When We Fall: First Meeting
Sixteen year old Rose Tyler sat alone in the Glasgow diner bored and playing with her camera strap. Her family was on a business trip in Scotland for the summer despite the trip being amazing Rose still felt out of place, she always did on these things. She was homesick for London and missing her friends but what was shocking she was even missing school!
After finishing and paying for her soda Rose saw no reason to hang around and decided to go back to the hotel suite when a distinct Scottish voice caught her attention and then she saw him. He was the most beautiful guy she'd ever seen.
He was just standing there at the counter in his black jeans, dark blue t-shirt and the leather jacket that dwarfed his lean and tall body. He had messy brown hair and glasses and the sweetest smile. He looked to be her age which was definitely a plus.
But in a flash he was gone; for a minute she wondered if he was real or a dream, maybe both? She thought. Rose just shrugged it off and left.
Then later in the week Rose was walking through a news and magazine shop. She was looking for a comic for her brother Tony when she heard his voice again.
She turned and her heart jumped. It was the gorgeous diner boy over by the video game magazines display except this time he was with a friend; a dark skinned young man about his age. They were laughing and talking as they skimmed through the racks.
She was too shy to approach him so she crept behind the next aisle trying to see him better while also appearing nonchalant which wasn't easy considering somehow she had ended up in the adult section.
"Oh, great." Rose muttered. But it didn't matter any amount of awkwardness was worth it just to see him again.
"How's your sister liking summer camp?" Mickey asked. David picked up a game magazine and shrugged. "Well, other than this boy Rory driving her crazy she seems happy."
He tapped David's arm. "Hey, did you talk to your folks, yet?"
David nodded. "I did and they said that if you're really sure about working in a hospital then you're more than welcome to train with me."
Mickey grinned. "Really?"
"If you're up to it." He smiled.
Mickey scoffed. "Why wouldn't I be up for it?"
David shrugged checking out the candy display. "Probably because you faint at blood tests." He teased.
"No, no I don't. I'm just meditating that's all." He insisted folding his arms. David smirked and continued down the aisle.
"Well, I am!" He playfully whined following him to the comics.
They went pass and Rose ducked so they wouldn't see her but kept watching and following closely.
David then snapped his fingers. "Before I forget I got a postcard from Sarah Jane." He said reaching into his pocket.
"Sarah Jane? Who's Sarah Jane?" Rose frowned. Before she could find out Rose tripped knocking over a newspaper rack causing a loud clatter and catching the unwanted attention of the customers and the grumpy elderly shop owner.
The man stomped from behind the counter. "Miss, what do you think you're doing?" He asked peering over her scowling.
Rose blushed. "Um, s-sorry, sir." She said standing attempting to lift the metal rack without much success.
The man sighed. "Just go, please?"
She nodded and hurried out extremely embarrassed but disappointed she didn't get to talk to him.
Two weeks had passed since she had seen her crush. She was losing hope of ever finding him again until she saw him at the park sitting on the grass studying a medical text book while sipping a soda.
Rose knew this was it she had to talk to him. Remembering she had her camera with her an idea came to her on how to get him to notice her.
The clicking sound of Rose's camera caught David's attention. He glanced up from his book curious and looked at her.
"Oh, hello!" He smiled. "Hi!" Rose replied giving a shy wave.
"Um, did you just take my picture?" He asked.
She shrugged acting very coy. "Yeah, is there a reason why I shouldn't?"
He smirked. "Depends, why did you?" "Why not?" She answered biting her lower lip.
David chuckled. "Okay, fair enough but can I at least know the name of my paparazzi?"
She blushed. "Rose Tyler."
"Rose Tyler?" He smiled thoughtfully repeating her name in his mind. "I'm David Pond." He replied extending his hand.
"Nice to meet you." She replied shaking his hand. Noticing her Northern London accent David tilted his head at her curious. "You're certainly a long way from home."
She nodded. "Yeah, I'm originally from London. My family's here on a business trip for the summer."
Rose glanced at the book he was reading. "Are you in medical school?"
He shook his head. "No, I'm still in high school but I'm taking courses at a University; my God Mother Sarah Jane is helping me. I want to be a Doctor."
Rose grinned at that. "Clever and cute." She blurted.
He almost choked on his soda. "Sorry?" David smirked.
Rose blushed. "Uh, sorry, I-I meant"
"It's okay." He gently interrupted. "I think you're cute too." He admitted.
She was turning crimson and tugged her hoop earring bashfully. "Would you like to go out Saturday afternoon?"
David smiled. "Okay, I'd like that. How about a picnic and a swim? I know a beautiful area by the lake. I'll supply the snacks."
Rose nodded and they exchanged numbers and addresses. She smiled. "I can't wait."
He grinned. "Me too but aren't you going to give me back the picture you just took?" David asked.
Rose shook her head. "Nope!"
He arched his eyebrow and smirked. "Oh and what were you going to do with it?"
She shrugged. "What any other paparazzi would do. I'm going to keep it." A playful grin spread across her face as she gave a small wave.
Walking back to the hotel Rose suddenly didn't mind being far from home.
Author's Notes: Hi, this the first flashback just a little bit of fluff since the first two chapters were sad.
I also thought it was a good way to show the contrast between when they first met and their bittersweet reunion. I'm not sure yet how I'll place the flashbacks but I'll try to let you know when one will appear. :)
Hope you like the chapter! Thanks for reading!