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Chapter 23: Happy Birthday Allison!

Hannah stared at the clock on the wall in agony. This was probably the first time that Hannah could safely say that she didn't care about what the professor was saying.

She just wanted to get home and get ready. Up until yesterday, she was worried sick about how she was going to get out of the house and to the party without letting her know.

But, at the bright and early time of 2 Am yesterday her prayers were answered in the form of her mother jumping in her room like a schoolgirl on cocaine.

It seemed that House could actually do something right without being forced. He, on his own, invited Allison to "dinner" on her birthday. So, the mother was taken care of. The house was all set up and ready for her to come home.

This caused her to jolt slightly, she had to get ready for Dylon to come and pick her up. Oh my lord! Dylon was going to come and pick her up! Jeez, she was going to the party with Dylon. She actually said yes.

"Gah!" Hannah yipped in the middle of class.

"Yes, Hannah. Do you have something to add?" The teacher said, looking over at her from the chalkboard.

"No sir." Hannah replied meekly before putting her head on her desk, her cheeks reddening.

Lita rolled her eyes at her friend, shaking her head slightly. 'Baka' she thought to herself.

After class, Hannah and Lita rode in the limo to the apartment complex. As they rode, Lita watched her with a smile.

"You know the party will be fine. You planned it perfectly."

"Oh, he probably won't even show up. We should just call Foreman and get him to pick us up." Hannah said, looking out the window.

"Who wont show up? I was talking about the party?" Lita said with a smirk.

"Dylon, of course .." She started as she turned her head.

The look on Lita's face was priceless. Hannah groaned and turned back to the window.

"I finally got your attention today. You have been a space cadet all day long." Lita started, "I don't know why you wont admit to yourself that you like my brother."

"Pft, along with every other girl in the school." Hannah let out before really realizing that she was answering her friend.

"Don't worry you have them beat?" Lita said, still smirking.

"Yeah the book nerd and the bad boy. That's a match made in heaven."

"Have you ever actually looked at my brother's grades Hannah?" The look on her face told her no, "You should sometimes. You might be impressed more than you think."

The car pulled in and stopped the car on the curb. The two got out and ran up to the apartment to get ready for the night. Nothing could have prepared them for what they saw when they opened the door to the apartment.

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Allison was nervous as she fidgeted in her closet. Her stomach churned with butterflies just thinking of the minute that House came to the door. But he wasn't what was making her nervous.

The dress in front of her was making her nervous. She had no idea was god possessed her to buy the dress. She was freaked out more about the dress than the date she was going to have. I mean out of all the silly things.

She should be more worried about an altercation with the bitter doctor, not the effect that her dress will have on the date. But tonight was her birthday and she was told to dress up.

So here she was in her bra and panties standing in front of the dress.

"Oh hell with it." Allison said as she grabbed the dress and went into her bathroom.

A few minutes later, she emerged from the bathroom with her eyes closed tight. Doubting herself for the first time in her life, she stood in front of her mirror.

As she slowly opened her eyes, a smile came to her face. Transformed from the normal tight ponytail and stiff suits. She now wore a cream colored strapless dress, the dress had pearls in the bodice and the dress flowed to the floor. The back of the dress came to the bottom of her shoulder blades. The bottom of the dress started in a V below her butt, and opened to the floor, many layers of tulle were sewed in the dress.

Her hair was pulled up in an upside down french braid and had a pearl barrette holding her locks up. Tiny, dropping pearl earring and a silver necklace topped the outfit off.

"I look like I'm about to get married." Allison sighed and dropped her head. After a few minutes, she looked up and smiled. "It's my birthday and if I want to wear this, I will. I just hope House doesn't bolt from the door."

One last look at the mirror and Allison slipped on her shoes and grabbed her purse. Her heart started beating fast when she heard a slight tapping on the door.

God, if she was this jumpy before he got here.

She really needed a cup of coffee.

When she reached the door, it flew open and her child toppled through the door. A look of shock was on her face. It turned out that her other child also had the same look on her face.

"It doesn't look that bad does it?"

Hannah was shocked. Lita was shocked. They were currently staring at her like a bunch of fish in an aquarium.

"You need gloves. Opera gloves!" Hannah said as she ran through the living room to her room.

A few minutes the gloves were on her small arms and she was facing her child with a hopeful look on her face. Lita stood at the door and lugged the bags in the living room, looking at the interaction between mother and daughter. As she began to close the door, a cane halted her.

Lita smiled, when she saw the wide eyes of the doctor in front of her.

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House felt like an idiot. An overdressed, uncomfortable idiot, who was sitting in the back of a limo. A last minute touch that hopefully would float over well.

He wore a black formal with a white short underneath, no tie. And if Wilson even dared to come towards him with a bowtie, he would hurt him.

Apprehension filled him. Would she like the gift, what would she be wearing? The most on his mind was how this night would end.

Ever since the night on the roof, he had begun seeing his duckling in a new light.

He wanted her. He loved her smile, that hopeless look in her eyes, and her never-ending niceness. But lately, he wanted nothing more than to kiss her senseless.

House was not an over passionate person, but for her, he would learn. Maybe the car will guarantee a wild night with Dr. Cameron.

If not the car, then the house would win her over.

With that in mind, he opened the door to the limo and began to limp to the apartment building. Walking to her door, he noticed the door shutting. So, pulling a typical House move, he stopped it before it shut.

The sight in front of him made him stop and all thoughts were gone. It was like someone pulled an Etchi-sketch on his brain. No words could come out, no catchy phrases.

"Well, stop staring and tell me if it looks ok? You're staring at me like I look hideous." He heard Allison say to an open mouthed Hannah.

"Then you should ground her forever." House said, making his presence known. When she turned to look at him and he saw her smile he almost choked but managed to say, "without food and water."

"You're early. I thought I would have to call and remind you for sure." Allison said, walking to him.

He froze and didn't say anything to her. All he could do was stare.

"I think you should go, I'll work on getting Hannah in gear." Lita supplied.

House stood aside and held the door open for Allison to go through. As he shut the door, he shot a grateful look at Lita.

"Don't forget, 7:45!" Lita said, before he shut the door.

House looked back at her with a smirk, "No promises."

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After 20 minutes of flailing around like a penguin trying to fly, Lita finally got Hannah in the shower and in the changing process. Now, she was currently waiting on her in the living room just sighing at her watch.

"God! She takes longer than my brother." She sighed again, standing up to check her hair again. Opting for contacts tonight, she looked like an entirely new person. Her auburn hair was in a loose bun with a few strands hanging on her neck.

Always the ever-present subtle dresser, she was wearing a "peasant" styles dress. It was pale yellow and off the shoulders. The sleeves were transparent and went beyond her fingertips. An empire waist that fitted under her breast line made the dress flow to the ground and into a train behind her.

Jolting her from the mirror was a knock on the door. Breathing deeply and letting it out, she opened it to meet her date. Jacob stood with a bouquet of yellow roses and a smile in his black tux. They smiled at each other and all Lila could do was stare. It seemed like Jacob was in the same boat though.

Behind him, was her brother, who was looking a little worse for wear. This had to be the first time that she had ever seen her confident brother looking so nervous. He kept his head down and had a bouquet of orchids in his hands.

"Hey Jacob. Come on in, we are just waiting on Hannah." Lila said, opening the door and letting them in.

Jacob and Dylan came in and sat on the couch waiting. After a minute or two, Dylan put the flowers down and stood up.

"Where's her room?"

"The first door on the right." Lila said with a smile.

Without even looking at them, he began to walk to the door. Jacob and Lila shared a smile.

"We should wait outside for them." Lila said as she stood up and smoothed her dress. "I don't really want to be her when they come out all kissy."

Jacob just chuckled and stood up to look down at her. He went to the chair and picked up her black cloak and put it on her shoulders. Soft fingertips brushed on her collarbone and her cheeks grew hotter.

"You might need this." He whispered in her ear. With a slight push on the small of her back, she was out the door. Jacob slipped his hand on the doorknob and locked the door behind him before joining her on the trek to the car.

Hannah's Room

Hannah paced in front of her mirror. She looked like a dork, like an overdressed pom pom toting dork. God why did she think that she could pull off wearing a white and black dress.

She looks like a reject from "My fair Lady" All she needed was a huge hat.

Sitting in front of the mirror with her hands on her cheeks, she didn't notice the door open and close. When she looked up again, she saw Dylan in the mirror beside her.

"Oh great. Just great." Hannah said, as she stood up and sighed. "Don't worry I have another formal, I can go change into it." She finished as she went to her closet.

"Don't"

"Excuse me?" Hannah asked turned to him.

"I said don't. You look beautiful." Dylan said as he flashed her a nervous smile.

"Wait. Are you nervous?" Hannah said, smirking. When she saw him glare at her slightly, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Well, now I feel better."

Hannah then proceeded to slip on her shoes and grab her jacket from the closet. Before she put it on a hand took the jacket from her.

Dylan didn't say anything as he turned her to look in the mirror. The dress was form fitting and was adorned with black roses down the front of the dress. Almost a perfect replica of the Audrey Hepburn dress. Only with a new age twist. Her hair was an upside down twist and held by a clip with a large white ribbon on it.

The neckline of the dress was in a wide "U" and came just below her collarbone. She was beautiful, and looking at him with a confused look.

"I got this for you after you asked me to come with you. I don't know how I knew what you would wear but I knew it was for you." He said as he opened a long box with his back to her.

It was a Swarovski Pearl Onyx Drop necklace with rosebeads and pearl beads. The necklace was beautiful and smelled nice.

"I smell roses." She said, looking up at him.

"It's the beads. They are made from dried roses and they are supposed to smell forever." He said looking back at her.

"This is gorgeous, I can't accept this, it's too much and I don't want you too."

"Shut it art girl, we're going to be late for the party."

"Whoa!" she said, snatching his sleeve to stop him. "Thank you. For my present."

Dylan turned to her and smiled. Holding his arm out to her, they left the room and went to the car to get the show on the road. They both glared at Lila and Jacob when they got to the car and saw them smirking at them.

When they arrived at the Theatre House, they saw Foreman and Wilson waiting for them at the front door. It was 7 and the birthday girl was M.I.A

"Oh he better show up or I am going to shove that cane so far up his .."

"Now now, no vulgar language from that beautiful mouth of yours." Dylan said smoothly as he pulled her in his arms and tipped her chin lightly. A typical anime moment, would have showed sparkles over the young man.

Hannah was effectively quieted. As she stared at him, Wilson and Foreman watched on with mouths agape.

"Oh, he's good." Wilson said, looking over at Foreman.

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"I am soo going to kill him." Hannah said as she paced in front of the door. Granted it was only 7:50, but still the premise was there. "He has 10 minutes before I call the police and have him arrested for kidnapping."

Dylan moved to stand in front of her and was met with a palm in his face.

"Don't even think about doing that again or so help me I will never talk to you again!" Hannah yelled, glaring at him. He deflated and moped over to where Wilson, Foreman, Daniel and Chase stood.

"So, does she get that from .." Dylan started.

"Oh yeah." Daniel finished for him, as he laughed into his drink.

Hannah paced while the boys took bets on how House would not survive the parking lot. At 8 pm, the doctor limped in with the birthday girl beside him. A scarf was tied around her eyes and she was all smiles holding onto his arm.

The rest of the party watched as he told her to stay and went to open the doors. The first thing he saw was Hannah stomping to him with a look of death on his face.

"Wilson made me do it I swear!" He said, holding his hands up in a peaceful manner.

"Oh no. Don't even blame me." Wilson said, laughing at his friends.

Hannah raised her hand and stopped before smacking him, the look of death still on her face. Through gritted teeth, she glared at House. "Get in the damn room."

When no one moved, she stomped her heel and pointed to the room. "Now!"

That made them move. House was the only one with her, "Hey kiddo. Don't have a heart attack. I couldn't help it!"

When she looked up she saw him staring at her mother through the doors. Allison was standing with a bright smile on her face and her arms stretched wide, trying to feel for something.

"Yeah yeah, Just go and get her and bring her in the room." Hannah said, turning from him to walk away.

House, not wanting to test the temper of the Cameron spawn limped to get Allison.

"Oh and House?"

He turned to look at her, hoping to not see a shoe flying to his face.

"Thank you for taking me and my mother shopping on Sunday."

House groaned and hung his head for a few minutes. There is no god

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"I don't see why I have to wear this House. I'm going to look stupid walking into a restaurant with a scarf on my face." Allison whined.

"Work with my fantasy here. I'm been dreaming of this since the day I hired you."

He led her to the lobby and two men in suits opened the doors. In the room was a projector screen couches and tables of food. Looking at Hannah to give the signal, he reached behind Allison head.

"Now, this is a new fantasy of mine." He started as he untied the scarf and it feel from her eyes.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" The room yelled as she opened her eyes.

House stood behind her as she saw the surprised look on her face. From Cuddy to Fred in Accounting. The room was packed with the many friends of Allison. Foreman and Wilson lifted their beer bottles and Hannah ran up to get a hug.

Allison barely had time to register before her daughter hugged her. "Thank you." She said as she hugged her back, "This is the best surprise ever!"

House kept his normal place, always watching from behind as the birthday girl glowed with a smile that even warmed his semi frozen heart.

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The night ran down and House could safely say that he was as nervous as the cat in the room full of rocking chairs.

'Dumb metaphor, I need to create a new one. A naughty one.' He thought to himself as he watched Hannah begin to pull her mom from the crowd. House looked at Wilson, which sent him to go find the other ducklings.

In a matter of minutes, the party was adjourned and in cars driving away. Hannah smirked as she rode in the limo behind her mom and House.

"Oh she is going to die when she see's this." Hannah said to Lila as they rode to Allison's present.

In the other limo

House and Allison sat next to each and rode in silence. House was staring ahead and Allison was staring at him.

"Why are you so nervous?" Allison said to him.

"Nervous? I'm not nervous." House said, as he looked everywhere except her. "Who said I was nervous?"

When he turned to look at her, she stared at him with doubtful eyes. "If you're not nervous then it's not my birth .."

The limo came to stop in front of a Townhouse with the biggest bow wrapped around the deck and ending at the door. Allison stared at the House with her eyes wide open.

House watched her for a moment and regained his courage fast. In a moment, he was opening the car door and holding his hand to her.

"Happy Birthday .. Allison."

The sound of her name brought her to look at him. When she turned her head, those intense blue eyes were holding her down with so much emotion in them. She smiled at him and took his hand as he pulled her out of the car.

As she stood in front of the town home, she didn't even notice the other cars pull up. She stared at the house while he pulled her up the driveway. Just in front of the door, he turned to her and held the keys up to her.

"How did you do this?" Allison asked as the tears began to gather.

House chuckled and pulled her into a hug. He rested his chin on the top of her head and laughed.

"Don't worry about it, I'm taking it out of your pay."

"Bastard" Allison said, while laughing.

Author Note:

Hihi Everyone It's been a while but I am still alive. I'm in the summer semester of school right now and am taking 2 hard classes.

I also got engaged today ! I promise that I am still writing. I am just trying to get the story together. This story has got about 2 or 3 chapters left. I might write a sequel .. maybe

But I have another story in mind as well So read and review. Have a wonderful day I will update as soon as possible.