Chapter 11
"That hit close …" House said, holding a frightened Cameron in his arms.
Cameron lifted her head and looked around.
"Oh no, the power's out … my dinner!"
"Don't worry … it probably won't be off for long …" House said, reassuring Cameron, even though he doubted his own words, "we've still got a little light … do you have a flashlight handy?"
"Yes, I have one in every room and a couple in the kitchen and I have lots of candles." replied Cameron.
That's my girl … House thought. He should have known that Cameron would have everything under control.
Cameron went into the kitchen and came back with a flashlight and butane lighter for House. "I'm going to set out the flashlights in the other rooms, would you mind lighting the candles Greg?"
House lit every candle he could find in the living and dining rooms and then noticed Cameron standing in the kitchen, staring at the oven. He walked up behind her and put his hands on her shoulders.
"It's all right, sweetheart …" he said, kissing the top of Cameron's head.
"I wanted dinner to be perfect for you … the turkey's not done and I didn't get the veggies started … it's a mess."
"There's still a lot of heat in the oven, and we can put the veggies back in the fridge. As long as we don't open it too often, things will stay cold for several hours. By then, the power may be on again." House said, looking at Cameron's sad face. He lifted her chin with a finger and smiled.
"Besides, we have plenty of wine, a whole lot of candy and your beautiful pie … we won't starve …. but I have an idea." House got out his cell phone.
"Hello Sam … Greg House, how are you?"
"Yeah it's a hell of a night … what's that … the transformers are blown … so it's not going to be back on for quite a while." House shook his head at Cameron.
"Listen Sam, are you running on your generator? … yea? That's great! Would you make a delivery? Thanks Sam, put it on my account."
"I'm going to give the phone to my lady … bring whatever she wants, okay?"
My lady … House called me his lady … "Thanks Sam, her name is Allison …"
House handed the phone to Cameron. "This is my friend Sam … he makes the best pizza in town. Order anything you want."
Just then there was a knock on the door. "You talk to Sam … I'll get it."
o0o0o
'Millie …" House said, looking down at the flashlight shining up into his face. "Are you all right? Come in … "
"I'm okay, handsome … I just came to check on you two. Hmm … the place looks nice and romantic with all the candlelight. You didn't arrange this power failure by any chance, did you Greg?" smirked Millie.
"No, although it would have been a brilliant move, I can't take credit for it Millie."
"Where's my pumpkin?"
"Allison's on the phone in the kitchen … she's kind of upset over her dinner … maybe you could talk to her …" House whispered as they walked through the living room.
Millie shone her flashlight on the coffee table, illuminating the bunny basket.
"Is that the gift you brought for Allison?"
"Yes …" House said nervously.
"What's in the eggs?" Millie asked, peering into the basket.
"Well there's candy in five of them …"
"And the other three …"
House bent down and whispered in her ear.
"Eggs-cellent …" Millie said, chuckling at her joke, "but I think you chose gifts that you'd enjoy too … and don't even both trying to pretend that you didn't think of that, mister …"
She's got my number … House smirked as he followed Millie into the dining room where she stopped to check out his flowers.
"Good flowers handsome." Millie waved to Cameron.
"Millie … are you okay?…" Cameron hugged her friend as she handed House back his phone. "I see you've met Greg …" Millie grinned at House.
"We're old friends now. I checked him out in the hall when he arrived."
Cameron looked at House with a puzzled expression on her face. "Greg never mentioned it to me … come sit down."
"No, I can't stay long, I'm on my way to bed, which is where you two should be …"
"Millie!" Cameron blushed deeply while House grinned broadly.
"Doc … will you excuse us … I'd like to talk to Allison in private."
"Sure Millie, I'll just go in the living room."
o0o0o
House was glad of some time alone. Nothing about this evening was going according to plan. The power blackout and the problems with dinner he could handle, but Cameron was another story. He'd never expected to find that she'd broken up with Chase. I wonder when she's going to tell me … Foreman and Chase turning down her invitation was too good to be true but the icing on the cake was how she had responded to his kisses. I think that she still wants me, even after everything that's happened … Millie even said so …
House didn't know if he believed in fate, but he was certain that some greater authority or perhaps a cosmic force was at the helm tonight. He didn't know why he'd been given a second chance with Cameron.
It was unexpected and more than a little frightening, but he was determined that she would know the depth of his love before the night was through.
o0o0o
Millie led Cameron by the hand into the kitchen and closed the door.
"How's it going?" Millie asked, in a conspiratorial tone.
"Really well, Millie, except for my dinner … the turkey's not done and I never even got my vegetables started … we've just ordered pizza. Would you like to join us?" asked Cameron.
"Are you crazy girl? If I had a hunk like that waiting for me, there's no way that I'd invite you to dinner. Besides, I ate already. Now sit down and listen to me." When Cameron sat on the kitchen chair, tiny Millie could look her straight in the eye.
"Stop fretting about your dinner. That man is crazy about you … the only breasts and thighs he's interested in sampling are yours." she lectured.
"Millie!"
"Oh don't act so shocked … it's true and I bet there are a few pieces of meat on his body that you'd like to get your hands on too. I checked him out for you."
"What … what did you do Millie?" Cameron asked, dreading the answer that was about to come.
"I asked him if his equipment worked." Millie replied, quite satisfied with herself.
"Millie … you didn't!"
"I did … and he assured me that everything was ship shape."
"Oh Millie, how could you … you'll scare Greg off." Cameron was mortified.
"Nah, men like him don't embarrass easily … now let me look at you, stand up."
Millie shone the flashlight on Cameron as she inspected her appearance.
"You look beautiful, pumpkin. Has he kissed you yet?"
"Twice, so far …"
"Good, now did you do what I said?"
"What was that Millie?'
"Your undies … did you pick pretty ones?"
Cameron pulled open her top slightly to give Millie a glimpse of her bra.
"That's a nice colour and do your panties match?"
Cameron nodded, knowing that her face was probably beet red by now.
"Do you have any questions before I go?"
"Questions, Millie?"
"You know … about sex … "she whispered.
"I think that I'm okay …" Cameron laughed, "but thank you."
"You're welcome sweetie, that's what girlfriends are for … you have to promise to tell me all about it tomorrow …" Millie turned towards the door.
"We'll see Millie …"
"Be prepared though … he's big … those big hands, the long fingers … it's a dead giveaway … didn't you know that?" Millie chuckled.
"Actually, I had heard about that …"
"Okay, pumpkin, I'm going to go, so you can get back to your man. Good luck"
"Millie … do you really like him?" Cameron asked seriously.
"I do Allison. He loves you … I can feel it."
"Thanks Millie"
House got up when he saw Cameron and Millie return to the living room.
"Did you two have a good talk?" Oh to have been a fly on the wall …
"We did … now Millie, I'll walk you back and you be sure to keep your cell phone by the bed. You have to promise me that you'll call if you need anything."
"I promise pumpkin, but I'd rather Doc Handsome walk me back, if you don't mind?"
"No, I don't mind Millie… goodnight." House walked Millie to her door.
"Is there anything that I can do for you Millie?" House asked.
"Nah … I just wanted to get you alone for a minute …"
"Allison loves you Doc …"
"I love her too Millie …"
"Make sure she knows …'
"I will Millie … I promise. Good night." House turned to go.
"Hey handsome …"
"Yes Millie…" House smiled when he saw Millie pointing to her cheek. "How could I forget your goodnight kiss …" House said as he kissed her.
"Goodnight Greg."
o0o0o
"Did you get Millie home safely?" Cameron asked as House returned to the apartment.
"Safe and sound …" House laughed …"I hope that I'm like her when I'm eight-six …"
"You're already like her now …" joked Cameron. "Why didn't you tell me that she gave you the third degree when you arrived?"
"I was stunned actually …" House said truthfully, slipping his arms around Cameron's waist.
"Greg, Millie told me what she asked you … I'm so embarrassed."
"You mean when she asked if my equipment still worked?"
Cameron nodded.
Why did I bring this up … he'll know that Millie and I were talking about his … oh God …
"Don't be embarrassed, she was only looking out for your best interests." smirked House. "I assured her that everything was working perfectly."
Geez, why did I just say that … she's going to think my mind's in the gutter … I'd better change the subject fast.
"When did Sam say that the pizza would arrive?"
"In about half an hour … it should be here in a few minutes, are you hungry?"
"A bit, why don't we break into some of your candy?"
House sat sideways on the sofa, stretching his leg, while Cameron checked out her basket.
"Greg, which one should I open next?"
"Well you can open any of these four …" Cameron selected an orange egg, "and if you like you can open this green egg too."
Cameron twisted open the orange egg first and found that it was full of Cadbury mini eggs. She handed half the 'egg' to House and they both began popping the delicious chocolate morsels in their mouths.
"I love these eggs …" Cameron mumbled, as she and House shared a chocolaty kiss, then she turned her attention to the green egg and gave it a little twist.
Two MAC lip glosses and a small black jar fell into her hands.
"Greg … what fabulous colours, did you pick them out yourself?" Cameron could not believe that he'd braved a make-up counter just so that he could buy lipsticks for her.
"Do you really like them? They're the brand new Barbie Doll colours … they're soooo hot and I thought that maybe you …" House's voice trailed off as he realized what he was about to say.
Cameron smiled at House seductively.
"Were you going to say that you thought that maybe I would like to test them out on you?" Cameron could have sworn House was blushing. "Just wait …"
She went into the hall and applied the first shade by candlelight and returned to House. He'd fantasized about her kissing him with those glossy red lips … on his mouth … on his …
Stop it, you idiot …
"What do you think?" purred Cameron.
"I think that I have extremely good taste … in lipstick … and in women." whispered House, cupping Cameron's face in his hands.
Their lips were already parted when they met; their tongues frolicked before they delved deep into each other's mouths.
Oh my sweet Cameron … I can feel your nipples …
Oh my … Millie was right … Cameron could feel his arousal pressing against her tummy.
House slid a hand up her silky thigh, toying with the moist lace of her panties.
She's ready for me …
He's ready for me …
Cameron gingerly lowered his zipper …
Brrrrrring … brrrrrring …
They broke their kiss, neither wanting to move.
Brrrrrring … brrrrrring …
House and Cameron rested against each other, their foreheads touching.
"Pizza delivery?"
"Pizza delivery."
tbc …