Janto - One shots -Time will heal all wounds.

Into the Unknown

N/A - This is an office AU. Where Into is going for a Job on Floor 9 and Jack is the boss. Hope you Enjoy :)

Ianto knew how much he wanted this job he wanted a change and this job was exactly what he needed. Everybody said how wonderful it is to work for Torchwood. You get a good pension and decent hours. Ianto just hoped that his job would be everything he had hoped and dreamed of. He needed to get away from London too much had happened there. There are too many bad memories, so he decided that he needs a complete change. Moving back to his hometown to be nearer the family he had left. So yes, the job was a little below what he used to do but it was really the only one he could get. He thought that if he impressed the boss then he might get a chance to get a promotion later on.

As he entered the boss' office, He smiled at the man sitting behind the desk. His face looked young, maybe late thirties but his eyes looked much older. They had pain and grief laced all over them. It reminds Ianto of his own eyes. Ianto instantly knew they had something in common, they had both seen far too much for their short lives. Maybe Ianto could finally find somebody who understands what it is like to lose somebody who you loved so much. He had spoken to people in the past but they all just seemed to pity him, and he didn't want pity. He only wanted acceptance. As Ianto took a seat in the office. Jack begins to walk towards the door to signal to somebody to get them both something to drink. 'Coffee Okay?' Jack asks. 'It's not very good but it's drinkable.'

'I'm sure it will be fine.' Ianto replied, trying to be polite. I knew the coffee would be rubbish but then everyone else coffee is to Ianto. As Jack walked away from the door Ianto could see the cable which was dangling across the floor. Ianto knew he would have to sort that out if he came to work here. He added it to the mental list of things that he needed to fix if he got the job. Suddenly, Ianto could see Jack falling over the cable but knew that he wouldn't get seriously hurt from the fall but still decides to try and catch him which in turn meant that Ianto now falling onto the floor on top of Jack. They both rolled as they landed on the floor so now Ianto was on top. Ianto now had a sudden urge to do something that he never thought he would ever want to do. He wanted to kiss Jack. He had never had feelings for a man. He was straight and he knew he was. So why did he have this sudden urge. Once they had stood up from the floor and straightened their suits. Jack started the interview asking all of the usual questions as though nothing had happened. Apart from the fact that they both had megawatt smiles on their faces. As soon as the interview was over Jack offered Ianto the job Jack knew Ianto would be perfect for and there was something different about him. He just wasn't sure what yet. Ianto was surprised when Jack said he could start tomorrow. Ianto assumed it would be at least a week if not longer but was happy to start tomorrow anyway. He wanted to get to know Mr. Harkness a lot better.

Ianto felt so nervous for his first day. It was strange he had never felt nervous for a job before. Maybe he was more nervous about his boss than the job. He had been told he could be a bit of a character. Ianto agreed after having the interview with him that there was something that was just different about him. It was strange. Ianto didn't have the words to describe how he felt. Although Ianto is a man of few words he often had words he could have said, but prefer being in the background, but on this occasion, he has no words to describe Jack Harkness. This man was mysterious and did things to Ianto that he could have never expected.

Ianto tried to carry on with the day fixing all of the little things that most people didn't notice. Then somebody taps him on the shoulder. This surprises Ianto as nobody has spoken to him today really except Jack.

'Your new, aren't you?' Ianto gave a polite nod. 'I'm Toshiko Sako.'

'Jones, Ianto Jones.'

'Now really are like James Bond. How are you finding it?'

'It's strange working in a new place but it seems nice here.' Ianto then stares to Jack's office and they both smile at each other.'

'You mean it's actually nice here or you like the scenery?'

'It is nice here. Nobody has really noticed me except Jack, but he seems really nice. But that Woman sat over there in the far corner keeps staring at me like she is going to kill me. Every time I walk into Jack's office to bring him coffee she walks in and totally ignores me.'

'That's just Gwen. She wants Jack. Why is beyond me. She has a lovely fiancé, but she has slept with most of the men on this floor. But Jack never seems to talk her up on her no so subtle offers.'

'I thought they were a thing.'

'No, they aren't a thing, but I think that you are Jack might be soon.'

'What are you talking about?'

'The only time you have smiled all day is when you enter his office or when he smiles at you. And he gives you a smile with feeling. I've never seen him smile like that at anybody and I've worked here for a long while.'

'Well I better go and make him another coffee. I'll speak to you later.'

'Sure.' and with that Ianto walked away to the coffee machine. Ianto's day went by without much happening. After most other people had left, he stayed behind so he could tidy up after them.

Ianto knows it late but he still doesn't really want to go home. It doesn't really feel like a home. It's just a place where he sleeps. Ianto wants to stay here with Jack; He is different. Ianto thinks he might be able to give him meaning again. After everything he has lost. But Jack would never be interested in him anyway because Jack has Gwen. Gwen would do anything for Jack. Literally Anything. She is always in his office or hanging around after hours for no reason. At least Ianto knows when he hangs around after hours, it is to do something useful mostly.

'I Assume you don't need me to stay and help you if you have Gwen Sir. I'm sure I can get you anything you need.' Ianto says as he enters Jack's office with his final cup of coffee for the day.

Jack looks up from the paperwork on his desk and smiles at Ianto. 'You can go if you want but I would much prefer it if you stayed. Gwen can get very annoying especially if we are alone. And Gwen can't get me everything that I need because she can't do half the things you can and when she does do them, I normally get you to redo them in the morning because she has done a terrible job.'

Ianto stopped at that comment. Was Jack trying to flirt with him? Ianto suddenly realised that Jack was staring at him expecting an answer. 'I-I j-just thought you and her were a... a t-thing... and wouldn't want me lurking around? I'm not trying to pry, and I'm not bothered.'

'Are you sure you aren't bothered because you look very bothered?' Ianto's face begins to blush as does Jack's. 'Are you jealous?' Jack asks with his signature flirting smile.

Ianto suddenly realises that he might be jealous but why would he be jealous of Gwen. It's not that Jack actually likes him. Or does he? Jack wonders if Ianto is actually jealous. Jack has noticed that Ianto is cute. Who hasn't? All you have to do is look at him and it's obvious. He also seems unflappable which could come in handy later on. But will either of them dare to take it any further. Only time will tell.