car drifted. Reaching for the wheel, I tried to direct the car back in the right lane. A chorus of beeps and honks sounded around us. I took a deep breath, leaning back against the seat. "Way to go, lover boy, making my pulse sky-rocket like that."
"I really did that? Wow, I must have some skills." He wasn't talking about almost sending the car into a head-on collision. "You know you love me." Chris couldn't help but smile.
"Oh yeah? When was the last time I told you I loved you?" I crossed my arms over my chest, glaring at him. He kept his eyes on the road this time, but I knew he had a smart reply.
"I believe it was last night, when we were tangled in the sheets after-"
"Chris!"
"What?" His eyes flashed to mine briefly, gleaming with playfulness. "We're in a car, going thirty miles and hour, with the windows up and the heater on. Who's gonna hear me?"
"Still!" I huffed a sigh and faked a frown, but it just slowly slipped into a grin. He was right anyway, how was I supposed to deny it?
"Still!" Chris mocked with a sigh of his own. The tone of his voice wasn't serious though. Chris was hardly serious. He was a playful ball of fun in the most immature way possible; there was a reason he was in pediatrics. Sipping the coffee, I distracted myself by looking out the window. Chris glanced at me again, trying to gauge my mood. "Fine then, I won't give you the surprise hidden in the glove box…Oops." He gave a cheeky grin as my eyes widened, though for a significantly better reason this time.
"A surprise…? For me…?" I dropped the coffee into the cup holder and practically dove into the compartment in front of me. Gasping slightly, I pulled out a blue velour jewelry box. I opened the box slowly, giving Chris a wary glance. Inside was a diamond necklace. The chain was silver and thin but the charm was three diamonds fixed together, slightly off center in a line. I could only stare at it in awe.
"Because you sparkle like a diamond in my heart." Chris said with a pleased little grin.
"Will you stop with the cheesiness?" I was still staring at the box in my hands.
"The necklace is cheesy?" Chris' face fell and he looked hurt for a moment and I felt bad.
"No, you dork, those phrases." I rolled my eyes, fastening the necklace behind my neck.
"Oh. Sorry." But he was grinning again. I adored his smiled. Good thing too; he sure did it a lot. Maybe that's where I picked it up so recently…
"Wow…" I murmured, flipping down the visor to examine they way the necklace laid in the mirror. "Oh Chris! It's incredible!" We were now pulling into the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital parking lot, more specifically, the parking spot marked with Chris' name. I tore my eyes away from the necklace and grabbed my half-empty coffee, stepping out into the chilly air. Chris was at my side as I closed the door, one hand shoved in his coat pocket. There were a few moments of silence, the only sound being the crunching of ice and salt under our feet.
"I'm glad you like the necklace." Chris said as we approached the front doors. He had my free hand laced together with one of his now as we walked shoulder to shoulder. Neither of us minded, showing a slight display of affection. Off hours, anyway. Inside the hospital, Chris was Dr. Robins and I was Dr. Cuddy; strictly professional. We stopped a bit away from the entrance, both knowing that it would probably be the last time we would see each other before five pm. He pulled me close to him and I leaned up for a small kiss on the lips. Chris complied, and we stayed together like that for a few moments.
"Get a room. Stop taking up the side walk." The figure who reprimanded the two of us prodded my back with something hard and the coffee in my one hand sloshed over the edges.
"House!" I yelped, jumping backwards. He had already moved out of the way. Chris was brushing warm coffee off his coat. House's antics didn't bother Chris at all, something I was surprised to see. He simply shook his head, pulling me back before I went on a yelling spree and added hours to his clinic duty.
"Ah don't worry about it." Chris shrugged, watching House limp through the doors. "He's early today, isn't he?" Chris asked skeptically. I shrugged and sighed, dumping the now-empty cup in the closest trash can.
"What ever it is, I probably should go find out." I frowned a bit, following Chris' gaze. "I'll talk to you later, alright?" I turned back to Chris, who nodded in agreement. We both smiled and I waved. With that, and walking through the double doors, Chris and I parted ways.
Little did I know that it would be the final time I would walk into the main entrance of Princeton-Plainsboro. The final time my lover and I parted ways. The final time House would attempt to some how break apart our relationship, despite how much he had come to respect it. The final time I would see these hours.
My final morning.
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A/N: So, what did you guys think of that so far? How do you like Chris? :3 Yeah, I know not much of the plot is revealed so far, but I promise it will be in the next chapter. xDD