Stevie was silent the entire way back to the Torchwood hub. She pretended not to notice the worried glances of Martha and the Doctor, or the pitying glances from Toshiko and Jack, or Owen checking her out when he thought she wasn't looking. She was just silent. There was nothing to say, after all a picture says a thousand words.
She was silent walking into the hub. She was silent when she slipped away from the group during the debriefing and strategy session to go the bathroom, and throw up again. The image of that woman- she couldn't get it out of her head. And she was silent still when she walked into the room to see everyone looking at her. She couldn't stand it – fourteen pairs of eyes all on her. She had to run, she had to escape. The only sound she made was her footsteps, as she ran to the exit. She ran all the way to the edge of the wharf and collapsed and cried. Nothing more, just cried. That confident and daring exterior she normally portrayed was gone now; there was no need to pretend that she was strong enough to see something like that.
She didn't know how long she was sitting there. She didn't really care. But it wasn't long before she felt strong hands – a man's definitely – pull her up and turn her around – which was when she saw Jack there.
"I'm sorry you had to see that. I should never have let you in there, its all my fault".
"No, It's mine. I thought I was strong enough, but I wasn't. I'm not strong".
"Are you kidding me? It took a lot of balls to hack into our system, to come here and then to walk into that tent. You, Stevie Walcott, are a very strong person. Come on now, you need to rest".
Together, Stevie and Jack walked back into the hub. She couldn't see anyone else; no doubt they were still in the conference room. All she knew was that Jack was still holding her, supporting her. Together they walked into his office, and he sat her down on a camp bed which was set up. Stevie couldn't help the tears that came when he released her to get a blanket. Jack rushed back to her when he noticed her crying.
"Hey now, it will be OK, just sleep and it will all be better when you wake…come on now…"
He held her face in his hands and looked into her eyes. She could feel that connection between them, and she was sure he could feel it too. Before she really knew what was happening, she felt his lips on hers, those warm lips, and she responded by deepening their kiss. She could feel his tongue dancing around hers, and she wanted more, and was convinced she would get it, until suddenly Jack pulled away.
"I'm sorry, I can't, not now, it's not right…"
And with that he left the room, leaving Stevie all by herself.
The rest of the group disbanded after Jack went after Stevie. The Doctor went over to talk to Toshiko about some device he had found at the scene of the crime, and Owen and Gwen were deep in conversation, leaving Martha to the report lying in front of her.
Species name: Portolaxas Nova (aka Portolax)
Description: Tall approx (7ft, 5in), powerful, green in colour, human features (hair, eyes, nose, mouth), with the exception of ears. Body tinting device used so that they appear normal to humans. Attack by fixation of the mouth, at which time they suck all life out of the prey. UPDATE: If fixation occurs for an extended period of time, internal organs are brought out through the mouth.
Original Location: Planet of Portolaxus Nova Nebulus
Known Attacks: 07-06-2007
19-08-2007
21-11-2007
27-11-2007
Date of emergence from the rift: UNKNOWN, estimated approx 24 hours before first attack, ie. 06-06-2007
Great, thought Martha, just what she needed – homicidal weirdos with no ears - fantastic. She gave an exasperated sigh and looked up. She saw that Ianto had gone, but that the others were in deep conversation. She left the room to see if she could find him, and maybe she could pull off some a-grade flirting. She walked around the hub, and finally spotted him making coffee for everyone. She quickly checked her reflection in a computer screen and after deciding she looked goddamn sexy, she walked up to him.
"Tough day at the office today, huh?"
Ianto turned around, a little startled, and gave her a big smile.
"Yep. That phrase took on a whole new meaning after starting at Torchwood".
They smiled a little awkwardly at each other for a while. Finally Ianto spoke.
"So, do you plan on staying long here in Cardiff?"
"Not sure, to be honest, you never do know with the Doctor".
She gave a soft chuckle, which Ianto immediately decided he adored. He decided he would have to grow some balls and just do it – just ask her out, you complete idiot!
"So, once we finish with this case, would you maybe like to have dinner, or something, just to get to know each other outside of work?"
Martha immediately felt a smile creep across her face. Why don't we step it up a notch eh Ianto?
"Let me see one thing first, OK?"
"Yeah sure, anything" Ianto said as he turned towards her. He was shocked to see her leaning towards him, and even more shocked seconds later to find himself kissing her. It was like a switch had been flicked on in Ianto's brain, and he found himself deepening the kiss, and was deeply enjoying Martha's mouth on his own. Finally, she pulled away, with a satisfied look on her face. Yep-definite chemistry there!
"Sure, I'd love to go on a date with you."
She flashed him a smile, and left him standing there, with a mug in each had, amazed at the woman who was walking away from him.
So, there we go, a bit of relationship developments, with a kiss for both prominent couples. Please review! Tell me if this chapter is complete crap :)
Cheers,
ihearttennant.