Hello sweeties! Last chapter, I'm sad to say. :(
Chapter 9
The Doctor sat in the pilot's chair, his hands on his face. It had been at least 6 hours since the incident, and Rose had been in her room all the while. He'd wanted to knock on her door, but decided against it. She'd been through a lot, and having to be repaired by a dermal re-generator wasn't exactly revitalizing. He just hoped she'd come out soon. Right on cue, Rose came shuffling into the console room.
"Hey," she said.
The Doctor looked up.
"Hello! How are you feeling?"
Rose leaned against the console.
"Fine. Thanks to you," she smiled.
The Doctor grinned.
"It's what I do."
Rose walked over to the pilot's chair and knelt next to the armrest.
"I wanted to talk to you. I just… well… I just... I wanted to say… well… I'm sorry. I was so blind and I shouldn't have been so quick to judge and-"
The Doctor stopped her.
"Rose, it's alright. I'm just glad you're alive."
"If you hadn't shown up, I wouldn't be," Rose insisted. "I wouldn't blame you if you hadn't."
"Don't talk like that Rose!" the Doctor put his hand on Rose's cheek. "I would never abandon you like that!" The Doctor stroked her hair. "And plus, I know when I'm right. You may doubt me," he stood up, "but I don't," he smiled as he tousled her hair.
Rose giggled.
"You're such an egomaniac." She walked over to his place at the console.
"What do you expect? I'm the Doctor," he grinned.
"Which is your only good excuse," Rose smiled.
She watched the Doctor for a while as he pressed a few buttons here and there, occasionally glancing at the monitor.
"Doctor?" she said, suddenly, startling the man.
"Yes? Is everything alright?" He rushed over to Rose, looking her over. "Need more painkillers?"
Rose shook her head.
"No, I'm alright. I just…"
"Yes?" the Doctor raised his eyebrow.
"I just… thought I should say thanks… if I haven't already," Rose smiled.
The Doctor put his hands on her shoulders.
"Anytime." He smiled back at her.
He didn't expect Rose to wrap her arms around his neck in a big hug. His arms flew up in surprise, but eased down and hugged her back. Feeling her heart thump in a steady and safe beat gave him a sense of relief, and her warmth gave him comfort.
"Rose Tyler, I…" he started to say.
"Hm?" Rose looked up at him.
"Nothing," he sighed. "You ought to get some more rest," the Doctor said to her as their hug loosened. "Your body needs it."
Rose nodded.
"Yeah. I am feelin' a bit tired. See you in the morning?"
The Doctor kissed her forehead.
"Bright and early."
The End
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