Title: Hero

Pairings/Characters: Jack/Ianto, Captain Jack Harkness, Ianto Jones, Mentions of Owen Harper and a Blow Fish

Warnings: Fluff I hope.

Summary: "My poor hero…"

Author Notes: Set for the 100 word prompts I received from Sushi Chi. Seriously, you should thank her for Silence, Chicken Pox, the Alphabet challenge and this challenge 'cause she's the one who sends me the prompts and stuff

Disclaimer: I wish I owned Torchwood 'cause then I'd be all like "Hey, back off, Ianto belongs to me!" but I don't.

Ianto woke with a dull ache in his head. It was nothing too bad, it just reminded him of what happened the before he went to sleep. He didn't care what Owen said, hitting your head on missions was not a rite of passage. The Welshman looked around the room, trying to find his bearings.

He was in Jack's bunk, that much was obvious. The part that disappointed him most was that he was alone. He checked the little clock next to the bed, seeing that it was only three o'clock. So where was Jack? It wasn't like Jack to leave that bed once he was in it until the sun was up the next day. He sighed, decided to go to the main hub, find Jack and make coffee.

Stepping into Jack's office, he felt another sting of disappointment when he found it empty. Really, where was Jack if he wasn't in his office? There is no where else really that he could've gone. Letting out another breath, he moved to the kitchen, deciding to make coffees and check his phone.

His phone was empty of any messages. As he waited for the coffee to brew, he flipped his phone open, then closed, then open again. He stared at the screen, Jack's name filling it. Ianto was faced with a choice. Wait for Jack to get back, or call and find out where he is. He continued to stare down the screen, moving his finger from the call button to the exit button and back. Ianto closed his eyes and pressed the green button before lifting his phone to his ear.

The dial tone went for three rings before Jack answered.

"Hello?"

"Jack?"

"Ianto?"

"Where are you?" Ianto tried to sound casual but he couldn't help but tense at the breathlessness of Jack's voice.

"I'm on my way back to the hub. Why aren't you asleep?"

"Funny thing happened. I woke up in this little room under your office all by myself. Where'd you go?" Ianto asked curiously.

"Sorry Yan. Rift picked up something that I had to check out. I'll be there in a minute, I promise."

Ianto smiled, "Okay fine, coffee is waiting for you when you get back."

"Oh, what would I do without you?"

"Sleep all day due to lack of caffeine."

Jack's chuckle rang through the phone and Ianto felt more at ease, "I'm at the tourist office now. I'll see you in a minute."

"Okay." Ianto flipped his phone shut and poured the two mugs just in time to hear the cog door rolling open.

Moving towards the round door, he saw the blood that covered Jack's shirt. He pulled the older man over to him, his eyes showing nothing but concern for Jack.

"What happened?"

"I had a run in with a blow fish."

"What happened?" Ianto repeated, looking down at the stained fabric of his shirt.

He smiled when he noted that the coat was still in one piece.

"Can't really remember, it all happened so quickly. It doesn't matter anyway. Now I'm back, all I want is to cuddle up with you and a nice warm cup of coffee."

Ianto wrapped his arms around Jack, hugging him as close as he could.

"You're so cold Jack." He murmured.

"You're so warm."

"Go sit on the couch, I'll bring you a coffee."

The best way to describe how Jack was walking was wallowing. Ianto chuckled as he watched Jack but had to feel sorry for him. He quickly grabbed Jack's mug and followed him to the couch.

"You are a saint Ianto." Jack grinned as he took the warm mug, reveling in the heat it brought to his hands.

Ianto smiled and sat down next to him, wrapping an arm around his waist and bringing him closer for more warmth.

"My poor hero…" Ianto murmured.

Jack looked into his eyes and smiled, "You're too good for me."

"Don't say that, I might come to my senses." Ianto joked, kissing Jack's cheek.

"Don't tease me."

Jack pulled Ianto closer and kissed him softly, showing as much love as he could. Ianto tightened his grip around the older man just slightly.

"Somehow I don't think the coffee is going to compare." Jack grinned as they parted.

"Come on Jack, back down into that bunk and out of that shirt."

"Any excuse to get me out of my clothes."

"Get down there." Ianto insisted but he couldn't hide his smirk.

Jack got up and started walking, taking is top off as he went and turning back to Ianto.

"You coming Yan?"

Ianto smiled and got up, gripping the captain's hand, "Go on then hero."

This is the result of me + boredom at 12.30am. I hope you enjoy. As for me, I'm going to bed before I pass out haha. Goodnight.

Cheers,
Gabz
xx