Title: A Day and Life on the TARDIS

Author: Flydye8/Heintz571

Pairings: Clara/12th Doctor

Rating: T (just to be on the safe side)

Summary: This is a collection of stories about the times in-between Clara's and the Doctor's adventures. The ones we never see; because we all know once you starting living with someone, life always gets more interesting. The stories are primarily fluffiness, domestication, and a loving friendship taking place after "Last Christmas".

Author's Note 1: I am writing these because the ideas keep distracting me from writing on my other 12/Clara stories, so I figured, I might as well get them out of my head and penned down. This is a continuation of the previous chapter "The Dress" I guess this is a story within a story thing. Oh well, I do hope you enjoy.

Author's Note 2: Sorry for the delay in posting I have been vacationing in Mexico. It was a great time and a good reprieve from the bitter cold.

After heading back to the TARDIS, Clara and the Doctor popped ahead two weeks and retrieved her dress. Arriving at the store they were greeted again by Mr. Worth, "Your dress is finished Mrs. Smith and I think you will like it immensely."

Going to the changing area of the store, she tried it on and was pleased with the results it fit her perfectly. Having the assistance wrap it up in an opalescent bag she returned to the Doctor's side.

Smiling down at her he asked, "All ready?"

Nodding holding the dress firmly against her body they exited the store heading back to the TARDIS.

The comfortable silence between them was broken when he asked, "So are you going to show it to me."

"Nope, you are going to have to wait till I get ready for the party."

"Well that doesn't seem fair, especially since I was the one that got it for you." He stated as he placed his key into the door of his ship. Entering he continued, "Besides you need to practice dancing in it so you don't fall flat on your face."

Before heading to her room she smiled, "I think I will be fine Doctor. I had a great teacher. Listen, I am going to get some rest can you let me know when we arrive for my Gran's party."

"Of course, I can."

Moving closer to him she stood on her tippy toes and kissed his cheek, "Thank you for everything."

"You're very welcome Clara." He responded surprised that her light kiss didn't cause him to tense up.

Entering her room she hung the dress up lovingly in the armoire. Changing into her pajamas she laid on the bed to get some rest, only to find herself tossing and turning sleep eluding her. His words, "maybe someday" echoing in her head, she didn't want to read into it too much; however she knew that on some level it meant something.

She admitted to herself a long time ago that she loved him; she knew it was deeper than a love between friends but how deep she wasn't sure. Their first year together was a difficult one, filled with events that could have broken most friendships, but somehow she and the Doctor persevered and their relationship was much stronger because of it.

The death of Danny damned near crushed her if it wasn't for the Doctor she wasn't sure if she would still be alive now. But was she ready to give her heart to the Doctor, a man that will live longer than she. Tossing onto her tummy she tried to clear her thoughts, deciding the best thing for her to do is wait she was finally able to get to sleep.

The Doctor was sitting in his chair having a similar conversation himself, since Clara had started to travel with him permanently his feelings for her have grown. He was not ready to call it love, yet, but he couldn't deny that something was happening between them. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out the necklace he purchased for her it was simple yet elegant, holding it by the silver chain he looked at the sapphire more closely, it had a star burst cut and glowed with an inner fire. When he saw it in the store it immediately reminded him of his Clara, a rare gem found in the stars of time and space.

There was one thing that held him back, her betrayal, granted it was in a dreamlike state but the fact that she was even considering it hurt him. It takes a lot of effort for him to trust someone, he trusted her completely in his former self and in this incarnation but in one moment of pain his trust in her was shattered. If he wanted to have a deeper relationship with her, they needed to discuss it and rebuild that trust.

Placing the necklace back into its case he stood and walked to the console of his ship, typing in the coordinates to the party he put a delay on the execution sequence for eight hours and headed to his room, it had been quite a few days since he has rested, and if he planned on escorting Clara to her Gran's party he needed some sleep.

Clara awoke rested and excited, she couldn't wait to wear her new dress and attend her Gran's party, and if Mr. Worth assumptions were right she would be dancing with the Doctor for most of the evening. Oh how she hope the dressmaker was right. Putting on her robe she exited her room and headed to the kitchen once there she proceeded to make some tea for both her and the Doctor.

Placing everything on a serving tray she entered the main room of the TARDIS to find it empty. Leaving the tea on one of the many desks along the upper portion of the room she went to the computer screen to see if she could find out where the Doctor was located.

Seeing the screen blank she looked up at the column of light before her, "Can you please show me where the Doctor is?"

The screen flickered and beeped, "Thank you." Committing to memory the turns she would have to do, she left to find the Doctor. After a short bit she found herself in front golden door with intricate red writing on it, raising her hand to knock, she jumped back when the door opened; peeking inside the room she found it was mostly dark, except for the sitting area which was illuminated by the fire in the hearth.

"Doctor?" she whispered as she entered the room. Not hearing a response she moved closer to the bed, draped in gray silken sheets, to see a lump under the duvet.

Moving closer to the bed she bent down to shake him awake only to jump back when she heard him yell "Boo!" before he sat up from the mattress

Trying to catch her breath she chastised, "Doctor, I swear you are going to be the death of me. How long have you been awake?"

Laughing softly, he ran his hands through his gray hair, "Since you walked through my door. How did you find me?"

"The TARDIS told me where to find you. I made some tea and when I didn't see you in the control room I asked her where you were."

"Hmm I am going to have a talk with the old girl, can't have you sneaking up on me while I am sleeping."

"I wasn't sneaking; I was going to wake you." She huffed.

"Well that is good to know." He smiled at her as he stood up from the bed. Raising his hands he gently brushed her hair off her shoulder, "I guess you have had enough sleep, you ready for your party."

Mesmerized by his soft touch and smile she didn't respond right away. When her mouth finally caught up with her brain she whispered, "Yeah."

Staring into the other's eyes, neither of them moved lost in the moment within the intimate surroundings of his room. The Doctor leaned closer as he stared at her lips, watching her moisten them in anticipation, stopping himself before he pressed his lips against her willing ones, he took one step back clearing is throat, "Well if you want me to get to you to your Gran's party on time, you need to let me get ready."

"Of course, I'm sorry." She replied clearing her head of the trancelike state she was in. Turning from him, she quickly walked out his door, as it closed she leaned heavily against the cool metal. Whatever was happening between them was powerful if the moment in the room was any indication. He wanted to kiss her; she knew it and she wanted to kiss him in return. Sighing she pushed off the wall to go and re-warm the tea than get ready for the party, butterflies fluttering in her stomach.

Things have just got much more exciting between her and the Doctor, and she was not sure she was ready for what was to come.