Title: I Believe in Love
Chapter: The Way That I Fell For You
Rated: PG-13
Disclaimer: Fox owns House.
Summery: Fate decided one day that Allison would ride her bike through the park, and she sees Cuddy in need of a friend.
"I want to say that underneath it all you are my friend
And the way that I fell for you I'll never fall that way again."
Indigo Girls, I Believe in Love
April 2008
Allison Cameron liked one thing about herself; her hair. It was thick, and never really gave her trouble. She could wear it up and look professional, or down and look innocent. Her 'do' of choice today was half pulled back into a braid, leaving the back loose. Usually, it would just be clipped in her silver barrette, but she felt adventurous today. It was too nice to be inside, and too nice for long sleeves; A rare warm April day. She threw on her thick white tank top, a pair of khaki shorts and her favorite sandals. It was a day for sun, water, and music.
Allison decided to leave her car, choosing her bicycle instead as her mode of transportation. If need-be, there would be a bus she could take home. It was early spring; kids ran around her as she biked through the park. There was a music festival going on, and the guitars caught her attention. She smiled and locked the bike. The voice of Amy Ray caught her attention. She'd heard that the Indigo Girls were in town that weekend, and had hoped to go. The park was packed, and there were little rainbow flags flying overhead. Allison looked around. It was packed, but still personal. No chairs; only blankets in the grass.
"Flag?" someone offered, holding a rainbow flag. She accepted the little flag and found her spot on the grass.
It was a lovely setting; people singing along, couples holding hands, and people in general, just being free to be themselves.
And then, a couple caught her attention. Dr. Lisa Cuddy was arguing with a woman. Cuddy looked heartbroken. She was trying so hard not to cry. It was almost as if House were yelling at her. The other woman took the hand of a younger woman, leaving Lisa with a broken heart that Allison could feel from the span of 45 feet. She couldn't watch her boss be humiliated in public.
"Lisa! I didn't expect to see you here!" Allison said, wrapping her arms around the neck of her boss. She kissed her lips gently. "They are putting on quite a concert, Leese." Allison winked at Lisa where the other women couldn't see. Lisa smiled gratefully.
"Well, they always put on a good show," Lisa admitted looking back at the stage. The other woman cleared her throat. "How rude of me. Lana, this is a good friend of mine, Allison. Allie, this is Lana, my ex." Allison looked her up and down.
"Ex? You finally broke it off? That's fantastic! We don't have to hide anymore!" she said, grinning playfully. Lisa laughed. House was a bad influence on the young woman. She would thank him for it later.
"Who are you, again?"
"Allie Cameron. Leese and I go way back, isn't that right, Love?"
"We met at the hospital," Lisa said softly, blushing lightly. Allison took both of her hands and pulled her toward the music, smiling radiantly.
"Come on, Lisa! I got a place close to the front!" Lisa waved and followed the young doctor. As soon as they were out of ear-shot, Cuddy sighed.
"Thank you."
"Any time. Lord knows you rescue me from House often enough for me to repay the favor." Cuddy laughed lightly. "Who was she?"
"Oh, that was Lana. Been together a few months. Decided to move onto someone younger who had more time. Some times, the hospital really takes over my life. To the point where I have no life..." Allison nodded in agreement. "So, how long have you been "out and about," Dr. Cameron?" Allison lifted one eyebrow.
"I'm straight."
"You carry around a pride flag, at an Indigo Girls concert, wearing socks with backless sandals, and kiss a woman because you are just sooo straight."
"My feet get cold easily, I wandered up on the concert, someone gave me a flag, and I saw my friend in need of help." Lisa eyed her. "I swear."
"Killjoy." Allison blushed lightly. "If you are straight, then House is gay." Allison couldn't contain a laugh.
"House is, by FAR, the straightest man I've ever met!" Lisa laughed with her. "Although he and Wilson are pretty close!" Allison laughed and stretched on the grass, staring up at the women on stage. "I tried it once...kissed a girl. We were 15. She really wasn't all that into it. I figured I wasn't either. Besides, sex with a man is pretty fun!"
"So is sex with a woman." Lisa blushed as she spoke. They were flirting, and anyone with eyes could see it. Lana managed to park herself in clear view of Allison and Lisa, and was cuddled with her new woman. Lisa frowned.
"Wanna get out of here?" Allison asked seductively, but loud enough for Lana to hear. Lisa nodded. "Wanna give her a good show first?" Allison whispered, wiggling her eyebrows.
"What?"
"After what she tried to do to you, I say we give her a little show, and sneak off towards my place. I'll put on some coffee, we can watch a few movies. Make her realize that you are just too damn good for her," Allison said, turning onto her side to face the older woman. She propped her head on her hand. Lisa looked her over; tight shirt, gorgeous hair, big blue-green eyes, damn nice legs. She would definitely be able to kiss her, but stopping would be a challenge.
And Lisa Cuddy loved a challenge.
She leaned down and pulled Allison's lips to her own. The younger woman pulled Lisa down playfully, and deepened the kiss. Lisa felt herself moan into it. Allison felt light headed. She tangled her hand in Lisa's hair and kissed her passionately. She didn't want to break the kiss, but Lisa backed away. "Wanna get out of here now?" she said in a low voice. If Lisa gauged things correctly, Allison was quite possibly turned on by the sweet kiss they shared.
"Yeah. That sounds great. My car is on that side of the park," she said, pointing away from Allison's home.
"My bike is just over there. We could walk, and I'll drive you back for your car later."
"Sounds good." Allison walked slowly through the crowd with Lisa. "Allison, did you...feel...I don't know...Never mind."
"Yeah. I did feel something." Lisa smiled. Allison looked her over. She was beautiful; sexy blue eyes, great smile, and actually owned clothes other than power suits. She looked adorable in tight jeans and dark blue casual shirt. It accentuated her built body. "I didn't notice before," she said.
"What?"
"You. I didn't notice you before." Allison smiled when Lisa took her hand.
Allison lead the other woman into her apartment. She shut the door and turned to face her boss. Lisa was taking in the soft greens and yellows, the treadmill in the corner, and an XBox still turned on, with a sticky note saying "Do NOT Touch! Will be back Saturday afternoon! G.H." Lisa wanted so badly to turn it off, but instead walked away. The living room suited the young doctor. It was casual and lovely at the same time. It also suited her that House had a video game system left on at her place.
Lisa gasped when she felt arms around her, turning her to face the young doctor. She had expected Allison to only make coffee and turn on a sappy movie. She had hoped it would be closer to what was happening, but hadn't expected it to. She sighed into the kisses Allison lined her jaw with.
"Allison," she breathed. The name felt sweet on her lips and Allison pushed her backwards. Soon, they found themselves tangled on the couch. Lisa's hand found its way up Allison's side and cupped her breast gently as Allison unbuttoned Lisa's shirt. When the young woman moaned and pressed into her hands, Lisa felt herself lose control. She tugged at Allison's shirt. When it was on the floor across the room, Allison snuggled down into Lisa's arms. Lisa's shirt was off quickly enough. Allison's lips found Lisa's skin and Lisa cried out with pleasure when Allison bit down on the flesh of her shoulder.
The two froze when Allison heard the familier knock, and remembered it wasn't locked.
"Shit! Its House." Allison started to get up. "I'll get rid of him-"
"Oh my God!"
"Get out!" Cameron hissed.
"Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gifts I've been given!" House said, taking in the situation. Allison was still without a shirt, climbing off of shirt-less Lisa Cuddy, who was flushed.
"House-"
"That's a Bite mark!"
"Get the hell out, House!" Cuddy warned. He sat down on the chair nearby quickly.
"I'm going to need a minute," he said, watching Allison scramble into a shirt. "This is every porno dream come True! This may take longer than a minute." He gazed down at his lap.
"If you value your job-"
"I will be arrested walking around like this. Let me play my game, you two go have fun in her bed." Allison stood in front of him, body nearly pressed against him, teasing him. She tugged at his coat seductively.
"You had ample chance to see the goods, you had a chance to have me, and probably, once upon a time, Lisa. Guess what, House? You lose. Get out." Her voice was calm and taunting. Lisa had to smile to herself. House stood, tent and all and left, laughing all the way out the door. As the door shut and locked, Allison collapsed into it, also laughing.
"Al-"
"Wait," she said, holding up a "borrowed" bottle of Vicodin. "3...2...1...-"
"ARE YOU CRACK CAMERON?" Came an angry scream from the other side of her front door. "Cameron, give it back, NOW!" Lisa laughed.
"You are bad."
"Punish me later for it."
"DAMMIT ALL!" he yelled. A whine, strained whimper, and clawing at the door could be heard. A true play at sympathy falling on deaf ears. "Dr. Cuddy," he called gently. "Please instruct your pet to give me back my pill bottle."
"Okay, Allison. Don't tease the cripple." Allison grinned one more time at the beautiful woman, sitting eagerly on the couch before she opened the door and tossed out the pills into House's waiting hands.
"You had it coming," Allison said, as she shut the door. House rolled his eyes and left. He could be heard yelling at the door.
"Call me if you want a third!" Allison locked the door, dead bolted it, and used the chain.
As the apartment was quiet again, Allison looked up at her friend. Lisa was watching her, for any sign of what the young woman was thinking. The two burst into laughter at the same time. Lisa clung to the woman, eyes tearing before she lead her to the couch again.
"Hey, Cuddy?"
"Yes, Cameron?"
"Still want the coffee and a movie?" Lisa thought for a moment; she was pulling away. "I want to take things a little more slowly."
"Can I ask why?"
"Because. You're my boss, my friend, and I actually care about you. If it was House, one night stand would be fine. I had a one night stand with Chase...before we started dating."
"I heard the rumor."
"You don't want this to be a one-night-er, do you?"
"No," Lisa said, smiling. "I'm not sure I want it to be a long-term yet, either."
"I'm just asking for time before we jump into bed. We deserve that much; time to get to know each other on a personal level, learn what the other likes, hates, and what-not." Lisa settled into her arms. She was a very comfortable pillow, and strangely, very sure of herself. Lisa was happy there. It had been a while since she'd been happy with another person, and able to focus on something other than work.
"I'll give you as much time as you need, Allison."
"Thanks, Leese." The two scooted around each other on the couch and Allison took the remote and switched on the T.V. The two sighed happily as a cooking show played in the back ground. Allison mindlessly played with Lisa's dark hair that cascaded over her shoulders and onto Allison's chest.
"Allie," Lisa said after a good hour of silent cuddling.
"Hmm?"
"Thanks for rescuing me today." Allison smiled and kissed her friend gently.
"Any time."
Author's Note: The title of this story comes from the Indigo Girls song 'I Believe in Love.' As does every chapter title