afterwards

[soaring_smiles]

afterwards, nine/rose, G
she tucks her head into his shoulder, not in the least surprised it fits. 1,665

Comments

[bloose09]

This beautiful fic is like a intricate dance. The Doctor and Rose both wanting so much more, but settling for circling one another both being too afraid to go too far. The language you use adds to the feeling of intimacy.

I loved this part:
Sometimes she wonders whether he stores all the tenderness in him, uses it on her and the needy. He cups her cheek in his palm, rough fingers catching her skin. She closes her eyes out of either exhaustion or contentment, enjoying the moments he lets himself touch her. He doesn’t do it as often as she likes, but it’s dizzying when he does.

The last line was so perfect. *sighs*

Thanks for posting!

[soaring_smiles]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I'm so happy you liked it this much:)

[superioritea]

This is so lovely. I loved the quiet tenderness of it all, the Doctor's protectiveness, Rose's determination.

[soaring_smiles]

Thanks! I always think he was very tender with her, really, so I'm glad I caught that ;)

[gallifrey_eire]

*sighs* Yeah, this is absolutely, totally and completely lovely.

Perfect ending, as well!

[soaring_smiles]

Well thank you :D You know, that ending gave me no end of trouble. So happy it came out well :P

[fogsblue]

Love this, the trying to be close without being too close and still needing each other. It's just like them.

[soaring_smiles]

Thanks! I always get that feeling with them, so I'm glad that translated well into the story:)

[ionlyknowwho]

I love this so much. It's absolutely beautiful, so perfectly in tune with Nine and Rose. *bookmarks to reread on rainy days*

[soaring_smiles]

Thank you! I love writing 9/Rose, they're just so lovely to play with :)