I love Janto: Ianto got off easy compared to the other guys. It likely took the team a while though, hence Ianto's scruff. Yep, Ianto will make sure Jack gets him a really nice one too. Jack is rightfully scared. I never liked beards. He'll take care of Ianto if Ianto isn't in too bad of a mood to let him.
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AU- Ianto is an artist, Jack is a solider
He always complained that they would both end up with their hands covered in paint but Ianto still let Jack massage his hands.
"You know you're going to be a great artist one day," Jack said. "Even if its not in this lifetime."
Ianto rolled his eyes and replied "I'd rather it was in this lifetime. Painting hardly covers the bills." He had his tailor shop though, left to him a long time ago and he knew that Jack would help him out if he asked or likely even if he didn't. But they both knew that he would never accept that.
Jack laughed. His laughter was warm and loud and followed by the crooked smile that he reserved just for Ianto. "What are you working on?"
"Its not done yet."
"Just a peek."
"No." He ignored Jack's pleading looks. It had taken a long enough time to work up the nerve to show someone his paintings to begin with.
"I better see it when I get back." He continued to massage the soreness out of Ianto's hands, his fingers finding the right spots expertly. Ianto let himself concentrate on the feel of Jack's fingers pressing along his own hands. He focused on the lines and scars of Jack's hand, the softness of the touch. He closed his eyes and committed every small detail to memory.
"I'll be back you know," Jack said. "A dashing hero like me always makes it back." Ianto smiled warmly at the Captain's attempt to cheer him up.
Unexpectedly Jack let go of Ianto's hands and pulled the young Welshman into a hug. Ianto was surprised but returned the embrace.
Jack smelt of gun smoke, old cologne, whiskey and something that Ianto had never been able to place. All too soon Ianto made his way out of the embrace.
"Go before you miss the entire war." Jack gave him a mock salute and a very passionate kiss before heading out of the door.
Ianto watched him leave, half expecting Jack to turn around and make a comment about Ianto checking out his ass (which he wasn't. Well okay he was a bit.) Jack didn't turn around though.