Living The Dream 41/?

[missthingsplace]

Title: Living The Dream
Author: 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 wrianojune

Finding a shady spot under a tree near the edge of the airfield they spread out the picnic blankets they had brought with them and set down the baskets Martha and Toshiko had filled with lots of food for the picnic.

Leaving everyone sitting beneath the tree Jack rushed off to find Andy, even though he was now a partner in the business he needed to make sure there was a spare plane he could use to take anyone up that wanted to during the day.

Andy had agreed easily, even thought the flying school was busy he said that it wouldn't be a problem and let them have the use of one of the two seater biplanes.

Jack in turn promised that he and Ianto would be there bright and early the next morning to help service the planes and get them ready for the day so Andy could have a lie in.

Heading back to the others with a grin on his face Jack announced that it was all arranged and asked who wanted to have a go first.

“Me!” Martha exclaimed excitedly. “Can I?”

“Of course.” Jack told her, offering his hand to her, which she took and let him help her to her feet.

“Back soon.” Jack told them as he and Martha headed towards the plane they were to use.

Martha giggled as she put on the leather flying helmet and goggles.

“I bet I look a right sight sir.” She smiled at Jack.

“You look as gorgeous as every Martha and please, stop calling me sir.” Jack replied, helping her clamber up into the cockpit.

“Sorry, Jack.” She told him as she took her seat and let him fasten the safety belt, making sure it was tight enough.

“Okay, ready?” Jack asked her.

Martha nodded, too excited to reply as she waited for Jack to climb into the seat in front of her.

Jack gave a nod to the young man stood by the propeller and with a sharp spin of it the engine burst into life.

“Here we go.” Jack shouted over the noise of the engine, the plane moving over the ground getting faster and faster until the nose edge up and they take off commenced.

“Are you okay?” Jack yelled over his shoulder at Martha.

“Yes!” She yelled back, loving the feel of the wind and sun on her face as they soared upwards into the blue sky.

Once they levelled out Martha marvelled at how small everyone below seemed, looking out over the fields at the cow, sheep and horses that didn't seem at all scared by them as they flew over and then they were flying over the edge of the cliff, the blue of the sea below as Martha let out a whoop of joy.

Jack chuckled as he realised just how much fun Martha was having, he knew before he'd even taken her up that she would truly love the experience and he decided that he would teach her to fly if she wanted to.

The place swooped as Jack turned around and headed back towards the land again causing Martha to let out more sounds of glee and flew back in the direction of the flying school.

“Brace yourself, the landing can be a bit bumpy.” Jack shouted to Martha as they began their descent.

“Okay.” Martha yelled back, holding onto the edges of the cockpit as the ground got closer and closer, yelping with surprise as they hit the ground with a small bump and then gradually slowed to a stop in almost the same spot they had left from.

Jack jumped out first and helped Martha back down to the ground.

“That was just fantastic!” Martha exclaimed, pulling off the goggles and helmet. “I want to do that again.”

“Would you like to learn how to fly one yourself?” Jack asked her as they made their way back to the picnic spot.

“Really? Me? Don't be daft, how can I fly a plane!” Martha gasped.

“Why wouldn't you be able you, you loved it.” Jack asked her.

“I'm just a woman.” Martha shrugged.

“Women fly too Martha, I know you want to?” Jack grinned at her.

“Yes, oh yes, I'd love to learn.” Martha admitted.

“Then I will teach you, I promise.” Jack replied, putting his arm around her and giving her a quick one armed hug as they reached the others.

“Why are you both so excited?” Gwen asked as they sat down, Jack leaning against Ianto and kissing him softly on the cheek before answering.

“I'm going to teach Martha how to fly.” Jack announced as Martha beamed.

“You weren't scared?” Ianto asked her.

“No, I loved every minute.” Martha replied, grinning from ear to ear.

“Rather you than me.” Rhys shuddered.

“Are you sure I can't tempt you up there?” Jack laughed at the look on Rhys' face.

“No way mate.” Rhys replied, horrified at the thought.

“So, who's next?” Jack asked as he felt Ianto's arm snake around his waist.

“I want to try it.” Gwen told him. “I'm a little scared but after watching you up there and seeing how excited Martha is I want to try it.”

“Well, it's nearly lunchtime, how about we eat some of this wonderful food Martha and Toshiko have prepared and then I'll take you?” Jack replied.

Gwen nodded. “Yes, I have to feed Eirween soon anyway.”

“Toshiko, do you want to have a go, after Gwen?” Jack asked her.

“I'm still thinking about it.” Toshiko replied. “It looks scary.”

“It's not, I promise you it's not.” Martha told her friend.

“We'll see.” Toshiko replied.

“It's okay if you don't want to yet, we have all afternoon.” Jack told her, pulling the cloth off of one of the baskets. “Now, what have we got to eat, I'm starving.”

“Do you ever stop eating?” Rhys asked as Jack tucked into a sandwich.

“I need all the strength I can get.” Jack chuckled as he winked at Ianto.

“Oh god.” Ianto groaned. “What have I turned him into!”

“We don't want to know!” Gwen chuckled, helping Martha and Toshiko get the rest of the picnic out of the baskets and passing sandwiches to the others.

“Do you think we can sneak off for half an hour?” Jack whispered in Ianto's ear.

“Maybe later, when it's my turn for a flight.” Ianto whispered back, placing a chaste kiss to Jack's lips before turning his attention back to his sandwich.

The next half an hour or so passed easily as they ate, drank and chatted, watching the planes as they passed overhead.

TBC