Jack and Ianto returned to the group five minutes later, both pink in the face and grinning. "Hey guys." Ianto said, placing Tosh and Gwen's drinks in front of them where they sat on the sofas in the corner of the club. Jack placed Owen's drink on the table, and sat next to Ianto, who was on Owen's left.

"There you go." Jack said, still grinning.

"So how do you two know each other?" Toshiko asked, indicating at Owen and Jack.

"We met at university." Jack told them.

"What were you studying?" Ianto asked him. Jack took a sip of his drink, and then replied.

"Photography." Ianto smiled.

"Really?"

"Yeah...I've always loved it; it's what I've wanted to do since I was a kid." Ianto laughed. "And you three work at the newspaper with Owen, yes?" Tosh nodded.

"Unfortunately." Ianto said, grimacing.

"It can't be that bad, can it?" Jack said. Gwen was about to say something when Ianto cut in. He didn't mean to be rude, he just didn't notice Gwen, and she wasn't used to that.

"You might want to see it before you say that."

"Ooh, is that an invitation Mr Jones? Maybe I'll pop by some time..." Jack winked at Ianto, and Owen choked on his drink. Ianto's phone beeped. He pulled out of his pocket, smiling apologetically at the others. He swallowed when he saw it was from Emily. Christ, he hadn't spared her a second thought since he'd gotten here. It was Jack, he filled up all his senses...he didn't have any room for anyone else! It read: Anna's staying the night, hope that's okay. She and her husband are having problems; you know what they're like. Makes me glad I've got such a wonderful husband! Love you x. Ianto swallowed again. He wasn't a wonderful husband. If he was, he'd be at home making small talk with his wife, rather than sitting here with an extremely attractive man flirting shamelessly with him. He pocketed his phone. Well, that was the end of his games. He loved Emily. It was obvious he was attracted to Jack, but he could never take it any further. He was committed 100% to Emily and that was the way it was going to stay. He tried to steer the subject away from him. "So, Jack, how old are you?" He asked.

"30 next month. Argh, I'm dreading it." Jack replied, laughing.

"What are you doing for it?" Gwen asked, quickly.

"Oh, nothing much. Just a little party at my place. You four are welcome to come, of course."
"Hmm...Might take you up on that offer." Gwen said, laughing. Jack smiled back, but it was obvious his heart wasn't in it.

"So...I know Owen's still single, but what about the rest of you?" Jack asked.

"Excuse me; I'm perfectly happy being single!" Owen interjected.

"I'll drink to that." Jack replied, touching his glass to Owen's. "So, Toshiko, single?"

"Yep." Tosh replied, quickly. Jack raised his eyebrows.

"Surprising." Ianto tried to ignore the stab of jealousy that hit him when Jack said that. Tosh smiled, she wasn't used to anyone making that remark. She was used to the whole 'don't worry, you'll find someone soon' and the 'even if you don't, you're still a wonderful person.' "Gwen?" Jack asked.

"Nope. Fiancée. Rhys." Jack smiled. "What about you? Is there anyone?" Jack shook his head, slowly.

"No. There's no one." He said, sadly.

"I'm sorry." Gwen said. Ianto knew he was next. He was desperate for Jack not to know he was married. Just once, he could be just Ianto. Not the married guy with three kids. He was trying to work out what to say to avoid the question when Toshiko spoke.

"Hey, are we gunna just sit here, or are we gunna have fun?!" She asked, winking at Ianto. Ianto loved Tosh so much at times like this. He made a mental note to remind her how awesome she was later.

"Yeah!" Ianto interjected. "Let's dance!" He said, standing up, and downing his drink. He slammed the glass down on the table, and looked at Jack, who was grinning at him.

"Let's do it!" Jack said, brightly. Owen shrugged at Gwen, and led her by the hand to the dance floor. Tosh followed behind them, leaving Jack and Ianto to walk behind. Ianto could feel Jack close behind him. "Is something going on with those two?" Jack growled in Ianto's ear.

"Owen and Gwen?"

"Yeah." Ianto thought about it.

"Hmm...Probably. Most people in our office have slept with Gwen." Ianto told him as they reached the dance floor. It was packed, but they managed to squeeze in. They were separated from Tosh, Owen and Gwen, but that didn't bother either of them greatly.

"So, is that including you?" Jack asked, as their bodies pressed together. Ianto tried to remember to keep breathing.

"Er, no." He replied, quickly. Jack laughed, and slipped his arms around Ianto's skinny waist. Jack's smell was intoxicating, and Ianto was completely overwhelmed by it. It pushed inside his brain, filling all his senses. It kicked out the thoughts of his wife and kids...replaced them with Jack. He was everywhere, everything.

"Straight?" Jack asked, his voice a whisper in Ianto's ear. Ianto swallowed.

"Usually." Ianto briefly remembered his promise to himself not to flirt anymore...but he was completely powerless to Jack.

"Hmm...Interested?" Jack asked.

"Possibly." Of course I'm bloody interested, he thought. Otherwise I wouldn't be finding it hard to breathe right now, and my heart wouldn't be beating nineteen to the dozen.

"Outside?"

"Please." Jack took Ianto by the hand and pulled him out of the door. As they left, Ianto looked over his shoulder. Owen and Gwen were snogging in a corner, and Tosh was dancing with a tall blonde guy. Ianto smiled. Maybe she'd get lucky tonight...

Ianto looked back at Jack, who grinned. Maybe Tosh wasn't the only one getting lucky tonight...