The Middle (College Years)

Lisa sat in her dorm room bored out of her mind. It was her freshman year. She worked her butt off. Making the perfect grades for the perfect life she always wanted. She didn't get out much therefore had no idea where to go. While some of her classmates were busy studying for make ups. Lisa passed her exams and her professors were waiting an extra week before they issued new assignments. As she glanced over a book her roommate came into the room. "Hey Lise."

Lisa took in the site of her room mate Jesse. She had short dirty blond hair, tights, and a baggy shirt that hung off of her left shoulder. Showing off her neon purple sports bra. Shaking her head at her friends' attire Lisa decided they needed something to do. "Hey Jesse I'm bored. We need something to do." Jesse smiled at her roommate "I can't believe you finally want to get out of these four walls. This is good I could use some company. Remember that cute guy Jeff?" Not waiting for Lisa's responses, Jesse continued to talk. "Well he's Randy's roommate it would be cool if you joined us for the ride to the Lacrosse game. That way Jeff isn't the third wheel. Who knows the two of you may hit it off."

Lisa did everything in her power to remember Jeff, as she thought to herself. The name seemed familiar but the face did not make a permanent mark in her memory. Then it hit her 'the boring guy'. "I don't know. He's okay but he seemed...I don't know how to put it but he's not my type." Lisa didn't know how to say it but they guy had a way with words. Not in a good way. For a second Lisa considered going back to her book. Obviously nothing good would happen during her rare break.

Jesse rolled her eyes at her roommate, "Books are the only things I've seen you show interest in. Just come and have some fun. I can use some alone time with Randy. You'll probably hit it off you never know. You've barely met the guy." Lisa sighed and shrugged her shoulders, "Fine. He better not be a jerk." Jesse knew he was far from a jerk. He was boring but definitely not a jerk, "He's a nice guy, now let's go or we will be late for the game."

Four hours later, there team had won by a goal. Everyone decided to head to the lake to celebrate. Randy, Jeff, Jesse and Lisa were in the car on there way to the lake. "Oh Lise, I can't believe they won. Wow this is great. I told you it would be great." Lisa shook her head at her friend. She had a few beers and Lisa could definitely tell by her loopy tone. "Did you enjoy the game?" Jeff asked in his timid tone. He hadn't said much luckily every time he tried to talk to her the crowd would drown him out with cheers. "Yeah, it was pretty cool. I've never been to one before." Jeff looked at her as if she was an alien. "Wow really? Well I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Man I still can't believe Greg got the ball at the end. That guy is awesome. He's also a brilliant student." Lisa listened to Jeff as he continued to rant about Greg and slowly became bored. She had already heard of him. She had never met him but his reputation definitely gave him no need for an introduction.

As Jeff continued to go on and on about Gregory House Randy finally had enough. After a drink he didn't mind saying what was on his mind. "If he's so great why don't you date him." Randy interrupted Jeff's rant. Randy, Jesse and Lisa started to laugh. The car soon became filled with small talk. Everyone mentioned grades and the professors they liked and disliked. "Oh great we're here," Jesse pointed out. She began to unbuckle her seat belt and join the small group of people forming by the lake.

After they parked and got settled. A few more cars showed up but it seemed to be a small gathering of 25-30 people. Two of Randy's friends walked up to him and started small talk. He handed a random guy his car keys "If I get to drunk don't let me drive." Lisa was a bit relieved and happy that Randy would be responsible. As everyone became much more relaxed Randy grabbed Jesse and kissed her. "See ya, at the lake."

Jesse turned to Lisa "We'll leave you guys alone for a bit." Lisa looked wide eyed at Jesse. She pulled her to the side, "You can't leave me with Mr. Snooze." Jesse gave her a pleading look. "I know he's a bit dull but only for a bit please Lisa. I promise I just want some alone time with Randy." Lisa didn't want to be alone with him she'd rather watch paint dry. "Fine but you owe me." A huge grin played across Jesse's face, "Thanks babe." Lisa watched Jesse run off after Randy. She knew her poor roommate was head over heals in love and there was nothing she could do about it. She wondered if they'd eventually marry and have kids. A small part of her wondered if she'd ever really fall in love so young. As soon as the thoughts rushed to her head she pushed them away. Cuddy returned her attention to Jeff and decided to make the best of the situation.

Lisa gave him the most adorable smile he'd ever seen, "So what do you want to do? Want to walk around a bit?" Jeff started to blush but shrugged his shoulders. "Umm...we can sit on the hood for a bit. Maybe sip a few beers." Lisa wanted to do something different. Something fun. She could have sipped beer at a bar near her dorm room. Unfortunately she didn't want to be rude so she replied, "Okay that's fine."

After an hour or two Lisa puffed her cheeks after silence fell over them. Jeff had officially talked about everything she could careless about from Superman comics to the atom. This wasn't like the lake in her hometown. It wasn't something to sit and admire. The grass was cut low. Their were flowers perfectly placed by the trees. It was different but pleasant. The lake even looked safe to jump into as she noticed a few people decided to go for a swim. She assumed this is the lake everyone in her hometown wanted. This was nice but not the same. All in all a lake that should be used.

After a moment a thought hit her, "You wanna go jump in the lake?" Jeff looked a bit uneasy, "No not really." Lisa nodded her head. She didn't want to just leave him but it was official Jeff was boring. How could someone be so dull. Lisa thought the rest of the day would be boring until she heard an unfamiliar voice.

"Sheesh party pants needs to party. I say you should take her and jump in the lake." Lisa and Jeff quickly turned around and meet a young Greg House staring at them. He was dressed in his team uniform and he held that determined look he displayed during the game. Lisa didn't recognize him at first until she saw the number on his jersey.

"OH hey Greg didn't see you there. You had a great game. You have skill." While Jeff showered him with compliments Greg's attention never left Lisa. As Jeff talked House continued to stare at her. At first she meet his gaze. Wondering how someone could look so intense. She'd never had some one look at her that way. 'What is he doing?' She asked herself. After a moment of eye contact Lisa decided to stare at the ground as a blush slowly made its way up her neck and to her cheeks.

While Jeff kept talking House interrupted him. "Are you going to jump in with her or not?" Lisa looked up to see that his eyes never left her body. She didn't know if she should be afraid or appreciative. "Ummm...I really don't want to get my clothes wet..."

Before Jeff could say another word. House walked up to Lisa before Jeff said another word. "Well come on partypants let's go."House lifted her off the car hood and threw her over his shoulders. "What are you doing!?!" Lisa didn't expect this. Without another word House ran holding her over his shoulder and jumped into the lake.

As the two of them sunk into the water he finally released his death grip on her waist. She found her balance and began to swim to the top for air. As she caught her breath and realized the man known as Greg House surfacing above water and held a pleased smirk on his face. "You're an idiot! I can't believe you did that!" She smiled despite herself. To her surprise and his she used her entire body weight to dunk his head under the water.

Unfortunately for her this didn't bother him one bit. A moment after he was under water he resurfaced. He smirked as his head was finally above water. He lifted her up as high as he could and slammed her back into the water. As the two of them swam around and played they didn't seem to notice the time pass nor the people watching them.

After 10 minutes of splashing and dunking Lisa finally noticed her viewers. She realized she was at a lake playing with some man she didn't even know. Well she knew of him, but he didn't know her. 'I bet he doesn't even know my name,' she thought to herself. Once again a blush made its way to her cheeks. After swatting a large amount of water in his face she decided her time in the lake was up.

House watched her swim off and wondered why she was leaving until he noticed a few staring eyes. "Oh your shy now that you notice we have an audience?" House asked as he swam to catch up with her. Lisa glared at him but decided to just get out of the water. "Where are you going? I thought you wanted to swim." As Lisa exited the water she looked back to him, "I swam. Now I'm happy."

"Oh okay you just use a man for his body. Great, well, that works for me see you later in your dorm partypants!" Greg yelled as she set foot on dry land. He shook his head and continued to enjoy the water. Lisa blushed as she noticed a few people start to whisper. Jesse ran up to her with a towel and dragged her off to the car.

"Thanks Jesse," Lisa stated as she made her way to the car. "What was that all about?" Jesse had the biggest smile on her face. Lisa guessed she had watched the entire thing. "Nothing he's a mad man. He just tackled me into the water." Jesse looked at her in awe "That's so cute." "That's not cute. That's crazy," Lisa replied as she rolled her eyes. Jesse didn't believe a word she said. "Here I am thinking you are a quiet celibate. Oh no, you are secretly having a thing with one of the hottest guys on campus."

Cuddy looked at her wide eyed. "First off I'm not celibate. I'm focusing on school at the moment. Besides, I haven't seen that special guy." "He never chases after women he gloats and tells everyone how they chase after him. Then I see him playing with you in the lake. I think he likes you." Cuddy ignored her friend and shook her head. "No, he's just wild and wanted to be spontaneous. I don't even know him." "It's okay Lise, we're roomies you can tell me." Lisa put on a serious face as she noticed her roommate was serious. "There's nothing to tell you." Jesse pouted but let it go.

Jesse, Randy, Lisa and Jeff sat around the car and ate snacks. As they sat and talked for another hour. Most of the crowd started to head back to their dorms and apartments to get ready for there make ups. While a small crowd stayed behind they all agreed it was time to go. "Okay guys let me find that guy I gave my car key's and we'll head out." Everyone nodded there head as Randy left to search for his friend. Jeff and Jesse started to talk while Lisa leaned back on the hood and stared at the lake. Lisa's thought slowly drifted back to her hometown lake as she watched the sun slowly sink.

"Hey partypants, why don't you tell me where your dorm is?" Jeff and Jesse heard Greg's comment and stopped talking and started to listen in on there conversation. "None of your business," she replied. "Aww come on, I made sure you had a great day. I gave you everything you wanted." Cuddy glared at him, "No you didn't you made me miserable." "I know a lot of things. Trust me you were not miserable," House stated as if it was a fact. Cuddy rolled her eyes at him, "Whatever helps you sleep tonight."

House stared at her as she continued to lean on the car staring at the lake as if his presence meant nothing to her. If there was one thing Greg House did not like it was being ignored. "Fine, I guess this is goodbye." She knew that was his bluff so she played along. "I guess your right about something for onc..." Her last word was swallowed as his lips landed on her mouth. Lisa gasped and he took it as an invitation to slip his tongue in her mouth.

'SMACK'

Greg looked at her wide eyed. "What is wrong with you!" Cuddy glared at him, "What is wrong with you? You don't just kiss someone like that." "It was a goodbye kiss woman. Besides you said and I quote what ever helps me sleep at night and I'm sure that would work." House took his time to admire her drying figure, "Yes, you naked in my bed. That works for me." Cuddy wanted to scream but some how his actions amused her to no end. That was the last thing she wanted him to think,"Well goodbye!" He smirked at her as she glared at him.

Lisa had finally had enough she made her way to her side of the car. Of course he followed her, "Your hot when your angry. Did you know that?" Lisa rolled her eyes. 'How could one man be so annoying?' As she rolled her eyes they landed on Randy. Randy walked over swinging his key's in his hand unaware of what had happened. As he saw Greg House standing in their company he raised his eyebrow. "Glad your back Randy, let's go!" Lisa demanded.

As she jumped into her side of the car he followed her. "Awww partypants let's not end this on bad footing. Let's kiss and make up," Greg stated as he started kissing the window. Lisa scrunched her face trying not to laugh at him. "Go AWAY!" Greg put on a hurt expression and placed his hand over his heart. "Sorry partypants, didn't mean to upset you but if you want me to go then I'll go. You are the boss."

Lisa just stared off into space. Her dad was the only person to ever call her boss and the thought made a smile creep across her face. Greg noticed this and was satisfied knowing she was no longer upset. When she finally looked for him he was already walking away from the car. Both thinking that was the last time they'd see each other.

(A/N: Thoughts? I'd love some reviews. Let me know what you think.)