Chapter 6

'Ianto's heart was racing, he had imagined this in his head for so long. Not sex with a man, but sex with Jack. Just Jack. There was only him. He loved only him. He closed his eyes, wanting to focus on everything that was happening to him tonight.

Jack lightly kissed his way up from Ianto's chest to his lips. He wanted nothing more than to please this beautiful man before him. Nothing more than to teach him how he should be loved...deserved to be loved. "I adore you. Did you know that." It wasn't a question, more a statement of truth on Jack's part. "I have longed for this moment since we first met."

Ianto felt his chest swell as he looked at him. " I know, I fell the same way," he leaned up and kissed him back softly running a hand down his bare back.

Jack let his free hand roam Ianto's torso, ending up resting on his belt buckles. He felt Ianto take a sharp intake of breath and hold it. "You can stop me at anytime, okay?"

Ianto nodded. He knew he could. Of course he was scared, he knew Jack wouldn't hurt him and he would respect anything he wanted. It was just the fear of the unknown

"It's okay," Jack whispered.

Jack slowly undid the belt while keeping eye contact with Ianto. It was important for Jack that Ianto knew he wasn't just trying to get sex from him. He wanted Ianto's first sexual experience with a man to be a memorable one...for the right reasons. He wanted Ianto to be happy after they had made love, not regretful. Jack carefully pulled down the zipper and gently lifted Ianto so he could remove his trousers. They kissed again, just for reassurance. Ianto had a hint of a smile on his face.

The Welshman kept his arms around Jack's neck, occasionally kissing him. He needed Jack to know that whilst he didn't want to rush this, he wasn't made of glass. He kissed down his neck.

Jack smiled down at the young man below him, running his hand over that temptingly flat stomach, then up to his right nipple. Experienced hands made their way to Ianto's hips, lifting them to remove the boxer shorts. Did Jack hear Ianto take a deep breath in and hold it? Was he frightening the Welshman? He searched the younger man's face for any signs of hesitance, there were none. Jack marvelled at the naked man beside him, bending down to capture those delicious lips with his own.

Ianto kissed him back. Jack felt so right against him. Being with him. Being in Jack's arms, being kissed by Jack, loved by Jack. There wasn't any hesitation, no regret, nerves most definitely there , but good nerves. This was new to Ianto, but he wanted it, wanted Jack so much.

Jack sighed as Ianto began to slip his braces off his shoulders and then turn his attention to Jack's belt. For once, he cursed himself inwardly for having both items on. Soon smaller hands where undoing his shirt, lifting his undershirt over his head. Jack carefully kicked off his boots so that Ianto could draw his trousers and boxers down his legs and join the pile of his clothes on the back of Jack's overstuffed armchair. They looked at each other, both naked now, accept for a smile that played at both men's lips. A smile that said it all.

Jack took Ianto into his arms, making him feel relaxed. Covering his beautiful face with kisses. He ran his hands over the smooth skin of Ianto's back, felt the muscles in his arms and then moved to his stomach. The younger man took a deep breath in, as Jack's hand moved over his manhood, bringing it to life. Jack slowly turned Ianto onto his stomach, whispering words of love all the time, never letting a second go by where there was silence. Not letting Ianto have time to think about what was happening, just loving him.

Taking a tube of gel from the night stand, Jack made sure it was warm before running a hand over Ianto's buttock and towards his entrance. Ianto tensed.

"It's okay. Let it in. I won't hurt you." Jack whispered, lovingly.

Ianto relaxed, as the finger entered him. Then he felt pleasure. Pleasure like he'd never known before.

"Gods gift to gay men," Jack said into his hair.

Ianto moaned as Jack moved his finger to touch his prostate The he inserted another finger, preparing him for what was to come. Then a third, scissoring him, making him ready.

After a few minutes, Jack withdrew his fingers and prepared himself for entry.

Kissing the back of his neck, Jack lay between Ianto's parted legs, and began to enter him. Making sure that his penis was well lubricated, Jack positioned himself at Ianto's entrance. He pushed gently and Ianto tensed and sighed, then relaxed. Slowly, Jack entered him, moving slowly at first, them with more urgency.

Ianto felt the burn, then the pleasure. He moaned.

Their lovemaking was made amongst soft sighs and kisses.

Jack whispered into Ianto's ear and Ianto spoke Jack's name.

As he came, Ianto had tears in his eyes and love in his heart.

After parting, Ianto turned over and lay in his lover's arms. Jack's strong arms wrapped around him, holding him, making him feel safe. He felt loved, protected. Ianto pressed a kiss to Jack's arm and smiled.

Their lovemaking had been nothing like he had expected, but something he knew he would never regret, or ever forget.

Jack sensed a calm in the younger man. Knew that there would be no regret, no foreboding, just love and acceptance. He was in love, completely and utterly with this young Welshman and he knew he had to give him everything...but not the one thing he wished most...a life with him, forever.

Ianto fell asleep shortly after, he was exhausted. He'd tried to stay awake as long as possible, just lying there next to Jack, smelling his exquisite scent, but he couldn't fight it and fell asleep. Not for the first time'

Ianto Jones dreamt of Captain Jack Harkness, his Captain Jack and the life that they might have together. It had felt so real, yet here, at 5am in the morning, he knew that Jack hadn't touched him. It was just a dream. He closed his eyes.

Jack felt Ianto wake with a start again at 6am, but kept silent. He knew that the younger man would settle again. And he did. Jack too, closed his eyes. Neither wanted morning to come.

Ianto jumped again, when the alarm woke him up, it's ringing offensive to the ears. He groaned, leaning across and shut it off, then cuddled back into Jack. He didn't want to get up. Didn't want to face reality. Not yet anyway. Today they were going to see his sister. Ianto groaned

Jack smiled to himself, as he watched Ianto turn off the offending alarm and fall back onto the bed, cuddling him. "We have at least another half hour til we need to get up. The others won't be in yet." There was a glint in Jack's blue eyes.

"Good." Ianto muttered, burying his head in Jack's chest. He pulled the blanket tighter around them. He didn't want to leave Jack, or the security of it all.

Ianto finally rolled away from Jack, trying to put the dream from last night behind him. He sat up, his naked body shining in the lamp light which was still on. Ianto looked at Jack, his eyes shining. He was happy, blissfully happy.

Jack said, looking up at Ianto. "I find myself thinking about you all the time. I can't get the image of you out of my head, and that's okay. I just want to keep you safe." He looked away. "I don't want you on any more field trips. You can stay in the Hub. I'll take Tosh with us." He didn't want to meet Ianto's eyes. he knew what he'd see there. Confusion. Disappointment. Resentment. Disbelief.

Ianto shook his head. "No Jack," he frowned. "I know you want to look after me, but I am not staying in the Hub whilst you all go out and risk yourselves. I am an adult." Ianto stood up, he had a feeling this was going to happen, but he wouldn't let it.

Jack sighed and watched as Ianto turned his back on him. He knew he had gone too far. "Okay. But you do as I say, no questions asked. Got it?"

"You can't treat me like I'm some sort of a kid, Jack. Not because of us. I don't expect to be treated any different to the others in or out side the Hub."

Jack closed his eyes, bowing his head. "I'm sorry. I just..." He looked up, locking eyes with his lover. "I can't bare the thought of losing you...not now. Not ever."

"Your not going to lose me. I have survived Torchwood this long haven't I?"

"Just," Jack answered. "You could have died at Torchwood One."

"But you didn't know me then!"

Jack smiled sadly. "What a tragedy that would have been."

Ianto crawled over to Jack on the bed and kissed him. "Don't baby me, nothing is going to happen to me. Your not getting rid of me anytime soon."

"I hope you're right." Jack kissed his lover, wrapping his arms around him. "I don't mean to fuss, but you're the best thing that's happened to me in a whole lot of years. Be patient with me. I'll learn. Promise."

Ianto smiled and leaned on him. "I'll be patient, I promise," he looked up and kissed his jaw. Ianto stayed in Jack's arms for the next half hour. "Come on, we should get ready for work," he smiled.

Jack agreed, nodding. "I guess we should. Beat you to the shower, you wash my back. You beat me, you wash my back." Jack threw back the covers, running to the bathroom. He felt better.

Ianto ran ahead of him and ducked under his arm getting in to the bathroom before him. "Never challenge me, Harkness, you wont win," he grinned and leaned in to the shower turning it on.

"I figured you'd take the bait. Got you to run the shower, didn't I?" Jack smiled wickedly.

Ianto put his hand's on his hips, he then stepped into the shower before Jack could answer and grabbed the shower gel.

Jack chuckled, grabbing Ianto's hand and taking the shower gel from him. "You are asking for it, Ianto. I'm just the person to take you down a peg or three." He kissed Ianto's hand. "Now, wash my back...please."

Ianto looked at him. "Since you said please." He grabbed the sponge and taking the shower gel from Jack put some of the gel on it and started washing Jack's back, occasionally leaning in and kissing his neck.

"Mmm, that feels good," said Jack, leaning back into Ianto's touch. "I could get used to this." They showered and then Jack got dressed in his usual undershirt, blue shirt, trouser and braces. He stood back and let Ianto look his over. "Will I do?"

"You'll do," he grinned. Ianto stood in front of the mirror making sure his suit was perfect and his tie was straight. " Let's go face the world."

Jack looked at his lover. "Yeah. Let's see what it can throw at us today, shall we." Jack climbed the ladder to his office, followed by Ianto. "I guess the others will be in shortly. Better be on my best behaviour."

"You better, I'll go sort out of the coffee," he kissed him softly before walking out of the office and straight over to the coffee room and turning on the coffee machine.

Jack watched as Ianto went to the kitchen to make coffee. He wondered if the younger man was happy. He seemed like he was. Jack knew he was. The world was a better place with Ianto Jones in it. And in his life.

They were going to see Rhiannon this afternoon. Ianto's stomach began to knot.