25 years is a long time to wait for someone. For normal people at least. But the Doctor was special to me. It was 25 years, but it felt like a million to me. And I don't age.

I moved out of Rory and Amy's house a few years after I got better from the sickness. People were starting to notice how I stayed looking young. I'm not far, but i'm far enough not to see anyone I knew before. I move often. About once every 5 years. Never to far from home. Rory and Amy are older. I explained the whole 'never aging' thing to them. They said it was funny how i'd stay the adorable age forever.

I got a job, well it's not really a job. More of a hobby that pays really well. I paint pictures and sell them. I honestly didn't expect it to work out this well. I guess people think i'm a good painter. But today I was visiting Amy and Rory. After all these years I only very rarely call them Mom and Dad.

When I arrived at their front door I unlocked it with my key. When it opened I was more than surprised by what was inside. Rory and Amy were there which was normal, but so was someone else.

The Doctor.

After 25 years...he had finally returned. The raggedy man. The madman with a box. The oncoming storm. What ever you call him. He was right there. In my parents kitchen, sipping tea and eating fish custard.

The trio finally noticed me and looked shocked.

"Riley I thought you weren't coming till later." Amy said nervously.

"I-I was...change of plan..." I trailed off.

"That's good..." Rory added.

I nodded. I couldn't get over this. The Doctor was here, and he was the same as when he left. I didn't know weather to be happy, sad, or mad. How was someone supposed to react when someone you care about...a lot...oh screw it. How is someone supposed to react when someone you love leaves and returns 25 years later.

It seemed my heart made up my mind for me. My eyes teared up and my hands clenched into fists. Every muscle in my body tensed and I ran...

and he chased me.

I didn't know where I was going.

just...away.


Two chapters in one day WHAT?! HAHA looks like you guys didn't have to wait 25 years after all.