Jack entered the flat cautiously, not knowing what to expect. The key Ianto gave him had worked, to his surprise. No one had ever been or spoken of where Ianto lived, not to mention visit him there.

After entering the front door, Jack was instantly greeted with a sight of the city out of the large clear windows. Cardiff looked so beautiful in the dead of night from this height, with all of the lights twinkling in the distance. The sun was just setting, leaving a pink and orange aura in the sky.

The flat was clean and neat; a couch with a few chairs and television mounted onto a coffee table behind a clock reading 6:47pm in the living room, and a door leading to the bathroom as well as a hallway taking you back to the bedrooms, second bathroom, and kitchen.

"Ianto?" Jack called out. He took a few steps in onto the rug in the center of the floor and looked around. Something smelled quite amazing, and he took off his coat and placed it on the chair, something he wasn't used to doing often.

Jack followed the smells into the hallway passing the bathroom leading to the kitchen. He poked his head in and looked around. Something was cooking on the stove, a stew of some sorts. Jack walked over to it and removed the lid, getting a good whiff.

"Oh my dear Ianto, you always knew how to make more than just coffee…" Jack muttered to the air.

Suddenly Ianto walked into the kitchen, in nothing but his black fashion briefs that Jack liked. Ianto had been working out, a 4 pack was visible and another set was beginning to show on his stomach, and his biceps were perfectly defined as not too big but noticeable. He was quite hairy, and Jack loved that about him.

"Oh! Jack…" Ianto started, blushing and looking away.

"Hi Ianto," Jack replied with a warm smile, checking him out.

"I wasn't expecting you this early, our date was for 7; you must pardon my appearance," Ianto quickly said, cupping his round bulge and feeling embarrassed for his minimal clothing.

"No no, it's fine," Jack said, amused. "You can dress however you want, this is your flat and our date hasn't even officially started yet." He finished, smiling again.

"Would you mind stirring this for me?" Ianto asked Jack, holding out a wooden spoon and motioning to the dinner on the stove. He knew he had to quickly change the subject off of his underwear or Jack would turn this into something much bigger, as usual.

"No, I can do it." Jack walked over to the stove, took the wooden spoon, and as Ianto turned to go back to his bedroom gently slapped his arse. Ianto jumped a little and hesitated, but smiled out of Jack's view and continued walking.

When Ianto returned with dark jeans and a light blue shirt and the stew was done, they sat down on the balcony to enjoy dinner together for one of their first real dates.

"I've never seen you dressed so casually Ianto," Jack mentioned, mouth filled with food. "It's nice. I like it; you should try it more often."

"I thought you liked it when I wore my suits?" Ianto asked in return, slightly puzzled.

"I do! I'm just saying I'm sure it feels nice for you to wear more casual clothes more often."

"A lot of things make me feel good Jack." Ianto replied slightly sarcastic. Jack chuckled as he swallowed more dinner.

"So, Jack. I was thinking the other day, and I wanted to know if this date means we can take the next step together."

"What do you mean, the next step? We aren't getting married so soon, are we?" Jack asked.

"No, I mean, a real relationship. We've bounced around more than actually being in a relationship…we've had sex and I love you…lets actually date." Ianto finished, with a sigh. Jack looked Ianto right in the idea, thinking for a moment. The silence continued for what felt like an eternity for Ianto, waiting for Jack's reply.

"Okay." Jack replied.

"Okay? That's it?" Ianto asked.

"Okay." Jack repeated. "I want to be with you too Ianto. My day gets better every day when I see you walk through the doors every morning. I can always have a good time when I'm around you, and you even know how to cook!" Jack added smiling. He leaned in to Ianto, and for a moment they looked each other in the eyes, before the kiss.

It wasn't a sex starting kiss, and Jack meant that. He wanted it to be passionate and in the moment. His head cocked sideways and their tongues clashed, fighting over territory for the other one's mouth. This lasted a few seconds, and then Jack broke away.

~TBC~ :)