14/07/2006 05:21:00

It was a slightly awkward trip in the car. House liked Cameron's driving, it was steady. Whenever he could he'd look away from the passenger window just to take a glimpse at her thinking that she wouldn't notice. But of course she did. Cameron had learnt to be aware of things and the skill had involved into every moment of her life.

'So, what's the occasion House? You asked me for coffee, now I'm taking you home' Cameron was like a curious child, it was cute but there was further meanings in her questions.

'Nothing. Can't a boss ask his employee out for coffee and a lift home?'

'You know, your only doing all this cause you like me' Cameron was going to want to clear this.

House looked at his watch. It would be some time before they reached his house so technically he was stuck to deal with the question. He sighed.

'I don't like you, and what I think of you is still the same as what I told you on that so called 'date'' He regretted the words that came out but said them anyway.

Cameron wasn't convinced. She smiled and forced the topic to go further. 'I don't believe you'

House felt pressured. Well at least that wasn't a question so maybe he could get away with not answering it. However he didn't want to end it just there and even though what he was going to say wouldn't make the topic settle, he said them for the sake of it. '' You don't believe me because your gullible, you think I like you because I always give you just that little bit more rope, because you think I soften on you. I said I wasn't going to crush you and I'm not going to but that doesn't mean I like you'.

The rest of the car trip continued in silence.

Cameron found a good spot in front of his house so that he didn't have to make too much of an effort to get there. She stood outside on the driver's side of the car as she watched him help himself out of the vehicle. After finding his keys. He worked his way to his door and paused for a nod at Cameron to say thank you. She got back into the car but waited until he closed the door before she drove off.

9pm and Cameron had settled into a book on her couch when a familiar knock at the door came. She tilted her head and remembered the last time she heard that continuous knocking. Putting down her book she got up and answered the door.

House stood holding his cane. His innocent blue eyes told that he wasn't too sure himself why he was where he was.

'Can I come in?'

Cameron moved to make a path for his entrance. 'Why is he here?' she thought to herself.

'Drink?' she broke her thoughts with a polite question.

'Ah. No its alright' He made himself comfortable on one of the sofas. 'Nice place you got- cozy'

Cam sat back to where she was on her couch before and stared at House. She looked around, scanning her home. 'Thanks'

'Umm did you forget something in the car?'

House could feel her wondering the obvious now.

'Nope, just thought you would want some company. Its Friday night' he searched around for her remote to the TV.

'Here' she said passing it to him. 'How did you get here?'

'Cab' he made his reply short.

'Well why didn't you just ask before if you could come over instead of having me drive you home so you could catch a cab here?'

'Because I didn't think of coming here before' House flicked through the channels.

'Oh so you just think you can come over here just like that because your bored at home and just decided that you wanted to go somewhere?' Cameron seemed angry.

He paused on a channel for a minute. 'I can go if you want me to'

she sighed. 'Don't, its fine. Excuse me for a sec would you?'

She went into her bathroom.

House watched her close the toilet door before swapping over to the couch she had risen from for a better view of the television whilst dryly swallowing a vidicon.

When she came out and saw him she sighed and went into her kitchen to prepare some coffee.

She came out with two mugs and handed one to House before seating herself next to him. House looked at her in surprise but said nothing. She was sitting reasonably close but it didn't bother her.

The night wore on and the two watched TV silently, only making small conversations. Neither of them knew how but by 11 o'clock Cameron was leaning comfortable on House's shoulder and he was holding her hand. Empty coffee mugs on the table.

He missed this feeling and at the same time he hated it. It made him venerable to emotions and emotions was a load that was too heavy for him. But he gave in. It was something he'd always wanted to do. To hold her and have her close and now she was finally there, he felt settled.

11:30. House yawned and looked at Cameron. 'I'll be off, its getting late'

Cameron who was almost convinced that she was imagining things because of their closeness blinked a few times. ' Yeah sure' she got up slowly from his shoulder and fixed up her hair.

Opening the door for him, House limped out. He turned around and looked at her. He felt weak now, he had shown a side of himself that no one should see. Maybe he could fit love into his life, maybe he could still be House, be bitter, sarcastic, and love the tease and still be happy. Somehow in Cameron he saw that life and he knew it was what he needed. But he was in doubt. Why take it? What was it worth?

Cameron began to feel a bit weird. But his blue eyes made her melt inside so it kept the comfort zone between the two.

House broke his stare and looked away, only taking a step closer to her.

Because of the lateness, she wasn't too alert with what really was going on but sub-consciously she knew. '' Good ni-'' she was cut off by the feeling of House's lips touching hers. He closed in gently on her. Cameron could feel her hand reach around his neck as his went around her waist. House pushed her back into her house and closed the door. They continued as they made their way to Cameron's bedroom.

Xoxo---------------------HOUSE M.D--------------------------oxoX

The sun beamed through the gaps of the pink curtains in Cameron's room. House sniffed as he awoke, something was tickling his nose. Cameron was snuggled up close to his neck with one arm hugging his chest. He could smell her sweetness and feel her body warmth close to him. He smiled to see her so peaceful and kissed her gently on her forehead. 'Love you …Allison' he whispered thinking that she didn't hear him.

'Love you too Greg'' Cameron's soft voice surprised him. She tilted her head up, smiling before kissing him back lightly on the cheek.

House closed his eyes. This was it. He'd broken his chain of silence. As if he'd dropped his gun and made himself vulnerable, he was open for hurt now and there was nothing he could do. All this time he'd worked on building a wall to protect himself and now it had been crashed down and he felt as if he had to start all over again.

Cameron rested her head back on his chest. House brushed her hair slowly with his hand. Her hair felt soft much like a baby's.

It was Saturday and House stared at the ceiling, the women he had only ever been thinking of was now next to him. They had a weekend together and he still couldn't believe it. What would be the result of this. After some thought, House fell asleep again.

About an hour later, he awoke again, rubbing his eyes and looking around he found that Cameron was no longer next to him. He stroke his leg softly feeling a short shock of pain. House sat up. He could smell the rooms sweetness and he shifted his legs off the bed, slowly climbing out. He stood up, slightly embarrassed when revealing he was in his boxers, and topless. Grabbing his shirt, which was lying over a reading chair, that was present in the room, he slipped it on and went to see if Cameron was still in the house. House found himself in the lounge room, the tele was on and being watched by a familiar face.

Cameron turned her head and smiled gently 'morning'.

House gave in with a smile and sat himself next to her. Cameron leaned against him, placing her head on his shoulder and wrapping her robe tighter around herself. 'You up for breakfast? Thought we'd go out, haven't got much in the fridge'.

He winked at her 'my treat'. Cameron sighed 'just a little longer' she buried her head onto his chest. House smiled.