A Time To Heal
by Bluestar1, aka Crystalshard
Disclaimer: Torchwood is not owned by me, it is owned by the BBC.
Warning(s): Spoilers for They Keep Killing Suzie.
Summary: My take on what might have happened after that end scene is episode 08. The stopwatch makes an appearance, although it isn't mentioned. Jack:Ianto.
Tick.
"You're late."
"Sorry, sir."
Tickticktickticktick
Bright eyes, plain cotton and dark wool and other colours, flushed skin and forgiveness in that smile.
Ticktickticktickticktick
Aftershave, sweat, soap, washing powder and the unique smell of the willing man he was embracing.
Tickticktickticktickticktick
Sweat again, smooth skin and mint in his mouth and the indefinable taste of desire.
Ticktickticktickticktickticktick
Moans, gasps, whimpers, soft cries, broken words and the sound of his name on the other man's lips.
Tickticktickticktickticktickticktick
Soft lips and hard muscle, slick skin and hardness inside him, nipped ears and teasing tongue and the touch of skilled hands and ecstasy so sharp he blacks out for a moment.
Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick.
"Jack?"
"Yes, Ianto?"
Tick.