A/N: Thanks to everyone thats reviewed so far, please keep them coming.

Disclaimer: I don't own them, just playing with them for a bit.

Title: Everyone likes a good puzzle
Pairing: Basically House/Cameron, others make an appearance.
Rating: Probably PG-13 I think, I'm not really sure.
Summary: What should have happened after Cameron's little speech in Honeymoon.
Disclaimer: I don't own them, I'm just playing with them for a bit.

Cameron fell asleep halfway through the third episode of general hospital. At some point she had moved to where she was now laying curled up against House's side. Her fingers had a vice grip on the bottom of his shirt even in her sleep. It was almost as if she was afraid he would leave her. House watched the gentle rise and fall of her chest, the soothing feeling of her heart beat against his side.

Part of him was screaming for him to get away from her as soon as he could, that he would only end up hurt if he let her in. Then there was that small voice that he thought he had killed already. Nagging at him that she was already in, that he let her in the day he showed up at her place begging her to come back.

House moved his hand to push her hair back off of her face, gently cupping her cheek in his hand. Taking time to study her face, this woman that had somehow broken through five years worth of crap. She looked even younger in her sleep, the lines around her eyes and lips had disappeared. For some reason it made him feel even older. He let his eyes travel back up her face to her eyes, to find them open. House looked into her eyes trying to convey everything that he was feeling without having to come out and say it.

Cameron seemed to understand she smiled softly before leaning up to kiss him. Cameron slid back on the couch pulling House on top of her, her hands reaching for his shirt. House groaned against her lips, when they heard someone knocking at the door.

"Ignore it, they'll go away," House muttered against her skin as he kissed his way down her neck.

"Get the door it might be important," Cameron kissed him one more time before pulling away, and pushing him towards the door.

House hobbled over to the door intent on chewing out whatever unsuspecting fool that happened to be on the other side of the door.

"Mom what are doing here, I thought I was picking you up tonight?"

"My flight was early, I called you but obviously your to busy to answer the phone. So I called James, he offered to pick me up. Are you going to let me in or are we going to stand out here till the cows come home?"

"No cows around here, I wish there was then I could get free milk." House shifted out of the doorway letting Wilson and his mom in. He took a deep breath before following them, stupid airlines always screwing things up.

"Hello dear you must be Allison," House's mom made her way over to the couch taking a seat next to Cameron. She had the same build as House, the same piercing blue eyes. She didn't really look old enough to be his mom though.

"Yes, its nice to meet you Mrs. House," Cameron replied with a nervous smile, tucking her hair behind her ears.

"Please call me Mary, Greg why don't you help James put my bags in my room. Don't give me that look you have a bad leg, there's nothing wrong with your arms." House rolled his eyes before grabbing one of the bags, and following Wilson into his spare room.

"Did you have a nice flight?" Cameron asked trying not to squirm under Mary's intense gaze.

"It was alright, made a flight attendant cry." Mary replied her eyes sparkling, much like House's did after he had just screwed with someone's head.

"So how long have you been sleeping with my son?"

"What?" Cameron croaked out, there was no way she was having the conversation with House's mother.

"It's pretty obvious, you answered his phone this morning, your wearing his shirt, and your face is red with stubble burn. I may be old but I'm not stupid. He doesn't need some young girl using him to further her career. He's been hurt to many times,"

"Its not like that," Cameron replied staring at her hands, trying to keep the tears at bay. She knew she was being overly emotional, but she couldn't help but wonder if this is what everyone will think of her. That she was only interested in House because he was her boss, and she was just trying to sleep her way to the top.

"Man I leave you alone for two minutes and you already have her on the verge of tears. That's a record even for you." House hobbled into the living room casting a worried glance at Cameron. She didn't look up at him, damn now he had to fix this too. Damn airlines always screwing things up.

"That's not true what about that nurse, I had bawling in under a minute."

"Doesn't count all you did was tell her you were my mother."

"Well I better get going, it was nice seeing you again Mrs. House." Wilson said with a small wave before heading for the door.

"Wait. Dr. Wilson would you mind giving me a ride back to the hospital?" Cameron asked as Wilson walked by heading towards the door.

"Uh sure. Are you ready now?" Wilson asked glancing over at House, who sent him a keep your mouth shut glare.

"Yeah let me grab my bag, I'll be right back." Cameron headed for House's bedroom to grab her bag, with House following her.

"What are you doing?" Cameron asked when House closed the door behind them.

"I could ask you the same thing, what did she say to you?" House crossed his arms over his chest and leaned against the door.

"Nothing, now can you move? Dr. Wilson is waiting for me,"

"You didn't say please, now tell me what she said to you. In case you didn't figure it out this is just a game to her." House grabbed her hand to keep her from banging on the door. "Don't do that," Cameron pulled her hand away from him and went over to the bed to sit down.

"She implied that the only reason I'm with you is to further my career. Like I'm some sort of a slut that would be willing to sleep her way to the top." Cameron knew that it sounded like she was overreacting, she knew she was. At the same time though she was tired of defending her feelings for House to everyone including him.

"That's just what she does, she's just trying to protect me. Besides if that were true Cuddy would be next on your list," House replied with a smirk before moving over to the bed taking a seat next to her, running his hand over her back. Cameron let out a small giggle before moving closer to House resting her head against his shoulder. House tensed up slightly at first, not quite used to the whole cuddling thing. Slowly he wrapped his arm around her, tucking her into the side of his body.

"I should go,"

"Yeah you have to work in the morning, and I hear your boss can be a real bastard when your late." House gave her a quick squeeze before letting go and standing up.

"Wait," Cameron put her hand over Houses to keep him from opening the door. Standing up on her tiptoes Cameron brushed her lips lightly across his before pulling back with a small smile.

"Don't be a tease," House whispered before pulling her body flush against his, as his lips captured hers in a kiss that left them both breathless. House quickly pulled the door open, before he was tempted to throw her on the bed and have his way with her.

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