Hey everyone! I hope you guys have been liking this so far, I mean I know it's sort of typical with Cameron and Chase, but I had hoped that it was a different enough plotline that you could still be interested. I've had so much fun writing this, but it's going to be over in about three chapters. I've never finished a story and I thank you guys so much for giving me support and reviewing and I'm so so happy :) I've made some really great connections on here and have read amazing stories from you guys as well.

So since this story is coming to a close, I've started another one - it's the only other one on my profile, The Past Can Never Leave. It's starting out a little slow but it'll get there, I promise!

Disclaimer: I don't own House M.D, characters, or storylines.

Copyright: This story, however, does belong to me. And Cole.

So, as always, read, review, and enjoy!

"Wow…you look… beautiful," Cole said, admiring Cameron's navy blue dress with a little keyhole knot at the top, her long legs, and her green sparkling eyes. "I love your hair, the blonde looks great on you." Cameron's broken heart, half swelled with pride that he thought she looked beautiful, and half dying because that was what Chase had told her the night they had broken up.

"Thanks," she said, buckling her seatbelt and smiling as they made their way down winding roads. The silence was deafening for a few moments, the pressure of something great to say heavily resting on their shoulders.

"So how are you?" Cole asked. Cameron seriously considered his question – she was still miserable over Chase, happy that she was on this date, enamored with her new hair, but even though the good feelings outweighed the bad in number, this aching feeling was still there.

"I'm good," she fibbed, not wanting to hurt his feelings.

"Do you think you made a good decision calling me tonight?" Cole flirted, smiling as Cameron took a deep breath and looked into Cole's eyes.

"I do," she said honestly.

Cuddy smiled at the man sitting on the other side of the couch, who was paying more attention to her than the movie. She could feel his ocean blue eyes on her, watching her react to the scenes in the movie, and breathe in and out.

"Why don't you watch the movie?" Cuddy asked. House turned to look at her.

"Because… you are much much prettier than she is." Cuddy blushed, kissing House, scooting up closer to him on the couch, resting her head in the crook of his shoulder. He put his arm around her, holding her close, feeling the beating of her heart, and feeling her warm breath on his chin. His heart began to pound and he lifted her head with his finger and kissed her again. She kissed him back, putting her hand on his face, pulling him down horizontal on the couch.

"I had a really great time tonight," Cole said, the engine running as he was dropping Cameron off. Cameron smiled at him.

"Do you… want to come in?" Cole raised his eyebrows suggestively.

"Okay," he said, turning off the car, following her into the apartment. She unlocked the door and they walked in, hanging their coats on the hooks and Cameron throwing her keys into the dish.

"Do you want something to drink?"

"Sure, a glass of water would be great," he said, looking around the apartment. He noticed the "Chase" box in the corner and headed over to it.

"What's this?" He called as Cameron poured the water. She headed back into the living room, panic rising as he went to uncover it. She rushed over to him, swatting his hand away from the box.

"Just some stuff I'm giving away," she said, handing him the glass of water. Cole nodded, taking a sip of the water and then setting it down on the coffee table. He wrapped his arms around Cameron and Cameron relaxed into his hold. He looked at her and then leaned down, kissing her. Cameron, sad and confused, kissed him back, pulling him into the bedroom.

Cuddy sat on the bed wrapped in a blanket as House was in the bathroom, her heart pounding as she kept the sheet tightly wrapped around her. The kiss had led to other things and on the fourth date, Cuddy had already put out. The faucet had stopped and Cuddy watched as House turned off the light and came back to the bed, kissing Cuddy on the cheek.

"You should wear that more often," House smirked, running his fingertips over her bare shoulders.

"I'm not… wearing anything."

"Exactly," House said, kissing her again. The bridge between them had closed and even though he hadn't known her for that long, there was something about her, her curvy body, or the way she always had to have what she wanted, or the way her blue green crystal eyes would send shivers up and down his neck. Cuddy blushed a pink and House kissed her arm, his scruffy beard tickling her. She giggled, turning on the television, snuggling up to him as they fell asleep.

Still not having gotten curtains for her room, the sun shone brightly through the window, rousing Cameron out of a light, fitful sleep. She stretched and sat up quickly to find no one in her bed, just a peace of paper.

I would have woken you, but you looked so peaceful – I had an early patient and I'm sorry I couldn't say goodbye. I had a great time last night and I hope that we can do it again sometime.

Cole

Cameron smiled, placing the note on her bedside table, remembering the first time that she and Chase had slept together, how he had cooked for her and everything. She leaned back into her pillows, wanting to cry again. It was the second time in a year that she had put out on the first date – the first because she was drunk and the second because she was hurt and confused. She reached for the phone to call Cuddy and the answering machine picked up.

"Hi, this is – hello? Hello?"

"Cuddy? Did I wake you up?" Cuddy blushed.

"No… I'm actually just getting home…"

"Getting home? Did you stay at House's place?"

"Actually… yeah, I did."

"Wow… is this getting serious?"

"Serious for four dates yeah." Cameron smiled, happy for her friend.

"So...," Cuddy began cautiously, not wanting to step on the thin ice that was Cameron's heart right now. "How was your date with Cole?"
"It was… good. It was a little awkward at first, but we managed to get past it."

'That's good," Cuddy said, smiling, and then furrowed her brow.

"Cameron…"

"Mmhmm?"

"I just… want you to be careful… I mean, you and Chase just… just broke up."

"I know, I was there," Cameron said, a little defensive of her situation.

"It's normal… to want to have a rebound thing after getting out of a serious relationship… but you have to be careful. I mean, you could end up hurting Cole, or worse, hurting yourself. I mean… did your feelings for Chase just disappear that night?"

"I mean, no… but I'm moving on, moving forward. Cole is sweet and I think it could really be great between us… and I'll be okay. I promise."

Weeks passed and Cameron's heart was broken in two, one half grieving over the loss of Chase and the other deliriously happy with her new love affair with Cole. She desperately tried to forget about Chase, but every time Cole smiled at her, placed a hand on her hip, or looked at her with his green eyes, her heart would pound furiously and then falter as any gesture would usually remind her of Chase. It was a strange sensation, being so happy and so sad at the same time, and she felt upset for not being fair to Cole. He was so nice and she felt awful for dragging his heart all over New Jersey, but being alone made her feel ten times worse and maybe Cole could be what she needed to get over Chase and maybe Cole would be the one for her, if it wasn't her damn bad luck that she met Chase first.

"What are you doing right now?" Cole asked. Cameron smiled, pouring herself a glass of water, holding the phone to her ear with her shoulder.

"Just sort of hanging out. Why?"

"How about you meet me for coffee?"

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes, everything is okay; I just desperately need to see you." Cameron laughed.

"Meet you at Starbucks in 20 minutes or so? I have to fill up the car with gas."

"Okay, Cam. See you soon! Bye!" Cameron quickly watched her face, straightened her bangs, and threw her curly hair up into a bun. She pulled into the first Shell station on the way to Starbucks, stepping out of the car into the freezing January weather. Cameron wrapped her black coat around her thin body, shivering as she pushed the nozzle in the hole, leaning against the car. A black Ford Taurus pulled up in the filling station across from hers and Cameron watched as a blonde man got out of the car and they locked eyes from across the way. Cameron froze instantly, her knees locked and her breath starting to falter.

"Hi… Chase."