I do not own Doctor Who. I enjoy adding my spin to the characters

This takes place after Unicorn and the Wasp.

Side Effect

by Kehleyr

We arrived back in the TARDIS. I set the controls to take us into the vortex. Donna went to find the library on board the TARDIS. She wanted to read the Agatha Christie books I had.

She became thoroughly entranced in one of the books. I entered the room and happened to glance over to where she was sitting. I felt my hearts beat a little faster than normal. Donna looked up from her book and noticed me staring at her.

"What are you looking at, spaceman?"

"What, um... ah... I mean nothing really." To avoid a comeback I quickly changed the subject. "Are you hungry, I could make dinner?"

"Sounds good, I'm starved."

I left the library and headed for the kitchen. My mind was racing. Why were my hearts beating so fast, why are my palms sweaty, wow, Donna looks really nice today.... Oy where did that last thought come from.

While in the kitchen I prepared her favorite foods. I wanted this meal to be special... After all Donna deserves to have a special meal once in a while. Where is my head, Donna and I are just 'mates'...friends.

Donna entered the dining area as I was putting the finishing touches on the table.

"Hey, time-boy, what's with the candles?"

"Excuse me...?"

"The candles, why are there candles on the table?"

I looked over to the table and saw that I had set the table with two 'romantic' candles. I had to think of an excuse quickly, because I had no idea why I had done that.

"Ah... well... the powers been a little flaky and I just wanted to be prepared in case we lose the light."

She looked a little skeptical but let it drop, "Is dinner ready?"

"Yes it is." I pulled a chair out for her to sit in.

"Oh, aren't we the gentleman today."

As she ate my mind started wandering again. I love the color of her hair. The way her eyes sparkled with excitement whenever we went to a new planet. The shape of her... A smile played across my face.

"You feeling okay?"

Lost in thought I didn't hear her. The next thing I knew, she slapped my arm.

"DOCTOR!"

I was startled back to reality. "What!"

"You were a galaxy away. Are you alright?"

"Yes I'm fine... doing well.... maybe just a little tired. I think I'll lay down for a while."

So what do you think?