6

Ianto was still in shock over the events of yesterday, still thrumming as he led his boy to the school gates, then after a moment's deliberation he continued to walk him in, the puppy still clutched in the little boy's arms.

The Head Master stood at the front doors ticking off the arrivals as their personal badges on their jerseys pinged through the security gates, he looked up in time to see the impending threat and schooled his features to pleasant surprise, "Mister Jones, a worthy visit?"

Ianto smiled back politely as well, "Just wanted to let Dylan have a couple more seconds of squish-time with the new edition to our family."

Ianto held out his arms and Dylan kissed Valentine lovingly before handing him over, his cheek then presented for Ianto to brush his lips against "Good bye Taddy, love you."

Dylan was gone, racing after a group of friends to tell them of his exiting adventures as Ianto reminded crouched with his heart overflowing all over the puppy. He then majestically rose to his full height and looked down on the man who was staring at him with sucked in cheeks, "Taddy eh? Seems like you got yourself a nice little corner of the worlds."

Ianto had expected some whispering behind closed doors but the blatant slap to the face was a shock, his mind stalling for a moment as he continued to stare at the tepid little man. He was about to respond when another voice beat him to it, "I beg your fucking pardon?"

Ianto turned to find Andy there, glowering as his own ward raced past screaming like a banshee in pursuit of Dylan as they had become friends over the Christmas holidays. Ianto immediately felt empowered by his friend's anger and he turned back to the man.

"If you are referring to my engagement, yes I am looking forward. As to going up in the world, I believe technically the Captain would be the one marrying above his pay grade as I have more than double his wealth." Ianto said haughtily, "Of course, we will simply merge our immense wealth as we are merging our family but if you expect your fundraiser contributions Jack always kindly provides you need to be aware that I will be handling THAT in future and you had better remove that stick up your arse before you choke on it little man."

The giggles told Ianto other parentals were not only watching but enjoying the verbal beat down as the Headmaster paled, blinking furiously as the handsome man glowered.

"You know, you should open your own school" Andy said dreamily to Ianto, "We could call it 'No Dickheads Allowed School' but it would be hard to find staff."

Ianto hummed, pivoting on his heel to walk away as Andy gave a parting shot before racing after him, "Of course, we actually care for our kids. You know what they say, those that can't do…teach."

Andy was sniggering as he caught up to Ianto at the Hover and slapped him on the shoulder, "You sir, are scary when riled."

"An old saying about poking a dragon" Ianto frowned, "does come to mind. Andy, you do know I am a teacher right? You were weirdly insulting me too."

"You know what I meant. He was shitting his dacks!" Andy spluttered as other parentals that had followed them out laughed as well.

"You know, that was a good idea, maybe an after school thing for the kids? I mean, there are a lot of programmes out there but nothing that seems to feed their minds. It's all finger paints or movies. Tell me smooching" the woman speaking was sliding closer to Ianto, "you are that Ianto Jones right? Where does your Dylan go for extra incentive?"

Andy watched Ianto's' eyebrows rise with surprise, "Ah…I home school the extras"

"Dylan is learning a new language, cooking and Ianto is also teaching him Flute. Little man is also learning guitar, right?" Andy poked at Ianto, "A natural, musically talented and Ianto is helping him learn how to read the sheet music. You should see them playing the piano, amazing unity."

"Oh my gods, you teach music?" another voice gasped.

"Andy!" Ianto hissed.

"He plays the Lyre, the Lute, Ukulele, Gorgan Finger Drum, even caught him playing an ancient Hebrit Box at an Old Folks Home one day, he can play anything. Dylan craves new things and Ianto is so good at it" Andy grinned as Ianto glared.

"What do you charge per session? My daughter is learning the piano but is so shy three teachers have rendered her incapable of playing in company, please tell me you would take a look at her. I know she wouldn't be afraid of you!" one begged, another asking if he taught mouth organ too.

Ianto sighed as he opened his wallet and began handing over cards, Andy grinning as he saw that he had won. Ianto pulled him aside, "This is your fault so don't grin too much. Who is going to be my assistant do ya think?"

Andy couldn't be happier.