I was the prince's partner and his boyfriend. I Ianto Jones was also his best friend since Jack Harkness was the sole heir to the throne of our small province. While I was the son of a wealthy merchant. We had met in first grade and became fast friends almost on the day we had grown up together. When we were younger, He had told me I was his best friend. And he was mine.

We saw each other through our teen years. Jack had saved me from an abusive Ex boyfriend. It was in our last year of public school. I had started dating Mark Smith. He was in the year ahead of us, a high school junior He was considered very handsome. I had never had a real boy friend. So when he asked me to be his boyfriend . I had agreed. I knew Jack didn't like Mark. Jack had often refered to Mark as a Jerk.

The abuse had almost started on our first date when I had refused to sleep with him. He had given me a bloody nose on that night. I had covered with my parents by saying I walked in to a door. He had tried to keep me from my family and friends including Jack. I had tried to stop it , had tried to break it off.

But Mark would act remorseful and beg my forgivness, it only got worse. I had managed to keep it secret. Even from my best friend. so I had kept silent. I did longed to tell Jack. But I couldn't. I was afraid of what would happen if I did.

The abuse continued through out my first year of high school untill mid term, Jack, sensing something was wrong. had cornered me one afternoon and demanded I tell him what was going on between Mark and I. I tried to shrug it off. But he stubbornly persisted.

"Yani we have been friends since first grade. I know you are keeping something from me. I can sense it. Is it Mark? Has he hurt you. Is he the reason for all of those bruses on your arms.? Please Yani, I can see something is wrong. You can tell me any what is wrong. "Tearfully I had broke down and confessed to him.

" Mark has hit me Jack. Several times in fact. He told me not to tell any one, not you or my parents. He kept me from going out unless it was with him. I so wanted to call you but I couldn't. He even kept me from spending time with my own family. He hits me when things didn't go his way. Then afterwords, he begs me to forgive him. But I can not do it anymore. I miss you Jack. I miss spending time with my best friend. The way we use to when we were children,but Mark won't let me. He claims to love me. But I don't want to be with him any longer. But I do not know what to do. I want to end it, but I am afraid to, I have felt so alone. So alone Jack so alone..."

Jack held me close as I sobbed bitter tears, and had whispered " You are never alone Yani. No one will hurt you while I am here.I will never let him touch you again. The next time he tries to strikes you will be his last. On our friendship, I so swear it."

We sat together under our tree. For the first time I felt safe for a long time. I always felt safe in Jack's arms. Jack had let me cry, speaking soothing gentle words. " I am here for you Yani. you are safe . Nothing will hurt you."

The next day at school had been the final straw for Jack. He had witnessed Mark hitting me. I had just told Mark, we were no longer going together and that it was over between us.

Just as Mark had struck me and bloodied my lip and had sent me flying across the room. Jack had seen this."IANTO!" Jack had ran up to where I had fallen and gathered me up in his arms. He glared at Mark "What did you do?"

Jack rocked me back and forth "It is ok Yani , I have you.I won't hurt you. I promise. I will not let him. Shhhh its ok." He gently held me. He glanced at the cut on my lip , I winced slightly as he gently touched it. I could tell, it sadden him to see me in pain. He helped me to sit up and asked if I was ok.

I nodded as I heard Mark who loomed over us. saying " You are mine, Jones. No one breaks up with me Icandie . You belong to me. And Harkness, I don't care if your father is king. Get your Fucking hands off my boyfriend."

I clung to Jack, so fearful he would let me go and leave me. He had his arms around me, sheilding me, as Mark took a step towards me."Get up." He barked at me. I looked at Jack as Mark reached down to take hold of my arm. "I SAID GET UP." I cried out in pain and that seemed to clinch it for Jack.

Enraged and with a roar of fury, Jack rose and took hold of Mark and flung him against the wall and had leered at him threating and had snarled " You little son of a bitch. " He spoke through clutched teeth

"I know what you have done to Ianto these past few months. I got a news flash for you. It stops now. Your relationship with him, it is over. He is no longer your boyfriend, understand?Nor is he your personal punching bag. If you ever ever touch him or go near him again and I hear about it. I will make you pay. Have I made my self clear."

Mark looked over at me " Don't know why I bother with you any way . Not like you are a good kisser. Harkness you can have him." He walked away. I stopped Jack from following Mark. "Let him go. Jack, please don't leave me.I need you please."

As he turned, I heard Jack mutter "Asshole." Wetting a napkin at the near by water fountain, Jack then attended to me and my swollen bloody lip. "Are you ok, Yani?" he put his arm around me and wiped my tears away. I put my head on his shoulder and sighed wearily "Yes I am. Now." I looked at him shyly" Thanks to my brave handsome prince."

Jack smiled at me as he got up and extended his hand. 'Come on Yani. Cook made some chocolate chip cookies this morning and told me to bring you home with me. And you know how bossy boots Mrs Hudson gets. and she missed you. " He looked at me "And so did I."

He made me smile with that statement. I had spent meny a afternoon in The Harkness kitchen doing homework or just playing board games with Jack. It had been a while since I had been over to Jack's. I had missed my best friend. But I knew I had never really lost him.I got up slowly and took his hand and we headed off in the direction of Jack's house.

Jack and I were were both surprised when a few weeks later, we figured out we had both fallen for each other. We had discovered our affection for each other one afternoon while we sat under one of the meny trees on my family's estate. Just as we had when we were younger.

I had prepared a picnic lunch for us, I had prepared all of his favorites.I knew that we would not be bothered. For Jack had, like always gave the orders to his staff never to distrub us. This was our time to be together with out our parents or our other friends. We hadn't done this while I was with Mark. But now we could hang out together again with out worry.

I felt however that this time was different.I could sense that he had something he wanted to tell me. Usually Jack was more playful on our outings. Usually he would play with my hair and try to tickle my neck or playfully try and goose me every chance he got. He would also try and catch me and pin me down till I said uncle.

He would then tease me with a air kiss and a wink as he smiled and let me up. However the last time his lips had grazed my cheek and it had left me wondering how it would be to kiss my fair haired prince.

But this was different, today he was being quiet and he seemed to be watching me, Almost drinking me in. The way he was staring at me, almost embarassed me. I had been reading aloud from one of our favorite books The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. As I read, I could feel Jack watching me. I put my book down and looked at him.

My breath caught as Jack smiled that smile that had won him my heart. "Sire , you are staring." Jack smiled dreamily at me " Am I? Can't help it Yani. You are easy on the eyes" I smiled as I poured him some of the tea I had brought. We sat , sipping the tea,and enjoying our time together.

Kissing me softly he spoke " Yani, You know of the Ball, Father is throwing on saturday?" I nodded, "yes I know of it." ( so that was what was on his mind) He probibly wanted to tell me about the person he wanted to ask.

There were several young men and women who would have loved to attend the Ball on Prince Jackson Harkness's arm. I also knew I was the envy of them for my close and personal friendship with him.

Jack looked at me " He said I can bring a date of my choice Yani. Male or female ." I spoke "Who is it you plan on asking Jack?" I knew a couple of people who thought they stood a chance with Jack. Every one thought I had the inside track of who Jack was interested in. But I really didn't have a clue.

" So who is it to be then Sire? John or Gwen, or perhaps Owen?" I teased. I had learned not to be jealous of the meny admirers Jack had, As Jack's best friend I knew I had no reason to. While those admirers were in Jack's and my circle of friends .I was the only one who was in Jack's inner most circle. second only to his parents,King Jarrid and Queen Isabella.

Jack looked at me and gently touched my cheek"I am looking at him right now I chose you Yani." he took hold of my hand and spoke. " Will you ? Will you do me the honour of allowing me to escort the most handsome man in the Boshane provences to the Ball?"

I laughed "And here I thought that I was best friends with the most handsome man in the provence. Jack, if you are asking me to go to the ball .And lets say I were to say yes, you do know I will be the envy of all your admirers." Jack grinned and held my gaze with one of his own. I knew I could not resist him even if I wanted to.

I smiled as he kissed my hand "is that a yes?" I nodded."Yes Sire. that is a yes." He put his arms around me as he spoke softly" I shall pick you up at 7. I must make a good impression on your Parents. " I smiled warmly at him.

"Jack you know my mother adores you. But you don't have to pick me up . It isn't ness..." He gently nuzzled my neck with his lips "I insist Yani. I wish to speak to your parents about seeking their permission to escort you to the ball,. Oh and Yani, can you wear red? Please? For me? It is my favorite colour on you." He gently touched my cheek. He gave me his puppy dog eyes that I knew were reserved only for me.

I nodded as I picked up my book and re opened it. " As you wish Sire. But on one condition you come for supper the night of the ball. You know my mother will insist." He agreed" I will be there at half past five then. your mother still has supper at that time?" Jack had been a frequent visitor to our home for dinner. My mother made sure she had his favorites made when he came. To both my parents Prince Jackson Harkness was like a second son.

I nodded as I turned to the book." Now Jack, lets get back to Sherlock and Watson , shall we." I continued to read aloud from the book. He sat close to me and put his chin on my shoulder.

"Yani." he sighed contently as I felt his hand run through my hair. "Sire?" He put his arms around me and gently kissed my cheek. I sighed as he held me close. He dropped gentle butterfly kisses on my face as he held me.

"Yani. I want you. " I heard him sigh as he put his hands tenderly on my chest . I closed my eyes as i felt the warmth of his hands through my shirt. He spoke softly " I pledge to you to love no one else. I also vow never to hurt you. For I love you" I looked at him in some surprise. "Sire?You , you love me?" His answer came in the form of the gentle kissing of my lips. I moan in pleasure under that kiss.

My mouth yelded to his tongue. I broke the kiss this time. "Sire?Jack?" He smiled as he touched my face. Again he breathed " Oh my Yani,Please may I make you mine.I wish to worship my childhood friend whom I have loved since our me this one request. I need my Yani" I looked at him tenderly and gently touched his cheek. "Then Sire , you shall have him."

We helped each other take our shirts off and our bare chests touched and found pleasure in each other. As he touched my body, it quivered under his fingers. Longing for him to take me there in my father's orchard. I sighed as I felt his fingers caressing my nipples making them stand at attention under their touch.

"Jack ." I whispered as I soon felt them being sucked by my handsome prince's lips. "Sire, I am now yours." I whimpered as I ran my fingers through his golden hair and i felt the wonderful sucking continue. I felt his fingers explore my bare skin.

That night at Jack's family's home and in his bedchambers, I gave my self to the Heir to the Boeshane Throne. Jack claimed me that night and made my body his. That night we passed from boyhood friends to adult lovers. Each touch , each kiss I gave and recieved from him. I knew that he loved me and that I now belong to him. We made love that night and gave pledges of love to one another. He entered me lovingly while stroking every inch of my body.

As I lay in his arms in his bed later, and took in the distinct scent that was my lover and my best friend. I knew he could have any other in the province. But he had chosen me when we were 5 to be best friends and now he had taken me as his lover.

It was a well known fact that the prince was openly gay and flirted with every one. I on the other hand kept my being gay to myself. Only my parents and my closest friends knew about my sexuality. Jack was the first of my friends that I had come out to. We had been sixteen and when I told him, I had been nervous to tell him and how he would react.

He had put his arm around me and smiled " Yeah so? so am I. so whadda say, lets be gay together. We had laughed at this and agreed that no matter what we would stick together. then we got on our bikes and went for a bike ride.

He had never flirted with me in public . But he never treated me unkind in public either. Every one knew about our friendship. But since that day in the orchard, he made sure every one knew to who I belonged. He held my hand every chance he got. We shared quick kisses and special looks.

I had told my parents of my impending Date with Jack . Mother had decided I would purchase a Tux."Yani you must make a good first impression." I had rolled my eyes "Mum! Jack and his parents have seen me in a suit before..." She looked at me " Ianto Andre Jones this is your first Date as a couple," I looked at her wearily "Mum Jack and I have been out before," It was true, last night in fact, we had gone to the Local drive in but had spent most of it making love in the back seat of Jack's car.

Mother smiled " This is your first Royal Function as a royal couple."She straightened my tie for me. " Well Jack has grown up to be a nice young man. You could do a lot worse then Prince Jackson Harkness." I looked at her and smiled sadly. "And have."

Ok this story started out being one thing. then it turned in to something else

this is for annica and alex,

there will be other chaps. any requests?

by the way I am sorry about the Ianto abuse. but i did give you Janto sex

please review.