Note: I do not own torchwood or their characters.

Warning: Strong Language and Sex

Set after episode eight: they keep killing Suzie. Ianto and Jack in the office after everyone leaves.

Chapter Seven Part One

Taking steadying breaths Ianto tentatively knocked on Jack's office door. Part of him was wishing he hadn't been as forward as he was. But the rest of him was proud that he had managed to start feeling again after feeling so much pain. A blush crept on his neck and face when he heard the deep tones of Jack float through the door.

"Come in"

Nervously he twisted the door knob letting the door fall open before stepping into the dimly lit room. Apparently Jack had tried to resort to a little romance. The office was barely lit letting shadows dance across the walls. Only half of Jacks face was visible to Ianto and even with half his face in shadow he still looked handsome as ever.

Ianto noticed that Jack wasn't showing any inclination of moving towards him. He had to make the first move again.

Jack stood and watched as Ianto entered the room hesitance visible in every step he took. He didn't move to greet Ianto he wanted to know if this was what Ianto really wanted. Ianto had already made the first move now he had to follow through.

Slowly Ianto moved towards Jack confidence suddenly growing as he got closer. When he was close enough he reached forward grabbing Jack's wrist tugging the unsuspecting man to him immediately capturing his mouth in a searing kiss that left them both panting.

Ianto gave him a couple of seconds to recover before claiming his lips again completely taking the older man by surprise. Usually he was the one who took charge but today that role was taken away from him. And if he was honest with himself he liked not having to call the shots for once. It felt good to have someone else know he needed to be able to let go every now and then. Although he was sure Ianto wasn't being in control for his own sake but Ianto's need to feel some control in his life.

He let Ianto invade his mouth with his tongue giving him the control he clearly wanted. The control he needed. He felt confident hand unclip his braces dropping them to the floor. His shirt was quickly un-tucked and left to fall to the floor. Gripping the bottom of Jacks t-shirt Ianto broke the kiss long enough to rip it over jacks head before getting reacquainted with Jacks mouth.

Jack had kept his hand by his sides letting Ianto do what he liked but there was no way he was getting naked and the Welshman wasn't. Quickly and skilfully he relieved Ianto of his jacket waist coat tie and shirt. Running his hands up and down the Welshman sculpted chest Jack became a more active participant. Now he was sure this is what Ianto wanted he fought for dominance but rarely won. In no time at all his trousers had joined the rest of the clothes that littered the floor. Breaking apart from Ianto slightly he saw the raw emotion that filled his eyes. Lust seemed to fill the small space they were in. They stared at each other for what seemed like hours until they were attached at the mouths again hands roaming to get rid of any clothing that was left. Hands scraped against bare flesh and limbs became tangled together where they stood.

Heated moans could be heard echoing through the hub. Breaking away from Ianto Jack began kissing a sucking his neck drawing low moans from the Welshman's mouth. Hauling him as close as he could to his body Jack continued his path down Ianto's body. Over his nipples and toned chest to his destination.

Ianto's breath caught when he felt Jacks mouth on the most sensitive parts of his body. Before Ianto could lose the control he had fought for he pulled Jack back up to his height before leading him to his room. Climbing down the ladder first Ianto put the lights on and found they had been set to the same level as those in the office. Strong hands landed on his shoulders slowly massaging the tense muscles there. He worked his way down Ianto's back till he reached Ianto's arse cupping the cheeks squeezing them gently.

Turning around Ianto stared into the intense blue eyes before him hands resting on Jack's hips gently pushing until the immortal was pressed against the cold wall. Jack hissed as his back connected with wall but his attention was captured when the younger man pressed himself against the older man willing body gasping in pleasure when the arousals brushed against each other. Surging forward Ianto claimed Jacks lips desperately trying to convey what he wanted.

Up until now there was no talking between them but Jack felt it important to remind Ianto that they carried on like this they wouldn't be able to start what Ianto had obviously had in mind.

"Ian-Ianto" Jack gasped as he pulled back from the horny Welshman. "If we carry on like this we won't get much father tonight." Nudging him gently Jack moved away from the wall taking Ianto's hands in his and holding eye contact he pulled Ianto over to the bed lying down tugging Ianto on top of him.

Power went to Ianto's head and the next few hours seem to blur together for them both. While their mind were lost in a haze of pleasure. No more words were exchanged. Actions spoke more than words and funnily enough the stop watch had no appearance in the nights activities.

The next morning

Ianto woke up late the next morning alone in Jack's bed. Images flashed across his mind from this morning. Blush crept over his cheeks as he remembered how forward and controlling he had been with Jack and how the older man had let it happen. The blush renewed with vigour when a fully dressed captain came down the ladder of the bunker balancing a tray with two full cooked breakfasts and coffees. How he had managed it Ianto would never know. Sitting up he realised he was still naked and tried to cover himself up with the quilt just as Jack put the tray across his lap.

He surprised Ianto more when he leaned over to brush a small kiss over his lips before starting on his breakfast how he had managed to fit two plates and two passable cups of coffee on a single tray was a mystery but the gesture was appreciated all the same. It didn't take long for them to finish particularly hungry from the morning workout.

"I'll sort this out, you shower and change. It's still a little early for anyone to come in. I told them to stay away until lunch and it's only half eight. But I figured you might want to get some work done while every one is out." Jack told Ianto while he piled the tray up lifting it off Ianto's hips so the younger man could get out of bed.

"Alright, well it'll give me a little time to feed the other occupants of the hub. And get a start on paperwork I suppose." Jack watched as Ianto moved from the bed and openly ogled the body in front of him. His eyes lifted to Ianto's face when he recognised a blush creep across the pale skin.

"If you don't mind Jack I'm going to get cleaned up. I suggest you get started on your paperwork."

"I will don't worry. I'll get these clean" lifting the tray in his hands for emphasis. "And then I'll feed the other occupants. So all you'll have to worry about is paperwork which when you get going I know it wont take long before it's archived." Jack chuckled as he finally made his way up the ladder to his office before heading to the kitchen to act very domestic. Something he hadn't been in a long time. And he wouldn't be very often; he couldn't handle the inevitable heartache.

Ianto headed the bathroom and began to complete his morning routine. Standing in the shower Ianto rested his forehead against the tiles while hot water ran over his back easing the tense muscles. Unaware of how long he had been there. He jumped when Jack addressed him from the door.

"You know I'm beginning to think you regret what happened. You've been in there near forty-five minutes and I know you don't shower for more than thirty minutes. You can talk to me you know."

"It's nothing; just thinking. And for the record I do not regret a thing that happened this morning. Give me a minute and I'll be with you." He replied annoyed with himself that he had managed to get lost in his thoughts.

"Okay, if you say so. Suit is laid out the bed. Figured I'd help a little but if you don't like what I've picked don't feel obligated to wear it anyway. See you upstairs." Jack left the bathroom smiling. He knew Ianto didn't regret what happened otherwise he would have left as soon as he woke up. But he didn't and that meant a lot to Jack. Even though they both knew that it may not last or it wouldn't develop further, just a little comfort in the job they do was enough. But Jack knew it wouldn't take a lot for him to love Ianto. And if it ever got that far he might as welcome it if it meant he wouldn't be alone at night.

Ianto left Jacks office in only his boxers and socks clean from his shower looking for the Captain, he had put the suit that Jack had picked out or him back in the wardrobe so it wouldn't crease. Although Jack had pretty much said he was to use this time to work by the time he had got out of the shower he hadn't wanted to. He wanted to show Jack he didn't regret what happened between them.

He found Jack at Tosh's desk checking rift activity for the night before just in case they missed something during their passion. He quietly moved to stand behind Jack waiting a couple of seconds to see if the older man would notice him there before winding his arms around the waist in front of him. Startled slightly Jack let himself lean into the embrace.

"You know I didn't really expect to wake up alone and then be told what I have to do for the few hours we have before everyone else comes into work." Ianto whispered in his ear.

"Sorry I woke up early and wanted to get some work done, so you wouldn't have so much to do." Jack answered. Feeling strangely safe in the younger mans arms.

"But I don't like my choices been taken away. What if I wanted round two? Since we have enough time. What do you think?" Ianto growled against Jack's neck as he started to press small kisses to skin in front of him.

"I think I really like this Ianto. Calm confident and in control. You should be like this more often. Especially if the sex is as amazing as it was this morning."

"And you don't like the other me, maybe I should just back off then. If you don't like all of me then you really don't deserve me" Ianto slowly removed his arms from Jacks waist and stepped back. Jack immediately turned around and stepped into Ianto personal space.

"Who said I didn't like all of you. I like your quiet and shy nature its mysterious its makes me want to know more. Didn't I give you list a couple of weeks ago of qualities I admired in you. Honestly it felt good not to be in charge of something for once."

Raising an eyebrow Ianto started to take steps back. A silent challenge for Jack to come after him. Smiling Jack began to follow him all the way up to his office and back to his room. Ianto was sat on the edge of the bed waiting for him. Smiling he beckoned Jack over pulling him down next to him.

"What's wrong Jack, why did you think I would regret what happened, I know you don't want to fall in love and I know you don't feel for me. I know that you acting domestic is a rare sight. But you don't have to worry about that around me. I'm not going to tell anyone or make fun." Gently he took Jack's hand and pressed a kiss to the palm. "It wouldn't take a lot for me to fall madly in love with you Jack." Jack's head snapped up staring at Ianto with a shocked expression.

"Ianto-" Jack started but Ianto held a hand up.

"Jack let me finish. Okay?"

Jack nodded worried about what the younger man was about to say. He couldn't hurt Ianto anymore that he had already been hurt.

"Jack you are amazing, heroic, handsome, brave, confident and so many other things. You are also cold, ill mannered, and sometimes extremely annoying. I could fall for you not because of Captain Harkness but as Jack the person I occasionally get to see. If I do then I do but don't beat yourself up over it. Alright?"

"Don't fall for me; I'm not good for anyone. I don't want to hurt you anymore than you already have been." A couple of stray tears fall down his face. Ianto took his face in his hands gently wiping away the evidence of tears.

Ianto moved away from Jack sliding under the covers before getting comfortable. "Come on, I think you could do with a few extra hours." Ianto waited until Jack slipped into bed next to him before pulling the immortal into his arms kissing him gently. Jack deepened the kiss rolling on top of Ianto taking him by surprise and the sudden onslaught of emotion the older was showing. Taking everything in he allowed Jack the control he needed. Pulling away Jack looked down at the man under him, he could not believe his luck that this man was giving him everything he needed but couldn't give him everything in return. Ianto raised his hand to caress his face and gently lead him down to kiss him again. Breaking away Jack tucked his head under Ianto's chin curling himself around the younger man.

Ianto wrapped him arms around the broken man on top of him creating a haven for Jack who began to slowly relax in the embrace offered to him. It took a couple of minutes but Ianto started to hear Jack's breathing even out and felt his body relax more. Slowly moving him Ianto eased them both into a comfier position before settling to sleep for a couple of hours before the others were meant to arrive.

Ianto was the first to wake up after roughly two hours of sleep. Jack was still half on top of him snoring softly. Slowly running his hands up and down Jack's back Ianto just lay there for a couple of minutes just reeling in the feeling of someone next to him.

"Jack...Jack" Ianto whispered in his ear, shaking him lightly to try and wake him, he didn't want the others to walk in on them in bed. He knew what their reaction would be and he wasn't about to deal with it.

"Jack" he said slightly louder and shook him a little more.

"mmm..wha" Jack mumbled. Moving slightly to look up at Ianto with tired eyes. He was comfortable where he was and didn't really want to move.

"We have to get up, it's got to be past 11 and we don't know when the rest of the team will be coming in. Lunch isn't exactly specific."

"Ugh do we have to. I wanna stay in bed and sleep. I don't usually have that luxury." Jack whined snuggling back against Ianto's shoulder. Trying to get comfortable even though his pillow was too busy trying to move. "Ianto I'm trying to sleep. Stop moving." He huffed pulling the covers over his head successfully covering Ianto in the process.

"Jack. We have to get up, we have work to do baby." Ianto said kissing the side of Jack's head bringing his arms around him. Jack started at the word baby.

"You called me baby" he whispered against Ianto's neck. Pet names were for couples and people in love not two people who only just slept together. It made him feel a little uncomfortable and guilty from what Ianto said to him last night about that fact that he could easily fall in love him.

"Sorry won't happen again. But seriously if you want to stay in bed that fine by me but I need to get up and make sure my work is done before the others come in." Gently he moved Jack of him tucking the covers back round him before getting up.

Jack moved to lay on his back as he watched Ianto move about his room. Picking out clothes before heading to the bathroom, he heard the shower start and it was an opportunity he was not going to pass up. He managed to get out of bed and into the bathroom making barely noise at all. Seeing Ianto's lean form highlighted by water and steam he felt his body respond. Quickly he stripped of his boxers climbing into the shower wrapping his arms around Ianto's waist.

Although he was startled Ianto turned around in Jack's embrace immediately capturing his lips in demanding kiss.

"Is this round three and here I thought that we were going to get ready for work." Ianto said as he pulled back to look into Jack's eyes.

"I don't know. What do you want? Round three or just going to shower ready for work. Because I know which one I would chose." Jack replied.

"Well then what are we waiting for?" Ianto growled pinning Jack against the shower tiles.

"I was waiting for you to tell me what you want." Jacks arms wound themselves round Ianto's waist, his hands firmly planted on his backside. Hands pressed against Jack's chest Ianto leaned forward to press a kiss to Jack's cheek moving along his jaw line and down his neck.

Hands moved breaths quickened moans and groans filled the small cubicle they were in. Pinned against the shower wall legs wrapped around Ianto's waist Jack felt a lot of emotions he never usually let himself feel. For once he let himself go in the moment knowing the man he was with wouldn't hold the person he was and who he became against him. For once since in the time he had been on earth he felt he belonged even if it was for a short time.

An hour later both men stood in the hub waiting for the others to come into work. He had set Jack to work on the reports on the glove and Suzie and he was working on his own report. His concentration was only broken when the cog door alarms went off signalling the arrival of someone. Ianto watched as Tosh came in and walked silently to her desk immediately pulling up a report document and began filling it in. Owen came in a few minutes later doing the same as Tosh. Feeling a little helpless Ianto decided to get the coffee started. Gwen came into the hub just as Ianto was finished making every ones coffee. Silently he passes them all round returning to his desk and finishing his reports.

The tapping of keys and scratching of pens across paper seemed to be the main sound over the afternoon. Paperwork piled up next to Ianto quicker than it had. No one mentioned Suzie or the glove but its affects on the team was visible. Owen kept shooting glance at Gwen and to the space that used to be Suzie's work station. Ianto could tell the affair between them wouldn't last very much longer but it was there journey to follow.

Tosh just stared ahead at her computers finding comfort in the language she knew well. It took her mind off Suzie for a little while. Gwen's eyes kept straying from her work and settled on each member of the team randomly but they settled on Jack the most. She looked as though she was trying to gather up the courage to talk to Jack but thought better of it when Ianto shook his head at her. It wasn't long after that silent conversation that Jack came down and placed the signed paperwork the other side of Ianto who handed him another stack.

"Thanks, how much more have I got to do?" Jack quietly asked breaking the silence. He wanted to send them all home so they could rest.

"I think just a few more reports from Gwen and Owen and then we're done. If you could get that done as soon as I can get it uploaded onto the system at a reasonable hour." Ianto replied efficiently sorting the paperwork to make it easier to upload.

"Yeah then you can all go home. Get dinner and relax." Putting the paperwork back on Ianto's desk. He turned to rest of team who had stopped working to eavesdrop into the conversation. "Tomorrow 11:00AM there will be meeting I would like you to think a few ideas of how we could work as a team to get along better. To understand each others jobs and what we could do help each other. This is how this happened in the first place. We need to know how to cope if we are one down. So just a couple of ideas. Um anyway finish the paperwork and then go home." Jack turned back towards his office collecting his paperwork on the way. He closed the door indicating he didn't want any company.

"Can you guys stay until the paperwork is done? I know you don't want to but would you. I would like to have a drink for Suzie." Ianto asks while he starts uploading the paperwork.

"I will. It's not like I'm going anywhere but home from here." Tosh answered walking over to Ianto's desk taking half the paperwork from him. Smiling his thanks Ianto began on the rest. Owen and Gwen were finished before Jack was so into took them up and swapped them with the one Jack had already completed to try and get it all done before eight. Owen and Gwen went out to the nearest shop to but a bottle of vodka. While Tosh helped Ianto with the rest of paperwork. Jack had bought the last of down just and Owen and Gwen got back.

"What's the booze for" spotting the bottle in Owens hand.

"I suggested a drink. For Suzie." Ianto told him taking the papers Tosh had given him to scan into the computer.

"Oh alright then. you lot get comfy and I'll get some shot glasses." Jack headed to kitchen while Ianto gently poked Tosh's arm and pointed to the sofa where the others were getting comfy. She shook her head at him and continued sorting papers and handing him the ones he needed. He didn't try again.

Finishing up he put his hand on Tosh's shoulder and guided her towards the sofa. She sat down next to Gwen Owen had bought the computer chairs over for himself Jack and Ianto. Pouring the vodka into the glasses Jack allowed himself to take a good look at the team. Tosh pure genius, forgiving and fiercely protective of those she cares for. Gwen, her compassion the ability to see the good in everything. Owen, sarcastic and brash but incredibly loyal and dedicated to his work.

Ianto, the caretaker of Torchwood of all of them. he knew they all had no clue how much the Welshman actually did around here. And that was one of the things he needed to sort. But first a toast.

He lifted his glass "To Suzie a genius and one hell of a fighter."

"To Suzie, to her unwavering dedication." Owen held up his glass.

"To Suzie. Her brilliance and ability to remain calm in the face of danger." Tosh's glass rose in the air.

"To Suzie. A woman I barely knew but from what I've heard before the glove was a good person" Gwen's glasses joined the rest.

"To Suzie, to woman she was before, the woman who understood all the risks and still did what was necessary. To her passion tenacity and her wicked sense of humour." Ianto lifted his glassed before knocking it back the only one of them all who managed to do so without grimacing.

"Right 11:00AM meeting don't forget a few ideas please. Ianto if it's possible could you write a list of all the jobs around here. Now everyone go home." Jack was about to return to his office when Ianto called out to him.

"Jack why don't you come home tonight everything is done here. And the predictor is linked to your wrist strap you could do with a day away from here." Owen Tosh and Gwen looked on in shock at the boldness of the young man and were even more shocked when Jack accepted.

"Sure but I'm driving everyone home. Give me fifteen minutes and the alcohol will have worked its way through my system. So everybody get ready to go home.

An hour later Jack and Ianto entered Jack's house after locking the front door and setting the alarm system Jack had installed they headed to the front room to eat the fish and chips they had bought on the way back. They settled around the coffee table to eat. Jack decided to watch TV while he ate while Ianto made the list of jobs that were needed to be done at the hub. After he finished eating he retrieved his laptop to type the list up. And put it in five columns to show who did what. He barely noticed Jack moving closer until he was right next to him staring at the screen.

"Is that all the jobs that need to done at the hub."

"Yeah. I think I have all of them. I'll know tomorrow wont I"

"And the five columns represent what."

"Well..." Ianto started typing names above each column. He heard a small gasp and realised Jack had seen the amount he still does when he goes to work. "As you can now see they show who does what. And with your permission I'm going to choose a colour for each person and put the same colour on the tasks they each could do either with or without the proper training. For example both I and Gwen could take turns manning the tourist office because we have the most amount of knowledge on Cardiff and Wales in general. Whereas Owen would take the medical tasks, for example cleaning the bay sterilizing his equipment. Tosh does enough as it is. She helps me clean and file when I need it as well the security and every other programme we use. She goes shopping when I can't and knows how to take care of Janet and the pterodactyl. And don't get me started on Gwen. She does the least and it still takes her ages to fill out paperwork." While he talked he started highlighted the jobs each member could do evening out the score. "You know as well you could think about hiring a few more members. A couple of more field agents may minimise the injury in the field." He noticed that Jack had stiffened beside him. He knew Jack didn't want to become like Torchwood One. "I'm not suggesting hire loads just a couple more. Maybe find people with experience in areas we could use. But you don't have to."

"No Ianto it's a good idea but we're still getting settled in now, why don't we see what changing the tasks around will do first. I won't hire more people unless I have to. But it was a good idea. Right I'm going to clear this up and then we can take advantage of the early night and get some sleep." By the time Jack had cleared the rubbish and cleaned the plates and utensils they used Ianto had shut down his laptop. Gently he took Jacks hand pulling him up the stairs and to his room. Any notions of sleeping were forgotten as soon as they entered room. Jack found himself with an armful of a very passionate Ianto.

A/N: hey I know it been a while but I hope to post again soon. I've already started the next chapter so hopefully it will be posted soon.