Chapter 11

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Note 2: I finally saw 'Spin' last night :D Surprisingly enough, I pictured Joe to look something like that even before I saw the episode. Weird, huh? There is just the epilogue to go after this, guys...

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The streets of Princeton were completely empty for 9pm on a weeknight, as Cameron drove towards House's townhouse. Her mind was running on adrenaline. She rarely acted on impulse.

Coming to a stop outside the townhouse, Cameron turned off the car, but left the keys in the ignition. She looked up and saw House's living room light on, but she still didn't make any movement to get out of the car.

Cameron sighed and stared at the dashboard, her hands still on the steering wheel. Was coming here the right decision? She didn't know what she was going to say to House, but as soon as Joe had left her apartment, Cameron knew she wanted to see House. In person. Yet now, being outside his house, Cameron began to reconsider.

What did she expect? Was she expecting anything from House? Is that why she was here? Cameron's mind raced a mile a minute and she groaned, resting her head on the steering wheel. Somehow, everything seemed more difficult once she gave it deep thought.

Sitting up straight, Cameron turned the keys in the ignition again, starting her car up. What was she thinking coming here? What would House of said seeing her turn up at his doorstep?

Once again, Cameron looked up at the townhouse and saw House's silhouette through the blinds. He looked as if he was sitting at his piano. Cameron smiled at the thought of House sitting in his living room playing placid music.

Shaking the negative thoughts out of her head, Cameron decided against leaving and quickly turned off her car, this time taking the keys out and stepping out of her car.

'Screw logical thought.' Cameron muttered, clicking the button to lock her car as she walked up his driveway and up to the door, holding her jacket tightly in her hands.

Cameron stood at the front door for a moment, preparing to knock. She took a deep breath and nodded, knocking on the door three times. It was mere seconds before the door snapped open without any notice. Cameron was startled, and took a step back in shock as she was faced with House.

'Hi.' Cameron said, staring up at him. House didn't reply, but stood back to let her in, staring at her.

Cameron walked in and House shut the door behind her, before limping over to his piano. He stood in front of it and turned around to face Cameron.

Biting her lip, Cameron looked around awkwardly. House still hadn't said anything to her, which made her even more nervous.

'Wilson isn't here.' House spoke up, looking at her.

Cameron looked at him. 'Oh.' She said looking down. She hadn't really thought about it, but was secretly glad Wilson wasn't here.

'Not that I don't enjoy the arguments we seem to have at each others apartments, but what are you doing here?' House asked her, tapping his cane on the floor.

'I uh -' Cameron began, holding her coat tightly. 'I - Joe is gone.' She replied, looking up at him.

'Uh huh. So you felt the need to come over here to tell me that?' House asked.

Cameron looked taken-aback. This was definitely not how she pictured the conversation going. 'No - I… I just needed to tell you. You said today that I would be happy with him. The truth is,' Cameron looked down at her coat before looking back up at House. 'I couldn't be. Because of what happened. Because of…this.' She finished softly.

'That still doesn't answer why you're here.' House replied, after a prolonged silence.

Cameron smirked, beginning to get annoyed. 'I have had the worst time over the past few days. And you have caused most of it. You - you confuse me to no end! Joe came and I didn't know what to do. I have argued with you over the past week about things that I never imagined I would be arguing with you about. I just wanted to know why. I wanted to finalise things because I just told Joe I couldn't be with him because of this! Because of me. Because -' Cameron was cut off from her rant as House rolled his eyes and walked up to her, grabbing her arms to stop her from moving.

'Stop talking.' He said.

Cameron stopped talking and stared up at him, shock and annoyance etched into her features.

'I don't do these sorts of talks.' House said, still holding her by her arms.

Cameron stared at him, a small smile forming on her lips. 'Was that an attempt at one?' She asked quietly.

House leant down and pressed his lips on Cameron's, grabbing her around the waist and tugging her closer to him. Cameron gave a gasp of surprise at House kissing her, but responded, putting her hands at the back of his neck. House pushed his tongue into Cameron's mouth, and she leant into him, feeling light headed.

They stayed in this position for several minutes until House broke away, staring at her. Cameron was breathing heavily as she clung to his arms, not making any movement.

'I'll never be like him.' House said, his voice rough.

Cameron looked up at him. 'I know. I'm not expecting you to be. I'm not expecting anything.'

'Oh, well that's a good attitude to have.' House replied sarcastically.

'I'll try my best at it.' Cameron said, smiling.

'You'll suck at it.' House replied, rolling his eyes.

'Shut up.' Cameron said, tugging his shirt and pulling him closer to her as their mouths collided into each other.

House was secretly glad that Wilson wasn't there.

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