SITE FOR SORE EYES - CHAPTER 29
Title: Site for Sore Eyes - Chapter 29
Author: iantosdreamer46
Genre: AU
Pairings/Characters: Ianto/Jack, Tosh/Owen, Gwen/Rhys, Chris/Damien
Summary:Jack is the owner of a construction company and has been asked by his two friends to build their new house in Cardiff. Ianto goes to work for Jack after leaving London and his ex girlfriend.
Rating: NC-17 Overall
Wordcount: 2,748
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters, they belong to the BBC and RTD, I just like to experiment with them from time to time.
A/N I've discovered that AU's are addictive. This is forzazajbwho started me with these and I hope it goes someway to making her smile.
A/N2 Apologies for any of you who are getting this multiple times, it's cross posted
A/N3 Some of the incidents that are mentioned in the story have actually happened. They were incidents that were on sites I've worked on
As they entered Jack’s house, Ianto stopped.
“What’s wrong my love?”
“I’m going to miss you tonight cariad.”
“You don’t have to go, you could stay with me.”
“Oh Jack, as much as I’d love to, I do have to go and sort my things out at mams. I’m sorry, please forgive me?”
“There’s that word again. I told you, I will respect anything you want to do?”
“Right now Jack I want you to take me to bed and make love to me. Knowing that you love me and showing me will keep me going until I see you again. Now please, take me to Heaven.”
“It will be my pleasure sweetheart.” Jack took Ianto’s hand, led him up the stairs and for the next hour he took his young lover to such a high that he didn’t want to let him go.
Watching him get dressed, Jack felt a stirring again. He was amazed at the reactions he had towards his Ianto. He palmed a hand over it trying to calm down. Ianto saw.
“That’s my job cariad.” As he went and placed a hand over Jack’s.
“Yan, if I don’t get you home now, I may not be in a fit state to drive you.”
“mmm sounds interesting. Come on then, but I promise I’ll come back. I’ll be thinking of you until I see you tomorrow.”
“Oh you don’t know how much I’ll be thinking of you.” He pulled Ianto in for a passionate kiss.
Hand entwined in hand, they collected the keys to the SUV and reluctantly Jack drove Ianto home. All the while Ianto’s hand was on Jack’s thigh, stroking his thumb across the material of the trousers that was between him and Jack. It took all of Jack’s concentration to drive.
Pulling up outside Ianto’s, Jack turned to him “Yan….I….will you….oh never mind.”
“What’s wrong cariad?”
“Nothing, I’m just going to miss you tonight. I’ve got used to having you in my bed when I go to sleep and again when I wake up.”
“You’ll see me tomorrow at work. I’ve got things to check in the office first thing so I’ll be there early, say around 7.30am.”
“Oh yeah” Just remembered I’ve got those letters to finish. Yeah, I’ll be there about that time also.”
“I love you Captain Harkness, I’ll see you in the morning then?”
“Mmm definitely. I love you too Mr Jones.” He leant across to kiss him lightly so he was surprised when Ianto pulled him close and kissed him with renewed passion. Ianto snaked his arms around Jack, oblivious to the stares from his mother and sister.
Breaking apart, foreheads resting against one another, Jack realised they were being watched. He’d seen movement out of the corner of his eye. He quickly moved away from Ianto.
“Jack? What’s the matter?”
“Oh, erm, we seem to have an audience.”
Ianto looked and saw his mam and Rhi open mouthed at the front window. “Let’s give them something to look at!”
“But….”
“But what Jack?”
“Aren’t you worried what they’ll say?”
“Not anymore cariad. What we have is right, I can see that now, and I want everyone to know I’m in love with the most gorgeous man around.”
“No, I’m in love the most gorgeous man in Cardiff.” They laughed as Ianto pulled Jack in for another passionate kiss, tongues duelling for supremacy, finally breaking apart when they needed to breathe.
Ianto had a wicked grin on his face. “Watch this Jack.” He turned to see his mam and Rhi still watching them, so he smiled and waved at the pair of them. They realised the two men knew they were there, blushed and moved away from the window.
Jack and Ianto laughed. “Ianto Jones you certainly have one wicked sense of humour, and that’s one reason why I love you. The other is you have a hot body.”
“Why thank you Captain Harkness. Now I really must go and face the grilling of a lifetime. I’ll see you at work tomorrow cariad. Oh one more thing….”
“Yes my love….”
“Dream about me tonight as I’m going to dream about you.”
“You never leave my thoughts sweetheart.”
Ianto got out and watched as Jack pulled away. He’d so wanted to stay, but didn’t want to overstay his welcome.
“Mam, Rhi, I’m home. Oh yeah, you already know that don’t you?” He smiled to himself.
“Ianto, we’re in here, come and join us for a coffee.”
He went into his mam’s front room, a grin on his face.
“You’re a dark horse Ianto, how long have you been gay?”
“Rhi!” his mother admonished.
“What? I’m only asking. Well Ianto, you gonna tell me?”
“Rhi, I’m not….it’s not….it’s not men.
“Well he looked like a man to me!”
“You don’t understand, it’s just Jack. I….he….he’s funny, gorgeous, sexy and he loves me.”
“Hell Ianto, that was quick. You getting married then, or whatever gay men do?”
“Rhi, if your brother is happy then leave him be. He deserves to have some fun and happiness in his life after….well after….”
“Lisa, mam. You can say her name, I won’t go to pieces. I’ve realised she didn’t love me, not like Jack. I was….was just convenient. If I’m truthful mam, I don’t think I really loved her, not like I love Jack.” He stopped, “I….I mean. No….that’s the truth, I do love Jack Harkness. I know I haven’t known him very long, but it feels so right. I miss him when I’m not with him and I know he feels the same.”
“Bloody hell Ianto Jones, you do have it bad don’t you?”
“What are you doing home then if you say you miss him?”
“I’m new to all these feelings I have for him and I need to be sure they are right.”
“You’ve said you love him and miss him when he’s not there, to me you’ve just answered your own questions. And you say he feels the same?” Ianto nodded in answer to his mother’s question. “So son, what are you going to do about it?”
“I don’t know mam, I don’t know what Jack wants, long term.”
“Well you’re just going to have to ask him, aren’t you?”
Ianto nodded, “yeah, I’ve said I’m staying here for a couple of days, if that’s alright?” His mam nodded. “Then Jack and I have been invited out to dinner at Owen and Tosh’s on Wednesday and I’ll be staying at Jack’s that night.”
“Well then, there’s your chance to talk.”
“Thanks mam.”
“Glad to be of help.”
“Rhi you’re not saying much about what I’ve just told you. Normally you’ve got plenty to say for yourself.”
“It’s just a shock, my brother….gay. What’s Johnny going to say when he finds out?”
“I’ve told you, it’s just Jack, and I don’t really care what Johnny thinks. You’ve left him haven’t you?”
“Well….I’ve just been telling mam, before your shock display of affection, that he wants me to go back. He’s changed and he’s sorry and he loves me and Mica. So I’m going back to him tomorrow.”
“Yeah, till the next time.”
“Just because you’re in love with a wonderful man, as you put it, doesn’t give you the exclusive.”
“Rhi, I’m sorry. You do what you have to. I’m happy and I hope you will be too.”
“Ok, yeah, apology accepted. Listen, I’m sorry too. I see mam’s ok with….with everything, so yeah, you deserve to be happy. Am I forgiven?”
“Of course you are, come here.” Ianto held out his arms and his sister hugged him.
Jack reluctantly left Ianto and as he drove off watched through his rear view mirror as Ianto went through the front door. He hoped he’d be alright and his mam and sister wouldn’t give him too much of a hard time.
He pulled up outside his house, he didn’t want to go in, it would be empty without his Yan. He must have sat in the SUV for a while, as he jumped when his phone buzzed with a text message. He grinned when he saw the caller ID. Opening the message his mind was filled with recent hot images of earlier in the day in their office, then again in his bed. I’m missing you already cariad. A meeting of two bodies is needed first thing in the morning. See you - all of you - in the office, 7.30 sharp! Yan xxx
Jack read it a second time and answered As long as you come first, the meeting should be an intense one. I miss you too my love. See all of you, 7.30. Jack xxx He pressed send, then made his way into his empty house. He was just about to go up to bed, no point in sitting downstairs on his own, when his phone rang.
“Harkness”
“Jack, it’s Chris, how are you? Not interrupted anything have I? How’s Ianto, still keeping you warm?”
“Chris, I’m fine, no you’ve not interrupted anything and Ianto’s gone home.”
“Why Jack, you’ve not had an argument have you?”
“No Chris we haven’t. He’s gone home to sort his stuff out he’s got there.”
“Why, have you asked him to move in?”
“No, I haven’t. Look you haven’t rung just to quiz me on my love life have you?”
“No, we’re just leaving. We didn’t think there was any point hanging around here, when we could travel tonight and get there without fighting the traffic.”
“Well you still have your keys don’t you?”
“Yeah, we just didn’t want you to think there was someone breaking in if we arrive early morning.”
“Right, no worries. And Chris….”
“Yeah?”
“Can we have a chat tomorrow. There’s something I need to ask you?”
“Sure, that sounds serious, can you give me a clue?”
“If you don’t mind I’d rather talk face to face.”
“Ok, no worries. And Jack!”
“What?”
“Ask him.”
“Yeah I’ll talk to you when I see you.”
“Alright, goodnight Jack, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
“Night Chris. Thanks.” Jack hung up.
He wanted Ianto to move in, he missed him, the house felt so empty without him. But he didn’t want to go too quickly for the young man. It would be a huge step for Ianto, he’d talk to Chris when he saw him. He climbed the stairs, he couldn’t sit downstairs, not on his own. Jack you’re being silly. You’ve had six months of rattling around this house on your own. One or two nights shouldn’t make any difference. But he was lonely without Ianto.
Subconsciously he’d undressed, all the time thinking about his young lover. He climbed into bed realised the fait scent of Ianto was on the pillow next to him. He turned over and buried his face in the pillow, closing his eyes he thought about the young man that less than 24 hours ago was passionately making love to him. Instinctively he reached a hand down and felt the stirrings. Palming his hand over it he smiled. I love you Ianto Jones, and want to be with you forever.
Ianto had left his mam and Rhi talking about her moving back in with Johnny. Ianto never really got on with him, thought he was too loud. He knew Johnny would have a field day when he found out about Jack. Ianto realised he didn’t care what Johnny thought he loved Jack and no one could take that away from him. He reached for his phone and sent Jack a text. He needed to see him before anyone else arrived on site. Seconds later his phone buzzed with a reply. Smiling at the double entendre of Jack’s message he set to and emptied a box. It took forever, he was thinking about Jack, and how much he was missing him. He’d gone from being single to being in a fantastic relationship in the space of a week.
He left the box and went and sat on his bed. It was getting late and he had to be at work early in the morning. Undressing he realised he couldn’t stop thinking about Jack and palmed a hand over the reaction he was having. I love you Jack Harkness and I miss you. Climbing into bed he hugged his pillow wishing he’d not come home. But he needed to get clear in his head his feeling for the older man. As he drifted off to sleep he knew that being with Jack was the right thing to do.
Jack’s alarm went off. He’d not really slept much, he’d been thinking about Ianto for most of the night. He’d decided he was going to ask him to move in. He’d heard Damien and Chris arrive home, but wasn’t sure what time it had been.
He went for a shower to see if that would revive him. He was still thinking about Ianto when he heard movement behind him in the kitchen.
“Mmm morning Jack. You ok?”
“Yeah, I suppose. Didn’t expect you to be up. What time did you get in? I heard you but didn’t register the time.”
“It was about 3 o’clock, sorry if we woke you.”
“No Chris you didn’t. I haven’t really slept much. Been thinking.”
“Careful Jack, that’s dangerous.”
“Yeah, I know. Want a coffee then I’ll tell you what I’ve decided.”
“Sounds intriguing, yeah coffee sounds good.”
Jack handed the steaming mug of coffee over, checked his watch, he had about 15 minutes before he had to leave for work, and sat down.
“You sure you’re ok Jack?”
“I will be. Let me finish before you say anything then tell me whether I’m being stupid or if I’m doing the right thing.”
“Ok” Chris watched his friend, concerned about the serious look on Jack’s face.
“Not sure where to start, but here goes. Ianto is gorgeous, sexy, makes me happy. I love him with all my heart, I’m lost without him, that’s why I had trouble sleeping last night. So….so I’m going to ask him to move in with me.”
“Wow, I….erm….”
“You think it’s too soon?”
“No Jack, I don’t think it’s too soon. I’ve not seen you so happy and relaxed for a very long time. I suggested you ask him, but didn’t think you’d do it.”
“I’ve not felt like this about anyone before, not even Hart. I missed Ianto so much last night and I love him so very much.”
“That’s great Jack. I’m pleased for you, when you going to ask him?”
“This morning. I’m meeting him early on site before everyone else arrives. I’m going to ask him then. As you and Damien are living here, I didn’t want to drop the bombshell without talking to you first.”
“Hey, it’s your house and we are only guests.”
“No….you’re my friends and this is your home for as long as you want. Now, I’d better go. I’ll see you tonight.”
“Is Ianto coming home tonight?”
“No he’s staying at his mams tonight. We’re going to Tosh and Owens for dinner tomorrow night, so he’s back here then.”
“Ok, we might call to site, all depends how we’re feeling after that long drive last night.”
“No worries. If I don’t see you on site I’ll see you both tonight. Now, go back to your gorgeous hottie and take him to Heaven, you deserve some you time.”
“Thanks Jack, I wouldn’t be without him. Now go to your gorgeous man. We’ll see you later.”
Ianto felt like throwing his alarm clock across the room. He hadn’t slept very well, he was thinking about Jack. He was missing him. He climbed out of bed and went and stood under the spray of the shower. He had wanted to stay at Jack’s but he needed to sort his head out.
He made his way to the kitchen and found his mam already there.
“You’re up early mam, something wrong?”
“No love, just wanted to know if you’re ok?”
“Yeah mam, I am. I love Jack and I know it’s right. I missed him last night, I don’t care what people think anymore. I’m me and no one is going to change that.”
“I’m happy if you are. Remember what I said the other day, life is not a rehearsal. Grab every opportunity you can, and if you want someone to talk to, you know where I am.”
“Thanks mam.” He hugged her. “I’ve got to go, I’ll see you tonight.”
tbc
Chapter 30 http://iantosdreamer46.livejournal.com/43568.html
Author: iantosdreamer46
Genre: AU
Pairings/Characters: Ianto/Jack, Tosh/Owen, Gwen/Rhys, Chris/Damien
Summary:Jack is the owner of a construction company and has been asked by his two friends to build their new house in Cardiff. Ianto goes to work for Jack after leaving London and his ex girlfriend.
Rating: NC-17 Overall
Wordcount: 2,748
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters, they belong to the BBC and RTD, I just like to experiment with them from time to time.
A/N I've discovered that AU's are addictive. This is forzazajbwho started me with these and I hope it goes someway to making her smile.
A/N2 Apologies for any of you who are getting this multiple times, it's cross posted
A/N3 Some of the incidents that are mentioned in the story have actually happened. They were incidents that were on sites I've worked on
As they entered Jack’s house, Ianto stopped.
“What’s wrong my love?”
“I’m going to miss you tonight cariad.”
“You don’t have to go, you could stay with me.”
“Oh Jack, as much as I’d love to, I do have to go and sort my things out at mams. I’m sorry, please forgive me?”
“There’s that word again. I told you, I will respect anything you want to do?”
“Right now Jack I want you to take me to bed and make love to me. Knowing that you love me and showing me will keep me going until I see you again. Now please, take me to Heaven.”
“It will be my pleasure sweetheart.” Jack took Ianto’s hand, led him up the stairs and for the next hour he took his young lover to such a high that he didn’t want to let him go.
Watching him get dressed, Jack felt a stirring again. He was amazed at the reactions he had towards his Ianto. He palmed a hand over it trying to calm down. Ianto saw.
“That’s my job cariad.” As he went and placed a hand over Jack’s.
“Yan, if I don’t get you home now, I may not be in a fit state to drive you.”
“mmm sounds interesting. Come on then, but I promise I’ll come back. I’ll be thinking of you until I see you tomorrow.”
“Oh you don’t know how much I’ll be thinking of you.” He pulled Ianto in for a passionate kiss.
Hand entwined in hand, they collected the keys to the SUV and reluctantly Jack drove Ianto home. All the while Ianto’s hand was on Jack’s thigh, stroking his thumb across the material of the trousers that was between him and Jack. It took all of Jack’s concentration to drive.
Pulling up outside Ianto’s, Jack turned to him “Yan….I….will you….oh never mind.”
“What’s wrong cariad?”
“Nothing, I’m just going to miss you tonight. I’ve got used to having you in my bed when I go to sleep and again when I wake up.”
“You’ll see me tomorrow at work. I’ve got things to check in the office first thing so I’ll be there early, say around 7.30am.”
“Oh yeah” Just remembered I’ve got those letters to finish. Yeah, I’ll be there about that time also.”
“I love you Captain Harkness, I’ll see you in the morning then?”
“Mmm definitely. I love you too Mr Jones.” He leant across to kiss him lightly so he was surprised when Ianto pulled him close and kissed him with renewed passion. Ianto snaked his arms around Jack, oblivious to the stares from his mother and sister.
Breaking apart, foreheads resting against one another, Jack realised they were being watched. He’d seen movement out of the corner of his eye. He quickly moved away from Ianto.
“Jack? What’s the matter?”
“Oh, erm, we seem to have an audience.”
Ianto looked and saw his mam and Rhi open mouthed at the front window. “Let’s give them something to look at!”
“But….”
“But what Jack?”
“Aren’t you worried what they’ll say?”
“Not anymore cariad. What we have is right, I can see that now, and I want everyone to know I’m in love with the most gorgeous man around.”
“No, I’m in love the most gorgeous man in Cardiff.” They laughed as Ianto pulled Jack in for another passionate kiss, tongues duelling for supremacy, finally breaking apart when they needed to breathe.
Ianto had a wicked grin on his face. “Watch this Jack.” He turned to see his mam and Rhi still watching them, so he smiled and waved at the pair of them. They realised the two men knew they were there, blushed and moved away from the window.
Jack and Ianto laughed. “Ianto Jones you certainly have one wicked sense of humour, and that’s one reason why I love you. The other is you have a hot body.”
“Why thank you Captain Harkness. Now I really must go and face the grilling of a lifetime. I’ll see you at work tomorrow cariad. Oh one more thing….”
“Yes my love….”
“Dream about me tonight as I’m going to dream about you.”
“You never leave my thoughts sweetheart.”
Ianto got out and watched as Jack pulled away. He’d so wanted to stay, but didn’t want to overstay his welcome.
“Mam, Rhi, I’m home. Oh yeah, you already know that don’t you?” He smiled to himself.
“Ianto, we’re in here, come and join us for a coffee.”
He went into his mam’s front room, a grin on his face.
“You’re a dark horse Ianto, how long have you been gay?”
“Rhi!” his mother admonished.
“What? I’m only asking. Well Ianto, you gonna tell me?”
“Rhi, I’m not….it’s not….it’s not men.
“Well he looked like a man to me!”
“You don’t understand, it’s just Jack. I….he….he’s funny, gorgeous, sexy and he loves me.”
“Hell Ianto, that was quick. You getting married then, or whatever gay men do?”
“Rhi, if your brother is happy then leave him be. He deserves to have some fun and happiness in his life after….well after….”
“Lisa, mam. You can say her name, I won’t go to pieces. I’ve realised she didn’t love me, not like Jack. I was….was just convenient. If I’m truthful mam, I don’t think I really loved her, not like I love Jack.” He stopped, “I….I mean. No….that’s the truth, I do love Jack Harkness. I know I haven’t known him very long, but it feels so right. I miss him when I’m not with him and I know he feels the same.”
“Bloody hell Ianto Jones, you do have it bad don’t you?”
“What are you doing home then if you say you miss him?”
“I’m new to all these feelings I have for him and I need to be sure they are right.”
“You’ve said you love him and miss him when he’s not there, to me you’ve just answered your own questions. And you say he feels the same?” Ianto nodded in answer to his mother’s question. “So son, what are you going to do about it?”
“I don’t know mam, I don’t know what Jack wants, long term.”
“Well you’re just going to have to ask him, aren’t you?”
Ianto nodded, “yeah, I’ve said I’m staying here for a couple of days, if that’s alright?” His mam nodded. “Then Jack and I have been invited out to dinner at Owen and Tosh’s on Wednesday and I’ll be staying at Jack’s that night.”
“Well then, there’s your chance to talk.”
“Thanks mam.”
“Glad to be of help.”
“Rhi you’re not saying much about what I’ve just told you. Normally you’ve got plenty to say for yourself.”
“It’s just a shock, my brother….gay. What’s Johnny going to say when he finds out?”
“I’ve told you, it’s just Jack, and I don’t really care what Johnny thinks. You’ve left him haven’t you?”
“Well….I’ve just been telling mam, before your shock display of affection, that he wants me to go back. He’s changed and he’s sorry and he loves me and Mica. So I’m going back to him tomorrow.”
“Yeah, till the next time.”
“Just because you’re in love with a wonderful man, as you put it, doesn’t give you the exclusive.”
“Rhi, I’m sorry. You do what you have to. I’m happy and I hope you will be too.”
“Ok, yeah, apology accepted. Listen, I’m sorry too. I see mam’s ok with….with everything, so yeah, you deserve to be happy. Am I forgiven?”
“Of course you are, come here.” Ianto held out his arms and his sister hugged him.
Jack reluctantly left Ianto and as he drove off watched through his rear view mirror as Ianto went through the front door. He hoped he’d be alright and his mam and sister wouldn’t give him too much of a hard time.
He pulled up outside his house, he didn’t want to go in, it would be empty without his Yan. He must have sat in the SUV for a while, as he jumped when his phone buzzed with a text message. He grinned when he saw the caller ID. Opening the message his mind was filled with recent hot images of earlier in the day in their office, then again in his bed. I’m missing you already cariad. A meeting of two bodies is needed first thing in the morning. See you - all of you - in the office, 7.30 sharp! Yan xxx
Jack read it a second time and answered As long as you come first, the meeting should be an intense one. I miss you too my love. See all of you, 7.30. Jack xxx He pressed send, then made his way into his empty house. He was just about to go up to bed, no point in sitting downstairs on his own, when his phone rang.
“Harkness”
“Jack, it’s Chris, how are you? Not interrupted anything have I? How’s Ianto, still keeping you warm?”
“Chris, I’m fine, no you’ve not interrupted anything and Ianto’s gone home.”
“Why Jack, you’ve not had an argument have you?”
“No Chris we haven’t. He’s gone home to sort his stuff out he’s got there.”
“Why, have you asked him to move in?”
“No, I haven’t. Look you haven’t rung just to quiz me on my love life have you?”
“No, we’re just leaving. We didn’t think there was any point hanging around here, when we could travel tonight and get there without fighting the traffic.”
“Well you still have your keys don’t you?”
“Yeah, we just didn’t want you to think there was someone breaking in if we arrive early morning.”
“Right, no worries. And Chris….”
“Yeah?”
“Can we have a chat tomorrow. There’s something I need to ask you?”
“Sure, that sounds serious, can you give me a clue?”
“If you don’t mind I’d rather talk face to face.”
“Ok, no worries. And Jack!”
“What?”
“Ask him.”
“Yeah I’ll talk to you when I see you.”
“Alright, goodnight Jack, don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
“Night Chris. Thanks.” Jack hung up.
He wanted Ianto to move in, he missed him, the house felt so empty without him. But he didn’t want to go too quickly for the young man. It would be a huge step for Ianto, he’d talk to Chris when he saw him. He climbed the stairs, he couldn’t sit downstairs, not on his own. Jack you’re being silly. You’ve had six months of rattling around this house on your own. One or two nights shouldn’t make any difference. But he was lonely without Ianto.
Subconsciously he’d undressed, all the time thinking about his young lover. He climbed into bed realised the fait scent of Ianto was on the pillow next to him. He turned over and buried his face in the pillow, closing his eyes he thought about the young man that less than 24 hours ago was passionately making love to him. Instinctively he reached a hand down and felt the stirrings. Palming his hand over it he smiled. I love you Ianto Jones, and want to be with you forever.
Ianto had left his mam and Rhi talking about her moving back in with Johnny. Ianto never really got on with him, thought he was too loud. He knew Johnny would have a field day when he found out about Jack. Ianto realised he didn’t care what Johnny thought he loved Jack and no one could take that away from him. He reached for his phone and sent Jack a text. He needed to see him before anyone else arrived on site. Seconds later his phone buzzed with a reply. Smiling at the double entendre of Jack’s message he set to and emptied a box. It took forever, he was thinking about Jack, and how much he was missing him. He’d gone from being single to being in a fantastic relationship in the space of a week.
He left the box and went and sat on his bed. It was getting late and he had to be at work early in the morning. Undressing he realised he couldn’t stop thinking about Jack and palmed a hand over the reaction he was having. I love you Jack Harkness and I miss you. Climbing into bed he hugged his pillow wishing he’d not come home. But he needed to get clear in his head his feeling for the older man. As he drifted off to sleep he knew that being with Jack was the right thing to do.
Jack’s alarm went off. He’d not really slept much, he’d been thinking about Ianto for most of the night. He’d decided he was going to ask him to move in. He’d heard Damien and Chris arrive home, but wasn’t sure what time it had been.
He went for a shower to see if that would revive him. He was still thinking about Ianto when he heard movement behind him in the kitchen.
“Mmm morning Jack. You ok?”
“Yeah, I suppose. Didn’t expect you to be up. What time did you get in? I heard you but didn’t register the time.”
“It was about 3 o’clock, sorry if we woke you.”
“No Chris you didn’t. I haven’t really slept much. Been thinking.”
“Careful Jack, that’s dangerous.”
“Yeah, I know. Want a coffee then I’ll tell you what I’ve decided.”
“Sounds intriguing, yeah coffee sounds good.”
Jack handed the steaming mug of coffee over, checked his watch, he had about 15 minutes before he had to leave for work, and sat down.
“You sure you’re ok Jack?”
“I will be. Let me finish before you say anything then tell me whether I’m being stupid or if I’m doing the right thing.”
“Ok” Chris watched his friend, concerned about the serious look on Jack’s face.
“Not sure where to start, but here goes. Ianto is gorgeous, sexy, makes me happy. I love him with all my heart, I’m lost without him, that’s why I had trouble sleeping last night. So….so I’m going to ask him to move in with me.”
“Wow, I….erm….”
“You think it’s too soon?”
“No Jack, I don’t think it’s too soon. I’ve not seen you so happy and relaxed for a very long time. I suggested you ask him, but didn’t think you’d do it.”
“I’ve not felt like this about anyone before, not even Hart. I missed Ianto so much last night and I love him so very much.”
“That’s great Jack. I’m pleased for you, when you going to ask him?”
“This morning. I’m meeting him early on site before everyone else arrives. I’m going to ask him then. As you and Damien are living here, I didn’t want to drop the bombshell without talking to you first.”
“Hey, it’s your house and we are only guests.”
“No….you’re my friends and this is your home for as long as you want. Now, I’d better go. I’ll see you tonight.”
“Is Ianto coming home tonight?”
“No he’s staying at his mams tonight. We’re going to Tosh and Owens for dinner tomorrow night, so he’s back here then.”
“Ok, we might call to site, all depends how we’re feeling after that long drive last night.”
“No worries. If I don’t see you on site I’ll see you both tonight. Now, go back to your gorgeous hottie and take him to Heaven, you deserve some you time.”
“Thanks Jack, I wouldn’t be without him. Now go to your gorgeous man. We’ll see you later.”
Ianto felt like throwing his alarm clock across the room. He hadn’t slept very well, he was thinking about Jack. He was missing him. He climbed out of bed and went and stood under the spray of the shower. He had wanted to stay at Jack’s but he needed to sort his head out.
He made his way to the kitchen and found his mam already there.
“You’re up early mam, something wrong?”
“No love, just wanted to know if you’re ok?”
“Yeah mam, I am. I love Jack and I know it’s right. I missed him last night, I don’t care what people think anymore. I’m me and no one is going to change that.”
“I’m happy if you are. Remember what I said the other day, life is not a rehearsal. Grab every opportunity you can, and if you want someone to talk to, you know where I am.”
“Thanks mam.” He hugged her. “I’ve got to go, I’ll see you tonight.”
tbc
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