What Am I? (POV series, story #6)
This short prose is in Ianto's POV. I don't know why I wrote it but I just somehow thought of it while reading a slight Gwack moment in the story Torchwood Jigsaw by Rent-a-Blank. It's just Ianto's thoughts on his (basically AU) relationship with Jack. Please tell me how you like it, I did not editing whatsoever so I would like to know. Also, like most of these proses in this story, I just randomly think of them (anywhere, anytime).
What Am I?
Gwen. It is always Gwen. Gwen is the one who sits with Jack and holds him tight. Gwen is the one who comforts him when times are tough. Gwen is the one who he confides in. She is the one he trusts. She is the one who listens to him and keeps him to herself. She is the one who cheats on Rhys just so she can hold him tight. But, if Gwen is Jack’s love, then what am I?
Toshiko. It is always Tosh. Tosh is the one who chats with Jack and is his friend. Tosh is the one who will play cards with him when he is bored. Tosh is the one who will help make things right. She is the one who will make him laugh. She is the one who loves Owen and talks to Jack. But, if Tosh is Jack’s friend, then what am I?
Owen. It is always Owen. Owen is the one who gives Jack advice and sits and has a drink with Jack when needed. Owen is the one who looks up to Jack for support. He is the one who protects Jack’s back, even though he can’t die. He is the one who loves Tosh and helps Jack with his loss. But, if Owen is Jack’s ‘son’, then what am I?
Me. It’s always me, Ianto Jones. I’m the one who makes Jack coffee and cleans the hub. I’m the one who stays at the hub, giving the team the coordinates. I’m the one who orders pizza and manages the Tourist Office. I’m the one who loves Jack but he obviously doesn’t love me. So, what am I? I’m the teaboy, and nothing more, just an extra in the Torchwood play, I’m nothing.