Chapter Four
Rose was in stunned shock, yet she knew her answer without even thinking about it.
"Yes! Yes of course I will" she said joyfully.
The two of them beamed at eachother and then the room went mad with cheers and applause. The Doctor took her left hand and slid the engagement ring onto her finger, before Rose and the Doctor hugged very tightly, both beaming and giving cries of absolute joy and delight.
"Aww I love you!" Rose said blissfully.
"I love you too, very much" the Doctor responded and they kissed deeply.
When they parted they were consumed by congratulations and hugs from all of the other people in the room.
"What a beautiful ring!" Jackie said as she admired it.
Rose admired it too, taking a first proper detailed look at it.
It looked like an ordinary diamond, a beautiful quite large diamond placed perfectly on a silver band. Either side of the diamond were two smaller ones. However, the one in the middle was different to the other two; it stood out more, and not just because of its size.
"You see" the Doctor began to explain to Rose "This stone in the middle is not actually a diamond, it is actually the remains from a star, the largest and most beautiful star in the whole universe to ever be created. My people took a small fragment of that star, it was one of the most precious things on our planet and I had it stored away in the TARDIS. I knew I had to get it put onto your ring, it emphasises how much I love you, how precious you are to me and it's a symbol of my eternal love for you, Rose."
Everyone, including Rose, was gazing at him, flabbergasted.
"I…I…oh Doctor!" Rose could not express how amazed she was and all she could do was hug him tightly, before letting go and wiping more happy tears away.
Jackie was crying happy tears too, as was Martha, Annabelle, Donna and surprisingly, Jack.
"That is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard!" Jackie said through her tears then hugged the Doctor tightly.
He smiled but was also grateful when Jackie let go of him and she turned to her daughter "Rose sweetheart, you are the luckiest woman alive!" she hugged her tightly.
"I know, I am aren't I" Rose said sweetly, gazing at the Doctor the whole time from over her mother's shoulder.
"Come on all of you, champagne!" Pete had just filled nine glasses with more champagne and they all took one.
The Doctor put his arm around Rose's shoulders; she wrapped hers around his waist.
"I'd like to propose a toast, to the Doctor and Rose. Congratulations!"
"The Doctor and Rose!" they all chorused, clinked their glasses together and took a sip, the newly engaged couple shared a short, tender kiss.
The party got into full swing again; they partied well into the early hours with Mickey and Annabelle leaving the party first as they headed off to a house that they shared together. Pete and Jackie retreating to bed not long later.
By 2:30am the rest of the group said goodnight and turned all the lights and everything off and headed upstairs, as quietly as they could. Both Jack and Donna were absolutely plastered. The Doctor helped Jack to the guest bedroom and let him fall onto the bed where he instantly fell asleep, the Doctor instantly returned back out into the corridor with the girls.
Martha was supporting Donna, who had one arm draped across Martha's shoulders.
"Don't worry I think I can deal with this one" Martha said with a smile to the Doctor and Rose "And congratulations again to both of you, I am so happy for you!"
"Thank-you" the Doctor and Rose responded together.
Donna was giggling like crazy, she pointed at the two of them "Don't go making much noise tonight you two, I want some sleep."
Rose and Martha laughed, whilst the Doctor rolled his eyes "Night Donna!" he said before turning to Martha "Good luck with her."
Martha laughed before getting Donna into the room the two were sharing, and closed the door quietly.
The Doctor and Rose were now alone in the empty corridor. They looked at one another, both beaming, the Doctor opened their bedroom door and Rose got him inside quicker than lightening, closing the door quietly behind them. The two of them not bothering to get changed, the two soul mates joined together. For Rose it was the best, most memorable birthday of her life.
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The following morning, Martha was up, dressed and showered early, not long after she heard Poppy crying.
"Donna? Donna? Come on, Donna. Breakfast!" Martha was nudging her friend to try and wake her up, but she was having no success.
Donna groaned and rolled over, now facing away from Martha who laughed.
"Okay, I'll see you downstairs then."
Martha left the bedroom and saw Jackie in the corridor, who had Poppy in her arms.
"Morning Martha, darling" Jackie said happily.
"Morning" Martha replied with a smile "Did you sleep well?"
"Yeah not bad, up and about with this one a lot, but nothing new there" she smiled at Poppy in her arms who was clutching a toy cat.
"Aww" Martha said "Would you like me to make a start on breakfast for everyone?"
"Oh no sweetheart, I wouldn't dream of it, you just go down into the kitchen and relax and I'll be down in a minute. Although would you mind having Poppy for a bit while I get dressed and sort myself out?"
"Course not, I'd be happy to" Martha got handed Poppy who smiled "Hello sweetie, shall Auntie Martha get you some breakfast yeah?" Martha cooed.
Jackie smiled and headed into the bathroom, leaving Martha heading downstairs and into the kitchen.
Meanwhile, Rose was just awakening from her deep slumber, she gazed over at where the Doctor was lying next to her, he was already awake and watching her with a smile.
Rose giggled "How long have you been awake?"
"Ooo about thirty minutes" he replied and he turned on his side to look at her properly.
"And have you been watching me the whole time?"
"Ahuh" the Doctor replied cheekily and Rose giggled, lent over and kissed him, the Doctor began tickling her which made Rose screech with laughter.
They stopped after a minute, Rose moved so she was lying against the Doctor's chest. She admired the ring on her left hand and held out her hand, the sunlight catching the diamonds and making them sparkle.
"I still can't believe you asked me to marry you yesterday!"
"And I can't believe you said yes" the Doctor replied, which earned a chuckle from Rose.
She looked up at him "Did you plan it all along, to propose on my birthday?"
"Pretty much, I mean I knew I wanted to ask you not long after we found our way back to one another. I just couldn't seem to find the perfect moment… until last night" he beamed at her and Rose kissed him.
"I never thought you'd do it you know" Rose said admiring her ring again "I never thought you would consider actually having a wife…you said you weren't the domestic type?"
"A man can change" the Doctor said with a bright smile, knowing full well that Rose knew that all fact too well, he kissed Rose's forehead "Promise me something, Rose?"
"What's that?"
"Don't let your mother become too involved with the wedding arrangements; I won't be able to cope!"
Rose laughed at his anguish and ruffled his hair "We'll see" she said before she got out of bed and began getting dressed, the Doctor followed suit.
The two, now fully dressed, met Jackie on the stairs as they headed down to the kitchen.
"Morning you two, sleep well?" Jackie inquired.
Rose blushed but the Doctor replied "Yeah we did thank you" as he took hold of Rose's hand.
"Where's dad?" Rose wondered.
"He had to go into work early to sort some things out" Jackie informed her, just as the three of them entered the kitchen.
Martha saw them come in "Morning!" she said cheerfully.
"Awww Martha darling, I told you, you didn't need to bother starting on breakfast" Jackie said, amazed at what she saw before her.
Martha had laid the table with plates and bowls; cereals were out as was ready made coffee, tea, fruit juice and toast. She had just finished cooking sausages, bacon and eggs and placed the large serving plate of food on the table.
Martha smiled "It was no trouble, honestly, and Poppy has had her breakfast."
Jackie came over and gave Martha a hug "You're a little gem! Thank-you Martha, it all looks delicious."
"Yeah it does, thanks Martha" Rose said sweetly and sat down next to her. The Doctor pulling up a chair next to Rose.
"How's Donna this morning?" the Doctor asked, a full grin plastered on his face.
Martha began buttering some toast and laughed as she answered "Oooh trust me, you don't want to know."
The others laughed along with her.
"What about Jack?" Rose asked.
"Don't know, haven't heard anything from him this morning" Martha replied.
Rose turned to the Doctor "Doctor, go and wake Jack."
"Me? Why me?!" he said in protest.
"Because you're a man, none of us girls can go and wake him. He could be getting changed or something."
"Oh but it's alright for me to see Jack like that is it?"
Martha burst into giggles, nearly choking on her orange juice.
Rose grinned "Yes, now go on" she ordered him.
The Doctor sighed "Women!" he mumbled as he left the room.
The girls smiling and laughing as they started eating their breakfast.
"Jack, can I come in?" the Doctor said as he knocked on the bedroom door.
"Yeah, come in" Jack's voice called from the other side.
The Doctor entered to see Jack sitting, thankfully fully dressed, on the end of his bed rubbing his forehead.
"I've been sent by the girls to come and make sure you're awake" the Doctor told him.
Jack laughed "Oh how nice of them" he stood up from his bed and ruffled his hair.
"How you feeling? You were pretty drunk last night" the Doctor asked as the two headed downstairs.
"Feel terrible! Although nothing a good old bacon sandwich won't cure!"
The Doctor laughed as the two guys entered the kitchen "Well you're in luck Jack, Martha cooked breakfast."
"Martha, you can cook?" Jack asked as he raised his eyebrows at her.
Martha hit him on the arm "Oi don't be cheeky! Or you won't receive any food."
"Alright, alright!" Jack said holding up his hands in surrender, "I've got too much of a hangover to argue."
Martha laughed, rolled her eyes at Jack and handed him his bacon sandwich.
Donna came skulking into the room not two minutes later, still in her pyjamas and dressing gown, her hair ruffled and bags under her eyes.
"God, you look how I feel!" Jack said as soon as she joined them all at the table.
Donna rubbed her forehead "I am never drinking again!"
The Doctor laughed, as did all the others.
"Would you like some breakfast Donna?" Jackie offered.
"Yes thanks I'll just have some toast, and an aspirin if you've got any."
Rose grinned "I'll get you some" she handed Donna some that had been lying on the kitchen counter from when Jack, moments earlier, had taken some.
Donna swallowed them with her orange juice before smiling "So, how was the engagement night?" she asked to the Doctor and Rose, rather boldly.
Jack wolf-whistled, whilst the engaged couple blushed.
"That is none of your business" the Doctor said to Donna.
"Didn't sound too bad from where I was" Jackie said with a smirk as she exited the room with Poppy in her arms.
Donna, Martha and Jack burst into fits of laughter.
"Mum!" Rose shouted, horrified, and buried her face in her hands. The Doctor also felt like dying of embarrassment.
The others calmed themselves enough and Jack smirked "Wooo! so it was really that good was it?" Jack aiming this question directly at the Doctor and Rose, who were both bright red.
"Can we stop this now?!" the Doctor told them.
Jack loved watching them squirm but laughed and dropped the subject.
An hour or so later, all of them were packed and ready to head off. Jackie hugged all of them at the front door "It's been a real pleasure having you all around" she said to Donna, Jack and Martha.
"Thanks for having us Jackie, and thank Pete for us too" Donna told her.
"Will do" Jackie said with a smile "I'm sure I'll be seeing you before the wedding?"
"Oh you bet!" Jack replied and they all chuckled.
They all said their final goodbyes and the Doctor took all the companions into the TARDIS and dropped them each off home.
Returning back to the Tyler Household for a full day of wedding plans.
What had he got himself in to?
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That is all i have written so far, could be a while before i add the next chapter. Any ideas are welcome guys :) thanks for reading so far! :) *hugs* As always, reviews are fab! xx