A/N: Ianto's place

No spoilers

Beta-ed: TattoedLibrarian

Ianto was unnerved by the kiss. It was so intimate and tender and he took it with ease. He wanted more when it ended. Tea from hibiscus didn't soothe his nerves as it usually did. Jack talked something about scores but Ianto was too in the moment to care or listen. It was a shock for him to see Jack from up close eye to eye, to feel his breath on his lips, hard shape of his chin, soft texture of his lips, his scent and warmth. As they touched Ianto felt desire that ran through his body, not lust, not this time, but the desire to hold him. It was unsettling and he tried to keep his composure but he was failing miserably.

Then Jack actually apologized to him. He expected him to leave or to make joke out of it, he surely didn't feel like he had the right to reprimand Jack like that; he just couldn't sustain it anymore. As evening grew darker it was clearer to Ianto that Jack was unwell and it just made him angrier with him because he was helpless, there were no hope he could ever make him safe, or at least better. But now Jack had accepted Ianto's concern like it was a normal thing to do, like he had the right to that and Ianto was lost for a moment. There was a whole new dimension, not only of Ianto's feelings, but also of Jack's behaviour, like something had changed and Jack had simply opened up before him, he trusted Ianto like he hadn't before. It was hard to adjust to that but then Jack laughed that rich laugh of his, which sounded free and beautiful.

"I'm not laughing at you" he said with a fond smile "I'm laughing from joy, I love the way you look at things. I've missed that" he finished looking him in the eye not backing down and Ianto stopped breathing. It was dangerous, Jack like this, he was truly irresistible. But then Ianto let go of that breath and his fear with it. He faced so many dreadful things, he was a part of Mountholder once; surely he wouldn't live in fear of Jack and all the wonderful things he could make him feel. Besides he had just said that he loved something of Ianto, and that he had missed him too. That was enough for Ianto so he put his smile up.

"Well it's always nice to be appreciated" Ianto said looking at Jack as he drank his tea, there was a focus on his face like he was doing something important. "But I think you've only come back for my beverages."

Jack laughed once again placing down his cup.

"I admit they taste divine, but you taste better" he looked him in the eye with a challenge and Ianto's smile widened.

"Do I?" Ianto chuckled moving a bit closer; Jack followed his lead and moved closer too "I wasn't aware that you studied that taste."

"It kind of stuck with me" Jack gave his crooked smile on the side and moved closer bringing their knees together.

"These kinds of things can do that" Ianto said reaching out his hand and finally indulging the craving that he had all night, he touched Jack's hand. Jack didn't hesitate he turned his palm up and took Ianto's hand in his. Jack's palm was warm and soft and he gave Ianto soft squeeze and suddenly Ianto was overpowered by sadness. He squeezed Jack's hand hard in attempt to chase away those feelings but this time Jack could see right through him, he reach out for Ianto's shoulder and dragged him near in a tight embrace. Ianto grabbed on to him burrowing his face on his shoulder. He felt ambushed by all those feelings he kept away and was never able to express, the loss he never admitted, the sorrow, and regret.

"It's ok" Jack whispered tenderly rubbing circles on his back "I understand."

"I've missed you too" Ianto's voice was rough from emotions but he didn't care.

"It's nice to be missed" Jack answered with light humour mimicking Ianto and Ianto laughed feeling relieved, he wasn't turned down like some deranged lunatic for having emotions. Ianto's feelings let up from that and he eased down his grip on Jack and moved away. Jack let him but he took his hand as they sat across each other but not too far away.

"What made you come back? I was sure you were going to stay. It is the Doctor we're talking about" Ianto could see a little wave of shock when he said his name but it was soon transformed in understanding smile.

"And you haven't explained it to them?" Jack sounded intrigued.

"Well" Ianto shrugged his shoulders "I didn't see how they would benefit from it, they could only get obsessed by something out of their grasp."

This time Jack wasn't slow or hesitant, he threw himself on Ianto pushing him out of balance while he snagged him. Ianto responded quickly pushing him back matching his moves but he was soon overpowered and laid on his back while Jack kissed him fiercely. Not that he complained but he lacked Jack's weight on him because he still supported himself on his hands not leaning in. After a while Jack moved away looking at him from above, Ianto was dazed. Jack was smiling and it was a good smile without shadows in it.

"I told you already, I've come back for you" he said like it was that simple and let himself fall beside Ianto positioning his body between back of the sofa and Ianto. Ianto frowned.

"But I've never gave out any signs" he said thinking about it. "That I want you back."

"What" Jack arched his brow with amused smile "you're sorry I've figured it out?"

"No" Ianto blushed under his gaze.

"Besides" Jack reached out for his waist and turned him towards him so they could lie face to face "I was more thinking of my own interests, and was smug enough to think you wouldn't mind."

Ianto chuckled silently again relaxed.

"And thank God we can always rely on you to be smug."

"Yeah" Jack leaned in for a kiss "Isn't that great."

Ianto hadn't had a chance to respond with something witty or less witty because he was once again locked to Jack's lips. He decided to not to think about it further, at least for the moment. He finally let himself enjoy Jack's presence. He closed his eyes and let himself enjoy the sensation; he inhaled his scent, and tasted his lips. As their kiss deepened and saliva met they tongues intertwined for the first time Ianto could remember and Ianto found himself burning from the need to consume Jack, to taste him whole but their hands remained high above the waist like they silently agreed to leave other pleasantries for later. Jack held him over his shoulders firmly pressing him against his chest and Ianto held his hands on Jack's face cupping his check. Beside that surge in his body, Ianto discovered that this was enough, that his need for Jack finally got fed.

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