Disclaimer: I do not own Torchwood or the characters.
Rating: T (I had originally rated this M but as our boys are only just meeting nothing will happen yet. When it does I will mark all M)
Author's notes: This is completely AU. Set in Jack and then Ianto's P.O.V (I've written up to where they meet so it may change from there on in, as I'm not sure how it will work doing the P.O.V's in different parts!) All mistakes are my own, also this is my first story so please be nice.
Right so enjoy and let me know what you think x
Thank you for the reviews so far x
Seriously you have no idea how hard I found these next two chapters to write. I can see it all in my head but to write the words to make that play out on paper just wouldn't come! I'm still not 100% happy but hey here goes anyways. (Feeling slightly scared) Hope it doesn't disappoint.
You catch me by surprise.
Jack was late leaving the office, which now meant he would hit the rush hour traffic with full force. He came to the end of the street and edged out slightly hoping someone would let him ease his way in. Thankfully a car flashed its headlights allowing him to merge onto the road. His next problem was getting into the right hand lane. God he hated this traffic, everyone wanting to get home at the end of a long working day, but onward he went.
Pulling into his street still inwardly cursing that stupid car that had, he was sure purposefully got in his way and slowed his whole journey down, he parked up. Jack grabbed his briefcase and took a look over his shoulder toward the door Ianto had exited that morning, he opened his car door and climbed out looking across the street, he watched as another car pulled up. Jack frowned, that was the car that had gotten in his way was it not? He paused waiting for the driver to get out, but then it hit him as he realises who it is, how could he not have noticed earlier?
The Welshman gets out of his car and looks over at Jack. Their eyes meet. 'Think you idiot say something!' Unfortunately for Jack the only thoughts he was having were of him pushing the younger man up against the side of his car and devouring him. Jack was broken out of his daydream by the other man. "You drive like a mad man!" Ianto was actually scowling at him. 'Well done Harkness you've blown it now, unless?'
Jack broke out in a mischievous grin, "And you are overly cautious." 'Please let it work.' Ianto raised an eyebrow and half smirked. "Well I guess we even each other out then?" Jack thought 'Thank the lord!' Before stepping around his car and across to Ianto still smiling, "Yeah, I guess we do, Jack Harkness. Nice to meet you." He stretched out his free hand as he reached Ianto which he accepted.
The second their hands touched Jack gasped hoping Ianto didn't hear, the smile disappearing momentarily only to be replaced with wonder. It was like electricity flowing from himself to Ianto and from Ianto to him. He looked up into Ianto's eyes for the first time properly and simply stared into those blue alive eyes. Jack felt his heart hammering in his chest, not sure what do to do next he pulled reluctantly away, realising they'd been shaking or holding hands for a little too long. 'Did he feel that too?' Jack wondered before Ianto spoke.
"Jones, Ianto Jones" He paused. "Erm I've just moved in, number 57" Ianto stated his hand indicating the shared front entrance. Jack couldn't help the relief in his voice as he spoke, "Oh, you live here." Ianto smiled "Yeah, only been here a few days." Jack wanted to whoop out loud but he settled for a hopeful smile. "Oh I've been away on business so I missed you…moving in I mean." Ianto smiled at him so Jack continued, "If you need someone to show you around or anything then I'd be more than happy to help you out."
Ianto's smile seemed to falter for a second, " I used to live around here myself actually, well Newport but I went to Uni here." Jacks smile fell from his face, 'Of course you idiot he's Welsh and been here for how long has it been? Just over two months!' Ianto continued after the short pause, "But I er… I guess things might have changed a bit so erm… what did you have in mind?" Just like that the smile is back. "Well anything that interests you really? Pub's, shops, restaurants"
Jack pauses and pulls his wallet out of his jacket pocket, he hands Ianto a card with his name and work number on the front and turns it over to show Ianto his mobile number on the back. "Give me a call any time, or you can come over I'm number 42." Ianto accepts with a "Thank you." Jack couldn't help but notice he had made sure not to touch his hand.
Taking a step back Jack began, "Right, so I'll see you soon then?" Ianto looked up from the business card not quite meeting his eyes and replied "Yes I'll see you soon." Jack nodded and headed back over to his car, he checked it was locked and headed up the steps to the front door. He turned around to watch as Ianto was retrieving items from the boot of his car then quickly opened the main door, hurrying down the hallway to his front door he opened it and raced to the window watching as Ianto carried a rather large folder in his hand and a leather bag held under his arm. He pushed the door open and looked over his shoulder towards Jacks building and smiled he then walked inside.
Jack sunk back on to his favourite chair and smiled, he really liked Ianto and he hoped he'd see him again very soon. He got out his mobile and checked it was on loud and placed it on the side.