Ianto opened the door of the coffee shop and Cassie walked in, set her bag down and reached for her apron. She turned slowly as Ianto handed her a coffee.

'Who are you and what have you done with my boss?'

Ianto shrugged as he sipped his first coffee of the day.

She grinned. 'You and Captain Sexy, you didn't...'

'No, we didn't, but we did have a very nice dinner.'

Cassie sipped her coffee, he'd even remembered the caramel shot, but he was a genius when it came to remembering how people liked their coffee. There was something different. She had time, she'd figure it out.

Ianto found himself humming as he helped Cassie with the morning prep, Mondays were always busy in the Hub. He looked at his watch and started making coffees, wondering who was going to be by today. He didn't have long to wait as Cassie unlocked the door and Tosh followed her in.

'Ianto.' She beamed her usual smile his way. 'You are an angel with coffee. You sure I can't tempt you to join my team?'

He laughed. 'I like my little coffee shop Toshiko. And congratulations on your engagement, I see he finally did the decent thing.'

'Oh don't you start. It's just replaced one set of problems with another. Now all I get from my mother is questions about when the wedding will be and which of my awful cousins I should pick for my bridesmaids.'

'And will I get an invitation.'

She groaned again as she paid for the coffees. 'That's the other bloody thing I don't hear the end of.' She grinned. 'But if I do invite you, will you bring your Captain?' She watched Ianto blush. 'We saw you at the gallery opening, you looked very comfortable together.'

'I think it might be a bit soon to invite him to a wedding with me.' He jumped as he heard an American voice.

'I love weddings, who's getting married?'

Tosh turned and smiled. 'That would be me, Captain Harkness, isn't it.'

'Please, just Jack. That was the old me, I haven't been the Captain for a long time. But congratulations, and the lucky chap, he would be Doctor Harper I presume?'

She nodded. 'You have a good memory for details.'

'It helps in my line of work, Ms Sato. Perhaps I could help you with the door?'

'Thank you, Jack.' She smiled at him as he held the door for her. He was a puzzle and she was determined to work out who he was and what he knew about her Torchwood. But he and Ianto did make a handsome couple.

Jack walked back to Ianto, drinking the Welshman in until he reached the counter and leaned over to place a kiss on inviting lips. 'Morning.'

'You're early today Jack.'

'I missed you.'

Ianto practically heard Cassie roll her eyes as she tried to look busy. 'I ah, only have a few minutes before the rush begins.'

'If you wouldn't object, I thought I might sit in the corner, sip coffee and pretend to read my book while making eyes at you.' His eyes watched the line of Ianto's throat as the man swallowed. He pointed to the corner seat he usually sat at. 'Over there, I like the view from there almost as much as I like the view from here.'

Cassie rolled her eyes. 'Oh for gods sake you two, get a room and get it over with.' She looked up as the door opened. 'On second thoughts, shelve it for later. But seriously.' She glared at them with her best glare, the one she usually reserved for her little brother.

Ianto nodded as he made Jack a coffee. 'I um, have customers.'

Jack nodded as he paid for his coffee. 'Just over there.' He indicated with his head. 'I'll be waiting.' He grinned at Cassie before he moved to the corner seat and watched Ianto as he greeted customers and made coffee. He loved the way Ianto moved, he commanded the space he was in with grace. There was a moment of tenderness as the man wiped the coffee machine gently with a cloth. A tender touch he wanted to feel on his skin. He shifted slightly so he wouldn't give himself away as he watched Ianto.

It took about an hour for the first wave to die down until Ianto was able to join him, with a fresh coffee.

'I've got a few minutes before Cassie will demand a break and the next rush starts.'

'Run away with me.'

'Jack...' Ianto warned.

He reached over and took Ianto's hand in his. 'I really did miss you last night.'

Ianto leaned over and spoke softly so only Jack could hear him. 'It wasn't me that left.'

Jack turned and his lips found Ianto's as he kissed him. 'I know.' He looked over at Cassie who was grinning as she served coffee. 'Go, give the girl a break and I'll be waiting here.'

Ianto nodded. He wasn't sure he didn't see stars briefly as he got back to the counter.

Jack smiled as he pulled his book out and tried to read it, in between sneaking glances at Ianto as he served customers. He knew leaving yesterday had been the right thing to do, Ianto was close but physical intimacy was still a lot to ask from their fledgling relationship.

Cassie had seen Jack kiss Ianto, in public, and Ianto had kissed him back. She'd never really thought about two men together as being sexy, but that kiss... She no longer felt the need to sit Jack down and have a friendly chat with him about his intentions towards her boss.

She'd worked with Ianto since before he'd started his own coffee shop. In the two years she had known him he'd never shown any interest in anyone until this Captain Jack breezed into his world. Only an idiot would be blind to the chemistry between these two men. But that kiss. It still made her smile to see the slightly dazed look in Ianto's eyes. She gave him a quick jab with her elbow. 'Oi, focus.'

'Last time I checked, it was my name signing your wages young lady.'

She scoffed. 'You aren't that much older than me.'

'But I am your boss.'

She ducked as he threw a cloth at her. 'Alright, I've got tables to clear. Keep your tie on.' She grinned at him as she lowered her voice. 'Although I think he might like that...'

Jack envied the casual banter between Ianto and Cassie. He envied anyone who got to bask in the young man's aura. He wanted to whisk him away to a private island where they could spend years worshipping each other's bodies. He didn't want to share his Ianto with anyone. Not the customers the man made coffees for each day, not his family, just him. But he recognised that Ianto needed this, the Hub was his empire. It was where he felt safe. Just as he wanted to be where Ianto felt safe. Perhaps it was too soon but he could only hope it was soon enough.

Ianto grinned as the coffee shop finally calmed down long enough for him to take a proper break and sit with Jack. It was fifteen of his favourite minutes each day as he got his tray ready with two cups of coffee and joined Jack once more.

'Ianto, you are the man of my dreams, I hope you know that.' Jack sipped his coffee and sighed his appreciation.

Ianto shook his head. 'I'm never quite sure when to take you seriously.'

'Haven't we had this conversation before? But I can assure you, when it comes to coffee and you, I do not make jokes.'

'I do make rather good coffee.'

Jack reached over and took Ianto's free hand as they sat together. 'Do you have plans for dinner this evening?'

'I hadn't really planned that far ahead.'

'Good, I'm taking you out. I can pick you up at seven.'

'In the mini?'

'What's wrong with the mini?'

'I'm like, five eleven, and it's a mini. Lime green, did I mention it was lime green...'

'You car snob.'

'Yes.'

'Actually, I might turn up in a taxi, since you don't like my car.'

'Fine.' He gave Jack a quick kiss. 'I'll see you when I close up here then.'

'With my coffee?'

'Of course.'

Ianto was nervous about his date. He'd been out with Jack but with the escalating physical intimacy between them he wasn't sure what to expect. And Jack had refused to tell him where they were going. Only that he needed to wear a suit and be ready promptly at seven. He'd even tried to kiss the answer out of the man when he'd called in with his coffee after closing the Hub. Although it had been a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend part of his afternoon Jack had divulged nothing.

There was a knock at the door and Jack standing there waiting for him. He locked the door and Jack held the door of the taxi as he climbed in. It wasn't a long journey, they could have walked as they pulled up outside a newly opened Greek restaurant. He'd been looking for an excuse to visit, the reviews were very good. He put it down to Jack's movie star good looks as they were shown to a table straight away, although booking a table for two in the name of Captain Jack Harkness probably helped. He did sound like a foreign dignitary with his title and accent. It was a quiet table with a view of the courtyard.

Jack gave the menu a cursory glance, if the restaurant here was as good as the one from his reality he was in for an excellent meal. He'd loved this place, the food, the service, everything about it had always been excellent. He'd been thrilled to see it here in this Cardiff. It did occur to him however, that since he didn't spend his days chasing aliens and assorted rift related activities that he might have to start jogging or join the gym. He was starting to get out of shape.

They both ordered the moussaka and Jack watched as Ianto moaned at his first mouthful.

'This is amazing. I love this sort of thing.'

'I know. Do you make moussaka?'

'I could never get it like this so I gave up.'

'But you want to go to Greece don't you.' Knowing it was one of the places his Ianto had wanted to visit.

Ianto nodded. 'It's on my list.'

'Maybe I'll take you there.'

'I might hold you to that.'

'I think you should.'

They talked about places Jack had been and where Ianto wanted to go. Jack wasn't totally surprised that while he hadn't left Wales, Ianto had a list of places he wanted to go. He also wasn't surprised that the man hadn't taken a proper holiday since ever.

After their meal they walked along the street just talking. Jack felt a sense of peace settle over him as they just were. Living in the moment as they made their way to the Bay. Light reflecting of inky water and people around them making the most of the mild weather they stood arm in arm. A street performer juggled fire and they threw a few pound coins into his hat as they moved on. Seeing Ianto yawn Jack decided to call it a night and flagged down a taxi. He gave the driver Ianto's address and sat back. 'Time to get you into bed.'

'I thought you were never going to ask.'

Jack shook his head. 'I'm not staying, I don't think either of us are ready for that.'

Ianto leaned over and whispered in Jack's ear. 'Maybe you should tuck me in after my good night kiss then.'

'How much have you had to drink?'

He shook his head. 'I'm not drunk.'

Jack watched him yawn again. 'No, but you are practically falling asleep.' He gave Ianto a quick good night kiss and waited until the younger man was inside his flat before instructing the driver to take him home. Ianto wasn't the only one who needed a good night's sleep as the taxi moved deeper into the Cardiff night.