Disclaimer: I don't own Doctor Who…don't own David Tennant (damn!), blah blah blah. I just borrow the characters from time to time to have to let them have some fun in my own story lines away from the angst ridden series three! ; )

A/N Right! Here you go! I promised I'd update again, didn't I? Thank you to those lovely people who keep reviewing! BIG hugs to you! Yey! OK this is major fluff time now…just the epilogue left after this to tie the story up with a pretty little bow, and both are pretty much just Rose and the Doctor. So yey!

Can I just ask all those lovely people who read this story to come out of the woodwork now and think about leaving a review for me if you haven't done before, either on this chapter or on the final one – you'd really make my day! I've got a big exam tomorrow…a really BIG exam so I can do with the happy vibes!

Next chapter tomorrow…probably in the evening due to said exam!

Enjoy!!

13 – Words he never said

"Back to the TARDIS!" The Doctor announced, once Martha had gathered up the chip papers and put them in the nearest bin.

"What we gonna do now?" Martha asked, unable to pull her eyes away as the Doctor licked his fingers clean.

"I have an idea…" he said, a wicked grin spreading over his features.

"That sounds ominous." Rose said, her lips twitching. Then she burst out laughing as the Doctor grabbed her hand and pulled. They were running along together, hand in hand, smiling and laughing – just like old times. "Martha – come on!" Rose called over her shoulder to Martha, who was still standing by the bench. Martha shrugged and then ran after them.

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By the time Martha got back to the TARDIS the Doctor and Rose were already chatting by the console.

"Martha! There you are! What took you so long?" The Doctor was beaming, his face alight with pure joy. "Right, so what was I saying…" he continued without giving her a chance to answer, "We've defeated the bad guys, we saved the world, we did the hugs, had chips…" The Doctor counted off the steps for his perfect day on his fingers. "Now…" he looked at Rose and hit a switch on the console.

Glen Miller music started playing and Rose laughed.

"May I have this dance?" The Doctor bowed, his eyes brimming with mirth.

"Of course, kind sir." Rose curtsied, grinning at him. "Can you remember how though?"

"Ah these feet of mine…they were made for dancing!" He tilted his head, studying Rose for a moment, and then offered her his hand.

Martha watched as the Doctor and Rose danced around the console, grinning like the nutters they were. She sighed. As much as she loved travelling with the Doctor she knew that staying on the TARDIS would only make things awkward for him and Rose and, in the long run, she would make herself miserable. As much as she hated the old saying 'Two's company, three's a crowd', she knew that, in this situation, it was true. Then, pushing these thoughts to the back of her head for the time being she decided that she would enjoy whatever time she had left on the wonderful ship, with two amazing people.

"Come on Martha." Rose's voice cut through Martha's thoughts and before she knew what was happening Rose had grabbed her by the hand and she was being dragged around the console with the jiving pair. Martha laughed, grinning at both the Doctor and Rose, just enjoying the moment. She had never been one for dancing, but she could see the appeal – as long as you had the right friends to make a fool of yourself with. Round and round they went, until Martha was so dizzy she thought she was going to be sick. When the song finished she declared that she had had enough and withdrew from the 'dance floor'.

"What next?" The Doctor asked, still grinning madly. "Some Elvis Presley…?" he dropped his voice to a deep growl and put on an American accent.

"Or how about some Cliff?" Rose asked, sticking her tongue out between her teeth, teasing him.

"Nooooo!!! Anything but that!" He grinned, and pretended to be knocked sideways by the very suggestion.

The TARDIS, however, seemed to have plans of her own as she clicked on a slow ballad that Rose didn't recognise but the Doctor knew straight away…

'Cheeky girl!' He scolded his ship. She didn't reply, but mentally pushed him towards Rose.

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The Doctor had been watching Rose ever since they had got back into the TARDIS. He had dreamt of seeing her again for so long, and he'd planned just what he was going to say. He was going to tell her that he loved her, and that he would love her forever, even if there was no such thing…but things never turn out as you plan them and he hadn't had his chance. Now, the TARDIS was giving him his chance…Suddenly his palms were sweaty and his hearts were racing. He wiped his hands on his jacket, self-consciously and looked at Rose. She looked so beautiful, just standing there…waiting. Waiting for him. He offered her his hand, trying to stop it shaking, and she took it willingly. Martha quickly realised what was happening and quietly slipped out of the room as the music played on...

Like the sound of silence calling

I hear your voice and suddenly I'm falling

Lost in a dream

Like the echoes of our souls are meeting

You say those words, my heart stops beating

I wonder what it means

Rose felt the Doctors cool hand close tightly around hers, and he pulled her to him. Her breath caught in her throat as she felt his body pressed so close. He settled his hands on her waist and she nervously wrapped her arms around his torso. After a moment she sighed contentedly and relaxed into his arms, resting her head on his shoulder as they swayed in circles, slowly moving around the console. The Doctor let one hand slide upwards from her waist, gently caressing her back and silently cursing the cotton of her t-shirt, which was stopping him from touching her soft skin.

"You look tired…" he said, pulling back to study her face.

"You'd be looking tired too if you were a human who hadn't slept properly for two years." She said, smiling wryly.

"Perhaps you should go to…" he began, sounding concerned, but Rose put a silencing finger over his lips, making him tremble slightly. He hadn't intended his voice to sound so hoarse, but he was finding it difficult to operate his vocal cords with Rose's face lingering so close to his. She was intoxicating.

"Just hold me." She said quietly, putting her head back on his shoulder and smiling as she felt his arms tighten around her once more, pulling her into an embrace as they continued to dance. She was back where she belonged.

What could it be that comes over me?

At times I can't move

At times I can hardly breath

"Rose…" The Doctor sighed, shocked at how husky his voice sounded. He gulped. It was difficult to gather his thoughts when he finally had the woman he loved cradled in his arms. He was at breaking point.

"Doctor…" Rose drew back and looked up at him, increasingly aware of his hands on her waist and his face so close to hers. He was terrified.

Their eyes met and the Doctor knew…it had to be now.

"Rose Tyler…" he took a deep breath, "I love you."

When you say you love me

The world goes still, so still inside

And when you say you love me

In that moment I know why I'm alive

Rose's face lit up into a vibrant smile, her eyes twinkling and her heart leaping as she finally heard those three little words; words that she had waited two years to hear him say. He smiled back, his eyes lighting up with joy, and relief flooding through him. He couldn't believe how good it felt to tell her after all the years of heart ache. It was like a great weight had lifted from his chest.

"I…I love you too." She whispered, choking back tears of happiness, gently running her fingers through his messy hair.

"Hey, hey!" The Doctor put his hand to her cheek, smiling warmly "No tears – even happy tears. We've both cried enough." He wiped hers away with his thumb, his hand lingering and caressing her cheek as he slowly closed the gap between them until they were so close that he thought he might explode from the anticipation. 'Just do it!!!' the voice in his head screamed.

You're the one I've always thought of

I don't know how but I feel sheltered in your love

You're where I belong

And when you're with me if I close my eyes

There are times I swear I feel like I can fly

For a moment in time

And finally…finally, his restraint broke. He let his eyes slide closed and he pressed his lips against hers. He didn't think he had ever felt anything so exquisite as kissing Rose…until she kissed him back. Kissing Rose when she was being killed by a vortex, or being snogged senseless by her lips when she was possessed…that was nothing to what he was feeling now. He was in sensory overload, wondering why the hell he had deprived himself of this pleasure before.

Rose melted into the Doctors kiss, feeling her knees buckle, but he was there, holding her tightly in his arms. She fervently returned the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck, their lips brushing together gently at first but then meeting fiercely as years of pent up passion took them over, trying to express their love, which no words could adequately describe.

Rose broke the contact after a few moments and put her forehead gently against the Doctors. She held onto his upper arms tightly, her legs still threatening to give way. They were both slightly dazed and grinning for ear to ear.

"Wow…" she managed to say, catching her breath, as she stood locked in her Doctors embrace, the music forgotten. She played idly with a few strands of his hair, lost in happiness of the moment.

"Not bad for my age, eh?" The Doctor pulled back, wrapping one arm casually around her waist and leaning back against the TARDIS console. He winked cheekily at her making her blush. "You know, I feel soooo liberated! I love you! I LOVE YOU!" He yelled, pulling her around and around the console by the hand. "I LOVE ROSE TYLER!!!" He bellowed, the sound echoing around the TARDIS.

Rose giggled, smiling widely at him and then sharply pulled him back to her, pressing her body against his, making him gasp. Their laughter ceased and the air became heavy with lust and longing. The Doctors breathing was ragged, and Rose could feel his two hearts beating like wild fire against her. She looked into his captivating eyes, which were quickly clouding with desire, and then down to his damp parted lips…She kissed him hungrily, running her fingers through his hair. He kissed her back desperately and all jokes were forgotten….

And this journey that we're on

How far we've come, and I celebrate every moment

And when you say you love me

That's all you have to say…

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A/N I don't own the lyrics to the song in this chapter, it's 'When you say you love me', sung by the lovely Josh Groban. Fantastic! If you don't know it you're missing out ; )