Apologies for the delay in getting this chapter to you. Haven't had much time to write lately, but the story is still there, waiting to be written. Here's the next bit!

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The next morning started off with Ianto kissing Jack senseless in their underground flat where they had spent the night. While Jack was content to stay there, his vortex manipulator had alerted them to the fact that the rest of the staff were arriving. The day had started. Ianto reluctantly untangled himself from Jack's embrace and they headed down to the floor below to shower and get ready for the day.

Jack and Ianto's time in the shower took longer than either anticipated, with Ianto acting out some of his fantasies from the day before. Jack was very obliging, though he barely had the time to take off his robe and vortex manipulator before Ianto pulled him under the hot shower spray. They took their time, knowing that the team was upstairs and able to handle anything that may come up while they were otherwise occupied.

Ianto was feeling quite decadent by the time they had finished dressing. Jack had wanted to go back to bed and play, but Ianto was worn out by their time in the shower downstairs. He batted at Jack's hands and reprimanded him. Jack only laughed and danced out of the way.

Ianto wasn't surprised to find that Jack had left several changes of clothes in amongst his own things. Once Jack realized that he wasn't going to be able to have any more fun, he reluctantly got dressed. It didn't take him long, and he sat on the bed watching Ianto in his preparations. It was fun watching him put on his suit like it was armor, each layer hiding the playful and naughty man that he knew resided underneath. The night had passed all too quickly for him, and he hoped that things stayed quiet enough for them to have more nights down here below.

Ianto looked in the mirror as he made the knot in his tie. He could see Jack sitting on the bed watching him and he held back a smile. Peering closer, he checked to see that he hadn't missed anything while shaving. Jack had been quite the distraction while he was attempting to shave earlier. Not that he was complaining, but it did mean that he had to pay attention afterwards to make sure that it was done properly.

Jack stood up and walked over to where Ianto was standing. He wrapped his arms around Ianto's torso, sliding his hands under his waistcoat.

"Jack," Ianto said in an admonishing tone.

"If you weren't so delectable, it wouldn't be a problem," Jack murmured. He had been about to kiss Ianto but restrained himself. Barely. "Ready?"

"Yes," Ianto said. He looked in the mirror at Jack and smiled before forcing Jack's hands away from him. "Behave, even if it hurts."

"Oh, it does!" Jack laughed as he moved back to give Ianto room. "I guess you want to go upstairs now?"

"Well, unless you're going to have breakfast delivered, we're going to have to go upstairs, aren't we?" Ianto said with a smile. He turned around and looked at Jack before reaching out and adjusting his collar.

"Was I crooked?" Jack said with an amused tone.

"Totally disreputable," Ianto said with a nod. He attempted to hold back a smile but couldn't quite manage to do it. "I do despair."

"Then it's a good thing I have you to make sure I don't shock everyone," Jack said. He winked at Ianto who finally laughed. Jack gestured to Ianto to lead the way back upstairs. Before he left though, Ianto made the bed and left everything as neat as he found it. Neater, if Jack was being totally honest with himself.

By the time they stepped through the archway that led into the Hub's main room, the rest of the staff were already hard at work. Sherry was busy putting out the morning breakfast selection and they could smell that she had made fresh coffee. As they walked across the room, Ianto had to stifle a laugh at Jack's comment about knowing which genes Sherry had inherited from whom. After glancing at Jack, he couldn't hold back and started laughing. They were both chuckling by the time they got to the kitchen area.

"Good morning," Julia said with a smile. She had been drawn by their laughter. "Have a good night?"

"Yeah, the rift was blissfully quiet," Jack said as he grabbed a doughnut and took a bite. Sherry handed him his coffee mug and he saluted her with it. Ianto sat on the sofa and looked at the selection before picking up a muffin. He accepted a cup of coffee from Sherry and smiled up at her.

"Thank you, Sherry," he said with a smile. Sherry blushed and turned away with an embarrassed murmur. Jack grinned behind her back at Ianto. "How are you this morning, Julia?"

"Very well, thank you," Julia said. She accepted a cup from Sherry and sat down next to Ianto. "I hope you got out of this dungeon last night."

"Yes, we did," Ianto said. Jack gave him a wink before slipping off in the direction of his office. "Spent the night out and about." Julia smiled at him. He debated whether to bait her with the news he had also looked (albeit most unwillingly) at flats and decided he would save that for another time. He looked about the room and saw that Rob was busy at work on the case from yesterday. Todd was buried in something at his computer and there was no sign of Gwri. "Kip not in yet?"

"He's off feeding and checking the health of the residents," Julia informed him. She was pleased that he had been able to get Jack out for an evening. While it was obvious they had spent the evening in the Hub, it was a start.