AN: Would we like to see Jack and Ianto dancing?
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"Ready?" Jack asked as he held tight onto Ianto's hand. They were standing outside Gwen's front door, and each was feeling a little nervous about the evening that would follow.
"Not entirely, but what's the worse she can do?" Ianto asked with a brief smile crossing his lips.
Jack chuckled softly as he lifted his free hand and knocked on the door. "Just keep breathing." He suggested before the door open with a flourish.
"You're late." Gwen admonished Jack.
"You say that like it's a new thing." Jack replied. "Any chance we can come in, or do you want to do the Spanish Inquisition on the doorstep?" He asked.
"Oh behave. Come in." Gwen ushered them both inside and took their coats before shoeing them towards the lounge.
"Evening Rhys – is that lasagne I can smell?" Jack greeted Gwen's husband with a beaming grin.
"Certainly is Jack. Rhys – pleased to meet you. I hope you brought ear plugs." The Welshman held out his hand to Ianto who shook it firmly.
"I made the suggestion to Jack but he claimed I'd be fine without." Ianto replied.
Rhys laughed softly. "Beer?"
"Cheers." Ianto nodded and Rhys wandered into the kitchenette to retrieve drinks.
"So Gwen – this is Ianto. Ianto – my oldest and craziest friend, Gwen." Jack introduced them as Gwen entered the lounge.
"Pleased to meet you finally, though I do recognise you from the club of course." Ianto said as he shook her hand.
"You too. And don't believe anything he tells you." She said with a grin.
"Noted." Ianto said taking a beer from Rhys, who also handed glasses of wine to both Gwen and Jack.
"Come on then – grab a seat." Rhys ushered everyone towards the breakfast bar and they each took a seat as he served up the steaming lasagne.
"Looks great thank you." Ianto said as a plate was placed in front of him.
"So Jack tells me you're singing now as well as playing the sax?" Gwen said as they all began to eat.
Ianto nodded. "It's something I always wanted to do, just took time to work up the guts. The boss seemed to like it." He said as he shovelled a forkful of lasagne into his mouth and made suitable yummy noises.
"As did the crowd – especially the girls." Jack smirked.
"Rhys and I will have to come down next time you're singing. We can help Jack heckle." Gwen offered with a grin.
"Saturday night. It was meant to be once a month, but John wants me to do once a week instead." Ianto explained.
"Really? Ianto that's brilliant." Jack beamed proudly before leaning over and placing a brief kiss on Ianto's lips.
"Sounds like you better save us some seats then." Gwen said smiling at the obvious embarrassment in Ianto's face.
"I think Lisa and Mickey are coming too so I'll reserve you guys a booth. Though Jack will have to forgo his preferred spot by the bar." Ianto pointed out.
"I like the view." Jack said with a fond smile that Ianto returned with a brief wink.
"Who are Lisa and Mickey?" Gwen asked.
"Lisa is my version of you, and Mickey is her fiancé. They just got engaged in fact so they're coming to celebrate." Ianto explained before turning his attention to the silent Rhys. "Jack tells me you do something at the stadium? Apparently he doesn't know what, and I'm beginning to figure out why." He grinned.
"I cook, they talk like old women. You get used to the idea after a while." Rhys explained. "I'm head of security. I work the touchline on match days, and organise my team."
"I bet internationals are messy." Ianto said.
Rhys nodded. "Matches against England are usually particularly rough. Especially when we win. You a rugby fan?" He asked.
"I tend to catch the matches on the TV when I can." Ianto said as he nodded.
"Well the boys are due to batter England in a couple of weeks – I'll get you some tickets if you want. Its time Jack here went to a match." Rhys offered.
"I don't know anything about the game." Jack pointed out.
"Men in shorts running around getting muddy – what's to know?" Gwen said.
"I can probably find time in my schedule for that." Jack said with a smirk.
"So what do you do? Jack tells me nothing about you other than the fact that you're crazy and loud." Ianto asked looking at Gwen.
Gwen smacked Jack around the back of the head before answering. "I work for the police." She said, ignoring Jack's complaints.
"Could you maybe try and go five minutes without dropping me in it?" Jack asked playfully as he looked at Ianto.
"Sorry." He smirked as he finished eating. "Fantastic lasagne Rhys, thanks."
"Anytime mate. And please do continue to drop Jack in it." He replied.
"Oh I'm sure you two must have better Jack stories than I do." Ianto challenged.
"Has he taken you dancing yet?" Gwen asked.
Ianto shook his head. "No. Should I be worried?"
"Depends how much you enjoy flamboyancy and the attention of everyone in the room." Gwen replied.
"Noted." Ianto smirked.
"I am beginning to feel a little picked on here." Jack pointed out.
"Dessert?" Rhys offered as he began to gather up the empty dishes. A chorus of "Pleases" sounded and Gwen went to help him serve, leaving Jack and Ianto alone at the breakfast bar.
"So am I passing?" Ianto murmured, leaning closer to Jack.
"With flying colours." Jack whispered back kissing the younger man softly.
"Not at the table please boys." Gwen admonished playfully as she set bowls down in front of them.
"Sorry." Jack chuckled lightly as Ianto blushed again. "So how's Andy? Still pining?" He asked.
"Be nice." Gwen said with a smirk. "Andy is my partner." She explained looking at Ianto.
"Who has been carrying a torch for Gwen here for a really long time." Jack interjected.
"Irresistible my Gwen is." Rhys said proudly. "Bloody good job Jack's gay or there'd be trouble."
"How do you know I don't fancy you?" Jack deadpanned. The blood drained from Rhys' face and Jack waited a beat before laughing. "Relax Rhys – you're not my type."
"Luckily for me." Ianto said softly as he polished off the dessert.
"So does he pass the test?" Jack asked putting Gwen and Rhys on the spot.
"Well he seems to know how to put you in your place – and that takes something – so yeah." Rhys replied.
"Definitely. He makes you smile, and you haven't done that in a while. So he passes." Gwen said, squeezing Jack's hand affectionately.
"Told you." Jack said glancing at Ianto who just grinned back.