I think this is the last chapter, because it rounds off the story nicely, and any more would probably be a bit ott. Just so you know, Barcelona is basically just my imagination, I don't actually know what it's supposed to be like :)

So…enjoy

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A little border collie like puppy trotted up to them, tail wagging enthusiastically, tongue lolling out, four little paws padding silently on the sand. It had a long furry snout, like a normal dog, but there was no nose there! It sat down in the sand, nudging Rose gently with its snout. She bent down automatically to scratch him behind the ears.

"That's just adorable!" Rose exclaimed happily, as, suddenly bored, the puppy bounded away, running into the sea, then shaking itself and showering them with warm water. Rose was still crouched down, watching him. He gave a short bark, and licked her face. She laughed. He really was adorable. "Can they smell?" she asked the Doctor, turning away from the pup for a moment.

"Oh yes, excellent sense of smell," he told her, as the puppy batted her hair, wanting attention.

"And…"

"No, we can't have one! These dogs are wild, despite being very friendly. They're used to wide open spaces and fresh air. Even the TARDIS would be too enclosed for one. And," he continued, grinning "if we had one of them, I'd get even less of your attention than normal."

She poked her tongue out at him, and said something in Gallifreyan I give you plenty of attention!

He grinned again "You're getting good."

She flushed with pleasure, and squeezed his hand "You can be really sweet when you want."

They looked into each others eyes for a moment. Rose found the feeling in his overpowering, and he was looking at her more tenderly than he ever had done.

A loud bark came from behind them, followed by a series of yaps. The pair spun around to see a much larger dog butting noses – no, not noses, they didn't have them – snouts gently with the puppy. She was looking warily at the Doctor and Rose.

"Mothers aren't generally as friendly." The Doctor muttered to Rose "Wary of people hurting their pups."

Rose nodded.

"Sensible. C'mon." She took his hand, and left the mother washing her puppy. This was unusual. They hadn't run into any earth destroying aliens yet. Half of her expected Daleks pouring from the sky, or that Hoix jumping from behind a tree. These trees were different, too. They were tall, and resembled willows, but the leaves were a different shape, and the trunk had a slight purple tinge to its bark. It was completely still, despite the gentle breeze ruffling their hair.

"So," Rose said, after a while "This is a bit different to normal. Quite peaceful and…"

"Do you think I go looking for trouble?" he asked her indignantly.

"Welllll…"

He swatted her playfully, and they walked on.

"Rose?"

"Mmm…"

"Can I just say… you are absolutely fantastic!"

"Thanks," she said, blushing slightly, but beaming "So are you…but did I do anything special or was it just…"

"Spur of the moment," he flashed her a huge smile "Because you are fantastic."

She flushed slightly again. It was so nice of him just to compliment her because he wanted to, as opposed to the usual when she'd found a better way of doing something, or worked out a way to save people that he hadn't seen.

"And I love you."

Rose snapped out of her thoughts; her eyes flicked upwards to his face. He looked slightly nervous at her reaction, and was regretting opening his mouth. He hadn't quite meant to say that. Well he had, but not then. It sort of slipped out before he had quite thought of what he was saying. Which did happen rather a lot, all things considered.

"Doctor?" Rose said gently, looking at him. He met her gaze quite steadily.

"Rose…I…I love you. And always have and…"

"Doctor." She smiled. Then, tongue poking out between her teeth, she finished her sentence in Gallifreyan "I love you too."

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