A/N: The Doctor takes Rose to Paris for her birthday.

It was Rose's 21st birthday. The Doctor had a day of romance in store for her. She may not love him, but he loved her and he wanted to make this day very special. The TARDIS had landed them in Paris. They had a day in Paris to look forward to.

Rose awoke on what was her 21st birthday. She had just had her 19th birthday when she left the first time, and celebrated her 20th when she had disappeared for a year. It was strange to have two birthdays in a matter of weeks, so this was the first birthday that felt proper.

The Doctor was looking pleased with himself as Rose entered the console room. She was dressed in a flattering pale blue summer dress. His eyes wondered over her, as she smiled shyly. She turned away from his gaze, if only he loved me like I love him, she thought. With a sigh she crossed to the door. The Doctor arrived at the door just after her. He placed a hand on her shoulder and leaned over her to open the door.

"Happy Birthday, Rose" He whispered into her ear as she gazed out onto the Parisian landscape.

"Thanks Doctor" She said turning her head towards him and kissed his cheek as she stepped out into Paris.

They had a wonderful day in Paris, as the sun was starting to set in the early evening, he led Rose towards The Eiffel Tower.

They entered the South Pillar and took the lift to The Jules Verne Restaurant that was on the second level. As they were finishing their desert, the maitre'd brought over their coffees.

"Are my arrangements ready?" The Doctor asked him as he poured their coffees.

"Yes sir. You will have to take the stairs as the upper floors are normally closed to the public in the evenings."

"That will be fine." And the maitre'd left them to their coffees.

"What was that all about?" Rose asked him.

"A surprise. Now drink up your coffee, your birthday isn't over yet."

They walked up the steps. Rose following The Doctor as he went up and up. Finally they reached the top level.

"Mr Gustave Eiffel office" The Doctor said proudly said as he opened the door to find what he had ordered on the desk.

He walked over the the bottle of champagne and used his sonic screwdriver to pop the cork.

'Is there anything that thing can't do?" Rose thought as he poured her a glass.

"To my Rose. The most beautiful flower in the universe" He said with such sincerity as he lifted his glass up to her.

It was at times like these that she did wish that he loved her. It was the most romantic day of her short life. He was the perfect date, but he wasn't as he didn't think of her like that.

He led her out of the office so that they could look out at the Parisian night. He stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her to keep her warm in the cool evening.

He rested his forehead on the back of her head. "If only you loved me..."

She frose. Did he just say that? She turned in his arms and looked at his face.

"I said that out loud, didn't I?"

"If you said what I think you did."

"What do you think I said?"

"You wondered if I loved you."

"Then I did say it out loud." He started to pull away, but Rose pulled him back.

He looked down into her eyes, all full of the love she felt for him. Her hand found its way into his hair and she slowly drew him towards her and kissed him. After a moment he realised what was happening he kissed her back deepening the kiss. When they had to stop to breathe Rose looked up at The Doctor.

"Do you love me?" She asked him.

"Yes. Do you love me?" He asked back.

"Yes." It was his turn to kiss her, but was interrupted by Rose's phone going off.

They looked at the display 'Jackie' It said.

"Your timings perfect" He said answering the phone for Rose. Rose took her phone back with a giggle.

"No, no mum. We're on our way to you now."... "Yes he'll get me home for my birthday"... "Bye mum. See ya soon."

"So, birthday number 2?" The Doctor said taking Rose back into his arms where she fitted comfortably.

"Well we do travel in time." She replied with a smile.