A/N I'd just like to say thank yooou so much for the feedback, you're too lovely tbh :)
And also I probably would've finished this last night had I not been distracted by pictures of series 3 Ianto/Gareth. He is looking FIT. So fit in fact that he made me forget my bus pass this morning. I did consider trying to explain this to my bus driver but I didn't think he'd understand cause he's old.
Still, it's Gareth so I'll forgive him every time -swoons-
"Honey I'm home!"
John wandered into the living room and placed his bag down on the side. Ianto was nowhere to be seen.
"Ianto?"
He was just about to go check the bedroom when warm arms enveloped him from behind and a husky welsh voice whispered in his ear.
"Haven't I told you not to call me honey?"
Johns smirked "You may have mentioned it once or twice..."
Ianto grinned and loosened his grip so John could turn to face him.
"Where've you been?" Ianto asked between kisses to the older man's neck.
John moaned softly as Ianto's kisses turned into bites before gesturing towards the bag with his hand.
"Picked up some champagne, we haven't really had a chance to celebrate moving in together..."
"And who's fault was that?" Ianto asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Meaning?"
"Well, if I remember rightly we did attempt a celebratory dinner on Monday, but you'd ended up 'misplacing' your clothes before I'd even opened the wine"
"You took them off me!"
"AFTER you sexually harassed me against the fridge"
"Could've said no"
"How could I of said no? My pants were round my ankles before I'd even registered what was happening"
"You loved it"
Ianto smirked and pulled John closer "Maybe I did..." His hands drifted down the older man's torso till they reached his belt.
"Although maybe this time you should harass me before I start cooking..." Ianto said, his eyes dark with desire and his breathing suddenly heavier than usual.
John grinned and dragged the younger man towards the bedroom.
"I can deal with that..."
Jack shivered as he stepped out onto the Plass. It was freezing out but Jack really needed the air, he'd been sat in the hub all day and most of the evening. Plus being out gave him plenty of distractions from the thoughts that had been nagging at him all week.
For a while he just stood and watched all the people that passed him. An elderly couple walked past hand in hand and Jack felt a sharp stab of jealousy in the pit of his stomach. That was always the problem watching ordinary people living their lives. He was watching the life he couldn't have but wanted so badly...the life that Ianto had left him for.
Jack couldn't stand there any longer. He began walking, unsure where he was going but not really caring. He was so busy watching his feet instead of looking in front of him that he walked straight into one of the two people he really didn't want to see that night.
"Ah, Captain Harkness what a pleasant surprise!" John exclaimed with fake enthusiasm.
"Not so much" Jack answered sarcastically, glaring at the man in front of him.
John smirked "Charming as ever"
Jack continued to glare as his eyes dropped down to the carrier bag John was holding. A half smile formed on his face as he looked back up to the other man.
"Doing the grocery shopping are we?" Jack questioned with a raised eyebrow.
It was Johns turn to glare then "what's your point?!"
"Ianto's got you well trained hasn't he?" Jack said, humour evident in his voice.
"I'll have you know Jack Harkness that the reason I'm out here doing the shopping is so that Ianto can rest after the incredible sex we just had. Wears a man out, y'know?"
Jack's smirk turned into a scowl as John continued
"I have to say, I'm surprised I can even walk after it...that boy does amazing things with that tongue of his...but then I'm sure you know all about that..."
Jack clenched his fists but stayed rooted to the spot. They were just words. He wouldn't let John Hart of all people get to him.
"Anyway, as lovely as this is I really should be off. Ianto's probably waiting for me"
"Yeah well enjoy it while it lasts because believe me, when he finds out what you're really like he won't be sticking around..."
"Yeah well he won't be coming back to you either" John called over his shoulder as he walked away. Jack didn't let him get far though before grabbing his arm and yanking him back.
"I care more about that man then you have ever cared about anyone in your entire life" Jack hissed in the other man's face.
John pulled himself out of Jack's grip and turned to leave a second time
"Then it's a shame you didn't have the balls to show it"
John could tell he'd hit a nerve without even looking at the other man's face just from the way his whole body tensed up. He half expected Jack to punch him but it never happened. The older man just stared off into space as if he'd forgotten John was even there.
'Now's probably a good time to leave...' John thought and quickly hurried away in the direction of his and Ianto's apartment.
Jack never noticed him leave, too lost in memories of Ianto. Memories of all the times when he could've paid more attention. Maybe if he had he wouldn't be here now...
What could he do? Ianto had made his choice and he had to respect that...even if it killed him inside to do so. He'd like to say that Ianto deserved better than John Hart, but that would be hypocritical.
He sighed heavily and ran a hand over his face. This night was gonna be a long one...
Ianto woke instantly at the sound of the front door opening, smiling when he heard familiar footsteps heading towards the bedroom.
"You took your time" Ianto mumbled, his voice muffled by the pillow.
"Yeah well I thought I'd let you sleep" John replied, kicking his boots off and climbing in the bed next to Ianto. The Welshman curled around his side and sighed happily.
"Can't sleep well on my own these days..."
John smiled and stroked the younger man's hair. The room was silent for a moment except for the sound of both men's breathing. Just as Ianto felt himself drifting back to sleep he heard John whisper his name.
"Ianto?"
"Hmm?"
John tilted Ianto's head up to look him in the eye before replying.
"You know I love you, right?"
Ianto froze "You what?"
John smiled and ran his thumb over Ianto's cheek "I love you"
Ianto sat up abruptly and stared at the older man "You love me?"
"Yup"
Ianto blinked a few times before his face split into a grin and he leaned forward to place a firm kiss on the other mans lips.
"I love you too"
