River Song: Hello Sweetie

End of the Universe Darling, and All I See is You

It's night, his companions, the Ponds, are asleep, and he's ready for an adventure. Earlier that day, River had sent him a psychic message to join her, and it had taken all of his willpower not to come immediately. While he knows she would love to see her parents and vice versa, tonight he wanted her all to himself. He's sure she won't mind. She comes into the Tardis the moment it materializes. She slams the door and leans against it. She's obviously been running, but looks barely winded. He turns to her and stops, then stares. She's dressed to impress, and he's definitely impressed. Sleek dress with a dangerously high slit on the side, and killer high heels. Oh, those high heels. He thinks they might just be the death of him. She glides right to his side and leans against him. He's too distracted to see what coordinates she's typed in. She turns to him and gives him a positively sinful smile. "Hello Sweetie." She purrs. "Ready for an adventure?"

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It's the afternoon, and Amy has decided she wants a family picnic. The Doctor can't argue and Rory's her husband, so a family picnic it is. The Doctor sets the coordinates to Stormcage, Amy and Rory roll their eyes at his antics. He's practically jumping up and down in anticipation of seeing River. The Tardis lands and the Doctor races out, then races back in to tell them to wait there. Amy shrugs in acceptance, but then goes to the screen as soon as he's out the door. Rory comes behind her and together they watch the Doctor greet his wife, their daughter. It still stings to see their daughter all grown up and know that they missed actually being her parents while she was growing up, but they are so pleased to see her that the pain fades away. They can't hear a word outside, but watching is just as entertaining. The Doctor's arms flail about as he talks, and River just smiles and listens intently, all the while skimming through the pages in her blue book. After a moment or so, the Doctor sonics open her cell and she strides out, looking every bit a queen, even in prison garb. She pulls on his braces and leans up to kiss him. "Ew." Rory says, and covers his eyes. Amy smacks his arm. "Oi, they're married, stupid face! Get used to it!" "I'm her father! I'm never going to get used to it!" Rory says as he rubs his arm. Amy rolls her eyes and looks back at the screen. The door has already opened though, and the married couple strolls in, arm in arm. Amy squeals and throws her arms around her daughter. River laughs and hugs her back. The Doctor starts up the Tardis and rubs his hands together gleefully. "All right Ponds," he says, "let's have us a picnic!"

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The next time they meet, it is completely by accident. It's a coronation ball on a planet just on the brink of a civil war. The room is full of bright lights, women in beautiful dresses, and nervous anticipation. The Doctor is here for the adventure, and River is here for the dancing... And some slightly less than legal reasons of her own. They are both dancing around the room, looking for something suspicious, when their eyes catch each other's. River winks and the Doctor blushes. Their legs seem to move without their knowledge, and suddenly, they're in the middle of the dance floor, and a new song starts. It's horribly cliche and utterly romantic, and River intends to make the most of it. The Doctor bows and she curtsies, and the dance begins. During their waltz, the Doctor and River catch up on time lines, totally oblivious to everyone else around them. They danced for what seemed like hours, entrancing those around them with their elegant grace. "I'm surprised you haven't stepped on my toes yet." River murmurs in his ear. "Really River!" The Doctor gasps in mock indignation. He twirls her around and brings her closer than is probably appropriate in the given circumstances. "I'll have you know I am a marvelous dancer. Your toes just seem to get in the way at times." Her eyes gleam. "Oh, so I suppose it's my fault?" She asks flirtatiously. "Yes." He whispers in her ear. "It is completely your fault. You distract me." "Well we must do something about that." She says. He grins at her. She's entirely shameless. He leans closer, but somewhere in the palace an explosion goes off. The crowd scatters and the screaming starts. She sighs. "Perhaps another time, Sweetie." She reaches behind her and seemingly pulls a gun out of nowhere. The Doctor smiles at her in amusement. "River Song, you bad, bad girl. Where ever did you store that gun?" She winks at him. "Wouldn't you like to know." She says teasingly. He grabs her hand and together they run into the chaos.

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She comes into the Tardis how she usually does, diving into the pool from somewhere dangerously high up. It's something he's come to expect, and look forward to, though he will deny it vehemently. She takes her time getting changed, and he paces in the control room, impatient to see her already. She knows this, and takes a little while longer. By the time she saunters into the control room, he's worked himself into a tizzy. "Hello Wife!" He says happily, as he twirls around the controls, a flurry of hands and elbows. She smiles softly as she watches him. She hasn't seen her husband for quite a while. Well, she's seen him, he just hasn't known he was her husband yet. She's missed him. He talks nonstop, telling her about the planets he's been to lately, the planet they are going to, and when he saw her last. They are surprisingly close to linear. And she knows her time is running out. Running out of time with him, too quickly to escape, and just slow enough to torture. She walks quietly to his side and gently places her hand over his. His rambling comes to a halt as he turns to look at her. "Sweetie." She says quietly. "Did you miss me?" She looks down, cursing herself inwardly for being so insecure and sounding so vulnerable. She wants to hide the damage, but she can't right now. Because, honestly, she wants to know. He tilts her chin up slowly and stares deep into her eyes. She's blushing, but she can't look away. "River Song." He says. "Melody Pond." Her toes curl happily at her birth name. "Wife. I've missed you." And then she kisses him. And he kisses her back. It's soft and slow, as if they have all the time in the world. They don't, but to them, whenever they kiss, time stops.