Just the two of us

Written by Loverly Souris

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Cage and candle

Cage

She felt like a caged bird. Unable to escape.

"Doctor..."

"Hmm..."

"Doctor. Hey, Doctor!"

"Hm-hm..."

"Let me go, you're crushing me!"

He moved a bit to let her breathe, but he still refused to release her. Actually, he tightened his arms around her waist and pulled her even closer as soon as he was sure there was no pressure on any of her vital organs. His face was buried in the crook of her neck, his floppy hair falling onto her skin – which caused another problem.

Clara shivered. "Doctor. Your hair tickles."

He groaned again, quietly at first, but much louder when he felt Clara's hands trying to pry his arms off her. "No…"

Clara struggled to set herself free, in vain of course, because he was a lot stronger. So then, she turned in his embrace, facing him with an evil grin on her lips. His eyes were closed and he was pouting – she almost felt sorry for him.

Almost.

Everyone had sensitive places on their body – the Doctor was no exception, so his eyes quickly flew open when Clara ran the tips of her fingers across his sides. The caresses turned into tickles, and before she knew it, he was laughing into her hair, blowing her tresses all over the pillow. However, he didn't let her go – if anything, he held on even tighter.

A few minutes later Clara gave up exasperatedly, noticing that she only worsened her own situation, because she was now lying under him, trapped. She sighed.

"You'll never let me go, right?"

"No," the Doctor answered happily and leant down to kiss her.

And then she decided she liked this cage after all.

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Candle

Every year on the anniversary of her mother's death, Clara lights a single candle.

While her father usually visits her grave, she's never liked the cruel field of headstones that somehow always manages to suffocate her despite of its vastness. The candle is her own way of mourning – a tiny, happily dancing flame. It reminds her of her mum and she doesn't feel lonely anymore.

However, this year something bad has happened.

After accepting the Doctor's offer and making the TARDIS her permanent home, she moved in with only her most necessary belongings. She knew how much the TARDIS wouldn't like to deal with her stuff if anything happened to her. And thus, she's forgotten to bring a candle.

Tears are flowing down on her cheek as she is running through random corridors, frantically searching for a room that may have what she wants. She can already feel the dark loneliness creeping up on her, clawing at her heart and she cries. "Sorry, Mum, I'm so sorry…"

The TARDIS, for once, must be on her side, because suddenly the frame of one of the doors is illuminated by a soft blue light. Clara wipes her face and cautiously steps to the door. After pushing the button and stepping inside, her eyes go wide.

The room is full of candles – every shape, colour, scent she can imagine. It is a small gesture from the ship, but it means so much to Clara. "Thank you, old girl." And the TARDIS hums at her in response.

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Several hours later, she has to show the same room to the Doctor as well, and he finds Clara curled up on a sofa which is nestled between two crowded shelves. She is cradling a modest little candle between her hands and their eyes meet above the flame. The brilliant smile she gives him is glittering with her tears.

She knows her mother is happy for her, for them in the heaven. She can feel her presence in the warmth of the candle – much stronger than ever.

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Thank you for reading! :)

I planned out a schedule for the upcoming chapters. The "official" reason for this is that I don't want to upload everything at once. In reality, I only have the following four chapters completed, the other letters either have one drabble only or I haven't even touched them yet – for example letter T… I don't like letter T.

Nah, just kidding. :D I love letter T.

Anyway, I'll try to upload a new chapter every Tuesday and Saturday. If I manage to keep this schedule, we'll be able to celebrate the 50th AND Christmas with a letter. Isn't it wonderful? :) I promise I'll do my best to update in time. :D