Living The Dream 4/?
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missthingsplaceTitle: Living The Dream
Author: ![[info]](https://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small}
missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Andy, John, Martha, Owen, Tosh, Myfanwy,
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately, just borrowing them for a while.
Summary: Orphaned at the age of seventeen Jack is sent to live with his uncle and cousins he barely remembers until he's eligible for his inheritence when he reaches twenty one, unbeknown to him his uncle has plans to get his own hands on the money.
Spoilers: Probably not, but you never know ...
Warnings: Slash, Angst ... the ususal!
Rating: NC17 for the series.
A/N: This series is very AU and i haven't written anything like it before! For the purposes of this story Jack is seventeen and mortal. I have absolutely no idea where this came from but i hope you like and enjoy. Written for ![[info]](https://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small}
wrianojune
Jack checked his reflection in the mirror, straightening his bow tie as he wondered just how he was going to get through the next few hours of the evening.
His Uncle had seemingly invited the half the town to the engagement party, it seemed like it was going to be a particularly lavish affair despite his uncle being low on funds but that wasn't his problem.
No, his problem was going to be acting like he wanted to be Gwen's fiancée. They hadn't even spent much time with each other, despite his uncles desperate attempts to try and throw them together.
Leaving them alone in rooms together and suggesting that Gwen join Jack on his walks were just two of the things he thought the young couple should be doing to get to know each other better before their wedding which Gwen seemed to not have any problem with, but Jack escaped any room they were left in quickly and turned down the idea of her joining him on his walks down flat.
And the one person he wanted at the party was most definitely not invited, Ianto was a servant, servants don't get to go to their employers parties. Unless they were part of the serving staff, and there was no chance of that happening with him just being the mere stable boy.
However he did know that Gwen would be in the same predicament, Rhys wouldn't be there either. He did have a feeling however that Gwen would be able to be a little more convincing than himself at acting the part of attentive fiancée, as even though she was seeing Rhys behinds her fathers back she did seem attracted to him.
After brushing imaginary lint from his jacket for as long as he could possibility put off his appearance at the party Jack finally headed downstairs to welcome the guests, resolving that tonight he was going act his socks off in a way that would convince everyone he loved the woman he was marrying.
His uncle had ordered the staff to clean and prepare one of the unused rooms, a huge ball room that hadn't been used since his wife had died for the occasion.
Entering the room Jack couldn't help but gasp at the décor, the room was beautiful, the walls covered in a deep red damask paper and dark wood, shined to perfection adorned the floor. A huge ornate chandelier hung glittering from the ceiling, casting a welcoming glow over the large polished dining table that was set for too many people to count.
“Jack, at last.” Gwen said in a whisper as she appeared at his side. “I was beginning to think you weren't going to come.”
“And risk the wrath of Uncle by not being here?” Jack grumbled through the fixed smile on his face.
“A good thrashing at least, I imagine, would be in the offing.” She replied, giggling at the thought as she ran her hand lightly down Jack's jacket sleeve.
“You don't want to be here anymore than I do.” Jack retorted, resisting the urge to shrug it off violently.
“Having someone as gorgeous as you on my arm isn't a hardship.” Gwen told him, putting her arm through his. “Let me introduce you to some people.”
Jack might not want to marry her, or anything else for that matter but even he couldn't deny how beautiful she looked in her ruby red, floor length satin gown that was just that little bit lower cut than was considered decent.
“You look lovely.” Jack told her as they made their way across the room.
“Thank you.” Gwen beamed.
An hour later and lots of introductions to more people than Jack could remember they all sat down to eat the lavish dinner provided, by the time they had made it though all six courses Jack felt like he was fit to burst.
Gwen had sat next to him as expected and spent the whole meal giving him meaningful glances and he had found it increasingly hard to reciprocate them, wanting more than nothing to escape and wrap himself in Ianto's arms. Most especially when her hand strayed onto his thigh, which it did more frequently with each glass of wine she consumed and he brushed it away, praying no one noticed.
After the meal the table was cleared away and he found himself very busy twirling various women around the floor to the music that now filled the room, at some point he realised that Gwen had vanished from view and had a good idea where she had slipped off to but somehow the opportunity never seemed to arrive for him to do the same.
When Gwen reappeared sometime later he hair looked a little dishevelled but no one else seemed to notice, Jack excused himself from the arms of the elderly lady he was currently dancing with, telling her he wanted to dance with his fiancée and almost dragged her onto the dance floor.
“Where the hell have you been.” Jack hissed under his breath.
“As if you didn't know.” Gwen smirked.
“Your father would have killed you if he had found you.” Jack replied. “I know were only here on a pretence but you could at least make the effort to stay for the whole evening without slipping off for an illicit shag.”
“You're just jealous I got the chance to sneak off to see my lover and you didn't” Gwen smirked. “Don't try and deny it Jack, I know you have one.”
“You could at least pretend for one evening that we really are a couple in love on the verge of committing to each other.” Jack replied, even though he knew she was speaking the truth.
“No one noticed.” Gwen shrugged.
“Not the point.”
Gwen placed a small kiss on Jack's cheek knowing they were being watched and that the tone of their exchange was becoming obvious and smiled sweetly at him.
“We're attracting attention, smile.” She told him.
Jack fixed a false grin to his face and span her expertly around the dance floor, putting on a show for the guests before dancing her to the patio doors at one end and practically dragging her outside, closing the doors behind them.
“Tongues will be wagging.” Gwen grinned as Jack ushered her into a darkened corner.
“Let them wag, it can only help our situation.”
“So, why have you dragged me out here? Want to try kissing a woman?”
“I have no idea what you mean.”
“I'm not stupid Jack, I know you're playing around with the stable boy.”
“As if I would!” Jack huffed rather unconvincingly.
“As I said to Ianto, you keep my secret, I'll keep yours.” Gwen told him, moving closer to him. “No one will ever know.”
There was a sound of the patio door opening and Gwen launched herself at Jack, kissing him hard on the lips, pushing her tongue into his mouth as Jack gasped in surprise. Fighting the urge to push her away Jack responded, knowing they were being watched until he heard the door close again and then broke away instantly.
“Prefer kissing Ianto do you?” Gwen chuckled.
“You're not the only woman I've kissed, but yeah, I do.” Jack countered with a smirk. “We should go back inside.”
“It is getting chilly.” Gwen agreed, rubbing her arms with her hands and ignoring his statement.
“Not quite what I meant.” Jack replied as he lead the way back to the patio doors and opened it for her, following Gwen inside. “And you know it.”
Jack didn't miss the smiles that followed them as they entered, everyone obviously knew about the kiss and must have decided they were so in love they'd had to sneak away for a moment alone.
The rest of the party passed quickly, as soon as the last guest had left around midnight Jack made a show of saying goodnight to Gwen, pecking her chastely on the cheek and then excused himself saying he was tired and needed to go to bed to his uncle.
As soon as the house fell silent Jack crept from his room and out of the manor, heading straight for the stables but it was obvious even before he got there that they were empty except for Myfanwy who seemed a little startled when he appeared in her stall.
Jack carried on inside and went to Myfanwy's stall, stroking the mare's velvety nose as she nuzzled him in hope of an apple as Jack spoke softly to her, feeling disappointed that Ianto wasn't there waiting for him.
“I guess he didn't want to wait around for me.” Jack said softly to the mare. “But I really could do with being in his arms right about now.
Myfanwy snorted in reply causing Jack to laugh.
“You just want me to leave you to yourself, don't you. Well, I guess I should be getting to bed.”
Bidding the horse goodnight Jack headed back to the manor and to bed feeling more than a little upset that Ianto hadn't been there, after enduring the evening pretending to be in love and attentive to Gwen he just need some time with Ianto, even if only a few snatched minutes.
TBC
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:15 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:15 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:16 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-04 10:08 am (UTC)Poor Jack
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:16 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-04 10:35 am (UTC)Poor boys...and yep, Gwen still annoys me ;P
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:16 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-04 12:36 pm (UTC)Great update! :)
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:17 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:17 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-04 03:16 pm (UTC)Hopefully he'll have some Ianto-time soon. :)
Loving this.
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:17 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-04 04:46 pm (UTC)Ianto is so cool LOL and they are so cute together.
And innocent Jack...awww man, that is just too adorable.
Great job, looking forward to more :-)
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:18 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:18 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-05 12:17 am (UTC)I wonder where Ianto was.. I also have a weird feeling that he saw the Jack/Gwen kiss.....
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Date: 2009-07-05 05:19 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-05 02:14 am (UTC)Nicole
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Date: 2009-07-06 01:08 pm (UTC)Thank you :D
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Date: 2009-07-06 07:53 am (UTC)I'm finding my dislike for Gwen growing... and I'm worried about Ianto not being there, hopefully he didn't see them on the balcony and get upset....
I'm off to read the next couple of chapters :)
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Date: 2009-07-06 01:07 pm (UTC)