You slowly open your eyes, adjusting to the bright lights above your head.You test your senses and find you are lying in a warm bed with white sheets and pillows supporting your head. You feel fuzzy and off, like everything is moving without you. Blinking some more, you turn your head to meet a concentrated pair of hazel eyes, gazing at you a little blankly.
You frown and the eyes blink, and you remember where you are and what happened. You must be on the Tardis, and you are conscious, which means you are still alive.
The hazel eyes are gaging your reaction as you turn your head to look back up at the ceiling.
"Why" she whispers as you brace. You knew it was coming.
"Yesterday my sister died. If I couldn't hold her in death, then I would meet her there instead" you mutter under your breath.
"You're 17, you have your entire life ahead of you. You are young and strong and beautiful and intelligent. Please (Yn)." She says when you don't respond."
"I cant go home" you whisper. She nods, and reaches forward to squeeze your shoulder, you try your hardest not to flinch as she is beyond your vision when you lie like this.
She sighs then attempts a smile.
"Then come away with me. Not forever I know, but until you're ready to return home?"
You turn your head to face her and nod. There are so many things you want to say, but the words don't come. It doesn't matter. The Doctor understands.
* * *
You return to your room that afternoon to find the bed made neatly and the room tidier than you left it in your stumbling state this morning.
You take a trip to the bathroom and find your drug cabinet all cleared out. You sigh but it isn't unexpected. The Doctor cares for you far more than you deserve, you've found.
It is just past 6pm and you realise again how hungry you are. You suppose there must be food, for Yaz is human, even if time lords don't eat. You change into some joggers and a comfy hoodie and set out to explore the Tardis.
You take some left turns then a right and find a kitchen, conveniently placed near your room. Inside is Yaz, nibbling on strawberries. She looks up and smiles, but it's your least favourite smile in the world; the pity smile.
"Help yourself" she says indicating the room, and you don't hesitate. You find bread in a cupboard and butter in the fridge. You eat with gusto and Yaz giggles.
"You look like you haven't eaten in days" she says with a warm smile.
"I haven't" you reply before you realised how messed up that sounds. You look up and see Yazs' smile falter.
"I'd better share these then" she says, sliding the plate of strawberries toward you. You smile in response and finish your bread course, moving quickly onto the strawberries.
"You know what would make these even better?" Says Yaz reaching into a tall cupboard on a step stool. "melted chocolate!" She looks down and wobbles, losing her balance. She squeals as she falls, but quick as a flash The Doctor appears, catching her from behind before she hits the floor.
Both burst out laughing and fall to the floor in peals of giggles, and you realise how cute the two women would be together, then wonder if they're a couple already....? No Yaz is blushing furiously and thanking the blonde awkwardly, and The Doctor is nervously wiping her hands on her blue trousers.
You smile to yourself. They both deserved the best, and from what you've seen so far, they are very close to the best.
"So you were listening at the door?" Asks Yaz slyly,
"Mmm?" murmurs The Doctor noncommittally, then pops a strawberry in her grinning mouth. She chews and catches you staring before you look away.
She swallows and smiles again.
"Something wrong (Y/n)?"
"I thought you well... weren't human?"
"Doesn't mean I can't enjoy your foods, basic as they are, still they are very nutritious! Good for the hearts" she replies. You continue staring.
"Hearts? Plural?"
The Doctor swallows her huge bite of fruit and looks at you with a grin.
"Yes sorry I've got two hearts, perks of being a time lady if you will"
You stare some more then choose to accept it. Honestly, was it even worth questioning?
Instead you consume a couple more strawberries deep in thought while Yaz and The Doctor chat at the counter. You finish and turn to leave inconspicuously.
"Goodnight (Y/n)" says The Doctor with another smile, Yaz nodding next to her.
"Goodnight" you say, and turn to head to bed. This day had been exhausting, and strange and painful, and you were more than ready for it to end.
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FanfictionStory synopsis: Traumatised by the loss of a loved one, The Doctor takes you away to show you the galaxy, and prove to you that life is worth living. This story is set after Revolution of the Daleks, when Graham and Ryan have left. These are your ge...