Chapter 16:

Rose's body shifted again, very lightly though, whilst she slept. The Doctor had been counting the number of times and different positions she rested in. Then he took an average of how long she was still. He grinned, analysing Rose Tyler, was a good way of summing up the past few hours.

Her breathing pattern changed slightly as it became more irregular. She also began to stretch her muscles like a cat awakening from sleep. Just as she slowly began to awaken from her sleep.

They were laying in her bed, when they rushed in the TARDIS last night her room was the closest room with a bed and sheets. Now they both lay in each other's arms. The Doctor was now laying on his right side with his head propped up by his bent right arm. His left arm was securely wrapped around Rose's hips, making sure that at the end of every one of her shifts she was drawn back into his body. For her comfort of course, he told himself.

Rose was currently facing him with her arms bent and squashed between her chest and the Doctor's. Her head was slanted, slightly tilted downwards on the pillow to reveal plenty of her neck's smooth skin. Her mouth was parted and her eyes were beginning to slowly drift open and shut until she had awoken completely.

She looked up to find the Doctor looking down at her. Rose gazed back up with tired eyes and mumbled, "Hello" She slowly then lifted herself using her abs and back muscles to reach forward as the Doctor lowered his head and their lips gently met. They remained like that for a moment before Rose grew tired and rested her head back against the pillow with a content sigh and smile. The Doctor too was smiling, not grinning, which Rose found quite odd, almost seductive…

"Hello" The Doctor lately replied. "Good rest last night then?"

"Oh, I dunno, can't remember really…" She grinned he chuckled and lowered his head on to his pillow as he used his now free right arm to pull Rose's body on top of his. She manoeuvred herself till she was comfortable as he kept his left arm securely around her hips and his other to gently stroke her lower back and ass.

"I can't believe last night happened…I don't know 'bout you but…well I loved every minute of it…and I…I…" She paused lowered her head slowly till her eye was flat against her toned bare chest and listened to the double beating of his hearts.

"Rose?" He questioned her incapability to finish what she was thinking…his brain refusing to assume he knew what she was trying to say.

She sighed and lifted her head again, placing her right hand over his left heart as she took in a deep breathe. Her eyes brimmed and the Doctor frowned, now beginning to worry as he slowly lifted himself and Rose by leaning against the head board of the bed and then on to a sitting position with Rose gathered in his arms before him.

"Rose?" She didn't reply just hung her head low and gentle let out one chuckle. "Rose please what is it? What's wrong?" Worry seeping through his voice.

Her suddenly lifted her head and stared into his worried eyes framed by his frowning eye brows and clenched jaw line.

"I love you." She cracked, and let out a few sobs as she lowered her head into her hands. The arms around her now pulled her in and her entire body was surrounded by comforting warmth.

"You silly ape…" He whispered into her hair. She tensed for a moment. Was he joking or was this the part where he lets her down gently saying he regrets everything that happened last night trying his best not to embarrass her.

He pulled her back a little to look at her tear stain face. He smiled and then cupped her cheek. Rose's nose was blocked now and gently opened her mouth to help her breath.

"I love you Rose Tyler."

She stiffened and her eyes went wide. Her mouth was partially open and he was grinning like a 4 year old with glistening eyes.

"What?" She whispered…

"Oh didn't you hear me?" He replied in a soft sarcastic voice.

She took him seriously and replied, "No, I mean yes…I mean –"

But was interrupted as the Doctor slowly pulled her in for a kiss. Time went on as their passion aroused once more and the couple returned to what they were doing only a few hours ago, both now free minded as a heavy weight was lifted off both their shoulders.

Sorry guys but this had to remain a short chapter! I hope you'll understand in upcoming chapters!
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