Chapter 25

Cameron spent the whole afternoon working on her lecture. As she finished each unit she gave her notes to House to read, incorporated his suggestions and then passed them over to Chase so that he could prepare the slides.

In between editing Cameron's work, House read Chase's outline for his paper.

This is good …this is really good … I didn't know the Wombat had this in him …

"Chase … get in here …"

Chase looked at Cameron nervously and she smiled back at him for encouragement.

"Uh … you wanted to see me, House"

"Have a seat."

"I've just finished reading your outline and I have to say how pleasantly surprised I was with the quality of your work."

"The subject you've chosen is original and your thoughts are well organized. If you keep going the way you've started, this will be a first-class paper; you'll have no trouble getting this published. Well done."

Chase breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, House."

"Now, I've made a few notes for you." House said.

After about an hour, Chase came out of House's office grinning from ear to ear.

"I take it things went well?" Cameron asked.

"He said that I'd done a good job." Chase said to Cameron quietly.

"Good for you! I knew you could do it."

House was happy. It was almost 5 pm and the day was winding down.

Grabbing his coat, he shut the light off in his office.

"Are you two staying for a while?"

"I am." said Cameron.

"I can stay and keep working with you."

"Thanks Chase."

House thought for a moment. Cameron still had a lot of work to do and it was much better if they worked at the hospital; there were fewer temptations here.

"Chase, do you like Chinese food?" House asked.

"Uh… yes. Yes I do."

"Tell you what, I'm going to go home and change and on the way back I'll pick up dinner for all of us. How does that sound?"

"That would be great House, thank you. Are you sure you don't mind coming back?" Cameron asked.

"I'm sure. Cameron, it might be a good idea to call the A/V person and get them to bring a digital projector up here so you can look at Chase's slides."

"I won't be long. Chase, Cameron." House's handed lingered on Cam's shoulder for a moment on his way out.

House went home, had a shower and changed into his blue jeans and a favourite t-shirt. On his way out the door he grabbed a denim shirt and put it on for extra warmth.

Within an hour he was back at PPTH with dinner in hand.

"Anybody hungry?" said House as walked back into the conference room.

Chase and Cameron were still hard at it and House was pleased to see that the projector had been delivered. He took off his jacket and went over to Cameron.

"Chase … do me a favour? Will you go over to Wilson's office and see if he wants some dinner?"

"Sure, House. I'll be right back."

"Take your time … oh and let's close all of these blinds so we can try out the projector after we eat."

"Okay …" Chase said closing the blinds as he left.

House slipped the lock on the door.

"I missed you." House whispered as he pulled Cameron up into his arms. Kissing each other passionately, they moved closer together.

"We don't have much time …" he said, moving his kisses down her throat.

Cameron moaned softly as House undid the top buttons of her blouse to continue his journey southward. Her skin felt alive from the touch of his scruff, and she drank in his scent with every breath she took.

They paused as they heard voices approaching and House deftly unlatched the locked door with one finger, while Cameron quickly buttoned her blouse.

When Chase and Wilson walked in there was no clue to their dalliance, save the blush on Cameron's face.

"House, I can't believe it; Chase said that you actually bought dinner! Hi Cameron, you look a little flushed, are you OK?"

"I'm just a little hot, that's all …Hi Wilson."

"A little … Dr. Cameron … you underestimate yourself …" House whispered.

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