Thanks for the awesome comments guys! I have had this story written for awhile so I will probably post a chapter a day. If all goes according to plan, there should be 20 chapters. Just so you guys know. :). I still don't own Torchwood and I still don't want to be sued. K, thanks!
They're 5 years old when they both get sick with the chicken pox. They both feel sick and horrible and absolutely miserable but they have each other and that always makes them feel better.
"Mommy, I don't feel very good."
"What's wrong Ianto?"
"I feel funny and my back's itchy!"
Ianto's mother frowned and lifted Ianto's shirt up. Her frown quickly turned into a smile as she picked her little boy up and began to carry him back to bed.
"Oh cariad. It looks like you've got chicken pox."
Ianto's lip quivered as he started to cry. His mother kissed his cheek gently.
"It's okay darling. You'll feel better soon."
"But mommy, now I don't get to play with Jack."
Ianto's mother smiled as she put her son down on his bed before kissing his forehead.
"Try to get some rest cariad. You'll get to play with Jack again soon."
•••
"Mama, I feel icky."
Jack's mother smiled and picked the little one up, lifting his shirt up to check his back. Ianto's mother had just called her to warn her that she might have a little one with chicken pox. And, of course, she was right. She kissed Jack's cheek, hugging him close.
"You've got chicken pox, little man."
"Does that mean I can't see Ianto?"
Jack's mother smiled.
"As a matter of fact, little man, we're going over there right now. Ianto has chicken pox too and since we don't want your baby brother Gray to get sick, you get to stay at Ianto's house until you're all better."
Jack's smile was impossibly wide as his mommy carried him out of the house.
•••
"Jack?"
"Yeah?"
"I don't feel good."
Jack smiled and pulled Ianto into his arms, hugging him close.
"Don't worry Ianto. I'll take care of you."
Ianto smiled and leaned his head against Jack's shoulder as they lay in bed late that night. Jack slowly began to rub Ianto's sore, itchy back, smiling when Ianto let out a happy sigh.
"That feels good Jack."
"My daddy rubs my mommy's back sometimes when she doesn't feel well."
"Is it okay for you to rub my back then?"
Jack smiled and kissed Ianto's cheek.
"Of course it is silly. You and I are going to be married when we're older so it's okay."
Ianto smiled and cuddled closer to Jack. Jack kissed Ianto's cheek again before reaching out to hold Ianto's hand. Both boys were asleep within minutes.
•••
Ianto's mother slowly opened Jack's door to check on her sleeping boys and what she saw made her heart swell. Jack and Ianto were asleep in Ianto's bed, curled up together and holding hands. She smiled and quietly shut the door before walking downstairs, picking up the phone and dialing Jack's mother's number. She picked up after 2 rings.
"Hello?"
"Beth?"
"Delia? What's wrong? Are the boys okay?"
"They're fine Beth. I just wanted to tell you that we might want to start planning our sons' wedding."
"They are adorable, aren't they?"
"They really are."
•••
A week later, Jack returned home sadly. He had liked getting to spend every night at Ianto's. Ianto walked Jack to his door and hugged him tightly.
"I'll miss you Jack."
Jack smiled and kissed Ianto's cheek.
"I'll see you tomorrow silly."
"Promise?"
"Of course."
Ianto smiled and kissed Jack's cheek.
"I love you Jack."
"I love you too silly head."
