I Got My Heart Right Here

[mcinstry]

Title: I Got My Heart Right Here
Rating: M 
Words: 6,622

Summary: “Most people wouldn't be able to forgive what I did. Especially not after everything you went through to get to my full Time Lord self.”

Author's Notes: This is the LONG awaited sequel to  It's Not a Game. A huge thank you goes out to jer832 for helping me out so much with this one. She was

Comments

[mcinstry]

Awh, you're too kind. :) I'm so happy that this fic is so far up there on your list.

[mcinstry]

Awh, that's so kind of you. Thank you. :D

[jer832]

There is so much to say, so much to compliment. But this is what I'm going to focus on, instead of the emotional honesty of their actions, and the beauty and controlled power of your writing style:

“Why am I still here?” he blurts
When she speaks her voice is heavy. “I did put everything I had into getting back to you. I spent years trying to find a crack between our universes so I could just see you and hear you finish that damn sentence.” Rose looks at him suddenly, her eyes damp as she pulls her knees up to her chest. She looks very small and young, and he dislikes that he’s made her feel that way. “But because I spent all that time trying to get back to you, I’m not ready to let you go for anything.” She gives a sardonic chuckle, tilting her head back once more. “I suppose that makes me a bit of a pushover, but I don’t care.”I believe that the essential question that Rose/Metacrisis Doctor fanfic writers have to answer for a believable story is: Why should Rose be happy dumped in another dimension with a human, a stranger, a

[mcinstry]

Geez, you are too kind. After spending so long editing this darn thing with me, you come back and review it. :)

I'm very glad that the emotional side of each of them came across clearly. That's exactly what I wanted.

[jer832]

I know some people asked you about Rose's reaction at the end of "It's Not a Game". I know that you spent a lot of time, as you wrote this, seriously considering that question in terms of what you, the writer, believe she'd do the next day... the next week... And why.

Anyone reading the marvelously touching (no pun) intimacy scene knows without doubt that he is "a stranger in a strange land". Her actions and answers show the love of a physically and emotionally matured Rose, through her understanding and empathy.

And you got a GUH and a SOG rec!

[mcinstry]

Thank you very much :) I think you did comment on the last one.

I'm glad you like my writing style. I was a bit wary of this darker theme, but I it's good to know it turned out well.

You're quite welcome ;)

[scifiangel]

Wow! Seriously, wow! That was brilliant! So loving, tender, sensual, and just palin gorgeous! I hope you write more.

[mcinstry]

Awh, thank you. :D I plan to write a lot once I have more time on my hands.

I'm glad you liked. Thank you for commenting.

[fogsblue]

This is perfect. After the events of the previous story this has a gorgeous slow build up. It's completely believable and very true to the characters.

Seriously, this is wonderful.

[mcinstry]

I was going for super slow. I wanted them to take their time to acclimate to each other. I'm glad that it's believable.

Thank you. :)