So I started this series of drabbles following the alphabets. Every letter has their own small drabble. These drabbles will be about different Torchwood characters and pairings but because Ianto and Jack are my favorite characters and also my favorite pairing ever in any fandom they probably will get some extra attention. I'm trying to update as often as I can and reviews are always welcome!
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Always there, that's Ianto. Sometimes Jack wonders does that man ever let go, relax, drink a beer and do selfish things. Probably not. Ianto is one of those workaholics who never leave their work place, never complain and never do mistakes and (thank god) never expect a raise even though they have earned one. When Jack comes in the Hub there is always a fresh cup of coffee waiting, when he's on his way out pair of hands are giving him the coat before he even has time to ask for it, when he's hungry his favorite take out foods appear out of nowhere and when he's lonely there is always a warm mouth which knows how to offer the best comfort and nimble fingers unbuttoning his clothes and that fabulous strong mind ready to take the control from him.
Whether it's day or night Ianto Jones is always ready to serve.
Once Jack asked why the young man did this unconditional serving but the only answer he got was a professional smile and polite words:
"It's my job sir. I aim to please."
There was no indication of personal opinions or emotions and after that Jack stood on the rooftop trying to figure out the mystery called Ianto Jones. He didn't figure it out then. He still hasn't managed to do that. During his long life and numerous adventures all around the universe Jack developed good people reading skills. But with Ianto nothing helps. No matter how sly and sneaky questions he uses Ianto remains blank and locked even after several drinks and questionable use of some alien originated drugs. It bothers Jack. He can read Iantos work history but all he sees are immaculate results and excellent references from experts and other highly important people. There is nothing personal in those records. Well he copied the police records of Iantos conviction from shop lifting but Ianto had been 16 at the time and it had been just a reckless phase in his youth. There are no evaluations about his mental health or reports about his personal life before Torchwood Three. Either there never were ones to begin with or they were all destroyed in the fall of Torchwood London or Ianto is just really good at covering his tracks (which wouldn't really surprise Jack).
And all those mysteries shouldn't be thrilling or attractive but Jack can't help but feel so. The young seemingly so ordinary Welsh man hides himself as well as he does and there are very few people on this planet who can do the same. So he watches as Ianto works day after day dying to know what those perfectly tailored suits hide beneath them. He wants to get behind all those walls and lies that surround Iantos true essence. He wants to get to know the true Ianto. He wants to open the young man and see him laid bare and vulnerable stripped from all the secrets.
And Jack is sure that one day he will do that.