I tapped my fingers impatiently on the counter top as I waited for the kettle to boil. It was Sunday afternoon and I had just finished marking my year 10's homework, it shouldn't have taken as long as it had but my thoughts had been all over the place and I hadn't been able to concentrate. It was hard adjusting from spending time with the doctor too going back to my normal life. It was just so ordinary, boring even. The most exciting thing that had happened to me all week was winning £25 in the lottery.
The kettle tinged brightly to announce that it was ready and I pulled myself out of my thoughts to pour the boiling water into my mug. I inhaled the aromatic scent of coffee that soon filled the kitchen and wrapped my hands around the mug, savouring its warmth. Coffee was usually a good way to relax and focus, but today even caffeine wasn't doing the trick. I sighed, glancing up at the clock. 3:32. Tomorrow I will be back at school and the week will begin anew. As much I love teaching, nothing changes from day to day, I sometimes resented the routine. I mentally shook myself, trying to think less negatively and focus on the positives. My attempts were cut short when a familiar whirring sound filled the air. My mouth lifted into a smile and I felt the familiar spark of excitement shoot through my body.
I spun around just in time to see the Tardis materialise in the hallway. A second later the door was flung open and the doctor stepped out dressed in his usual manner with his Crombie jacket and waist coat. His blue eyes glinted in the soft light as he held his hand out towards me. 'Fancy a trip?' he asked needlessly. I placed the coffee down on the counter and without a second thought skipped forwards and took the hand that was offered.
'Where to? I asked breathlessly, the world forgotten as I waited expectantly for his answer. After a pause he returned my grin and leaned forwards slightly. 'Wherever you want' he whispered in my ear. I hardly had a second to process his answer before I was being pulled out of my kitchen and into the familiar surroundings of the Tardis. The Doctor released my hand and headed over to the controls, I giggled slightly and stood opposite him. 'So, all of time and space is at your convenience, where to?' he asked for a second time, his grey hair shining silvery in the light of the Tardis.
'Take me somewhere amazing' I replied, knowing that he would choose the best place. He smiled at my words and proceeded to whirl around, pressing buttons and adjusting dials. Though I had seen him do it a thousand times, I was always impressed with how the doctor flew the Tardis so skilfully. He had tried to teach me once but it was far past my understanding.
'The lady wants amazing and that is exactly what she shall get' he promised. I grabbed the console in anticipation and a second later he pulled the lever down, causing the Tardis to shake herself into action. The two of us laughed breathlessly as we clung on desperately, another adventure had begun.
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