A/N: Hey again! This chapter is a little bit shorter, but the next two will be quite...eventful.
Disclaimer: I wish I owned House, really, you have no idea.
"Like a river flows surely to the sea, darling so it goes.
Some things are meant to be."
-Elvis
The pair had left the bar not long after their talk, and they were just getting ready for bed. They'd barely said a word to each other-Thirteen figured they could take the night to soak in what they'd admitted to one another less than an hour earlier.
Thirteen was standing in the bedroom, pulling back her covers when she felt Cameron's arms slide around her waist, and the blonde pressed the side of her face to Thirteen's shoulder blade. Thirteen took in the backwards hug, before turning around and taking the smaller woman into her arms, resting her chin in the crook of the blonde's neck. Cameron was warm, and her hair smelled like vanilla. Cameron let out a deep, content sigh, closing her eyes as she took in Thirteen's lavender scent. As they released each other after a long moment of close physical connection, Cameron pressed a kiss to Thirteen's soft cheek.
"Let's go to sleep." The smaller woman said softly, walking to her own side of the bed.
Thirteen had been laying awake for nearly an hour, her mind rushing with thoughts of how she wanted nothing more than to start making her life with Cameron. It was driving her crazy-so she broke the silence,
"Allison, are you asleep?"
The blonde rolled over to face Thirteen, not having to say a word. Thirteen moved closer to her, pressing her forehead to Cameron's.
"I can't stop thinking about what we talked about…it's crazy that this whole time, the two of us have felt the same way about each other, and yet we never said anything." Cameron spoke softly, and Thirteen truly took her words to heart.
"I've been thinking about how I can't wait to start a life-my life-with you. The fact that we have a chance is a fact that I never thought I'd live to face. It's incredible how two people can have so much in their hearts, and yet never have the bravery to do anything about it."
"I guess we got lucky, huh?" Cameron asked, Thirteen feeling the smaller woman's warm breath on her face.
"Yeah," Thirteen laughed "I also never thought I'd see the day where 'lucky' was the word used to describe me."
Cameron giggled lightly, and they paused for a moment.
"Allison, I'm going to kiss you, okay?" Thirteen whispered.
"Be my guest."
Thirteen lifted her head off the pillow, tilted it, and cupped Cameron's cheek with her hand as she pressed a soft kiss to the blonde's lips. Cameron kissed back, completely struck by how intoxicating Thirteen was. Cameron felt her heart start to race, and she felt like a little kid again in the best way possible. Thirteen started to pull away, but Cameron stopped her by reaching up and engaging her in another light kiss. Thirteen furrowed her eyebrows out of surprise-Cameron was being extremely gentle and light, yet the kiss carried so much passion. They released one another, and Thirteen fell back onto her pillow. Cameron moved to her, resting her head on Thirteen's shoulder, and draping her arm across the brunette's stomach. Thirteen wrapped her free arm across Cameron's back, and soaked in all her warmth.
"Allison, I'm back!" Thirteen walked into the condo the next afternoon with grocery bags hanging from both her arms. She walked into the spacious kitchen and set the bags on the counter, immediately rubbing her sore arms to relieve some of the pressure. Cameron came padding into the kitchen, Thirteen lighting up as she did.
"Hey, I didn't know if you wanted-" she was cut off by Cameron's lips crashing into her own, forceful at first touch but soon the kiss went to the same softness they'd shared the night before. Thirteen's heart pounded-this was possibly the greatest greeting she'd ever received. Cameron pulled away, a shy expression forming on her face as Thirteen felt her own cheeks grow warm.
"I missed you too." Thirteen laughed and Cameron's smile grew wider,
"Sorry, it's just that Chase called and he was asking questions and I needed to forget about him for a minute."
"Well don't ever apologize for kissing me like that."
Cameron giggled a little,
"Okay. Hey, I made my appointment for the day after tomorrow at one."
Cameron was due for an exam, and she wanted Thirteen to be there.
"Great. Are you nervous?"
The blonde took a minute to consider the question,
"Not really. I have to admit, I'm getting a little antsy sitting around all day, and I miss the ER, so really the only thing I'm nervous about is not getting cleared to go back to work soon."
Thirteen had to agree with her, while spending all day lounging around with Cameron was great, she needed to be kept busy.
"Yeah, even though House is a pain in the ass, I love my job and I miss the hospital."
Cameron nodded,
"Exactly. I'm glad I'm not the only one."
Thirteen smiled at her,
"Let's put away these groceries, shall we?"
