Not sure where to put it in the timeline, best fit is probably around season 6-7. A bit AU.
I hope you enjoy
"I heard she dated Dr. Foreman for a while, but it didn't get so serious."
"Wait, so she's bisexual? That works to her advantage though, she can attract both men and women."
Cameron stood a few meters behind the two nurses who were chatting. She knew exactly who they were talking about, but tried to keep her focus on the patient chart she had on hand. None of what they were saying was new to her. Of course she'd heard about the mysterious young doctor working for House – that she's elusive, bisexual, and very attractive. The last one she knew before anything else, having seen her during House's elimination rounds for new fellows several years back. She looked up quickly and realized the two nurses were still talking, sorting patient files as they went.
"Overheard Dr. House say she frequents lesbian bars recently, so it looks like she's more into women these days," one of the nurses said. Cameron shook her head absentmindedly, and wondered how much of their personal lives were known to the rest of the people in the hospital because of House.
The other nurse stopped what she was doing, looked around tentatively, and started talking again in a slightly lowered voice. "Hey Cat, do you know where any of these bars are, by any chance?"
Cat widened her eyes at the other woman. "Oh my god?! Robin, are you interested in Dr. Hadley?"
Robin raised an eyebrow at Cat and flashed a sly smile. "Not like I'm going to seek her out or anything. I mean, as far as I know I'm straight, but if she ever makes a move I'm not even going to think twice!"
"You cheeky bitch!" Cat replied, playfully hitting Robin with a patient file. "You're right though, she does have this appeal that can get you to switch teams."
Cameron felt like she was intruding, listening to the nurses' conversation without their knowledge like that. But then again, they weren't exactly being subtle. She finished her chart and approached the desk where the two nurses were.
"Hey ladies!" she greeted. She made sure to speak before she was close so they wouldn't think she heard their previous conversation. "This is the last one from me for now," she said, handing Robin the file. "I'll just take a break. Page if you need me."
Robin took the file and smiled at the doctor. "Sure thing, Dr. Cameron." She and Cat watched Cameron as she walked away.
"You think Dr. Cameron would be able to resist Dr. Hadley if she makes a move on her?" Cat asked, almost whispering this time.
Robin was still watching Cameron, who was by then barely visible to them. "If there's anyone who can, maybe it's her. But god, what a hot couple they'd make."
Cameron opened the door into the doctors' lounge, hoping that there won't be a lot of people inside. She didn't really have anything in mind by going there, mostly just trying to find someplace to spend the time. There were a couple of doctors chatting near the kitchen, so naturally Cameron headed to the couch on the other side of the room. She picked a spot for herself and grabbed a magazine from a nearby table.
It'd been almost a year since she and Chase finalized their divorce. The entire process was grueling and at times overwhelming, but she was happy to have gone through with it. Chase expressed reluctance throughout, but he also knew there was no way to save their marriage at that point. She left the hospital shortly after and spent time with her family. After a while, she heard (quite unwillingly, no thanks to Wilson's compulsive tendency to update her on what's going on with House's team whenever they talked) that Chase had left PPTH as well and moved back to Australia. It was around that time that Cuddy contacted her to ask if she was open to the idea of taking the position of ER head again.
Cameron had finished reading the magazine when she noticed the two doctors talking earlier now heading out of the lounge. "Maybe we can go out to get some lunch," one of the two doctors said to the other as they walked past her. It was then that Cameron remembered she hadn't eaten since that morning, and decided to head to the cafeteria to get some food herself.
She thought about going out to a restaurant, but figured that she'd check first how crowded the cafeteria was and decide from there. She'd been avoiding busy places in the hospital since she had gotten back. It wasn't because she didn't like the people - it was more that the looks she'd always see them give her made her feel uneasy. People still associated her presence with Chase's, and it always felt like they were looking at her like the ripped half of a perfect picture.
When she got to the cafeteria she saw that it wasn't full, but there was a line at the counter. She contemplated for a bit, trying to decide where to go. She was already leaning towards going out when her eyes led her to the people in line to order their food. It took her a while to be sure, but her initial assumption was correct. It was Dr. Hadley standing at the end of the line.
Seeing Thirteen reminded her of the conversation she overheard earlier that day. She wondered how the doctor would react if she knew that Nurse Robin was open to going out with her. And Nurse Cat. And whoever else in the hospital who was attracted to her. But she also had a feeling that the Dr. Hadley was, to some degree, aware of her own gravity. She had to be, right?
Curious, Cameron grabbed a tray from nearby and walked to the line, towards Dr. Hadley.
