Chapter 21
"I thought that we could eat first and then work after dinner, if that's OK with you…"
"Absolutely, I'm starving", said a hungry House, as they sat down to eat.
Cameron brought out two plates from the kitchen; she had made filet mignon with asparagus and baby potatoes.
"Would you like to pour the wine, House and I'll get the béarnaise sauce for our filets."
That brought a smile to House's face as he thought about his dinner with Wilson a few days ago.
"What are you smiling about?" Cam asked returning from the kitchen.
"Oh, I was just thinking about Wilson; he loves béarnaise sauce."
House knew better than to make any cracks about girlie food around Cameron.
"Speaking of Wilson, you never did tell me, what were you talking about at lunch today? You seemed to be plotting something."
"Oh that … you'll never believe it … but this afternoon Wilson finally told Cuddy that he likes her."
"Really? That's great. They're good together." Cameron smiled.
House took another bite of his filet and then spoke.
"This meat is delicious Cameron … yea … and then they kissed!"
"Where did that happen?"
"In Wilson's office."
"Were you in there with them?"
"Not exactly."
"Not exactly, meaning?"
"No, I wasn't in there with them."
"Oh, so Wilson told you… you guys are the biggest gossips."
"Well actually he didn't. I went out on the terrace and peeked in his door.
It was a good thing Cuddy didn't see me or she would have dragged me in for a threesome", snarked House.
"House … you're incorrigible!"
"Yep … that's me!"
Cameron laughed and shook her head.
After they finished their dinner, Cameron made coffee for them both and brought out the plate of cupcakes … minus one!
"That was a wonderful meal… I didn't know that you were such a good cook." House said with satisfied smile on his face.
"I was inspired tonight … ", Cameron said shyly.
"Well, I know you went to a lot of work, with the meal and making the table look so nice… so thank you."
He noticed thought Cameron
"And… I especially like these munchkin cupcakes!" House said, popping another into his mouth.
"Why don't we take our coffee into the living room? These chairs must be hard on your leg. ", Cameron asked.
"That's a good idea …"
House followed her into the other room, making sure to grab the remaining cupcakes.
"You forgot these…"
Cameron smiled at House as they sat on the sofa.
"I think cupcake is going to have to be my pet name for you now!"
"Nah … that would suit Wilson maybe … but you'll have to come up with something a bit manlier for me like … like… oh … I know… SuperGreg!"
"Well… SuperGreg …I'm going to have to thoroughly check out your qualifications to be sure you're worthy of such a lofty title"
"Examine away, Dr. Cameron…"
Cameron set her coffee down on the table and took House's cup away too, as he grinned sexily at her. She slipped off her shoes slowly and then knelt next to House. Gently pushing House down so he was lying on his back, Cameron tucked in beside him saying,
"Let's start with those lips, Dr. House…."
Cameron stroked House's scruff and slipping her hand behind his head, pulled him towards her.
Ever so softly, she began to kiss House. He closed his eyes and lay back on the pillow as Cameron continued to cover every square inch of his handsome face with kisses.
I've just died and gone to heaven, House thought.
As she reached his lips, House opened his eyes and looked at Cameron intently.
Overcome with emotion, he stroked her lovely face with his hand and said,
"I love you, Allison Cameron…"
Cameron smiled at him as tears welled up in her eyes.
"I love you too, Greg House.
The lovers kissed.
Lying in each others arm, absorbing the impact of what had just happened, House thought about how he felt. He knew that he'd always loved Cameron but never knew how good it would feel to actually come right out and tell her.
Saying I love you, was not something he had planned for tonight.
Maybe you never plan these things… you just know when the time is right.
House had no regrets.
tbc ...