Okay, that's it... (final smut included).

CHAPTER 20

You better…

Cameron smiled when she heard House ordering pizza over the phone.

"Okay... extra cheese and extra olives. Yes. Um, and rocket. Okay, thanks." He hung up and Cameron gave him another gentle smile. Her favorite. He placed his cell on the table and sat down next to her putting his hand on her knee. "You okay?"

"Yup..." She nodded and moved closer to him. She missed everything about him, his smell, his touch, his voice. Somehow she knew she had made the right choice ending it with Harry and coming back. Or so she hoped. They had a candid conversation about anything and everything before the pizza guy knocked on the door.

Eating slowly and talking, they enjoyed each other's presence more than they ever thought they would. They discussed everything that had happened between them and why, they talked about the time they were apart, and even though there were no promises for the future, they were being honest about their feelings. It was difficult for both of them, they were rather stubborn and always thought they were independent.

When they finished the pizza, House reached out for the bottle on the coffee table and opened it.

"Can I get you a glass of Bourbon? Or a glass of... um, no, I only have Bourbon." He shrugged and Cameron laughed shaking her head softly.

"No, thanks. I have to drive back."

"What? I thought you were staying." House sulked a little and Cameron draped her legs over his lap again and bit his earlobe gently with a smile.

"Aupa's staying with Colin, my next door neighbor and I promised I'd be back before midnight to take her home. He's got a date." Cameron said and cupped House's face and kissed him soundly on lips unable to stop herself. She needed to feel him again and again.

"Oh, I know what kind of date it is... at midnight." House said and snorted as soon as he broke off the kiss gasping for air.

"He's gay..." She shrugged and smiled. "I really have to go now." She said and got up but House grabbed her hand and looked up at her with a strange expression. It could have been love, hope, sadness, doubt, you name it. She wasn't sure.

"Wait." He said a few seconds later but didn't go on and Cameron raised her eyebrow and gave him an uncertain half smile.

"For... w...what?" She mumbled with a smile on her face. House got up as well, kissed her quickly and limped over to one of the cabinets and took out a bunch of keys she immediately recognized.

"Here... I want you to have them again." He said as he limped back to her and put the keys in her small hand. "Will you come tomorrow?"

"Um, I... maybe. Do you want me to?" She asked bashfully and House nodded.

"I need to go to the hospital tomorrow, I'll be back soon I think but in case I am not here, I want you to get in and stay." He pulled her in his arms and she buried her face in his neck taking in his intoxicating scent which made her question whether she could call Colin and ask him to dogsit for some more. No. That wouldn't be right. She took another deep breath and slowly pulled back.

"Okay. But it's not just me, you know." She said and pouted.

"Oh, the mutt..." House faked an annoyed growl, which earned him a frown from Cameron. "I can tame both of you..."

Before she could say anything, he pressed his lips against hers.

"I'm gonna get changed. Can I leave these here?" She asked and blushed a little pointing at her pajamas.

House nodded.


Cameron fumbled for the keys in her pocket before opening the door to House's apartment. He wasn't there as she expected but it didn't matter. She removed Aupa's leash and holding a big grocery bag in her left arm, she kicked the door closed behind her.

Then she pulled out her cell and texted House to let him know she was already there waiting for him. Even though she had lived with him before, she felt strange being there when he was at work, feeling like an intruder. Her thoughts were soon interrupted by a beep and she took her cell again.

Great. I'll be back by seven, maybe sooner. I hope. There are some fine DVDs in the sock drawer if you get bored. H.

Cameron had to smile, he was sweet to her but he didn't really change that much. She changed into more comfortable clothes before making her way to the kitchen.

It was almost seven when she heard House open the door. Aupa got up quickly and ran to him just like she used to when they lived together and he bent down to stroke Aupa's tummy as she lay on her back right before him.

"No need to tame you, I see." He said and took off his jacket. Then he looked up and smiled softly at Cameron who was leaning against the kitchen doorframe wearing incredibly sexy black lace shorts and a white tank top. Even from that distance he could see she wasn't wearing a bra and she wore no shoes either, just a fine bracelet around her left ankle. He stopped stroking the dog, his gaze focusing solely on the woman in front of him as Aupa whined a little and ran back to Cameron.

As soon as he came to his senses, he realized the smell in his apartment was also very different from what he was used to.

"Hi." She told him simply with a sweet smile.

"Hey... What's the... smell?" He asked dumbfoundedly.

"You'll never guess..." She laughed and took a few steps closer to him. When she hugged him, he looked in direction of the kitchen noticing a cooking pot, several knives, roasting pan, onions, bell peppers, a couple of avocados and other things that had not been there when he left earlier that day.

He stroked her hair and kissed her ear before pulling back and looking at her. "You are cooking?"

"Uh huh..." She smiled and turned to go back to the kitchen, which gave him a great view of her amazing butt.

"How did that happen?" He asked and followed her.

"Mum desperately wanted to bond... taking up a hobby together." Cameron shrugged and stirred the Guacamole. "Suggested flower arranging, Latin dancing and pottery, all equally awful so cooking lessons seemed the lesser evil. Here, taste this..." She said and brought a spoon with Guacamole to his mouth.

"Wow... this is delicious." He moaned.

Cameron smiled. "Hungry?"

"Starving." House said with soft, imperceptible smile typical of him and she told him to set the table.

"Was it good?" She asked after they finished eating and House mumbled something nodding.

"Amazing." He said and used a napkin to wipe his mouth. "Thanks."

"You're welcome." She smiled and put her knees to her chest as they sat on the couch watching a documentary about giant spiders. "We went to the lessons only a couple of times before we had another fight and gave up on that so I can only cook a few more meals and that's it."

"You can cook this every day. It was really yummy." He said in a funny voice and grabbed her knees gently putting them down. Then, with a loud moan he lay down on the couch resting his head on her lap and closing his eyes. Cameron smiled and started tracing lazy patterns over his forehead with her index finger.

"Counting the old man's wrinkles?" He asked and the corners of his lips turned into a smile.

"Just wondering which one I gave you." She replied and traced her finger down his nose.

"It's probably all Vicodin and Scotch."

"Wrinkles are sexy." She said as her finger moved to his lips and to his chin.

"You are sexy." He murmured, his eyes still closed. "I would take you to the bedroom and do unspeakable things to you but I... can't even move now."

She laughed lightly and moved her hand to his chest. "If I had known, I would have prepared Vegan broccoli burgers."

House opened his eyes immediately and gave her a horrified look. "Please, don't."

"Sad news... We attended only three lessons, one was about Mexican food, one was Vegan and the last one was about Italian cuisine but I was so hungover I ate all of the ingredients before we even started cooking." He chuckled and she smiled at him warmly caressing his belly.

After another ten minutes Cameron could hear House snoring gently and she smiled subconsciously. Being back at House's place felt good, things were peaceful and couldn't help but feel nearly happy. Taking advantage of the situation she grabbed the remote control and started flipping through channels without thinking. She watched the rest of a stupid romantic comedy before holding House's head carefully and standing up to take Aupa out. When she returned his snoring was even louder and she smiled and put a soft blanket over him before making her way to the bathroom to take a shower. The warm water felt fantastic and Cameron spent a long time soaping her body, rinsing, washing her hair and thinking. Could this really be it? Would it work this time? She knew House was quite a handful but she loved him and she knew underneath all the crankiness and sarcasm, he was in fact a softie. She smiled and shook her head… maybe not really a softie but he could be very kind and sweet. She stepped out of the shower, towel dried her hair and brushed her teeth. Wrapped only in a soft grey towel she walked into the bedroom to get her pajamas but stopped halfway when she noticed House standing at the window with a sultry look on his face. She chuckled a little when she saw his tousled hair and crumpled T-shirt and took a few steps closer to where he was standing to get to the wardrobe.

"Sleep well?" She asked and as soon as she was within reach, House grabbed her waist and pulled her to him. He mumbled something incomprehensible into her ear and she shivered when she felt his breath on her skin. House grabbed the towel and let it fall on the floor while pulling her naked body even closer. She lifted her head and her lips found his in a soft and sweet kiss that made her weak in knees.

"Spanking clean… I like it." He whispered against her lips and felt her tremble again so he grabbed her butt and lifted her up in his arms making her wrap her legs around his waist. She objected a little worried about his leg but since he had taken a Vicodin and they were right next to the bed, he felt quite confident about being able to take two or three small steps with her in his arms. "You weight like nothing." He added and kissed her nose.

He laid her on the bed softly and sat down admiring her beautiful body. She gave him a coy smile and reached out to take off his T-shirt but he stopped her and smiled back at her shaking his head. Then he bent down and kissed her seductively and slowly before nibbling on her lower lip, sliding his tongue inside her slightly parted lips. He placed both his arms on either side of her and moved his lips to her cheek, her jaw and her chin kissing it tenderly and making her moan gently. Then he lowered his head and kissed her neck before nibbling his way across her shoulder down to her breasts. Without thinking he kissed her nipple and the soft skin on her breast before returning and moving his tongue slowly as the pink bud stiffened before sucking a little harder. Cameron gasped and closed her eyes, it was one of the sounds House remembered very well and loved. After a few more seconds he grazed his teeth over it and moved lower to her taut belly.

"House…" Cameron gasped and placed her hands on the hem of his T-Shirt again trying to take it off but he stopped her again. He looked into her eyes and she gulped. Then she closed her eyes and let him take the lead without objecting anymore. She enjoyed his lips on her body, soft and warm, as he kissed her lower abdomen and moved to her thighs. Her fingers were tracing his forearm when he bent her knee and kissed it. He was taking time torturing her and she loved every second of it. They both did. House had this planned for a long time when hoped he could get her back and now this was his chance. He moved on a bit and stroked her knees before spreading them and placing himself between her legs. His tongue gave her clit a soft quick lick and she immediately arched off the bed with a low moan. He repeated the agonizing and almost imperceptible action a few times more and her hips bucked in response with a desperate moan begging him for more so he drew her clit into his mouth and sucked on her firmly, exactly the way he knew she wanted it. He was sucking, and licking as she reached down and tangled her fingers in his hair, urging him closer to her. His tongue darted down to her opening, and pushed in and out. The moment he felt the beginnings of her orgasm he grazed his teeth ever so gently against her sensitive spot and she cried out in pleasure throwing her head back slightly and moaned his name over and over. He kissed his way up her body and lay down next to her as she turned to face him. Her breathing was ragged and she was still trembling and he caressed her cheek lovingly with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Sweet." He said and licked his lips as his hand moved to her ribcage. "You okay?"

Cameron nodded and blushed even though her face was already red, several red spots all over her neck and chest. "I completely forgot how great it feels." She whispered and House raised his eyebrow before he smiled smugly.

"Need some time off or can I go on doing all those unspeakable things to you?" He asked and she moved closer to him and kissed him passionately. Her hand found its way under his T-shirt and this time House let her roll it up and sat up to help her take it off. Her hand then moved lower and she touched his bulge through the rough fabric of his jeans. She pushed him down and moved on top of him and while she was kissing him, she began to undo the button and fly of his jeans. It didn't take long and he was naked too, yet they took their time making out like horny teenagers, hands and lips everywhere.

"Are you still on the pill?" He asked, his voice husky.

Cameron nodded and he quickly sat up and leaned against the bedhead. Then he took her hand and motioned for her to straddle him giving her another soft smile. She threw her leg over him and slid down his length and they both gasped before kissing each other hungrily. She started rocking back and forth a little and House squeezed his eyes shut knowing that after the long foreplay and all those months without her he wouldn't last long enough. He grasped her hips to stop her movements and bent his knees pushing her to lean against them. She looked at him but he gave her a sexy smile and shook his head.

"My bed, my rules." He said resolutely and winked at her, which made her chuckle a little and leaned against his legs closing her eyes. His mouth moved to her nipple while he pressed his thumb against her clit. She gasped and put her hands on his shoulders as she threw her head back. The multiple pangs of pleasure were almost too much to handle and she started moaning relentlessly but since he was still holding her right hip all she could do was clench her muscles around him. Anytime she did that she heard House pant against her nipple and it didn't take long when all her body started tensing and he finally let go of her hip, he lifted his head and kissed her deeply. She rocked her hips a little before lifting them suddenly and slamming down onto him again, repeating the moves over and over when her ragged breathing turned into gasping, and he felt her clench around him. She whispered his name into his ear when she came in his arms and he knew he was close too. Letting himself go, he came so hard that he became dizzy as he held her impossibly close to him.

They were breathing heavily while she was slowing down her moves and kissing him again and again, softly and slowly.

"I think I also forgot how great you feel." He said in a low voice as she pressed her sweaty forehead against his.

"This was amazing." She whispered.


THREE MONTHS LATER

Cameron opened the door and put her suitcase aside. "Heeey! I'm home!" She yelled happily.

On one cold Saturday evening several weeks ago her Grandma called and told her that her Grandad died. She spent the night crying in House's arms and then decided to go to Montana to attend the funeral and to be with her family. House couldn't go with her, busy with dying patients, so he offered to take care of Aupa instead so that she didn't have to spend the flight in the pet carrier. Cameron left the following day and now, three weeks later, she was finally back.

House limped out from the kitchen and spread out his arms with the funniest facial expression Cameron had ever seen. She walked over to him and hugged him.

"I missed you." She said with her face buried in his chest.

"We missed you too." House said caressing her back.

"What's up?" She asked. "How have you been?"

House gulped and held her closer knowing he was screwed. "Um… we have got news for you."

"Really?" She asked and wanted to pull back but House held her close to him. "Where's Aupa?"

"Oh, she's in the bathroom." House answered matter-of-factly and Cameron finally pulled away and looked at him with a concerned expression.

"Bathroom? Why?"

House didn't know what to say so he shrugged and gave her an uncertain smile but before he could say anything, Cameron turned and ran to bathroom quickly. He followed her rubbing his forehead and frowning.

"Aupa, cutie, what's up?" She asked her dog as soon as she walked in and Aupa slowly walked to her wagging her tail happy to see her. "Jesus, why is she so fat? House, I told you not to give her any bacon and cookies. And why is she lying on the crumpled and torn towel?"

"Um, Cameron… Before you decided to become a doctor, did you by any chance want to be a vet?" He asked and rubbed his stubble nervously.

"What? Why? What's going on?! What did you do?"

"Technically, I didn't do anything." House shrugged. She was going to kill him. "That's the problem I guess."

"Geez, what are you talking about?" Cameron was getting mad and impatient.

"Um, a couple of months ago I took Aupa to the dog park. I… I sat down when Taub called me and I was talking to him and Aupa… well, she met a new… friend. Okay, more than one." House finally said and looked at her rather guiltily.

"Are… you… saying… that…" She said slowly pointing at the confused fat dog and her face turned red from anger.

"Uh huh… gangbang." House said and limped closer to her. "Look, it's not a big deal. I did an ultrasound, there are four of them and she is due… to…today."

"Oh my god… OH MY GOD!" Cameron yelled and put her face in her palms. "Jesus! Dammit!"

"Allison, it's okay."

"It's not okay! Dammit, House! She's a purebred dog knocked up by god knows what kind of mongrel. What are we going to do with them? I told you to keep an eye on her!"

"I had no idea this weird egg-shaped creature was able to procreate." He said trying to make a joke a little but Cameron was seriously freaking out. However, before she could say anything or attempt a murder, Aupa started straining and panting and Cameron walked over to her.

"Oh god, she's in labor." Cameron gasped and knelt down.

"Good thing you came back." House said and put his hand on Cameron's head stroking her hair but she didn't even notice.


House jerked as something woke him up. He was sleeping on the couch and when he glanced at the clock he noticed it was 4:20 in the morning. He passed out after puppy number two was born claiming it was too boring to wait for another one to come out. He popped a Vicodin and grabbed his cane limping to the bathroom to pee. He opened the door to find Cameron sitting on the floor with a happy smile, her hand stroking Aupa's back.

She looked up at House and smiled even more. "They are soo beautiful." She whispered. "C'mere. Look."

House returned the smile and walked over to her sitting on the floor next to her. "Yup, they are. Go get some sleep. You must be tired."

"I'm fine." She said and caressed one of the puppies with her index finger.

"So am I forgiven?" He asked and kissed her cheek.

"I'm not sure yet. But they are perfect."

"I need to pee. Can we move them somewhere else?" House asked and Cameron flashed him an angry frown.

"Nope… she feels safe here. I just need to buy a better whelping box. The shops open in a couple of hours."

House watched her closely and smiled at the sight. What started off as a night of truth or dare poker after she had taken ecstasy, turned into the best thing that had ever happened to him. This beautiful woman was there, in his life, making him happy while he was trying to make her happy as well. Well, um, besides occasional screw-ups he mastered perfectly.

"I love you." He let out without thinking and she looked into his eyes.

"You better…" She smiled and kissed him. "I missed you, House."

He pulled her into his arms as he leaned against the wall and she nuzzled up against him taking in his scent. "And I love you too."


Ooooookay… that's it. THE END. I love writing this story but since I am leaving in a couple of days I thought it wouldn't be really fair to you, my lovely readers, so I decided to stop right here. I'm really grateful for all the reviews, I know House MD finished like six years ago therefore there aren't that many readers as there used to be. And that makes you guys even more special. I might write a sequel but only if you are still interested. I hope you all have a great summer and I hope to hear from you.