Disclaimer: I do not own DW. Now before I get the angry reviews, I am warning you now, that i have calmed down the heat of the situation. I made it a little more real and heartfelt, I think thats the feeling my muse is writing with tonight. But not to worry, the next chapter will be longer, dirtier and even better :)

Rose swallowed hard and froze for a moment before yanking her shirt closed and slipping off of Jack. Catching her breathe again, she ran her fingers through her hair, before looking back at him. She held her shirt closed as she walked over to the Doctor, leaving about a foot between them.

"You know who I really want...but I can only throw myself at you so many times before I starting losing some self-respect. I've tried and tried, and half the time I can't read you. With Jack...I always know what he wants, what he is thinking. He is honest and open with me..." Rose looked down at the floor.

"And he's human..." The Doctor replied softly.

"But thats not what she wants." Jack piped up, coming over to stand with the other two. "She wants you Doc, you have her heart. No one can touch that. But she has urges...and well you know me, I'm always ready and willing to help a lady out in a time of need." He smirked.

The Doctor shot him a dark glare before looking down at Rose. "I never meant to make you feel rejected or unwanted Rose...its just not easy for me to get close to someone. Or really show whats going on in this timey-wimey head." He reached out a hand and cupped her cheek. "I've wanted you since I met you Rose Tyler, in more ways than I've ever wanted anyone in my 900 years of life."

Rose looked into his eyes as she nuzzled into his hand. "Cant hurt to tell a girl these things more often ya know." She chuckled softly, then looked at him seriously. "I love you Doctor...but I also love Jack. You both appeal to different parts of me. Can you be alright with that?"

Jack placed a hand on the Doctor's shoulder. "I'm just a walking hormone, I mean who wouldn't want me?"

The Doctor glanced at Jack out of the corner of his eyes, letting that remark slide for now. His focus remained on the blond in front of him; the only girl human or not, to shatter the ice around his heart. And when he looked into her soft, mesmerizing eyes, he could the love reflected right back. Jack may appeal to her younger, more animal side, but he would always appeal to the best of her, or so he hoped.

"There is nothing in this world, or any other world that I wouldn't do for you, Rose Tyler. And if that means that we have to keep him on a permenant basis, then its a small price to pay to make you happy." The Doctor finally replied, glancing over at Jack as he made his sharp reply.

"I feel so loved. Ok, I need a shower. You both need to talk, and I need to well...take care of my first mate." Jack winked. "I'll be back later in case we'd like to pick up where we left off." He kissed Rose's cheek, before closing the door behind him.

Rose smiled softly. "Does that mean you love me too Doctor?" She stepped closer and slid her arms around his waist as she rested her head on his chest. She could hear his two hearts beating and it made her smile wider.

The Doctor wrapped his arms around his Rose, and held her tight against him. "Yes Rose...I love you very much." His voice was soft, almost as if he were scared to hear those words out loud.

A few more moments were spent in their embrace, before Rose pulled away and walked over to the bed, grasping the Doctor's hand. She climbed onto the bed, and lightly pulled him onto the bed with her. The Doctor leaned over and kissed her softly, taking the breath right out of her lungs. His slid his hand up and down her side, lightly lifting her shirt. He stroked the soft exposed skin while deepening the kiss.

Rose endulged for a moment then light pushed him back, gasping for air. "Wow...I..." Her mind was a tornado of conflicting thoughts and feelings and she attempted to gather her barrings. "Doctor...I want you, so very much. More than I want Jack, because with you it would be real. It would be with my heart and all."

The Doctor smiled softly and went to reply but was stopped by Rose's finger on his lips.

"I don't want to rush with you. And I don't want you to feel like we have to just because I was...with Jack. That was because I was upset about you and I, and I wanted to feel wanted and..." Rose trailed off, so unsure of her own thoughts and worried about saying something wrong.

"Rose...I want to take it slow, if thats alright. I've had 900 years of rushing things and just getting the point. " The Doctor mumbled against her finger, before brushing it aside. "I just wanted you to know, that I really do want you." He cupped the side of her face and kissed her nose. "Would it be alright if we slept, just slept tonight?"

Rose smiled a deep smile. "I would really like that." She shifted on the bed so that she could get under the sheets and pulled them over them both.

The Doctor yanked off his jacket and tossed it to the floor, before laying down and pulling her into his arms. He placed a soft kiss on her forehead as he closed his eyes. "Goodnight Rose Tyler."

"Goodnight my Doctor."