A Night Under The Sea

Chapter 2: Fevered Confessions To Coma Guy

Author: GiGi892

Rating: T

Summary: Huddy! The PPTH gang goes on a cruise. What romance will ensue? Not good at summaries! R&R! Please!!!!!

Disclaimer: Yeah right! I took me two months just to spit this story out! I don't own House or the characters…I wish I did : (

A/N: This is my first fic…ever! Be kind please! Not sure how many chapters there will be- I'm kind of winging it so enjoy! R&R!!!! And I'm not great with grammar. No Beta. Forgive Me: ) Sorry If Hugh Laurie didn't show up at your door for reviewing…he's a busy man! Tehehe…So I was up writing the next few chapters until about 4 am, and luckily the chapter makes sense…chapter three should be up in a few days…I have exams tomorrow- wish me luck!

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Sorry…enough babbling! This a short chapter. They probably won't get much longer but... Enjoy! On to the story------->

Most of the hospital's staff was busy getting ready for the cruise. It was now only one week away. House had most of his packing done. Going on a cruise, House expected there to be lots of food and drink, dancing and lots of snoozing. House of course looked forward to sitting- that's all he does considering the bum leg. He didn't look forward to dancing- once again, the bum leg. Plus his ego is way too cool to dance. (A/N: Even though he looked pretty cool on American Idol!) Eating- well, House is a man and men can eat. A lot. There was of course other activities the cruise line offered, but let's be honest…House does not participate in much. A rebellion. A loner. These activities would occupy a great deal of his time on the ship. The only thing that could really distract him from his peace? Cuddy. This date thing invaded his thoughts, seized his ability to process reality. It left him feeling unnerved. He finally concluded he was jealous. Gregory House was jealous of…of what? He needed to analyze this with a familiar face.

House lazily made his way into the hospital that morning, dressed in his usual blue shirt, sneakers, jacket and jeans attire. Lately, the casework was slow and clinic duty could always be avoided. House strutted straight to Coma Guy's room.

As always, Coma Guy lay there helpless and yet oh so helpful. At least to House. House started up their routine banter.

"So, still asleep I see." House pulled out one of the hospital lollipops from his deep coat pocket and plopped on the vacant bed beside the sleeping figure. "We need to talk. I have a problem, a dilemma you see. Think ya could be of some assistance?" No response came from the unconscious form. "I f happen to have an idea, don't answer. Just listen." Silence.

"Now, I don't know if you've heard, the hospital staff is going on a cruise to Miami. I am too. Wilson begged. And try not to laugh at the fact that I have to baby-sit a med certified grown man. Seriously, I dare ya". Crickets chirped.

"Okay. Anyways, all who attend are allowed one guest. I'm not bringing anyone along, everyone else is. Not really into the trend scene. Even Cuddy is attending." House chuckled, "Imagine that. The girl who is married to her job takes a break." Incredulous, House rambled on. "It doesn't bother me she's going. It bothers me that she's got date to go with her. I mean, who is this guy? A bum of the street?" House could feel the anger building inside himself. Not only anger, but hurt as well. Cuddy and House have history. There will always be tension between them.

"Why wouldn't I want her to be happy? Despite our arguments and disagreements, she is a good person. She deserves to be happy. Cuddy is smart and definitely attractive. She's actually pretty funny most of the time." He continued with a smile, "Cuddy can always put up a fight. Give me a challenge. Some days she is a passionate warrior, and others, she is a frightened kitten. And the way she twirls her soft black curls around her finger when she's gets bored. Or how she hums Peggy Lee's Fever when she thinks no one is watching. It's her favorite tune." House stated with a matter-of fact kind of tone. "And when…" He trailed off. The wheels in his head began to turn.

Epiphany! Like many of his diagnosis, it hit him like a bolt of lightening. Listing her traits and qualities, her habits- Gregory House has feeling for Lisa Cuddy.

House jumped (hypothetically) in revelation. "I like her. I like Lisa… I can't believe it didn't register before." He marveled, "Well gotta go. It's been great chatting with you." He doesn't say 'thank you', remember! He strolled down the hall past the nurses' desk.

"Dr. House," Nurse Brenda caught his attention," Dr. Cuddy said you have two hours of clinic duty today. What are you so happy about?" House was smiling bright.

"It's a beautiful day, isn't it?" House strolled away humming all the way to the elevator. "...fever when we kiss you, fever if you live and learn…"

"What's with him?" the assisting nurse asked Brenda. Ding. The elevator opened.

"It's House. Why bother questioning it?" Brenda stated with a shrug. House stepped into the elevator

"…What a lovely way to burn." And the mechanical doors closed.

TBC

Review Time!!!! Whatcha think????? Let me know. This time I am not guaranteeing that Hugh will show his face on your doorstep…it's such a tease. So, no they are not on the cruise yet and probably won't be till chapter four, but stay with me. Like I said I have exams to finish and don't know when I will strike up another chapter I promise you the Huddy action you know and love. Encouragement is needed!!! Muah!

Xoxo…GiGi892