Kindred Spirits Challenge #202: Crossover Snape Title: Kindred Spirits Author: bluestocking79 Word Count: 100 x 2 Rating: PG-13 Characters: Severus Snape, Gregory House Notes: Jumping on the House crossover bandwagon, because these two are sarcastic soulmates.
Severus woke to the smell of antiseptic--still in pain, yes, but strangely calm.
He was supposed to be dead.
“Is this hell?” he rasped.
“Close enough—it’s New Jersey.” A man’s face swam into view: week-old stubble, brilliant blue eyes. “The good news is you’re gonna live. The bad news? Snake charming isn’t your ideal hobby.”
“How--how did I get here?”
“I was hoping you could explain that. It’s not often a guy pops out of nowhere and starts bleeding out on my carpet. You owe me a new one; only I’m allowed to bleed on it.”
Severus wondered if he’d finally gone mad.
House almost liked Snape. His story was a load of B.S., but the guy obviously believed in it.
House could respect that.
“At least you got yourself some cool neck scars. Chicks dig those.” He flashed his own.
“Is that all you think about, impressing women?” scoffed Snape. “Although that does explain the way you use that cane...overcompensating, are you?”
“Says the guy who walks around with a foot-long wooden rod in his pocket. Yeah, nothing phallic about a wand.”
Snape snorted. “You know, there are potions much more effective than those pills.”