Disclaimer: I don't own Doctor Who. But I did use one sentence from the episode "Rose." Thank you.

Note: Again, any mistakes in grammar, or sentence organization are mine. Please R&R, let me know what you guys think of the one-shots so far! :)

The Doctor and Rose found themselves, once again, being chased off by an angry alien mob. With lit torches and pitchforks. Huh. That was a first for them as far as clichés went.

"Hurry, close the door Doctor!" Rose yelled as they sprawled onto the floor of the TARDIS's console room. The Doctor managed to slam the door shut with his Doc Martens and sighed in relief. He helped Rose to her feet and then she proceeded to brush dirt off of his leather-covered shoulders.

"See, Rose? No worries. The assembled hordes of Genghis Khan couldn't get through those doors," he said smugly.

"Well then, Doctor. What did ya do to piss off the natives this time?"

The Doctor crinkled his brows in confusion.

"Why do you assume that I had anything to do with their rude behavior?"

Rose gave him a knowing look.

"C'mon. Spit it out. I won't tell anyone," she spoke cheekily, tongue touching the side of her teeth in her trademark smile. 'Course there was no one that Rose could spill secrets to, not in the Vortex, where they were the only inhabitants of this unique time machine. The Doctor grinned back at her goofily, but shook his head in negative.

"Really, I didn't do anything. Although I did pick up this really fascinating purple fruit off of the ground."

He rummaged through the transdimensional pocket of his jacket, and pulled it out to show Rose. She craned her neck closer to get a good look. It resembled a purple gooseberry but it had pink polka dots on it. She straightened back up and pursed her lips together.

"Bet that's the reason why we were hunted down. This fruit might have been sacred to them, an' you just took it."

"Borrowed, Rose…borrowed."

"One-way borrowing system then?"

"…Perhaps."

He pouted, as if she was going to take the fruit away from him in punishment.

Rose found herself giggling into her hand. Of all things that had them running for their lives, it hadn't taken much effort on his part to start this particular riot.

Oh, how she loved this life. It was full of adventures, danger, adrenaline…and most importantly, the Doctor. For the Universe, he may have been known as the Oncoming Storm and Destroyer of Worlds. But honestly? He was just a cute cuddly panda bear underneath all that leather and denim.

"Alright, Doctor. I'll let it slide this time. But you better watch yourself more carefully in the future, mister," she said teasingly.

"Doctor, and yes, duly noted," he replied, and mockingly saluted her, steel blue eyes twinkling.

"Fantastic!" they exclaimed at the same time.

Both members spluttered into laughter. There she was, using his favorite word again. He was really beginning to rub off on her. Now there's a thought. He could feel his ears burning at his totally inappropriate thoughts (in front of her no less!) towards his lovely companion/best friend/mate. Not that kind of mate, though. Not yet. Focus, you numpty! You're turning into a hormonally imbalanced adolescent! He could practically hear the TARDIS snickering at him.

"Ah, it's so good to be back home," Rose said as she hugged one of the walls of the console room. She kissed the wall and patted it lovingly. The TARDIS hummed back to her, reciprocating her warmth.

The Doctor blinked up in surprise at her.

It was just one wonder after another when it came to Rose. The Doctor knew Rose cared for his ship, but actually showing physical affection to her, calling her "home," made his hearts skip several beats. He couldn't stop the broad, goofy grin that followed if he wanted to. Of course she would be the one to bond with his ship at such a deep level. Most of his previous companions never took the time to realize that she was alive, not just bits and bobs hooked up together.

"She really likes you, you know."

"The TARDIS?"

"Yeah."

"Aww, I love her too!" she spoke towards the ceiling and walked over to a coral structure to give it a nice big hug. The TARDIS flashed her lights back at her endearingly.

What would I do without my two women? The Doctor thought with a smile.

Scratching his dark cropped hair with his hand, he walked over to the console controls and pushed various buttons and levers to transport them back into the Time Vortex.