Well, I decided to follow most of you lovely people's advice and just keep continuing this story :) I guess I gained a ton of inspiration from all you supporters because I wrote this chapter in record timing! I may or may not have used one of my reviewers ideas in this chapter (*cough cough* Jealous!Doctor *cough cough*) I really do love all the reviews! Enjoy Chapter 4!
When the Doctor had said that the place was amazing, she hadn't realized just how amazing it really would be.
The resort was humongous, and almost completely made of beautiful marble, reflecting sunlight off of it creating a marvelous effect. There were too many floors to count, and the sound of the ocean was eminent in the background.
The Doctor led Clara into the building happily, they booked a room for two in the lobby, and were directed to floor 179. The Doctor assured that even though 179 floors up sounded very high, the building was designed to create the illusion that you were only on floor 10 at the max.
They rode the elevator up, suitcases in hand, Clara couldn't wait to see the room. So after walking down a very long hallway, she was super excited to slide the plastic card that served as a key into the door. She stepped inside the room and flipped up the light switch. Even the Doctor was impressed.
It was probably the largest hotel room Clara had ever seen, the size of a small basement at least. It was one large room, off to the right was a kitchen that could almost be classified as full size, in the middle was a sitting room with couches and a large TV, and to the left was a door. Maybe it was two rooms after all. Clara slipped off her shoes and walked across the shaggy white carpet until she reached the door, she pulled it open immediately. The bedroom she realized.
There was one king sized bed in the middle of the room, acting as the focal point, there was an elegant red canopy surrounding it. off to the side there were dressers, and a chair, as well as another TV attached to the wall. Another door was against the wall, leading to the en suite. It was just as grand as the rest of the room, with a jacuzzi tub, and double sinks with granite countertops.
Clara turned around to leave the en suite, and eventually the bedroom, to find the Doctor leaning in the doorway of the master suite. "So, what do you think?"
"It's amazing! Like seriously this is so- so great" she sighed, not being able to find the proper word to describe how beautiful and great and amazing the place really was.
"I'm glad you like it!" The Doctor beamed "This is my first time here as well, I've only seen pictures, and I must admit those pictures do it no justice!" Clara smiled in response and pushed past the Doctor to enter the main room of the suite again.
"What time is it here?" She asked "morning, afternoon, night? Can we go swimming?"
"Well" the Doctor chuckled "it is currently 1 o'clock Hodorian time, I suppose swimming could be a possibility!"
"I want to go to the beach" she declared. "I want to see the pink water!"
"Well we'd better get ready then! Do you have a beach bag?"
"Yeah I have a beach bag" Clara smiled. "Get changed you big lug! I don't want to waste anymore time!"
"Ok, ok!" The Doctor laughed, making his way to his suitcase. "Blue or orange?"
"What?" Clara asked confusedly. The Doctor responded by holding up two pairs of swimming trunks, one just plain blue, and the other orange with white outlines of Hawaiian flowers. "Orange, definitely orange" Clara decided.
"Alright!" He skipped into the bathroom to change, leaving Clara to pack the bag while she waited to change as well. She packed towels, and sunscreen, along with a camera and the Doctor's wallet (he had stocked up on the planet's currency earlier). The Doctor reappeared a few minutes later in his orange swim trunks and a very form-fitting white tank top. Clara hoped her facial expression didn't show what she was thinking (holy shit he has abs... That's really attractive oh my god... Wait no don't think that). She quickly left the scene to change into her own bathing suit which was a light blue bikini with red polka dots. After pulling a white cover up over herself she headed back into the main room and her and the Doctor left the room, headed to the beach.
20 minutes later they arrived at their destination. The beach was crowded, full of people (and aliens) of all ages. As Clara and the Doctor wandered around to find a spot to put their towels, they passed a group of young men playing volleyball, some alien children building sand castles, and an old couple reading underneath an umbrella, it was a quite diverse group of people. Clara and the Doctor laid down their towels in an open spot, and Clara immediately demanded to go swimming.
"The water might be cold" he commented, gesturing to the giant mass of pink liquid.
"How often do you get the chance to swim in pink water?" Clara asked in protest. "Come on!" She began to pull on his arm.
"Fine" he groaned jokingly. Clara pulled off her cover up and the Doctor took of his tank top, and they both ran down the beach towards the water.
Turns out the water wasn't cold at all! Clara commented that it was the warmest ocean water she had ever been in, and the Doctor retorted with saying that he had been in an ocean that was as hot as a pool of lava.
They played in the water for a while, splashing each other and daring each other to go underwater, The both ended up with wet hair, and Clara laughed at how the Doctor's flopped in his face.
Soon enough they got tired of 'swimming' (neither of them really swam much) and decided to go to the snack bar that was just up the beach. They paced back to their towels and pulled on cover ups so they looked presentable and then continued up the beach to enter the small bar. Not unexpectedly, there was quite a long line. They were standing in the back looking at the menu when the Doctor realized he left his wallet back in the beach bag.
"I can wait in line while you go get it" Clara told him, and the Doctor quickly left the building.
It had literally only been a few moments since the Doctor had left, when a tall blonde haired boy approached Clara. He was human thankfully.
"My name's Jace" he introduced himself.
"Clara" she smiled in return. "Were you playing volleyball earlier?" She recalled, realizing that's why he looked slightly familiar.
"Yeah I was!" He grinned "want to play with me after this? I could buy you a drink too, if you'd like."
"Well" Clara pondered "I suppose I could play a game with you, but I don't think I'm up for a drink right now, it's a bit hot out there."
"True" Jace nodded "we wouldn't want a pretty young lady like you getting sick now would we?" Clara giggled and felt her face flush at the comment. She looked back to the door wondering when the Doctor was going to return.
They were inching towards the front of the line, and Jace was still talking to her, he was a nice guy with nice looks to match, so pretty much nice overall. She began to fret when she was third in line and the Doctor hadn't returned, what was taking so long?
She watched Jace order a burger and a beer, and stepped up to the bar afterwards. Jace must've noticed the face she was making because he asked her if something was the matter. She told him she had forgotten her wallet.
"Well then I can buy you a hot dog instead of a drink" he laughed "not usually how it works, but that's alright I suppose" he handed her some money and thanked him greatly, telling him she would pay him back. She ordered two burgers, a large fry, and a large soda, picking up two straws to go along with it.
"Really hungry eh?" Jace asked looking at her tray of food. "Oh it's not all for me!" She chuckled "I'm sharing with my friend".
"Where is she?" He asked unknown to the fact that Clara was referring to a man.
"Oh back by our towels" she said, not bothering to correct him, she didn't think it was a big deal, just a bit funny.
"Want me to walk you back there? Then when you're done eating we can play! Maybe you're friend will join in?"
"Maybe" she smirked.
They walked down the beach together towards Clara and the Doctor's towels. Clara was a bit frustrated when she saw the Doctor sitting down on his towel examining something, that must've been why he hadn't came back.
Jace looked to Clara with a confused facial expression when he noticed that they were headed toward the Doctor. "Oh that's my friend" she laughed. "Sorry he's not exactly female."
The Doctor looked up when he saw the couple approaching. "Hello Clara! Who's this?" He asked examining Jace closely.
"His name's Jace" Clara smiled "he helped me pay for our food. Because you never came back with your wallet!" She added,
"Oh" the Doctor frowned "I suppose I got distracted by this amazing sea shell I found!" He held up the shell, It was a bit smaller than the palm of his hand and was in perfect condition. The amazing part was that it looked as if someone had painted rainbow designs on it. It really was spectacular.
"Wow" Clara mused taking the shell from him "that is really pretty!"
Jace coughed awkwardly from behind Clara and she suddenly remembered he was there. "Here's a burger" she handed him a foam tray. "Jace, why don't you go practice while we eat" she hinted for the young man to leave. He took the hint and jogged away in the direction of the volleyball net.
"I got fries and a drink to share too" Clara added, setting down the food carefully.
"So this Jace guy, he's nice?" The Doctor asked as he picked up a french fry.
"Very" she assured "he did buy us food remember?"
"Anyone could do that" the Doctor mumbled. Clara took a sip of the Coke with her straw.
"I'm going to play volleyball with him after I eat, wanna play?"
"Nah, I'm good" he shrugged, taking a bite of his burger.
"Alright."
They ate most of their food quietly, and eventually Clara finished, and stood up, declaring she was going to play volleyball with Jace. The Doctor humphed in response. As soon as she began walking with her back to him, he couldn't help but let a frown cover his face. He had wanted to take Clara to a jewelry stand he had seen while walking, they sold some nice seashells there. He looked around and the crowded beach and frowned some more, he didn't want to be alone right now, he realized. But now Clara was off with some man she had just met and he was alone watching other people have fun. He had to go get Clara, he decided.
