Welcome, Laura! :)

I'm *really* glad to see that this series has come to the Board. B) I started reading this collection of stories at another site. It’s a place where I don't usually leave comments. In fact, I have only left *one* comment, there, to date. LOL And, it’s not because some of the other writing there isn't very talented, to be sure. But, I've mostly saved my comments for *this* place. :)

However, I was finally compelled to break my own rule LOL, because I was enjoying the humor and 'dance' between House and Cam, so much, in your writing. :) The tension, 'moments' and underlying, building chemistry between these two is delightful to see. B) It's nice to see Cam giving as good as she gets, when House can't resist being... well... *House.* LOL :lol: ;)

The series moves at a different pace, which is why fanfic is a welcome diversion. :) It's possible to create scenes and go places in fic that the series won't give us or can't show us. I love the electric little physical connections you're creating between these characters, along with all the word play and teasing. B) Looking forward to, hopefully, much, much more of this. LOL

Hugs,
Sanlin

Hello! (I didn't know this thread was here. :P)

(I remember your comment, something about a 'slow burn'?)

Anyway, thanks for the comments. I was hesitant to write anything, mostly because the show was only into its first season and the characters are still somewhat of a mystery.

I love moments where it's just a look on someone's face or the hitch in someone's voice. Or when you can look at a torn up parking lot and suddenly regret all the places you've never gone and all the places you're rooted to the spot, not going anywhere. It's easy for people to be attracted to each other on some level and of course they could jump into bed together. When everything is said and done, though, they still don't know each other that well and their motives remain a puzzle. But I'm just strange. I'd like to write things that other people forget. It's not just conversation or the shirt someone is wearing, it's the moment that encompasses everything.

Regarding the story, I had only intended it as a stand alone, and now it's four parts. So that's how that went.

Excuse the rant. ^_^

"Regarding the story, I had only intended it as a stand alone, and now it's four parts. So that's how that went."

LOL Yes, I think a lot of fanfic authors would chuckle at that statement. :lol: ;) Stories and characters *do* take on a life of their own. B) They begin having needs, wishes and desires or wanting to go places that they don't always inform the writer about, at first, until said writer is as 'hooked' as the readers... LOL

It's *because* the characters are mysterious that we need fanfic. Fanfic takes us all the places the series can't (or sometimes won't ;) ).

"I love moments where it's just a look on someone's face or the hitch in someone's voice."

I think I'm always drawn to series and acting like that, too. My first fandom, "La Femme Nikita," was all about "seeing the invisible," and now "House" has the enthralling acting talents of this cast and the infinitely expressive face and body language of Hugh Laurie.

"I'd like to write things that other people forget." I'm *almost* your perfect audience, then--I have a Swiss cheese brain. :lol: ;) But, sorry, even so, your writing is memorable. B)

"...it's the moment that encompasses everything." You do excel at this. It's these 'moments' that drew me to your fic--you capture them very well. :)

I can't wait to see where your Muses 'drive' you, next. ;)

Hugs,
Sanlin

That is true. I had a review at FF.net in which the person mentions how they're surprised each time they read a new chapter, as to where the story is going. I'm just as surprised as they are.

An example would be in part 2, where House talks about beauty. I had to write an essay for a class regarding the concept of beauty. I just had the idea of Cameron mentioning how she was only hired because of the way she looked, and that House could further clarify his point. That beauty is personal; it's nice to have symmetry and proportion, but if someone thinks another person is beautiful, symmetry and proportion are incidental. Twenty years from now they'd still think the same things, feel the same things, because of what that person's appearance does to them. At least that's what I thought. :P

Thanks! I don't start out trying to do that but every time I write a fic it's always an almost-plot, connected through random moments and conversations, if that makes sense. A lot of the other stuff I write doesn't refer to any previous episodes because I always write about things that they don't show. I remember stories like that as well. I'll remember a very general synopsis, but it's always a line like, "She liked when he slept next to her. If he was sleeping it meant she couldn't look in his eyes and see herself staring back." or something equally odd.

This was actually my third House story, so you could say I'm doing laps with my muses. They're a little different from this one and I haven't posted them anywhere. Maybe I'll post them here ... they're just hanging out and it bothers me.

Thanks again for the comments. I love hearing what people like (and don't). It's interesting.

Hi Laura,

Will you be adding more to this story? There's something very magnetic-yet-intangible to your writing. The characters take on a classical demeanor due to the variety of short soliloquies they sometimes break into. I like that it/they kept me off-balance and yet wanting more. There's a real beauty to your writing style. I had a very keen sense of place and an overarching sense of yearning to spoke from the depths of the characters.

Great stuff.

-Pradon

Hello!

I have two more chapters written, and a third floating around in my head. So, yes.

Although I do plan to eventually weave 'Spellbound and Swallowed' through subsequent episodes, most of what I have written so far is outside the scope of the show. The medical aspect is fascinating to some extent, but I love people. Their motivations or a split-second decision that causes their breath come a little quicker. A lot of fan fiction I've written usually doesn't reference previous episodes because it's more about the characters than the show. If that makes sense. :P

Thanks for the post,

Laura

Haven't had a chance to weigh in yet here so her I am...

With a complete brain lock!!! :lol: < shakes brain out of ear, slaps it on the table a few times, reinserts in ear>

All better now :D

I am really loving your story here, so many nice moments and as Sanlin said the 'dance' (not the more recent 'dance' ;) )between House and Cameron is so nice and subtle and slow and it just pulls you in as it's pulling them to each other.

This is definitly one of those fics I keep going back and reading, picking up on little things each time. I look forward to seeing much more.

Thanks for bringing it here and sharing!

Just finished Chapter six and had to say I am really enjoying the flow of this. Just enough of a tease to keep you wondering where it's going next. And how far it's going to go?! ;) :D

I didn't get the thing with the 'you're not supposed to be here' and the flashlight bobbing across the field? Did I miss something there or will more be explained later? :huh:

Thank you again for bringing this here for us homebodies that don't wander far from House T&M! :lol:

Hi,

Also really enjoying the fic. Thank you for all your hard work. So, um, to be really foward - will there be more of it? working at work all day is so not fun.

Hi Laura,

I was going to write to you before, but after seeing the latest part of the series on another site, I had to come here immediately to give you a shout out.

I'm very much enjoying your imagining of House when he's not totally 'on guard'. It's also fantastic to see Cameron messing House around right back.

You also have the pithy tone of our beloved bitter Doctor down pat.

All I can do is encourage you, girl! They'll get together even if you must drag them. :)