nothing without love

SUMMARY: The Doctor’s acting strange the night they return from Krop Tor. Rose worries perhaps he regrets the boundaries they had so nearly crossed, but perhaps it’s something else entirely.

TAGS: post-the Satan Pit, hurt/comfort, Rose takes care of a sick Doctor, romance, yearning, all the usual

Read on AO3: magic trick

“Is there anything I can do to at least make you more comfortable?” she cautioned with a plea in her tone. He nudged his head slightly to the side, as if to lean closer to hear her.

“M’alright,” he mumbled drowsily. “But thanks.”

For a few minutes, they lay in silence — although Rose’s thoughts seemed so loud she was certain he could hear them. She watched as his chest rose and sank, slow and steady breathing, and she craned her neck just a little to see his eyes still closed, but his brow less pinched. He was at least drifting off, and she hoped his unfathomable little Time Lord regenerative physiology was working wonders.

She carefully reached back out to his hair, without really thinking, and began to stroke the ends even more softly than before. He, again, groaned in protest beneath her.

gtkm - 5/20 fave female characters: rose tyler (doctor who)

From Me To You If David And Billie Were In An Indie Movie

When I was a little girl, my parents told me that when I grew up I’d get married and have a lovely life. I always imagined it would be with someone called Dave. His hair would be brown, with a short back and sides and he’d look like one of those Next Directory Catalogue models. He’d be tall, well built, well hung. Joke. He’d cuddle you to death, making you feel small in his arms. He’d thank you for making him his tea and wouldn’t spend too much time necking lager. But then I grew up and realized Dave didn’t exist.

Old Pine - Ben Howard

Your Eyes - Bombay Bicycle Club

I Want You - Summer Camp

Little Secrets - Passion Pit

From Me To You - The Beatles

Four Kids to a Glokenspiel - Brigade

Tip of My Tongue - The Civil Wars

Pure Imagination - Jolie Holland

Youth - Daughter

Just A Little Bit - Kids of 88

Sweet Disposition - Ellie Goulding