"It Doesn't Hurt To Love"

Chapter 15-Be Yourself

authors note- Jake Greenville is afictional person as well as the other new names that come up in this chapter. I have no idea if Cameron really grew up in Minnesota, I just know she interned at Mayo Clinic which is located there.

House stood there with his arms crossed yelling at the movers. "Move faster" "If You break that and I'll give you a limp" House was just being himself. He enjoyed having authority over people. Thats partially why he took the job as head diagnostician, to boss around the other doctors. He also took the job because he had been rather close with his boss during a period in his life. It wasn't anything sexual just a friendship. They went to college together and both became doctors. She was there when he was suffering with his leg. House actually liked her. Would he admit that? Never. He watched Cameron carry the boxes into the trunk of her car. "Allison I am not paying them for nothing. Let them perform the manual labor"

She just laughed. Sometimes that was the only response you could give that man.

"Anything we should tell them to deliver to the apartment?" He asked

"Just my bed and the dresser. Everything else can go right to Public Storage"

"Why do you want to keep the whole bed?"

"Its imported from Europe. It would be a shame to have it sit in storage"

"Because everything from Europe is special. Next time any immigrants from Europe come to the clinic, we'll treat them with real medicine" He laughed "Where do you expect the bed to go?"

"Your guest bedroom"

"Our guest bedroom"

She was still in bliss over the fact they were actually living together now. She just leaned against her car with a smile on her face. House limped over to her, kissing her on the lips. In the corner of his eye, he saw the frightening image of his car which was parked next to hers. The whole backseat was filled with piles and piles of clothes.

He ended the kiss much to her dislike "Holy crap, what did you do to my car? How can I drive?"

"I had no more room in my own car and nothing is blocking your view of the road so you can drive. Stop acting like a four year old"

"Four year olds can't drive!" He stuck out his toung "And if I had known you had that much clothes I would of rented another truck. Or a bigger apartment"

"Come on, I would like to get unpacked by tonight"

"And I would like to watch General Hospital, not going to happen huh?"

"What is more important your girlfriend or your soap opera?"

"I'll get back to you on that" He winked and got into his car.

"Bring the bed, mattress, and the dresser to apartment number 508. It should be unlocked, but if you touch anything I will kill you. Don't put it past me. Take the bed out of the bedroom on the right of the hallway and just take it away. Do that, and I might actually tip you. Vaminos!" He scowled at the movers. Two of the movers exchanged looks and began to lift the furniture. Around the time the movers were finishing up, Cameron had arrived with a pizza pie in hand. With her usual smile on her face, she handed the workers each a slice as they left. She even gave the doorman a slice. Probably wanting to get on his good side now that she was living here. House had the most jealous look on his face.

"I want pizza" he sniffled

"Calm down, there are a few slices left. You have to earn it first"

"May I ask how?"

"You have to help me carry up all this stuff"

"Sorry, I am crippled" he waved the cane in the air "I would be more then happy to carry the pizza though"

She tossed him a box. "Come on, it isn't that hard"

It became nighttime before all the boxes and clothes were brought up stairs. House was exhausted. He laid face down on the couch as she organized all her clothes and shoes in his only empty closet. When she was done, she pounced on top of his stretched out body. He let out a huge moan. It was the perfect opportunity for a tickle fight. He broke out into laughter and rolled them both off the couch. Landing on the floor put his leg in excruciating pain. House bit his lip and tried to hide it. He wanted to do so much with her, but his leg always held him back. He hated it more than anything. As they frolicked around on the floor, his leg felt like it was about to explode.

"What about my pizza?" He said looking for an excuse to get off the ground

"Thats right. The box is over there. Save some for me, you pig"

"Ha! After calling me a pig you get only the crust"

"And after sharing none of the pizza that I bought, you get nothing in the bedroom tonight" She got up on her toes and looked him straight in eye.

"Fine you won" he hated to admit it

They sat on the floor, unloading the boxes and munching on pizza. He was happily buzzed on Vicodin, which he took while she wasn't looking. He opened up a box, filled with pictures. He was very proud to find a picture of himself on the top of the pile. As he rummaged through he found a picture of a woman who looked like a bleach blonde version Cameron but not as attractive.

"Who is this?"

"My older sister Rebecca. Your going to meet her soon"

He raised one of his eyebrows "Why?"

"She called me the other day. Apparently she is coming to Princeton on the campaign"

"She is a politician?"

"Nope her husband is"

"And he is?"

"Jake Greenville. He is running for Governor"

"Do I have to vote for him?"

"That would help"

"I think I won't, just to piss them off"

She laughed "They just moved to Trenton about a year ago, so don't scare them away"

"Where did they live before that?"

"Minnesota with the rest of my family"

"Thats right" He neatly stacked the picture frames and handed them to her. He opened the next box which revealed Mr.Huffles. House laughed and sat him next to Cameron.

"How come I don't see any pictures of your family around here"

"I don't have any Family"

"Yes you do. Where do they live?"

"Long Island" he muttered

She paused "Don't tell me thats where you grew up"

"Unfortunately, I did grow up there"

She grinned "Thats why you are so sarcastic and garrulous. I should of guessed"

"Are you really that stereotypical? At least I didn't grow up in hick country"

She rolled her eyes "Do you keep in touch with them?"

"Nope. They think I am dead"

"Your kidding me right?"

"I wish I wasn't kidding. They probably assume I am though"

"Do they know about your leg?"

"Yes, I do actually talk to them, on occasion"

"Do they know about me?"

Oh god " I haven't talk to them in years. Mycousin didn't even invite me to her wedding"

"Maybe if you would interact with them once in a while. Call them on the phone"

"Not happening. As soon I graduated High School I got as far away as I could"

"Did your father beat you or something?" she laughed

"No! I just don't like them. They love to be in everyone's business. They are annoying as hell"

"I still would like to meet them"

"Before the end of the summer we can drive out to the Hamptons. We'll get a hotel room by the beach. And if my brother is in town, we might visit my family. No promises"

"I would love that! Why does it matter if your brother is in town?"

"He is the only decent human being I am related to"

She smiled "Thats nice to say. Rebecca is coming next week. I told her we would go out to eat"

"Do I have to be nice? Like impress her. Where a suit and tie? Be polite?"

"Be yourself is all that I am asking"

He moved closer to her, kissing her neck

"What are you doing?" She giggled as his hands moved up her body

"Being myself"