Hey all! Remember me? this is the slightly (okay extremely - im a bad promise keeper when it comes to writing ): ) late christmas chapter, part one! Hope you enjoy! Oh, and as a side note this will have tenth doctor/rose in the future. Im really sorry to anyone who didnt want or like that, but i don't always know which way my plot will go.
This was the best time of the year. The shops were always decorated and shining brightly, he observed. Shoppers rushing to and fro, buying last minute purchases, or getting ready to celebrate time off work or school. Rose had loved Christmas, the dazzling lights, the tree, the general feeling of happiness. He always remembered her face when he'd whisked her off to the Christmas planet.
She'd spun round and round in the snow, before turning back and hugging him tightly. Keeping him safe, grounded. It was this time of year that made him feel lonelier than ever, because it always reminded him of her. His Rose. Sighing, the Doctor stepped into the comforting warmth of the TARDIS, flicking the switches and flying away, to distant planets that didn't care about Christmas. The Doctors hand paused on his controls. But maybe…. maybe soon he'd visit Cardiff…..
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Ianto groaned, running his hand through his hair and turning his computer on. Nobody had any idea what had caused his black out, and he'd eventually come clean about his dreams, another mystery to solve. He and Tosh had tested and re-tested the tube, but so far, nothing.
The last few weeks had passed by in a haze of weevil and increased visits from Rhia and the kids, and to be honest Ianto was looking forward to a take-away in bed with his Captain. Ianto jumped and sighed when the weevil alarm sounded. Or not.
Tosh entered Ianto's eye line, causing him to grin and wave. After her and Owens date being scheduled and rescheduled, tonight was finally the night for them. Which reminded him, he need to keep an eye out on Gwen. He had a horrible feeling she was planning something, but what it is, he had no idea.
Arms wrapped around him then, and lip whispered in his ear, 'penny for your thoughts?' Ianto smiled and kissed Jack softly. 'I don't know about you, but I'm exhausted. Fancy a night in, rift permitting?' Rift permitting. Story of his bloody life.
Jack pulled away then tapping Ianto with his foot. 'No can do sweetheart, I got stuff to do.' Ianto turned slightly in his chair, smirking. 'Stuff?' Seeing Jack nod earnestly, he said 'as in Christmas presents?' Jack paused, then winked at Ianto 'Maybeee…..'
Planting another kiss on his boyfriends head, Jack grabbed his coat and strolled out of the hub, a blinding smile on his face. Ianto was gonna go insane….
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Jack glanced around, running his hand over the kitchen surface. Everything was in place, perfect, although Ianto would probably want to add his own finishing touches. All he needed to do was grab the last bits, and everything would be ready. Jack couldn't wait till tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Tosh was sat on her bed, clothes strewn around her. Sighing, and fighting back irrational tears, she dialled the only person who could save her. 'Hey Tosh!'
'Ianto!' Tosh cried. 'I have nothing to wear!' Ianto chuckled down the line, before setting about calming Tosh down and keeping her sane, getting her to walk him through her wardrobe. Half past seven came, and Tosh took a deep breath, checking her hair. Calm down Tosh. This is only the very thing you've been dreaming about for years. A knock on her door, and Ianto murmured 'go get him' before hanging up. Here we go…..
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Jack sighed, collapsing on the sofa next to his Yan, who had his nose buried in a book. They lay like that for a while, before Ianto ordered in a pizza, and the two of them lay together, munching Pizza and watching a recorded Paul O'Grady, one of Ianto's favourite show. Ianto snuggled closer against Jack, loving these moments, the moments that made him feel special and loved.
Of course that had to be shattered by the phone ringing. Jack yawned, reaching for it, and Ianto, assuming it to be the usual PPI call, got up to grab another drink. 'Yello!' Jack said, and Ianto snorted, throwing the Pizza boxes away.
Strolling back into the living room, he was shocked to find Jack tensed, knuckles white and a vain prominent on his neck. 'Yes, this is he.' Jack said, and Ianto rubbed Jacks back in an attempt to soothe him. 'No offense, but that really isn't any of your business.' Ianto could hear a raised voice down the line, and his eyes closed in realisation.
Jack eyes flashed, and Ianto jumped out of his skin when Jack bellowed 'how dare you! How dare you accuse him of that. I-' Ianto grabbed the phone before Jack had a heart attack, and murmured down the line to the shouting man 'Hello Tad.'
There was a silence on both ends, before his Tad replied. 'Ianto. I must say, your…. friends manners are severely lacking. Had he been my son, I would have shown him how to behave when speaking to his betters. Then again, I thought I had raised you correctly, and look what you are now.'
Now it was Jack attempting to soothe Ianto, as Ianto fought every fibre in his body to not drive to his father's house and punch him in the face. 'Yes Tad' Ianto eventually replied, his finger tracing the scar on his arm, a result of his father's discipline. 'you don't need to remind me of your parenting skills. Why have you called me?'
His Tad sighed, and Ianto could picture him, stood in the kitchen, twirling and twisting the line between his fingers. 'Your sisters not coming here for Christmas. She says she taking the children to yours.' Ianto sighed, feeling frustration bubbling up inside him once more. 'Look, that's obviously something between you and Rhia, I don't form her opinions or make her decisions. '
'Your mother is in hysterics. Thanks to you, we won't get to see our grandchildren on Christmas Day. She refuses to come here, and I'm assuming you will too. And thank you to the invite to yours too.' He added sarcastically, and Ianto rolled his eyes. 'Well, seeing as I'm going to be spending it with my boyfriend, I didn't think you want to come.'
Ianto took a deep breath. 'look, I'm not going to get involved with any arguments you and Rhiannon have. I'm sorry, but maybe if you and mam change your attitude, then you would get an invitation.' This was met with silence, before Ifan's voice crawled menacingly down the line. 'put your boyfriend back on the line. Now.'
Ianto handed it over, and watched Jacks expression warily. Jack's eyes widened, and he hissed 'I would die first!' Then Jack grew deathly silent, before growling out 'you so much as touch him, or Rhiannon and the kids, and I swear to god I will kill you, you hear?' Then he slammed down the phone. So much for their peaceful night.
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Owen glanced up at Tosh, an amused smile playing on his lips. She was oddly excited for their pudding, and it made him laugh to see her act like a little kid. Then again, she could be nervous, after all, he had been for most of the night. But now he thought they'd found their footing, and he hoped Tosh was having fun, he knew he was.
It was relaxing to talk about anything and everything, and soon the topic turned to Christmas. 'I'm impressed Ianto still has no idea' said Tosh, and Owen nodded in agreement. 'Jacks going to do it on Christmas Eve, and at least we'll all be together for Christmas Day.'
Tosh smiled slyly. 'And no Gwen of course, that a bonus.' They laughed. Gwen deciding to do a 'Christmas Cruise' had been one of her best decisions ever. Clinking their glasses Owen and Tosh downed the rest of their drinks, before Owen pulled her up and they staggered out the door, chatting and laughing.
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Owen spun Tosh round, before pulling her close, their heads lightly touching. They danced like that for a while, content, before Owen leaned forward slightly and kissed her softly on the mouth. Tosh's heart fluttered gently and she closed her eyes. This, right here, was heaven.
There we go! hope you had lovely christmases!