The Stars are Watching

Disclaimer: All rights of Doctor Who belong to BBC.

A/N: This came to me when I was listening to Erin McCarly's Pony (It's Okay). I have gotten to a stage where whenever I just hear the word "stars", I think of Doctor Who. I don't think it's healthy...

Anyway, anybody knows how do I get a beta-reader? While I have quite an active imagination that gives me all these ideas, I am fully aware that my writing skills are not that great and would really benefit from one. But aside from that, enjoy! Please feel free to leave a review if you like it! :)

"Good job on the work with the judoon, Agent Tyler." Commander Steward commended Rose after their monthly review meeting drew to a close.

"Thank you captain but I can't take all the credit for it. Agent Simmonds and Agent Smith were the ones who found the plasmavore they were after." Rose replied.

"Nevertheless, you and your team saved the hospital and all its occupants. That alone deserves some commendation." Commander Steward told Rose encouragingly before leaving the room.

When she was finally alone in the room, Rose let out a huge sigh. While her work at Torchwood was infinitely more fulfilling than her previous job as a shop girl, saving the world was just different without running beside the Doctor, holding his hand.

Deciding that the day has been long enough, Rose packed up her things and left the office. She got into her car and drove off.

The Doctor shrugged off his coat and dropped it on the jump seat at the console. His hearts squeezed painfully as he saw Rose's sweater already hanging at the seat. He forcibly tore his gaze away from the clothing and brought his hands up to rub his face.

Martha Jones, brilliant Martha Jones. She saved his life. The Doctor briefly contemplated bringing her up into the TARDIS for a thank-you trip but decided against it. It's too soon.

Exhaling heavily, the Doctor proceeded to pilot the TARDIS into the vortex. However, once the TARDIS was parked in the vortex, he quickly input some co-ordinates and had the TARDIS moved once more.

The Doctor walked into the sitting room holding two piping hot mugs of tea. He quietly headed to where Rose was seated on the sofa and wordlessly handed her one mug. The two sat in silence for a while before the Doctor asked, "How did Jackie take the news?"

"Quite well I suppose." Rose answered curtly.

"I'm so sorry." The Doctor apologised sincerely.

Rose sighed heavily and turned to look at him, "It's not your fault. Mickey made his choice and I'm proud of him. I really am I just-." She broke off as she choked a sob.

"Oh, I know, I know." The Doctor said soothingly as he quickly set the cup on the coffee table and drew her into a tight embrace.

Rose sobbed into the Doctor's chest as he rubbed soothing circles on her back. They remained in an embrace even after Rose stopped crying. The Doctor gently pulled her away and said, "I know something that might help. Be back in a mo."

Rose numbly registered the TARDIS dematerialising and landing shortly after as she sipped on her now cold tea. The Doctor came through the doorway and offered his hand with a soft encouraging smile. Despite herself, Rose found herself smiling a little as she took it.

The Doctor led her out of the TARDIS to an empty grass clearing. The Doctor walked forward and took off his coat to lay it on the ground. Understanding his intent, Rose joined him and lied on the coat next to him.

She gasped inaudibly at the beautiful starry night sky in front of her.

"Sometimes after a rough day, I like to just lie underneath the stars and voice out all my troubles." The Doctor said softly.

"Even though there's no one here?" Rose asked with slight bemusement, her lips quirking slightly.

"The stars are watching." The Doctor replied cheekily.

Rose smiled and clasped her hand with his. Together, they lay underneath the blanket of stars.

In two separate universes, the Doctor and Rose took off their coats and set it on the ground. They lied on it and faced the clear night sky.

"I miss him so much." / "I miss her so much."

Go on, go on the stars are watching/
Just say, just say what you're feeling

End