hotflower901: Yes it makes sense. Glad you liked the cuddling, wanted them to have an awkward 'after' moment for realness.
Poisoned-Thorns: Good, the fact that I made you squee means I must be doing something right at least! Hm, if all instruction manuals came like that!
XxTypoMasterxX: Very loudly, again I know very little about rugby so the section that covers the game in this is going to go fairly quickly.
DoctorWhoXTorchwood: Yep, he does. As for the banter between Jack/Rhys/Gwen I'm glad I managed to pull it off. I hoped to have something coming across as real playful/teasing atmosphere between them all since they've known each other for so long. Ianto had to admit it sooner or later.
TheWeddingFairy: I think usually a lot of people are anti Gwen because she's an easy target or she stood between Jack and Ianto in some way. Gwen and Owen would be my least favourite characters over all even though I still liked them, if that makes any sense, and tried to make them both likeable in this.
katwinchester: Glad you enjoyed it!
jantochryed: That's something they can discover together, Ianto's never been with a guy before so of course it's all new and he doesn't know exactly what to do. I imagine it's like that for anyone who has a first time with a member of the same sex. You have identical plumbing but there's a lot more to figure out.
Amethystbutterflys: Congrats on your offers. Hope this surprises you, should have told you I was posting this before you went 'away'. Oh well, hope you enjoy it! Can't stop thinking about those shoes now and trying to imagine what they'd look like. I'm thinking leather.
deemama66: Hope you didn't have to wait too long. Really glad you enjoyed it, hope you enjoy this update too. Careful you don't fall off the chair if you're getting up there again to cheer! ;]
zsazsa4168: Then you should enjoy this. There's shower action, although it is rather one sided.
Authors/Note: Hello all! It's a friday and I'm updating. I want to start out by apologising that no other stories are updated. Something weird happened with Breaking 13, there was another small section that appeared at the end of Chapter 9 that wasn't in the file I had on my laptop. That has thrown everything out of whack and the chapter I thought I had ready to updated was a mix of chapters 9 and 10. So I'll need to write a bit more for 10 and then I'll get it up, luckily my internet should be fixed by now so I don't have to trek into town to post new parts. I'm aiming for chapter 10 of B13 to be out on Sunday (unofficial deadline), I'll try and get the Fix out on the same day (There's a proposal ;] ). As for this chapter I wrote this with the shower scene from AWZ episode 351 in mind (for anyone who knows German soap, you know what I mean!) although it is rather one sided because it gets interrupted. Gwen declares Jack a wag and Ianto is slowly getting used to being gay. As always read and review! Enjoy people!
Chapter Eleven
Ianto pulled on his shirt then sat down to lace up his boots, he was nervous and not because he was going to be playing New Zealand. No, he was nervous because his boyfriend was going to be watching him play.
"You okay, mate?" Andy asked him
"My new bo... girlfriend is here to watch me play. I think I'm more frightened of makin an arse of myself in front of her than facing the warriors"
"You'll be fine. I think she'll be more worried about you getting your pretty face all smashed up" he commented. A lot of people didn't think that Andy was all that smart but he was a people person through and through; so what if Ianto was gay and had a boyfriend, he didn't care! It wouldn't change their friendship one bit! Though if Ianto wanted to go around pretending that he was straight then Andy wasn't going to interfere, all he would do would be to wait until Ianto was comfortable to tell him and be there for him. For now he'd happily go along with it.
"Never thought about that. Oh god, what if h...she sees me get hurt"
"Stop worrying! You're gonna be fine and she'll be so turned on by your macho mud covered self that she'll want to ravage you when we win"
"Yeah right. You don't half come out with some wank" he laughed as the coach came in to give them a final motivational talk.
"You're the one whose worrying about your girlfriend seeing you get hurt. You've been playing on the team for the past... how long is it now? Eighteen months? And you're only now starting to worry about getting nutted?"
"No. I just don't want Jack...ueline to worry about me" he mumbled
"It's going to be fine. We're going win and you're going to get some... at least someone on this team will"
"Aw Andy, are you jealous?" he chuckled, Andy just rolled his eyes as they all got ready to make their way to the pitch.
The weather was cool, they'd had a spate of unusually warm days the past few weeks and today was the exception, typical. The excitement and anticipation of the crowd was thick in the air and Ianto could feel it as soon as he stepped out onto the grass. Growing up, he hated attention... he preferred to blend into the crowd and be unnoticed but now... oh now coming out onto the pitch was indescribable. All the people here cheering were happy to see him, happy he was playing and it made him feel so special and important like he really mattered and Ianto loved it.
His eyes roamed the stadium until they landed on Jack who was huddled close to Toshiko's friend Gwen. Ianto flashed him a grin, all the while trying to block out the jealousy he felt at her and Jack standing so close together. Jack waved at him and he nodded back as he ran out onto the pitch to join his team mates for the anthem.
This game wasn't that big but they were playing an away team on their home turf and well that was big enough. Add to that that they were up against the Maoris was enough cause to be just a little nervous. After the anthem had been sung the New Zealand team moved into position to do the Haka while Ianto and the rest of his team mates just watched.
"What are they doing?" Jack asked Gwen when he noticed that the away team were moving into a formation and the Blues weren't
"The Haka" she replied sounding a little indifferent, she rubbed her hands together before blowing on them
"What's... the Haka?" Jack continued, she turned to look at him expecting him to be joking but he wasn't. Her eyes widened in surprise at the fact that he didn't know then she remembered that Jack had never bothered with rugby let alone been to a game before so it was understandable for him not to know
"It's what they do before each and every game. It's a ceremonial dance the Maori's do before going into battle"
"Battle?!" Jack almost shrieked "Please tell me you're joking and all those guys aren't going to 'battle' with Cardiff?!"
"Relax, Jack, it's just a game. No one'll get seriously hurt" she told him trying to soothe him but as soon as she said that his eyes widened and he wobbled on his feet
"Oh god, I think I'm going to be sick" she caught him in her arms steadying him
"It's fine, Ianto will be fine. Stop worrying!"
"He's gonna get the shit beat out of him, how am I supposed to 'stop worrying', dammit woman!" he snapped before looking down the stadium at Ianto who was looking back with mild concern "I've got to stop him!" Gwen grabbed his arm before he could leave the row
"Oh no you don't! Ianto is a big boy and he's played this game thousands of times before, he knows what he's in for and do you really think he's going to be pleased if you tell him what he can and cannot do"
"I just don't want to see him get hurt" he mumbled, she smiled as she rolled her eyes
"I know, love, I know. That's something you're going to have to get used to now... heh, now that you're a WAG"
"Oh god, please tell me you didn't just call me that"
"Yes I did. Now shut up and just enjoy the game! It's time for kick off" she turned her attention back to the pitch and Ianto's still worried expression. She gave him the thumbs up to let him know that everything was okay and cheered, her enthusiasm got Jack cheering too and it made Ianto grin with pride. Regardless of whether they won or not he was going to ravage Jack just for his support, that was his final thought before he turned to focus on the game.
They fell into the swing of cheering, a few times Gwen had to tell him which side Wale's was trying for and whether the team were winning or loosing, but other than that Jack cheered his little gay heart out every time Ianto got hold of that funny shaped ball. By final whistle Jack had seen enough to understand
"This really is like American Football!" he grinned, Gwen and several people who had been seated around them turned to stare at him like he was joking "What?"
"If you want to get some, ever, with him then I don't think you should tell him that. Ever" she told him as they gathered their things together. The sky had been threatening rain half way through the second half and now it was fulfilling it's promise
"But it is the same..."
"It's not! American football is for wimps! All that padding! Scared that they'll break a nail or something. Rugby is for real men" she explained trying to make him understand "Remember when that Maori nutted the lock?"
"Yes, I remember. Still don't think the lock needed to bite him in retaliation" he pointed out as he followed her down the steps towards the exit.
Jack paused when he caught sight of Ianto standing on the pitch, head tilted back, eyes closed as the rain poured down on him. There was mud all up his legs, his shorts were caked with it and little flecks of dirt on his face and it was slowly being washed away by the downfall. He felt his mouth go dry as he watched the native Welshman standing there
"Jack!" Gwen called him for the fifth time, it was easy to see why he was so distracted. Ianto was standing there, his shirt soaked through by the rain... hm, if she wasn't married "Jack, come on!"
"Huh? What? Oh, yeah. I'm coming"
"I hope not" she muttered to herself as he joined her and they went down the steps to leave the stadium. She linked arms with him as they walked through the car park to his car, they got in as the rain started to pick up but he didn't start the car "We just sitting here then?"
"I'm waiting for Ianto. He's going to cook me dinner, don't worry, we'll drop you off at yours" he explained and she just nodded as a grin spread across her face
"Cooking. Is that what we're calling it these days?" she chuckled leaning closer and making kissy faces at him before she started teasing him "You want him to hug you, you want him to kiss you...!"
"Stop it!" he cried with an equally cheesy smirk on his face before cupping her cheeks and kissing her full on the mouth. The two old friends burst out laughing as they sat there, once the laughter died down Gwen twisted in her seat and leaned back into his big arms
"I heard you and Rhys talking" she began, she felt him stiffen under her
"When?"
"Before" she replied, Jack scowled
"You were eavesdropping" he guessed feeling sulky that she'd done that and was bringing up what they'd discussed now
"Hardly had to. I heard you over the baby monitor" she explained, he nodded feeling a little contrite and relieved "What Rhys said... about Gethin... thank you. What you did for us, it means a lot and he's right. You've given him a family but don't forget Jack Harkness that you're family as well"
"I can't forget. You won't let me" he joked trying to turn the tone of the conversation into humorous rather than sentimental; he always felt uncomfortable with that. Gwen laughed and he tightened his arms around her "And I know if anything happened to me, that you'd help Rhys look after him"
"Of course I would but nothings going to happen to you. Gethin is going to grow up with a wonderful mommy"
"I'm a cop, Jack, through and through. It's not the safest of professions and knowing that if anything happened to me that you'd look after Rhys and Gethin, well it helps me sleep at night. So thank you"
"You don't have to thank me. Like you said, family" he told her finally.
Jack spotted Ianto jogging through the rain towards the car carrying his hold all, the American pushed her off him and started the engine. Ianto slid into the back seat and dumped his hold all on the seat
"Congratulations on the game" Gwen greeted him
"Thanks, it was close though. We were lucky... thank god the ref let Stephen have that try" he grinned before running his rain slicked hair back, he glanced at Jack who hadn't said anything to him. Nervously he glanced at Gwen before looking back at his boyfriend "Did you enjoy the game?"
"Yeah, I did" he replied feeling his cheeks warm up. Gwen caught his blush and smirked, she turned in her seat so she could talk to Ianto
"That means he loved watching you play and is going to 'congratulate' you when you get home. I believe the term is... cooking" she winked at him mischievously. Ianto promptly went bright and Jack glared at Gwen who looked unpertubed by her behaviour; she'd had fun today.
Jack dropped her off at her flat, she waved once before disappearing inside. Ianto moved into the front passenger seat and absent-mindedly put his hand on Jack's thigh after tugging his belt into place
"So, you enjoyed the game"
"Yeah, yeah I did" smiled Jack "Even at the risk of sounding shallow, I just want to say that you looked so bloody sexy in your uniform"
"I've still got the shorts on, I was in a hurry to get out. I didn't want you waiting around for me when I could clean up at home" he explained as he inched closer
"I don't mind waiting around for you" Jack replied leaning forward when he realised what was coming "We're going back to yours then, so you can shower?"
"Yeah" nodded Ianto as his eyes drifted down to focus on Jack's mouth
"Can I wash your back?" asked Jack right before their lips met tentatively, Ianto's hand came up tilting Jack's chin so he could deepen the kiss. The older man moaned into the kiss loosing himself in it, he was only half aware that his phone was vibrating in his pocket. Ianto pulled away licking his lips
"Your phone" Jack pulled it out and saw it was a message off Gwen
"It's off Gwen. Stop making out in front of my flat, the neighbours are starting to talk, go home and cook"
"Good idea. But I recall there was an offer of having my back washed?"
"You recalled correctly" Jack gave his boyfriend one final quick kiss before he drove to Ianto's.
***
The heavy rain clouds brought in the night so by the time the new couple got back to Ianto's flat it was early twilight. Rain sluiced down the screen as Jack nibbled at that full lower lip, hands wandered as half words were mumbled between tasting and kissing
"We should go inside"
"Yeah"
"I'm really dirty" Ianto broke for air as his hands slid up his lover's thighs making the American suck in a sharp breath
"I know, I watched you get dirty. God, you were so incredible out there on the field... half the time I spent watching you I was so turned on and then when it finished and you were standing in the rain... I've never wanted anyone as bad as I want you"
"Come on" Ianto nodded at his apartment block and got out. Jack followed him as they raced through the deluge to the main foyer.
They crowded each other in the lift, hands wandering damp clothe and wet skin as they kissed. Jack was surprised by how much Ianto was taking charge; it was a good sign that the younger man was becoming more and more comfortable with their relationship and his new orientation.
Ianto pulled away when the doors opened on his floor, Jack wrapped an arm around his lover's waist and nuzzled at his neck
"You smell good" he murmured, his wandering hands and mouth distracting Ianto from getting the door open. Finally the door opened and they tumbled inside
"I'm going to get a shower, make yourself comfortable" Ianto said as he kicked off his shoes and pulled his jacket off. Jack tugged off his jacket as he watched Ianto walk backwards towards the bathroom, he stood there for a moment before going after his boyfriend.
The door was open a crack and Ianto had been waiting for him, as soon as Jack reached the door, the Welshman grabbed him by the arm and pulled him inside shutting the door behind him.
"Strip" ordered Jack as he leaned back against the door. Grinning Ianto stepped back pulling his shirt revealing his muscular, toned stomach flecked with tiny dots of mud.
Seeing those little flecks of dirt pushed Jack into action, he stepped away from the door letting his fingertips stroke upwards dancing past the light dusting of hair to curl round Ianto's neck tugging him close for a bruising kiss
"Get naked. Now" Ianto ordered as he unfastened his jeans and turned the water on, Jack did as he was told.
He wanted to see Jack naked; he'd been wanting that more and more lately. Ianto actually found himself more bothered about the fact that he wasn't bothered about how quickly he'd swung to the other side of the proverbial swing. He'd never been really inclined towards this, never honestly had a problem with it, just didn't see the appeal but now... it was like he'd never get enough and right this minute... Ianto wanted Jack in his birthday suit and in the shower.
"I like it when you take char-" he crashed his mouth against Jack's and pushed him back towards the shower, Jack toed off his socks and shoes then let his lover shove him into the large cubicle. Ianto unfastened his jeans, shoved them off along with his kit shorts and boxer shorts then climbed in next to Jack chest to wet chest.
The water was warm on his skin and it made everything they touched slick. Jack pressed Ianto back against the white tiles making him whimper at the sudden change in temperature
"Cold"
"Sorry" grabbing Ianto's hips he pulled him away from the wall, their bodies sliding together with wet friction. It was a very nice apology.
Their erections slide together as the water rained down over their faces, Jack ran his hand up through Ianto's hair pushing it back out of his eyes and kissed him. Each kiss was becoming frantic and frustrating because all they could taste was the water from the shower
"Stay tonight, sleep over" begged Ianto as his hands skittered lower over Jack's hips grasping firm cheeks
"Like there was any question" Jack shot back, fingers wrapped around the younger man's cock pushing the foreskin back
"Jack" that desperate whimpering tone had Jack seeking out his lover's mouth. Tongues duelled, battling against each other searching for a taste other than water
"Can't wait for you to fuck me" he growled when he broke for air, his hand still stroking Ianto's cock
"Oh god" gasped the Welshman. Ianto shoved him back and it was Jack's turn to complete about the cold tiles biting into his skin but his complaints when unheard as Ianto sank to his knees licking his lips before lapping at Jack's cut erection.
Jack was big, he'd always been big regardless of circumcision, and it was difficult for Ianto to take the entire length even despite his boyfriend's compliments of being a good 'cocksucker'. To make things easier he wrapped his hand around Jack's cock and sucked the angry looking head into his mouth and sucked, hollowing his cheeks out
"Ohmiiiiiiiiiiiifuuu" rasped Jack, his right hand flying to grip Ianto's soaked hair while the other slapped against the tile "Ahh, I'm gu... fuuu... Iaaaaaaaaaaanto!"
Ianto stood up wincing at his hardness, just as Jack started pawing at his heavy erection the buzzer resounding throughout the apartment
"Shit! Fuck!" he snarled
"Ignore it" Jack suggested as his mouth nipped the pulse in his neck, Ianto was about to listen to him until the buzzer beeped again in a pattern he recognised
"I have to get that. Take as long as you need and you can borrow any of my clothes when you're done"
"Wai..." began Jack but Ianto was already out of the shower, wrapping a towel around his hips to answer the door.
He grabbed the towel dressing gown that was hanging up on the back of the door after getting out and pulled it on as he followed his lover curiousity getting the better of him
"Who is it?" Jack enquired. Ianto ignored him as he pressed the buzzer for the intercom and the young kid who'd been waiting by the door came up.
The Welshman opened his front door for a young boy about ten or eleven years old, he came in without saying a word and tearfully hugged Ianto
"Go watch TV while I call your mam" ordered Ianto. The boy did as he was told and sat down on the couch and peeled off his sodden coat. Jack wandered over and sat down on the other end of the couch and wondered who this kid was; he was apprehensive if this young boy was Ianto's son. Both of them were sizing each other up wondering who the other was while Ianto went into the kitchen to call his sister.
TBC...