Part Four

Ianto stood in the shadows as he watched the man across the street. Ianto had been watching him for an hour now and he wondered just how early Jack had been there; it was already the afternoon but the American didn't show any signs of leaving.

Jack reached into his pocket, pulling out a packet of smokes & lit one, perching himself on a nearby cement block to sit and wait.

Ianto had no idea what he was doing, here he'd spent the last two weeks trying to forget the handsome American, trying to convince himself to stay away, that this was a bad idea and yet, he'd found himself taking that extra bit of care when he got ready this morning.

He wasn't even sure how he'd gotten here, though he suspected he'd walked; his mind so lost in thought, his feet carried him where his heart wanted as his mind lost the battle.

Taking a deep breath Ianto stepped from the shadows but not any closer, keeping his eyes locked on Jack he waited until the other man's searching eyes spotted him.

The moment Jack spotted him a brilliant smile lit up the pilot's face, Ianto automatically smiled back, warmth spreading through his stomach and he knew he'd made the right choice. Tipping his head slightly Ianto gestured for Jack to follow him, Jack nodded and Ianto began to move, Jack following him on the other side of the street.

Soon Ianto was opening his front door, Jack standing just behind him he could feel the warmth of the other man against his back though they weren't quite touching.

The minute they were inside and the door closed they were in each other's arms. Ianto didn't know who had made the first move but being in Jack's arms, he really didn't care.

Breaking apart, Ianto took Jack's hand leading him into the lounge room, stoking the fireplace he found the embers where still hot so he added more wood and watched silently as they slowly lit. When the fire was burning strong, Ianto settled back onto the rug where Jack was sitting watching him silently.

"I was there on Torchwood Avenue for over an hour, just watching you. I was afraid, so I stayed hidden," Ianto admitted, drawing his legs up he rested his chin on his knees and stared into the flames.

"Are you still afraid?" Jack asked hand reaching out to card through Ianto's hair.

Ianto closed his eyes and leaned into the touch "Yes. I wasn't a few minutes ago when I was in your arms... but now I just feel awkward, I just don't know what I'm doing anymore."

"Yes you do," Jack replied moving behind Ianto so his legs were stretched out on either side as he pulled the Ianto into his arms.

"Yes," Ianto sighed contentedly, "I do." Leaning back into the strong arms he could feel Jack smiling into his hair.

"We have today and then I can be back in London next Thursday," Jack said, pressing a soft kiss behind Ianto's ear, "I'll be back here every minute I can get off base."

"Alright," Ianto replied threading his fingers through Jack's where they rested on his arm.

"Tell me your name," Jack whispered.

"Why?" Ianto teased lightly.

"Please? You're not still frightened are you?" Jack asked, tightening his arms protectively around Ianto.

"This is happening so fast," Ianto sighed turning his head so he could burrow into Jack's chest.

"I'll bet your name is really Richard and you're embarrassed I'll shorten it to Dick."

Ianto shorted into Jack's chest making the other man chuckle.

"Hey, Richie... I think I'm falling in love with you."

Ianto froze in surprise and the pair sat there in silence, Ianto trying to slow his pounding heart.

"My name's Ianto," he finally whispered, Jack pressed his lips to his hair in response. Ianto lifted his head so he could look Jack in the eyes, "Jack, I think I'm falling for you too."

Jack didn't answer, simply smiled before he pulled Ianto in close and kissed him.

The End