The next day Robin left for work while House was still asleep

The next day Robin left for work while House was still asleep. As she drove into the hospital so many thoughts were ringing through her mind that it was hard to keep track of them all.

I must be crazy. What makes me think that I have any control over this situation? She thought about how close they had been last night as House joined Robin at the piano. The look of relief on his face when the diagnostician met Robin's eyes was a sight rarely seen. Any other time, House would have simply acknowledged her with a nod of approval but not here, not with twenty eight keys rights at his finger tips all wishing to be played in harmony.

Harmony, was that what we shared? Why didn't I see it before? In all the time that I had known House from our first encounter at the center up until now I've never felt such an attraction. Well, I guess that's not too surprising I mean…House is an arrogant and sarcastic pain in the ass who doesn't care about anyone but himself, right?

No matter how hard she tried, Robin could not convince herself of this. She had seen this man at his worst when he was getting clean and during that time they had come to an understanding, not as nurse and patient or even doctor to nurse but as two human beings trying to find the answers together.

Pulling into a space near the front entrance of the hospital, Robin breathed in a sigh while turning off the ignition. Walking through the main doors leading into the lobby she could feel the curious eyes of the nursing staff upon her as they approached from behind. Nurse Brenda the senior member of the group furrowed her brow while speaking in a stage whisper.

"Is it true?"

Deciding to play devil's advocate for a moment, Robin tilted her head while meeting Brenda's gaze.

"Is what true?"

"Are you dating House?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

Rolling her eyes at this comment, Robin picked up a file from the reception desk while turning around to face her audience.

"Is that any of your business?"

"We're sorry. It's just a little strange."

Now Robin was curious. "Why?"

"You have to ask? Number one: House is an ass. Number two: No self respecting woman would ever go out with him and number three: He hates nurses."

"Well, apparently not." This being said, Robin smirked to herself before turning on her heel and walking away from the nursing staff who all continued to ogle her for a moment before carrying on with their work.

Walking into an empty exam room, the blonde female nurse felt her cheeks turn red while leaning back against the door.

We're they right? A knock on the door startled Robin out of her thoughts as a voice was heard to say

"Nurse Peterson, are you alright?"

Opening up to see a tall, handsome blonde doctor standing before her Robin sighed while smiling softly up at him.

"I'm fine doctor Chase, really."

"Are you sure? Because some of the nurses said that you were acting strange."

I'll bet

"Thanks for your concern but everything's fine. I'm just in the beginning of a new relationship and some of my colleagues happen to over hear."

That's when Chase smirked to himself while his eyes seemed to dance all over the woman before him.

"Well, I think it's great. You deserve someone special even if it is House."

At this comment, something snapped inside of Robin and she had to let it out. "Why does everybody in this hospital have a problem with him? Sure, he may be an ass at times but can't they see some of the good despite appearances?"

"Nope, but that's what your there for. I personally don't have a problem with House. He's probably one of the best doctor's I've ever worked with. (Pause) Do you want to know the truth about the man you're dating?"

This should be good. "Go ahead enlighten me."

Choosing to ignore the sarcasm he was given, Robert chose his words carefully while contemplating to himself for a moment. It wasn't often he was given the chance to speak openly about House in fact, the last time resulted with a punch in the jaw but this, this was different.

"From the hospital staff's point of view except for a select number of physicians, Doctor Gregory House is a crippled, caustic man who is only interested in solving the puzzle but, outside the hospital and behind that mask he shows to us, there is a man who has been hurt by the world and has seen human suffering at the point of extremes. He won't get near you unless he has a reason and he won't connect with anyone unless there's a reason why? Because those are the few ways he feels he can protect himself."

"How do you know all of this?"

At this question, Chase sighed to himself while crossing his arms over chest. The sincerity in his eyes was unlike anything Robin had ever seen which only increased her curiosity.

"It helps if you know the right people. Besides, House is just House every word he says, every step he takes well, you know the rest of the song."

"All too well, Thanks for the talk."

"You're welcome."

(What did you think of this chapter? I liked how Chase gave his two cents. It's always nice to bring the old faces back into the mix, don't you agree? Anyway, more to come soon and thanks again for reading.)