"It's open" Jack yelled, but no-one stepped in. He groaned and got up, ready to scold whoever stood on the other side of the door for laziness. He opened the door, muttering as he did so. His jaw dropped as he recognised the ice-blue eyes staring back at him, just as they met his own in a look of lust. He recognised that look, remembering it from last night. At that moment, he was sure it mirrored his own want, his hunger for Ianto. Ianto smirked, glad he could have this silencing effect on Jack. He grabbed Jack around the waist and steered him into the office....

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Jack and Ianto sat opposite each other in the office, Ianto absentmindedly straightening his tie. Jack had sent the others out to pick up lunch, knowing they'd be at least an hour. They always spent ages arguing where to go, then they could never make their minds up anyway.

Something was still bugging Jack/ He had pushed the thought to the back of his mind, being slightly pre-occupied earlier. But now it was picking away at him.

"Ianto, what made you come back?" he asked.

Ianto sighed. "Not like you to complain about it" he muttered, in an obvious attempt to dodge the question. Jack stayed silent, seeing straight through the charade. Ianto looked down.

"You'll only laugh" he kept his eyes on the floor as he choked out his words.

"I couldn't leave you looking so disappointed" he admitted, "It's like I can't bear to hurt you. I care about you, Jack"

Jack was stunned into silence. Ianto, needing to break the awkward tension, forced himself to look at Jack. Jack's blue eyes glistened with unshed tears as he stood up and reached for Ianto. He pulled the man into a fierce hug, kissing Ianto's forehead fondly. A sense of relief washed over Jack, who laughed joyfully at the feeling. Ianto, misinterpreting this, stepped away, turning for the door.

"I knew it" he murmured, trying, and failing, to keep the hurt from his voice. He had told Jack what he truly felt, only to have it thrown back in his face. He cursed himself for being so naive, for letting himself believe that Jack might see him as more than just a Coffee Boy. He headed for the door, needing to escape jack.

"Wait," Jack grabbed his hand, pulling him back, "I wasn't laughing at you, Ianto"

Ianto sighed, "Sir...." he was silenced as Jack placed his hand over Ianto's soft lips.

"Let me finish" he started, "I was laughing because I was....sorta relieved"

Ianto just stared, confused. Jack smiled slightly as his expression before continuing.

"I thought I was going crazy! I mean, you know me, I flirt with anything that has a pulse" Ianto nodded vigorously, earning him a glare from Jack. "But it's different with you, Ianto. It actually means something" he smiled, " and I think it's because this time...this time I care about the person i'm doing it with. Perhaps too much"

Ianto smiled. He had never seen the softer side to Jack, the side that had deep thoughts and feelings, just like himself.

Jack, confused but excited by the new rush of feelings, babbled on, "Of course, this is stupid, I mean we've only been out once, and you obviously can't feel remotely like I..."

Jack stopped as Ianto's soft lips met his own, forcefully but lovingly. He froze, surprised, before responding eagerly. There was nothing overly heated about the kiss, nothing to suggest it going any further. But raw emotion radiated from them, a feeling of comfort, of companionship.

Ianto sighed gently as he pulled back. His eyes met Jack's, showing the other man that he wasn't crazy. That Ianto was feeling all the wonderful, mixed up emotions too. Jack beamed. It had happened so unexpectedly, but he knew it was real. Captain Jack Harkness was, slowly but surely, falling head over heels.

Sorry it took so long to write. Enjoy!

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