David walked into the hospital avoiding everybody's stares as best he could. He knew running out like that was foolish but after Casey died he just couldn't face anyone, it was just too hard after all he was human. At least Rose recognized that. He still couldn't believe that she was there for him even giving back his bracelet. It meant everything to him.
He walked through the hall hearing everyone's 'Are you alright' and 'How are you'. After assuring everybody he was fine he stopped at a vending machine. David noticed Matt and Clara walking by holding hands and smiling.
"Well, at least something good happened." He sighed popping in a couple of coins into the soda machine when he heard Mickey's worried voice. "Man, there you are!" "Nice to see you, too, Mickey." David grunted. "Sorry," He scoffed. "But everyone was worried about you, boss."
He nodded as he opened his soda can. "I know. I'm sorry." David took a sip briefly gazing down at his bracelet. "Well, what happened?" Mickey asked. "I just needed to be by myself," He replied honestly. "But I'm fine, now." David assured him and started walking to the reception desk grabbing the clipboard.
"So where were you? Martha tried calling but no one answered." Mickey replied. He took another sip. "Amy was at a friend's house. I was at Rose's." He replied reading through the papers. Mickey's eyes widen. "Wait, you were at Roses'?"
David nodded and began walking down the hall.
"Rose Tyler?" Mickey repeated stopping him.
"Yes, Rose Tyler." He remarked and continued.
"The same Rose Tyler that broke your heart, right?" Mickey commented as he followed. He shrugged. "Yeah, well, maybe I'm willing to trust her, again." Mickey scoffed. "You can't be serious?"
David stopped, leaning against the wall folding his arms slightly annoyed. "And why not?" "After what she did? You really want to get hurt again?" He replied. David pressed his lips before speaking. "Mickey, I'm not a child and Rose was there when I needed her just like she said she would and I realized my feelings for her haven't really gone away."
Mickey nodded. "Fine but are you willing to risk another broken heart?" David shrugged. "I don't think she will but in terms of another shot at our relationship that's up to her," He smiled slightly. "But I think I'm willing to try."
David smiled at that and slowly walked away.
When he got to his office he glanced up from his clipboard to see Jordan sitting on his desk, his legs swinging over barely touching the floor. "Hi." He said.
"Jordan," David scoffed crouching in front of him. "What are you doing out of bed?" He shrugged. "I was afraid you weren't coming."
David sat beside him on the desk. "Of course I was coming by, what made you think I wasn't?" Jordan stared at his hands. "Because you didn't come last night like you normally do." He said softly.
David's heart sank, how stupid could he be? He didn't tuck in his patients into bed like he always did, it was a bedtime tradition at the hospital. David had really messed up. He shook his head regretfully. "I'm sorry, I really am."
He glanced up at him with sad eyes. "I heard you ran out." David nodded ashamed. "I did."
"Because of Casey?" Jordan guessed. He nodded quietly. Jordan studied him. "You liked her, huh?" He smiled sadly. "Yes, she was a very nice little girl." Jordan nodded remembering his friend. "Yeah, I liked her, too," He tilted his head. "But it wasn't your fault, you know?"
"I know," He replied. "But I was upset and I dealt with it wrong," David sighed. "One of hardest parts about being a Doctor, I guess." "That doesn't mean you're not going to be a Doctor anymore, does it?" Jordan asked worried. He smirked slightly. "No, I'll always be a Doctor."
Jordan nodded relieved. "Good cause I'm just starting to like ya'," He sighed shaking his head. "Don't want to have to break in a new Doctor." David let out a chuckle. "Don't worry you won't have to." Jordan smiled and hugged him. David just smiled embracing the little boy back. He needed a reminder of why he does this.
After the hug Jordan glanced at him. "So am I in trouble?" He asked carefully.
He shook his head. "No but I'm beginning to wonder why I have a door at all," David joked. "Especially if I keep getting visitors all the time." He tapped his nose making him giggle.
"Anything else I can do for you?" He asked. Jordan's eyes danced. "Well, rumor has it you give out clown noses to the other kids and I was wondering..." David nodded gently interrupting him. "Say no more," He turned pulling out a wood case from his desk drawer and opening it. "Here pick one." He smiled. Jordan grinned, picking out a red clown nose.
David smiled with approval. "Oh, the classic, nice choice." He gently placed it on him. Thanks," He smiled. "Where's yours?" Jordan frowned. David smirked reaching into his pocket placing his on making him giggle. David gently ruffled Jordan's hair. "Come on, let's get ya' back to your room, yeah?"
He nodded and took his hand and David took him back to his room.
Later that evening after work David was exhausted as he walked down to his apartment when Rose's door opened. "David?" She called out. He turned back stopping in front of her door. "Yeah?" He said noticing she looked really pretty standing barefoot in her grey pajama pants and pink tank top with her hair in a messy ponytail.
She smiled slightly tapping the T.V remote against her thigh. "How are you?" He shrugged. "Tired but I'm okay. What can I do for you?" Rose sighed. "I just wanted to give back my volunteer badge, I figured with the dance over you didn't needed my services anymore." She said handing to him.
"Oh," He nodded taking it even though he didn't want to. "Well, thanks for everything." David said with a hint of disappointment. She nodded politely and turned to leave. It was now or never, he realized. "Rose?" He called out.
She looked at him. "Yeah?" David rubbed the back of his head, a nervous habit. "Um, we have long term volunteers if you're interested." Rose leaned against the door frame. "Oh?" He nodded. "I mean in case you ever wanted to help out again…on a regular basis that is."
Rose looked down shyly before looking back at him. "Do you want me to keep coming back?" David just nodded. "Why?" She asked softly.
He shrugged feeling shy. "Because I like having you there…a lot." He admitted. Rose looked at him and smiled. "Really?" A smile formed on his face. "Yeah."
Rose nodded. "Okay, I'd like that, too." He grinned. "Good and maybe one day we could have a lunch?" David offered.
She looked at him surprised. She couldn't believe her ears. Did he just ask her to lunch? "Sure, that sounds nice." Rose grinned. He smiled and nodded. "I'll see ya'." He said leaving. Rose said bye and closed the door feeling her heart soar. It was the happiest she had felt in a long time.