It was too early, that sort of early that made one's head ache at just thought of getting up, and only a steaming hot shower could truly relieve the pressure in your sinuses. That sort of early where you fought for sleep as fiercely as the last soldier on a battlefield defending his nation.

( It was never too early for the Doctor to come in and shake one out of a relaxing sleep... )

Character: The Seventh Doctor
Word Count: 1,121
Prompt: 120.1. Setting/scenario: Accidentally getting engaged
Notes: The aliens mentioned are the start of the Slitheen family (Raxacoricofallapatorian) government infiltration.