SITE FOR SORE EYES - CHAPTER 44
Title: Site for Sore Eyes - Chapter 44
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.
Warning: Angst
Wordcount: 2,470
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
They spent the next couple of days organising how they were going to get everyone up to Inverness. Jack suggested the quickest way would be to fly. Ianto wanted to be at the hotel before everyone else arrived, so it was decided Jack and Ianto would go up the day before. They would make sure everyone had their tickets for the flight and tell them Jack had organised a Birthday party for Ianto. Ianto thought that was a brilliant idea so he left the arrangements to Jack.
“You ok sweetheart?”
“Mmm…yeah Jack, I am. I’m so happy, I never thought I could feel like this ever. I love you so very much.”
“Yan, you don’t know how much you mean to me, but I hope that my vows will tell you.”
“Oh God, I’d forgotten that I’m going to have to write them. I got so excited about the rings and the hotel. I’m not very good at public speaking but I promise you I will find the words to show you and everyone how I feel about you. I hope I don’t disappoint you?”
“You could never do that, I don’t care what you say, I know that whatever it is will come from your heart and that will be good enough for me.” He pulled Ianto close and kissed him. “I promise you Yan that I will try not to disappoint you with what I say. I know I come across as confident and always have an answer for things, but this is different, I want to make you proud of me.”
“Oh Jack, I already am. You have shown me things I’ve only ever dreamed of, things that I thought only happened to other people. So whatever you decide to say, I know will also be from your heart. Now, we have to get back tomorrow, let’s go to bed and you can show me how much you love me.”
Jack smiled, helped Ianto up and led him up to bed. The spent the next hours showing each other how much they were loved, finally falling asleep in each others arms. Knowing that in four weeks time they would show their friends how much they loved one another.
The alarm went off at five, Jack reached a hand out to switch it off trying not to wake his lover at the side of him.
“Morning Jack.”
“Hey, Ianto, I thought you were still asleep.”
“Nope, I’ve been awake for the last half an hour, just watching you and thinking how I’m going to keep this news to myself for the next few weeks. I hope I don’t ruin it for you and tell someone.”
“I have every faith in you my love. Stop worrying. Come on let’s get a shower and make our way home. I’ve had a wonderful time, I wish we didn’t have to leave.”
“I know what you mean, but we really should get back to work. They’ll all wonder what’s wrong if we don’t.”
“Yeah, you’re right as always. Right Mr Jones, shower now!....I’m going to show you one more time before we leave how much I love you.”
They headed for the shower taking each other to Heaven one more time before they went back to reality.
Ianto wouldn’t let Jack pack, he said that the clothes always needed ironing when Jack did it.
Jack’s phone rang “Harkness!” He kissed Ianto’s neck then went downstairs to take the call. Ten minutes later he was back looking worried.
“What’s the matter cariad?”
“That was Gray, he’s rung to let us know that Rhys has quit!”
“Why what’s happened now?”
“Gwen has had a breakdown, she won’t get up, she refused to do anything, saying it’s my fault, I led her on, then when she responded she’s saying I was messing with her head all the while knowing that it was a joke to see how far I could get with her. Then I’d say it was her fault. She’s been on the phone to Tosh over the weekend in tears. Saying I was the one who came on to her every time.”
“But everyone knows that’s not true. Surely no-one believes her?”
“No they don’t believe her.”
“Why has Rhys quit?”
“He’s had enough of her lies and obsession with me. He told Owen and Gray that he apologises for everything Gwen did and to stop her from causing more trouble because he’s left her, he decided to leave the job too. I wish he hadn’t he was brilliant at his job.”
“Where’s he gone, and what’s going to happen to Gwen?”
“Rhys has gone to a job in Poole and Gray tells me Tosh has been with Gwen over the last couple of days, she’s going back to live with her mother and father. They know what she’s done, Tosh told them and they remembered what she did when they were at college, so they’ve said they will help her. Maybe get her some professional help. I hope it doesn’t come to that.”
“Yeah, I hope so too, but look at it this way Jack, hopefully that will be the end of it for us too.”
“Yeah, apparently Gwen’s mother and father have a cottage in the South of France, so they’re going to take her there for a few months, until she’s well again.”
“Oh cariad, how did we miss everything? Maybe we could have helped her before….”
“We tried Ianto. I told her about us, she saw us together, there wasn’t much more we could do.”
“Do you think she’ll be alright?”
“I hope so Yan, I truly hope so. Anyway we’ve got us to sort out and a birthday party to organise.”
“I’ve had an idea about that Jack.”
“Oh yeah, go on then.”
“Tosh is a whiz with designing stuff. I wondered, if I spoke to her, she’d design an invitation for my party.”
“Mmm I’m sure she would. Ok everything packed?” Ianto nodded, “come on then my love let’s go back to reality.”
“If we must. How are you going to get back here to pick the rings up?”
“I thought we could come see a show, you know, weekend break.”
“Great idea. Have I told you I love you?”
“I love you too, now let’s get going. The sooner we get home, the sooner we get to bed.”
Ianto smiled, kissed him and went to pick up the case. “No you don’t Mr Jones, I’m not having you hurt yourself anymore.”
“Jack, I’m fine.”
“Let’s not take that chance shall we? I need you ok for what I have in mind for when we get home.”
Ianto kissed Jack passionately and made his way down to the SUV.
It took them longer to get home, there had been an accident on the motorway, but when they got in Chris and Damien had left them a note. Had to go out, casserole in the oven if you’re hungry - for food boys not each other! We’ll see you at some point tomorrow. Have a good night. C&D.
“You want something to eat Ianto?”
“Yeah, why not, they’ll be disappointed if we don’t at least have some of it. Then Jack I have a desert in mind that you’ll love.” Ianto raised his eyebrows and smiled.
“And I thought you’d be too tired after that journey.”
“Oh I’m never tired when I’m in bed with you cariad.”
They ate a quick snack of the casserole and then Jack led Ianto up to bed and carefully made love to him before they both fell asleep.
The next few days saw Jack making the final arrangements with the hotel and made sure they could get their family and friends on the same flight up to Inverness. Ianto spoke to Tosh about the invitations and she jumped at the chance to be creative in some other way to designing buildings.
It took her two days, but she bounded into their office waving her design at Ianto. He took one look at it and went to hug her just as Owen walked in.
“Oi, tea boy! Hands of my fiancée. You’ve got the Captain for that.” He laughed.
Ianto planted a kiss on Tosh’s lips. “Oh but it makes for a nice change to kiss and hug a beautiful woman.”
“You’ll have me jealous in a minute Yan.” Ianto went across to Jack and kissed him passionately.
“Erm boys, do you mind? I’m beginning to feel left out here.”
Before Tosh could kiss Owen, Jack bounded across the room and kissed Owen. All of them falling about laughing at the shocked look on Owen’s face.
“You think you’re so funny Harkness, just wait!”
“I’m terrified Doc, now let’s see what your gorgeous girl has done for Ianto’s invitations.”
They all agreed that they were great.
“How many do you want Ianto?”
“Erm.” He counted to himself. “I think six should be enough, that right Jack? That’s how many we counted the other night.” Jack nodded.
“Oh is that all?”
“Yeah, I just want close family and friends there. In any case I didn’t want to invite too many, Jack’s paying for the flights and the rooms….” He had to be careful what he said next, “it’s my birthday present.”
“And he’s worth every penny.”
“Oh please Jack, I don’t want to be sick!” Tosh playfully slapped Owen.
“Come on then Owen, let’s leave these gorgeous men to get on with their work.”
“Fine, oh one more thing, are you free the weekend after next? I’m having a sort of stag night.”
“What! You’ve set a date?”
“No not really, but it’s an excuse for the lads to go for a drink.”
“Sorry Owen, Yan and I are heading back to London for the weekend, we didn’t get to see a show this time and we really wanted to see Wicked.”
“No worries we can go another night.” Tosh and Owen disappeared.
“I’m sorry Jack, I nearly let it slip just then about the hotel.”
“Don’t worry, they didn’t realise. I’ve just got to go check on the roofing contractors then we can go home.”
“Ok cariad, I’ll be here.”
The next couple of weeks seemed to drag, the work on site was progressing well and Chris and Damien were pleased with everything each time they visited site. Jack and Ianto were finding it increasingly difficult the closer it got to when they picked their rings up, to keep their excitement to themselves.
Both Damien and Chris noticed they were excited about something but never got a straight answer when they asked.
Finally the day arrived when they were going to pick their rings up. They had told Chris about going back to London and he had offered them their house again, which they readily accepted.
Arriving back in London, Jack made sure they got tickets for Wicked just in case anyone asked them what it was about. They had a quiet night in, making love to each other, knowing that they would have their rings the following day.
Ianto was first to wake and was dressed and making the coffee when he felt Jack’s arms go around his waist. “Morning cariad, I’m sorry if I woke you, I’m excited about our visit to the jewellers. Does that sound silly coming from a grown man?”
“No Yan it doesn’t sound silly. I can’t wait to see them either.”
They ate breakfast and decided to spend the day shopping in the city, then after they’d picked up their rings they would go to the theatre.
Along with the rings they decided to each buy a new suit for the ceremony. Ianto made a few suggestions and by the time they’d finished he thought Jack looked extremely sexy in his.
“Oh but Ianto” Jack whispered “you look sexy out of yours” and he reached for Ianto’s hand and squeezed.
It was time to pick up the rings and as soon as they walked through the door Michael remembered them.
“Good afternoon gentlemen, I do hope you’ve been well since you were here last?”
“Yes thank you.” They both answered together.
“If you’ll just excuse me I’ll go and get your rings.” He disappeared into the back of the shop and brought out two identical red velvet boxes. Placing them on the counter he opened each one in turn.
“Right gentlemen, if you’d care to try them on, just to make sure they’re a perfect fit.”
Both Jack and Ianto drew a deep breath as the boxes were opened, they had forgotten how beautiful the rings were. Ianto lifted his out first and quickly tried it on. He didn’t want to keep it on too long, not until it was official.
Jack took his out of the box, was about to try it on when he noticed the engraving on the inside. “Ianto….what? What does this mean?”
“It says bob amser ac am byth which means always and forever. That’s what we are cariad.”
“It’s beautiful Yan, I love you so very much.” He leant in and kissed him. “Oh I’m sorry.” Jack apologised to Michael.
“No problem sir, we often get couples showing their affection in here. Please don’t apologise.”
Jack tried his ring on, and as Ianto had done, took it off straight away. He didn’t want to lose it. “They are beautiful Michael thank you so much. Now how much do I owe you?”
“Erm…” Michael checked the receipt “that will be £6,190 in total.”
Jack noticed Ianto flinch “don’t worry sweetheart, you are worth it.”
Ianto wound his arms around Jack’s waist and kissed his neck. “Thank you cariad.”
They thanked Michael again, Jack put the rings safely in his inside pocket and they left for the theatre.
The weekend flew by and as they were pulling up outside their house “Are you sure you don’t want to invite your sister?”
“Yeah Jack I’m sure, she’d not come anyway, Johnny would see to that with all his comments about us. We’re better off without her. Anyway, the flights and rooms are booked you might not get her there.”
“I booked an extra place, on the off chance you wanted to ask her.”
“Oh Jack, you think of everything.”
“You’re worth it. Come on let’s go in and face the questions from the boys.”
True to their thinking, Chris and Damien bombarded them with what they had done. Luckily Chris had an early start the following day, so they disappeared off to bed early.
“Just think Jack, one more week and we will be joined.”
“Mmm I know a way we can be joined tonight my love, come on I’m going to make love to you then you can return the pleasure.” He took Ianto’s hand and led him to bed.
tbc
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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.
Warning: Angst
Wordcount: 2,470
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
They spent the next couple of days organising how they were going to get everyone up to Inverness. Jack suggested the quickest way would be to fly. Ianto wanted to be at the hotel before everyone else arrived, so it was decided Jack and Ianto would go up the day before. They would make sure everyone had their tickets for the flight and tell them Jack had organised a Birthday party for Ianto. Ianto thought that was a brilliant idea so he left the arrangements to Jack.
“You ok sweetheart?”
“Mmm…yeah Jack, I am. I’m so happy, I never thought I could feel like this ever. I love you so very much.”
“Yan, you don’t know how much you mean to me, but I hope that my vows will tell you.”
“Oh God, I’d forgotten that I’m going to have to write them. I got so excited about the rings and the hotel. I’m not very good at public speaking but I promise you I will find the words to show you and everyone how I feel about you. I hope I don’t disappoint you?”
“You could never do that, I don’t care what you say, I know that whatever it is will come from your heart and that will be good enough for me.” He pulled Ianto close and kissed him. “I promise you Yan that I will try not to disappoint you with what I say. I know I come across as confident and always have an answer for things, but this is different, I want to make you proud of me.”
“Oh Jack, I already am. You have shown me things I’ve only ever dreamed of, things that I thought only happened to other people. So whatever you decide to say, I know will also be from your heart. Now, we have to get back tomorrow, let’s go to bed and you can show me how much you love me.”
Jack smiled, helped Ianto up and led him up to bed. The spent the next hours showing each other how much they were loved, finally falling asleep in each others arms. Knowing that in four weeks time they would show their friends how much they loved one another.
The alarm went off at five, Jack reached a hand out to switch it off trying not to wake his lover at the side of him.
“Morning Jack.”
“Hey, Ianto, I thought you were still asleep.”
“Nope, I’ve been awake for the last half an hour, just watching you and thinking how I’m going to keep this news to myself for the next few weeks. I hope I don’t ruin it for you and tell someone.”
“I have every faith in you my love. Stop worrying. Come on let’s get a shower and make our way home. I’ve had a wonderful time, I wish we didn’t have to leave.”
“I know what you mean, but we really should get back to work. They’ll all wonder what’s wrong if we don’t.”
“Yeah, you’re right as always. Right Mr Jones, shower now!....I’m going to show you one more time before we leave how much I love you.”
They headed for the shower taking each other to Heaven one more time before they went back to reality.
Ianto wouldn’t let Jack pack, he said that the clothes always needed ironing when Jack did it.
Jack’s phone rang “Harkness!” He kissed Ianto’s neck then went downstairs to take the call. Ten minutes later he was back looking worried.
“What’s the matter cariad?”
“That was Gray, he’s rung to let us know that Rhys has quit!”
“Why what’s happened now?”
“Gwen has had a breakdown, she won’t get up, she refused to do anything, saying it’s my fault, I led her on, then when she responded she’s saying I was messing with her head all the while knowing that it was a joke to see how far I could get with her. Then I’d say it was her fault. She’s been on the phone to Tosh over the weekend in tears. Saying I was the one who came on to her every time.”
“But everyone knows that’s not true. Surely no-one believes her?”
“No they don’t believe her.”
“Why has Rhys quit?”
“He’s had enough of her lies and obsession with me. He told Owen and Gray that he apologises for everything Gwen did and to stop her from causing more trouble because he’s left her, he decided to leave the job too. I wish he hadn’t he was brilliant at his job.”
“Where’s he gone, and what’s going to happen to Gwen?”
“Rhys has gone to a job in Poole and Gray tells me Tosh has been with Gwen over the last couple of days, she’s going back to live with her mother and father. They know what she’s done, Tosh told them and they remembered what she did when they were at college, so they’ve said they will help her. Maybe get her some professional help. I hope it doesn’t come to that.”
“Yeah, I hope so too, but look at it this way Jack, hopefully that will be the end of it for us too.”
“Yeah, apparently Gwen’s mother and father have a cottage in the South of France, so they’re going to take her there for a few months, until she’s well again.”
“Oh cariad, how did we miss everything? Maybe we could have helped her before….”
“We tried Ianto. I told her about us, she saw us together, there wasn’t much more we could do.”
“Do you think she’ll be alright?”
“I hope so Yan, I truly hope so. Anyway we’ve got us to sort out and a birthday party to organise.”
“I’ve had an idea about that Jack.”
“Oh yeah, go on then.”
“Tosh is a whiz with designing stuff. I wondered, if I spoke to her, she’d design an invitation for my party.”
“Mmm I’m sure she would. Ok everything packed?” Ianto nodded, “come on then my love let’s go back to reality.”
“If we must. How are you going to get back here to pick the rings up?”
“I thought we could come see a show, you know, weekend break.”
“Great idea. Have I told you I love you?”
“I love you too, now let’s get going. The sooner we get home, the sooner we get to bed.”
Ianto smiled, kissed him and went to pick up the case. “No you don’t Mr Jones, I’m not having you hurt yourself anymore.”
“Jack, I’m fine.”
“Let’s not take that chance shall we? I need you ok for what I have in mind for when we get home.”
Ianto kissed Jack passionately and made his way down to the SUV.
It took them longer to get home, there had been an accident on the motorway, but when they got in Chris and Damien had left them a note. Had to go out, casserole in the oven if you’re hungry - for food boys not each other! We’ll see you at some point tomorrow. Have a good night. C&D.
“You want something to eat Ianto?”
“Yeah, why not, they’ll be disappointed if we don’t at least have some of it. Then Jack I have a desert in mind that you’ll love.” Ianto raised his eyebrows and smiled.
“And I thought you’d be too tired after that journey.”
“Oh I’m never tired when I’m in bed with you cariad.”
They ate a quick snack of the casserole and then Jack led Ianto up to bed and carefully made love to him before they both fell asleep.
The next few days saw Jack making the final arrangements with the hotel and made sure they could get their family and friends on the same flight up to Inverness. Ianto spoke to Tosh about the invitations and she jumped at the chance to be creative in some other way to designing buildings.
It took her two days, but she bounded into their office waving her design at Ianto. He took one look at it and went to hug her just as Owen walked in.
“Oi, tea boy! Hands of my fiancée. You’ve got the Captain for that.” He laughed.
Ianto planted a kiss on Tosh’s lips. “Oh but it makes for a nice change to kiss and hug a beautiful woman.”
“You’ll have me jealous in a minute Yan.” Ianto went across to Jack and kissed him passionately.
“Erm boys, do you mind? I’m beginning to feel left out here.”
Before Tosh could kiss Owen, Jack bounded across the room and kissed Owen. All of them falling about laughing at the shocked look on Owen’s face.
“You think you’re so funny Harkness, just wait!”
“I’m terrified Doc, now let’s see what your gorgeous girl has done for Ianto’s invitations.”
They all agreed that they were great.
“How many do you want Ianto?”
“Erm.” He counted to himself. “I think six should be enough, that right Jack? That’s how many we counted the other night.” Jack nodded.
“Oh is that all?”
“Yeah, I just want close family and friends there. In any case I didn’t want to invite too many, Jack’s paying for the flights and the rooms….” He had to be careful what he said next, “it’s my birthday present.”
“And he’s worth every penny.”
“Oh please Jack, I don’t want to be sick!” Tosh playfully slapped Owen.
“Come on then Owen, let’s leave these gorgeous men to get on with their work.”
“Fine, oh one more thing, are you free the weekend after next? I’m having a sort of stag night.”
“What! You’ve set a date?”
“No not really, but it’s an excuse for the lads to go for a drink.”
“Sorry Owen, Yan and I are heading back to London for the weekend, we didn’t get to see a show this time and we really wanted to see Wicked.”
“No worries we can go another night.” Tosh and Owen disappeared.
“I’m sorry Jack, I nearly let it slip just then about the hotel.”
“Don’t worry, they didn’t realise. I’ve just got to go check on the roofing contractors then we can go home.”
“Ok cariad, I’ll be here.”
The next couple of weeks seemed to drag, the work on site was progressing well and Chris and Damien were pleased with everything each time they visited site. Jack and Ianto were finding it increasingly difficult the closer it got to when they picked their rings up, to keep their excitement to themselves.
Both Damien and Chris noticed they were excited about something but never got a straight answer when they asked.
Finally the day arrived when they were going to pick their rings up. They had told Chris about going back to London and he had offered them their house again, which they readily accepted.
Arriving back in London, Jack made sure they got tickets for Wicked just in case anyone asked them what it was about. They had a quiet night in, making love to each other, knowing that they would have their rings the following day.
Ianto was first to wake and was dressed and making the coffee when he felt Jack’s arms go around his waist. “Morning cariad, I’m sorry if I woke you, I’m excited about our visit to the jewellers. Does that sound silly coming from a grown man?”
“No Yan it doesn’t sound silly. I can’t wait to see them either.”
They ate breakfast and decided to spend the day shopping in the city, then after they’d picked up their rings they would go to the theatre.
Along with the rings they decided to each buy a new suit for the ceremony. Ianto made a few suggestions and by the time they’d finished he thought Jack looked extremely sexy in his.
“Oh but Ianto” Jack whispered “you look sexy out of yours” and he reached for Ianto’s hand and squeezed.
It was time to pick up the rings and as soon as they walked through the door Michael remembered them.
“Good afternoon gentlemen, I do hope you’ve been well since you were here last?”
“Yes thank you.” They both answered together.
“If you’ll just excuse me I’ll go and get your rings.” He disappeared into the back of the shop and brought out two identical red velvet boxes. Placing them on the counter he opened each one in turn.
“Right gentlemen, if you’d care to try them on, just to make sure they’re a perfect fit.”
Both Jack and Ianto drew a deep breath as the boxes were opened, they had forgotten how beautiful the rings were. Ianto lifted his out first and quickly tried it on. He didn’t want to keep it on too long, not until it was official.
Jack took his out of the box, was about to try it on when he noticed the engraving on the inside. “Ianto….what? What does this mean?”
“It says bob amser ac am byth which means always and forever. That’s what we are cariad.”
“It’s beautiful Yan, I love you so very much.” He leant in and kissed him. “Oh I’m sorry.” Jack apologised to Michael.
“No problem sir, we often get couples showing their affection in here. Please don’t apologise.”
Jack tried his ring on, and as Ianto had done, took it off straight away. He didn’t want to lose it. “They are beautiful Michael thank you so much. Now how much do I owe you?”
“Erm…” Michael checked the receipt “that will be £6,190 in total.”
Jack noticed Ianto flinch “don’t worry sweetheart, you are worth it.”
Ianto wound his arms around Jack’s waist and kissed his neck. “Thank you cariad.”
They thanked Michael again, Jack put the rings safely in his inside pocket and they left for the theatre.
The weekend flew by and as they were pulling up outside their house “Are you sure you don’t want to invite your sister?”
“Yeah Jack I’m sure, she’d not come anyway, Johnny would see to that with all his comments about us. We’re better off without her. Anyway, the flights and rooms are booked you might not get her there.”
“I booked an extra place, on the off chance you wanted to ask her.”
“Oh Jack, you think of everything.”
“You’re worth it. Come on let’s go in and face the questions from the boys.”
True to their thinking, Chris and Damien bombarded them with what they had done. Luckily Chris had an early start the following day, so they disappeared off to bed early.
“Just think Jack, one more week and we will be joined.”
“Mmm I know a way we can be joined tonight my love, come on I’m going to make love to you then you can return the pleasure.” He took Ianto’s hand and led him to bed.
tbc
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