Every time he solves a case she understands why he's world famous and admired. Most days she just thinks of him as Gregory House, her annoying employee. But today, as he solves something that no other doctor can, she revels in his talents. Even when they were in college he was known. People envied the fact that she was his friend and wanted to know what he was like. Many girls were jealous when they started dating. Now, when she goes to conferences those who know his work ask all about him. Those who know his personality feel sorry for her, yet are still fascinated by him. She has a hard time trying to describe him to people because they never seem to understand how normal of a life he has. He comes in, does his job, and goes home. He doesn't do speeches or teach because people know what he's like and don't have the guts to ask him. He really is just a simple guy.

Her thoughts are interrupted by Wilson walking into her office. He hands a pamphlet to her.

"There's a Diagnostics conference in Chicago coming up and they want House to attend and speak. I drug him to the last conference like six years ago. Your turn."

She rolls her eyes. She flips through the pamphlet and sees many names that she recognizes.

"I don't know Wilson."

"Oh come on, they really want him to come. Just let them flex his ego."

She laughs. "Contrary to what he says, he doesn't like a lot of attention drawn to him. He's actually humble. He's always been that way. If you congratulate him on a case, he plays it off as if it's nothing."

"Are you going to take him?"

"Yeah, let me go talk to him."

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She opens the door to his office to find him reading a medical journal. She puts the pamphlet on his desk and he rolls his eyes.

"I'm not going."

"Yes you are. You're going to go and enjoy it. And you will give a lecture."

He groans and picks his book back up. Her eyes light up as she sees the author.

"He's going to be there."

He looks up. "Who?"

"Dr. Stevens, who you're reading."

She sees a little bit of excitement in House's eyes. He actually does respect other good doctors and she knows he only reads medical journals of people he's impresses with.

"In fact, Dr. Walters and Dr. Rutherford will be there too."

She had been watching the medical journals he reads. She actually goes and gets the same ones because she knows if House is reading it, it must be good. That, and if ever needed, she would have a topic to discuss with him.

"Fine, I'll go. But we're flying first class."

"Already made sure."

She knows that he would claim he wants to sit there because it's fancy, but he really needs the leg room. He would be miserable if he was in coach and he knows that she knows that.

"Good."

She gives him a small smiles and leaves.


okay first chapter is super short, but it had to be seperated from the airport stuff cause it's longer. Please review, i have a lot of this story written and will post if people want it!!! It will be good!!!