Authors note
Hi all. Here is the next chapter Sorry if the last one wasn't what you expected first bit is sort of Jack's POV to explain things a bit more. Most of the story will be Ianto's POV, but every now and again I'll do Jack's POV.
Jacks POV
Jack really wanted to go with Ianto after Destiny's party, but he needed time to think. Their relationship or whatever it was, was going well. Jack just wanted some more time to think about his situation and what exactly he should tell Ianto. He couldn't just tell him he was immortal, he couldn't just tell him about Torchwood and everything else. Telling Ianto would bring him and Destiny in danger and he didn't want that, but he couldn't keep it a secret either.
Jack had used the excuse of working late a lot lately. He knew it wasn't fair but he needed time to think. He liked Ianto a lot and his daughter was sweet and seemed to like him. The only thing holding him back of making something serious from this relationship was the fact that he was going to outlive them both.
A week passed without them meeting they only talked on how their day was and nothing more. Jack couldn't take it anymore he missed Ianto and decided to text him.
From Jack to Ianto
I'm sorry I didn't come with you after Destiny's party and that I've been working late a lot lately. I know we didn't talk about it, but I feel like I need to explain some things. Can we meet up this weekend?
Jack pressed send and knew there wasn't a way back now.
Ianto's POV
Ianto was disappointed Jack didn't want to come back to his place after the party. In the week that followed they only texted, the conversations not that deep. It was now Thursday Destiny was at school and Ianto was at work. He heard his phone beep and looked it was a message from Jack, he read it. He took a while deciding what he would reply. Before leaving from work to pick up Destiny he replied the text.
From Ianto to Jack
Yes we can. Why don't you stop by tomorrow evening after six. Destiny will be staying at Rhiannon's so we'll have all the time to talk.
Ianto gave Rhiannon a quick update and she had no problem watching Destiny. Ianto arrived at Destiny's school she was still talking with Justin and didn't notice her father. He heard Justin talk to her about his fathers. and heard Destiny talk about him and about Jack.
Did she think they were together? That thought made him smile even though he knew that they weren't well not official. And he would have to tell her eventually for now it couldn't hurt much if she believed it. He would decide what to tell after Jack and he talked.
"Destiny are you coming sweetie you've got dancing lessons." She got her jacked and said goodbye before they left. Ianto watched his daughter and the rest of the group dance for a couple of minutes. The rest if the time he passed by reading something trough for his work.
Snapping out of his reading as Destiny tapped on his shoulder fully dressed again and ready to leave.
"Daddy when will Jack come again?" she asked in the car.
"He'll stop by tomorrow because I need to talk with him, but I need you to stay with aunt Rhiannon." The girl looked disappointed.
"I'll be picking you up again on Sunday in time for your swimming lessons." It was Jack's idea to sign her up so he did as her birthday present. Jack also got her a bathing suit, and a couple of old Disney movies.
"But I want to see Jack again, are you mad at him?" Ianto was surprised she asked.
"No I'm not mad at him we just have to have a grownup talk. You know what I'll ask him if he comes with me to pick you up Sunday." That answer seemed to satisfy the girl.
The Friday passed normal and soon Ianto found himself back at home waiting for Jack.
From Jack to Ianto
I'm on my way I hope you didn't cook yet I'm brining pizza.
He figured he missed the text cause just after reading it the doorbell rang. Ianto let Jack in.
They sat down and ate in silence.
"Ianto I'm sorry I haven't been honest with you." Jack suddenly said breaking the silence. Ianto kept silent as a gesture for Jack to explain.
"Ianto I like you a lot really, but I've lost a lot of people I loved already. Not from illness or an accident just by growing older. And I just don't want to lose you and Destiny eventually. The last couple of weeks I've been telling you that I had to work late, that was not the truth. I just needed time to think." Jack rushed through and let a short pause fall. Ianto wanted to react , but before he could say something Jack continued.
"I've a lot of secrets and I can't tell you everything not yet anyway. I just really hope you can give me a chance. That you trust me enough. Cause I want to give us a try." Ianto had to let everything sink in for a moment. He still had a lot of questions and doubts, but he found that only time and trust would give him the answers eventually.
Ianto knew Jack made him and Destiny happy, that he was the first one he loved again after Lynn. Ianto was sure of that now.
The silence was Killing Jack who was waiting for Ianto to reply or do something at least. It surprised Jack when Ianto closed the distance between them and kissed him.
"I want to give us a chance as well, but please don't lie to me anymore. I can wait till you explain things but please don't lie." Jack nodded and hugged him.
Ianto poured them both a drink and they watched some telly to kill the time. "Do you want to come with me when I'm going to pick up Destiny Sunday. She has been asking why you didn't stop by that much." Jack agreed to go with Ianto.
Jack stood up and started to get his jacket as it was getting late. "You know you don't have to go if you don't want to." Ianto said. Jack chuckled "I'm going, but I won't be away for long cause I'm taking you on a proper date tomorrow." Jack kissed Ianto and left before Ianto could say anything.
I hope you liked reading it. next chapter will be up next week as usual :) thanks for reading.