Chapter 53

Wilson and Cameron took turns monitoring House through the night. Surprisingly, he fell asleep quickly after each of his examinations and by the morning he was feeling much better. Cameron woke to the sounds of chatter and dishes clattering in the kitchen; she threw on her robe to search out the source of the activity and found House and Wilson drinking coffee in the kitchen, while Wilson made breakfast.

"Hey you, you're not supposed to be out of bed …" she said hugging House.

"I had to go to the bathroom …: whispered House.

"That's a likely excuse … good morning Wilson." smiled Cameron, "were you able to sleep all right on my couch?"

"I slept like a baby … your couch is much more comfortable than House's …" joked Wilson, "come, sit down, breakfast is ready."

"So what time are your girlie appointments?" asked House.

"Lisa and I have appointments for manicures and pedicures today at 2 pm. Oh, that reminds me, I have to get out my new dress and decide what colour of nail polish I want before I go."

"Why?" asked House.

"Well, I want to make sure I choose a colour that will compliment my dress." answered Cameron, "Why are you so interested in nail polish all of a sudden?"

"I'm interested in everything that you're interested in." grinned House.

"Oh, good answer, House." teased Cameron.

"No seriously, is that really important to you?"

"Well, kind of … my dress is burgundy, so I wouldn't want a bright red nail polish, for example …" laughed Cameron, "anyway, I'm going to take a shower and change the sheets in the bedroom and then it will be time for your nap, sweetie. Thank you for a wonderful breakfast Wilson."

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"What am I going to do?" House said whispering, until he heard Cameron turn on the shower.

"About what, House?"

"Cameron's dress. You heard what she said; she's going to choose her nail polish to match the wrong dress."

"There's only one thing you can do House, you'd better give her the dress before she goes to the salon with Lisa."

o0o0o

"Thanks Wilson, I'm all done. There's a nice fresh bed waiting for you Greg."

"Good and I've got a nice fresh girl to go along with it." House said, pulling Cameron into an embrace.

"Greg, we have company …" blushed Cameron.

"We're not doing anything Wilson hasn't seen before." grinned House motioning at Wilson, "how about a good morning kiss for the patient?"

House bent down and kissed Cameron passionately while Wilson ran into their bedroom carrying a large box. Although House saw Wilson return, he continued kissing Cameron until they broke to catch their breath.

"Ahem." Wilson said, clearing his throat. "I'm going to head off now Cameron if you can manage this big lug and I'll be back at one with Lisa. Bye."

"Bye Wilson … thank you." smiled Cameron, as he closed the door. "How'd you like a nice bath before you go back to bed? I've got Mr. Bubbles …"

"Oooo … okay, will you join me?" House asked hopefully.

"No, but I will wash your back for you … c'mon, let's get you cleaned up…"

o0o0o

"Greg …" Cameron said, as she knelt by the tub," I have to tell you something …"

"Nothing bad, I hope …" asked a worried House.

"No … it's just embarrassing …" she said, soaping his back.

"What is it?"

"Wilson saw me in my nurse's uniform last night … "confessed Cameron.

"Did he see anything that you didn't want him to see?" asked House.

"Well, I don't think so … he handed me my robe and left the room … he was quite a gentleman about it."

"Don't worry then …" smiled House.

"He'll think that I'm some sort of a … floozy or something …" worried Cameron.

"A floozy … I haven't heard anyone use that word in years …", laughed House," and no … he won't think that you're a floozy, silly … besides I told him about your uniform so he could buy one for Cuddy …"

"Greg … you didn't!"

"I thought it would spice up their sex life, but don't worry … I didn't tell him all of the neat stuff you did to me … promise …"

"Well okay … but no more bragging …" scolded Cameron, as she laughed.

Cameron got up and held a towel out for House, "There … all done, it's time for naughty boys to go to bed."

o0o0o

Cameron helped House get into some clean pajamas and walked with him down the hall to the bedroom. When she entered the room, the first thing she noticed was a very large box sitting on the bed, wrapped in brown shipping paper. After helping House into bed, she picked up the parcel and looked at House.

"Greg, what is this?"

"Open it; it's an early Valentine's Day present for you." House said eagerly.

Cameron sat down cross-legged on her side of the bed and ripped off the outer wrapping on the parcel.

"Saks Fifth Avenue …" Cameron asked, seeing the logo on the box. "Did you buy this the day we were in New York?"

"Yep …" House said proudly, looking like a five year-old kid on Christmas morning. "Hurry up … open it!"

Cameron smiled at his eagerness and lifted the lid off the box.

"My dress … Greg … it's my beautiful red dress …" Cameron could barely speak as she lifted the gown out of the box.

"Do you like it?" House asked hopefully.

Cameron turned to him with tears in her eyes, clutching the dress to her.

"I love it, but how did you know about it, did Lisa tell you?"

"No … I saw you modeling it in the store when Wilson and I came back to meet you girls for lunch. You looked so beautiful in it, I just had to buy it for you." smiled House.

"Oh Greg … my necklace ..." Cameron said holding her diamond heart, "this dress … they're so expensive … you don't have to buy me such extravagant gifts."

"Allison, please … I want to. For years, I've made all of this money and never had anyone I was able to share it with. You have no idea how happy it makes me to be able to buy this for you … I want you to feel like a princess tomorrow night."

"Thank you Greg … it's the most magnificent dress I've ever had in my whole life.

Cameron gently draped the gown over a chair and got back on the bed with House.

"I love you …" she whispered as she laced her fingers around his neck.

"I love you too ... " House said, as he leaned forward to touch her lips with his. Cameron looked at House and then smiled as she closed her eyes and pressed her lips softly against his. They shared soft, gentle kisses until she felt his tongue slip across her lips and she opened her mouth to him, letting his tongue dart in, in search of her own. She heard House moan as she kissed him harder, drawing him to her, deeper and deeper. They gasped for air as they broke their kiss and House cradled Cameron's smiling face with his hand.

"Would you model your dress for me?"

"I'd love to …"

Cameron hopped off the bed and quickly stripped down to her bra and panties and then returned to sit on the edge of the bed with House.

"I don't need this …" Cameron smiled, as she pointed to her bra, "could you help me please?"

"Certainly … I'm very good at this, if you hadn't noticed …" House said, unclasping the back of her bra.

House watched as Cameron gingerly slipped it over her head and held up the bodice with one hand as she puffed out the skirt.

"Would you be able to zip me up please, Greg", she said holding the sides of the dress up. House fastened her dress and then she stood to look at her reflection in the mirror.

The dress could not have fit more perfectly. The bodice clung to her body, its rows of crystals sparking in the sunlight that poured through her bedroom window. Cameron twirled and stopped to face House, her green eyes sparkling.

"What do you think, Greg?" she said, beaming.

"You take my breath away, you're so beautiful …" said House sincerely. "Don't forget the wrap …"

"That's right ", Cameron said, draping the sparking chiffon wrap around her shoulders.

"I do feel like a princess in this dress … how can I ever thank you?"

"Well, you could let me unzip you when you're ready …" grinned House, as Cameron sat down next to him once more.

As the dress fell open, he slid his hands around her waist and up to her breasts, caressing them with excruciating tenderness as he kissed the back of her neck. She moaned softly at the feel of his scruff on her skin; her nipples were taut from his touch. House showered her shoulders with unbroken kisses as his hands slipped down beneath the fabric of her panties. Cameron shuddered as his masterly fingers stroked her until she climaxed and collapsed back into his arms.

"That was exquisite …" she whispered, as she leaned back to rest her head on his shoulder. House kissed her cheek softly as her breathing returned to normal.

"But I guess I'd better get dressed … ", Cameron said reluctantly, "Lisa and James will be here soon …" she rose and tucked House into bed.

He watched as she tenderly folded her gown back into its box and dressed for the day. When she was ready, Cameron stretched out beside House on the bed and gently touched the side of his face as she looked at him, her eyes shining with love.

"I can hardly wait until tomorrow, Greg … it's going to be such a special day."

"That it will …" smiled House as he slipped his arm around her.

Tomorrow will be the day I asked you to marry me …

tbc …