I'd completely forgotten about this- I found the first few chapters in the back of one of my old school books and thought it showed promise- it's AU 9/Rose. with some Rose/Mickey

LETTING GO

"Rose" the Doctor called searching through the corridors

"I'm here" said a little voice at his shoulder

"Rassilon Rose" He smirked. "Where've you been?"

"Packing"

"Why?" he asked trying to hide the pain he felt at that revelation- over the past few months he'd become somewhat attached to her and now she that was leaving, it hurt him.

"Because... I need... some... time out." she was choosing her words carefully; but why? "Whenever I have to leave my friends and family again..."

"I understand Rose" he folded his arms over his hearts, he could feel them, heavy and lonely they beat for the blonde human before him

'My-Rose, My-Rose, My-Rose'

"Come on then, let's get you back to Jackie"

The TARDIS landed in the Powell estate and Rose walked out followed by a very sullen Time Lord. She turned to face him.

"Th-thank you for everything" she could feel the tears but blinked them back. "I'll miss you"

"I'll miss you too" the Doctor said quietly. "You stupid little ape" he smirked in spite of himself

Before he got a chance to hug her she turned and walked away. "Bye Doctor"

The Doctor turned and re-entered the TARDIS, he sniffed and walked over to the captain's chair and flopped on to it. The TARDIS rumbled sombrely.

"No, she's gone" the Doctor announced. "We'd better get going, places to meet People to go and all that"

He rose and set about programming in the next set of coordinates.

The TARDIS rumbled comfortingly.

"I'm not crying" he snapped wiping away his tears. "And I don't want another one"

Another rumble threw the Doctor into a rage.

"No I didn't, and no I don't! Now just let me be!" he snarled. "Just for a while okay"

"Mum!" Rose shouted opening the front door of the flat. "I'm home"

"Sweetheart" Jackie smiled folding her daughter in a welcoming hug. "Where's the Doctor?" she asked looking over her shoulder for the surly northern alien

"He's gone mum, I asked him to bring me home and he did"

Just then Mickey arrived.

"Rose!" he hugged his girlfriend. "You came to your senses and came back to me did you"

"I suppose so" she shrugged. "I'm gonna miss him though"

"No you won't" Mickey attempted to assure her. "I'll see that you don't"

I know it's short but later chapters will be longer

Let me know what yo think of chapter one; no flames please