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
Thanks for the reviews, alerts etc so far x
I pretend that you're already mine.
Ianto had been sat at the window table in Costa for the last hour and 12 minutes he had tried to focus on the online search he was conducting for his latest project the problem was that, that wasn't really why he was here.
Ianto was testing his theory. He'd never liked men before, he didn't like men now did he? But he had to know he had to 'look, check them out, whatever it was called.' He just had to know. So here he is with his laptop seeming to be working when in reality he was checking out the men and women of Cardiff.
Unfortunately for Ianto neither seemed too appealing. There was the occasional female every now and then who caught Ianto's eye, some for all the wrong reasons. The odd suit or colour had struck a note here and there and he would actually jot down a quick note but no one he 'fancied' god he hated that word.
He looked back at his computer screen briefly before a pale blue shirted man caught his attention, he could only see him from behind but still. 'Sleeves lightly rolled showing off his forearms, the trousers could do with a slight readjustment maybe' He questioned himself 'and that….' He stopped before he went too far, turned back to his laptop and closed his eyes. 'So I'm gay? No bi ohhhh!'
"Hey." Ianto opened his eyes and looked up 'You have got to be kidding me.' "Are you okay?" Was asked after Ianto had failed to respond. "Sorry I was miles away then." Ianto replied as brightly as possible. "Yeah I noticed. Can I get you a coffee looks like you could use another." Ianto ponders the question for a minute before responding with a "Please, that would be great." With a smile and nod the former went to join the queue as Ianto put his head in his hands. 'So….it's just Jack then.'
He lifted his gaze to the man walking back towards him wearing the very same pale blue shirt and not quite fitting trousers that he had just admired through the window. Jack smiled and place the coffee's on the table. Ianto thanked him and they sat for a few minutes in silence, taking tentative sips of their hot beverages, neither man knowing quite what to say to the other.
"So" Ianto began "Did you make it into work on time?" Jack grinned at Ianto before responding with a nod and "With a few minutes to spare too" Ianto laughed as he added "and surprisingly in one piece."
Jack leaned towards to Ianto asking "What'cha doin?" in a playful tone trying to sneak a peek at what the younger man was looking at on his laptop. "Research." Ianto added with a raised eyebrow at Jacks interest.
After a few more minutes silence and sips of drinks Jack decided to jump in the deep end. "Busy tonight?" Ianto looked over at Jack with a slight frown "Erm…not really unpacking a few more boxes I guess." Jack nodded and looked down at his cup before inquiring. "Want some company?" Ianto wasn't expecting that. "Erm…well" He didn't know what to say yes he did but no he didn't! Before Ianto had the chance to say anymore Jack offered "I can bring some food." Ianto smiled, knowing Jack had seen his inner turmoil. "I could go for that." Jack grinned from ear to ear. "Seriously?" Ianto simply nodded. "So I'll swing by after work then?" Jack asked hopefully. "Okay." Ianto confirmed with a smile.
He glanced at his laptop again and noticing the time turned to Jack shyly, "I really must get going." He picked up his cup to drain the last bit and closed the lid of his laptop. "I'll see you tonight Jack" He said as he stood. Jack smiled and nodded "Yeah see you later Ianto." And just like that Ianto had gone. Leaving Jack with a infectious smile on his face as he watched the younger man wonder out of the coffee shop and down the street.