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The Doctor stared at him utterly defeated; torn between wanting to tell him the truth and keeping his identity a secret. This Danny seemed like a good bloke, he was only looking out for Clara. Didn’t he deserve the truth? Of course he did. But that would be going against Clara’s wishes for keeping her two lives separate. He wasn’t even allowed near her school, he had to park the tardis down the road. So telling her boyfriend would probably not be good.

Danny watched the Doctor with nervousness and curiosity. He didn’t know what he meant, or what was so bad that he could never tell Clara he’d seen it. He decided to agree with the Doctor, because he had to know. Even if that meant lying to Clara, wasn’t it fair? She would still think she was lying to him, and at least he’d be given some closure, knowing his girlfriend was at least vaguely safe.

The Doctor swallowed, jaw tightening as he stared. His usual bright green eyes dull under the weight of his thoughts. This really didn't feel right, going behind Clara's back like this. But Danny deserved to know, even if it compromised his relationship with Clara. It also stopped him from feeling too guilty. Although he doubted he would approve of what they do. Sighing he tugged at his arm and pulled him towards the tardis which was situated behind the stone wall, out of sight...

"What exactly does- You know what, never mind, let’s just go. You can fix it later,” she said, the last bit more stern, a reminder that she would hold him to that.

"Yes, yes. Don't worry. I'll fix it, or failing  that just get you a new one." He chuckled,  wringing his hands together as his eyes  lit up at her comment.

The Doctor laughed, not in a patronising way or even in a humorous way. It's low, and hollow. If anything it was more of a we're both stupid laughs.

Resting his head against the top of hers he chuckled. Of course she had. He bet it was even in her 101 places to see book. Why he had never taken her he had no idea. He supposed if he had taken her before they wouldn't be her right now.

It's perfect. That was good. That was fantastic even. Yes, definitely. It meant she was enjoying herself, and after what had just happened that was exactly what she needed. Somewhere ....perfect. She deserved nothing less.

Grinning goofily down at her, he moved behind her and pulled her into a backwards hug so she could still see the fantastic view. He didn't want to spoil it for her, but he really felt like hugging her right now.

Clara beamed up at him, her Doctor, he was smiling down at her, and her heart was racing, the whole situation being one crazy adventure and now they were stood in a lift travelling up the Eiffel tower together.

When he saw her face he smiled, eyes lighting up with the usual spark he acquired when running for their lives ...but he was just looking at Clara. Well, there was not any just about her. She was his perfect impossible girl. There was just something about the way she experienced the world around them that made him appreciate things that little bit more, even if he had seen them a thousand times before. 

Grinning down to her, he gripped her hand tightly and pulled them closer to the window. It was a great opportunity to try and work out where they could go next, most of Paris was stretched about before them like a massive map. But Paris really was beautiful, in every sense of the word. Even after all the times he'd already been it still managed to through him.