Jack decided to take Ianto out to dinner that evening. Since they had arrived here they'd eaten dinner every night in the dining room. As they were the only guests it didn't seem fair that Aggie cook every night for just them as well as cooking and baking for the reception that she insisted on arranging completely for them. So while Ianto took a nap Jack popped up to her apartment to tell her they were going out for dinner
"Why don't you join us Aggie?" said Jack
"Oh no, you and Ianto go and enjoy yourselves I'll pop over to see Cassie for a bit, I'll leave the back door open for you as usual" she said
"If you're sure," said Jack
"Quite sure, go have a good time" she said
Jack and Ianto drove into the next town and back to the restaurant where they'd had lunch a few days previous. Jack phoned ahead and asked them to reserve a private table somewhere in a secluded area. He wanted to be alone with Ianto. The table they were shown to was perfect, in a quiet area of the restaurant and lit only by gentle wall lights. The whole time they were in the restaurant their hands were joined on top of the table, both Jack and Ianto ordered food that they could eat with one hand. Neither willing nor wanting to let go of the other.
It was 3am and Tosh was still trying to sleep. She was going to leave Cardiff in the morning and take her time driving up to Scotland. She gave up and after a shower she dressed in jeans and a jumper and headed downstairs to the waiting SUV. She disabled the tracker just as Ianto had asked her. At first she wondered why they told her to do this, now she knew why. She knew that the first thing Owen would do when he reached the hub was activate the tracker to find out just where she as headed. They obviously didn't want Owen or Gwen to know she was going to see them. She drove slowly through the streets of Cardiff; she loved driving the SUVs but didn't get much chance with Owen, Jack and Ianto around. The SUV reacted to the slightest touch of the pedals or the tiniest turn of the wheel, they were state of the art. Complete with blue neon lights that ran around the front and rear windshields. She was now on the outskirts of Cardiff and surprisingly the traffic was quite heavy even though it was only 4am. Tosh reached over and flicked the switch that activated the blue lights and she hit the accelerator. The SUV obeyed and shot forward, it was a great feeling as she sped along the roads and the other cars seeing the blue lights moved out of her way. She reached the motorway, the road ahead was clear but enjoying her newfound freedom she left the lights flashing. She'd driven about 40 miles on the motorway when she saw flashing lights in her rear-view mirror. Tosh pulled over to the side of the motorway and stopped the SUV. The police car pulled up in front of her and an officer got out and approached her. She opened the window and reached for her purse and her Torchwood id.
"Ma'am can I see your license and registration please" asked the officer, Tosh showed him her id
"Torchwood, what are you doing out here?" he asked
"What does it look like I'm in a hurry, I've had an urgent request for help" she said
"Sorry to bother ma'am" said the police officer.
He walked back to his car as Tosh pulled away and continued on her way. One of the perks of working for Torchwood was that they were above the police, the government everyone. They had the power to shut down a crime scene if they suspected that aliens or alien technology was involved. She'd just mis-used her id. Once she was sure the police car was out of sight she slowed her speed but kept the lights going. The cars still moved out of her way. A little before 7am she pulled into a service station for a break and something to eat.
When Jack and Ianto arrived back at the guesthouse, they quietly locked up the backdoor and headed upstairs. Jack opened the door and could immediately smell fresh coffee
"I must have withdrawals I can smell fresh coffee," he said
"So can I" said Ianto following him into their room. Ianto flicked the light switch
"Oh Aggie" said Jack practically running across their room
Ianto closed the door and stepped further into the room. Jack was pouring himself a mug of coffee; Aggie had been in their room and tidied up as usual but also put a coffee machine in the room and brewed a fresh pot. Ianto laughed and walked up to Jack; he slipped an arm round his waist and rested his head on his shoulder. There was a little note propped up against a new box of Earl Grey teabags.
Ianto
Please make sure that Jack does not touch this machine, he's already broken one of them in the kitchen. I'm running out of coffee machines.
Aggie
"Jack tell me you didn't break Aggies coffee machine"
"It was an accident Yan, I tried to make a fresh pot Aggie made it look so easy but I couldn't get the top bit to close"
"Oh Jack" said Ianto
"I know I was going to buy her a new one tomorrow" he said flashing his smile at Ianto. It worked he couldn't stay angry with him.
"I'm sorry Yan," he said
"Jack just please don't touch this one ok"
"I won't need to, you make the best coffee in the entire universe," he said as he leant forward for a kiss. Ianto opened his mouth to him and their tongues explored each other's mouths. Jacks hands held firmly onto the side of Iantos neck. Iantos arms just barely rested on his waist.
Ianto broke the kiss but only for a few seconds to get his breath and then his lips met Jacks again. Their hands started to roam over their bodies and they slowly began to remove their clothes.
Tosh took a couple of hours break then before she set off she decided she'd better call Jack and Ianto on the number they gave her. She sat inside the SUV and dialled the number from her private cell phone.
"Good morning Border Edge guest house" said Aggie as she answered the phone
"Could I possibly speak to Captain Harkness or Ianto Jones please"?
"I'm afraid I can't connect you I can take a message"
"Could you please tell them that Toshiko Sato called and I'm on my way"?
"Of course Miss Sato, although I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow morning"
"I left early is that a problem" she asked realising that Jack must have booked her room from tomorrow evening
"Its no problem Miss Sato your room is ready for you, may I ask how long you will be"
"I should be there around midday," she said
"I'll let Jack and Ianto know of your early arrival," she said
"Thank you Mrs erm"
"Ms Boomer call me Aggie"
"Ok Aggie I'm Tosh"
"I'll give them your message as soon as they appear for breakfast Tosh"
"Thank you" said Tosh as she cut the link.
Tosh started the SUV and drove out of the services.
Jack and Ianto lay under the duvet in each other's arms. Jack was covering Iantos neck and chest in butterfly kisses. He slowly worked his way down Iantos torso covering every inch with butterfly kisses, he reached his navel and kissed it then suddenly without warning he blew a huge raspberry on Iantos stomach. Ianto burst out laughing
"What'd you do that for?" he said laughing
"Dunno really, it just kinda happened" said Jack, doing it again. It was extremely ticklish and Ianto burst into a fit of the giggles, the more he giggled the more Jack did it, then the tickling started. First Jack tickling Iantos ribs then Ianto retaliated and started tickling Jacks ribs. Purely by accident Ianto grabbed Jacks knee and his fingers brushed the back of his leg, Jack screamed with laughter. The tickling continued as the two of them rolled around the bed trying to get away from each other hands, the duvet fell off and landed on the floor, still they tickled each other. Jack was closer to the edge of the bed then either of them realised and as he rolled over to escape Iantos tickling he fell off the bed and landed with a huge thump. Ianto immediately stopped laughing
"Cariad" he said concerned leaning over the edge of the bed. Suddenly Jacks arms reached up and grabbed him hauling him off the bed. Ianto fell on top of him where Jack continued his tickling onslaught until Ianto finally had to give in, his ribs were aching from so much laughter and tickling.
"Jack please I give in" he screamed
"Not a chance Yan, I've got you now" said Jack rolling on top of him still tickling
"Jack please, I can't take anymore," he pleaded, "my ribs really hurt"
"All right but let the record show, you caved in," said Jack smiling. He stood up and held his hands out to help Ianto up from floor. He pulled him to his feet and kissed him quickly
"You win Jack" he puffed then bent down and picked up the duvet. Ianto threw back over the bed and they both collapsed on top of the bed, immediately back in each other's arms.