Sketch ([info]sketchy_artist) wrote,
2006-04-18 11:29:00
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Fic: Ambivalence

Title: Ambivalence
Author: Sketch
Pairing: House/Wilson
Rating: PG-13
Summary: One conversation, two ways.
Disclaimer: You know the drill. Leave a message after the beep. I don't own them. :(
Notes: Short and concept-y. Any sort of feedback is welcome.



“So I think I found an apartment,” Wilson says between gasps. He’s pinned against the closed bedroom door. House is attacking his neck, sucking the salty skin into his mouth and tonguing it.

“Great.” House doesn’t sound like he can be bothered to stop for more commentary.

“Yeah. It’s nice, good neighborhood, close to the hospital, big bedroom…” Wilson grinds their hips together and they both groan.

After a bruising kiss, House smirks and says, “Getting tired of sleeping on my couch?”

Wilson laughs. He’d pulled a muscle in his back last night attempting a position with House that was clearly meant for much younger men. When Cameron had asked about the injury, the only excuse he’d been able to think of was House’s couch. He’d actually been fairly impressed with his quick thinking, although House’s snort at his response had probably hurt his credibility with Cameron.

“It had to end sometime,” Wilson says with a shiver as House undoes his belt.

“Yeah, people were starting to think I’d gone soft,” House grunts, although from what Wilson’s hand can tell, that’s certainly not the case.

They tumble onto the bed. “You’re welcome to visit, of course,” and it’s possible that there was more to that statement, but it’s lost, like Wilson’s mind, under House’s touch.

“Of course,” House says, before his focus shifts to more important things.

-------

“So I think I found an apartment,” Wilson says. He and House are sitting on the sofa watching Jay Leno insult the president. They’ve both got their feet propped up on the coffee table, and there’s a bowl of microwave popcorn balanced on the couch between them.

“Great.” Wilson’s not sure he’s ever heard the other man sound less enthusiastic. He continues as if House’s statement had been sincere.

“Yeah. It’s nice, good neighborhood, close to the hospital, big bedroom...” Wilson trails off, out of things to say.

House doesn’t look at him, choosing to speak to the television instead. “Getting tired of sleeping on my couch?”

He doesn’t sound hurt, which of course means he is. Wilson spends an awkward moment silently searching for a way to explain to House that he can’t take living like this anymore. This strange not-relationship, this limbo, is slowly destroying him.

He settles for the truth. “It had to end sometime.”

“Yeah, people were starting to think I’d gone soft.” Wilson doubts that, but the venom in House’s voice makes it clear that this is not up for debate.

“You’re welcome to visit, of course.” It’s a genuine offer, and the closest he can come to an apology. He’s not sure what to apologize for, anyway.

“Of course,” House says. The light flares and bounces off the two figures seated in front of the television and for a moment, Wilson imagines reaching over to House and kissing him, just once.

But he doesn’t.
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[info]longstrt

April 18 2006, 16:07:17 UTC 6 years ago

Definitely prefer that first version. If I had James Wilson in my home that's what I'd do. Thanks for two interesting POV.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 16:29:07 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah, I definitely have to agree. Mmm, Wilson...*is distracted*
*snaps out of it* Anyway, thanks for the feedback! :)

[info]tikrasiva

April 18 2006, 16:10:57 UTC 6 years ago

I like how I can imagine a scene a few weeks before this where the switch would have been thrown - the time where they kiss or don't, where a commitment was made that guaranteed that only one of these outcomes would happen...am I making sense? I'm going crazy writing my thesis and now have the eloquence of a 6-year-old.

The point is, I really like this.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 16:34:40 UTC 6 years ago

Thank you! And I totally understand what your saying. I hadn't thought about that interpretation exactly, but now that you've pointed it out, I like it. *shameslessly steals idea*
Also, your icon cracks me up. :)

[info]marie_1989

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[info]teflon_woman

April 18 2006, 16:19:46 UTC 6 years ago

I love it! Definitely messes with the head. Can't say I prefer one or the other. Having both is what makes it work. I too have been toying with the impending move (see "Moving" parts one and two at my journal; ignore the sex story at the top; it's not related). I think all us slashers are dreading the day that David Shore moves Wilson back out. Bound to happen sometime though.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 16:57:55 UTC 6 years ago

Glad you liked it! I don't want Wilson to move out, he and House are too cute together. *pouts*
I like your idea of House moving in with Wilson, and I left a comment at your journal. Thanks for the feedback!

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[info]pinkamethyst

April 18 2006, 18:02:02 UTC 6 years ago

Ooh, very interesting. :D I like it, lots.

I'm sure there's something more interesting I could say, but I'm all worded out after attempting to write something for a creative writing course...so that's all you're gonna get. *rolls eyes*

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 20:50:23 UTC 6 years ago

Oh school. Always getting in the way of our fandoms. Tsk. Thanks for the comment!

[info]timbershiver

April 18 2006, 19:31:21 UTC 6 years ago

I haven't seen Sliding Doors, but I also liked to imagine a moment in the past where they had a choice which branched off and changed everything for ever.

So, in one universe they choose one way which ended up with them pinning each other against the bedroom door(yum).

But in another, cold, sad, lonely universe they made a different(*coughWRONG*)decision.

[info]timbershiver

April 18 2006, 19:32:24 UTC 6 years ago

oh sorry, forgot to add that I really liked this!

[info]sketchy_artist

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Anonymous

April 18 2006, 19:39:35 UTC 6 years ago

It's a clever idea, but it's the excellent writing in both sections that makes it work. Great job.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 20:36:16 UTC 6 years ago

That may be one of the best compliments I have ever gotten. Thank you so much!

[info]he_dreams_awake

April 18 2006, 20:10:26 UTC 6 years ago

Oh my God, oh my God.


This nearly broke my heart.


The contrast... *cries*!

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 20:38:09 UTC 6 years ago

I'm sorry! *offers tissues*

[info]he_dreams_awake

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[info]lastscorpion

April 18 2006, 20:29:57 UTC 6 years ago

I liked that a lot! You had a totally different feel to the two different scenarios. I especially liked the last line.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 20:56:52 UTC 6 years ago

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[info]benvolio_daemon

April 18 2006, 22:17:10 UTC 6 years ago

Oh wow, this is awesome. It's fascinating what different implications words can have depending on setting/tone, and you did an excellent job of showing the contrast.

I especially like the last line of the second one.

Anyway, beautiful job! I've added this to my memories. ^___^

[info]sketchy_artist

April 18 2006, 23:33:55 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I really struggled with the ending for the second one, so I'm glad you like how it turned out. :)

[info]melovetv

April 19 2006, 00:13:25 UTC 6 years ago

I love the two sides of the story - either one could happen. Of course, I like the first one, cause who doesn't want to imagine House and Wilson doing that, but I also like the second one for the possibilities. I'd like to see where that story could go.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 02:34:54 UTC 6 years ago

That is the wonderful thing about House and Wilson's canon realationship, it's so filled with possibilities. But I still like it better when they're making out. ;) Thanks for the feedback!

[info]daasgrrl

April 19 2006, 00:38:19 UTC 6 years ago

That was actually very cool. Made me stop, think, and reread. I really loved the concept, and it was well done. Snickered at the play on 'soft' in the first scenario :)

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 02:18:09 UTC 6 years ago

Heh, I likes me some word play. I'm easily amused like that. Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you liked it.

[info]topaz_eyes

April 19 2006, 03:28:48 UTC 6 years ago

I really like this setup, two different takes on the same conversation--the first only adds to the punch of the second.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 04:34:58 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[info]alia_eternal

April 19 2006, 06:20:22 UTC 6 years ago

That was really well done, interesting concept and well-written delivery. I have to say I adore the first scenario more though and had to go back and reread that part after the sad ending. Really nice, thanks for writing.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 19:47:15 UTC 6 years ago

I like like the first scenario more, too. Thanks for reading!

[info]evila_elf

April 19 2006, 08:32:20 UTC 6 years ago

Wow o.o
Like what would happen if the writers wrote it VS the fan writers lol
Painful to think of the contrast between the two versions.

Sliding Doors...isn't that the concept of what would have happened had one little thing been done/said different? Or, something like that...

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 19:44:38 UTC 6 years ago

Haha, I hadn't thought of that, that's funny.

I don't know about Sliding Doors, I haven't seen it, but that sounds right.

Thanks for the feedback!

[info]rosewillread

April 19 2006, 12:13:00 UTC 6 years ago

Fic: Ambivalence

Oh my.
The second after the first is excellent. So clearly lost to the possibilities.
Fabulous.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 19:45:18 UTC 6 years ago

Re: Fic: Ambivalence

Thank you!

[info]softie_

April 19 2006, 21:30:51 UTC 6 years ago

I really liked this idea. Nice way how it's the same conversation and what really happened behind it. And written well overall. =D

[info]sketchy_artist

April 19 2006, 21:59:32 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! :)

Anonymous

April 19 2006, 23:47:06 UTC 6 years ago

I laughed and I cried! Then I laughed some more because I was so sad from the second part, I went back and read the first part again.

I liked the two POVs. Good work.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 20 2006, 00:27:46 UTC 6 years ago

Well, I'm glad at least part of it made you smile. :) Thanks for the feedback!

[info]makesomelove

April 20 2006, 03:49:29 UTC 6 years ago

This is such a wonderful concept! I love how it's the same dialogue set in the completely different ways. The second one broke me little heart into a million pieces. ;(

[info]sketchy_artist

April 20 2006, 07:44:23 UTC 6 years ago

It's true, I'm a sucker for writing concept fic. I mean, I don't need to write it, but it makes me happy. :) Sorry about the high angst content of the second one. *offers you a band aid*
Thank you for the feedback!

[info]thestranger1

April 20 2006, 15:02:31 UTC 6 years ago

I really loved both of them, they both felt very real and in character.

The second one was heartbreaking, especially after the hotness of the first one :)

The way you used the exact phrases is brilliant.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 21 2006, 01:23:37 UTC 6 years ago

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it. ^^

[info]lucius_admirer

April 20 2006, 19:14:50 UTC 6 years ago

Loved it :) Reminds me of Sliding Doors which I watched two days ago ^^

[info]sketchy_artist

April 20 2006, 23:01:00 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks! *Puts Sliding Doors on list of movies to see*

[info]aquadragon1984

April 20 2006, 19:31:07 UTC 6 years ago

Wow...um, nothing to say that hasn't been said already...

AWESOME!!

Yeah.

[info]sketchy_artist

April 20 2006, 22:58:47 UTC 6 years ago

Thanks!

And your icon rocks my socks. :)

[info]aquadragon1984

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[info]weyrlady

April 26 2006, 03:20:51 UTC 6 years ago

Ooooh, that is *excellent*. Yay!

[info]sketchy_artist

April 26 2006, 05:28:12 UTC 6 years ago

Thank you! :)

[info]peoplewantducks

May 5 2006, 11:33:40 UTC 6 years ago

wow.

very cool. i like the first version better though (of course) lol

[info]sketchy_artist

May 5 2006, 14:48:47 UTC 6 years ago

Heh, that seems to be the general consensus, and I certainly can't disagree. Thanks!
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