I said it, and I'm not embarrassed about how I feel. But he doesn't even know me. He's had me on the TARDIS a grand total of twice from his perspective. So why did I—

[ The words come out almost as soon as Red's done speaking and she looks at Red again. She isn't crying, but she is emotional, chin trembling just a little. ]

I've never loved someone so much I'd die for them. I mean, not someone who didn't have their blood in my veins. [ If she could go back and save her mum, or do anything to save her, Clara would do it in a heartbeat. ] I always thought it'd be terrifying, to realize you were about to die, and it was scary, but I love him. [ The last four words trail off, and she opens her mouth again to speak, then closes it, trying to organize her thoughts. ]

He's gone for me, the Time Lord I fell in love with, and I guess I just thought maybe here. Except I fucked it up and said too much, too soon. He wouldn't stop pressing about why his life over mine; I didn't have another answer for him. Lucky for me, he didn't even get it. [ He's so incredibly brilliant, but sometimes he misses things completely. This time, she's glad. ]

He told me he was fond of me, too.