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Characters: Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones
Rating: TBD
Time Period: Modern
Location: Ianto's cottage
Relative Date: Not long after Jack's Arrival
Status: Closed

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Jack moved an arm to encircle Ianto's shoulder and pull him in close. It was starting to feel more natural but he knew it would take some time before they got back to how they once were. Jack also knew he'd have to work through whatever had happened between Ianto and his previous self.

However, the fact that Ianto was resting against him, Jack took to be a good sign. A very, very good sign.

"Shall we go to bed, then?" Jack asked softly, turning his head to kiss Ianto's temple. "And just... to bed. We can start with the sex soon. Not pressing for that just yet. Not until you're ready."

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Ianto leaned into Jack more, as he was pulled in close. Glad that the awkwardness between them was fading. It would certainly take time before they were back to how they'd been, but this was progress.

"Yeah, bed sounds good. We'll get around to having sex soon enough. Right now, I'd just like to go to sleep with you holding me." Ianto responded, quietly.

[note_thestripes]

The awkwardness was fading, thankfully, and Jack was glad for that. There was still a bit of distance between them, but it was getting better. And, hopefully, as the days went on it would get better and better.

Jack tilted his face up, lightly brushing his lips across Ianto's. He sighed softly, drawing Ianto in closer. "That can certainly be arranged. You want me clothed or not? I don't want to be too much of a distraction. Especially on my first night here."

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"Either is fine with me, honestly. It's up to you." Ianto responded, resting his head on Jack's shoulder. Slowly becoming more at ease with this new Jack.

[note_thestripes]

Jack threaded his fingers through Ianto's hai, carefully pulling the other man into his lap. "Your house. your rules, babe. You tell me what you want right now."

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Ianto let himself be pulled onto Jack's lap, kissing him softly before responding, "Not just my house anymore, though, is it? Well...if you want it to be yours as well, that is. You can do what you like. I just want you here with me."

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A small smile graced Jack's lips as he leaned in, kissing Ianto once more. How had he managed to start building a house with the one person he could see turning it into a home with him? Pure luck, that was how. Pure and absolute luck.

"No, I guess it's our house now," Jack replied. "In which case... I think for the first night I'll just borrow a pair of your pyjama bottoms and sleep wherever. As for the second part? I'm staying here for as long as you want me. I have no designs on letting you go anytime soon."

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Ianto smiled back at Jack. "Okay, that sounds fine to me. And you can sleep right here in this bed with me, Jack. I'm not going to make you sleep on the couch or anything. That's just ridiculous."

"You won't need to worry about me kicking you out. I don't plan on letting you go anytime soon, either." He replied, moving into kiss Jack a bit longer this time. No, he definitely wasn't giving him up anytime soon. He had missed this far too much.

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His hands lowered, coming to rest on Ianto's hips while he held the other man between his legs. "Well, one never knows? I know we're just starting to get into all of this, so I didn't know if you wanted a bit more of space between us. But I am more than happy to stay in bed with you."

Smiling, Jack nuzzled Ianto's cheek, then had to fight the urge to roll them both and pin Ianto beneath him. Later and soon they'd get back to that. But for now, Jack was content to have his lover back in his arms and was sure Ianto felt doubly happy. "If you're not letting me go, I assume we're spending most of the next few days in bed?"

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"I've been on my own for far too long, now. I'd much prefer you staying right here with me. I don't want to keep any more distance between us."

Ianto smiled as Jack nuzzled his cheek, glad to be back in his arms again. "Uh, well, we'll see? That's certainly a possibility. I really wouldn't mind if we just holed up in here for a few days, but if you'd rather do some exploring of this place first, that's fine with me."

[note_thestripes]

Those words went right to Jack's heart. If there was any question remaining, those words erased any and all doubt in Jack's mind. No more distance between them. It was almost too good to be true, but Jack wanted to believe they could manage this together. "No more distance," Jack whispered. "And if things bother us... we talk. Or at least try to."

Jack lowered his head, resting it on Ianto's shoulder while the other one rested against Ianto's chest, just above his heart. "Mmm... truth be told, we have months and months to explore this place. And while I get that we have the rest of your life to be together... I'd rather spend the next few days together and then explore. This... us? That's more important."

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"Yes, if things get to us from now on, we both need to try and talk things out instead of letting it fester. It's different from our norm, sure, but it'll make things better in the long run."

Ianto brought one of his hands to the one Jack had placed on his chest, lacing their fingers together, before responding quietly. "Yeah, we have plenty of time here for me to show you around. You're right. We are more important right now. I'm so glad you're here, Jack. I'm glad I have this second chance here with you."