A/N : Sorry for the wait, back at school and having exams.

This may seem random to most people but Ianto's age is important to what happens near the end of this whole thing.

Enjoy :)

"Gwen you know Ianto doesn't like suprises, besides it's his birthday tomorrow so it's too late to organise anything else," the woman opened her mouth to speak, noticing this Jack continued, "he'll love just being with the four of us."

Gwen sighed in defeat, she had wanted to set up a huge suprise party for Ianto's 26th but Jack, Toshiko and even Owen had to talk her down from the idea. Jack himself was hoping for a quiet night in with his lover but Gwen was determined to do something to celebrate his birthday. Being the one who is "more likely to persuade Ianto" (Gwen's words) Jack got the task of convincing the man himself to go clubbing on the night of his birthday, and Owen's imput on the matter; "good luck with that one mate."

"Do you remember your 16th?" Jack asked as he drew shapes on his lovers back with his fingers as they lay in bed facing each other.

"Hmm, you think I could forget?" Both men smiled, "You came back for me. That was my best birthday, and that whole week you spent with me was amazing. After you'd gone back to America again I didn't think I'd ever be that happy again, but I was wrong."

"I'm sorry for missing so much Ianto," Jack said sadly.

"Don't be. I'm 26, we can make up for lost time," Jack shuffled closer to Ianto joining their lips in a passionate kiss.

"You're okay aren't you Owen?" Toshiko asked as herself and Owen were walking to their usual pub half hour before they were supposed to be meeting Gwen.

"Yeah, of course. Why?" Owen said casually.

"Just making sure," Tosh gave the man a small smile.

After a few long moments of silence Owen spoke again, "Thank you Tosh, for everything."

"You helped me after Tommy died, I know it's not the same but it really meant a lot to me and I owe you. Besides, I care about you Owen," she replied without looking at him. Before Owen had the chance to reply they entered the pub to see Gwen already sitting at a table.

"Come on Jack, hurry up we need to leave now or we'll be late!" Ianto shouted through the closed bedroom door. He sighed heavily as he leant with his back against the wall next to said door. Jack stepped out of the room grinning and stood in front of the Welshman with one had held behind his back, "What?" A confussed Ianto asked. Jack brought this hand forward presenting a small black box.

"Open it," Jack said after a few moments waiting for Ianto to do something, anything. Ianto took the box and did as he was told, very slowly. "I was going to give it to you earlier but y'know." Ianto said nothing as he looked at the contents of the box clearly in awe, "Well? What do you think? It may seem a bit random but I think it kinda fits."

"I love it. Thank you," Ianto finally said as he lifted the shiney silver watch out of its case to inspect it, "It looks really expensive I hope you didn't-" He was stopped as Jack kissed him lightly.

"Let me," Jack said as he pulled back from his lover. He took the watch and carefully fastened it on Ianto's wrist.

"You're such a romantic sometimes," Ianto laughed.

"Only for you Ianto. Now let's go."

"What's keeping them so long?" Gwen asked as she checked the time on her watch; the pair were just over 20 minutes late.

"They're shagging."

"Owen, don't start that again, Tosh said that Ianto said they were just going to be friends, remember."

"It's so obvious though," both of the women looked at him blankly, "Okay, they're always late with a different excuse every time; they live together; they tried keeping it a secret the first time they got together, and it's Jack for God's sake, he's never been able to keep his hands to himself when it comes to Ianto."

Gwen's phone started ringing loudly, and she had to stand to retrieve it from the pocket of her black skinny jeans, "It's Rhys, I'll be right back." Gwen answered her mobile and walked outside. "Rhys it's fine, just leave it until I get back... I won't be too late, don't- I have to go, I'll see you later," Gwen hung up and slid the phone back in her pocket, while doing so she didn't take her eyes off Jack, who was currently kissing the man he was pressing against the wall. "Jack!" He continued with the man so she shouted again; this time he pulled back, revealing the other man, "Oh God! Ianto? I am so sorry I-"

"Doesn't matter," Ianto said quickly. He could feel his cheeks burning, he just hoped it was too dark to tell.

"Gwen hi," Jack said casually as he grinned at her, "Why don't you go in, we'll be in in a minute." Gwen nodded and complied. When Gwen had gone from sight Jack turned back to Ianto, who had found great interest in his feet, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"Ianto?"

The Welshman looked up into his lovers sparkling blue eyes and smiled, "I love you Jack. I don't care if everyone knows, I want everyone to know."

"Maybe we should-"

"Come on guys get your arses in here or we'll start the celebration without you!" Owen shouted as he appeared at the door of the pub.

Jack took Ianto's hand in his own and entwined their fingers, "Happy birthday Ianto."