Disclaimer : By now, you myst know that I'm not RTD or anyone from BBC and I don't own Torchwood, even if I'd love to.
Warnings :
Slash
Unbeta'd
Chapter written two days before exams - don't expect me to be sane while writing it.
Pairings : Jack/Ianto, slight Owen/Tosh, Gwen pinning on Jack
A/N:
1. My conscience won't let me rest until I wrote this one up. Also I'm the kind of person who gets excited by even a single review. So, when I saw so many, I knew I had to put this up. So, here's getting rid of the cliffhanger and also some fluff. The Doctor's not here yet, he's waiting for my exams to get over.
2. I feel like an idiot. I'd been waiting for someone to beta my story. I know I make many typos and have a tendency to make everything extra corny, so I thought someone might be able to help me with that. But now that I got a beta, I have uploaded 2 chapters without sending them to her!! But please understand that this is only because I'm in a hurry to put this up. I promise the next chapter will be properly beta'd.
On with the story...
"NOOO!!!"
"IANTO!!"
"YAN!"
Screams erupted from each one's throat. Everything was so quick that none of them could register what happened until they saw John fall down to the floor next to Ianto's bed, clutching his chest. Jack, who had tackled Gwen, too lay on the floor, on top of the struggling woman. He got up slowly as Tosh stunned Gwen with her stun-gun.
"Owen, Martha, take John to the bay and operate," he ordered, even as he saw the two do the same without his instructions. "Tosh, stay with Ianto, I'll put her in the vaults"
"Jack, after you're done, come down, we might need extra help," Owen said as he and Martha carried John down to the autopsy area.
"Sure."
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"Tosh, it's been more than two hours," said Ianto, worried to death.
"He'll be fine. Martha and Owen are two of the best medics in the world," replied Toshiko, smiling reassuringly.
"But unfortunately, most of their usual patients are already dead."
"Don't think that way. It'll take more than a bullet to hurt John, he's strong. And he's too sexy to die."
"Yeah.." Ianto laughed weakly.
Another hour later, Jack finally came out of the autopsy bay accompanied by Martha. Both of them looked totally exhausted.
"He'll be fine," said Martha, smiling.
"Yeah, ain't that easy to get rid of him," added Jack with a slight chuckle.
"Thank god! Looking at you too, it seems that you're in dire need of a shower," commented Tosh.
"Yeah, guess I could do with one," Martha said as she went down towards the showers.
"I think I'll do that later. Toshiko, would you mind getting me a cup of coffee?"
"Not at all Jack."
As the girl left, Jack settled next to Ianto and took the archivist's hand in his. For a while, none of them spoke.
"I thought I lost him," Jack said suddenly, breaking the silence. Ianto did not reply, knowing that all his lover needed at the moment was his presence, not words. Inspite of what had chanced a few months earlier, Jack and John were always close friends. "If we hadn't been able to - It hit directly in his chest, broke the lower two ribs. How could she - and if he hadn't jumped in front of you - "
"Stop thinking that way Jack. John's fine and so am I."
"I'm going to kill her this time."
"Jack, just Retcon -"
"No Ianto, no! No, no. I'm not taking a chance. After all that she did, she deserves it. Ask any of the team, they'll agree. You're not going to say anything about this Yan, please. No discussions, I've taken the decision. Please don't try to make me change my mind."
"I won't but make it painless. She was one of the team"
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"Awake?" Jack asked as he walked upto John, who was wriggling against the restrains of the autopsy table.
"Yeah, finally. Why am I tied up? If it's for sex, let me tell you, I have just come to consciousness. So I'm too tired for fucking."
"You nearly died but all you can think of is sex. And then you call me a sex-maniac! Anyways, Owen knew you'd get up and get going as soon as you woke up, so he tied you up to prevent that."
"Fuck Owen"
"He won't like that"
"Thanks for enlightening me."
"Thanks," Jack said softly taking John's hand and entwining their fingers.
"Don't thank me. I was just being selfish, I would never get a chance to taste his famous coffee if anything happened to him"
"Next time, do something more sensible than jumping in the way of the bullet. We thought you were gone"
"Listen Jackie," he smirked as he saw Jack wince. "Ianto's said I'm going to be his best man at the wedding. Not even death can stop me from playing that part"
"What? He asked you? That's unfair, I was going to ask you to be my best man. Now I'll have to do with Owen"
"Well, first come, first serve. Moreover, he's cuter."
"But he's mine"
"Sure he his, Jack, sure he is."
Jack leant down and placed a small kiss on the other's cheek.
"Harkness! Have you built up a habit of molesting my patients? First Ianto, now John. Who else?" chided Owen as he entered the autopsy bay.
"I'm waiting for you to get ill, Owen," replied Jack, flashing his most mischievous smile at the medic.
"Ugh.. I'd rather die," the doctor said as he proceeded to undo the straps restraining John.
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"No changes, no complications. Nothing to worry about," Owen said as he checked Ianto's vital stats. "Nothing to worry about except for your horny Captain, who's going to be here in another half an hour."
"Be happy that he keeps it limited to kissing and me."
"Oh, as if. He has been trying his best to flirt me up. You better make him understand to keep away from me."
"I'll forward your message to him. By the way, you asked her?"
"Not yet"
"Do it before she asks John, she thinks he's gorgeous"
"Shut up, Tosh will never go out with John, even if he were the last person in the world"
"Wait and watch in that case. But I'm afraid you'll be left only watching and waiting then," Ianto said with a smirk. John may not have agreed to go pin Jack but he had expressed absolutely no problems whatsoever about flirting with Toshiko, especially since the result would be a jealous Owen.
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Jack cupped Ianto's cheek and kissed the younger man lightly on his lips. The others were out Weevil hunting.
"Martha got a message from the Doctor. He's found the anti-dote. He'll be here in two days," Jack informed his lover. "And then we'll go out for dinner that night."
"I'd love that."
A comfortable silence fell between them. The two relished each other's presence, hearing the soft sound of the other's breathing, inhaling in their mixed scents.
"Where do you want the ceremony?" Jack asked after a few minutes.
"Jack, I haven't said yes as yet. What makes you think I'll not change my mind?"
"I won't let you. If you even think of saying no, I'll tie you up naked and touch you and tease you until you say yes. Now tell me, where?"
"I think your office chair will do," replied Ianto, smirking.
"What?" Jack was confused, who the hell married in an office and where did the chair come in.
"I said you could tie me in your office chair to do all those things you were talking of"
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"Hi Toshiko, you're looking good today," said John, with a charming smile on his face. He stopd so that Owen, who was sitting not too far away from Toshiko, could see his smile and the consequent wink.
"Oh thanks John. Something I can do for you?" replied Tosh, blushing hard.
"Not right now but I was -"
"Hey John, I think Jack was calling you," interrupted Owen, with a not-so-hidden jealous expression on his face.
"Oh, I'll go to him then. Talk to you later Tosh," said John before walking out happily. This was easy, he fell for it in the very first go!
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After five hours (seven times of John flirting with Tosh), Owen decided that he'd had enough.
"Hey Tosh, what are doing today evening?"
"Nothing special, why do you ask? Need some help here?" said Tosh, not looking up from her computer screen.
"No, actually I was wondering if you'd like to go out for a dinner or something?"
"Uh - sure," replied Tosh, blushing, as she accidently pushed her pen holder down the desk in excitement.
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A/N:
What do you think? Future holds some more Janto fluff, Gwen's punishment and of course, the Doctor's visit. Hang on, see you soon.
I don't have time to reply to individual reviews at present, so I'll do that in the next chapter, but a general thanks to all those who are reading this, have reviewed or have added the story to Favourite/Alert list.
Also, now the review count on this story equals that of my most reviewed story uptil now (and that was on 20 chapters; this is only in 4) so I'm really very happy!! Please help me reach the mark of 50.
Keep reviewing guys. It's your reviews that'll keep me alive through my evil exams!!
Ok, enough drama, just review and let me know what you think and wish me luck, I need it. (who wouldn't after spending the entire month of preparation leave in writing fanfiction) You all know that I welcome all criticism, suggestions and praise(pamper my ego!)