Title: Day Off
Pairing: Jack/Ianto
Rating/Warning: I'm going to go with somewhere around PG 13/15 Overall. Basically, there are mentions of sex, but nothing explicitly so.
Summary: Chapter 3 - Jack looks after a very sick Ianto - slight fluffiness ensues.
Author's Notes: Well this idea just sorta popped into my head. I don't know where it came from and I don't know where it will lead. This story in Unbeta'd. Reviews Make Me Happy xx
Disclaimer: Torchwood, Jack Harkness And Ianto Jones are property of BBC, otherwise I would keep Ianto in my bedroom.

Jack walked up to Ianto's flat and let himself in with his spare key. He walked in as quietly as he could, trying not to wake Ianto up. walking over to the bedroom door he pushed it open silently, smiling as he took in the sight of a sick, sleeping Ianto. He looked really bad and Jack felt terrible for waking him earlier. He turned back and walked towards the kitchen. Pouring a glass of water he pulled the pill Owen had given him earlier out of his pocket. He walked back towards Ianto and put the glass and pill next to his bed. Leaning down he kissed Ianto's forehead, feeling the heat of his temperature. Ianto smiled in his sleep, making Jack's smile widen to a grin. Jack left Ianto in peace and sat in the living room, turning on the TV, volume down low. His day had already become so much better. He knew that Ianto needed nothing more than TLC from Jack and that was exactly what he intended to give him.

It was two hours before Ianto woke. He turned around in a daze, taking in his surroundings. Looking at his bedside table he saw the water and pill Jack had left there. Ianto knew straight away that Jack was there. He smiled and downed the pill and water. Getting up carefully, feeling the full effects of his dizziness, he walked out of the room. He was still draped in quilts when he put a hand down on Jack's shoulder. Jack turned around and smiled when he saw Ianto, his eyes sparkling.

"Hey. How are you feeling?" He asked, in a caring tone.

"Like crap. I'm sorry you were left out here all alone."

Ianto walked over and sat down on the couch next to him. Jack pulled Ianto's head into his lap gently.

"Did you take that pill?" Jack asked, playing with Ianto's hair lightly.

"Yeah. What was it? I take it you aren't going to Retcon me into forgetting being sick." Ianto said casually, making Jack chuckle.

"No. It's just antibiotics that Owen told me to give you."

"I told you not to bother Owen with it."

"Well, I'm sorry but I was worried about you." He smiled down at Ianto and into his sharp blue eyes.

"You don't need to worry about me Jack. I'll be okay." Ianto sighed, snuggling into Jack's lap.

"Do you need anything?"

"A coffee would be nice."
"No coffee for you. I can get you some tea though."
Ianto pouted and Jack laughed at his childish expression. He ruffled Ianto's hair and got up carefully leaning Ianto's head onto the couch. Ianto groaned in disappointment at the loss of Jack. He smiled down at Ianto and covered him up.

"I'll be back in a minute."

Jack walked into the kitchen and started making the tea, laughing when he heard Ianto weakly calling for him.

"Give me a minute Yan!" He called back.

"Jaaaaaack!" He heard again in the other room.

Jack popped his head around the corner. Ianto looked up towards him sweetly.

"What?" Jack asked, trying to hide his frustration.

"Hurry up." Ianto pleaded.

Jack smiled and quickly finished in the kitchen, coming back out with a tray. Two mugs were placed on the tray, along with the things they'd need to make tea. Ianto moved over so that Jack could sit back down. The moment he had, Ianto's head was back in his lap. He smiled down at Ianto who was trying to get back into a comfortable position. Jack wrapped an arm around Ianto.

"You still want that tea?"

"Not yet." He sighed snuggling even further into Jack.

Jack pulled Ianto closer and sighed contently. He had never seen Ianto sick but he loved it. Ianto wasn't his usual closed off self. His defenses were down and he was more open, more childish and Jack only wished he could see this side of him more often. He looked down and saw that Ianto had fallen asleep and he grinned at the sight. He looked so much younger, it made Jack realise just how young he was. Jack lied his head back and let his exhaustion hit him.

It was an hour after Jack had dosed off when he heard Ianto murmuring. He looked down trying to listen to the words he was saying.

"...Jack...get off me…" He mumbled under his breath.

Jack chuckled at Ianto's words. He reached down and planted a soft kiss on Ianto's cheek. Ianto sighed and smiled. He mumbled more incoherent words but Jack heard three he never expected to hear from the Welshman.

"...I love you."

Ianto had said it so tenderly and it ripped at Jack's heart. He sat there wide eyed, trying to figure out what to say to Ianto when he woke.

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Yay Chapter 3 is finished! I didn't expect this stuff to be written so quickly but here it is. Chapter 4 Will of course be the next day. Jack trying to figure out whether Ianto meant it or if it was just from a dream. He also tries to figure out where to go from here. I hope you guys like this. I know it's been fun to write. Reviews are always loved!

Cheers,
Gabz
xx