Domestics and Divisions
Hey there. Remember me? Sorry it's taken so long but I'm back with the fifth and final part to the A-Levels universe. New readers may want to read the rest of the series first before attempting this one. The links and a list of them in order can be found on my author's page. No promises on how often updates will be as I'm starting university in a week but I'll try my best. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this fic and your thoughts would be appreciated.
Disclaimer: Nothing you might recognise belongs to me, especially the last few lines of the first section below, which is taken directly from Sophie Kinsella's book 'Shopaholic Abroad'. Well worth a read!
Part one: Hearing the News
The door of the TARDIS burst open and Rose Tyler ran in, her face furious and upset. Close behind her was the Doctor, a look of confusion and determination on his face and then came Jack Harkness, one eyebrow raised and rather concerned looking.
"Rose, just hear me out," the Doctor pleaded, chasing his angel across the room,
"No!" Rose screamed, making for the corridor that led out of the console room and to the interior rooms of the time ship, "You used her, Doctor!"
"I didn't have any other choice!"
The Doctor disappeared out of the room, leaving Jack alone. He let out a sigh, collapsing onto the captain's seat and resting his feet on the console. It looked like he was in for a long night as his two best friends sorted out their latest argument. They'd now been dating for almost five years and were still as deep in love now as they were the day they told one another they loved each other. But over the past few weeks, they'd started having arguments over petty little things and it was worrying Jack. He didn't like to see his best friends fighting.
Meanwhile, Rose had made it to the bedroom that she shared with the Doctor and had barricaded herself in, throwing herself face first onto the large double bed. The Doctor hammered on the door, calling out for her to let him in but she didn't listen.
"I'm staying out here all night if I have to," the Doctor shouted, resting his forehead on the wooden door, "Rose, my love, please just listen,"
"Why should I?" Rose shouted back, "I can't believe you made her do that. You knew she was going to die! She was only seven years old, for God's sake!"
The Doctor sighed. They'd landed a planet today that contained many different tribes, such as those found on Earth deep in rainforests and in deserts. The three of them had been welcomed into a tribe that they'd come across and had been treated to a wonderful day; trying out the tribe's traditions and dancing around a large fire. Rose had become attached to the daughter of the chief tribesman- a little girl of seven years old called Kateri- but misfortune had occurred when a rival tribe invaded and a fight broke out. The Doctor, being the person he was, had immediately attempted to help but the only solution was for Kateri to go into a fatal situation which resulted in the death of the little girl. Rose had been heartbroken and had stormed off as soon as she could, leading to the situation they were in now.
"Rose, there wasn't any other option," he attempted to explain, "If there had been, I would have taken it! You know me; I don't like sending people to their deaths, especially not children!"
Rose didn't reply.
"I know you liked her and were attached to her and I'm sorry, I'm so sorry but it had to happen," the Doctor continued, using a soft tone, "I wish more than anything that there had been another way, especially as it's hurt you so much, but sometimes a sacrifice has to be made even through our hearts are screaming for us not too. I've learnt that," he finished in a bitter voice.
There was still no reply.
"Please open the door," the Doctor pleaded, "I don't want us to fight anymore."
There was silence for a few moments before the door opened slightly, revealing a tearstained face. Rose looked at her lover, her bottom lip trembling.
"I'm really sorry, Rose," he told her honestly, "If Kateri hadn't gone, there would have been much more bloodshed with the two tribes constantly at war. It was the only way I could see,"
"I miss her," Rose whispered, tears building in her eyes as she thought about the cheeky little seven year old that she'd only met today and had fallen in love with,
"I know you do," the Doctor replied quietly, "And we can grieve for her."
Rose nodded wordlessly before falling into his arms, pressing her face against his shirt and letting her tears fall. She felt the Doctor's familiar arms wrap around her tightly as she wept for the lost little tribal girl.
After a little while, Rose looked up, wiping away her tear tracks.
"I'm sorry, Rose," the Doctor said again, gently kissing one of her stray tears away,
"I'm sorry too," she whispered back.
The Doctor stared at her for a moment. "Rose Tyler," he finally said, "You're the most generous-spirited… giving… loving… I don't deserve…"
He broke off and seized Rose in his arms before kissing her fiercely. She closed her eyes, letting her body gradually unwind, the pleasure gradually begin. She could feel him hard and determined, gripping her hips and wanting her right now, right that moment, to say sorry, to say he loved her, to say he'd do anything for her…
God, Rose loved make-up sex.
Rose slowly woke up the next morning, keeping her eyes closed and stretching each muscle one by one. She felt completely satisfied and let a wide grin appear on her face as she gave a pleased wriggle in bed. Last night had been… amazing. Suddenly, she heard a chuckle from her left and opened her eyes to see the Doctor sitting up in bed with his glasses on and a difficult looking book in his hands.
"Morning," he said,
"Hey, you," she responded softly, rolling over to be closer to him.
The Doctor put his book down and gathered her up in his arms, kissing the top of her head. "How are you this morning?" he questioned,
"I'm good," she breathed, snuggling into him, "Mmm, this is nice. Let's stay in here all day,"
"All day?" the Doctor repeated.
Rose nodded. "Let's hide away where no-one can find us. Just you and me. I don't wanna get up." She paused for a moment, looking thoughtful. "Come to think of it, I do have a pain in my stomach…"
"Your stomach?" the Doctor asked, "Let's have a look then." He winked at her before disappearing under the duvet, coming to a rest between her legs. "Well," he said, his voice muffled, "It looks alright…" He placed his hands on Rose's stomach and massaged gently, making her squeak, "…Feels alright…" He put his ear where his hands had been, "Sounds alright…"
Rose burst out laughing as her stomach suddenly rumbled, protesting at the fact she hadn't eaten anything for hours.
"OK," the Doctor quickly amended, "It sounds like you need breakfast…" He placed his nose to her stomach, inhaling deeply. "Smells alright. Actually, smells rather nice down here." He grinned as he heard Rose snigger before pressing his lips to her stomach and licking it. "And it tastes alright. Well Rose, if I didn't know any better, I'd swear you were telling a…" He blew a raspberry on her stomach, making her shriek with laughter. He smirked before doing it again and then placing a gentle kiss on her skin before shimmying back up her body and doing the same to her lips. "You have a clean bill of health, Miss. Tyler," he noted, "No sick note today."
Rose groaned. "Please?" she pleaded, "Please Doctor. I don't want to get up today,"
"Is someone feeling a little bit lazy?" the Doctor teased, pecking her on the lips again,
"No, someone just wants to lie in bed with you all day," Rose said, with a straight face,
"Just lying?" the Doctor asked, beginning to press kisses all over her face,
"Well…" Rose pondered, "Kissing and talking sound good too. And cuddling and hugging and loving and ruffling…"
"Ruffling?"
"Your hair," Rose nodded, "And making lots of love all day," she finished, looking expectantly at him.
The Doctor gazed down at her before pressing a tiny kiss to the corner of her mouth. "Alright, you win," he mock-sighed, "But you're explaining to Jack what we're doing when he comes searching for us later."
Rose just had time to grin before his lips descended powerfully on hers.
The couple were interrupted about ten minutes later by Rose's mobile ringing shrilly from her jeans which were flung on the bedroom carpet at the end of the bed. They looked at one another in confusion for a moment. Nobody ever rang Rose's mobile while they were in the TARDIS unless they were on Earth which they definitely weren't now- they were currently floating in the vortex. They normally rang the main TARDIS 'phone.
Rose hopped out of bed, shivering as the cold air met her naked body before snatching up the vibrating device and leaping back into the warmth of the Doctor's arms and studying the lit up screen.
"It's Kirsty!" she said in surprise before pressing answer, "Hey, what's up?"
"Hi Rose!" came Kirsty's excited voice, "Oh my God, you've got to come back home immediately! I've got the most exciting news!"
"What?" Rose questioned, smiling as the Doctor pressed butterfly kisses up her arm,
"You know Scott?" Kirsty gabbled excitedly, "My boyfriend?"
"Yeah…?" Rose said, shivering as the Doctor traced one finger across her shoulders,
"He's asked me to marry him!"
Rose gasped and shot up in bed. "And?"
"I said yes! We're getting married!" Kirsty squealed.
Rose screamed out loud, making the Doctor look at her in panic and Jack burst through the door.
"What's wrong?" he gasped, staring around wildly,
"KIRSTY'S GETTING MARRIED!" Rose shouted, leaping out of bed and dancing around with joy. It was only when Jack pointedly turned his back on her that she realised she was stark naked. "Oh my God," she muttered, grabbing her dressing gown and tugging it on, "Sorry, Jack!"
"Doesn't bother me, honey," Jack said, his smirk evident in his voice even over the Doctor's uproarious laughter.
"Rose?" Kirsty said,
"Yeah, sorry. I got excited and Jack got an eyeful," she explained, blushing slightly, "Doctor, stop laughing! Oh, don't you start, Kirsty!"
"Sorry, can't help it," Kirsty giggled, "Bet he loved that!"
"I'm sure he did," Rose smirked, sitting back down on the bed and snuggling up to the Doctor, "Anyway, I am so happy for you,"
"Thanks," Kirsty said, "Oh, he was so romantic, Rose! I never thought I'd be first down the aisle out of me, you and Lauren. Always thought it would be you."
Rose grunted. "Have you told Lauren yet?"
"Yeah, she's so excited," Kirsty replied, "I was wondering if… well, I asked Lauren if she'd be my maid of honour but I want you to be one too so I thought I'd have two… if you want to, that is."
Rose beamed. "I'd love to. Count me in. Oh God, I'm so excited now! This is going to be so fun. Wait for me to get back and then we can go shopping." The Doctor let out a loud groan and Rose elbowed him.
"Sure. There's apparently a really nice bridal shop somewhere just outside of London that I thought we could visit," Kirsty said, "When are you coming back?"
"A.S.A.P," Rose said determinedly, "That's alright, isn't it Doctor?" she asked her lover.
He looked at her, one eyebrow raised. "Do I even get a choice in the matter?"
"Nope," Rose said promptly, making Kirsty laugh, "Right, we'll be there your tomorrow morning. What's the date?"
"Erm… tomorrow will be Thursday 16th May 2013," Kirsty told her, "Seriously can you believe how fast time's flown? It doesn't seem that long since it was 2007 and we were starting college,"
"I know," Rose muttered, "It's scary. We'll be old and grey before we know it." Behind her, the Doctor wriggled uncomfortably. She squeezed his hand slightly. Neither of them liked discussing the far future when they would be separated for eternity.
"Yeah," Kirsty said, "Anyway, I'll see you tomorrow. We'll come down to the Powell Estate to meet you. I've got another surprise for you as well,"
"Another one?" Rose squealed, "Tell me, tell me!"
"No," Kirsty teased, "Trust me, seeing this one will be better." She laughed. "I better go. Scott's coming round in a minute and we're going to start preparations,"
"Are you getting married soon then?" Rose asked curiously,
"Yeah. We thought July or August. You'll see why when you come back," Kirsty said mysteriously,
"Alright," Rose conceded, "See you soon. Give my love to the others, OK?"
"Sure. Bye Rose. Say hi to the Doctor and sexy Jack for me,"
"Oi, watch it!" Rose laughed, "You're an engaged woman now!"
Kirsty laughed before hanging up.
"I can't believe it," Rose said, after putting her mobile down, "Kirsty's getting married!"
"Good for her," the Doctor nodded, pressing a kiss to her forehead, "How old is she now?"
"Twenty two," Rose replied promptly, "God, I've known her six years now!"
"Is Scott the one she met at uni?" Jack asked.
Rose nodded. "It's so cute!" she breathed.
The Doctor rolled his eyes at Jack. It looked like Rose was off in her own cute, lovey-dovey, sweetness Rose world and she wouldn't be back for ages.
A couple of hours later, when the Doctor had finally managed to pull Rose back to her normal self (for now at least) and they had half- regretfully given up their plans of spending the day in bed, the Doctor and Rose- and Jack, of course,- were clustered around the console, getting ready to return to London.
"You sure you've got the right date inputted- Thursday May 16th 2013?" Rose asked nervously,
"Oh ye of little faith," the Doctor grinned, "Yes I'm sure, princess."
Rose smiled. "Shall we go then?"
"We shall," the Doctor smiled back before taking off the brake.
As soon as they landed, Rose shot to the door and opened it, breathing in the morning air. Nobody was about. "What's the time?" she called over her shoulder,
"Just before nine in the morning on the 16th of May 2013," the Doctor answered, coming to stand behind her, "See I did get it right,"
"Good boy," Rose said, reaching up and kissing him, "They're not here yet. I'm going to go up and see Mum and tell her we're back. Wanna come?"
The Doctor shook his head. "Tell her I'll see her later but I've got things to do first,"
"OK," Rose accepted, "Jack, you wanna come see my Mum with me?"
"No can do, honey," the ex-Time Agent said, appearing in the doorway, "I'm going to go and check on Torchwood's activity. May as well do it now." Ever since their last run-in with Torchwood, the TARDIS trio had taken to checking up on them every time they visited Earth but had so far found nothing odd going on. It wasn't that they didn't trust them but they wanted to be on the ball just in case.
"Fine," Rose smiled, "Give me a ring if Kirsty and the others arrive before I get back." She waited until the Doctor nodded before running lightly over the familiar tarmac that made up the forecourt of the Powell Estate and through the door to the steps which would lead to her childhood home.
Jackie was ecstatic to see her daughter again. It had been nearly a month since they last visited and she had missed them. She was also happy to hear of Kirsty's news and had got all excited, thinking of maybe helping to plan the Hen Night. Rose hadn't said anything but hoped she wouldn't; much as she loved her Mum, she didn't particularly want her to come along.
After chatting for nearly an hour over cups of tea, Rose excused herself, saying she would be back later with the Doctor and Jack but now Kirsty was meant to be arriving. She slipped out of the flat and was just about to walk across the forecourt when she overheard her name.
"… So this Rose is your friend that goes travelling all over the place with her boyfriend?" questioned a male voice,
"Yeah," replied a familiar voice, "And with their friend Jack. They've just got back,"
"Good timing," the male voice said, "What's the boyfriend's name?"
"The Doctor," replied another familiar voice, "Everyone just calls him Doctor,"
"Why?" asked the male voice curiously, "Is it some sort of nickname or something?"
"I don't know," replied the first voice, "I'm not even sure he has any other name. Rose has never said anything. Oh, I can't wait to see her again!"
"I'm looking forward to meeting this mysterious person… couple… trio, did you say?" said the man,
"Yeah, Rose, the Doctor and Jack. The TARDIS trio," said the second voice,
"TARDIS?" enquired the man,
"Their nickname for their vehicle that they use to get around in," the first voice said hastily,
"Oh right. So, how long has… the Doctor… and Rose been dating for?" asked the male voice,
"Well, they got together just after we finished our AS Levels," mused the second voice, "So it's got to be five years now,"
"And they've not got married yet?"
"Nope," replied the first voice, "I'm not sure the Doctor believes in marriage though. I know Rose wants them to get married though but she doesn't think he'll ever ask,"
"Poor girl," the man commented, "Ah well, maybe our wedding might encourage him to propose to her,"
"Yeah, maybe."
The voices passed on and Rose looked out from behind a pillar to see the back's of Kirsty, Lauren and a tall man who Rose had never met but seen in various pictures that Kirsty had sent her. She let out a quiet sigh. She did want to get married but they were right. They had never even talked about the possibility in all their years of dating and Rose didn't have the nerve to ask him whether he'd consider it or not. She didn't have a clue what to do.
Taking in a deep breath, she started walking after her friends across the forecourt, looking forward to greeting them and meeting the famous Scott. She waved as the Doctor looked up from talking to them and smiled before her friends turned around.
Rose's mouth dropped open, her eyes glued to Kirsty's stomach.
"You… you're pregnant?" she gasped out.
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