The Doctor had taken the news quite well. Better than she expected. I guess it was because she had lived this long. And the TARDIS would never hurt her Rose. Just as she would never hurt her Doctor.
But he still didn't know how she felt. She could stay with him forever. She should at least tell him. Right?
"Rose, can I talk to you?"
That's a stupid question. Of course you can.
"Of course, Doctor." she replied with a roll of her eyes.
"Don't get sassy with me, Rose Tyler."
"I can and I will."
"Oh, I know."
"You should know, you've dealt with it long enough."
He rolled his eyes and smirked. "How do I put up with you?"
"You love me. That's how."
And then the Doctor's face grew pale and he became nervous.
He was never nervous.
"Rose…that's what I want to talk to you about."
Oh no.
"Go ahead." she smiled what she hoped was an encouraging smile.
She must have failed because the Doctor suddenly grabbed her into a bone crushing hug.
"I'm not leaving you, Rose. Trust me."
Please don't leave me.
"Then what's wrong?"
"Nothing! I just need to tell you something before I lose my courage."
"Then spit it out. I want to hear whatever has my cheeky and brilliant Doctor so nervous."
"Rose Tyler, I…I don't know how to say this. But, you need to know that I….I love you."
She didn't even try to hide the grin that spread across her face.
"I love you too, my Doctor."
Mine.
"Rose. My Rose. My Bad Wolf."
And he kissed her with enough passion and love to set the world on fire.