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Summery:Jack and Ianto are a couple, Ianto wants to make it official, Jack wants to keep things the way they are,So Ianto leaves Torchwood starting a life without Jack

Editor Note:This chapter has been edit and Beta by the wonderful Best-In -Red

Are some Mistakes Forever ?

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Chapter-1

"Good morning, Ianto." A voice greeted the Welshman as he walked through the door.

"Good morning Mary, you're very cheerful this morning," he smiled as he greeted the woman.

Mary smiled. "Who wouldn't be, working with you?"

Ianto entered his office followed by Mary with the morning mail and reports that needed his signature for U.N.I.T. As Mary turn to leave she reminded Ianto that he had a meeting with Martha Jones in an hour.

Ianto smiled. "Thank you, Mary. What would I ever do without you?"

"Let's hope you never have to find out." Mary smirked closing the office door.

Ianto and Mary had hit it off the first time they met. Ianto had transferred from Torchwood Three to U.N.I.T. in London, working alone side Martha Jones. He was head director of the Archive Research Department(ARD). The fact that he had eidetic memory proved to be an great asset for this job.

As Martha arrived, she was greeted by a freshly brewed cup of Ianto's special blend coffee. Martha breathed in the enticing aroma and moaned as she sipped from the delicious brew.

Ianto laughed at her enjoyment. "Careful, Martha. We don't want the staff, or Mickey, getting ideas. So, what bring you to my department besides the coffee?"

Ianto noticed that Martha tensed up, which could only mean one thing: Captain Jack Harkness.

Martha took another sip of her coffee before speaking. "Ianto, U.N.I.T. is sending the directors of each department to Cardiff for a conference. You and I have been chosen along with Mickey and Adam. Are he and you ok? Have you talked to Jack since you left?"

Ianto cringing inwardly. "Jack made his choice, and I wasn't it. It's been nearly two years, and we've talked over the phone about only work-related subjects. He's no longer a part of my life.

Martha, I'm happy. Steven being in my life has given me so much joy and happiness, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I will attend the conference, but my private life is off limits to everyone, especially Jack. I have kept my personal life private, except for you and Tosh and I trust you two to keep it that way.

Martha nodded in agreement. Jack and Ianto were both her friends, but considering the situation, she respected Ianto's choice and supported him. Steven clearly had given Ianto a new perspective on life.

When he arrived at home, Ianto didn't see Steven. He missed him, but at the same time was relieved that he wasn't there. Going to his bedroom, he undressed and entered the shower. As the hot water sprayed his body, he could feel his tense muscles starting to relax. While he showered, he could smell Jack's pheromones, feel his strong arms wrap around his waist, and hear him laughing as he shampooed his hair.

Ianto slid down the shower wall, putting his head in his hands as he cried saying, "Why? Why does he still affect me this way?"

~~~~~~~~ Cardiff

Jack was in his office watching his teammates. Tosh was at her workstation tapping away on her computer, Gwen was on the phone and Owen was slouched in his chair, pretending to be working.

Jack noticed Owen suddenly sit up and Tosh and Gwen rushed over to his desk. Curious, Jack came out of his office.

"Owen, what's wrong?" Jack asked.

Owen frowned. "Jack, did you get the memo that we're all due to attend a conference here along with U.N.I.T. representatives, Brigadier Alistair and those other bureaucratic snobs?"

Jack smiled. "Owen, that's every year. I usually ignore them."

"Apparently so," snarked Owen. "Guess that is why it stated Torchwood Three attendance is mandatory. And speaking of representatives, it appears that our one and only tea-boy is one of them."

Jack smile faltered as he turned and walked back to his office. Gwen followed closely behind.

Owen and Tosh continued discussing the upcoming conference and the fact that Ianto's name was listed as one of U.N.I.T.'s representatives. Tosh was concerned about Jack's reaction. It had been two years since he had seen Ianto.

Still, Tosh was also excited. She thought that she would see Ianto and Steven again. She remembered how they flew in from London to surprise her for her birthday and flew back the next day.

In Jack's office, Gwen was seething with angry. "Jack, why do you always react this way to his name? It's been nearly two years. He was forcing you to make a decision you weren't ready to make, so why should you feel guilty?"

"Because I was wrong!" shouted Jack, as he turned his back to her. "I was wrong. I love him and made the wrong decision for what I thought was the right reason." he continued softly, as his eyes glistened with tears.

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