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River couldn't help but smile to herself as she glanced over at the sleeping Doctor. He was slouched over on a chair in the control room. He was slightly snoring, and he still had his sonic screwdriver in his hand. She had to admit it was pretty cute.

River hadn't been traveling with the Doctor for very long. He was still somewhat of a mystery to her. He was such a silly man, with his bowties and childish slang. Of course, he was also a brilliant man. River was no fool. She knew that this man could bend the heavens with just his words. He was captivating. Sometimes she liked to just watch him while he worked. It was amazing really, what he could do. Yes River was no fool, so she could tell he had been hurt in the past. She knew that he had not had an easy life. She could tell that he lost not one, but many loved ones. Sometimes she found him staring into nothing, emptiness. He always wore the same expression when doing this: pain. She wanted to ask him about it, but she dared not. Not yet anyways. She understood his pain. She had not had an easy life herself. And sometimes not saying anything, but being there, was the best help of all. So she stood up tall and placed her had over his, to know that she would always be there to talk.

Slowly and quietly, the Doctor started stirring.

"Oh my I must have- oh River!"

River chuckled to herself as she noticed the embarrassed look on the Doctors face.

"Hello sweetie. Have a nice nap? I'm surprised you weren't woken up by your own snoring!"

The Doctors cheeks flushed with bright pink.

"Oh well, um yes. I uh-"

"Don't worry, it was cute."

This made the Doctor smirk a little, and his cheeks became even more pink.

"Oh was it? Well er, thanks."

He walked over to her and gave her a hug. She was a little shocked, but it was nice. Felt warm and safe. She didn't want to let go.

The man now bounced over to the controls.

"So where are we going today miss Song? How about planet of the diamonds? Every surface is covered in every gemstone imaginable! Its positively gorgeous! Or would you prefer something more adventurous? We could go to Jungle planet number 674, its filled with all kinds of courses that I'm sure is loads of fun or how about-"

River tuned out the mans talking and just smiled. She really could do it all with him. She could see the stars, or meet the Queen and be back by tomorrow morning. She couldn't imagine ever leaving.

"So where will it be then River?"

River smiled. "I liked your first idea, planet of the diamonds. Sounds beautiful."

The Doctor gave her one more huge grin before pulling on the controls and shouting…"GERONIMO!"

Oh that man. That wonderful man. River didn't know what she would do without him.

Hello! Sorry if this is awful, I haven't written in a while. Well thanks for reading my short little story. Review if you want.(: