The Doctor didn't remain curled up for long as his back screamed at him in pain. He tossed and turned trying to get comfortable but regardless of how he laid, his back didn't allow him to rest. He grabbed a pillow, tucking it up under the side of his stomach as he tried laying on his side again. Frustrated he threw the pillow at the wall as he rolled onto his back staring up the ceiling. He put the pillow over his face growling in frustration at his inability to relax. Hearing the door open, however, he quickly threw the pillow aside, his hearts beating in fear. For a moment, he imagined the Master coming through the door to hold the pillow tightly across his face, smothering him until after his respiratory bi-pass was depleted.
"Easy it's just me," Jack cooed reassuringly as he felt the fear through the bond they shared. He didn't blame the Doctor for being temporarily afraid as the wounds the Master had caused couldn't be resolved in the short time the Doctor had been there. "I thought maybe you would like a nice hot cuppa." Jack held out the cup offering it to the Time Lord. He thought about ignoring Jack, but the hot tea would help calm both his pounding hearts and his mind. He groaned as he sat up on the bed reaching for the steaming cup. Jack handed it to him making sure that he had a good grip on the cup before flopping down beside the Time Lord to enjoy his own cup of coffee. With Jack so close, he could smell that Jack had showered before coming down to visit him. He didn't have to ask how Jack had known he was still awake as he could clearly see the camera in the corner of the room. He wondered how long it would be before Jack turned it off allowing him to have his privacy as he rested.
"Are the girls still asleep?" The Doctor asked as he took a sip of the warm liquid. He couldn't help but hum his pleasure as he tasted the sweet tea.
"They were when I checked on them right before I made the drinks. Why aren't you asleep?" Jack wondered as he took a drink of his own coffee. It wasn't as good as Ianto made but it was hot and refreshing.
"My back is sore," The Doctor admitted.
"I'm sorry, Doc. I could give you a nice massage with a soothing cream to help with the pain," Jack offered. The Doctor thought about turning down the offer, even if he had wanted the massage earlier. Except, it would help with the constant ache he was feeling and maybe allow him to fall asleep. He pulled his right foot from underneath the blanket wiggling it hopefully. Jack laughed, setting down his coffee cup. Moving to the bottom of the bed, he took the Doctor's foot in his hands starting to massage it. The Doctor groaned as Jack's thumbs worked into the tight muscles relaxing the ache.
"That feels nice," he moaned as Jack worked his way down his foot.
"Why didn't you ask me for a massage earlier if you were feeling this sore?" Jack questioned him. The Doctor looked up at Jack feeling his concern through the bond they shared.
"Because I don't want to be alone," he answered honestly. Jack looked at the Doctor confused.
"So you chose to come down to your room for the company it has?" Jack wondered. The Doctor sighed, then hissed in pain trying to pull his foot away from Jack as he hit a particularly sore spot. Even if he was slightly annoyed with the Time Lord, he didn't want to hurt him. He leaned down kissing the top of the Doctor's toe in apology causing him to roll his eyes. The Doctor let his foot relax again as Jack started to work the tight muscle again using a lighter touch. The Doctor took a drink of his tea as he ignored Jack's question. Jack continued to massage the Doctor's foot as he tried another approach.
"I felt the jealousy you felt earlier when Ianto went to go get you for dinner. I also felt your worry as I told him goodbye. Ianto being back changes nothing between us, though, Doc. I still want to be with you and share a home with our children," Jack told him. The Doctor looked at Jack over his teacup as he lowered it.
"What about Ianto?" the Doctor questioned. Despite knowing it wasn't fair to any of them, he couldn't help his feelings. He wanted to be with the Doctor and there was no point in hiding the fact that he loved the Welshman and wanted to be with him as well.
"I've never hidden the fact that I love Ianto from you, just like I never hid the fact I love you from him. I won't lie to you and tell you that I don't want to share that home with Ianto as well," Jack answered. He put the Doctor's foot on the bed reaching for his left one. The Doctor lifted it, allowing Jack to start his massage once more.
"The three of us sharing one room," the Doctor scoffed.
"If you would like. Or Ianto and you could each have your own rooms," Jack answered him. The Doctor nodded slowly. Jack stared him in the eyes as he continued to massage the Doctor's foot. He knew the Doctor was afraid to trust him as he felt the same way about the Doctor. Not that he would tell him. He wasn't used to being open about how his fears to anyone, not even Ianto. "I know you are worried, so how about I take you and Ianto on a date together tomorrow night."
"Alright," The Doctor agreed after a moment. One date couldn't hurt, even if he had already agreed with Ianto that he didn't want to share Jack. Jack smiled and leaned forward kissing the Doctor softly on the lips. The Doctor tasted the coffee clearly along with a faint trace of whiskey. He pulled away scrunching his nose over the taste. Jack smiled rolling off the bed, causing the Doctor to look up at him with a small pout on his face. "My back?"
"I am going to get a soothing balm for your back to help with the bruising," Jack informed him. The Doctor finished off his coffee before removing his shirt while Jack was gone, laying it on the edge of the bed. Jack returned a few minutes later with a small bottle that the Doctor recognized from the TARDIS. The Doctor started to turn so that Jack could massage his back but Jack stopped him. "Since you can't lay on your stomach, how about you moved down a little so that I can sit behind you."
The Doctor moved down leaning forward to allow Jack to slip into the bed behind him. He felt Jack's hot hands on his back causing him to moan in pleasure. He couldn't remember the last time he had allowed someone to touch him this way and Jack's hands felt nice on his sore body. He pulled the blanket tighter around his waist as he felt his body responding to the touch. Normally he would be able to control the reaction but with the medications in his system, he couldn't will it away. So instead of relaxing, he found himself tensing as Jack's hands slipped lower down his back.
"I could take care of that for you," Jack offered as the Doctor shuffled again. The Doctor shook his head no and Jack didn't push it. He finished his massage on the Doctor's back, turning the Doctor to putty in his hands. He carefully extracted himself from behind the Doctor helping him to lay down against the pillows. The Doctor's member pushed clearly against his trousers and Jack saw the apprehension in his eyes as Jack looked at it. Jack didn't comment as he pulled the Doctor's blankets up covering him. "Goodnight, Doc."
"Night." Jack leaned down kissing the Doctor softly on the top of the head. He took the Doctor's tea cup with him as he headed out of the room, turning off the lights behind him.
"Wait," the Doctor called out softly causing Jack to pause in his step. "I've changed my mind."
"Are you sure?" Jack wondered coming back into the room. The Doctor bit his lip as he nodded. Jack set the tea cup on the floor just inside the door. Going to the Doctor's bed, he reached under the blanket slipping his hand into the Doctor's trousers. The Doctor gasped at his touch, his body arching as Jack quickly brought him to completion. He groaned his release, his body relaxing completely into the bed as his eyelids fluttered closed. He could smell Jack's arousal but Jack didn't ask him to help him. He straightened the Doctor's blankets, leaning over to kiss him softly on the lips.
"Sleep well, love," Jack whispered. He didn't break his stride this time as he picked up the teacup, before leaving the room. Alone and sated, the Doctor slipped quickly off to sleep.
