Hello how are you? I'm just wondering if I could request a Dhawan!master x reader request. The Master takes the reader stargazing, they talk while looking at the stars. When master goes to tell the reader that he loves them, the reader has fallen asleep in his embrace with a smile on their face.
Hello darling, I'm sorry this took a while but I was quite busy. It turned out pretty long, I hope it’s not confusing but I felt the need to explain the evolution of the Master’s feelings for the reader. Anyway, your ask was very very sweet and I hope you enjoy :)Â
Plot: a love confession gone wrong. Or has it?
Warning: nothing but fuff.
It was a quiet day. The TARDIS was slowly swaying around the vast Universe, without a destination, its wheezing noise the only thing that could be heard. The Master had always liked that noise. It was calming, relaxing even and on days in which the incessant drums in his head prevented him even from hearing his own thoughts, that was the only thing that could keep him grounded. Or at least, it was before you came along.
He didn't like to admit it, but you had a sort of power over him, a way of simply being that made his racing mind go quiet. You had been travelling together for some time now and he had grown accustomed to your presence. Even fond of it. Having you around, with your bright eyes and brighter mind, your mischievous smile that could get him to do pretty much anything you asked, your never-ending questions, your curiosity that only he could satisfy. You made him feel like he mattered to someone. After the first few months of you following him around the Universe, he had started to feel something different, like a shift in the atmosphere. He had tried to keep it at bay, thinking nothing of it at first. You were nothing but a mere human he was entertaining himself with. Once he grew bored, he would leave you somewhere and be off. But that never happened. Because, much to his dismay, he knew that he would miss you if you were gone. Even right now, after dropping you off at what used to be your house before you joined him, he was feeling...lonely. He didn't like it. The Master huffed and crossed his arms over his chest. He was sitting in his chair in front of the console, his feet propped up on it. He looked around the room, mostly to find something to keep his mind busy with but the only thought that came up was you. His gaze kept wandering over the furniture and small items decorating the room. He was a collector and he wasn't particularly tidy, so that resulted in a big mess most of the time. -You should really find a place where to put these- you kept telling him when you entered the TARDIS. -You'll end up tripping one of these days and most of these things aren't particularly safe either- He remembered the time you had fallen over a laser gun he had stolen a few days prior. It activated and started to shoot blindly. After that, you had forced him to put at least the weapons in a separate room. He smiled at the memory. You could be so damn bossy at times. Slowly, his smile faded from his face. He glanced at the phone you had gifted him with months ago. -What's this? - he had asked. -It's a smartphone. You use it to call people and text and take pictures...- -I know what a smartphone is- he had said, annoyed. -I mean, why are you giving me one, I already have a phone- -You have a relict, you mean- you had said pointing at the old landline phone sitting on his console. -You need something pocket size- -What for? - he had asked studying the device like it was the first time he saw one. -So that I can call you whenever I need. And you can do the same- you had explained like it was obvious. He had huffed out a laugh. -What would I need you for? - You had stuck your tongue out at him. -You're a jerk- "How long is this taking her?" he thought, getting up and checking his phone for any messages or missed calls. Nothing. He was getting bored. And he missed you. He shook his head firmly. No way, he didn't miss you. He was just bored. He couldn't stand staying put in the same place for too long. You were making him wait for too long, he didn't miss you. If anything, he was mad at you. For making him wait. And for making him feel all weird and dizzy. He started to pace around the room. He didn't like not knowing and right now his head was exploding with questions. Why was he thinking so ardently about you? Why couldn't he stop reminiscing your moments together? Why was he checking his damn phone when you had just left a few hours ago? He messed with his hair, like trying to shake the answers out of his brain. What could it possibly be? Right then, his phone let out a "ping". He looked at the screen and saw a text from you. "All done, come pick me out whenever it's convenient". He stared at it for a few seconds. He couldn't let you know he had been waiting for you all this time. "Did you take me for a taxi service? " he wrote out instead. "Busy blowing up planets, are we? " He scoffed. "You know me. I'm a busy man." "It's fine, I'll just run some more errands." "I'm on my way" "Missed me, have you? ;)" The Master cleared his throat nervously. "As if." And after that, he ran to the console to appear mere seconds later in front of your house. Yeah, maybe he had missed you.
-Could you be any slower?! - -I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't have made the big bad ogre mad. Oh wait, that was you! - You and the Master were running for your life. What's new? He had thought it'd be fun if you two went to bother the literal king of a murderous species to get his most priced possession, the huge gem on top of his sceptre. The king didn't like that, of course. He could be pretty scary when he was angry, you had found. The creature behind you, however, was way scarier. It was a nine feet tall ogre looking beast, the bodyguard of the king, apparently. It was big but fast nonetheless, which made it harder for you to lose it. You were running as fast as you possibly could when suddenly, you tripped and fell to the ground, letting out a painful groan. The Master stopped abruptly in his track and ran back to you. -What the hell are you doing?! - -Oh, you know, I thought it would be fun to be eaten alive. I FELL, YOU IDIOT! - The Master rolled his eyes and gave you a hand, but as you tried to get up, you felt your ankle sting painfully. -Damn it, I think I twisted it- -What?! - the Master looked down at your ankle, then up at the monster gaining ground a few feet away. He put your arm around his shoulder and helped you steady yourself. You tried your best to speed up, although it cost you a lot of effort. Eventually, you managed to reach the TARDIS. The Master shut the door behind you and, as you pressed your back against it, he ran toward the console and activated it, taking you both away from there. Once he knew you were safe, he rested his hand on the console, trying to steady his breath. -Well, that was close- he said, turning toward you. -We had worse- you replied with a smile. The Master scoffed. -You're unbelievable- -What? - -You almost managed to get us both killed, and you say we had worse? - -But we did! Need I remind you of Archetryx?- -Oh, please don't- the Master raised his hands. -Besides, it was you who got all worked up about some stone- -Hey, it's not just "some stone". It's the gem of Dhakan- he said, taking the gem out of the inside pocket of his jacket. -It is said to have incredible healing properties and an even more incredible amount of interested purchasers- he explained, wiggling his brows. -Moreover, the king used almost all of its power. It probably only has one spell left, which means its price will probably skyrocket- You rolled your eyes. -You're such a materialist- you tried to take a step toward him, forgetting of your twisted ankle, which promptly reminded you with a sharp sting. You stumbled forward, but the Master quickly caught you before you could hit the ground again. You stared up at him and, for a moment, you got lost in his eyes, which were full of concern. -You got hurt pretty bad out there, uh? - he said, trying to fill the silence. -Uh...yeah I guess so- you found it difficult to articulate a full sentence when he stood so close to you. -Here, you should sit- He helped you to the closest chair and crouched down to hold your leg up. He inspected your ankle, handling it carefully. -It's getting swollen. I think you may have broken it- -Damn, this thing is gonna take ages to heal- you complained, throwing your head back in annoyance. -Just take me home. Â I'll get a cab to the hospital- you said, scratching your forehead. The Master looked up at you thoughtfully. A broken ankle meant sitting home doing nothing for weeks, maybe even months. Humans were so frail and slow to heal. Furthermore, that meant weeks without you by his side. Now, that would be unbearable. That was when he realized there was a faster way to solve this. The Master took the gem out of his pocket again. Your eyes widened. -What are you doing? - -Healing you- he replied like it was obvious. -Now, stay still, it should be painless- -Wait, no- you placed your hand on top of his and he looked up at you. -No way I'm letting you waste the last of its powers for me. It's just a broken ankle, it'll heal soon- -Not soon enough- he said. -This is way faster- -But...you were gonna sell that. You said it was priceless- -I can find something else to sell. I'm good at finding priceless things- and he smiled, a soft smile that almost made you blush. You cleared your throat. -If you're sure...- -I am. Now stay still- and with that, he put the gem on your ankle. It started to glow and a few seconds later, your ankle was fine. The gem stopped glowing and became of a dull grey. -Here you go- he said. -Good as new- You rolled your ankle and got up to test it. It was like nothing had happened. -Damn, that thing is good- you smiled up at the Master. -Thank you. I know this was important to you- you said, pointing at the gem still in his hand. -Don't mention it, it's just a stupid gem. I'll find another one- -Maybe you're not as materialistic as I thought- you said, shoving him playfully with your shoulders. He avoided your gaze. -It was an easy solution to an easy problem. Besides, if I had to take you to the hospital every time you got hurt, I would hardly see you- You were taken aback. -Oh, so you would miss me- The Master froze. He couldn't let you see he cared, he couldn't expose himself like that. He scoffed. -Don't flatter yourself. You're a good resource, that's all- You lowered your gaze. -Right- The Master kept giving you mixed signals and you just couldn't understand whether he cared about you or what you could do for him. You were a good companion for him: you were a risk-taker, you were up for almost any one of his plans, you were able to keep up with him and you were clever enough to understand what he was talking about. So maybe that was all there was to it. But sometimes, when he smiled at you in a certain way, or he looked at you for just a little longer, or when he held your hand while running from a threat or, say, healed your ankle after you twisted it, you couldn't help but wonder if there could be more to it. You certainly hoped so. And for now, hoping was all you could do. You looked at the Master as he proceeded to type new coordinates in the computer of the TARDIS. You didn't know it, but he was internally cursing himself for being so obvious. He just couldn't help it, though. When you were in pain, he couldn't just stand by and watch. He had to act, to make you feel better. Besides, if you were hurt, you couldn't travel with him and, as he had found out, your absence was the most unbearable thing to him. He looked up from the laptop to look at you. You were studying the now useless gem he had discarded, turning it around in your hands. You looked focused and so beautiful. He brought his gaze back to the screen, feeling his hearts beating fast in his ribcage. There was no denying it anymore. He was in love.
The Master opened the door of the TARDIS to show an endless field of black flowers. A few days had passed since your trip to the Dhakan planet and, since then, he had tried his best to appear cold toward you but to no avail. He didn't want to get close to someone, knowing how dangerous this life was. How dangerous he was. But, as egoistical as it sounded, his need to keep you near prevailed. That day, you had asked him to show you "something sublime". He didn't have to think too much about it. -Welcome to Mistior, the planet of the plack flowers- You stepped out into the field and breathed in deeply. You would never get tired of the feeling of filling your lungs with a different kind of air. -It's beautiful- The sun was about to go down and the flowers swayed in the soft breeze. -The singularity of this planet is that there is nothing else, but the field you see- he explained, walking to stand next to you. You turned your head to look at him in disbelief. -Nothing at all? Just...this field? - -Mhmh- he nodded. -People used to come here from everywhere in the Universe- -So where is everybody now? - you said, looking around. There was no one in sight. -Today is the last day of life for this planet- -What? - The Master kept looking ahead. -Tomorrow its sun will explode and burn everything in a 500 miles radius- You nodded. You felt a sudden sadness at the thought. -Such a beautiful place...- you muttered. The Master looked at your profile, the melancholy clear on your face. He took your hand in his. -We better enjoy it while we can- You smiled and nodded and you two started walking slowly in the immense field. There was nowhere to go, but the calm and the silence around you was enough to keep you mesmerized. Once the moon came out, the Master stopped walking and laid down on the grass. -What are you doing? - He put his arms behind his head. -What does it look like I'm doing? - You rolled your eyes but laid next to him. -No stars- you said, confused. -We're too far from any other planet, the atmosphere is too thick and the moon too bright. It outshines any other form of light. At least the ones coming from the outside- You looked at him quizzically, but before you could ask him what he meant, the flowers around you started to glow. They weren't black anymore but of a bright white.  -The petals of the flowers are made of a material that filtrates the light. During the night, they absorb the rays of the moon and, in short, this is the result- You set down to have a better view and you exhaled slowly. Between all the places the Master had shown you, this was by far one of the most beautiful. You couldn't find the words to describe it. -This is...- -Sublime? - You looked at the Master and found him smiling up at you. You smiled back and nodded enthusiastically, before laying back down against his chest. The Master froze for a second but he soon wrapped his arm around your shoulder. -Thank you for showing me this place. And all the other places- The Master smiled. -Thank you for coming with me- -Best decision of my life- you replied. -Sure, the first time we met I thought you were totally bonkers but now that I know you I think it's part of your charm- The Master couldn't help but laugh. -Oh, so you think I'm charming- -Shut up- you hit him playfully on the chest and he laughed again. -To be honest, at the beginning I didn't think you were mad enough- -And now? - The Master tightened his grip around you and you scooted closer. "Now  I think you're mad for staying", he thought. Humans were so frail and he was so reckless. -I wouldn't keep you around if I didn't think you were mad enough- -Oh, I'm honoured- He could hear the smile on your face without having to see it. He could sense how relaxed you were feeling. -Maybe that's not the only reason I'm keeping you around- he found himself saying. He started to stroke your shoulder slowly. -Don't get me wrong, you can be a real pain in the ass sometimes, but...I grew to like that part of you too- he didn't know why he was being so open all of a sudden. Maybe it was the atmosphere around you or the way your body felt warm against his, but it felt right. -I'm in love with you- It came out as a whisper, but loud enough for you to hear. But he was met with silence. He looked down at you and saw your eyes were closed. He rested his head back on the grass. He felt the need to read your thoughts, just in case you had heard him before drifting off. What he found was a blissful feeling of safety and warmth due to the closeness of his body to yours and to his voice. That was what lulled you to sleep. He smiled. He made you feel safe. Maybe he wasn't able to confess his feelings to you, but for now, what you had right then and there, was enough.
