When We Travel | Whouffaldi

Rings For The BIG Day

The Doctor's POV

I grabbed Clara's hand eagerly and lead her to the TARDIS, "And where do you think you're going?" Missy asked as we reached the doors.

I smirked, "It's a surprise." I quickly pulled Clara into the TARDIS. I released her hand and headed over to the console, sending us into space.

"Errm... where are we going, Doctor? Surely we can't go in our pyjamas." Clara stated as she started to walk towards me. I gently took Clara's hand and kissed the top of her engagement ring on her finger. I looked her in the eye, hoping she knew what I wanted, "Oh..." She realised, "You want to do this now, don't you?" She smiled as she bit her lip.

"I was going to wait for another week or two but I can't... Everytime I look at you I just want to whisk you away and do the deed as soon as possible." I replied, "But only if YOU want to do it now." I added as I rubbed the back of her hand with my thumb. We had planned this particular event straight after Missy had crashed Clara's TARDIS into mine, once we were alone. (Chapter 48)

"I'm... not sure." She replied honestly.

I pulled her into a hug, she rested her head on my chest, "I really want to, Clara. I've never been this happy before in my life." I started, "I shouldn't have left you when you found out the results but I want to be OFFICIALLY with you to show that I will never leave again." I felt some tears stain my shirt, probably because I reminded her of the results of the scan, "Sorry. I shouldn't have brought that up..." I apologised.

"It's fine." She said as she pulled away slightly so she can look up at me.

"So... do you want to?" I asked with hope.

She nodded as tears started to fill her eyes, "God yeah." She reached up and pecked me on the lips, "Human way or Gallifreyan way first?"

"Human way if you want." I told her.

She nodded, "Sounds perfect." She then bit her lip once again and carefully took off her engagement ring, "I don't want to lose this, Doctor..." I nodded and gently took it, I also took mine off and opened a panel on the console. I placed them inside and the panel automatically locked itself.

"Don't worry. Sexy will keep them safe." I assured her. She nodded.

"Should I go and get ready, then?" She whispered.

My hearts pounded faster and I'm sure her heart would too if she had a pulse, "Y-Yeah. I'll send Vastra or Jenny to you in a bit." I said, suddenly nervous. She kissed me on the cheek before heading off to find her room within the TARDIS corridors. I tried to control my breathing as I put some coordinates in. Clara wanted to know where we would be going for this special event, but I told her that it would be a surprise. I picked the best spot that I could find in the entire universe and I knew that Clara was going to love it.

I made my way down the stairs to the underneath of the console and pulled out my clothes. Perfect for the occasion.

I hastily put the suit on. I went back up to the console and pressed a button causing spray to come out of the console. Apparently, most humans found it attractive if you 'smell nice' so I made an effort. For Clara.

There was then a knock at the door, I walked towards it and opened it, "Doctor! The preparations are complete." Vastra said.

"Thank you, Vastra." I nodded. Vastra, Jenny and Strax then entered the TARDIS. We left both doors open allowing the bright sunlight to pour in.

"If you don't mind. I think I will go and prepare Miss Clara." Jenny said.

"The Tardis will lead you there. Just follow the lights on the floor." I told her. Lights then started to illuminate one of the corridors and Jenny went down it.