A/N: I wrote this story near midnight last night, because I couldn't go to sleep until it was written down. Then I re-written it during today's maths revision session, hence the name 'Aftermath'.
Aftermath
Jack woke from a nightmare, and left his bunker seeking comfort, which Ianto gave him.
Feeling better, but still in the aftermath of the dream, Jack began,
'You do know that I…' Then he kicked himself for being so blunt, in the land of reveries he may have felt something real, but that should be kept completely separate from reality, where he still accepts nothing like this.
The effect of that night faded quickly, far too quickly for Jack. Soon enough, the only thing left of it was another pull on Ianto's heartstring.