Hiya, this is set in something borrowed series 2,
Ianto's sister comes in and a few home truths are revealed.
Pairings: Jack/Ianto, Jack/Gwen (one-sided), Gwen/Rhys, maybe Owen/Tosh undecided depends if this is a one shot or not.
Also Owen isn't the undead in this, cause otherwise Tosh and Owen would be hard not impossible, but hard.
Warning: Gwen bashing, not for Gwen fans
She watched from the door, she saw the whole room, saw everything. There were people laughing joking, smiling. People dancing, various couples, various sizes. Then she saw them, they were completely ignoring the world, completely ignoring their partners. She saw one of their partners sitting talking to one of the guest, pretending to be interested in the topic of conversation, every now and again looking over at the dancing pair. She could see their rage levels increasing. Then there was the other, they was busying themselves with the music. But they too were looking over every two seconds. She had enough of this. She pushed open the door; it banged loudly against the wall. So loud that everyone looked up, well almost everyone, the couple were still in their own little world. Frustrated that her grand entrance hadn't got their attention she shouted 'Gwen bloody Cooper and Jack fucking Harkness!' That pulled them out of their trance 'Who the hell are you?' shouted Jack. At this point Ianto chimed in loudly 'Kaitlin? What the hell are you doing here?'
'Kaitlin?' Gwen asked quizzically,
'Kaitlin Jones, I am here to save my brother from you two!'
'Kaitlin, shut up!' shouted Ianto, to Kaitlin's surprise Ianto had moved across the room, and was already in front of her. 'Who is your brother?' asked Gwen.
'Wow Gwen you aren't as thick as you look, you are thicker.' A small chuckle came from Owen, Gwen glared at him. 'Come on Kaitlin'
'No big brother. He treats you like shit, and you know it'
'I don't' shouted Jack
'I think the dance I have just witnessed tells a different story' she smirked.
'Ianto, I don't treat you like shit do I?' When no reply came, 'do I?'
'Come on Kaitlin' said Ianto, when she didn't move Ianto grabbed her arm and dragged her out of the room.
A few moments later the deathly silence was broken by Gwen. 'Of course you don't treat Ianto like shit; you treat as he deserves to be treated.' Owen and Tosh snorted, this was going to be good they thought to themselves. 'And how is that?'
'A tea-boy, who is your part time shag'
'WHAT! He is more than a part-time shag'
Gwen laughed 'No he isn't, he is just someone to busy yourself with until I am free.'
'Until what?' shouted Rhys, everyone had forgotten Rhys was there. 'Sorry darling, I thought you knew. I soon will be with Jack. Sorry'
'No, you won't' shouted Jack, he then turned his attention to Owen and Tosh 'I don't treat Ianto like shit, do I?' Tosh looked at Owen and hinted that it was his turn. Owen moved over to Jack and placed his hand on Jack's shoulder. 'Jack new flash you do treat Ianto like shit, and if you still want to be with him this time tomorrow, I would go and find him.' With that Jack ran out of the dancing hall 'Jack where are you going? You are meant to be with me!'
'Oh get over yourself Gwen' shouted Jack as he left the room. Small tears ran down Gwen's face. Then she felt a small tap on her shoulder, she turned round to see Rhys fuming 'Oh Rhys.'
Meanwhile, Ianto had dragged Kaitlin into an empty hall, 'What the hell are you doing here?' he screamed
'Saving you from another shitty relationship' Kaitlin screamed back.
'What do you mean?' he asked,
'Don't act stupid with me Ianto Jones; you know very well what I mean'
'How do you know? How did you even find out about me and Jack?'
'Well working for UNIT does have its perks'
'Kate!'
'Well, talking to Martha and she told me about you too, and how Gwen and Jack acted, also digging through CTV, I am telling you that was hard, Tosh is very good at deleting the criminal acts, but bars, pubs, open spaces not so good. It was bloody obvious brother.'
'How did you even know where I would be?'
'Well Gwen needs to check the privacy settings on her Facebook profile, time, place everything. Also Torchwood isn't well hidden when it comes to speeding.'
'Ah...'
'Yes ah. Why do you stay with him? Even you aren't that blind'
'It doesn't matter' Ianto replied 'None of your business'
'Yes it does and yes it is Ianto, you are my big brother and I love you. I don't want you to get hurt. Now tell me why.'
'Because...'
'Because what?'
'Because I love him!' At this point the door swung open to reveal Jack 'you what?'
Once Jack left the reception he set out searching for Ianto. There wasn't anyone about to point him in the right direction. He pulled out his wrist strap and searched for Ianto's com signal. It told him that Ianto was only a few meters away, in a neighbouring dancing hall. When in arrived at the door, he could hear Ianto talking. 'How did you know?...' Jack listen Kaitlin's response, she worked for UNIT and knew Martha, this was a shock to him, then it hit him that he really didn't know much about Ianto's family, God he thought to him self I have been a crap boyfriend. He also heard something about speeding, he made a note to control the driving, he didn't want
UNIT knowing what Torchwood were up to. Then he heard the most important question why? It was getting interesting. 'Because' oh Ianto don't stop there! Then he heard it, 'because I love him.' This was a shock to Jack, he had no idea he needed to know more, so being Jack Harkness he dramatically open the door and shouted 'You what?'
'Oh shit' sighed Ianto, he didn't want Jack to know. He turned to face Jack and face the rejection. 'He said he loves you and only God knows why.' Sighed Kaitlin. Jack was now in a state of shock, not moving, not saying anything. 'Jack? Say something. Anything, even if it is to laugh in my face.'
'He better not' remarked Kaitlin.
'Kaitlin shut it'
'I was just saying' Kaitlin was getting impatience, this silence was not doing her brother any good. 'Oi Jack! Say something!' suddenly Gwen entered the hall shouting, 'Jack! Rhys and I have spilt up!' she smiled cheerfully 'so me and you can be together, forever.' Then Jack spoke for the first time in minutes, 'Go.' Ianto started to leave. He knew this day would come, a day where Gwen would be free and Jack would leave him. He just wished it wasn't so soon. 'Not you Ianto. I mean Gwen and your lovely sister. Kaitlin.'
'But Jack' her eyes lit up for a second 'oh you want to let him down gently'
'No Gwen, I am not letting him down gently, I am not letting him down at all'
'But Jack' she huffed 'I am free, no Rhys. We can finally be together' Gwen tried to get Jack's attention by pulling at his coat, like a petulant child. 'No Gwen, I don't want to be with you, never had, never will'
'But all the flirting, special glances, the 'extra' gun training.' At this point Kaitlin decided to give a little insight into why that was 'Because Gwen you are a crap shot, my cat could do better'
'How would you know that?' she sneered,
'How many times am I going to say this today, I work for UNIT. I have access to CTV. You do know it isn't so clever to start shooting in the middle of a nightclub, for know reason.' Gwen stood there in shook. 'Go Gwen.' Shouted Jack 'Kaitlin please leave us' Kaitlin reluctantly nodded and started to leave, only to stop next to Jack and whisper in his ear 'You hurt him, I will hunt you down and I will lock you up and keep you on the right side of the line between life and death. Okay?' Jack swallowed hard and nodded. Gwen still haven't moved, so Kaitlin grabbed her arm and dragged her out as she screamed 'Why are you doing this Jack? We are meant to be!' Kaitlin was getting bored of this so she pulled out her stun gun and reduce Gwen to a dead weight.
It was quiet for several minutes; either Jack or Ianto said anything. Then Ianto broke the silence 'So are you going to stand here looking like Janet forever?' Ianto deadpanned. Jack let out a small laugh 'Are you going to look like Myfanwy forever?' Ianto's lips curled up slightly at the ends 'So are we going to talk, or just stand here insulting each other?' Ianto's lips curled up a bit more.
'Well sir, which do you prefer?'
'Talk, Ianto talk. Shall we sit down' Jack gestured towards the floor wall near the wall. Ianto nodded, Jack moved to sit with his back against the wall. Ianto joined him but they was a noticeable gap between them. 'Come on Ianto, don't sit so far away. I won't bit, not unless you want me too.' Ianto sighed but did not move. So Jack moved himself closer. Ianto did not move away, but suddenly be came very interested in the floor. Jack reached over to stroke Ianto's arm, even though Ianto's arm didn't move, Jack could feel the tense muscles beneath the fabric of Ianto's jacket. Jack removed his hand and said 'Where did it all go wrong?' Ianto let out a sharp laugh 'Where to start.' Ianto turned his head to look at Jack 'Where to start.'
'Please tell me what I have done wrong?'
'Nothing that's it, you haven't done anything wrong. All you have done is be you'
'What do you mean?' Ianto laughed, but this time it wasn't so cruel.
'You know what I mean, flirting with anything that has a pulse, making eyes at any passing attractive female.'
'I can change.'
'No you can't, and I wouldn't ask you too' Jack tried to protest but Ianto ignored him and carried on 'Jack you have been like this for over a hundred years, you could never change. Jack I do and will always love you and care for you. But I could never ask for the same commitment from you' Ianto lead over and place a kiss on Jack's forehead, then stood up to leave, when Jack grabbed Ianto's arm. 'But Ianto I... I love you' Ianto smiled at him 'No you don't, you are just saying that, 'cause you don't know what else to say' Jack did not release his grip on Ianto's arm, but tighten it 'No Ianto you are wrong. I love you.'
'Really?' Ianto asked sceptically.
'Yes really' Jack pulled himself up so he was level with Ianto. 'Okay Jack, if you love me answer me on question.' Jack nodded in reply 'Do you love Gwen?'
'I thought the way I treated her earlier would of answered that question'
'No Jack, answer the question. Don't say words that have no meaning'
'Okay' he said 'I do not love Gwen, all she did was stroke my ego with her hero worship.' Ianto smiled and closed the gap between them, so there were only inches between their lips. 'Jones, Ianto Jones I love you.'
'I love you too Jack Harkness' Ianto placed a small kiss on Jack's lips. 'Oh you are not getting away with that.' Jack smiled. He grabbed Ianto's shirt and pulled him in for another kiss. This time it lasted until either could breathe.