The Day You Met the Doctor

Chapter 3

The Adventure Begins

You groaned playfully as you moved over to him to watch the monitor from over his shoulder. "So where are we?" The Doctor glanced at you over his shoulder giving what could only be described as a look of admiration. "Someplace exciting." The look of excitement in his eyes told you he wasn't lying. You rolled your eyes smiling. "Doctor I am currently traveling through space with a bow tie wearing alien who flies around in a time traveling police box. Anywhere we go is going to be exciting." He smiled adorably as you gave him a pointed look. You sighed in defeat knowing he wasn't going to tell you and that you would just have to play his game. "Alright give me another hint."

The Doctor thought a second never breaking eye contact. He was biting his lip in concentration. "It's going to be very special." You took a step closer leaning in excitedly like a child. "What kind of special?" He leaned in until your noses were almost touching "The most special of specials." He said excitedly and playfully using the same childlike tone you were. He wiggled his eye brows up and down before moving away to mess with the Tardis. You laughed shaking your head.

You found yourself becoming mesmerized with the way the Doctor moved. The way he tinkered with the counsel, or unmindfully ran his hand lovingly across the Tardis. The way he would playfully bump into you when he was doing something. You were quickly realizing that when it came down to it, it was just his personality, it was just him…

The Doctor smiled up at you noticing the thoughtful slightly intrigued look that was currently displayed on your features. He stood there a few moments in silence. You didn't even seem to notice him watching you with the same look. He smiled this fond smile as he moved closer to you resting his elbow on the counsel so that he could continue to watch you. The Doctor was not one for noticing space differences so he got close enough so that he could feel your light breath on his face. He had to admit there was something comforting about it. You seemed to come out of it just as he was starting to lose himself in watching you. He watched the way your pupils dilated as you came out of your thoughts. You looked up registering his eyes boring into yours. This look of contentment showing through his eyes. It made you smile a peaceful smile.

There was no need for words and you continued to watch each other. For all you knew this was how he learned from humans. You knew for sure this is how you were going to try to understand him. There was no awkwardness with him. It made you feel more cared for than you had in years. You tried to push the thoughts of him away as you felt them hurdling towards you. 'Stop it! You're having a good time, don't let that jerk ruin it!' You mentally yelled at yourself. Though it didn't really work as images of him leaving you came into your mind.

The Doctor could tell something had changed with you. Your eyes were glazed over again, but not in the peaceful and happy way as they had been before. This look was one of sadness and distress. Two emotions he never wanted to see you experience. It made him suddenly aware that you had though, you had experienced these emotions. That's why you were here wasn't it? To escape from that? That's why he had brought you on here hadn't he? To help you feel better about yourself? To show you how amazing you were? Or was there an ulterior motive not even he knew? He was pondering this thought when the Tardis lurched forward signaling you had reached your destination. He pushed the thoughts away smiling brightly at you "Well it looks like we're here!" He raced forward grabbing your hand and pulling you towards the door. You laughed as he pulled you along. That's how he needed it to be. He would help you, he had to.

As he reached for the door you joked "You mean I actually get to leave this time?" He smiled at your sarcasm rolling his eyes using a playfully annoyed voice "Yes, you can leave." You both laughed as he opened the door holding it opened for you. You gasped at what you saw. It was absolutely beautiful! You were standing in a garden with so many exotic flowers you wouldn't believe existed if you weren't seeing them for yourself! "Doctor where are we?" He smiled happily hearing the awe in your voice and watching the amazement crossing your features. It was things like this that made him feel like he was succeeding. "This Y/N is Apalapucia." You continued to look around before finally making eye contact with him. "It's beautiful." The Doctor couldn't be happier at hearing you so happy and seeing the happiest shine in your eyes. They were the brightest Y/E/C he had ever seen. They were beautiful, then again so were you. He frowned in confusion as that thought crossed through his mind. You felt worry slip into your heart as the Doctor frowned in what you could only see as confusion and worry.

"Doctor what is it? What's wrong?" He focused back in on your face as he could hear the worry in your tone. "Oh nothing! Sorry just spacing off!" You didn't know why but you hugged him tightly whispering "Thank you" into his ear. You weren't exactly what you were thanking him for specifically but you just needed him to know. You were relieved when you felt him arms on your back. You were glad he hadn't denied you hug. That wouldn't have bene embarrassing! When you pulled away he had the brightest smile you had ever seen on him. You laughed at how cute he looked "What?" He started to laugh at something only he could see was funny. "You are the most grateful companion I have ever had…it's so strange." He looked at you as though you were a puzzle he had to figure out. It was an intriguing notion.

You started to walk side by side you were curious and just really wanted to know, besides it made for some conversation while you admired your surroundings. "So are you saying that your other companions weren't grateful?" He hummed confused before connecting what you were asking "Oh no! Don't get me wrong. All of my companions were happy to come and were grateful, they just never showed such emotion through it like you. Also they usually said thank you once the trip was over not as soon as they stepped out the doors." He laughed at the end, he was telling the truth. It was something he had never witnessed before. You bumped his shoulder playfully "Hey! I can't help it! This place is amazing!" He laughed gravitating towards you touch so that your shoulders were touching as you walked. The two of you made small talk that would often cause you both to leave into fits of laughter.

The Doctor loved to watch the certain reactions that would slip into your features. The way your hair would shine in the sun, the way your smile stretched beautifully onto your face making you look complete. The way your hand would occasionally run through your hair. It was something that brought him eternal peace for reasons he didn't understand. I relieved thought came into his mind though, a thought that he knew would forever give him peace, you and him would always be friends.

You were having the best time of your life with the Doctor on this beautiful planet. The air was fresh and smelled of strawberries and sunshine. The wind was the most perfect breeze to match the perfect temperature. You could stay here forever with this man. You looked up to see a beautiful glass building. The Doctor followed you gaze noticing you hadn't responded to his question. "What is it?" The Doctor took a glance at you and felt that familiar smile slip onto his face at your amazement at everything. "That is where we sign in. You see this place is a bit of vacation area. We'll get a room and go explore. Sound good?" You nodded happily attempting to keep the blush off of your face at the mention of sharing a room. Not that you would mind! You were comfortable enough with the Doctor, you knew that you were close enough to him that it wouldn't be an issue, but you were still a girl with an imagination that was hard to keep in control sometimes.

You followed the Doctor into the building constantly being amazed by something new whether it was a person or another part of this world that you couldn't wrap your mind around. You looked at the Doctor amazed at the man himself. How in the world could he be this calm and natural in whatever situation they were in! How was he not surprised by any of this! You finally couldn't keep your questions to yourself. As you neared the desk you whispered to him "How can this all be so normal for you?" He laughed as he looked at you "You get used to it. I mean I still love every second but you do get used to it. Don't worry you will to." He said putting a hand on your shoulder and guiding you to the front desk.

"Hi one room for me and my companion here." He said in the most charming tone you could imagine. He was so happy all the time you couldn't help but admire him for it. If the receptionist had anything to say about sharing a room she didn't she simply smiled her bright smile and told them to have a great time." With a quick thank you he excitedly pulled her towards their room. He guided her towards a strange contraption that you could only figure was a more futuristic version of an elevator, but it was circular and shot up at the speed of light. He pulled you onto it and pressed the button to shoot you up.

You were not expecting the strong force that threw you into the wall on the way up. By the time you got to your floor you were gripping the wall for dear life and looked something like a spider! The Doctor on the other hand was perfectly fine, while you stood there breathing hard and terrified. He walked out of the elevator but looked confused when he reached for your nonexistent hand that was still in the elevator with the rest of you. "What's wrong?" You had the most insane look of fear in your eyes and good chances are you were being dramatic but as you cautiously walked out of the elevator you jumped as the doors snapped shut. You mumbled a quick "Thanks for the warning." Before he excitedly pulled you towards the room. He quickly unlocked the door before pulling you in and holding his arms out as though he were presenting a trophy…It. Was. Huge!

"Wait, this is where were sleeping?" The Doctor nodded his head excitedly. He was quite liking your expression of amazement as you crossed the room to look out the huge window that formed almost as though it were a wall. The window gave you a clear view of what was in store for every day you were there. He had personally chosen this room for you since he knew you liked the garden (which is exactly what the window showed) above the garden there were many different buildings and outdoor things that looked quite intriguing. You walked towards the closet and bathroom opening the bathroom door first. It was pure white, shining in the most pure way. Something about it gave you comfort. The only other color in the bathroom was the sea blue marble floors that somehow made you feel as though you were on a beach. You made your way to the closet to find that it was a simple closet…strangely enough you didn't mind. It was almost like a piece of normal compared to the rest of the room. You walked back out to the bigger area to where the Doctor stood with his arms in his pockets looking quite smug.

You were sure you looked like an idiot coming out with your eyes wide and mouth agape. You ran your hand along the bed happy to find that it felt as wonderful as the rest of the room looked. You had always been a sucker for an extremely soft bed. "This is amazing!" He plopped onto the bed that you were standing next to resembling a kid. "I know!" There was a pause as it almost seemed he got shy…"So do you like it?" He bit his lip looking up at you through his eyelashes. You looked at him almost as if asking 'Are you serious?' "Doctor this is the nicest place I have ever been! Of course I love it!" You leaned forward to give him a hug but effectively made you both lose your balance and fall onto the bed instead. You were both laughing like morons. As the laughing died down you opened your eyes to see the Doctor giving you the same look he had been on the Tardis…you didn't really know what it was but it made you feel nervous and at home all at the same time. You chuckled slightly keeping his gaze but he could see you glancing down shyly every few seconds.

He didn't know what it was but something about you made him feel so free! Like he was unstoppable and could do no wrong in your eyes. You made him feel whole. Something he gravely needed after this newest regeneration. Maybe with you he could start fresh. Not knowing what he was doing he gently moved a strand of your hair behind your ear. He frowned when he felt you stiffen slightly. The smile never left your face though…you were one confusing human. You laid there a moment just smiling and laughing at the other. It was nice, something to hold onto. Finally you felt ok to leave this. There was only so much you could take of someone caring about you. If you got too close it would be too hard to leave when it was time to go home. "What else did you want to show me?" The Doctor was lost in his thoughts so it took him a moment to comprehend what you had asked…"Oh yes!" He said jumping up onto his knees. "Uh there is the garden, pool, a fighting range, you can go sky diving along the moon, and we can go to the trampolines they have set up next to certain buildings!" You just laughed as he went on excitedly. Finally you stood up from the bed taking his waiting hand and ran towards whatever adventure called you next.

Authors note: Hi guys! I'm not really sure how long it's been since the last chapter but here's the new one! I hope you like it! So far I've liked every chapter of this story and I hope you do as well. I personally really enjoyed reading this chapter and writing it was cool too. I just really hope you guys like it since you all waited so long to see if it was going to be one chapter or not and all that jazz. Anyway have a great Saturday!