The time and space traveller's wife

gallifreyburning:

The Doctor had catalogued at least two dozen variations of hand-holding with Rose Tyler, but most fell into three primary categories.

First, there was the practical grip, meant for keeping together in a tight spot, good for running toward trouble or away from danger. Palms pressed together, thumbs and fingers wrapped tight around the outside of each other’s hands.

Second, there was the comforting grip, meant for reassurance and a reminding that the other person was present, that they weren’t alone in facing whatever challenge was in front of them. Fingers intertwined and fingertips pressed against the back of each other’s hand, with the barest brush of palms.

And third, but certainly not least in the Doctor’s mind, was the hand-holding that Rose initiated during those moments when it served no practical purpose. For instance, on any given evening in the TARDIS kitchen she’d come to stand with him in front of the microwave while the popcorn popped, and she’d nonchalantly caress his fingertips with her own. Or afterward when they watched The Princess Bride (his choice, of course), and she’d plop down on the couch beside him. He’d already had his arm resting across the back of the pillows, so it wasn’t like he made a move on her or anything. She’d fuss until he took off his leather jacket so she could settle her head his shoulder and pull his arm down across herself. And when she spent the movie playing with his fingers and stroking his palm with her thumb just like that … well … impractical hand-holding was highly underrated, the Doctor decided. 

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