Jack watched as Ianto walked away from him. A smile crossed his lips at the secondary thought of what had just happened. He placed two fingers to his lips trying to feel the lingering pressure that Ianto had just place upon them. What had changed in him in the minutes before he left? Jack didn't really care. He let a little chuckle escape his lips as he headed towards the city centre. There was a high rise building with his name on it.
Ianto closed his eyes momentarily as he walked away from Jack. What had he just done? He didn't know what came over him. He did notice however that Jack hadn't pushed for more. Maybe Jack was beginning to see that he wasn't an object to be had but rather a person with real feelings, wants and needs. Ianto had to double back around the bay to get to his car. He didn't run into Jack after he left but knowing Jack, he would be off to find somewhere high to stand and look down on the city below him.
Ianto reached his car, got in and took in a deep breath. He ran his fingers through his hair and sighed. He looked around the car. He spotted a white index card sticking the gap of his glove compartment. He reached for it cautiously, wondering how it had gotten there; his car was always clean and he certainly didn't put it there. He grabbed the card but didn't read what was written on it. He thumbed the card and thought about what was on it. His curiosity got the better of him and he looked at the card.
'Ianto…. I know you have been feeling a bit underappreciated lately. So…I have a surprise for you. Open the glove compartment.'
Ianto did as he was told. He opened the glove compartment and looked inside. Inside lay his stopwatch, the one that Jack had given him. He read the rest of the card.
'Now press the button. You have 20mins on the clock. And yes Ianto I have accounted for traffic. You flat in 20mins. Ps. Sorry I broke into your car. Just know you are appreciated. Jack.'
Ianto fiddled with the card. He looked from the card to the stopwatch. He decided to take a chance; he had to go home either way. He turned on the engine and headed for home.
After only 10mins on the roof top of the central server building, Jack had to go and do some things; Ianto things. He had finally figured out why Ianto was being so distant. He walked down the street to Ianto's flat. He once again, broke into Ianto's personal space. He had everything he needed to make Ianto feel appreciated. Jack set the table; candles, wine glasses, the lot. The foodwould be arriving any minute and so would Ianto. At this thought the door bell rang. Jack answered and just as he thought it was the food. He paid for the food and went back inside. Jack served the food and as he was lighting the candles he could hear a key being put into the lock.
The door opened and Ianto walked in. Jack stood beside the set table, white tea towel over his left arm; Ianto noted that he had ditched his coat for a dinner jacket. Ianto placed his keys on the hook by the door. Before turning back he took a deep breath, preparing himself for what was about to come. He turned back to Jack who had one of his dazzling smiles plastered to his face.
'Ianto Jones….. Dinner is served!'
