"It Doesn't Hurt to Love"
Chapter Thirteen-Housesick
Two whole months... Wilson couldn't believe it. Hehad refunded the money from the betbut kept a percentage for the promise he made to Dr.Cuddy. What he was going to buy for them he had no clue. Totally two different people. How they could become a couple was astonishing. How it could of lasted this long and still growing strong was bewildering. Wilson folded the two hundred dollars in his pocket and walked out of the hospital.
A mahogany picture frame inclosed the picture while the glass protected it. The photograph was the newest edition to the fireplace mantel. House couldn't help but stare at it for the last ten minutes. In the picture they were both smiling politely, very adult like. Cameron had her legs crossed and arms draped around him. This photograph was one of the rare pictures that was serious. All the others includedfunny but awkwardposes or faces. One of them was her dancing on a table.In anotherhis toung down her ear. Laughter and Joy was very apparent in all of them. That was how the last two months had been. They had shared many fun times as well as some fights but they always rebounded. Candlelit dinners and walks in park. Lovely evenings at home. How perfect it seemed. A day did not go by when they didn't see each other, when they didn't love each other. They were incapable of being separated.
When Cameron walked through the door he placed the picture down and greeted her with a kiss. Cameron,Chase, and Foreman had meeting with administration after work so she was late.
"They want us to fly out to Cedars-Sinai Hospital for a conference/trainingon infectious disease. I know its last minute. We will be leaving tomorrow morning and be coming back Wednesday night"
"Wait in Los Angeles?"
"I am afraid so."
"Why aren't I going?"
"She needs you at the hospital. Only two of us can go so Foreman is staying here. It isn't manditory"
"Then why are you going?"
"Its a good opportunity and everything is paid for."
"Let me get this straight, you going away for five days to Los Angelesfor a conference. Knowing how cheap the hospital is your going to be staying in a hotel room with Chase. Hell, probably the same bed."
"Greg, nothing is going to happen. I love you" She kissed him"You trust me right?"
"I trust you, just not Chase. From the moment he met you he was ready and willing to groupe you on the spot. He is a typical guy"
"He is a typical friend. Nothing will happen"
"I don't want you to go. Call Foreman up and tell him to pack his bags"
"Your not letting me go get lectured by world class doctors because you think Chase is going to jump me?"
"Chase and you are going to be alone in Los Angeles. You'll get lost, or mugged. He is a fucking richboy who probably afraid to walk across the street"
"I'll hold his hand"
House's eyes were about to bulge out of his head.
"Greg, I am kidding. If you are afraid that something will happen your out of your mind. I am attracted to you, and only you. I am also a grown women who can take care of myself"
"The plane could crash. One of those pysho west-coast doctors could kidnap you"
"You have really lost it.I am going and thats final!" she yelled
"No your not"
"Your just worried"
"Guilty as charged"
"I can take care of myself! Your too overprotective. Just let me.."
"Go? I can't"
"You don't have a fucking rope tied around my neck. I am your girlfriend, not your property"
"Why do you have to be so rebellious.. what are you stilla teenager? If I say you can go, would you stay? Is that how you play this little game? You do the opposite of what I say?"
"Your just too.." arrogant, selfish, old were just a few of the words that flew threw her mind "Never mind! Gregory House you are just to stubborn sometimes. I am going back to my place. With God as my witness I will be on that plane tomorrow morning. Good Bye!" she slammed the door and stomped off to her car. As she drove off, she wanted to turn around. She wanted to apologize and say how she loved him. She just kept driving. He was going to have to learn the hard way.
House just sat on his couch. He wanted to apologize and say how he loved her. He didn't bother to move. He knew it would be best to let her cool off. House picked up the stack of pictures on the table. He flicked through them. How cute she was when she laughed.He wished she could always be happy like in the pictures.He hated seeing her mad. What was he going to do for practically a week without her? He needed her?House slammed them down. He played the piano for about an hour, then went to bed. Tonight he would be sleeping alone for the first time in months.
When Cameron woke up it was the crack of dawn. She took an extremly quick shower and threw on comfortable clothes.She rushed around her house.Cameron wanted to call House before she left but then she would miss the flight, and thats what he wanted. She grabbed her suitcase and opened the door.There he was sitting on her stoop smiling at her.
"Oops, wrong house. Sometimes I forget where I live. Isn't that funny? I was out all last night partying at bars and then.."
"Greg. Just shut up"
"Wow, your in a fantastic mood. After last ngiht, huh.." he rubbed his neck "I guess I was.. umm.."
"You don't need to say anything. I over reacted. I shouldn't of left like that. I'm sorry. But you are too attached, you have to let me do as Iplease sometimes"
"I don't want to lose you" he got up off the ground.
She grabbed his chin "You never have to worry. Greg, its just a short trip. I'll buy you something special. Maybe send a postcard. Now come on, I need a ride to the airport"
After a bit of a talk in the car they arrived unharmed to JFK. House managed to carry her bags through the airport. As they reached the security they spotted Chase. He realized it was time to let her go. Cameron and House hugged and shared in a passionate kiss. Chase just looked at the ground wanting it to be over. House whispered something in her ear. Cameron replied with a giggle.
"I love you" Cameron said, letting go of his hand.
"Was that directed towards Chase or me?"
"Your such a loser."
"Be good and have a safe trip. I'll call you."
She smiled and followed Chase through the metal detector. House stood there in the same spot as she left him, just staring. He was interrupted by a group of nuns asking for donations. In typical House fashion he laughed and walked away. Cameron may of softened him up, but not that much. He flipped open his cell phone and decided to call Wilson.
"Hey its House"
"I know. Let me guess, Ally is away and your lonely"
"Lets get a drink"
"At a bar?"
"No, out of a garden hose"
"Alright, I'll meet you at Dublin's at five"
"See you then"
House met up with Wilson at the corner of main street. Wilson encouraged him to walk around town a bit before then went to Dublin's.
"its not going to be fun since were both taken men. No girls tonight"
"Ha. No girls for me. I actually satisfied with the one I have. You on the other hand,thats a different stroy. Slept with any more nurses yet?"
"No, Greg"
"One of the receptionists?"
"No, Greg.. just shut up."
"When was the last time you and Julie actually had... whoa look at that" House leaned his headagainst the Jewelry Store window"I guarantee Ally would like that necklace. Just look at it. Its spectactular"
"Why don't you buy it. I sure she would love it. She'll go completly ga ga." Wilson smiled. The two men walked into the store to get a closer look at the necklace. It had a pure silver chain and a heart pendant. The heart was covered in glistening diamonds. It was jsut right for Cameron. When the cashier told them the price House laughed.
"Greg, she will go crazy for it"
"Six hundred dollars... I am only carrying four hundred right now. I can't"
"Listen I'll give you the other two hundred"
"Now why in hell would you do that? What did you do? I can tell your guilty about something. Spit it"
Wilson handed him the bills "House, just buy it."
"Tell me..."
"This isn't about me, now isn't it. Its about Allison, your girlfriend. You love her. Stop being immature and buy her the necklace"
House nodded to the cashier and payed the bill in cash. When he was handed the necklace, he slipped the box into the safety ofhis pocket. Wilson kept a childish grin on his face the whole time, even when they got to the bar. What a softy House was for her. After a couple drinks Wilson told House about the bet. Wilson apologized the best he could. Despite Wilson's effortshe was mad. House let out some nasty words about Wilson and chugged down another drink. How his coworkers ever became doctors was amazing. House then ranted on and on about how inconsiderate everyone is for the whole night.
Chase was having a horrible time. Cameron was barely talking, and when she did it was about House. How anyone could like that man was beyond him. Chase didn't bother anymore. Thankfully when they reached LA he was able to find other social interaction with the other doctors. After the conference they went to a bar where Cameron refused to drink. The girl was homesick and it was just the first night. Maybe she was really Housesick.
Please review guys! I know not the most exciting chapter, but much better to come.