Third chapter is up! Sorry about the short length of the chapters. I hand-write about two to three pages and, in the typing process, I cut and add whatever I feel doesn't fit or doesn't sound right, so I really cut the words down... Gah. Sorry, anyway, if the chapter length annoys anyone. Here we go!
Wimps
"What wimps," House commented, deciding to break the silence in the hallway and let them know he was there.
"What do you mean, wimps?" asked Foreman, turning around to face House. "And how long have you been following us?"
"I've only been following you for the past minute or so; very observant, you two."
Chase snorted as he continued reviewing a folder, never looking at House.
"And by wimps, I mean why the two men of my medical team let the one woman come to my office whenI was in a rage. Whatever happened to chivalry?"
"Damn it, Cameron," Chase muttered, slamming the file shut, tossing his head back.
"We told her to stay away from you," Foreman said, watching House for a reaction.
"I know, keep poor, delicate, flower-like Cameron away from mean, cranky, evil, dangerous Dr. House. I just ruffled her up a bit; she shouldn't have too many bruises." Seeing the horror on both of their faces, House rolled his eyes, adding, "I didn't lay a hand on her... the broken heel wasn't my fault. You two have no sense of humor."
"Where is she now?"
"Oh, probably laying on the floor of my office, crying, wondering why I did what I did. Joking, joking... Look, I'm not a babysitter. I'm hardly a doctor."
"All of that for what could have been one short answer," said Foreman, shaking his head.
"Yeah, I like doing things the hard way; short and sweet isn't as confusing, thus not as fun."
Cuddy burst into House's office, furious. She had called him to her office and, of course, he was ignoring her. After the fourth time she had called for him, Cuddy decided enough was enough.
However, there was no House, but there was one of his medical team sitting in his armchair in the corner, holding a broken shoe.
"Cameron," Cuddy put her hand to her head and shut her eyes. "What are you doing here? Don't you have work to do?"
"I'm taking my lunch break right now."
"But, you need to have lunch on a lunch break."
"Not necessarily."
Cuddy couldn't believe it. Here was the strongest female doctor, next to herself, sitting in House's office, quiet and humble.
"Let's go and get something to eat," Cuddy said, checking her watch. It was about time she went on break, anyway. Seeing Cameron holding her shoes, Cuddy added, "I have a spare pair until you fix those."
With a slight smile, Cameron followed Cuddy out the door.
I don't think this chapter is my best writing at all, but it's needed for a chapter I am coming up to that needs a lot of thought to work properly. I am sorry if it bothers anyone on the fact that this chapter went no where and only set up the next few chapters, but it's needed... Thanks for reading and please let me know what you think!
