Owen and Ianto didn't talk about that night. They work up the next morning with killer headaches and went about getting ready for the day. Owen went about getting the morning meeting ready while Ianto made his special hangover coffee mix. The girls came in refreshed and not knowing what had happened between the two men.
Three days later Owen asked, "Dinner 8 ok?"
"Fine." Ianto agreed.
The girls left at 6 leaving Owen and Ianto a lone in the Hub.
"The rift's being quiet. You want to go to dinner now?" Owen asked Ianto.
"Let me dump the trash." Ianto said. He came back a couple of minutes later.
"Ready." Ianto said.
They went to the Italian restaurant they went to a few week before. They were seated quickly, once again and were quiet before they ordered.
After ordering Owen started the conversation. "Are we not going to talk about what happened?"
"What's there to talk about? I was drunk." Ianto replied.
"So all your cuddling was because you were drunk?" Owen asked.
"Yes, end of discussion." Ianto said.
Owen was silent after that. They ate quickly and were out on the Plass.
"Thank you for dinner. I'll see you tomorrow at work." Ianto said.
"Wait before you go I just want to tell you...I...I like you...a lot. Whenever I see you I get all...nervous." Owen said.
Ianto was shocked. He couldn't believe that Owen the man who made fun of him on a daily basis was telling him he had feelings for him. "Oh, um, wow...I didn't...know." Ianto said.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said anything. It's wrong. You're just getting over Jack and I'm still getting over Diane." Owen said.
"No...it's fine. I, um, since that night together I've been thinking a lot...and I have feelings for you too..." Ianto said back.
"So...does that mean we could maybe...date?" Owen asked.
"Why not?" Ianto said with a smile.
Ianto's smile made Owen smile, "Want to come round to mine then?"
"Sure, but no drinking tonight! I don't think I can handle another drunken crying fit." Ianto answered.
"Fine, but we are going to watch a movie." Owen agreed.
They made it to Owen's flat and Owen gave Ianto a quick tour. Ianto was taken by the view from the window in Owen's bedroom.
"They city at night is...beautiful." Ianto said looking out the window.
"It is. That's why I got this place." Owen said coming to stand by Ianto. He took Ianto's hand in his and squeezed slightly. Ianto returned the gesture.
"Movie?" Ianto asked.
"Anything you want to watch." Owen said.
"You have any Bond?" Ianto asked.
"Every Bond movie ever made." Owen said with a smile.
"Hmm...Thunderball?" Ianto said.
"I'll get it ready. Make yourself comfortable on the couch." Owen said leaving Ianto's side to get the movie startd.
Ianto left Owen's bedroom and went to the couch. He took off his tie and loosened the buttons on his shirt.
Owen turned from the DVD player to see Ianto on the couch, "Ready?"
"Yep." Ianto replied.
Owen came to the couch and sat down next to Ianto. He started the movie and leaned back on the couch. The two men watched the movie quietly. Owen slowly started to move closer to Ianto. The move didn't go unnoticed by the other man. Finally after Owen moved his hand onto Ianto's knee Ianto put his arm around Owen and pulled the smaller man to him. They stayed comfortable on the couch until the movie ended.
"I better go...thanks for the night. I had fun." Ianto said, but not moving from his spot.
"Yeah it was nice." Owen said. His head on Ianto's chest stayed where it was.
"See you at work tomorrow." Ianto said and got up from the couch.
"Yeah, work...Listen I don't want the girls knowing about...us. Can we keep it quiet for now?" Owen asked.
"Of course. No need for Gwen to know. She would just get all nosey." Ianto said.
"Thanks." Owen said.
They stood at Owen's door not moving. Owen made the first move and took Ianto into his arms. They held each other for a moment before Ianto moved to look into Owen's eyes. He moved in and slowly kissed Owen. Owen kissed back with the same intensity. They broke apart and looked at one another.
"See you tomorrow." Ianto said.
"Yeah see you." Owen said. He watched Ianto leave his apartment.
