"It Doesn't Hurt to Love"
Chapter 3- Late NightDesire
The world seemed to pass them by as they drove through the small new Jersey Town. Spotting a Baskin Robins/Dunkin Doughnuts, Dr. Gregory House eagerly pulled over.
"Up for ice cream?" he asked.
"Of course, wow I didn't know they were opened late" Allison said
"Well I guess they are" House said as he looked up. The sky began to clear. Clouds separating, letting the magnificent night sky leak through.
"I am not really that hungry, after that diner. We can split a shake, though" she laughed
They ordered a double chocolate shake, large, with two straws. They took a seat by the window.
"Ugggg I feel like we are in High School, sharing a shake like this" he complained.
"Gregory House, will you go to Junior Prom with me?" she asked, laughing.
"Nope. Sorry. I am already going with Dr.Cuddy." he announced. They both laughed at that thought. "But I'll ditch Cuddy, and sneak out with you though"
"Alright.. its a date" she laughed. The two doctors both took a sip, they're faces we close. He bit his lip, pulling back. She closed her eyes. 'That was close' they both thought.
"I think it is time to go, lets walk around a bit." Throwing out the half finished shake, they made their way to the door. They walked down main street, the only people in sight. The street lights were dim. The ground was wet. The stars were bright. A little to romantic for House.
"Lets take a stroll through that park over there" he said extending his elbow. She nodded, and notched on to him.
"I would start to skip right now, if it wasn't for my bum leg" he laughed as they walked.
"Thats alright, I wouldn't want us to embarrass ourselves." Cameron said as she spotted a playground.
"Oh, come on, I wanna play" she pulled him to the entrance.Thenshe climbed up a ladder, high heels and all.
"Come on, join me" she yelled as she began to venture across the monkey bars.
"Uh, and how do you expect me to do that. I'll just sit on the slide." he said brushing off the slide.
"Fine, be that way. Your too old anyways." she said giving him a look.
"You must have had no childhood." he laughed. Cameron ran up the ramp, like a three year old. She came to the mouth of the slide.
"Heads up, I am coming down" she said. She flew down the slide, knocking him to the ground. She landed on top of him.
"Hey, I am crippled you know" he laughed. "We have to stop meeting like this."
"I am sorry" she pushed down into him
"Make it up to me then" just as the words escaped his mouth, she kissed him, pulling his lips a part. In return he kissed her back, gripping her hands. They kissed for awhile, very passionate. it was surreal for them both. Cameron took a deep breath, and rolled of of him, on the ground, laying in the wood chips. Both of their breathing became heavy. he let go of her hands.
"This is awkward" he gulped
"Tell me about it" she whispered "It felt good"
"Yes I know it did, it doesn't make it right" he said, dusting the wood chips off her back. They both smiled and got trapped in another gaze. He really wanted to kiss her again. She really wanted to kiss him again.But they both, reorganized themselves, coming to their senses. They were at a child's playground for God's sake.
"We should, uh, go, its really late" she said, redirecting her eyes to her watch. They walked back to his car in silence.
In his car, she drifted off in a deep sleep. 'Should I drop her off at her place? Should I invite her to mine?' thoughts kept playing in his head. What he should do, and what he shouldn't. Arriving back in Princeton, he tapped her shoulder.
"Allison, wake up" he said, shaking her slightly
She woke up and rolled over a bit, trying to fall back asleep in her seat.
"Dr. Allison Cameron, would you like me to drop you off at you place?" he yelled
"Ermm.. yes please.. don't be so loud" she mumbled. He drove in the other direction arriving in front of her house.
"Ta Da!" he said as he helped her out of the car. She leaned on him as he wobbled her to her front door.Allison searched her bag for her keys.
"Fuck" shequietly yelled "I left my house key in my car!"
"You leave your house key in your car?" he raised his eyebrow.
"Yea, I have always been afraid of leavingthem atthe hospital. Stupid I know."
"I don't understand you some times. Well you can stay at my place tonight. I hope this isn't a stunt to 'get with' me tonight, because I am tired" he laughed
"No Greg, and thanks" she couldn't help but blush. Theymade their wayback to the car. She was really tired, but didn't fall asleep in the car again. They arrived at his apartment building, riding the elevator up. She leaned on him. He wished that he could just pick her up, in his arms, and carry her into his apartment. He knew that wasn't possible. She deserved better then him he thought. The elevator arrived at the 7th floor.
"Now see, I keep my keys in my pocket, this way,they are always with me" he said as he unlocked the door. Cameron was surprised. His house, was cleaner then hers. Very masculine, yes, but big.
"I like your place" she yawned loudly.
"Lets get you to bed little girl." He led herdown the hallway and into a guest bedroom. Blank blue walls. Boring blue and white sheets. She didn't care. She collapsed in the bed. She lifted herself up and out reached her arms.
"Thanks a million Greg"
He made a childish face, moving away. She laughed and managed to give him a hug. He turned off the lights and tucked her in. He looked at her face, so peaceful, so pretty. He kissed her forehead. Her heart stopped and her eyes opened. Once again she was in awe. She felt a tingle inside her body. She desired him.
"Thanks you" she whispered.
He nodded, leaving the room. He realized, this was the start of something he couldn't explain. Now, he desired her.