Thanks for all the reviews; you restored my faith in the last chapter.
Ok good news! I was planning to make this the last chapter but because so many of you didn't want me to end it there I decided to write the date in more detail so I've split it into two parts…so this is the second last chapter…Enjoy!
Thanks again to Danni :) !
Chapter 10-
Cameron lay on her couch, listening to the melodic sounds of Rufus Wainwright flowing through the apartment. She stared at the muted television, not watching just lost in deep thought. In usual situations she would have turned to Ben and Jerry's ice cream, like most women would but typical House he'd tainted that for her too. Now the mere sight of the comforting food reminded her of the first time he kissed her; the initial shock but then the warmth that had filled her.
As the weight of the day began to take its toll on her she felt her eyelids grow heavy and welcomed the sweet release of sleep to take over, the one place where she could escape her own thoughts and feelings.
Her brow furrowed as harsh, yet familiar rasps at the front door forced her eyes to open again. She walked to the door; half praying it was him, half dreading if it was. She opened it slowly to reveal House's tall figure leaning in the doorway, his eyes staring straight into her own tired ones. His hands twirled his cane nervously between his fingers. There's no backing out now!
She stared at him, with a blank expression, speaking no words, showing no emotion, just an empty face like she was looking at a random stranger. House inwardly cringed; he missed the bright, admiring eyes she used to beam at him.
"Hey there." House said, grasping his cane and patting her on the thigh.
"What are you doing here?" She asked coldly.
House stared at the ceiling and nibbled his bottom lip, nerves beginning to flow through his body as he began to realise she wasn't going to give in easy.
"Well I think I remember a certain Lara Croft requesting a date, and you know me I'm never one to back out on a promise…well unless its telling Cuddy I'll go down to the clinic, I break that frequently."
Cameron's eyes widened in surprise, she thought he'd made himself perfectly clear this afternoon and now here he was, wanting to take her out on a date. It boggled the mind!
"House, don't you remember, I let you off the hook so you don't have to take me anywhere, just go home." She murmured quietly as she began to close the door, ready to return to her gloomy apartment.
She was shocked when House suddenly placed his cane so it jammed the door and used his hand to push the door back open again.
"Maybe I don't want to be let off the hook." He said quietly, staring at her with sincere eyes that she'd never seen before.
There was a long, silent pause, as they looked at each other, an unspoken understanding passing between them.
Cameron opened her mouth to respond but this time it was she who was speechless.
"P-leeaassee." House whined, making one of his cute, pouting faces which finally caused Cameron to crack a smile.
"Well if you're going to beg…" She said rolling her eyes and smirking.
House immediately straightened up and narrowed his eyes.
"That was not begging! I don't do begging."
"Sure, whatever House." She replied, whacking him playfully on the arm.
"Come on, let's get out of here." He said nodding his head in the direction of the corridor.
"Do I need to change?"
House gazed down at her body; she was wearing jeans and a fitting, v-neck, pale yellow T-shirt.
"Nope perfect, grab your coat and follow me."
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House parked the car on the muddy ground and turned to look at Cameron, who was staring at the bright lights ahead.
"You've taken me here!" she asked, grinning.
"Yup." He stated, opening the car door. Cameron was surprised when she saw House walk round to her side and open the door for her. Apparently he was a gentleman.
She jumped when his now muddy cane came up and tapped her on the bum as she walked ahead. Okay, well maybe not that much of a gentleman.
"I didn't take you as a fun fair kind of guy." She commented feeling relieved he'd picked somewhere fun where she could relax and be herself. She grinned as the memories of their non-date flashed through her mind.
They walked towards the entrance, shoulders brushing against each other while they moved. Cameron found herself feeling like a teenager again, the setting reminding her of when she was fourteen and House being the type of guy she'd get butterflies around, just like her first schoolboy crush.
"So what first?" she asked, trying to disguise how excited she was feeling.
House didn't seem to take any notice of her as he was too busy frantically breathing in the sweet aroma that was surrounded him, eyes darting around frantically trying to find the source of the smell.
"You smell that?"
"Err smell what?"
"Food, I smell hotdogs…oh god." And with that he was off, limping in the direction of the refreshment stand dragging her along by the arm, his mouth literally dripping with saliva while Cameron tried frantically to keep up with him.
"What will it be sir?" Asked the young teenager, behind the counter.
"A hot dog with mustard." House replied, mouth still drooling as he spoke. His tummy rumbled and he felt like he hadn't eaten in years.
"Will that be two?" The teenager questioned who was now staring at Cameron.
"Seven actually."
Both Cameron and the vender's mouth dropped open when they heard House's request.
"Seven?" Cameron asked tugging House's arm in shock.
House turned to look at her and smirked. "I'm hungry." being his lame explanation.
Cameron literally juggled her hands together trying to balance all of House's warm hotdogs that the vender was passing to her. After he'd paid they found a small bench and sat down.
"Gimme!" House demanded, his eyes swarming greedily over the glistening hot dogs which she was passing to him.
"Do I get one?" she asked one eyebrow quirking upwards. House stared at her like she was crazy and protectively wrapped his arms around the hot dog pile, as if he was going to share. He then pointed to the one that had stumbled off his lap and fallen onto the muddy ground.
"You can have that one." He said, staring at her angelically. Cameron looked at his serious face and a burst out laughing.
"I think I'll have this one." She said, diving forward and snatching the hot dog that was currently on course to his mouth.
"Hey! If I didn't have five more of these in my lap, you'd be getting a caning of a lifetime right now young lady!"
"Oh would I Doctor House." She replied seductively while licking off the mustard sauce that had spread over her fingers.
House swallowed a large gulp of air as he stared into her mischievous eyes. It was a far cry from the ridged, serious Cameron he saw at work.
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Five hot dogs later, House limped heavily, Cameron alongside who was grinning at his discomfort. I bet he regrets not sharing with me now!
"I think I'm going to be sick," he said, rubbing his stomach.
"Hmm…what next, the Tea Cup ride maybe?" she asked evilly. House narrowed his eyes at her, not amused, while at the same time feeling quite impressed at what an evil genius she was becoming.
"Kay well hang on a minute while I go get myself some candyfloss." Cameron said, digging in her coat pocket for some change. House's ear perked up at the mention of food.
"Candyfloss you say?"
"You can't still be hungry!" House just shrugged in response, his hands rubbing together in excitement when he saw her order two bags.
"I don't think you should eat anymore after this, you're going to ruin your teeth!"
House rolled his eyes. "Thanks mum!" He said while shoving some of the sugary sweetness down his mouth.
A sharp breeze blew across them and Cameron cursed herself for not bringing a thicker coat.
"You cold?" He asked, watching her shiver.
"Why, are you going to offer me your coat or something?" Cameron replied sarcastically.
House wrapped his long, black coat tighter around his waist and said in mock horror, "But then I'd be cold!"
Cameron just grinned and shook her head as she walked ahead, while House trailed behind, smiling at what an effective jerk he was being.
They walked past the queue for the Ghost Train and Cameron halted gripping the fabric of House's coat to stop him moving as well.
"You want to go on this one?" She asked, looking at him with wide eyes. She was dying to go on at least one ride.
House looked down at her and then up at the crappy ride uncertainly.
"Well due to your recent reaction from a certain movie involving a dog and a ScoobyDoo crime solving team, I don't think you'd be able to make it through this ride alive." He said, looking at her now annoyed face.
"House I am not a total wuss! These rides are always rubbish; I think I can handle it." She said, with strong determination as she dragged him into the queue.
They took their seats in the carriage and it began to move into the darkness of the tunnel. Cameron made a special point not to even flinch at the spiders and extremely fake skeletons that were popping out of the coffins as they passed. She sat there proudly as they went by the witches and the cobwebs, proving her bravery point to House, who was currently rolling his eyes at the stupid ride. Cameron could see the green, flashing exit sign ahead and smiled. House looked down at her smug face and sighed, he wouldn't be able to make fun of her at all if she wasn't scared. He had to think of a plan.
He casually lifted his arm and draped it around her shoulders pulling her closely into his chest. He grinned when he heard Cameron gasp, her whole body shaking slightly from his out of character, affectionate gesture. He waited a few seconds until he was sure she had relaxed under his grasp.
Once sure, he closed in on her and let out an almighty roar, his face pressed against hers while he shook her shoulder like a crazy man.
To say Cameron was scared by this was an understatement. She let out a high pitched scream and clung onto House's shirt for dear life, trembling as her head ducked into his chest.
"You barstard!" House heard, her muffle against the fabric of his shirt.
With that said, he burst out laughing, feeling very pleased with himself.
Their carriage came to a stop, signifying the end of the ride. An extremely happy House and a trembling Cameron stepped out the carriage. He could see a group of children giggling and pointing at the now pale and still shaken woman who was currently wobbling behind him. The ticket man stared at them both strangely, having heard the roar and shriek of the pair from outside the ride.
House grinned at the curious man. "I think I took her on the big girl ride too soon, she obviously isn't ready yet. Maybe from now on we'll stick to something simple like the House of Mirrors." He said while patting Cameron gently on the head.
The man just shook his head and turned to help the next pair into the carriage.
Once a safe distance from the ride Cameron stopped and turned to look at House.
"Do you always treat your dates like this?"
"Only the ones I like the most." He replied winking at her before going to explore some more.
TBC….
Next Chapter- The date continues. (The final :( )
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