Chapter 10
Pairings: Yay! Happy to announce a definite House/Cam.
A/N: I keep forgetting they're in darkness. So, imagine there are heaps of people with flashlights surrounding them or something.
"Cameron?"
The woman looked up slowly, to see Cuddy staring down at her.
"Yes?"
"Are you…ok?"
"Fine," she said, nodding sincerely.
"Why do I not believe that?"
"I don't know," she said. "You should. I'm fine."
Cuddy raised his eyebrows.
"You wanna talk to Chase?"
"No," she said fiercely. Cuddy hid a smile.
"Did you mean it?"
Cameron gave a sharp laugh.
"They sent you to interrogate me, then, did they?"
"What? No!"
"You just had to find out yourself, then?"
Cuddy failed to stop a sly grin appearing on her face.
"You going to tell me?" she asked hopefully.
"I might," she said teasingly. "You gonna let House off clinic duty this week?"
Cuddy stared.
"Why would I-"
"You wanna hear me out?"
Cuddy closed her eyes. Cameron could see the strain it took for her to decide. Cameron wondered whether Cuddy would connect the statement and the request. Turned out she didn't.
"OK. Spit," Cuddy said finally.
"No."
"No?" Cuddy cried. "I just gave House a week off and-"
"I didn't mean it," she said calmly.
"Then why the hell did you say it?"
Cameron didn't reply immediately. Cuddy gazed at her.
"I wanted to…" She didn't finish.
"Wanted to what?" Cuddy urged. Cameron murmured something incomprehensible. Noticing Cuddy's confused look, she sighed.
"Don't make me say it again," she pleaded. Cuddy was silent. Cameron stared at the roof, and blurted out,
"I wanted to make House pay attention to me."
If Cuddy was surprised, she didn't show it. She didn't say anything.
Cameron looked at her.
"Why do I not see a look of great shock on your face?" she asked. Cuddy gave a small smile.
"Chase overheard House and Wilson talking…" She didn't need to finish. Cameron was rolling her eyes.
"One day, I am going to tape his mouth shut…" she said.
Half listening to her light-hearted threats, Cuddy motioned for Cameron to follow her. She reluctantly complied.
In the half light, the men's figures came into view sooner than expected.
Suddenly, Cameron turned, and tried to push back.
"Don't make me," she moaned. Cuddy grabbed her firmly by the arm, and pulled her forward.
"Cameron has something to-" Cuddy started, as they burst into the opening of clothes racks.
"Hey," Cameron said simply, walking over and sitting next to a very bewildered Chase. "What did the word turn out to be?"
"Huh?"
"Four letter word for attractive," she said, as if explaining something extremely simple. "What was it?"
"Oh, uh…cute."
"You're that, too," she said unblushingly. Foreman and Wilson watched her warily. Cuddy gave a 'What are you doing?" look, while House firmly avoided her eyes.
Cameron noted all this, and with an inward smile, she spoke.
"So, that game. How 'bout Truth or Dare?"
A/N: Eehee, that's going to be so much fun to write! Any suggestions? Because I have no imagination.
Bibliosyph: I keep forgetting they're in a store, too. Hmm…I might work on that, thanks.
Megan: Sorry, never seen I Dream of Jeanie, you'll have to explain. Well, I blink… I think he is!
Paige fan: That is extremely good to hear; I've always wanted to make people laugh! Updating extra quickly, just for you!