Hack (227 words)

hack [hak]

- verb (used with object)

To cut, notch, slice, chop or sever (something) with or as with heavy, irregular blows (often followed by up or down): to have meat; to hack down trees.


Ianto stabbed at the piece of meat before him, letting it take the brunt of his anger. He didn't remember why he was standing in his kitchen hacking at an innocent leg of lamb, what had happened before this, just that he had come home feeling unnaturally angry and decided to stab what was supposed to be his Sunday lunch. He was trebling, and the knife slipped from his hands. He felt as it cut into his skin. 'Shit.'

He moved to the sink quickly and ran his finger under cold water. It was a while before it stopped bleeding, after which he got a plaster from the first aid kit and patched himself up.

Jack walked in then, smirk quickly morphing into an expression of surprise. 'Ianto? What's wrong? Are you bleeding, what did you do?'

'I was angry and the leg of lamb got the worst of it,' he shrugged.

'Why were you angry?' Jack asked soothingly.

Ianto sighed. 'It doesn't matter.'

He was looked up and down once more before Jack moved to hug him. 'Okay. I'm here if you wanna talk.'

'I know, Jack.' He breathed in deeply. 'I love you.'

'I love you too.'

'How about dinner?' asked Ianto. Jack eyed the mangled lamb on the side.

'Let's get a takeaway,' he suggested.

Ianto followed his gaze. 'Yeah, that's a good idea.'