13 Novella 2

Accepted

You break away and nearly fall off the raised platform before Jenny catches you, both of you grinning stupidly.

"Well that was... um" you say feeling lightheaded.

"Good?" She suggests and you nod.

"Good" you confirm, breathless. She lets you go and takes your hand.

"Come on I'll take you back to your room" she says softly and you jump down to follow, then abruptly stop.

"Missy?" She guesses and you nod. You really didn't want to go near her. Her mind was terrifying.

Ice drops down your spine as you realise she really scares you.

"Sleepover I guess it is then" she giggles and you freeze. "No no not like that!" She says quickly seeing your horrified expression as you eye her warily.
"Just somewhere to sleep, there's a spare sofa in my room I'll take, you can have my bed. Say no if you want" she adds sincerely.

You nod slightly suspiciously, and she leads you off down two corridors until you are suitably lost then into a soft room, all black and white and stylish, with a huge king bed and a leather sofa in the corner.

Plush carpets coat the floors, and delicate nets hang gracefully over the four poster. It is edgy but neat, perfect for her.

"There should be some clothes in the wardrobe that'll fit, grab whatever you want" she say carelessly and you nod nervously.

You open the doors and select a black cotton t-shirt and some leggings that might fit. You head to the bathroom and she nods you in. You change and freshen up, trying to be neat and inconspicuous. All of a sudden you are ridiculously shy.

Changed, you emerge, the clothes a couple of sizes too big. She smiles and pats beside herself. You pause and her face softens.

"(Y/n) I promise nothing is going to happen. It's just a sleepover, but if it will make you feel any better, I can sleep on the couch" she says rising without fuss.

"No no it's not that!" You say quickly. "I just..." you start, but are unable to finish.

"You just?"

"I haven't...er... I don't usually... sleep in, well the bed" you say feeling stupid. "Not since..." no you really can't say that part.

"I understand. I promise I will not hurt you. I won't even touch you. And if it's too much I can walk you back to your room or I can simply move to the couch" she says with sincere eyes.

Feeling as though you are stepping off a cliff, you decide to trust her.

You slide in the sheets and shiver. The Tardis dims the lights and you tense, but Jenny breathes evenly on the other side of the bed. You begin to warm, courtesy of The Tardis, and feel yourself drift into sleep.

* * *

You wake, gasping and warm, cold sweat gathered on your forehead. You realise too late that you are not alone. You must have moved in your sleep for you are curled up at Jenny's side, absorbing her warmth.

You stiffen and her arm squeezes you gently, then releases you, beginning to move away.

To your surprise this hurts more than the fear of touching her. You grip her like a monkey and she chuckles, surrounding you once more.

"Is everything all right?" She asks into the semi-darkness and you nod against her chest, feet pulled up in the foetal position.

"Is this ok?" She asks "I woke up half an hour ago and you were all snuggled into my side. I didn't want to move you, you look so cute when you're sleeping." She adds.

You are glad she can't see your blush in the dark, although you think she can probably feel your heat.

"How come you're awake?" You ask.

"Half Time Lord. I don't sleep nearly as much as you do" she says. There is some silence as you digest this.

"Did you have a nightmare?"she asks and you shake your head in defeat. "Is it Missy?" She asks after a minute.

"I feel like she's too close" you mutter in confirmation. The feeling was so intense, even when she was at a distance.

"What can I do to help?" She asks.

"I don't think there is anything you can do, the only thing that works is music, but I can't very well go and find a piano" you sigh.

"Well, I could always hum out loud?" She suggests quietly.

"That's ok" you say, just being near her was comforting enough. You feel her adjust slightly and then, magically, she begins to hum.

You've never heard the song before, but it's deep and methodical, with a perfect grace. You can feel the vibrations through her chest and it settles you instantly. You feel your eyes droop, and snuggle into her as you feel yourself relax.

Thoughts of Missy fade into insignificance next to this beautiful melody.

You are asleep within minutes.