Disclaimer: I do not own Torchwood or any of the character except mine that I made up for this fic. Believe me if I did won Torchwood things would be different. ;)

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A/N: Just a new story I'm trying out a Plot Bunny bit and wouldn't leave me alone so I have to try and make what I envisage on my head come to life on the computer. This is set a few weeks after series two so Toshiko and Owen are dead. =O Also I'm sorry if the characters have went a bit OOC. This is all written in Lily's P.O.V, tried to do Ianto and it did not sound right at all.

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Chapter 1 – Introducing Lily Crawford

"Gwen! Ianto! This is Lily Crawford, she joins us from Torchwood 2, she trained there as a medic and will continue doing so here" My new boss Jack, who had just introduced me in the most embarrassingly way possible, winked at me and then walked away, leaving me standing in the middle of a large underground base which he called 'The Hub'. I have no idea of what I'm meant to do or where to go or anything.

I stood there in silence unsure of what to do. The women named Gwen I think it was, walked over to me.

"Hello love. Lily was it?" She has a big smile and seems sort of motherly.

"Yeah" My Scottish accent sounded so out of place, especially when travelling to Cardiff. She smiled again and said

"Would you like me to show you around seeing as Jack just left you here?" I smile gratefully at her.

"Yes please" She links my arm with hers and she turns me around. She points to a set of stairs leading further down to another level.

"That's the medical bay down there. Everything you should ever need medically is hopefully down there" Gwen smiled as though remembering some memory from long ago and I stayed quiet for I didn't want to interrupt her. She turns me around again, I wasn't quite as prepared this time and I almost fall over. She steadies me and her already large brown eyes go a bit larger

"Are you okay? I didn't mean to make you jump" I smile at her to reassure her that I'm fine.

"I'm fine, lost in thought. That's all" She nodded and then told me which computer was mine and what paperwork was mandatory and other relevant information. I was beginning to get board of her pulling me this way and that and talking…a lot. When a man I hadn't really noticed before stepped in front of us. He seemed to appear out of no where.

"Hi, I'm Jones, Ianto Jones". He stuck out his hand for me to shake which I did. Why did I not notice him before? Gwen unlinked our arms and walked away, she sat down at her computer and although she was working she looked at me and Ianto with a small smirk on her face.

"I'm Lily Crawford" My voice rang out clear and confident but it was not how I felt. I never really liked meeting new people. I always get really nervous. Gwen had been easy though because she came to me and did most of the talking. Ianto smiled at me kind of goofily and said nothing else. Gwen coughed rather pointedly behind us and this snapped Ianto out of his trance like state. It was really weird. Like he'd never seen a Scottish person before.

"Oh right" He looked a bit flustered and turned around in a circle, clearly wondering what had just happened and what he should do now. He looked right at me again and said

"Tea or Coffee?"

I frowned at him slightly, although I knew the answer to his question (tea always tea) it still took me by surprise, mainly because at Torchwood 2 people either bought there own drinks or made them themselves. My brain wandered away and I eventually managed to get it back. I blushed slightly because I know realised it was a considerately long time to not answer someone and because all three of my new colleagues were giving me a funny look.

"Tea please" I half answer the floor and half answer Ianto. Jack looked at me quizzically for a while, shook his head and then left again, not before asking Ianto for some more coffee. Ianto gives me a small smile before disappearing through a door, where it lead I had no idea but at a rough guess I'd say a kitchen or drinks machine of some sort. It was only half nine in the morning and all in all my first day wasn't going the best. I'd just made a complete fool out of myself and Gwen kept smiling at me. I walked over to my desk and sat down. Head n hands I took a couple of deep breaths to make me feel calmer and less emotional. Ianto appeared moments later with a mug of tea, a small jug of milk and some sugar cubes.

"Thanks" was all I dared say, in fact it was all that needed to be said.

Ianto just nodded and I could feel his eyes burning into me as I sorted out my cup of tea. Was it always like this when someone new joined? Surely not?

Everyone was being really nice although I couldn't help but notice a certain sadness in everyone's eyes when the spoke to me, like they could see someone else give an answer as well as my own. I was fairly sure they were remembering the person before me. I knew what I was getting into though. Archie, from Torchwood 2, had told me that I was stepping into the potion of someone who had worked there for a few years. But still I couldn't help but wonder what they thought when I saw the sadness in their eyes.

The rest of the day passed rather uneventfully. There was no Rift Activity so we were all pretty much free. Except from their paperwork. Jack called me up to his office and explained everything Gwen hadn't. I tried to remember all of what he said but something was bound to slip my mind. Gwen spoke to me…a lot. She asked me questions about where I came from and about Torchwood 2. I answered them all as truthfully as I could. A little white lie here and there never hurt any one. She told me about what usually happened and her husband called Rhys. Actually she talked about him a lot. Gwen was really nice but she loved to talk.

After Gwen eventually quietened down for a while, I went for a wander on my own about the Hub and ended up in the Archives. I startled Ianto; he was really into filing and was singing a song to himself at the same time. It was in Welsh but it still sounded really good to me, even if I had no idea what the song was about. I tapped him no the shoulder lightly, Ianto jumped and dropped the file he was holding. I instantly dropped down to help him pick up the file. We both happened to look up at the same time. His face was a couple of inched from mine and I could feel his cool breath on my face. Our eyes looked and we stayed like that for a few moments before we both blushed and looked away. I stood up slowly allowing my balance to come back. Ianto did the same a few seconds later and I handed the file back.

"Thanks" He muttered but avoided looking at me. He then found where the file went and placed it in. He avoided looking at me again and asked

"Did you come down for anything in particular or are you just trying to kill me off by sneaking up?" Ianto's voice was sarcastic but warm and friendly at the same time. I wasn't sure if it was possible but it had just happened so yes it was…for now way. I found myself giggling like a teenage girl, then again I'm hardly over the hill, and I'm only 23.

"No, not killing anyone just went on a wander and ended up down here. You don't mind if I stay do you? I won't be in your way or anything?" I looked at Ianto from under my eyelashes in a flirty sort of way. Which I quickly stopped doing after I realised I was doing it. Ianto was either staring or gazing at me, not quite sure which one but it made m feel really self conscious, yet I got this tingly feeling in my stomach. Weird! Words eventually returned to Ianto and he said, trying his best to sound normal but his voice and went a bit softer

"Not at all, you could keep me company. And I could err… learn a bit more about you and vice versa. Only if you want of course your not trapped or anything" Ianto laughed nervously and looked at me hopefully.

Okay that was kind of weird but he seems nervous. Why though I'm not scary, at least I don't think I am. I'm about 5ft8 and he's taller than me and I'd imagine he's definitely stronger. I should probably ask Jack or Gwen. On second thoughts best just ask Jack. Gwen has the tendency to talk about anything. Or maybe I'm quick to judge, she seems nice enough. Once again my brain wandered away.

Oh God! I've not answered Ianto. He's looking at me weirdly again. I try to look him in the eyes the best I can even if I am blushing once again.

"Sorry about that, my brain keeps wandering. But yes I would quite like to keep you company" My voice betrays my nervousness, and then again so does his. Ianto's eyes light up, he looks a bit too happy. He seems to notice this too and he goes back to looking nonchalant.

"Well I don't normally let people down here at all really, but you seem quiet enough." He said teasingly. He was smirking at me. And I gave him a typical response of mine.

"Thanks" I say sarcastically whilst rolling my eyes. He gives a small chuckle and then says your welcome being annoyingly serious. Where as if I'd have tried that I'd have either ended up grinning or laughing to seconds after.

We talked for ages all, whilst he was filing and its then I realise that he is one of the very few people who make me worry and scrutinise my appearance. I look down at what I'm wearing: pair of faded black skinny jeans, green high top converse, plain green t-shirt with a black waistcoat on top. As for the way of jewellery: some surfer beads, plain black leather watch and a black with white stars on it sweatband.

I love the clothes I wear, they're comfortable and practicable and stylish if I do say so myself but I feel so plain, maybe I should be more girlie. Wait why am I even bothered? Ianto is a new friend, nothing more. But when I think about the something more bit my stomach flips. It has only done that twice before, once with my first ever boyfriend and then again with my 2nd and last boyfriend, we were together for 3 years before he cheated and ran off with another man. They now apparently live in Spain with 3 dogs, as my mother told me before I left. How enthralling…not!

I've always been plain…ish, as my gay best friend Tom told me. He said on my normal me day (like today) I looked okay but kind of plain but on the days were I was more girlie and I wore make-up, other than my black eyeliner, mascara and raspberry lip-balm, I looked pretty and a bit more interesting.

I hadn't realised I had stopped paying attention until Ianto placed his hand on my shoulder and gave it a little shake. He looked genuinely concerned.

"Lily? Are you okay?"

I looked up and our eyes met again I felt that connection and electricity seemed to flow through us, of course I had no way of telling if he felt it too. My brain had gone a bit gooey and I just sort of grinned like an idiot and said.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Lol, my brain keeps wandering away. Lots to think about. Don't worry, my brain should calm down a bit in the next few days" I gave him another goofy grin. Uh oh, I have said Lol out loud. I never say Lol out loud. Well I do occasionally but not normally to cute guys I have only known a day. Ianto frowned at me but seemed to accept that I was fine. He looked down at his watch and gasped in surprise. It was only then did he take his hand from my shoulder, I hadn't even noticed it was still there.

"I'm very sorry but I have kept you down here all day. I hadn't even noticed we missed lunch."

I opened my mouth to speak, to tell him it was fine and I hadn't noticed either when my stomach gave the biggest growl of its life. My jaw dropped in shock and he laughed.

"Tell you what, seeing as me missed lunch why don't we get a delivery here and we can have dinner together"

Again before I could answer there was an interruption. Jack opened the Archive door. He looked from me to Ianto and from Ianto to me. He looked really angry. Crap crap crappity crap!!!! I hadn't even realised I did something wrong.

"I can see I'm interrupting" Jack's voice was full of rage and had a hard edge to it but his face was eerily calm. He slammed the Archive door shut and we could hear him walking away. Ianto muttered fuck under his breath.

"What did we-"

"Nothing. Jack's just……jealous because I'm keeping the new girl all to my self" Ianto looked at me and smiled but I could tell he was lying. To whom I didn't know, probably to him and me. I wanted to ask Jack what I did but Ianto said I was best not to.

I felt sad because I had to leave Ianto and we got on great and also because I had uber pissed of my new boss on the first day.

"I better go" My voice had gone really quiet and was close to breaking. I turned around to head to the door. Ianto grabbed my wrist and pulled me round to look at him. His lips caught mine in a passionate kiss I had only just had time to respond and moved my lips against his when his senses seemed to return. He looked really shocked and we were both a bit out of breath. He opened his mouth to speak but I placed my index finger against his lips.

"Goodbye Ianto" was all I managed to say, my voice cracked slightly and this time I definitely did leave the Archives.

When I entered the main bit of the Hub, Jack who was talking to Gwen spotted me, turned on his heels and basically stomped into his office, making sure to slam the door. I could feel anger and sadness bubble to the surface ready to spill out and any moment. I shut my eyes, took deep breaths and counted to ten. I felt a lot better once I had opened them. Gwen looked worried and when she noticed me looking at her she just smiled and said.

"Are you going home now love? I'm working late so I'll so you tomorrow. Do you know where your going?" her voice had false cheer in it and her eyes gave away the worry was feeling. I tried to appear calm and normal but I think she saw through my pretence.

"Yes I'm going home to my new flat. It's not too far so I know my way and I'll see you tomorrow"

If she noticed anything she never said. We said good bye and then I left.

It was a ten minute walk from the Hub to my flat, like I said it wasn't too far. It was just beginning to get dark when I got in. My cat immediately ran at me as soon as I came in the door. I named her Whiskas because she was a cat and I couldn't think of anything else. She was a big tabby cat and loved sleeping in from of the fire, blocking the heat from everyone else. She was 4 years old and was going through a stage where she was convinced she was a dog. She always meowed at everything, chased her tail and played fetch. I think she may have bumped her head at some point but I'm not sure. It was about 5:23pm when I got in. Although I hadn't done much today I still felt as though I could sleep for days. I think it's all the brain wandering I've done.

After dinner I tried to unwind by watching some television in my pyjamas but I couldn't focus, my mind kept wandering back to Ianto. He was cute and sweet and funny. I felt this connection between the two of us but I have no idea if he did too. Well I did have some idea, the kiss was spontaneous and he seemed as shocked as I was. It was really good though.

I tried to watch television again but to no avail. I went for a long, hot bath and that worked a bit. About half seven…ish I gave up and went to bed. I sat up reading for half an hour with a mug of hot chocolate. I just sat down my mug and the next thing I knew it was morning and my alarm was going off. I rubbed my eyes, sat up, stretched and then yawned. Same thing I did every morning. It was like a ritual.

"Ohhhh" I groaned. Another day of Torchwood Cardiff. I really wanted to go so I could see Ianto, then again we kissed, where did that leave us now, Gwen was acting weird after Jack spoke to her and Jack… Why was he soooo mad? What had I done?

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A/N: Well readers that was the first chapter. Hope you enjoyed it. This is actually the longest chapter I've ever wrote, lol. Please read and review because I really need to know wither it was good or not cause I'm not too happy with it. If it's bad I'll take it down.

Love Sam xx