"It Doesn't Hurt To Love"

Chapter Sixteen- For The Best

teaser-"You don't need me, you want me"

They had only been living together for three days and he already had accumulated a number of her panties and bras to be added into his collection. He had them displayed on top of his drawer. When ever she tried to swipe them he would pick her up and fling her on to the bed. House was a child in a grown man's body. It was early morning and Cameron was up before House, for once. After the last night's activities he was wiped out. Cameron stretched her arms and walked over to his dresser. With a smile on her face, she took what was rightfully hers and hid it in her closet. She started the coffee and made some toast for the both of them for breakfast.

"Good Morning sunshine" she said as soon as he walked into the kitchen

"Why are you always so happy in the morning?"

"Because I know I get to spend the whole day with you"

House kissed her on the lips and made his way for the coffee.

"We are meeting Rebecca on Friday. I was thinking on making a reservation at Frescos"

"Fantastic"

"I have a feeling that was a sarcastic answer"

Without replying he happily took a bite into his toast

"Whats up? You seem rather cranky today" she asked

"Don't I seem like that every day?"

"Today in particular. Anything you want to talk about?"

"I'm just tired. Not that I mind staying up until midnight having wild sex."

She rolled her eyes"Your not sick of me yet, are you? Your the one who asked me to move in-"

"-No, no. Jesus, Allison I'm just tired"

"I am just checking. Come on, grab your coat. We're going to be late for work"

"That would be a shame. I would hate to be late. I have such the important job of saving peoples lives. Hate to have people wait like that."

The usual routine did not occur when they arrived at the hospital. Cameron dragged him off to go check on there nine year old patient with the blisters all over her arms. Her condition was getting much worse. House rarely saw patients. He saw them as cases not people. When House walked into the room with Cameronthe little girl'seyes were about to bulge out of her small head.

"Oh come on, my cane isn't that scary. What is scary is your blisters, ouch"

"Who are y-you? She stuttered

House flashed a look towards Cameron "I am your doctor"

"No she is" She pointed to Cameron "A-and those two guys"

"We're all Doctors. It doesn't matter. As long as we get you better.We'll get youback to doing what ever you nine year olds do"

"How come I never seen you before mister?"

"I like to treat my patients in secretly. I am a undercover Doctor"

Cameron slapped her forehead.

"Paging Doctor Cameron. Please report to Dr.Cuddy's Office. Doctor Cameron please report to Dr.Cuddy's office. Thank You" said the intercom

"She pages you over the intercom so you can have your morning gossip-fest? Wow, she is dedicated" House laughed

"What is Gossip?" the little patient asked

"Its when two people talk about other people behind their backs. They like to feel superior"

"Thats terrible"

"I know. I don't have any pity for people like that. You shouldn't either" House said shaking his head at Cameron. She gave him a look and marched out the door.

House looked at his little patient "Its probably that time of month. Dr.Cameron gets very hormonal"

"What time of the month?"

House let out a big sigh.

"You paged? I was with a patient"

"I need an answer"

"To what may I ask?"

"The job offer I offered to you a couple months ago. Dr.Sykes whois the residing Immunologist on the second floor is retiring next month. I can go over the details with you right now" Cameron nodded "All the benefits of your current job are included. You will get a ten percent increase in salary as well as a new office. You will be head of immunology in the intensive care department. I have already gone over you resume with the board and you are approved"

Cameron took a seat in the chair. She was stunned.

"This is a once in a life time opportunity Ally. But it is also a commitment"

"What about House?"

"Your position will be filled. I'll give you another day to think it over. If you agree then you start your internship Friday"

"Its part time internship right?"

"It replaces your clinic duty, so yes"

"I don't think House would be happy. Neither would Chase or Foreman"

"Dr.Foreman was offered another position as well. He turned it down. Thats not what matters"

"Greg is what matters. I'll have to discuss it with him"

"That would be best. Wait until later please. Wouldn't want him creating a scene" Cuddy smiled

"Do you think I am honestly ready this job?"

"Anyone who can work in diagnostics or even with House without complications will be fine. Trust me"

"I do trust you. Thanks Lisa"

The tests from the skin biopsy came back revealing that their patient had Dermatitis Herpetiformis. She was prescribed Dapsone in incredibly small amounts which would be taking over the next few weeks. Meaning she would have to be kept in the hospital. House didn't mind, he actually liked talking to little Francesca. What he did mind was Cameron. House could tell something was up with her the whole day at work. He could read her like a book. She had a guilty expression on her face. In the car she was totally silent, just looking out the window.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

"I had a talk with Cuddy today"

"I know that. May I ask what you discussed? Its obviously bothering you"

There was a pause. Then she muttered out "She offered me the position on head of Immunology on the second floor"

No, I can't lose Cameron. "And you refused?"

"No. I didn't accept either. I have to decide by tomorrow"

"How come nothing was discussed with me?"

"She wanted me to tell you"

"Well your not going to take it"

"Why not?"

"I need you. Do you realize without you our department would be driven go straight into the ground. Chase and Foreman.. pff!"

"You don't need me, you want me. I will get Full benefits, higher salary, a new office-"

"You can have my office" He smiled"They will eat you alive on the second floor. They're beasts. No common decency."

"Everyone knows about us. No one will bother me. They know they would have to answer to you"

"Am I really that scary?" He smiled "A a couple of months ago you were having regrets about being a doctor. Now you want to work in the ICU? We deal with a couple patients a week. You take that job, your workload will be tripled"

"Yes but in most of these cases the disease is usual rather apparent from the start, which shortens the time I have to spend with each patient. It equals out"

"What about Chase and Foreman?"

"Foreman was offered another job also. He declined"

"Told you he had street smarts"

"Listen, let me just take the internship. Its part time, so I will still be able to work with you. It replaces my clinic duty By the summer I will be working full time"

"Thats not fair, you get out of the clinic and I don't"

"Greg, don't get me wrong, I love working with you. Its just a big opportunity-"

"-which could lead to bigger and better things. Whats next, you going to apply for the position of Surgeon General of the United States?"

"I am an Immunologist..."

"Doesn't matter. I applied, just for kicks, and they rejected me. I cried for weeks"

"You have the maturity level of a five year old"

"Three days ago my maturity level was equivalent to a four year old. At least I am improving!"

"I am taking the job. Its for the best, since we are dating in all. "

"What am I going to do with myself, spending my day working with Chase and Foreman?"

"You'll hire someone to replace me"

"Your implacable" He parked the car and gazed into her eyes for a while. "I will make sure to hire a young, nieve, and attractive doctor. She will be all over me."

"Sure Greg. What ever feeds your Narcissism" She kissed his lips.