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by: mj0621
Disclaimers and stuff: See prologue...
Author's Notes: Swoon for Huddy! Gotta love Words and Deeds eppy! (3.11) ;) I could've fainted if I was the type :P. I was suppose to update my other CSI fics first but these rumors I heard about Huddy made me so happy I could write two chapters in a day! SQUEE!! Are we gonna be canon? Let's stay tuned. lol. Oh btw, thanks for all your reviews. I appreciate it all. :) Really. Without it, I'd never write and try to improve in the first place. And last note, it's been a while since I wrote third person so... All mistakes are mine.
Chapter One: Vexing the Dean
Impatient. Vexatious. Astound.
Gregory House was on his way to Lisa Cuddy's house when he abruptly stopped and mumbled obscenities as pedestrians took their time crossing the street.
"Sure. take your time crossing the road. I'm sure drivers here have all the time in the world."
One of the women shot him a glare whilst he proceeded.
He couldn't care less what they think. He was too preoccupied thinking what's with the discretion about Cuddy leaving the hospital. Did they think it's no big deal? Was it forbidden to talk about? Either those or the grapevine in the hospital is losing it's touch. He also thought about how Wilson told him 'the news'. Normally he'd be all worried and aggravated but he wasn't. Are they hiding something from him? Did Cuddy had enough of him and decided to leave? Did she get fired... for covering his ass? His heart skipped a beat contingently as those questions entered his brain.
He wants...
No.
He needs to know.
Another red light shone.
He was about to beat the red light but a cop standing by the corner gave him no choice but to stop. An old lady with a young girl was still in the middle of the road when the lights turned green. House moaned.
"Can't you guys run?"
The girl flabbergastingly looked at him and said "You're a mean guy."
House replied, "Yeah I am. Now hurry up. I have some vexing to do to a certain dean.." he paused "ex- dean I think."
The girl stuck her tongue out while the old lady mumbled "Jerk." House mimicked them then took off before the cop reached him.
"House - one. PD - zero."
The sun was setting when House finally reached Cuddy's house. He parked on the sidewalk, removed his helmet and hung it on the seat. He took a deep breath as he calculated on how to make Cuddy talk. He presumed that she'll not give any details that easy. After a few seconds, he stretched his arm and knocked. He heard her footsteps on the hardwood floor.
"That was awfully fast."
He wondered. Chinese, Pizza or... stripper? He grinned.
Cuddy opened the door while fishing for money in her wallet. "Hang on, I've got to..." She froze as she saw those all too familiar shoes and cane. She regained her composure by closing her eyes before looking at him with piercing eyes.
"What are you doing here?"
"Why yes, I'd love to come in." House said.
He started to enter but she blocked the doorway with her arm.
"What... are you doing here House?"
He sighed. He knew this would happen.
"Thought we need to have a little chat."
Her face was frigid and that kinda scared him "No we don't. Go home."
He push passed her, igniting her anger.
"House-"
He cuts her off by saying "Does the word 'leaving' make sense to you? Cause it doesn't to me."
Cuddy tucked a strand of stray hair behind her ear and closed the door.
"I don't see how it's your business."
"So you are leaving."
"Who told you?"
House sat on the couch whilst he replied, "I'd never rat Jimmy out. Aw... you tricked me."
Cuddy just stood there with her arms wrapped on her chest. House took the moment to admire the vision before him. Cuddy was wearing a white spaghetti strap top and a navy blue short... shorts.
Feeling a little conscious by House's stare, Cuddy cleared her throat waking him from his trance.
"What exactly do you want to know?"
He gave her a playful grin, "You have a lot of explaining to do. You've been a naughty girl."
Cuddy shook her head. "Let's just get this over with. Be specific or leave."
House scowled, "How rude. Why so eager to throw me out? Is your stripper coming? If he... she is... I'm into threesomes too you know?"
"House."
"Miss party pants' a kill joy. Okay. First, tell me why you're leaving."
Cuddy simply answered, "I need to."
House rolled his eyes, "Very satisfying."
"Deal with it."
He pointed at her using his cane. "I know you have more to tell."
She raised her brows and smirked.
"Are you threatening me with your cane?"
He returned her smirk. "Hm.. which cane are we talking about?"
She was about to retort when someone knocked on the door.
"Pizza delivery."
House bit his lip and simpered. "Stripper as pizza guy. Nice."
Cuddy gave him a silent warning to behave before opening the door.
"Here's your pizza ma'am. One fifty." the teenaged guy said then added, "Nice bike you got out there."
"Don't you lay a finger on it." House admonished.
Cuddy shoved the money to the teenager. "Here. Keep the change. Sorry about that."
Evidently, the guy looked aghast and nodded. "Thank you ma'am. Enjoy." Then he hastily left.
"You didn't have to do that. It's like you paid for a medium... unless it is a medium." He grabbed his cane and followed her to the kitchen.
"Why do I always have to pay people to forgive you?" Cuddy spat.
House had a devilish smile on his face. "Is that what you only do when you pay people?"
"Shut up. And it's regular since I never expected anyone eating it but me."
He limped and leaned on the counter facing the box. "Regular? Now I know
something big's up."
He reached and opened it and frowned. "Pepperoni with Pineapple? I never thought you were the type."
"Nothing big is up..." House suppressed his smile. "AND what's wrong with pineapples?"
House explained while he removed some of the pineapples chunks on one of the slices, "Some Pineapples make your tongue itchy and...-"
Cuddy slapped his hand and returned the fruit on the pizza. "Well, sometimes they are annoying or irritating but once you get used to it, you'll have no problem dealing with them at all."
House looked at her with a mocking voice. "Are you implying something Cuddy?"
She looked back with an evil grin. "What makes you think I am?"
She grabbed a slice and chewed a piece off. "If you want a slice, eat it including the Pineapple."
House grumbled, "Fine." He took one and ate half of it before talking. "I won't leave until you answer my questions."
"I already did."
He shook the pizza in front of her. "I meant clearly."
She grabbed two glasses from the cupboard, filled it with wine and put one glass in front of House.
"Tell you what. I'll answer your questions but I get to ask you as well."
He gulped his wine and nodded. "Fair enough."
"Truthfully House."
"That's fine with me."
Cuddy glared at him. "Questions regarding this topic. Nothing else."
He rolled his eyes. "Yes ma'am."
TBC...
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-mj(wgf)