Presence: Chapter 5
Title: Presence
Chapter: Five
Words: 673
Fandom: Torchwood
Pairings: Ianto/Gwen, eventual!Jack/Ianto
Characters: Ianto, Jack, Gwen, Owen, Tosh
Rating: T
Warnings: None
Summary: Librarian Ianto Jones' marriage is coming to an end when he notices that his wife, Gwen, may be involved with her boss, Jack Harkness. Intrigued by the man, Ianto does some research on him and finds out he's been living in Cardiff for over 100 years.
Disclaimer: I do not own Torchwood or any of its characters.
Chapter 4
"Are you staying at your sister's?" Gwen asked Ianto.
After Jack decided that Ianto would stay at Torchwood, Gwen stormed out of the Hub to try gathering her thoughts. No matter how many times she looked at it, she could not understand why Jack wanted Ianto there. She knew Owen was only insisting he stay to torment her for dumping him, but she figured Jack would not want anymore reminders that she was married. Ianto was clearly looking to win her back by proving he was more than a librarian but the fact that he was still doing librarian's work made his attempt all the more pathetic. Deciding that the best approach was to break things off with him completely, Gwen re-entered the Hub and took Ianto aside.
"No, I'm staying with Rhys," Ianto blandly replied.
"Rhys! Why?"
"After you two broke up, he came 'round one evening and took me out for a drink. He told me how sorry he was about the affair and that he never meant to get between us. We started talking afterwards and found out we had a lot in common. We hang out usually once or twice a week. Out of all your boyfriends, I think he's my favorite. He's a nice bloke."
With an exasperated look, Gwen responded, "Ianto, do you have any idea how strange that is? Why are you so bloody weird? I can't believe I used to think that was cute!"
Ianto's expression slipped just slightly before he regained himself and answered softly, "Well, people change, I suppose."
Gwen sighed; he was too easy to hurt. "Since we're stuck together for now, I think it's best that we agree to be civil at work. There's no reason we can't be adults about this and make a clean break. Just promise me that you won't get upset when you see me with someone else."
Unconsciously, Gwen snuck at glance up at Jack's office, a move that did not go unnoticed by Ianto.
"Yes, civility is your saving grace. Don't hold yourself back on my account," Ianto replied and then added with a particularly acidic tone, "It'll be difficult but I'll manage somehow."
Gwen narrowed her eyes at Ianto's snide comment but decided to let it go for the time being. With a curt nod, she turned and walked toward Jack's office, hoping to have some alone time with him to wash away the bitter taste of Ianto's spiteful attitude. As she strode into the office, Jack did not even look from his paperwork, instead commenting, "Making your grand entrance? Just know that I'm not changing my mind."
Gwen perched herself on the edge of Jack's desk as she spoke, "We've reached an agreement and we're going to be professional at work. I don't expect that this is going to be a particularly messy divorce but you never know what'll happen."
"You're getting divorced?" Jack asked, barely able to hide his excitement.
"It's only proper since I have quite strong feelings for someone else," Gwen replied while brushing her leg alongside Jack's.
"Is Ianto seeing anybody?" Jack asked with adorable aloofness.
Gwen laughed at the question, confusing Jack. She explained, "Ianto's not what you'd call passionate. I've never seen him interested in anything less than 100 years old."
"Is that so?" Jack replied with a sly grin.
Mistaking his reaction, Gwen leaned forward, waiting for a kiss. Instead, Jack jumped out of his chair and clapped his hands together, "It's getting late and you've been through quite a shock, so why don't we call it a night. Tell the others to go on home as well. Except, could you send Ianto up? I have a few things I need to go over with him."
Shocked, Gwen quietly left the office, wondering what had just happened.
Chapter 6
Chapter: Five
Words: 673
Fandom: Torchwood
Pairings: Ianto/Gwen, eventual!Jack/Ianto
Characters: Ianto, Jack, Gwen, Owen, Tosh
Rating: T
Warnings: None
Summary: Librarian Ianto Jones' marriage is coming to an end when he notices that his wife, Gwen, may be involved with her boss, Jack Harkness. Intrigued by the man, Ianto does some research on him and finds out he's been living in Cardiff for over 100 years.
Disclaimer: I do not own Torchwood or any of its characters.
Chapter 4
"Are you staying at your sister's?" Gwen asked Ianto.
After Jack decided that Ianto would stay at Torchwood, Gwen stormed out of the Hub to try gathering her thoughts. No matter how many times she looked at it, she could not understand why Jack wanted Ianto there. She knew Owen was only insisting he stay to torment her for dumping him, but she figured Jack would not want anymore reminders that she was married. Ianto was clearly looking to win her back by proving he was more than a librarian but the fact that he was still doing librarian's work made his attempt all the more pathetic. Deciding that the best approach was to break things off with him completely, Gwen re-entered the Hub and took Ianto aside.
"No, I'm staying with Rhys," Ianto blandly replied.
"Rhys! Why?"
"After you two broke up, he came 'round one evening and took me out for a drink. He told me how sorry he was about the affair and that he never meant to get between us. We started talking afterwards and found out we had a lot in common. We hang out usually once or twice a week. Out of all your boyfriends, I think he's my favorite. He's a nice bloke."
With an exasperated look, Gwen responded, "Ianto, do you have any idea how strange that is? Why are you so bloody weird? I can't believe I used to think that was cute!"
Ianto's expression slipped just slightly before he regained himself and answered softly, "Well, people change, I suppose."
Gwen sighed; he was too easy to hurt. "Since we're stuck together for now, I think it's best that we agree to be civil at work. There's no reason we can't be adults about this and make a clean break. Just promise me that you won't get upset when you see me with someone else."
Unconsciously, Gwen snuck at glance up at Jack's office, a move that did not go unnoticed by Ianto.
"Yes, civility is your saving grace. Don't hold yourself back on my account," Ianto replied and then added with a particularly acidic tone, "It'll be difficult but I'll manage somehow."
Gwen narrowed her eyes at Ianto's snide comment but decided to let it go for the time being. With a curt nod, she turned and walked toward Jack's office, hoping to have some alone time with him to wash away the bitter taste of Ianto's spiteful attitude. As she strode into the office, Jack did not even look from his paperwork, instead commenting, "Making your grand entrance? Just know that I'm not changing my mind."
Gwen perched herself on the edge of Jack's desk as she spoke, "We've reached an agreement and we're going to be professional at work. I don't expect that this is going to be a particularly messy divorce but you never know what'll happen."
"You're getting divorced?" Jack asked, barely able to hide his excitement.
"It's only proper since I have quite strong feelings for someone else," Gwen replied while brushing her leg alongside Jack's.
"Is Ianto seeing anybody?" Jack asked with adorable aloofness.
Gwen laughed at the question, confusing Jack. She explained, "Ianto's not what you'd call passionate. I've never seen him interested in anything less than 100 years old."
"Is that so?" Jack replied with a sly grin.
Mistaking his reaction, Gwen leaned forward, waiting for a kiss. Instead, Jack jumped out of his chair and clapped his hands together, "It's getting late and you've been through quite a shock, so why don't we call it a night. Tell the others to go on home as well. Except, could you send Ianto up? I have a few things I need to go over with him."
Shocked, Gwen quietly left the office, wondering what had just happened.
Chapter 6