who would you say your favorite doctor who companion is?
I'm boring but probably Donna!
Donna is fantastic and what makes her time as the Doctor's companion work so well is that she comes on board as something of an equal. Like if she had first joined at the end of runaway bride, she'd have been wide-eyed and looking to the Doctor to take her on amazing adventures which is obviously cool but not their dynamic.
Instead she joins the Doctor a year later after she's spent a year looking for aliens and other phenomenon on her own. She tried to travel and it wasn't really working as she'd liked without that magic box taking her anywhere so she decided to seek out the Doctor. When they meet again in Partners in crime, they're essentially equals, doing the very same things and investigating in similar ways.
At the end of the episode she makes the offer to travel with the Doctor and he agrees.
And this sets up the rest of their series. She doesn't let the Doctor lead her, she makes her own decisions and pushes back against him where necessary. Obviously she needs to rely on him for his space knowledge but she doesn't let that faze her. She believes the Docotr needs a companion to keep him human and her first few adventures really highlight it, between the impossible decisions he is given in Fires of Pompeii and his having taken the Oods plight for granted in Planet of the Ood until they're faced with it.
The Doctor and Donna's partnership is just incredible. And I haven't even mentioned how much fun it is!
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𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐅𝐀𝐍 | P.B x reader
authors notes : i know absolutely nothing about cheerleading or cheer comps. But I hope you enjoyed
requested by : anon
paige bueckers x competitive cheerleader reader
warnings : none
word count : 1.1k
best suited in dark mode !
You sighed and walked into Paige’s apartment tiredly. exhausted from the numerous hours spent practicing with your teammates.
With All Star Worlds right around the corner, you had been at the gym practicing with your team almost every day.
Leaving you fatigue and eager to go home and be held in Paige’s warm embrace. Desperate to listen to her voice as you fell asleep in her arms.
Throwing your cheer practice bag on the floor by the entrance, you shut the door and walked further into the apartment. The sound of footsteps coming from the hallway seconds after the door had closed
Immediately coming from around the corner to greet you, it seemed as if the blonde had been waiting impatiently for your arrival.
A grin on her face as her hand trailed down to your waist, pulling you in for a passionate kiss. Paige finally felt at peace, having you in her embrace after going all day without seeing you.
“Hi baby, how was cheer practice?” She asked, her hand remaining on your waist as she smiled ear to ear.
“It was so exhausting” She began, the blondes eyes focused on you — giving you all of her attention. “Coach lectured us about how we can’t lack energy on stage like we do at practice.”
Paige laughed, a wide grin on her face. “You know, I could totally be a competitive cheerleader. if i wanted to” She spoke confidently “Just without the flips n’ shit, that’s way out of my category”
The blonde often times begged you to teach her your routines. Determined to learn them no matter how complicated they were.
Always having you seated on the living room couch, showcasing the steps you taught her proudly. Even daring to showcase and teach her teammates the steps as well.
Deeming herself as your Biggest Fan, which you never doubted whatsoever. The girl always showed up at your competitions and always helped you get ready. Explaining that she wouldn’t optionally miss any of them for the world.
Even when her games fell on the day of your competitions, Paige would always facetime you and watch as you got get ready through the screen. Wishing you luck and having a bouquet of flowers waiting when you returned home.
“Keep it up and Coach might just make you my replacement.” You laughed at your girlfriend, walking past her and making your way to the bedroom — looking through dresser drawers for a pair of pajamas.
“Oh! are we taking a shower?” Paige asked, her attention drifting away from the cheer topic as she watched you lay out the pajamas. Consisting of her hoodie and a pair of pajama shorts.
Walking over to the dresser as well, the blonde began picking out new pajamas to put on. Despite knowing she had showered less than an hour ago.
“No, I’m taking a shower — you already showered” You told Paige, walking into the bathroom. The girl trailing behind you like a lost puppy in disbelief.
“That is not fair! Another shower won’t hurt anyone!” Paige exclaimed, walking into the bathroom with you as she sat on the bathroom countertop.
“I’m hot and sweaty, i’ll be out soon” You promised your girlfriend, placing a kiss on her cheek as you turned the shower temperature on cold.
“I can cool you off better than the shower can.” She muttered beneath her breath, rolling her eyes as she exited the bathroom.
▏cheer comp day !
“Paige! I said high ponytail, not low ponytail!” You exclaimed, taking the elastic out of your hair as you looked back at your girlfriend who stood behind you. Holding the look of a stressed and confused mom.
“Well I don’t even do my own hair, you do!” Paige spoke as she opened safari, googling what a high ponytail looked like.
Acting as if she had never seen the hairstyle in her life. Forgetting the fact you had to wear one during nearly every competition.
Hair products, makeup and a wide array of other items laid out on the stand connected to the mirror. You watched as Paige sprayed unnecessary amounts of hairspray on your hair. Setting the phone down as she started the style over.
“Okay wait, I remember this now!” Paige exclaimed as she brushed your hair upwards. You slowly beginning to wish you’d hadn’t agreed to her doing you hair.
The blonde spent the entire car ride pleading to help you get ready, specifically asking to help do your hair and watch you do the required makeup.
Unable to say no, you eventually gave into the girl’s pleads. Allowing her to mess with your hair until she successfully pulled it into tight high ponytail. “Got it!” She beamed, grabbing the navy blue bow that was covered with sparkles. Placing it front and center as it normally was.
Quickly doing a light face of makeup with the help of your girlfriend, Paige gave you the occasional time check — letting you know how much longer you had until it was time to preform.
When it came down to competitions, Paige acted like an over the top cheer mom. Always making sure to be on time and making sure everything was going the way it was supposed to.
Making sure all your bags were packed the night before and even loading them into the car that same night. The blonde didn’t mess around when it came to cheer competitions. Always making sure there was no room for anything to go wrong.
Standing up in your shimmery, navy blue cheer costume with the word ‘Uconn’ engraved in a cursive font on the front. Paige embraced you one last time before you had to preform.
“I love you, and you’re gonna do so well” She smiled, wrapping her arms around your waist as she whispered the words of affection to you. Wanting to make sure you carried her support during the performance.
“I love you too. And you’re gonna be in the audience watching, right?” You questioned out of nervousness, looking up at her as you broke the hug.
“I always am and always will be” Paige reassured, watching as your other teammates made their way out of the dressing room.
You smiled at the girl and nodded, hurrying behind the others. Thinking about how lucky you were to have Paige in your life.
Her being someone who brought nothing but positive memories, treating you like a piece of fine china and always offering unconditional support.
Always showing up whenever you needed her the most, and being the first person you always spotted in the audience — cheering at the top of her lungs.
It was safe to say that Paige Bueckers really was your Number One fan.
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i’m so so so sorry if this was bad! I actually have zero knowledge when it comes to competitive cheer. But I hope you enjoy !! Requests are open too !
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