13 Novella 4

Bet

When you wake you almost aren't sure why you're so happy, but then you remember.

With a smile you open your eyes, only to find two sets of eyes directly above you. You shriek and roll away in alarm while they fall back on the bed, creasing with laughter.

You try to catch your breath then cross your arms, sulking.

"How long have you two been waiting like that" you breathe and Jenny laughs.

"Honestly, probably longer than we should have. We couldn't resist" She winks and you smile.

"Well so long as you're getting along and not killing
each other" You smile and Missy smirks.

"Oh I haven't ruled it out completely yet" she says and you punch her lightly on the shoulder.

"Right come on you, get ready" she replies, scooping you of the bed and pushing you gently in the direction of the bathroom.

You roll your eyes and get ready, feeling wonderfully light and carefree. You hadn't realised what you had wanted because you simply hadn't thought it would be possible.

You only hoped they were as happy as you were.

You wouldn't be able to tell with Jenny, but perhaps with Missy...? No, she had a right to privacy, and you needed to stop thinking that way. You weren't going to be the one who ruined this. Missy had been joking when she threatened Jenny just then, but deep down you knew that the second this came apart at the seams, she might just turn dark.

They tolerated each other for your benefit only, and you couldn't push them too far. You would have to be careful and tactful, giving each appropriate attention.

Actually this was going to be quite difficult, but worth the effort you felt.

You dress in dungarees and a long coat, mind turning over all the possibilities before coming out the bathroom to find them leaning against a wall.

They must've been talking about you, for they turn suddenly quiet when you enter.

You smile and they offer a hand each at the same time, which you take gladly, Missy on your left and Jenny on your right. It feels good and natural.

An image comes to mind from Missy, and it's you all exactly as you are now. So maybe she was happy.

You all walk into the console room where The Doctor and Yaz stand, scrutinising you carefully.

They look distinctly on edge.

"What?" You say defensively, and Yaz shrugs.

"So you're with Jenny now?" She demands and you are surprised by her boldness.

"Well yes" you say with an uncalled for blush. Yaz's face stretches into a smile and she sticks her tongue out at her own girlfriend.

"But also Missy" you add and The Doctor punches the air, making you jump.

"I called it, you owe me a tenner!" She cries at a frowning Yaz.

"No she said Jenny too, and Jenny first, so I think I win." She responds with a frown.

You break away from your girlfriends- it feels really good to call them that in your head -and cross your arms impatiently.

"You were betting on us?" You say in disbelief and The Doctor shrugs this time.

"Just thought we'd keep things interesting." She says and your mouth drops.

"Unbelievable" you mutter and Jenny hooks your hair behind your ear.

"Ignore them my love, they're a pair of children" she says and you giggle.

Looking up, you see a brief exchange of glances between Missy and The Doctor. The former looks stubborn, the latter worried.

"It's none of your business" hisses Missy and you slip your hand into hers comfortingly, squeezing gently.

She looks down and smiles.

You turn to The Doctor.

"We're just seeing if it works. Please, we'll be careful" you say and she sighs, then nods.

"Ok, but the second it doesn't feel right... you need to work it out" she warns and you nod.

"(Y/n) I'm talking to you."

You start, surprised.

"I don't know how emotion will mess with your abilities. You need to be in control." She says almost harshly. You nod and Missy steps protectively in front of you.

"She'll be fine" she says firmly and they hold their gazes for a moment before dropping them.

"You've been warned, now onto the other stuff. I don't know what you're up to, but I know Jenny is Ace so she is exempt. I hope you are using protection and safewords for if things get too far-"

"Doctor!" You exclaim, blushing and interrupting her.

"I'm serious! You need to be safe when-"

"For the love of god would you give it a rest" sighs Missy, unbothered but sensing your discomfort.
"It's not like that."

The Doctor gives you a disbelieving look and you scowl. Then get an idea.

Taking a memory from one of Yaz's thoughts she had had a while ago, you throw an image of her embracing The Doctor passionately. The Doctor gasps and blushes furiously, stumbling slightly as she is hit powerfully.

You almost fold laughing as the Time Lady shakes her head in embarrassment.

"Not very nice is it? Having people picture you doing things?" You say innocently and she scowls.

"You had that one coming you blonde clown" comments Missy, Scottish accent thick, while Yaz runs to comfort the woman.

"Yeah alright" she mumbles, very hot and bothered.

"Where do you even think of that?" She asks grumpily and you wink.

"Yaz of course" you say and now the human gasps in embarrassment. Jenny sniggers gently but you are snorting unattractively now.

"And I so thought you'd learnt your lesson" says Yaz, hands on her hips. "Guess I'll have to teach it again" she says, approaching you.

You shriek and duck behind the console, weaving between all three women to escape her but she catches you and places her hand on yours, giving you image after image of intimate encounters with Missy.

"Yaz!" You exclaim, wincing and stumbling with your eyes closed until the real life Missy catches you.

Unfortunately your mind is still very active, and in your attempt to relieve yourself of those images you give them to her. She openly laughs and then turns to Yaz.

"Well you can be creative when you want can't you my dear" she says saucily as you and Yaz both die of embarrassment.

"And this is where I'm glad to be exempt" says Jenny, pulling The Doctor steady.

"Right, Missy have you got (Y/n)? Tell her to stop casing havoc, Yaz you too, and mum come on stop sulking, you did technically start it." She giggles as The Doctor's face finally clears.

"Right, are we actually going somewhere?" She asks adjusting her clothes, and you nod eagerly within the safe confines of Missy's grasp, definitely ready for another adventure.