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Garage week… just to put them off and make it harder for the master bedroom week next. Once the garage was done they could not use it to store shit anymore. Oh yes, Ianto had noticed how many had storage in theirs. Too bad. It would spill to the hallways which would be the last inside one… to further compound the problem. Of course… their house was under control!
"A two bay?" Carl asked as he stood looking at Ianto and Jack's frontage "Really? Mine is a three bay garage. After all, each person has their own car plus the weekend convertible or maybe motorbikes."
Jack slowly turned to stare at him "what?"
"Well… weekend warriors… their off road 4x4 or their motorbikes … the third bay is their play bay." Carl expanded. Bay one for him, bay to for her… bay three fur the rest of it."
"Right. I get it… yeah. The demographic you are going for will definitely like that idea" Jack said as he wandered off and Ianto pivoted his entire body to stare at Carl.
Helen nervously glanced at him and made a noise in her throat that had Carl finally noticing the man boring into him "Alight there Ianto?"
"The judges liked your wet room… I personally thought you should have got a higher score on that" Ianto said softly, then added "Never mind. When you drop your pool during backyard week then you can prove it's worth."
Carl nodded happily and Helen watched Ianto stalk off, finally starting to see that he was not the one to fuck about with around here.
She was nervous now.
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Ianto was in the garage as it was being built, demanding the frontage be put on before they finish doing the framing for the back and as soon as the doors were on, they were lowered. Now he had his clear run.
The two bay garage was actually almost the length of the house, stopping just before the huge windows for the living room. Oh yes, Ianto had a plan alright. The garage twice the length as the rest of them, with half for vehicles and the back half… well… the gym and pool house were taking shape nicely in the back area with the roller door for the ride on mower and such on one part.
Oh yes.
Ianto approved of Carls' suggestion that they reutilize some space. Heh heh.
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The judges stood looking up with wonder at the roof of the back section of the garage had water on it… like… ripples if you were under the water in a pond or something, even a little duck's arse and feet visible as it swam above them, a fish looking at them from a wall… frogs swimming… to was a Water-world wonderland.
The rack of towels and the day bed to enjoy the sun thought the glass was lovely, the plants that created an inside garden along the glass frontage... back … well… the huge glass doors that folded back so the area would become part of the pool once it was in… inspiring.
"You know… finding those two little pedal cars in the garage like they were big cars was so cute but this… wow.. look. A rubber duck sitting on the floor like a child dropped it. The dressing is just gorgeous, I love their style. Look here… water wings. Awwww… so family orientated. And clearly they intend the area directly outside to be a small private courtyard to sun in, then the gates and pool fencing at the corner of the house … this is lovely."
"A Zen Corner where there wasn't one. I can't wait for outside week to see what happens with the outside space… I think they are going to be cheeky with this. Another adult area I think." The female judge nodded "What I really like? The fact the ride-on mower and garden shed is partially hidden behind this partition of towel racks... and weights. Look, a rolled up mat… this is a workout area too."
"And I suspect from the plumbing I see here at the corner… an outside shower perhaps?" one of them said as he stepped outside into the dirt to look at the corner of the house and garage.
"Oh, how much fun!" the female judge laughed. "Clever idea, too late for the other houses to add their pipes now their garages are complete."
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The middle aged couple won. Ianto knew they would, they were overdue for one after all and they were the only ones to add the loft space for extra storage. This week had not been about a win but setting up for the pool, like the judges had guessed.
Carl was not pleased though, seeing it as another betrayal that Ianto and Jack had somehow created another room. Ianto had not helped as he said softly "Like a wet room?"
That evening they all sat for the evening meal and Harry had leaned against Ianto and asked quietly "So… you are the one in charge?"
"Hmmm?"
"I watch him, look to you. I see the show these mooks haven't' yet… I see him behind the scenes but in front of the camera talking like he is in charge… but you …. I see you talking too but without the cameras… changing things and they argue only to back down when you pull a face… you are the alpha?"
Ianto blinked, then started to laugh "Oh… oh no. sorry… no. Jack is my big man. No. Think… Bear and Cub. Oh god… no... sorry I am getting… sorry. I mean… Jack is the provider. Likes to be the one that provides. I am the one he likes to pamper and please. Often my happiness makes all the difference to him. Not a slave and master or alpha/omega… no… I have put him on his arse in anger… I have pampered him too… no. Since we first met, he is the one who gets the looks, wolf whistles and adoration while I make sure he shines. I am the one who holds that spotlight ya see. My power… I make him look damned good."
"Thought so. You give off the impression of being meek and mild but in fact… you are a real sergeant major when pushed" harry laughed as he leaned back "My girl tells me that you are kind too. Not to Carl?"
"Carl is a homophobe. I am allergic to those" Ianto said blandly then he lifted his glass of fizzy for a sip before adding "Besides… he is funny when he stomps his foot."
"You could be a dangerous man" Harry said as he took in the way Ianto moved "Any training?"
Ianto did not answer, instead rising to turn and look down at him like he had said something wrong, He then said calmly "I grew up on movie sets. I could paint a scene before I even knew what a script was. I saw my mother kiss strange men … saw my father pull apart a masterpiece to recreate it somewhere else… I have been homeless on the streets, I have worked my way through university on my own dime by counting cards at casinos, working as a builder's laborer and sometimes… I got money by bare knuckle fighting. Yes. I am dangerous."
"Your mother…" Harry started to ask.
"Did not want me to date a black woman" Ianto sat back down "in college. She went feral on me and kicked me out. Locked me off from my trust fund…the whole nine yards. By the time I met Jack I had been independent for some time. He was… a challenge. Discovering that my Bi tendencies were not as repressed as I thought… a surprise. Jack is a surprise. A lot."
They both laughed as the man in question pirouetted around the dining tent.
"So you in this for the money?"
"No. Our winnings will go to a charity for LGBTQ+ kids and teens. No, it's not about the money. I love to win. Jack loves to show off… we did this as a favour to the network and found… yeah… we are enjoying it. Strange to be in front of the camera though, I prefer the shadows." Ianto shrugged.
"Don't sell yourself short boy… you were born to it" Harry patted his arm and Ianto pondered that. Harry was right … he was born to to aright… it was in his blood.
Hollywood gold.
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"Even a little fuck's arse"… I think I say fuck far too much if my spellcheck is going to start correcting me from duck hahahahhaa
