Living The Dream 125/?

[missthingsplace]

Title: Living The Dream
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, Gwen/Rhys, Tom/Martha, Owen/Sarah, Tosh/Andy, Myfanwy. OC's: Eirween/Roberta, Thomas/Mary, Lizzy
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, Romance, Character Death, fluff
Rating: NC17 for the series.
Word count to date: 170,020

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

“What about that one?” Jack suggested, pointing to an over large gold ring through the shop window with a prominent diamond in the middle.

“No, Mary would suit something more delicate.” Ianto told him. “That would look wrong on her slender hands, there's nothing really in this display we should go and see what they have inside.”

“Good idea.” Jack agreed, leading the way into the shop through the door, the little bell jangling overhead to alert their presence.

“Good afternoon Sirs.” An elderly gentleman greeted them, appearing from another door off to one side behind the display counter. “How may I help.”

“We're looking for an engagement ring for my son to give to his fiancée, he's been ill and is still in recovery so is unable to make the choice himself.” Jack explained. “Something delicate and exquisite.”

“My name is Bilis Manger, I own this shop, let me see if I can help you.” The shopkeeper replied, asking. “What kind of stone and setting were you thinking of, a diamond maybe?”

“We have no set idea other than what we already described, maybe you can make some suggestions?” Ianto replied.

“Let me see.” Bilis told them, looking into the cabinet before him for a few moments thoughtfully before pulling out several rings in little velvet boxes. “How about one of these?”

Jack and Ianto looked at each ring in turn, the first was a gold band with a simple, small diamond. The second had a beautiful amethyst stone set with tiny diamond chips around the edge, the third was almost identical but with an emerald in the centre and the forth and final one was a deep blue sapphire.

“Ianto?” Jack asked, already having decided which one he liked but wanting his lovers opinion first.

“They are all beautiful but I think the amethyst one is just perfect.” Ianto told him, picking the ring out of the box and examining it closer.

“That's the one I chose too.” Jack told him with a grin then turned to Bilis. “How much is this one?”

“I'm afraid that one is rather expensive, I can't let it go for any less than fifty pounds.” Bilis replied, awaiting their reaction.

Ianto bit his lip as to not let out his shock at the price but Jack took the ring from him, placed it back in it's little velvet box and flipped the lid closed.

“We'll take it.” Jack told the surprised Bilis. “Would you put it by for us while I fetch the money from the bank?”

“With pleasure Sir.” Bilis replied, putting the other rings back in their places in the cabinet. “When will you return?”

“Just as soon as we've made the withdrawal.” Jack told him. “We shouldn't be more than fifteen minutes.”

“I'll have it waiting here for your return.” Bilis told him, placing the box containing the ring in a small drawer behind the counter for safe keeping.

Leaving the shop Jack and Ianto headed down the small street of shops towards the bank, leaving the Captain to withdraw the money Ianto headed into the shop that was having Beauty's saddle made to try and find out when it would be ready.

Learning that the saddle would be arriving in just under a week Ianto thanked them and went to find Jack again, who he bumped into as he came out of the bank with the money safely in his pocket.

“Jack, you know Thomas won't be able to afford to pay you back for the ring.” Ianto said as they headed back to the shop.

“I don't care, all that matter is that he's home and alive and wants to marry the girl he loves.” Jack said with a smile. “If he insists on paying for it then he can have as long as he needs.”

“You spoil those kids.” Ianto chuckled softly.

“I'm not the only one and you know it.” Jack retorted.

“True.” Ianto agreed, thinking about it. “I like Mary, I think she'll be a great for Thomas and a wonderful daughter-in-law.”

“And hopefully provide us with lots of grandchildren.” Jack grinned.

“I'm not old enough to be a grandfather.” Ianto pouted.

Jack laughed. “I think this will be a long engagement, you don't have to worry about that just yet.”

“That's a relief.” Ianto couldn't help but sigh.

“Come on, lets get this ring and get home to Thomas.” Jack told him. “I hope he likes our choice.”

Ianto opened the door to the shop and entered with Jack on his heels.

“He'll love it, I'm sure.” Ianto replied.

After purchasing the ring and thanking the Bilis they made their way back to the manor, their hands clasping together once they were out the sight of prying eyes.

They were a little disappointed to find Thomas still asleep when they returned so Jack crept into the room with and opened the velvet box before placing in on the bedside table and then slipped out again and closed the door quietly.

“He should spot it as soon as he wakes.” Jack said, walking down the stairs behind Ianto.

“I hope he wakes soon, I can't wait to find out if he agrees with out taste.” Ianto replied. “Coffee?”

“I'd love some.” Jack said, almost pushing his lover towards the kitchen and watching him prepare it.

“I meant what I said, whatever they want for the wedding I will make it happen for them.” Jack told Ianto. “Stuff all that rubbish about the parents of the bride paying, money is short for most people and we will do all we can to help.”

Leaving the coffee to brew Ianto moved across the kitchen to slip his arms around Jack's waist.

“You've been waiting for the kids to get married, haven't you?” Ianto asked softly.

Jack nodded. “I wish Eirween and Roberta could marry, I would do the same for them and I will do for Lizzy too when the time comes. They deserve nothing but happiness after losing their parents so young.”

“They still think of them, I see them looking at the few photo's we have but I also know they think of us as their parents.” Ianto told him. “And we love them like they are our own children, that's all that matters now.”

“Yeah.” Jack told him with a smile before pressing his lips to his lovers in a soft kiss, pulling back when they were interrupted by Thomas yelling excitedly from his room.

“Sounds like he agrees with our choice.” Ianto grinned. “We should get up there before he wears himself out yelling.”

They found Thomas sat cross-legged on his bed holding the ring between his fingers, a smile on his lips and tears of happiness on his cheeks.

“It's perfect, thank you.” Thomas told them when they sat down beside him on the bed. “Once I'm better I'll find the money to pay you back.”

“Don't worry about that now, all we want you to do is think about what you're going to say to Mary, how you're going to propose.” Ianto replied.

“I can't propose to her in my nightshirt!” Thomas exclaimed. “Would one of you help me bathe and dress before she comes to visit this evening?”

“Once you've had dinner, I'll help you.” Jack told him. “Would you like to be downstairs?”

“No, up here is fine.” Thomas told them with a smile. “More private.”

“I guess so.” Jack chuckled. “Dinners going to be a couple of hours so you should rest some more, maybe read until then?”

Thomas nodded. “I don't want to be tired when Mary gets here.”

“Then we'll leave you too it until dinner.” Ianto told him, clasping Jack's hand and getting to his feet.

As they left the room Thomas reached for his book and got back under the covers after placing the ring back safely in it's box and putting it on the bedside table.

TBC

The ring looks something like this: http://www.gemstonedepot.com/catalog/7d_1_b_36_1.JPG

Comments

[trektotorch.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a beautiful ring. My heart kind of stopped though with the name Bilis Manger appearing. I am impressed with how you work so many TW characters into this AU story. Good job!!

[missthingsplace.livejournal.com]

Thank you very muchly :D