Disclaimer : Unfortunately, I do not own the characters. If I did, there'd ne more Janto moments in the show, Gwen would stop pinning on Jack and Ianto would still be alive. But alas, I don't own them.

Summary: Jack wants to take Ianto out but the coffeeboy is ignoring him.

"You're asking me out on a date?"

"Interested?"

"Sure. As long as it's not in an office"

It had been a week since that conversation and Jack was frustated. For the entire seven days, Ianto had been avoiding him, only coming in front of him, when necessary. Ok, he was upset about Jack leaving and it was understandeable but couldn't he give him one chance? He planned to let Ianto deeper into his world, now that he'd realised the true extent of his feelings for the Welshman. But how was he supposed to ask Ianto out if they didn't even talk about anything except Weevils, Rift activities and aliens!! These too were forced conversations, when Ianto answered just because his boss asked him something.

"Do you think I did the right thing by agreeing with Gwen on not Retconning Rhys?"

"I'm sorry sir but giving opinions about your actions is not a part of my job." Jack hated to hear him say that, his tone wasn't sarcastic or accusing, it was just a polite refusal to comment and yet it broke Jack's heart to hear it.

"Ianto.."

"Would you need a coffee sir?"

"No but.."

"Anything else you'd want before I leave?"

Jack wanted to say 'Yes, you" but he just said "No"

"Fine then goodnight sir"

"Good night.. Ianto"

Ianto walked out with a heavy heart. He knew he was hurting Jack but this was best for the both of them. He knew he loved Jack but what if the Captain only thought him to be a parttime shag like others thought. He knew how much love hurt and this time he'd not let his heart break, not after Lisa.

Today, when he saw Jack talk to Gwen when she wanted to leave, Ianto could not help feel a pang of jealousy. Could Jack be using him to get over Gwen? But if it was so then why was he so intent on going out on dates and everything. Moreover, since he had been back, Jack had not even once asked Ianto to go to bed with him. Why? This was an answer Ianto did not know nor did he intend to find out.

"JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP GWEN!"

"Tell me what's the matter Jack? Maybe we can -"

"Gwen Cooper I do not need your mothering skills. I'll be fine enough if you just leave me alone!"

"Fine then do as you wish. I just try to come and help but you have to be an arse and drive people away. No wonder Ianto is ignoring you"

The mention of Ianto brought Jack back to sense."I'm sorry Gwen. I'm so worried about him -"

"I understand Jack. But if you're really sure about your feelings why don't you ask him out?"

Jack spread out his arms and gave her his ain't-it-so-very-obvious look.

"Ok ok. I think I have an idea"

"And that would be?"

"Take him out"

"Gwen are you sure you're fit for work - not ill or something?"

"I'm perfectly fine Jack. Don't you worry, I have a plan. I'll arrange everything"

Alarm sirens blazed through the hub.

"What happened Tosh?" Jack asked as he bent over the Japanese girl's desk.

"Rift activity. I'm getting extremely high energy levels," explained Tosh as she pointed out the location to Jack on the map.

"Fine team let's go!"

"Jack I'll need Gwen and Owen here. It's only you and Ianto who're going."

"Fine then. Ianto, ready?"

"Yes sir. I'll get the SUV"

When the two got to the location Tosh had said, everything seemed quiet. So Jack called up Tosh.

"Tosh it's completely fine here!"

"I know that. But what you don't know is that there's a really good Chinese restaurant round the corner of the street"

"Oh ok. We'll get there and see what we can do," Jack replied in an official voice before turning back to Ianto.

"So?"

"She says it's coming from round the corner, let's go check"

When they got to the corner, Ianto was more confused than ever. It was just a little restaurant here - Dragon Lee. The rift activity detector showed no readings.

"Sir this is just a simple restaurant. There's absolutely no sign of any rift energy here"

"Yeah, but I've heard that the food here's quite good"

"What?" Ianto's face was a mixture of emotions. There was surprise, anger even a hint of feeling betrayed but there was still a trace of amusement and joy. "You planned all this?"

"Uh - yeah - sort of - I -" It must be quite a sight, Jack though, Captain Jack Harkness stuttering!

"Jack you planned a false Rift alarm so that you could get me here on a date with you?"

"Yeah, what else could I do Yan? You didn't even talk to me! I just want to set things right. I don't expect you to forget that I left or anything but let's put it aside for a while and try to start afresh? I don't want this to be a part time shag relationship, I wish to have more Ianto. I want to hold you, share things with you, things I haven't told anyone. When I'm upset, I want to be able to just be in your arms. When I w

ke up, I want to be able to see you lying by my side. When you sleep at night, I want to be able to watch you for as long as I wish. And when you're not too happy, I want to be the one to hold you and make things right. When you feel lost, I want to be the one to guide you through. When you're upset, I want to be the one to make you smile. I want to be the one you dream of in your sleep. I want to be yours, Ianto." Jack's voice broke down as he ended. "I want to be yours," he whispered again.

Ianto placed his hand on Jack's cheek and wiped off a tear that rolled down. He didn't know what to say. He, too, was overwhelmed by Jack's words. To see the captain open himself up like this in front of him was too much a sight for Ianto. He'd never thought Jack'd ever admit such feelings towards anyone, let alone his coffee boy. Before he could think of a reply, Jack spoke again.

"Please Ianto, just give me this evening? After that we'll do as you want. If you don't want it to continue, I won't press it. But please just for today, say yes?"

Ianto nodded and smiled weakly as he took Jack's hand and guided him to inside the restaurant. Both of them walked in, unaware of the two women in the hub who were wiping away their tears at the Captain's words that they had heard through a secretly placed recorder in his coat.

The restaurant wasn't too full of people and Jack was grateful for that. He really wanted to spend some proper time with Ianto which wouldn't have been possible in a crowded place. Jack made a mental note to treat Tosh and Gwen.

They placed the order and sat silently. However, a thousand conversations were carried out in this silence. Both of them knew that they were in too deep into this. Ianto might not have admitted his feelings in words did but the fact that he was sitting there was enough for Jack.

"I'm sorry for leaving. But I had to. I had to find the Doctor and ask him to fix it, fix me. And when I did meet him, he said he couldn't do anything. I spent all my time there thinking about Torchwood, the Team, you or rather us, and I knew I had to come back. I meant it when I said I'd come back for you. I did."

"Thanks for coming back. We missed you, I missed you, Jack. Thanks for coming back."

"Ianto?"

"Hmm?"

"Just know that I won't leave you again like that, ok?"

"Yeah, I know. So how many aliens did you shag while you were away?" Ianto grinned. Now that everything was cleared between them, Ianto let go of all the shields.

"Ianto! You think that's all I can do? Here I am telling you that I was thinking of you all the time and you ask me this? Anyways for the record, there were none. No aliens, humans, robots or any other shaggable things were deflowered by me during this period."

The talks continued and by the time they left, they knew each other inside out. From favourite colour to their deepest regrets, they knew everything about the other.

"Stay at my apartment tonight?" asked Ianto as they got back into the SUV.

"You sure?"

"More than ever."

As soon as they got inside the apartment, Jack captured Ianto's mouth in a kiss.

"Jack! Let me atleast lock the door!"

That done, Jack took it upon him to relieve Ianto of his suit. He pushed the Welshman towards the bedroom, kissing him passionately all this while. They'd had sex so many times but this night seemed different, more passionate, more intimate. Jack knew why they said that having sex and making love were two different things.

"Tonight, Ianto Jones, we'll make love," he whispered as he pushed Ianto onto the the bed and unbuttoned his shirt. Meanwhile Ianto brought his hands up to do the same with Jack's shirt. A few moments and numerous kisses later, both of them lay naked in the bed. Jack kissed every part of Ianto's body, making sure not to miss anything. He planted soft butterfly kisses onto the curve of the Welshman's neck, making him moan and squirm. He moved his tongue seductively down his lover's chest, teasing his nipples. Moving lower, he licked Ianto's navel, making the young man moan in pleasure. His tongue moved lower. Taking the welshman's cock in his hand, he licked the shaft. Ianto was already hard.

"Oh Jack, Fuck me now, please!" His voice was husky with pleasure.

"No -" Jack's voice was equally husky.

"Please Jack, no games please not tonight"

"No Yan, tonight I want you to fuck me, please"

"You - what -"

"Please Ianto. I want to give myself to you tonight, completely"

With that Jack changed postions with him, so that now Ianto lay on top of him. The young man saw that his lover was already aroused so he got out the lube from the drawer and wet his fingers in it. He still wasn't sure of this, he had never done this before, what if he hurt Jack?

Sensing his confusion, Jack reassured him. "If it hurts, I'll let you know."

Now a bit surer, Ianto pushed one finger into Jack's opening and looked up at the American. Jack nodded and smiled. Recieving the encouragement, Ianto put another finger in and moved them in a scissoring fashion. His finger brushed against the immortal's prostate making him squirm. Ianto could feel himself close to cuming so he slid out his fingers, covered his cock with lube and entered Jack.

From Jack's face, he could tell that inspite of the preparation, it hurt. Afraid to cause more pain to his lover, he stayed still.

"Gods Ianto! Move please! I'm gonna cum"

On Jack's demands, Ianto moved and in a moment, they'd established a rhythm.

"Yes there - harder Yan!" Jack panted.

They came together, as if on cue.

"Oh my fucking god! That was fantastic!"

The two of them lay in bed, panting, cuddled close. They talked for another two hours. They talked of life, past, present and future. They talked of pets, aliens, friends. They talked of everything that existed under the sun. It didn't matter what they talked of, what was important was that now Jack had Ianto and Ianto had Jack.

"I'm yours," whispered Jack before they fell asleep in each other's arms

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