Chapter 37

Cameron awoke in the middle of the night the same way she remembered falling asleep, in the arms of the man she loved. She looked out her window and noticed that it had begun to snow quite heavily; the night sky was bright and shed a soft light throughout the bedroom. The alarm clock read 3 am.

House was sleeping peacefully. His face was relaxed and the heavy furrows that had come with the pain were now gone. She quietly slipped out of bed and walked into the bathroom and saw the towels and House's new boxers on the floor. Picking them up, she thought about what had happened earlier and remembered how it felt to dry his naked body and then immediately scolded herself for thinking such thoughts, considering the circumstances.

As she brushed her hair, Cameron looked into the mirror and smiled noticing the three bows on her nightie that House had so masterfully untied. She started to re-tie them, but then stopped; she would not change a thing.

Cameron tiptoed quietly into the kitchen to make hot chocolate and then returned to the bedroom. She set the mugs down on the nightstand beside House along with his bottle of Vicodin.

House opened his eyes and smiled at her as she sat down beside him.

"Hi there … how are you feeling?"

House sat up so that his back was resting against the pillow.

"I'm not sure … how long have I been asleep … what time is it?"

"It's after three … we've been asleep for about five hours. I made us hot chocolate, would you like some?"

"Oooo … I love hot chocolate and you put those tiny marshmallows on top …"

Cameron smiled. She loved how House took such childlike delight in something as simple as a miniature marshmallow.

"This is delicious. Thank you for taking such good care of me."

"You're welcome. How's your leg?"

House carefully bent his knee and then straightened it again.

"It's still sore, but the sharp pains are gone … hey it's been snowing …"

House finished his hot chocolate as he studied Cameron. He looked at her beautiful face and smiled when he saw the untied bows on her nightie.

"Come back to bed, you look cold …"

Cameron smiled and lay down beside him.

House put his arm around her and stroked her hair as she trailed her fingers lazily across his chest. Neither one spoke. They were both deep in thought as they held one another.

House gingerly rolled onto his good leg so that he was facing Cameron and kissed her gently.

"I love you …" he said.

"I love you, too…" replied Cameron.

"You know, I think that one of us has too many clothes on … ", smiled House as he toyed with the soft fabric of her nightgown. "I could take care of that for you, if you like …"

Cameron blushed as she said, "I'd like that …"

House embraced Cameron as he rolled back on to his pillow and she carefully straddled his hips to avoid touching his sore thigh. House looked up into her sparkling green eyes as he slid his hands from her silky legs, up over her body until they came to a stop at the first tied bow. One by one, he untied them all, kissing her exposed skin as he went. Cameron trembled as he moved; his slow deliberate touch was driving her wild with anticipation.

When House untied the last bow, he moved his hands up, lingering at her breasts and then he pushed the nightie off her lovely shoulders. Cameron could feel his arousal beneath her and rose on her knees so House could undo the bows at the side of her panties and remove the last barrier between them. House paused for a moment as he devoured Cameron's naked body with his eyes. He sat up and drew her to him; their lips met in a passionate kiss. Cameron pressed against him, her tongue dancing with his as they kissed deeper and deeper. They pulled apart sharply, gasping for air and Cameron held his head to her chest while House explored her shapely back and bottom with his hands. He carefully kissed each breast in turn, teasing her with his tongue until her body was on fire.

House felt Cameron start to rock against him and pulled her down on to his chest as he kissed her once more. She carefully slid down as he entered her slowly, moaning softly as she felt their bodies join completely. House watched her face, wanting to be gentle with her tiny body. They moved together as one, kissing each other frantically as their tempo increased.

Cameron arched her back as she felt the warmth burning inside and House moaned as they built to their climax. Finally in a moment of sweet ecstasy their bodies released and they quivered as the delicious sensations washed over them.

They collapsed on one another as their bodies pulsed sweetly and lay joined in each others arms, basking in the afterglow of their lovemaking.

As House held Cameron, he thought of how perfect they were together. He had never experienced such total bliss in his life.

He looked at Cameron and said,

"You're exquisite …. I have never felt more loved in my life …"

Cameron smiled back at him as tears welled up in her eyes.

"Cameron, are you crying … I didn't hurt you did I? " he said with concern.

She shook her head.

"I'm fine … I'm just overcome … I love you so much … ", she said, kissing him gently.

"That was incredible … I have never felt the way I did tonight with you … you're amazing, Greg … what you do to me …" Cameron said, smiling shyly.

House smiled proudly and said,

"Hey, we forgot to try out my boxers …"

"There will be plenty of time for that …" said Cameron, snuggling beside him.

House fell asleep with a smile on his face and his girl in his arms.

tbc …