The sun had just passed over the horizon, it was a new day, which meant a new adventure awaited them. The Time Lord stood outside on the balcony, his deep chocolate brown eyes peering out to London below. A gentle morning breeze blew, brushing through his brown tousled locks as he reached down, picking up his cup of tea he raised the rim to his lips and took a slow drink. It wasn't soon after when he heard a shuffle of footsteps "Good Morning, Jackie" he spoke to the woman, not needing to look behind him to know who it was. He'd been around the Tyler household enough to memorize everyone's step patterns.
"Are you two leavin today?" questioned the woman with her own cuppa tea as she sat down in a seat beside the man.
"Yes, after Rose is all packed. The TARDIS is ready." he finally brought his gaze down to the woman with a kind smile spreading across his lips. But it faded when he saw the stern look she was giving him. "Sorry, did I -" but was cut off as the woman was on her feet starting at the man.
"You're always up and leaving, she's barely ever home" the woman's words were true, but the tone of voice that carried them was stern with a hint of hurt. "She has a home here, Doctor" there was a hint of pain lingering in her words.
The Doctor could see the sorrow in the woman's eyes "Jackie…" the man set his cup down and took a step near her, his arms sliding around her as he gave her a reassuring hug. "I know.." he pat her back lightly "But you know how she feels, she's said it before" he received a nod from her as she pulled away from him.
"Just treat her right, Doctor, because mark my words if you hurt her, if you leave her behind again. that will the last thing you ever do" her words were stern, but she wasn't angry, she wanted to get her point across.
The Time Lord slowly gave a nod "I understand, but you know as well as I do, I love your daughter with both my hearts. I'd rather die than hurt her" his words held such sincerity, Jackie could hear it, she could see it. Having nothing more to say she turned and walked back inside. The Doctor took in a deep dragged breath, exhaling slowly before glancing down to the TARDIS as he it sat below, the usual parking spot when in London. "My Rose…" his voice in a whisper as he turned and slowly headed into the apartment and down to the first level of the establishment.
Lifting his gaze to the TARDIS as it came into view, he then brought his gaze to the sky and from the angle of the sun he calculated rather quickly and got the time of day. "Almost nine thirty, we've got loads of time" he whispered to himself and headed toward the big blue box. Walking up to it the man gave a snap of his fingers, the door opening as he headed on it. "Good Morning, Idris" the Doctor gave a smile.
"Good Morning, Doctor" replied the TARDIS "The coordinates from your last flight has been saved, where are we all venturing today once Rose Tyler is ready?"
The Time Lord through for a moment "I never did take her to Barcelona. Hmm what do you think?" he grinned.
"Fabulous choice, Doctor. Setting the coordinates now"
There wasn't much left for the man to do now except wait for his dear Rose Tyler, heading out of the TARDIS he moved to the side of the police box and leaned against it, his legs crossing at the ankles, his arms crossing over his chest as he rested his head back against the wooden panel, his body taking in the warmth of the sun as he stood there enjoying the sight of the sky's beauty.
~*oOo*~
The sunlight filtered through her window, the light stirring her awake. Rolling on her side, Rose buried her face in her pillow, legs straightening as she groaned. Taking a sharp inward breath, her eyelids fluttered open, Rose arising from her bed with quite the case of bed head.
They were leaving today.
Rubbing her eyes, the strap of her tank top fell of her shoulder, Rose pulling her comforter off of her to get out of bed. The house sounded rather quiet, so Rose could only guess The Doctor was already ready.
"Mum? Will you make me a cuppa tea? I've got to finish packing my things."
She poked her head from her bedroom door, shielding her eyes from the light.
"Sure, sweetheart." Jackie replied with a loud sigh. "He went down about thirty minutes ago. Always eager to take you away as quick as possible, that one..." She muttered as she turned away to the kitchen, preparing Rose a cup.
Shaking her head, Rose shuffled off into the bathroom to do her daily morning routine, slipping on her jacket and a freshly washed pair of jeans, she rushed to stuff the remainder of her closet into her backpack, zipping it up tightly as she slung it over her back.
Tucking a piece of hair behind her ear, Rose rushed to the door, Jackie calling out behind her. "-Rose, what about your tea?! You haven't even said goodbye to me!"
Jackie stood behind her with her tea in hand, her brows knitting together as she looked at her daughter in disbelief.
Oh, right.
Smiling sheepishly, Rose sighed, removing her hand from the doorknob to grab the tea, pecking her mother on the cheek. "Sorry, I just hate to make him wait..You know how he gets. And besides," She raised the cup, a sly smile on her face, "If I take this with me we'll have a reason to come back sooner, right?" She chuckled, taking a sip from her mug before wrapping her arms around her mother once more, holding her tightly and rocking her in her arms. "I love you, mum."
Jackie let her go, her arms crossed as she took a step back. "You be safe, Rose. And you bring back that mug. I can't have my daughter and my dishes disappearing." She gave her a threatening stare, nodding for her to go on.
Grinning, Rose swung open the door, turning to face her mother one more time as she gave her a silly wave before running down the stairs, holding her mug away from her to prevent any spillage.
From the glass wall, she could see The Doctor already waiting, making her hurry even more so. Taking a sip, she pushed open the door to the first floor, boosting her polka-dot mug in the air as she strutted, eyes sparkling. "Good mornin'!" she shouted, giggling as she neared the TARDIS, giving a satisfied sigh. "Alright then, are we ready?"
~*oOo*~
The Time Lord stood there, the crisp wind blowing, brushing against his face, his hands now in his pockets as his deep chocolate brown eyes closed. The memory of Rose appearing in his mind, her smile, her laughter, it wasn't long after that a smile began to tug at the man's lips as he allowed his mind to drift through the memories of his beloved blonde angel. The seconds turned to minutes, the minutes would have turned to longer but his ears picked up on a sudden sound of a door opening. Was she ready to go?
He could hear her delicate footsteps nearing, only then did his eyes slowly open, the Time Lord bringing his gaze to look to her. Her shout, that giggle, that gorgeous sparkle in her beautiful green eyes. Every time he looked at her, she always managed to take his breath away. When she neared the TARDIS the Doctor pushed off the wooden box and headed her way, reaching out to take her luggage as a he beamed toward her "Good Morning, Rose" weighing her bags a bit he blinked "That's all you're packing?" he gave it another weighing "Then again most of your clothes are in the spiral closet" he grinned to her.
"Oh.. Rose" he took a breath, his brown eyes making immediate contact with her delicate green hues. "I'm glad you've decided to come traveling with me again. Wasn't really sure you were wanting to after the incident on our last trip" he gave a chuckle at the memory. He wasn't sure she'd ever forgive him for having them run into the 'last human' who was as flat as a pancake and took over both their bodies. That was quite the adventure but still, In a way it was rather amusing now that he thought about it. With a snap, the door to the TARDIS opened, with his free hand the Doctor held it out to Rose with a grin "Shall we?"
When she was to take his hand he led her into the TARDIS, the door closing behind them. The Doctor released her hand and took the luggage and headed down to the lower levels toward Rose's bedroom where he placed her luggage at the foot of her bed before heading back up to the main console room of the TARDIS. "Good Morning, Rose Tyler" spoke the voice of Idris "The Doctor has routed a wonderful surprise trip for you, that I am sure you both will enjoy thoroughly"
The Time Lord smiled as he made his way up "We're heading to Barcelona" he announced to Rose "I know I've mentioned it quite a few times before but I figured after the adventure from last time. That we'd perhaps like to enjoy a little Rest and Relaxation under the vast stars. The smell of apple grass beneath us, the peaceful atmosphere. I know it will be great" he slowly stepped toward her, a hand reaching out as he cupped her face in his palm. His thumb delicately caressing her cheek as he gazed down into those beautiful eyes of hers "It's going to be fantastic, My Rose" he leaned in, his lips placing a tender kiss to her cheek as he slowly pulled away, turning his attention to the control panel of the TARDIS.
With a few twists and turns of knobs, cranking of levels, pumps of handles and button presses the Doctor set the date he wanted to arrive and that it was clear for takeoff "Allons-y!" he said with such enthusiasm as he flipped the final lever. The TARDIS coming to life with a gentle hum as they took off to their destination.
