A/N: Hey guys. Secondhand-ThetaXx here. This is my first ever story and I've been working on it for some time. I'm just getting used to stuff around here so excuse my dodgy paragraphs and lines. I hope you enjoy this chapter..xx
"You're gonna love this one, Rose," enthused the Doctor as he leaped from panel to panel of the TARDIS console, his eyes were alight with childish glee. His boyish face shining in the green glow of the rasping central column. As always, Rose felt the Doctor's enthusiasm radiate from him, building the same anticipation and excitement in her.
She grabbed the edge of the console as the TARDIS gave one of it's customary lurches. (A bend in time the Doctor had once described.) Rose steadied herself using the battered fabric chair which stood on the latticed metal platform that encircled the perimeter of the console. She smiled at the Doctor as she swept a few strands of blonde hair behind her ear.
"So...tell me more..."
The Doctor spun a dial and threw a lever.
"Now where would be the fun in that?" he asked cheekily, giving Rose a cheesy grin.
The TARDIS lurched again, catching Rose off guard this time. She stumbled forwards, carried by the momentum of the flying police box. She tripped over a stray cable that was protruding from under the metal grating and flew through the air. The movement stopped abruptly as they landed. Luckily for her, the Doctor was accustomed to most of the motion and had made his way towards Rose's flying figure. He caught her in his arms. Their bodies embraced for a second and a final jolt threw them both towards the metal platform.
A uncomfortable silence reverberated around the vast room as Rose landed on the Doctor. Her hair fell onto his face and tickled his cheek.
"I'm...sorry..." Rose stuttered. Their eyes met for a lingering second.
It was true what legends said, Rose thought. If you looked deep enough into a time lord's eyes you could see the universe. His eyes burnt like fire and ice and rage, like the night and the day and the heart of the sun. But there was something behind the universe, behind the stars. There was a deep affection. A love for Rose. And it was buried so deep, like the Doctor was ashamed for it to emerge. As Rose gazed deeper into his eyes she wondered if her affection for the Doctor was reflected. It was always there the love.
But neither admitted it. It hung in the air and surrounded them, but they pretended it didn't exist. Maybe this was the time to admit it, Rose thought.
"Doctor… I …. I…erm…" But she couldn't finish.
The TARDIS began flashing a violent crimson. The Doctor gently pushed Rose aside and leapt to his feet. The moment faded like a dream. All recognition of the previous minutes disappeared. Rose couldn't speak. She felt so relieved yet so regretful. She so wanted to tell him. Tell him how she felt. But she knew deep down that it wasn't the right thing to do. She could literally feel her face turning bright red. She had nearly told him! Oh how stupid she would have felt.
She dug her hands deep into her pockets and peered over at the Doctor. His eyes were focused and determined on the monitor screen. He was muttering some jiggery pokery under his breath as he examined the screen.
"It can't be," he stated, staring at the screen intently.
Okay. So for a first timer is it any good? I would love to hear your opinions and views. Xx.