Rose lay in the twisted sheets, as her eyes flew open. She was breathing hard and the scream she never had the chance to release was still in her mouth. She couldn't help but release it as she shook with the terror from her dream. She quickly clamped her hands down on her mouth as she continued to shake, tears pouring from her eyes. Her door flew open, and she bit back another scream as she saw the silhouette of the Doctor standing in her doorway.
He leapt forwards and sat on her bed, pulling Rose into his arms. She let out a harsh sob as she felt his arms secure themselves around her. This wasn't the first time she had had a nightmare, but this was the most violent and had took her of guard.
She inhaled the Doctor's scent as she calmed herself down, her shaking finally starting to still. The tears slowed down as the Doctor rocked her, his chin on her head. She took a deep breath and smiled.
The nightmares were almost worth it for a moment like this.