Well, here goes nothing. Beatrice thought to herself as she began walking across the street. Once she reached the Master she crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.

"What are you doing here?" she asked curiously.

"Checking in to see how you are doing. You've been through quite a lot in short amount of time." answered the Master.

"I'm doing alright. How did you find my address?" the Master gave her a small smile.

"I simply accessed UNIT's employee profiles and found your address."

"Okay, we seriously need to update our security system. It is way too easily hacked. Also, you know some people might call that stalking?"

"Stalking usually implies ill intent." pointed out the Master.

"True. I'm glad you stopped by I had something I wanted to discuss with you. Would you like to come in and have a cup of tea?" she offered.

"That would be lovely." He offered her his arm which she took and they headed back into her apartment.

"You can wait in the living room if you like. I'll go get the tea." The Master nodded his head and Beatrice went to get the tea. Her hands shook a bit as she poured it. She was admittedly a bit nervous.

She came into the living room to find the Master sitting on the couch. She passed him his cup of tea and sat down next to him.

"You have a very nice apartment," he said politely.

"Thank you. It's close to work so that is convenient." Beatrice answered. There was a slightly awkward pause. Finally, Beatrice could no longer bear the silence.

"So, are we going to address the giant pink elephant in the room?" she asked.

"If you wish. In truth, I did come here to discuss that with you as well as check-up and make sure you are alright. I assume you are referring to the kiss and me saving you."

"Obviously," said Beatrice. "You said you couldn't bear to lose me. Did you mean it?"

"Beatrice, I may not be known for my honesty. But not even I would sink so low as to say or do what I did if I did not mean it." Looking in his eyes Beatrice could see he was telling the truth. Over time she had learned to read him relatively well.

"That would mean you feel...that you feel romantically attracted to me." Beatrice's breath hitched for a moment. The Master set down his teacup and gently placed his hand over hers.

"Against my better judgement and everything I have ever felt before, yes I do." He gently ghosted a gloved hand across her cheek. Without really thinking Beatrice leaned into the touch.

"You are clever, kind, and most of all fearless. You try and see the good in those that you meet. You've fascinated me from the moment we met. The question is how you feel."

"I feel the same. I know I shouldn't, given how different we are, but I can't help it. Every time that we meet, I feel something I can't describe. It's been that way ever since you and I met."

"My dear Beatrice," he tilted her head up and their lips met. The first time she had been shocked but this time she allowed herself to relax into the kiss. She wrapped her arms around his neck. The Master had one hand at her waist and the other was gently buried in her long red hair. Beatrice felt her heart race as if it were about to burst out of her chest.

Certainly, she had been kissed before, but those kisses had been nothing like this. For a moment the world seemed to fall away. Finally pulling apart she leaned her head on his shoulder.

"You know that I won't stop my schemes." He said quietly.

"I know, one silly woman isn't going to change six hundred years of badness. But there is also some good in you. Even if you deny it."

"You are the one who brings it out." He said pushing back a strand of her red hair. "And silly is not the first word I would use to describe you. However, you know the risks that come with this. No one can know about us. You're in enough danger as my companion. Not to mention you could lose your job and this can't last forever." She looked into his eyes.

"I do know all that. But what's life without a little risk? As for it not being permanent well sometimes it's better to have something for a while than not at all. I know what I'm doing and I won't regret it." She told him in a determined voice.

Instead of answering the Master pulled her closer and kissed her again. After a moment. They pulled apart once more. Beatrice gave a soft laugh. The Master raised an eyebrow.

"I just realized I am official in a romantic relationship with an intergalactic criminal."

"Is that a problem?" he asked.

"Not at all," she told him with a smile and gave him a hug which he returned, holding her close.

Beatrice knew now that whatever would come they would face it together for as long as they could. It wouldn't be easy. But then who ever said romance was easy? No matter what the universe had in store for them in the future, for now, she would enjoy what she had.

End of Book One

To Be Continued In Starcrossed (A Doctor Who Fanfiction) Book Two

Author's Note: Thanks for reading. For more info on the next book, including a sneak peek at the cover please read the next chapter which is technically just a larger author's note. Thanks for reading. Please like and comment as usual.