Secrecy

Summary: Secrets don't stay secrets for long. At least, not around Dr. Gregory House.

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters.

A/N: J. Daisy, you're fic MAKES MY LIFE!

;Chapter 6;

"Africa?" House asked, standing up and limping over to face Allison. "Africa? You mean, Dr. Sebastian Charles' Africa?"

Cameron smirked and nodded her head a bit. "Well, he doesn't own Africa. He just helps out the people there."

"And let me guess." House hobbled toward Foreman and Chase, who were being abnormally quiet. "Dr. Charles came back and swept you off your feet, convincing you to leave all of this behind for Africa." He turned toward her. "Am I right?"

"Not even close." Cameron stopped leaning against House's desk and walked toward him. "I need a change of scenery. I need something new. This is just the thing."

"Yes, I can see how going to another continent is something new. Why should I let you go?"

"Because I've already got the go-ahead from Cuddy. She even offered to pay me while I was gone." Allison couldn't help but laugh at the look on House's face, which was extreme annoyance. "Take it up with her, not me."

"I'm not getting a replacement for you."

"A replacement? For what?" James asked from the doorway, carrying (yet another) manila folder.

Cameron smiled and walked over toward her boyfriend. "Hi you. Can we talk?" She ushered him out of the office. "I have to tell you something." She took a deep breath. "I'm going to Africa with Dr. Charles."

"Oh." Wilson said quietly. "Did you even consider us into the equation?"

Cameron rested a hand on his cheek. "Yes. I need to do this before we get too serious. Once we get serious, that's it, James. I'm not going anywhere unless it's with you."

James sighed and nodded his head slightly. "All right, fine. I'm not going to stop you from doing what you want." He said with that "tone" to his voice.

"That's not fair, Wilson. I have to do this."

"You 'have to'? What did Dr. Charles do, twist your arm behind your back and hurt you until you said yes? I'm sorry, Allie, but I can't be happy for you. You're leaving for God knows how long and all I'm going to do is miss you and worry about you. And that will piss off House. We're all going to be miserable without you."

Cameron couldn't help but smile a bit. "I know, but you'll be fine. I'll call you when I can and I promise I'll be careful."

"Can you promise me you won't fall in love with Dr. Charles?" Wilson said quietly.

"What? James, no, I would never…" Cameron trailed off, squirming around a bit. Well…she wasn't expecting that.

"I know he likes you. And in a way, you like him too." Wilson looked directly at her. "Just try not to sleep with him."

"That doesn't seem fair considering you're the one with the cheating history." Allison shot back quietly, brushing by him and walking away.

House clucked his tongue from the doorway. "You idiot."

000

Cameron continued to knock on Sebastian's door until the sleepy doctor opened it.

"Dr. Cameron?"

"It's Allison." She corrected, stepping inside with puffy red eyes and a hoarse voice.

"What's wrong?" Sebastian asked, closing the door.

"Wilson and I had a fight. He's afraid I'm going to sleep with you." She turned toward him. "So if that was your plan this entire time, I want you to take back your offer."

"I won't lie, Allison, I find you very attractive." Sebastian walks over and places his hands on her shoulders. "But I really want you for your medical expertise, not for your body."

Allie smiled a bit. "When do we leave?"

"In a few days. I figure that should give you enough time to get everything ready. Maybe make up with Dr. Wilson?"

Cameron smiled a bit. "See you in a few days then." She headed for the door. "Sorry about waking you up."

"Don't worry about it." Sebastian walked over and opened the door for her. "See you soon."

She smiled at him and left his room.

000

"Do you think I'm overreacting?" James asked Dr. House as they sat outside and drank some coffee.

"Yes." House said without hesitation.

"You aren't even going to think about it first?"

"No."

Wilson sighed and shook his head. "Why am I asking you anyway? You're the king of irrationality."

"You're just pissed because I'm right."

"Or maybe you're just saying that hoping that Allison and I can break up and you can have her."

House stared at Wilson for a few seconds. "Now you're really overreacting." He got up and hobbled toward the trash can, throwing away his Styrofoam cup. "Just go apologize, will you?" He suggested before limping away.

James sighed and banged his head against his open palm.

000

House stepped into his office and groaned. "What did I do this time, Mommy?"

Lisa Cuddy rolled her eyes. "You're letting Cameron go to Africa, aren't you?"

He limped toward his desk and mumbled, "Against my will, yes."

"She's trying to do something good, why can't you see that?" Cuddy questioned, leaning on his desk as he sat down at it.

"Because something is going to happen there!" House yelled, causing Cuddy to jump back a bit. House sighed and continued softly, "Something that I'm not sure her and Wilson are going to be able to handle."

A/N: Originally, I was going to have it be Stacy instead of Cuddy, but I'm much better at House/Cuddy interaction.

By the way, J. Daisy, HERE is the update.