"It Doesn't Hurt To Love"
Chapter 18- True Colors
Authors Note- I mean no harm in what i say about New Jersey in this chappie.. like I know anything.
Cameron hung up the phone with a smile on her face. She had just had a good conversation with Cuddy. Everything seemed to be cleared up even though they didn't really have a fight. Glancing over at the clock she panicked. She had less then an hour to get ready. She flew off the couch and raced to the closet. After frantically trying on about five dresses she found the perfect one. Through the mirror she saw House leaning against the doorway.
"You know they are all black. Just pick one"
"Why aren't you dressed?"
"I don't know what to wear"
She moaned and stomped off to his closet. She put together an outfit for him in about two minutes, which was a personal record. Throwing the clothes at him, she then made her next stop to the bathroom to do her hair and make-up.
"Why do I have to wear a suit?"
"Its a fancy restaurant. Can't you look respectable for once?"
"Feisty now aren't we? PMS?"
"I'll throw this curling iron at you"
"Ouch. Don't get so stressed out. Its a dinner with your sister not the Governor of New Jersey" He laughed
"Real cute. Now please be on your best behavior" She looked at herself in the mirror and touched up her make up.
"If I am a good boy, do I get a treat?"
She walked up to him, seductively giving him a kiss. While her hands were around his waist she felt a lump. Ending the kiss she reached into his pocket and took out a Gameboy.
"You are such the child. I am keeping this until the end of the dinner."
"You thief! Its mine, give it back." he reached for it, but with no luck his hands came back empty.
"If you are good, you will get it back. If not, I'll be happy to donate it to the children's ward."
"Define good" He smiled.
"Grab your keys, we're going to be late"
Cameron ran up to her sister, with open arms. Rebecca looked just liked the picture only a bit older. Her husband, who also received a hug from Cameron, was tall, had grey hair, and a radiant smile. Typical Politician look. Rebecca turned to House and extended her arm. House kissed her hand. Tonight he was going to try to be a gentleman.
"Jake Greenville, pleased to meet you."
House shook his hand cautiously. "Doctor Gregory House"
"Why Allison you didn't tell me you were dating the Doctor House. Its an honor to meet you, I have heard so much about you."
I wish I could say the same to you sleezy politician. It would be a miracle if you could get at five percent of the votes. "Thank You. You can call me Greg"
"Your quite an asset to New Jersey health care"
You can stop sucking up, your not getting my vote. "I think our table is waiting for us. We could talk more inside."
At the table, Cameron was doing most of the talking. About the hospital and about her relationship with Greg. She talked on and on until the first course came.
"So, Greg, what is it that you do?" Rebecca asked.
"He is a diagnostician. With a specialty in Infectious Diseases, I do believe" Jake said
"Wow, you know a lot. You writing a book about me? I want some of the profits is you are"
Everyone at the table laughed but Cameron. "I don't think there would be any profits." she said with a smile on her face.
"I am sure you would buy it. And maybe Wilson" House shot out.
"Two buyers, sounds like it has a definite shot at the best sellers list"
House leaned toward her and whispered something in her ear. She broke out into laughter. House had that power to make her laugh. All he needed to do was to whisper one of his classic houseisms in her ear, and she would laugh on command. House had her wrapped around his finger.
After there main course, the girls went off into the bathroom to 'freshen up'. Which left the testy Doctor and the phony Politician to talk.
"From a Doctors point of view, what do you think people could do to lower the disease rates?"
"I think people should," he paused "stop being so stupid."
Jake raised his eyebrows.
"If you choose to live by one of New Jersey's fine power plants, don't be too surprised in you contract a disease over time or get mutated. If you choose to drink New Jersey's fine tap water, don't not expect to get sick. I know your all pro New Jersey, but lets get serious." House said. Jake tried to protest but nothing came out. "You don't need to comment, I get that expression a lot."
"So, you never told me if you liked him"
"He is a funny man, I'll give you that. Very opinionated though"
"Look who is talking, the woman who married a politician."
"I like him better then Brain, actually. There is just something about him. He is not exactly charming but-"
"-he is smart and attractive, in my point of view."
"I am glad you are happy with him. I can tell you are because you have been all over him all night"
"I have not!"
"You have too!" Rebecca smiled. "He hasn't totally won me over yet. There is the rest of the night."
"Have I ever cared what you thought when it came to men?"
"Nopebut you should start now. Yet there is no stopping you when you want something."
"Lets go back now, I don't trust Greg alone." Cameron laughed. When they reached the table they saw the two men. One with a bewildered expression on his face, the other who seemed rather pleased with himself. Cameron sat down and kissed him on the cheek. They enjoyed some small talk during dessert. After Greg and Jake argued over the bill, they left the restaurant. The sky was dark and it began to rain as soon as they stepped outside.
"It was a nice evening you guys." Cameron said standing under House's umbrella holding his hand.
"I agree, we'll have to do it again sometimes" Rebecca said smiling.
"Why don't you guys stay at our apartment tonight?" Cameron said "We have a nice guest bedroom, it just got painted today. "
"Sky Blue" House moaned
"That sounds like a good idea actually, so we don't have to drive all the way to the hotel in the rain. How far away is it?"
"About five minutes from here" House said.
"Alright, we'll follow you in your car. The black Lexus right?" asked Jake
"You know way too much about me" House laughed as led Cameron to his car. On the drive home he wanted to protest, but he knew he was going to have to learn to get along with other people.
"I am very proud of you tonight" She said
"Do I get my Gameboy back or what?"
"First I want some feedback"
He let out a sigh. "You sister seemed very nice. I didn't like her husband very much, but I can deal with him."
"The good news is Rebecca likes you. She says you have a good sense of humor."
"The bad news?"
"It looks like you scared Jake a bit. Only you, Gregory House can frighten the future Governor."
"It doesn't look that good for him in the polls, so I wouldn't say that."
She laughed. Cameron reached in her pocket and surrendered his Gameboy. They reached the apartment around the same time as the others. Cameron gave them a quick tour of the apartment and House played the piano a bit. Cameron lent her sister more comfortable clothes to sleep in and then both couples were off to bed. The night was almost perfect in Cameron's eyes. House was a complete gentlemen (for his standards), her sister liked him, and she had a pretty good time. As she closed her eyes to go to sleep she was grateful. She cuddled next to her boyfriend and drifted to sleep. What a placid ending to a very nice evening. Or so she thought.
It was about eleven thirty when the storm became strong. The lightening was very loud and lit up the room. Every time in struck the more frightened she became. Every since Cameron was little she hated lightening. She would always run off into her parents room and cry. All grown up, the only one who could comfort her was Greg. Every time the lightening hit, she gripped on to him tighter and tighter. She closed her eyes and hoped the storm would be over soon.
House woke up to the lovely feeling of nails being dug into his back. He turned over and found his sweet Cameron on the verge of tears. Remembering how badly she was afraid of storms he sat up. He pulled her closer to him and held her tightly against his side. His whispered to her 'How he would never let anything happen to her'. In his arms she felt safe. Cameron dozed off to sleep, but House still held on to her.
The storm woke Rebecca up. Living with her sister for eighteen years she knew that she was deathly afraid of thunder. Rebecca tip-toed into the hallway and peeked in House and Cameron's bedroom door. Inside she saw Greg cradling her sister to sleep. As she shut the door, Rebecca realized that House had indeed won her over. He wasn't the ill-tempered doctor he seemed in the restaurant. House was a compasionate man.