Chapter 1
Blissful Visit
"Do you really have to go?" the Doctor asked his wife, his lower lip stuck out in a childish pout. River Song smiled at him, giving him a nod in response. He was still in their bed, stark naked. He was propped up on his elbow, the covers midway up his stomach. His hair was delightfully messy, a combination of bed head and sex hair. His eyes were still squinted with the aftermath of sleep, his voice husky and low. It very nearly caused River to attack him once more.
"Sorry, sweetie. I've got another dig to go out on, and I still have to plan it. Don't worry; once this one's over with, I'm free for a long time." As River got dressed, the Doctor's gaze never turned away. His eyes roamed up and down her shapely figure, and he quickly became lost in his thoughts. It was a few moments before he realized River was talking to him. "Are you listening to me, Doctor?"
The Doctor snapped back to reality, his light green eyes quickly flickering to meet her hazel ones. A smile came to her face when she saw the blush rise to his cheeks. "What was that?"
"I was saying that once this dig is over and done with, I'll have a nice, long vacation to spend with you." She crossed her arms casually, and the Doctor finally took notice of what she was wearing. It was the same lovely V-neck dress she had worn on Daemon's Run. She knew he loved that outfit. He gave her a goofy grin, his eyes lit up with happiness.
"I very much look forward to it." River smiled and walked back to the side of the bed, bending down and cupping his cheeks.
"So do I." she closed the distance between their lips, giving him a warm, slow goodbye kiss. Almost the second they broke apart, she was gone, leaving behind the scent of her sweet-smelling perfume.
River skipped to the console room, a smile on her face. The past week or so she had spent with the Doctor had been wonderful. That is, they had rarely left their bedroom. Between their 'intimate moments', they spent their time talking. Cuddling and talking. Their conversations involved anything and everything they could think of. She couldn't possibly imagine a week better spent.
The whooshing of the dematerializing TARDIS filled River's mind, accompanied by the usual noises that could be heard. They kept the smile on her face. She looked forward to this dig – especially what would come afterward. She enjoyed every moment with her husband.
A/N: Hello! Thanks for reading the short first chapter of my story, A Time Lord's Responsibility! This story is rated T, but may or may not be bumped up to M. We'll just have to see. I'm not sure how quickly I'll be able to update, but I promise I will. Any rates or reviews are welcome, criticism or not.
