Come Home

Word Count: 1110

Pairings: 11th Doctor x reader

Warnings: Angst, Possible trigger, (Don’t worry it’s a happy ending!)

A/N: Feel free to drop me a request, and enjoy the story!

Summary: The Doctor had been worried when you, his wife, had nearly lost your life during one of his trips. Worried about the possibility of losing you entirely, he took you back to present day Earth, and left you there. That was two years ago, and he had regretted it ever since but held fast in his decision. He just didn’t realize how much it had broken you.

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“Doctor why are we here?” Amy asked.

The TARDIS was invisible, and he was standing in front of the door. He watched a beautiful (Y/H/C) haired girl painting the scenery of the little town. Her back was to them, and he watched as she painted the town’s little old church with the bell tower.

“That’s my wife (Y/N)…” The Doctor said quietly.

Rory and Amy exchanged shocked looks. Then looked at you and back to the Doctor.

“You know I’ve been all over and time and space, and she is still my favorite artist! She used to throw paint at me if I tried to mess with her while she was painting.” The Doctor laughed.

His laugh turned into a sad smile. He turned around walking back towards the counsel.

“Well why don’t you go say hi?” Amy asked.

“No!” The Doctor shouted.

That made them go silent, he looked solemnly at the controls.

“I’ve put her in danger to many times…besides she looks happier.” The Doctor said, though the last part sounded more like he was trying to convince himself.

He continued fiddling with the TARDIS controls. Amy looked back at you. She noticed how you picked up the blue paint. That confused the redhead, there was nothing that blue in the scenery you were painting. She had an internal argument with herself debating on whether to meddle or to stay out of it. Amy being Amy of course decided to meddle. She quietly slipped out while Rory and the Doctor were distracted.

“What are you painting?” Amy asked.

You jumped in surprise, luckily not smearing any paint. You looked over your shoulder at the redheaded woman and smiled.

“Just the town.” You said.

“Do you live here?” Amy asked already knowing the answer.

You moved over making room for Amy to sit beside you. She thanked you and sat down.

“No, I travel a lot, so I paint where I’ve been.” You shrugged.

“Do you like traveling?” Amy asked.

“I love it, I used to go on so many adventures with my husband.” You laughed.

You began adding the blue to the painting. Amy didn’t fail to notice your smile didn’t quite reach your eyes.

“Oh I bet those were fun.” Amy laughed nudging you.

“The best, there was a lot of running but I loved every moment.” You agreed.

Amy stared at the beautiful painting. She realized You were painting the TARDIS. She stared at your sad looking eyes a moment before clearing her throat.

“Do you two not travel anymore?” Amy asked carefully.

You paused and smiled sadly. You lowered your hand and glanced at her.

“I haven’t seen him in a few years. I just hope he’s happier where ever he is. I know it sounds silly but I’ve painted all of my travels around Earth for him.” You whispered.

Amy felt her heart breaking slightly at your words. You blinked back tears and resumed painting.

“Why?”

“You ask a lot of questions, very curious, my husband would have liked you.” You smiled.

You took a moment to answer her question.

“Because if he ever comes back, I want to show him everywhere I’ve been.” You finished painting the TARDIS.

Your painting looked just like a photographic it was so well done.

“And what’s that?” Amy asked pointing to the TARDIS, pretending she didn’t know.

“It’s what we used to travel in, silly I know traveling in a blue box. Trust me though it was much bigger on the inside.” You winked.

“Bit of a mad man then? Traveling around in a blue box?” Amy teased.

You laughed and nodded. She noticed when you talked of the Doctor, your smile did reach your eyes, even if it was only slightly.

“He is, I put it in all my painting, so he’s always with me.”

This time you could barely even force a smile. Amy had to stop herself from telling you he was right there. She excused herself but you hardly noticed to lost in your thoughts. She hurried back to the TARDIS. The Doctor was not happy with her when she walked in, but she didn’t care. She slapped him shocking him into silence.

“You are an idiot raggedy man. She would have followed you anywhere. She’s painted all her travels for you to see if you ever came back and put the TARDIS in all of them!” Amy snapped.

The Doctor turned away from her hanging his head. He refused to cry and tried desperately not to think of you upset.

“She’s not safe with me.” The Doctor muttered.

They heard a thud followed by someone crying out. They all looked back out the doors. You had knocked over your easel by mistake. Although your painting was fine, the questions and memories Amy had invoked had already pushed you to your limit. The easel falling was all it took to push you over the edge and you broke down. You were crying on your knees. The Doctor’s hearts broke, and he took a step forward but stopped himself.

“Doctor…what did I do? Why did you leave me?” You cried.

You pulled your knees to your chest sobbing. You didn’t try to stop the tears that blurred your vision, it was pointless. The Timelord felt angry with himself, seeing you so broken and crying so hard, letting yourself think that you had done something to drive him away. The Doctor felt his resolve disappear. He ran out of the TARDIS. He fell to his knees beside you and pulled you into his arms. You (Y/E/C) eyes widened.

“My love I am so sorry. Please don’t cry.” Doctor said tearing up himself.

“D-Doctor?” You whispered.

He had regenerated since the last time you saw him, but he was still your Doctor. You wrapped your arms around him crying on his shoulder. Your voice was so broken with your next words that he felt a fresh wave of guilt hit him.

“Please don’t leave me again.”

“Never again my beautiful wife. I love you so much. I’ll never do that to you again. Oh Y/N, I’m so sorry.”

For a moment you just sat in each other’s embrace. When you pulled apart, he kissed your forehead. He carried you back into the TARDIS. When you saw Amy, she broke out into a large smile. You hugged Amy, whenever the Doctor sat you on your feet.

“Thank you so much.” You whispered.

Amy hugged back smiling in glee. The Doctor pulled you out of her arms and hugged you tightly. You couldn’t help the laugh that escaped your lips.

“I love you, Y/N.” He whispered in your ear.