Ok, I realised I forgot to put any kind of authors note on the first chapter, so here it is.

Authors note: This is my first fanfiction, so please don't be too harsh! I only made this account so I could add some of the fics to favourites and alerts etc. Like I said in the summary, the whole premise of the story is that Rose wants to know if the Doctor sleeps so she investigates every night. Since I support Doctor/Rose pairing, it will be a Doctor/Rose fic. The first three chapters are set before 'The Girl in the Fireplace'.

Also, I forgot to include a disclaimer, so here it is: To steal a phrase from my english teacher, If I had a pound for everytime I wished I owned Doctor Who, I'd be a millionaire. (Then I'd buy the show). Unfortunately, I only get weird looks when I wish that out loud, so no there is no owning of the Doctor Who on the part of me.

Night two

The Doctor and Rose were involved in a friendly argument as they entered the TARDIS.

'You promised no aliens and running away this time!'

'Rose, don't be ridiculous. I never promise anything. I merely stated that hopefully we would have a nice relaxing trip for once.' Rose looked at him like he'd suddenly sprouted an extra head.

'Er… No, you said, and I quote, 'Rose, I promise no aliens and running away'.'

'Well, clearly you misunderstood me.' The Doctor countered as he removed his tie and coat. Rose hit his arm. 'Ow!!'

'How could anyone misunderstand you saying you promised? Now, be a good boy and admit it.' The Doctor stood up straight and put his chin in the air.

'Never!' Rose rolled her eyes and gently jabbed him under the ribs. The Doctor laughed. 'Don't! I'm ticklish there'. Rose gave him a mischievous smile and jabbed him again. He mock glared at her.

'You'll pay for that Tyler.' He held up his hands and wiggled his ten long fingers. Rose squealed and ran around to the other side of the console. The Doctor chased after her.

After much chasing throughout the whole TARDIS, the Doctor finally caught Rose around the waist from behind, tickling her mercilessly.

'Gotcha!' Rose was laughing to hard to try and escape.

'No! Uncle! I give! Stop!' The Doctor eventually ceased his attack, but didn't remove his arms from her waist. Instead he turned her around to face him. They were both breathing heavily, even more so as their closeness dawned on them. Rose licked her lips. The Doctor watched her with his darker than usual eyes. He bent his head towards hers slowly. Just as their lips were about to touch, the Doctor removed his arms from her waist and stepped away, not looking at her. Rose flushed and looked at the floor. The Doctor cleared his throat.

'It's late. You should get some sleep.' With that he turned and marched back to the console room. Rose was slightly taken aback by his cold attitude. She didn't understand it. She was tempted to go after him, but decided that he probably wouldn't appreciate her company right now. Instead she headed to her room and got ready for bed.

Like she had done the previous night, Rose waited two hours before going off to watch the Doctor. Leaving her room, she began her search for him. He wasn't in the console room. He wasn't in the kitchen. He wasn't in the bathroom, the library, the living room or any other room that Rose could find. Then she heard a noise, just the tiniest of whimpers. She followed them until she found an open door. Standing just outside the room, she watched as the Doctor lay on his bed looking forlorn. A few tears were falling from his eyes. But at the same time he looked so angry.

It's not your fault you know.

Rose jumped as she heard a voice in her head.

'Wha…'

Don't speak; think. I can hear you fine.

Rose breathed in deeply. This was the TARDIS talking to her.

How is it not my fault? This is because of earlier.

Partly, but not completely. But it's still not your fault.

Partly?

He cries a lot you know. It's tough being the last of your kind, and even tougher knowing that you are the reason you're alone.

He's not alone. He has me.

You're still only human, Rose.

I know… Why is he so upset about earlier?

He's angry. Angry at himself for wanting you, even angrier for nearly giving in.

He… wants me?

Yes. But he doesn't want to want you. He worries that even if he keeps you as a friend you'll leave him.

Never. I'll never leave him.

Sometimes it can't be helped.

With that, the TARDIS left Rose's mind.Even though she knew that it could be awkward, her first interest was to comfort her love, so that's what she did. She whispered soothing words to him and stroked his hair. When she felt the need to sleep she left. When she woke the next morning, the Doctor had already got up and was in the console room. He never mentioned the previous night, so Rose didn't either. To be honest, she wasn't sure if he ever knew she was there.

As she had before, Rose wrote an entry in her diary about it.

Night 2

The Doctor didn't sleep tonight. I found him crying on his bed. It was a little to do with earlier when we almost kissed. We were so close! I almost had him! If the TARDIS is right then I know he wants me, so why didn't he kiss me? I don't understand. I do know that I absolutely love him. Before I wasn't sure, but I know now. I just wish that he could love me too, instead of only feeling physical attraction. But I've already learnt that wishing doesn't change anything.