Stay Another Day 7/?
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missthingsplaceTitle: Stay Another Day
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto.
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately.
Summary: Ianto's in an odd mood
Spoilers: None
Warnings: Angst, may need tissues
Rating: PG13
Lyrics: East 17
Ianto was clock watching all morning, his phone was in his locker and he was hoping he'd find a message of some sort on it from Jack in his tea break. When there wasn't he found himself feeling more than a little disappointed and when he finished his break and went back to work Susan noticed how looked sad about something. She hadn't missed the love bite on his neck, she had a feeling it was somehow connected to his mood and planned to ask him at lunch.
As they walked to the cafe they used for lunch Susan couldn't help but notice how many time Ianto took his mobile from his pocket and glanced at the display before putting it away again, he was obviously waiting for a call or text. As they neared the cafe she made a suggestion, that as it was a nice day they should get their sandwiches to take away and eat them in the park. Ianto nodded, he could do with the fresh air.
Once they were sat on the grass she asked him if he was okay, he just shrugged. She reached over and pulled his collar away from his neck, smiling as she asked if he was waiting for a girl to call. Not exactly Ianto had replied, his face going instantly pink, her eyes widened as she realised what he meant. She told him she never thought for one minute that he might be bisexual and he confused her by saying that neither did her, laughing for the first time that day.
Ianto found himself telling her that he had never found himself interested in a man before and everything that had happened the evening before, about how they had met for the first time in the shop when Jack had purchased the CD. As soon as he had told her that she knew exactly who he meant, that he had pulled one of the hottest men to come in the shop in a long time. Ianto blushed again, telling her he hadn't even realised he'd pulled him till he'd kissed him.
He even admitted to kissing Jack back and enjoying it, she asked him how he felt about it, finding out he found a man attractive. He told her he wasn't sure, he had liked the kiss but was a little scared about going any further, it was something he couldn't bring himself to think about too much. She asked him if the thought disgusted him, he thought about it for a few moments before replying that no, it didn't but he sure as hell wasn't ready for that yet.
Susan told him to just do what he felt was right, not to let the other man force him into anything he didn't want to do. As they walked back to work Susan took Ianto's hand in hers, Ianto smiled to himself as he realised he had found a good friend in Susan. His day improved immensely as his phone rang as they were just about to enter the staff room, as he answered it Susan kissed him on the cheek and left him alone.
Jack asked him if he still wanted to see him again, that he understood if he had changed his mind. Ianto replied without hesitation that he did, Jack suggested they meet in a pub local to him this time, suggesting one near the bay. Ianto agreed, he didn't think he was ready to be alone in his flat with Jack again just yet. They agreed to meet around 8pm, Jack telling him the name of the pub and it's location before Ianto told him he had to get back to work.
Susan was glad to see Ianto appear with a smile on his face, he told her they were meeting again that evening. She asked if Jack was going to his flat again, and she seemed relieved when Ianto told her that were meeting at a pub. She had a feeling that if they were alone Ianto would get himself into something he wasn't ready for yet. Ianto spent the afternoon wishing the time away, he couldn't wait to get home and change for his date. Yes, he admitted to himself, he was going on a date with Jack.
Jack spent the afternoon in a very good mood, he hadn't scared Ianto off and that was the best thing to happen over the last few days. Ianto could fall in love with him again, and this time he wouldn't keep his feelings to himself. He would tell him he loved him, but not yet, oh no, that would freak the poor bloke out. Jack was beginning to wonder if he wanted Ianto to actually remember what the Retcon had taken away from him, he had a feeling it might be something that could make him lose Ianto completely if he did.
Jack strolled around the hub whistling and singing to himself as the others wondered why, was probably that Ianto was feeling better and Jack was getting some again they concluded. When Jack kicked them all out around 7pm, grateful for the rift behaving itself they all went off happily. Jack showered and changed, then sat at his desk realising he had nearly an hour before he had to leave for the pub, just the other side of the Plass.
Ianto was waiting outside for him when he arrived, Jack was early himself so he was a little surprised to see him already there. Glancing about to make sure no one was watching Jack placed a small 'hello' kiss to Ianto's lips and then led him inside. Jack indicated that Ianto should sit in one of the booths and went to get them a drink, when he returned he sat opposite him. They both just sat there for a few minutes smiling at each other, not sure what to say.
Finally Ianto spoke, telling Jack this was all new to him, that he had never dated a man before. Although Jack knew this he played dumb, making out he never would have guessed. Jack asked him if he was sure he wanted to continue this, saying he didn't want to cause him to do something he might change his mind about in a few days. Ianto told him that for now it was what he wanted, but that he couldn't promise anything, never having been in the situation before he didn't know how he was going to react.
They agreed to not worry about it for now, to just see where it led. And if it wasn't meant to be, then they would just part and put it down to experience. After an hour or so Jack declared he was hungry and suggested they go and buy chips from the chip shop on the bay. Ianto hadn't eaten either and his stomach told him this was a good idea. They purchased the chips and carried the hot, steaming paper cones wrapped in paper to the bay, finding a bench to sit on and eat.
As they ate their food Ianto told him more about his job, how he had always like music and it was the perfect place to work. He found himself telling Jack about Susan and what a good friend she seemed to have become after only a couple of days. Jack asked jokingly if she was his rival, Ianto replied that no, she already had a boyfriend. Jack smiled to himself, he had known that already but it was good to hear from Ianto's own lips.
When the had eaten their fill they tossed the remaining chips to the seagulls that were hovering around waiting for food, moving to the railings and tipping the last few crumbs into the bay and watching as the seagulls fought over them. It was still only early, around ten on a warm summer evening and the light was just beginning to fade. Jack took Ianto's hand in his and led him along the bay, happy Ianto didn't pull his hand away.
The sun was nearly set as they stopped again and looked out into the bay, Jack moved so that he was facing Ianto and kissed him softly on the lips. Ianto, surprised himself and Jack, who's hand he was still holding when he led him over to a narrow gap between two buildings and pushed him back against one of the walls.
Putting one hand either side of Jack's chest, flat against the wall he lent forward and kissed Jack tenderly. Jack slid his arms around Ianto's waist, then down to his hips and pulled him close before sliding them round and clasping his buttocks. Ianto moaned into his mouth as Jack's tongue slid into it, this man is intoxicating he thought as he lost himself in the kiss.
TBC
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