Ch. 12 – Gossip

On this bright Thursday afternoon, House is sitting in his office wondering what the heck's been going on all week. Chase has been staring at Cameron more than usual, and instead of glaring back at him like she normally does, she just awkwardly glances at him and looks away. And Foreman, well, he's acting normal. He's just paging through some brochures, probably thinking about what to do during his vacation.

House glanced at the clock. My show doesn't come on for another hour. What can I do? Wait a minute! Wilson! I haven't seen him all week. Wonder why he's avoiding me. I think I should go pay him a little visit. With that thought, House cheered up, and started limping toward the oncologist's office. When he got there, however, he found the door locked with a note taped at House's eyelevel.

"House –

Busy with WORK.

I'm all over the hospital.

DON'T look for me.

-Wilson"

House tore the note off the door. Suddenly, he heard the highly familiar sound of nurses gossiping. Their giggling was annoying him, so he started to leave while shooting them one of his scariest glares. But something caught his attention. He heard, or thought he heard, the words "Chase," "Wilson," and "showdown." He wanted to hear more, so he moved to an inconspicuous spot and tried to blend in.

"Really? Chase and Wilson almost got into a fight? Over what?"

"Apparently, Cameron. Becky said that they both professed their love to her in front of the clinic, and that Cameron shoved them into an exam room."

"What?!"

"It's true. Some people say that they heard screaming coming from the room. All I know is that Cameron left the room after about five minutes, and Wilson and Chase left without looking at anybody. They kept their heads down, so no one could see if they were hurt."

"Oh, I hope not! Chase is just so cute, I would hate to see his pretty face ruined!"

With that, it was obvious that this was all he would find out. As he left for the coma patient's room to hide from Cuddy, and catch his show, a smile formed on his lips. Now I can USE this!

A/N – next chapter – A date with Chase