It was almost eleven according to the clock by his bed in the TARDIS and Jack finally decided to get up and join Rose and the Doctor. Once upon a time, he'd got up at the same time as them, but he soon found that it was basically just the Doctor and Rose making a load of sexual tension and ignoring him, so why bother?
When Jack finally found his way out of his room, he found Rose leaning against the wall next to it. He tried not to smile. Was it simply a coincidence, or a sign from Rose? To Jack, the answer was plain to see.
"I'm here." Jack said simply, shutting the door. Rose jumped when he spoke and blushed. Jack hid a smile again. Ah, she made it so plain…
"Oh. Jack. Hi." She said eventually. She was embarrassed. That was just so cute.
"I know why you're standing here, Rose." Jack said gently, not wanting to hurt her by explaining just how obvious she made her secret love. "Right next to my room." He added. "You were waiting for me to wake up."
"Yeah, we need to go soon…"
"Shhh." Jack interrupted, placing a finger to her lips. Rose frowned slightly. As if she was unsure as to what the hell was going on.
"Um…Jack?" Rose said after a moment. "What are you…"
"I understand." Jack sighed. "Of course, your feelings are natural. Don't worry about that."
"What feelings?" Rose said quickly, blushing again. Jack shook his head in amusement.
"Oh, Rose. Don't try and hide it any more. You don't have to hide your love for me." There was a silence after this, where Rose looked slightly scared. She was just nervous about the 'next step' Jack told himself.
"Ah. Yep. My love for you. That…that's exactly it." Rose nodded. "Now we really have to go, so…"
"Is he up?" The Doctor yelled from his room.
"Sure am." Jack yelled back. He smiled at Rose encouragingly. "We'll tell him tonight." He said quietly before walking down the corridor to where the smell of pancakes was gently wafting. Rose blinked a few times before shrugging and following him.
