AN: Heyoooo! So, here's chapter four. I've been trying to use multiple prompts for each one, cos all of you gave great prompts and I'm trying to fill them ASAP. Thanks for sticking with me for 30+ chapters; you're all absolutely amazing! Thank you to all the readers, reviewers, prompters, followers, and/or favoriters. Special thanks to rojajess, Truebluetardis, MakorraLove97, Rose's Companion, The Eclectic Bookworm, Emmyj, and ranesbitt13 this time around for the reviews.
DISCLAIMER: I dOn'T oWn DoCtOr WhO, oR fRoZeN.
*SPOILER ALERT*THIS CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR FROZEN. IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, THIS PRETTY MUCH SPOILS WHOLE ENDING.
"Of Ugly Cupcakes and Female Reproduction"
Prompt from DragonsAddicted: Second Date! How will the Doctor make it up to Rose?
Prompts from Truebluetardis: Something to do with cupcakes; Watching Frozen
THE Doctor anxiously adjusted his bow tie for the 37TH time since this whole ordeal began. He knew that by wearing his tuxedo (or 'The Tux of Doom' as Rose liked to call it) he was gambling with some serious potential consequences, most of which were in the "end-up-running-for-our-lives" variety, but this was special. And besides, what could they possibly need to run from in the TARDIS? It was just the two of them, no monsters, no mayhem, nothing. Everything was going to be perfect for this. It had to be. After their horrible experience on Raiprunda a few months before, the Doctor swore to himself that he'd make it up to Rose.
He had planned every last detail, making reservations at the most posh restaurant in the solar system, getting tickets to the world premiere of "Les Miserables", and even having the TARDIS lay out a glamorous new dress for her. He gathered his courage and knocked on her door. When there was no response, he raised his hand to knock again, but was met with the very grumpy face of Rose Tyler. His face split into a giant smile, and he opened his mouth to formally inviter her on their date, when- "You're not made of chocolate."
He blinked once, and then again, before dumbly replying, "What?"
She rolled her eyes in annoyance before trudging back to her bed and waving for him to follow her. She lay back down and pulled her blankets almost to the top of her head and mumbled. "Why should I talk to you if you're not made of chocolate?"
The Doctor awkwardly stood to the side and scrunched up his face in confusion. "Ya, sorry, still not getting it."
She huffed in frustration at that and leveled him with a glare that would have stunned a Dalek. "Doctor, are you familiar with the human female reproductive system?"
The Doctor blushed and gaped at that, only barely able to stutter out, "Well- I- what- you- erm- y-yes."
"So you know what happens to us once a month?"
The Doctor's face once again adopted a look of deep confusion and concentration before realization struck him. Rose could pinpoint the exact moment when he understood, because he mouthed, "Oh," and blushed an even deeper red. "Ah. That. I-I'm sorry, Rose."
She giggled a bit at his awkwardness. I swear he's a teenager. Like a 900-year-old teenager. Minus the acne. "It's okay, Doctor. I'm just kind of hurting. And grumpy." At that moment her stomach decided to sing the Chewbacca-like song of its people. "And hungry." It took her unusually drowsy mind a while to notice what he was wearing, but now she felt extremely guilty knowing that whatever tux-worth plans he had now had to be put on hold because of her. "Why are you wearing your Tux of Doom? Oh, did you make plans for today? I'm so sorry, Doctor. Here, let me try to-"
"Nonono! Don't worry about it, Rose. It's nothing that can't wait. Time machine, remember? Now, if you wait about, ooh, 30 to 40 minutes I'll have a wonderful breakfast ready, okay? Take a nap." He walked over and tucked her in securely again, placing a kiss on her nose before smiling and wishing her sweet dreams.
As soon as he was out of her room, he ran to his own, quickly putting on his favorite pajamas (yes, the Stitch kigurumi) and ran out to the kitchen in record time. He quickly gathered everything he'd need, and set about making the best chocolate, chocolate-chip muffins in the universe. Rose always referred to them as "ugly cupcakes", which always made both of them smile. While those were baking he also made bacon, and he went ahead and got out Rose's favorite cereal (Lucky Charms, what else?) and milk in case she wanted any. He had his "Kiss the Cook" apron on as well, and he knew that he must look ridiculous. He didn't care in the slightest, though, because he was doing this for Rose.
Once everything but the muffins were ready, the Doctor quickly jogged to the media room and picked out a selection of movies that he thought Rose would like. It was mostly romantic comedies and Disney films, but there were one or two action movies in case she was in an angry kind of mood and wanted to watch people get beat up. He had his fingers crossed for Disney, though.
Just as he laid them all out he heard the oven announce that the muffins were ready, and so he jogged back to the kitchen to fish them out. They were baked to perfection (naturally), and he proudly admired the set-up before arranging everything on two trays and carrying them to Rose's room. He knocked gently and walked in, noting that she had only just woken up. He grinned at her sleepy expression and bed-head, and he set down her tray in her lap before joining her on the bed and tucking into his own meal. They chatted about this and that as they ate, and Rose complemented him on the "ugly cupcakes" he'd baked, and once they were done the Doctor whisked away their dishes and instructed Rose to put on her favorite PJs and meet him in the media room. He double-checked the movies as he waited, having cleaned their dishes in record time.
"What's all this about, Doctor?" Rose asked as she walked into the movie room. She was wearing her banana-printed flannel pajamas (of course) and she'd tried to at least put forth a bit of effort regarding her appearance (she brushed her hair). He couldn't hide his grin as he motioned her towards the couch, and he pulled her into his arms as he gestured for her to pick a movie.
"You aren't feeling well, and since I am a Doctor-" He was briefly interrupted by a snort of amusement from Rose. "I have the power to prescribe a day of chocolate-eating and movie-watching, and of course excellent company." He beamed at her and kissed the top of her head before once again drawing her attention to the pile of about a dozen movies. "Pick your poison, Rose Tyler."
She looked over the movies, immediately ruling out the action and romantic comedies, much to the Doctor's delight. She picked up one that she wasn't familiar with, something called "Frozen." "What's this one, Doctor?"
"Oh, that one's brilliant! It's from about seven years in your future, and it's one of the greatest Disney films of its time. I've never seen it, but I did listen to the soundtrack, and judging by the music it's fantastic." He was bouncing up and down in his seat, his eyes silently begging her to choose this Disney film. He'd wanted to see it for quite some time, but he'd been waiting to watch it with someone special. And who in all the worlds was more special than Rose? No one, he thought. No one is, was, or ever will be.
"Look at you," she said with a smile. "You look like a kid waiting to open his presents. Sure, Doctor. We can watch 'Frozen'." He immediately rewarded her with a kiss before bounding to the DVD player and getting them started. He produced a bowl of fresh, hot popcorn that was popped to perfection, and he tucked her into his side before pulling a blanket over them and starting the film.
Beautiful chant-like music poured from the speakers, and computer animated snow began falling on the screen. "Here we go," he whispered to her, his bright smile never leaving his face. And though she hid her face by his side, she had a smile to mirror it.
*~*~1 HOUR, 15 MINUTES, AND 43 SECONDS LATER~*~*
"OH, Anna, if only there was someone out there who loved you."
"WHAT?!" Rose screeched, popcorn kernels flying from her mouth as she protested. "What what what what what?!"
The Doctor only looked at the screen in shocked horror, though he was able to softly breathe out, "No…"
"Doctor, could ya pause the movie real quick?" Rose asked in a frighteningly calm voice as Hans began revealing his evil intent to Anna on the screen.
He did so, and merely continued to sit in silence, wondering how on Earth he hadn't seen that coming. "No…" he whispered again, tears beginning to prick his eyes.
"How could he do that?" Rose ranted. "Seriously, how? And I don't even care that this is some made-up show; that was wrong! How could one human being do that to another human being? What is wrong with him?!" She turned to him with angry tears running down her cheeks, and he was able to momentarily snap out of his stupor to wipe the tears away. "Doctoooor," she whined with a pout.
"Yes, oh Grumpy One?"
She leveled him with a glare before continuing, "He's mean. We have to do something. What can we do? Is this based off a real story? Can we go back in time so I can kick his scrawny, lying rear?"
He only laughed in response before asking if she'd like to continue their movie. She agreed, albeit a bit begrudgingly. As the movie continued, they both let their emotions have free reign as they cried, cheered, cried some more, and were finally content as the final credits rolled. Rose had actually jumped up and yelled, "WOO HOO! YOU GO, ANNA!" when the princess punched Hans in the face. The Doctor only teased her about that a lot.
But now everything was much calmer, and the Doctor and Rose were cuddled together as they continued to sniffle periodically, letting the sound of Demi Lovato's "Let It Go" reprise lull them into a state of lethargy. "This was a great choice, Doctor," Rose admitted after she'd stopped stewing about Hans' betrayal.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," he replied, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "So…"
"Yeah?"
"Want to watch it again?" he asked with a manic grin.
"Allons-y, Doctor."
AN: Hello! Random question of the update: What is your favorite episode of DW for each season? For me it's: The Parting of the Ways, Fear Her, Human Nature/Family of Blood, The Doctor's Daughter, Amy's Choice, The Girl Who Waited, and The Day of the Doctor.
Also, yes I saw at exactly which second in Frozen he said "If only there were someone out there who loved you." Totally worth it.
