I know I know…. This has yet again taken me ages to get this chapter up… Real life is such a pain in the butt and its only going to get worse! Uni is upon me so although I will try updates may be a little bit more sporadic and brief… But never fear… this chapter should hopefully fill your need for the boys..

This chapter is dedicated to Gwento- Addict for sticking by me always… even through my crazy phases, there is something special for you in here… And hugz go out to all of my readers.. Love you guys…

Disclaimer: I don't own it…. Yet…. Torchwood domination comes in steps…

Title: The fight that is never truly won

'Why do you keep on doing this Jack? How many times can I tell you….. ' Ianto looked at Jack, shaking his head, he picked up the bag which lay at his feet, 'I Love you Jack Harkness, call me when you realize just how much. You need to get your head together.' Jack felt his cheeks become damp; he closed his eyes and sighed. He knew this would happen; This always happened. He watched Ianto's retreating back; he knew better than to follow him. He needed to do as Ianto had said and get his head together. Their relationship had been a very bumpy road and now he, Jack Harkness, had gone and pushed this gorgeous young man away.

He heard the door slam and he sank down into the sofa and rubbed his hands over his face. What was wrong with him?

Three days earlier….

Ianto laughed as Jack walked into the room in just his long navy pants, his suspenders hanging down by his sides. He couldn't believe his eyes; not for the fact that Jack was half naked, he did that all time, but it was more the way he looked at Ianto. Jack was happy; he had a glow about him and a burning look of lust and want in his eyes. He walked into the room like he didn't even know that Ianto was there. After spluttering laughter, Ianto controlled himself and tried very hard not laugh any further, 'Jack?... Is everything alright?' Jack ignored the question, walking over to the fridge; he opened the door and pulled out a bottle of water. Ianto sat on the sofa and tried to look as innocently as possible at the tv. Jack walked back into the lounge room and posed in front of the tv, and directly in front of Ianto.

Ianto looked at what sat in front of him. He felt his heart miss a beat and then began to beat faster… Jack turned around to face him. Ianto had been looking at Jack's back….and what was now written in dark calligraphy on his lower back. 'Jack..' Ianto was speechless; every time he opened his mouth nothing came out, so he gave up trying and closed it… Jack smiled down at Ianto, who had a slightly confused look on his face… 'Ianto are you ok?' Ianto nodded and then finally found his voice. 'Jack what did you do?' Jack's million watt smile returned and he shifted slightly so that Ianto could once again see his back….. 'Wow….' Ianto reached out a hand and caressed the writing on Jack's warm flesh….. He read over it in his head, 'Harkness- Jones…'. It was not so much as a surprise for Ianto as it was a feeling of warmth and belonging.

'Jack… I don't know what to say?... What would make you do this?' Jack turned around and smiled at Ianto; kneeling down in front of him. 'It just felt right… I can't really explain why or the feeling behind it… all I know is that I had to do it…. Do you like it?' Ianto's expression softened slightly and he smiled… 'It's beautiful Jack. Thank you..' Jack hugged Ianto tightly and nuzzled into his neck. 'I just want to show you how much you mean to me and how much I love you.' Ianto hugged Jack back but ignored his last statement; he was really trying not to get upset with Jack but lately he had a real fixation on showing him how much he loved him… even though Ianto himself already knew.

The next day…..

Ianto sat up in bed and looked over where Jack should have been laying; he side was empty and when Ianto slid his hand over the spot is was as cold as if it had never even been slept in. He heard noise coming from the bathroom and decided Jack must be in there getting dressed. Ianto rose and headed for the ensuite. When he opened the door and looked at the sight before him. It had been just like yesterday afternoon when he had saw it but this time Jack stood in front of the mirror, steam rising around him and dripping with water. He noticed Jack was writing something on the fogged up mirror...

The end will come and the light will go out…

Ianto frowned and shook his head; was this a dream? He hoped it was a dream; If it wasn't then Jack was starting to scare him. Ianto backed out of the bathroom and headed into the living room. He found his mobile on the coffee table. He picked it up and dialed a number…

'Hey Sophie….. can we meet for a coffee?' The voice on the other end of the line agreed and Ianto was now pottering around getting ready to go out. He got dressed and found his keys; he left a note for Jack who was busy in the study.

Jack….

Have gone out for coffee… be back soon..

Love….. I, Jones

Ianto drove to the café where he was meeting Sophie. He parked his car a little way down the street and walked the short distance to Café ala Jones…. He walked in and found who he was looking for immediately… She looked up as the door chimed and stopped what she was doing; she walked over to Ianto and gave him a hug. 'Hey big bro…. it's so good to see you.' Ianto hugged her tightly lifting her off the ground a little, 'You to kid… You to… now…. I need a coffee.' She smiled and walked back over to where she had started; behind the coffee machine.

It had been ages since Ianto had been into his sisters café but he really needed someone to talk to… even though they didn't see each other as often as they should they were relatively close…. He sat down at a table on one wall of the café and waited for his sister to join him. Removing her apron, Sophie grace Jones walked over with coffee in hand, to her brother and sat down with him. 'So… how have you been J….?' Ianto nodded and smiled, it had been ages since he had been called that. 'I'm good… Things have been a bit stressful and stuff but I'm ok.' Sophie eyed her brother suspiciously.. she had always been good at reading him, 'Its been like 7 months since I last saw you… are you sure everything is ok? I know you J… you don't do talking about the feelings thing very well, but I can tell when something is up.'

Ianto sighed, she did always have a way of making him talk. 'Ok…. what im about to tell you, you need to stay calm and don't freak out.' Sophie nodded but was skeptical, 'Ok…. what is it?' Ianto grabbed her hand… 'About 7 months back, I started seeing someone…. He's really nice and charming and good looking… anyway… that's not the point…. I was with him one night and we were attack by a group of teenagers who obviously had a problem with two guys holding hands….' Sophie squeezed his hands and then a confused look crossed her face, 'Wait…. Did you say guy?' Ianto laughed and nodded… 'Yes, he's my boss.. His name is Captain Jack Harkness….' Sophie knew the name, 'Ahh my big bro and the infamous Captain Jack Harkness… who'd have thought… You lucky mum's not here.. she would kill you..'

Ianto also knew this… his mother would not have approved at all but right now he didn't care about that… 'I will tell you tho… he's far from infamous… but that's not all…. After that… I was diagnosed with cancer… I've beat it now and I'm in the clear…' Sophie jumped up and hugged her brother tightly.. 'I'm so sorry Ianto….. ' Ianto hugged her back, 'I'm fine… but that's not why I'm here… I'm engaged… to Jack I mean…. He's been acting strange lately … He feels like he needs to prove that he loves me.. every minute of the day….'

Sophie was slightly confused, 'Isn't that a good thing..?' Ianto shook his head, 'No… its not… It's not like him.. he went and got a tattoo, Harkness- Jones, on his back…. And this morning I caught him writing something pretty scary on the mirror in the bathroom… I need him to realize that I love him and I need the old Jack back.. My Captain back….'

Sophie nodded… She needed to help her big brother with this… He would make sure that she was happy and now it was her turn… She took a sip of her coffee and thoughts began to run through her head…

Well, well, well…. WOW… I have no idea where that came from… but I like it… I hope It was enjoyable to read… Next chapter we head back to the present and to what exactly Jack did to make Ianto leave… after that it becomes fluffy again… but I fear this story is coming to an end.. The wedding is also coming but after that I don't think this story needs to go any further but lets see what happens..

Gwento- Addict I hope you are enjoying being a part of my muse once again…. Loads of love…. And over the ocean hugz… love

Xx melica xx