Chapter 7 - A New Beginning
Cameron hung up the phone and began to pace anxiously. House would soon be here.
There was no turning back.
"Penthouse number three is to your right, Sir."
House stepped off the elevator and started to walk down the long hallway, but found himself slowing down as he neared his destination. He could see the sign now …
Penthouse Three - The Honeymoon Suite
He had jumped through hoops to "win" Cameron today, but now that he was here, he was afraid of what would … or would not … happen.
House reached for the key and paused … should he knock … or should he use the key?
I'll use the key … if Cameron didn't want me to, Tori would have just given me the room number…
o0o0o
Cameron jumped when she heard the key in the lock.
House opened the door and walked slowly into the luxurious suite. He put down his backpack and slipped the key into the pocket of his blue jeans. The room was magnificent; a spectacular chandelier sparkled brightly, the facets of its crystals reflecting light onto the highly polished marble floors. Muted greens and golds in the fabric of the drapes and upholstery complemented the antique furniture and the focal point, a stunning king-sized bed, stood on a raised platform in the centre of the room.
House stopped as Cameron appeared from around the corner.
"You're here …" she said shyly.
"I'm here …"
House stood perfectly still as he looked at Cameron, his piercing blue eyes moving slowly from the top of her head to the tip of her toes. She felt naked beneath his gaze, as if his eyes had hands of their own; moisture tingled between her thighs and he had not even touched her … yet.
She was dressed in a floor length nightgown of shimmering gold satin. Two thin straps encrusted with shimmering crystals criss-crossed behind her shoulder blades; the back plunged to the base of her spine.
The two walked towards each other until they could go no further. House cupped Cameron's face with both of his hands and lifted it to him for a kiss. He pressed his lips against hers so sweetly that she felt her knees quiver from the excitement of his touch. House pulled away gently and wrapped his arms around her.
"Allison, you're shaking, are you cold?" he asked with concern in his voice.
"I'm not cold …" Cameron blushed, " ... It was your kiss … it was exquisite."
Cameron looked up at House with sparkling eyes; he, down at her, with his.
They stared at each other … and without planning … and without warning … their hearts spoke as one.
"I love you …"
House took both of Cameron's hands in his and led her to the bed.
o0o0o
They sat on the edge of the bed, like virgins on their wedding night, neither one wanting to make the first move. House was feeling very overdressed as he looked at Cameron in her silky nightgown, the fabric of the bodice draping seductively over her erect nipples.
He removed his shoes and socks, took off his shirt and then pulled Cameron back gently to lie on the bed beside him. She immediately rolled over towards him and draped her arm over his chest as he slipped his around he shoulders.
"That was quite a treasure hunt you sent me on today …" grinned House.
"Did you like it?"
"Most of it … I had some terrifying moments in the clinic …" House said, recalling the episode with Jerry and the garbage from Exam Room 1. Cameron looked puzzled.
"I'll tell you about it later, but you're a very clever girl. Some of those clues were tough. What would have happened if I couldn't figure out the answers?" House asked looking at Cameron.
"The thought never crossed my mind." Cameron said sincerely. House smiled, truly believing her. "Did you like your Honey Bunny?" she asked.
"Which one?" House grinned.
"The chocolate one, of course." Cameron said as she toyed with the hem of his tee-shirt.
"It was very good, but I half expected the other Honey Bunny to put in an appearance tonight."
Cameron looked very seriously into his eyes.
"Your Honey Bunny is here Greg, she's just not hiding behind a costume anymore …"
House turned to face Cameron and pulled him close to her. He stroked her dark curls as he held her head against his pounding chest.
This is for real … she does want me …
tbc …