I see you.
When his expression turns suddenly sad again, Clara’s heart breaks a little. She wants to make this right, to fix it, but doesn’t know how. All she knows is that she has a compelling need to comfort him.
Tenderly, she reaches up with her right hand to trace his left eyebrow with her fingertips. He tenses a bit, but then relaxes under her gentle touch. She feels his eyelashes brush her palm when he closes his eyes, trusting her. This gift of trust emboldens her, and she continues her study of his face.
She trails her fingers over the creases at the corner of his eye, across his cheekbone and down the ridge of his aquiline nose, then strokes the line at the side of his mouth. When her fingertips brush the edge of his slightly parted lips, his breath hitches, just a little. She caresses his chin, feeling the slight prickle of grey stubble, and finally places her hand on his cheek, lightly resting it there.
He opens his eyes again, and gazes at her, his expression inscrutable. He leans into her touch then turns his face to place a tender kiss into her palm. Clara feels her own breath catch in her throat. He hasn’t kissed her hand since…
Beautiful fragile human skin. Like parchment.
Then the Doctor does something truly unexpected. He clasps her hand in his own, and turns her palm towards his chest, where he presses it between his hearts. She is moved by the gesture, and feels a steady warmth spread through her upper body.
He watches her, and there is more to his expression now: so much more. There is understanding … and a hint of fear? And love. She feels guilty; she doesn’t deserve it, any of it. Especially not the love.
Do you think I care for you so little that betraying me would make a difference?
The power of his gaze nearly overwhelms her, and she looks away again. The Doctor lifts his hands to her face and gently cups her cheeks, turning her face back towards his. He gives her a small reassuring smile.
“Clara. I’m still here. Let me show you.”
His skin is soft and cool to the touch as he caresses her earlobes with the tips of his fingers. He glances down at her lips, and when he looks into her eyes again, his pupils are dilated and dark, his eyelids hooded, a new expression on his face: Desire.
She forgets to breathe.
I thought I hated you.
He brushes his thumb lightly over her lips.
I could never hate you.
He leans closer, and she can feel his warm breath on her mouth. She inhales, a gasp escaping her lips, as her eyelids flutter shut.
She wonders what he tastes like.
And then, she knows.
He tastes of black coffee, seven sugars, and starlight.
You kissed me.
You blushed.
She blushes.
Suddenly, the kiss is more than a kiss. The Doctor’s mind connects with hers, first as a tingle, then a crackle of golden energy, then the rush of the time winds flowing through her where skin touches skin.
She sees what he sees: beauty darkness life death rebirth, endless possibility, eternity. She feels what he feels: grief fear anger joy wonder forgiveness regret resolve…and love – so much love.
I see you.When his expression turns suddenly sad again, Clara’s heart breaks a little. She wants to make this right, to fix it, but doesn’t know how. All she knows is that she has a compelling need to comfort him.Tenderly, she reaches up with her right hand to trace his left eyebrow with her fingertips. He tenses a bit, but then relaxes under her gentle touch. She feels his eyelashes brush her palm when he closes his eyes, trusting her. This gift of trust emboldens her, and she continues her study of his face.She trails her fingers over the creases at the corner of his eye, across his cheekbone and down the ridge of his aquiline nose, then strokes the line at the side of his mouth. When her fingertips brush the edge of his slightly parted lips, his breath hitches, just a little. She caresses his chin, feeling the slight prickle of grey stubble, and finally places her hand on his cheek, lightly resting it there.He opens his eyes again, and gazes at her, his expression inscrutable. He leans into her touch then turns his face to place a tender kiss into her palm. Clara feels her own breath catch in her throat. He hasn’t kissed her hand since…Beautiful fragile human skin. Like parchment.Then the Doctor does something truly unexpected. He clasps her hand in his own, and turns her palm towards his chest, where he presses it between his hearts. She is moved by the gesture, and feels a steady warmth spread through her upper body.He watches her, and there is more to his expression now: so much more. There is understanding … and a hint of fear? And love. She feels guilty; she doesn’t deserve it, any of it. Especially not the love.Do you think I care for you so little that betraying me would make a difference?The power of his gaze nearly overwhelms her, and she looks away again. The Doctor lifts his hands to her face and gently cups her cheeks, turning her face back towards his. He gives her a small reassuring smile.“Clara. I’m still here. Let me show you.”His skin is soft and cool to the touch as he caresses her earlobes with the tips of his fingers. He glances down at her lips, and when he looks into her eyes again, his pupils are dilated and dark, his eyelids hooded, a new expression on his face: Desire.She forgets to breathe.I thought I hated you.He brushes his thumb lightly over her lips.I could never hate you.He leans closer, and she can feel his warm breath on her mouth. She inhales, a gasp escaping her lips, as her eyelids flutter shut.She wonders what he tastes like.And then, she knows.He tastes of black coffee, seven sugars, and starlight.You kissed me.You blushed.She blushes.Suddenly, the kiss is more than a kiss. The Doctor’s mind connects with hers, first as a tingle, then a crackle of golden energy, then the rush of the time winds flowing through her where skin touches skin.She sees what he sees: beauty darkness life death rebirth, endless possibility, eternity. She feels what he feels: grief fear anger joy wonder forgiveness regret resolve…and love – so much love.
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