Forever Loved (Tenrose Fanfiction)

6: You and I'll Be Safe and Sound

Rose's POV

Since the kiss on Mondas, I've felt more alive than I've ever felt. Ever, in my life. Except I would never like to admit it, even to the Doctor.

He loves me?

It's not true. It's not. I won't let myself believe it. He can't love me. Someone like him, someone as beautiful, as inspiring as him, to love me.

The lyrics of an old song drift into my head:

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter,
You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

Right now, these words have never, ever been truer.

'Doctor...will we be together forever?' I ask him tentatively.

The Doctor looks at me, and I can see a million and one feelings right there in his eyes. Those eyes are usually beautiful, shining like an excited child. But now they are dark, clouded, filled with worry. And all of a sudden they become glassy and I watch with horror as one spills down his cheek.

He looks at his feet and walks around the TARDIS. 'Not forever,' he chokes out, and when he looks up, I can see that more tears are falling.

I can't help but walk up and gently sweep my thumb under his red-rimmed eyes, wiping the sad tears away. 'It's all right,' I whisper. 'I understand.'

And I do, because I know what he's been through. He's had so many companions all through the 10 incarnations of himself, and none of them, not one, are alive now. Except Sarah Jane, the only exception. He's just got me. The lonely, weary traveller. All alone.

Except he has me.

I'm not planning to walk out. In fact, I don't think I ever will. If I ever have to leave him, it will never, ever be my own choice.

I love him too much for that.

But I know he has doubts, and I can see why. I understand him.

Sometimes, though, I think he needs to allow himself to love. He shuts himself away from humanity, hides his feelings. And I don't think that can be good for anyone. Not humans, and not Time Lords.

I don't think we are actually quite as different as he thinks.

Tears still spill from his eyes, like water overflowing a glass. He can't seem to stop it. I sit down on the chair and he sits with me. And for a while we just stay there: him in my arms, letting his tears fall. Me whispering sweet nothings into his ears, stroking his face, making him feel happy again.

Nobody is ever going to hurt my Doctor. And if they do, they've got me to answer to.

'Shhh...' I whisper, stroking his hair. I've never seen him like this--it makes me sad, but it also reminds me just how much I love him.

The Doctor coughs and reaches for my hand. 'R-Rose,' he says. 'Will you sing for me?'

I have to do it, and although I'm the worst singer in existence, I nod my head and sing the words to a song I know very well.

I remember tears streaming down your face when I said 'I'll never let you go',
When all those shadows almost killed your light.
I remember you said 'Don't leave me here alone',
But all that's dead and gone and past tonight.

Just close your eyes,
The sun is going down
You'll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I'll be safe and sound...

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A/N well this was a deep chapter :3 so I hope you liked it because I liked writing it- I guess it's kinda cute? Idek xD anyway please tell me what you thought of this and what you want next because I literally have no idea of what I want to do with this x3 any ideas? Oh and btw if anyone was wondering, the songs mentioned in this chapter are Mine by Taylor Swift and Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift <4 ily thanks for reading! xx