Chapter 4

A/N- Hello :) this is chapter 4. The story and relationships have developed quite quickly because I don't think this story will be a particularly long story. I won't be able to upload for a couple of weeks, school play coming up :) Thanks for the reviews; it really encourages me to write faster :) Please tell me what you think. Read and Review :)

Jacks lifeless body covered Gwen. She was sobbing and screaming at Rhys, who was also sobbing on the floor. What went unnoticed by everyone was the little girl still standing in the doorway, silent tears staining her pure cheeks. Not again, she knew that this would change Gwen, make her sad and nasty, make her stop caring and make her shout and cry. She quietly crept back through the flat and back into the bed room and clambered into bed and pulled the covers over her head, trying to get rid of the horrible images and sound from earlier on.

Gwen seized Jacks head and kissed him thoroughly on the lips, desperate to put some form of life into him, failing miserably. She just held him until she heard a muffled sob coming from the bedroom, that's when she thought 'Eva'. She removed Jack from her arms and ran through to her bedroom. Eva was curled up in a ball under the covers, how could she be so selfish, the poor girl has been through enough today without watching someone get bloody stabbed. She walked over the bed and sat down peeling the quilt from the child's terrified grasp.

"Shhh, darling I'm here, I won't hurt you I promise" Gwen said holding the small child, gently kissing her head repeatedly. After Eva realised that it was Gwen she clung to her desperately seeking the comfort she hoped she would give. Gwen held her there whispering words of comfort and promise, stroking her soft hair and rocking her back and forth, wiping the tears which fell from the little girls eyes. She felt some comfort from the small child, she knew in her mind that Jack would sometime soon come back to life but her heart was still broken from watching the breath leave his mouth and the colour leave his skin. Each time he died she feared that he would not come back and would remain dead, and then she would be lost, nothing to live for. No, she would but all her energy and love into Eva until she went back to her family, she would make her happy.

Jack stood in the doorway watching Gwen hold Eva and comfort her, just like he had done before Rhys had come bursting in. She would make a perfect mother; they would live in a perfect house and have a perfect life. What was he saying someone like Gwen wouldn't love him, she was too perfect for a man with so many flaws. He could just look at her all day.

"Jack, god Jack I thought you really were dead this time!"She shouted, picking the shocked child up and running towards him and embracing him. She lifted her gaze to look him in the eyes.

"You can't get rid of me that easy," He said with a brief smile, then he turned serious.

"Come on we are going back to the hub" He took Gwen's hand and lead her and Eva out of the flat and into the SUV.

Once they arrived at the hub Eva was fast asleep in Gwen's arms, so first job was get her into bed and then they could talk. Gwen took Eva down to the spare room and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead before making her was up to Jack. She walked up the stairs, slightly shaking, what was he going to say? Would he question her about the kiss? Would he tell her to leave torchwood? She reached the door to his office and gave a shy knock and walked through to find Jack sat at his desk with his head in his hands. She cleared her throat and he looked up and gave her a heart melting smile.

"Hey Gwen, how are you feeling?"He asked casually, coming to stand next to her.

"Well, not bad considering what's just happened, you?"a small smile appearing on her lips.

"No Gwen how are you feeling" He repeated slowly, taking her hand in his and looking deep into her hazel eyes.

"Well I'm feeling happy and relieved because we all got out alive and I have finally got out, sad and angry because through all of this I have lost a friend and I thought you were dead and I'm scared because a man I was supposed to be in love with killed someone very close to me; whether he survived or not. I'm scared that Eva will find her parents and leave me with nothing and I'm scared of what I feel. How are you feeling Jack?" She asked moving her body closer to Jacks and grasping his other hand in hers.

"Well I am also feeling happy and relieved because I really thought the, most amazing woman I have ever met, was going to die, I am angry because Rhys put you through so much fear and pain, I am also angry that you couldn't come to me and tell me what was happening. I'm scared because the woman I love may not love me back and that would kill me" He responded bringing his lips to rest centimetres away from hers.

His breath danced on her lips; it made her go wild inside. Her knees became weak and she feared she may collapse but Jacks strong arms wrapped around her to support her. She stared into his eyes, searching, searching for answers, reasons why and he responded the only way possible, a kiss so censer, so full of promise that it made all of Gwen's troubles disappear. Gwen moved to deepen the kiss but Jack pulled away. She looked up fearing rejection. He smiled down at her and put his finger to her lips.

"There will be plenty of time for that but right now I think you need an early night" Jack said, taking hold of her hand and pulling her towards his bedroom. She followed after him carefully climbing down the ladder to his bedroom, walking steadily toward his bed, she glanced down at the clothes she was currently wearing and began taking her jacket off.

"What are you doing?" Jack asked curiously. Glancing at her with longing and love, how he wished he could strip off all her clothes right there and then but it wouldn't be fair, especially after the night she had just had. But dear god she was stunning her deep brown hair fell over her shoulders like a waterfall and her hazel eyes glistened in the dim light of his bedroom. Her mouth, well her mouth was extremely luscious and kissable, deep red lips which were crying out to be kissed.

"You don't expect me to sleep in my clothes do you?" she questioned gently. Smirking at the uncomfortable look which had appeared on his face.

"N-no of course not! Do you want a shirt to sleep in" He asked picking a suitable shirt from his draw, the amount of times he had fantasised about her being stood there in his shirt and now she was, his fantasies were slowly coming true, maybe with slightly different endings but still, he was happy whatever. She took the shirt and began taking her shirt off, he couldn't help but stare, she was wearing a black laced bra; lined with blue ribbon. Her chest was bigger than he had ever notices and the lingerie accentuated the fullness of her bust and the curves of her waist. She was a perfect hourglass shape, full chest, tiny waist, with equally proportioned hips. God he wanted her so much it almost hurt he couldn't wait until he could finally make love to her and make her his own. She buttoned up the shirt, leaving the two top buttons undone, and slowly removed her jeans revealing the most perfect pair of legs he had ever seen. Smooth, perfect legs, not too long, not too short, but perfect. She smiled shyly under his gaze, and went over and sat on his bed.

"Well I'll be in my office if you need me" Jack said turning away and climbing up the ladder.

"Stay with me please" Gwen said, once she was under the warmth of his quilt. Jack smiled and took off his shoes, socks, jacket and shirt and climbed into bed next to her. She snuggled further into his chest and he placed his arms protectively around her and kissed her head gently.

"Good night jack, thank you" She whispered into his chest.

"Night, sweet dreams and your welcome princess" He said, hugging her into his chest and closing his eyes. He could get used to this.

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