Chapter Six - The Way You Look Tonight.

A little while later, after everyone had eaten and was having a good time, Cuddy leaned across the table.

"Are you ready House?" asked Cuddy. Cameron heard and looked at House.

"Ready for what?" she said as she eyed him suspiciously.

"You'll see." House got up and grabbed his cane. He limped off behind the stage with Cuddy. Cameron watched him as he shook hands with a few other men standing next to the stage. Cameron continued to watch him as he disappeared behind the stage. Just then, Cuddy came out on stage and tapped the microphone .

"Excuse me everyone...I'm hoping that everyone is having a good time, and I'm sorry to drag you away, but we have here, our very own live entertainment for this evening."

Cameron laughed as House and a few others pushed out a piano on to the stage.

"Our very own Doctor Greg House and his old band have agreed to perform a few songs fo us this evening. I'll just hand it over to Greg."

House thanked her and took the mic.

"Hello everyone. Now, don't worry, I'm not going to be up here long...but my old friends Dave, Richie and Sam are going to entertain you for this rest of this evening. I hope you enjoy."

Everyone clapped and then House sat down at the piano. He played a few songs and even sung for the backing. Cameron never knew how good his voice was. House kept glancing over at her and winked a few times. Cameron felt shivers run down her spine when he did. It made her feel special; like she was the only one in the room. House finished the song and the got up. Everyone clapped and cheered. But the he limped over to his band mates and whispered to them. They all nodded, and then House went back to the piano. Cuddy was half way up the steps to make another announcement, but she stopped when she saw House sit back down. She turned on her heel and went back down.

"Well everyone...I should be getting down right now, and I know Cuddy will probably shout at me for this, but I wanted to sing this one last song. It's one of my favourite songs, and I want to dedicate it to my beautiful date tonight. I think she'll know what it means." He looked over at Cameron and winked. Wilson placed a hand on her shoulder and squeezed it. Cameron's throat tightened as he called her beautiful. Wilson looked at his friend and knew that this was his plan. He had said that House should write her poetry or something, and he had in a way. He was singing her a song. Everyone went silent as House's fingers began to glide over the ebony and ivory keys again. It sounded wonderful, and Cameron knew the song straight away. Her eyes filled with tears and she put a hand to her mouth to stop the sobs coming out. House locked eyes with Cameron as she sat down and then he began to sing.

Some day, when I'm awfully low

When the world is cold, I will feel a glow, just thinking of you,

and the way you look tonight.

You're lovely, with your smile so warm

And your cheeks so soft, there is nothing for me

but to love you, and the way you look tonight.

Cameron's tears spilled down her cheeks as he sang that verse. She laughed back the tears, and dabbed her eyes with her napkin. She still couldn't believe this song was for her. House kept his eyes locked firmly on hers as he sang. Cameron held her face with her hands, not taking her eyes from his. He was singing this for her, and she was taking in every lyric.

With each word, your tenderness grows

Tearing my fears apart.

And that laugh, that wrinkles your nose,

it touches my foolish heart.

Lovely, never ever change.

Keep that breathless charm, won't you please arange it

Cos I love you, and the way you look tonight.

He loved her? Cameron laughed as he winked at her again and she continued to wipe the tears. Wilson placed a supportive shoulder on her arm, knowing how she would be feeling. He looked at her and smiled. Cameron turned her attention back to House who's eyes had never left her. One of the guitarists broke out into a solo, but House continued to look at Cameron, with softness in his eyes. Cameron was sure she had never seen him look at her like that. But she knew deep down that he meant every word.

With each word, your tenderness grows

Tearing my fears apart.

And that laugh, that wrinkles your nose,

it touches my foolish heart.

Lovely, don't you ever change.

Keep that breathless charm, won't you please arange it

Cos I love you. Just the way you look tonight.

Ooooo, tonight.

The whole hospital erupted in to applause and cheering. People dancing had stopped to clap, and everyone watched as House stood up and bowed. Cameron's face was red from tears and she couldn't believe that House had just got up in front of everyone and sung a song for her. It was the most romantic thing anyone had ever done. House said thank you and then started to walk down to the front. His eyes were still on Cameron's. The band had started playing again and people were dancing again. At that moment Cameron thought it was just her and House in the whole room. She smiled at him with a tears tumbling down her face. House stood still for a a moment and leant up against his cane. She looked so beautiful, and all he wanted to do was kiss her. He smiled at her and she just smiled back. She laughed as she tried to dry her eyes. As House came close to Cameron, he held the back of her neck and wiped away the tears with his thumb. He stood his cane up against the chair and touched Cameron's face with his free hand.

"Thank you..." mouthed Cameron, choking back more tears and unable to make out words. House smiled at her red face; with make up streaming down her cheeks. Her eyes had gone all puffy, and tears were dripping onto her dress.

"You're so beautiful, do you know that?" whispered House. He lowered his head and gently brushed his lips against hers like he'd longed to do forever. They parted and their lips lingered around each other, unsure of what to do next. House guided them and tilted his head to the side to deepen the kiss. Cameron kissed back and she lost all control as her senses went wild. She had no idea it would feel this good, and this relieving to kiss him. Their mouths opened each others and their tongues seeked entrance to the others mouth. House kissed so softly it was unreal, and Cameron was quite shocked at how delicate he was. Her arms wrapped around House's neck and he held her waist, pulling her even closer to him, so he could feel that gap and that barrier between them getting smaller. His stubble was brushing against her soft skin, but she didn't care. They seemed to be kissing for ages, and neither of them ever wanted it to end. Cameron's fingers laced through his short hair, and then came to rest on his jaw, caressing it gently. The whole room erupted in an 'Awwwww' and House pulled back laughing, realising that all eyes were on them. His eyes remained shut and he pecked Cameron's lips once more. He rested his forehead against hers and smiled. Cameron continued to kiss at his lower lip, so happy she could burst.

"I told you that you looked amazing didn't I?" whispered House.

Cameron nodded and laughed slightly.

"I thought if I sung it to you, you might start to believe me."