Jack Harkness was used to being looked at and he enjoyed it.As he made his way through the crowded bar,every pair of eyes followed him, male and female.Both the men and the women wanted him and were making it so obvious that he could smell it.Had it been any other evening he'd have made a bee line for who ever he found appealing at the time,his tastes were wide and varied and never constant,but there was only one person he was interested in tonight, the beautiful brunette across the far side of the bar,waving her hands about in animated conversation with an attractive blond haired young man in a powder pink jump suit who appeared to be hanging on her every word. Why she only frequented gay bars and clubs remained a mystery to him.When he reached them he said simply."Sarah"
The woman turned,the half smile on her lips becoming a grin as she recognised the man standing before her."Jack Harkness,as I live and breathe.I had a feeling you'd be hunting me down some time soon"She stood on tiptoe ,wound her arms around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth,he responded by wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close inhaling the familiar scent of her . The man she had been talking to eyed Jack lustfully for a moment then shrugged and walked away.When they disengaged,she smiled a satisfied smile and stated "Every man and woman in this bar now wishes me dead."
Jack laughed low and warm."You never change,do you?"
"I try really hard not to"She replied as she linked an arm through his."Let me get you a drink"
"Thanks,but I'm okay.You don't seem to be surprised to see me after..........how long is it?"
"Two years,seven months,one week ,three days and.."She paused and looked at her watch,"eighteen hours and thirty six minutes"
"Tell me your kidding,you haven't been counting?"He asked
"Well,not quite,I worked it out a few days ago,when I guessed you'd come looking for me"She admitted.
"How did you know ?"
"I heared about Owen and Tosh,I'm sorry"She replied.
" Thanks."His smile faded"How did you hear?"
"I keep my ear to the ground as to what goes on around town".
"Nothing better to do than keep tabs on me?"he queried mockingly.
"Just curious,that's all "she said,nudging him in the ribs.
"No,really how did you hear?"He queried.
"I have friends in high places...the police"she replied
"And how did you get them to tell you anything,they're pretty tight lipped about us"
"The promise of a little sex can work wonders"She said simply.
"You prostitute yourself, just to get information?"
"Not entirely, I broke the promise and I was hoping that now you were two members down you might offer me the job that I turned down before"She replied with a smile.
He shook his head"You were that sure I'd come?"
"I hoped"Then she grinned and added "But then I never did have any trouble making you come did I Jack?"
"You haven't changed one bit"He laughed"Let's get out of here.I'd like you to meet the team.I asked them to wait for us back at the Hub"
"You were that sure I'd come?"She said
"Never had any trouble either did I Sarah?"He grinned.
He took her by the hand and as he led her through the throng all eyes were on both of them,they made a striking couple, the tall dark,impossibly handsome blue eyed Captain,and the leggy brunette with laughing green eyes and a body that men longed have in their bed and women would die for.As they reached the door,Sarah reached for her jacket that was hanging on a hook and began to shrug it on.Jack ,ever the gentleman gave her his assistance.
"Thanks darling"She said ,slipping back into the way she'd always talked to him .
"If you're going to come and work for me,Sarah,my sweet,you're gonna have to call me Sir or Jack.
"Well,I'm not calling you Sir,unless you want to play Lord Harkness and the parlour maid again"She giggled mischievously,
"You don't forget a thing do you?"A huge grin spreading across his face at the memory.
"You and our time together is something I shall never forget."She replied in earnest.
"And another thing,you don't use your gifts at work unless I specifically ask you to."
"Yes sir,Captain Sir"She said with a salute.
"I mean it"He said"It will only complicate things and unsettle the others.Promise me"
"Okay Jack,I promise" She mentally crossed her fingers.
As he took her hand again and led her out into the Street,it began to rain heavily,not unusual for a Cardiff Summer.
"You want to run?"Jack asked
"In these shoes,you must be kidding"
Jack looked down,she was wearing a ridiculously high pair of bright red stiletto's"Maybe not"He observed,allowing his gaze to travel slowly up the length of her long slim tanned legs to the hem of her almost non-existent skirt and then to her face"You'll get yourself into trouble dressed like that"
"Is that an offer Jack or just an observation?"She asked sweetly.
"We'll walk,It's not far"He said pulling her along"And the innuendos stop here Sarah,I am now officially your boss"
"Just hang on a minute Captain Harkness,you haven't even offered me the job yet"He stopped walking and turned to her .
"Do you want it"and anticipating a saucy reply,he added"The job"
"Yes,I want the job Jack,but before you officially become my boss,I just want to say that I've missed you"With that she took a step towards him,and slid her hands inside his coat,up his broad chest and around his neck,her fingers in his hair.
"I've missed you too" he said huskily and he took her in his arms and pulled her hard against him. As soon as their lips touched,she was flung into the wild restless vortex she was always hurled into,when ever Jack kissed her.
An instant hot curl of excitement unfurled inside her and blasted out to every corner of her body,her hands now around his shoulders,clinging for dear life,her body trembling with a need that brought a groan of anguish from Jack."I was determined not to do this"He whispered against her lips,but his mouth was hot and hungry,offering no hint of withdrawing.The eager parting of her lips and the greedy invasion of his tongue sent her whirling over the edge on a rush of pure sensation that ripped right through her.She heard him gasp and knew that he'd felt the same thing too.
They seemed to fuse then,their mouths twisting,their tongues coiling,her breasts hardening into twin peaks that fused themselves against the hectic heave of his chest,and his lips pulsing against hers,threatening to hurl the whole thing out of control.With a curse Jack dragged his lips from hers and took her by the arms to push her away,putting some distance between them.His breath was ragged."This can't happen"He rasped,running a trembling hand through his hair"I can't think straight,can't do my job if you're going to do this to me."
"Me!"she exclaimed" It takes two and I think we were both enjoying ourselves,don't you Jack"She was trying hard to breath normally,still reeling from his kiss."It needn't happen again ,but it's been a long time, a lot of pent up emotion.It doesn't have to become anything more than it is.I haven't been living like a nun for the past two and a half years"She lied"And I'm damned sure you haven't been leading the existence of a monk.This was just two old friends saying hello.Don't worry Jack I'm not going to mess up anything you have here,especially not your work,I know how important it is to you."
"You're right.I'm sorry" he said"
"Apology accepted "She said breezily and holding her hand out for his added"Lead on my Captain"
He took her hand and linked it through his arm.The tension was gone,that's how it had always been with them.A flash of anger and then it was gone.No sulking,no grudges.
"Sarah Lewis ,I think I'm going to enjoy having you around"He said happily.
"Jack Harkness, I know I'm going to enjoy being around".She responded
When they reached Rhold Dahl Plas,drenched to the skin,Jack took her down to the hub via the tourist information office which was Torchwood's cover .Sarah squinted into the darkness.
Gwen and Ianto watched from the conference room as Jack led her through to his office and what she appeared to be was a skinny young woman with dripping wet rats tails for hair when, after half an hour ,Jack brought her up to meet them ,the woman they met was quite different,her hair,now dry, hung in rich chocolate brown waves almost to her waist,her make up freshly applied and dressed in one of Jacks shirts,tied at the waist with what appeared to be an RAF tie and her bright red stiletto's,she looked every inch the stunning beauty that she was.
Doctor Sarah Lewis"Jack began.And began to gesture to each of the team in turn"Gwen Cooper,second in command and Ianto Jones.Ianto makes sure we have everything we need,cleans up after us and gets us were we need to be on time and has lately become an excellent and full time field agent.This is Doctor Lewis, our new recruit"Ianto couldn't take his eyes off her long,slim,golden brown legs."Let's sit down ,and Ianto ,close your mouth."Ianto blushed .Jack sat at the head of the table Sarah on his left and Gwen on his right.Sarah placed her small handbag on the table.
Chanel,Gwen noted,probably a knock off.
"I'll get some coffee Sir," Ianto said as he headed for the door.
"Ianto"Sarah called after him,he turned"Do you have any tea?"
"I think I have some,somewhere"his usual calm,controlled voice,sounding a little strangled.
"If It's not too much trouble,I'd prefer it" She smiled looking deep into his deep blue eyes
"I'll do my best Doctor Lewis." He said breathlessly.
"Sarah,Ianto.I'd really like you to call me Sarah"She said with a seductive smile and ran her tongue along her top teeth.The young man blushed again. God,she's beautiful ,he thought.How am I going to concentrate with her around.And he then turned and hurried from the room before the erection that was growing by the second would embarrass him completely.
They all sat around the table while they waited for Ianto to return..
Gwen looked at her with undisguised suspicion. For what seemed an age,they all sat in silence. Ianto re entered the room."Ianto,come and sit next to me"Sarah purred,pushing the chair beside her out for him.He loved the way his name sounded on her lips .He tried to remain calm as he sat beside her and passed the coffee to the others.
"I don't know how you like your tea,so I made a pot"Ianto explained,thankful that he was now sitting as his erection was returning. Just looking at her was enough to turn him on.
"For future reference Ianto,I like my tea,the same as I like my men, hot and dark with just a hint of sugar."She looked him directly in the eye and held his gaze for a little longer than was necessary.Ianto's trousers began to feel uncomfortably tight.From the corner of her eye Sarah could see the effect she was having on him and she was impressed by the size of him. Gwen,having taken a mouthful of her coffee almost choked.She couldn't believe what she was hearing. This woman flirting so openly and turning the cool,calm Ianto Jones into a quivering jelly. She glared at Sarah ."How long have you known Jack?"she asked
"Oh goodness,how many years is it now,Jack"Sarah said as she reached out and placed her hand on Jacks thigh.Jack took her hand from his leg squeezed it hard and placed it palm down on the table."A long time"She added .
"And how did you meet?"
"It's a long story"Sarah replied."I'll tell you some day"Needless to say we're close"
"How close?"Gwen asked.
"As close as a man and a woman can get"Sarah replied.
"You're lovers!"Ianto exclaimed although he wasn't that surprised,they were both beautiful people,they looked like they belonged together.
"Were"Jack said simply.
"Not any longer then?"Ianto asked unable to disguise the hope in his voice.
"Not for a long time,Ianto"Sarah replied gazing into his eyes"Not Jacks or any one's, for such a long time" Ianto swallowed hard.If she keeps doing that I'll spill my load right here in my trousers.he thought.
Reading his mind,Sarah reached into her bag and pulled out a small pack of tissues and placed them on the table in front of Ianto.He blushed
"Stop it Sarah"Jack ordered angrily.
"What?" she asked innocently,turning to face him.
"You promised not to"He was glaring at her.
Gwen glared at her too.Who the hell did she think she was coming in here and unsettling Ianto .What did she promise not to do?
"Are you sure that you're prepared for how Torchwood can change your life,for the things you'll see,experience,it can be quite frightening at times"Gwen said acidly.
"Oh,I think so Gwen"Sarah replied sweetly"But I expect you'll all be there to give me a hand if I need it.Show me how you like things done"she added,looking from Gwen to Jack and finally with a smile and a lick of her lips to Ianto.Ianto could not stop the moan that escaped him as he could fight it any longer and ejaculated."Excuse me"He croaked as he leaped from the table,knocked his chair over and rushed from the room.
"For Gods sake"Gwen said angrily."Can't you leave Ianto alone.You may be sexually frustrated but don't take it out on him"
"Whoa,lighten up"Sarah said.
"Gwen's right"Jack said.Gwen smirked
"You've forgotten the effect you have on men" he finished.
That wasn't what Gwen wanted to hear and her face fell.
"I'm sorry ,I guess it's just nerves.You know me Jack,I do and say really silly things sometimes when I'm on edge"Sarah said.
"I think the one you should be apologising to is Ianto"Gwen said pointedly.
"Oh I will"she said"profusely"she added.
"I suggest we call it a day,go home get some sleep and we'll start afresh tomorrow"Jack said"Not you Sarah,I want to talk to you"he roughly grabbed her by the arm and pulled her downstairs with him."goodnight"he called to Gwen
"Goodnight"Sarah called out too
Jack dragged Sarah into his office and slammed the door shut.
"You really fucked that up"he grated.
"I thought it went quite well"she replied.
"I knew you'd be trouble"he began"I was insane to think you might have changed.Perhaps this was a bad idea"
"I'm sorry Jack,I'll make amends,I promise"She said earnestly.
"Okay"he said on a deep sigh"You're going to have to work hard to get Gwen on side"
Sarah forced a wry smile.
"And Ianto is almost certain to go blind,thanks to you"He finished.
"Blind?"She queried
"Don't be naive Sarah,the man had a hard on the size of the water tower, he's already come once and he'll be wanking himself stupid tonight"
"Well perhaps if I'm quick I can catch him up,I'd hate for him to go blind"She said walking around his desk and reaching for her clothes .
"You stay away from Ianto"He warned."He's been through enough,he doesn't need you messing with his head"
"It's not his head I'm interested in"she said
"Sarah,I'm serious,don't play around with him."
"Okay Captain,Sir,message received and understood "She said as she took the tie from around her waist and began to unbutton the shirt.
"You can undress in the bathroom"He said.
"What ever for Jack,it's not like you haven't seen it all before"She slipped the shirt off and dropped it,along with his tie on the floor"I can remember a time when you couldn't wait to get me naked.What is it Jack,don't you find me attractive any more?"She stood facing him her hands on her hips,legs apart,completely naked apart from her shoes.
"You know I do"He said huskily.She was the most physically and mentally attractive woman he had ever known,and the most frustrating .
"How about just once more Jack,for old times sake,right here on your desk,before you become my boss,after all I don't actually start working for you until the morning."
"A minute ago you were ready to go chasing after Ianto"He accused.
"I was only playing Jack"She said taking two steps towards him."He's cute,but he's just a boy,what I need right now is a man,a man who knows my body,a man who knows how to make me come so hard that it almost drives me insane,I need you ,Jack."
For a moment he was so tempted as he studied her,her beautiful face,a face that had haunted his dreams since the first day that he'd seen her,even though she'd only been a young girl.His gazed moved down her body ,her full breasts,small waist,the curve of her hips,the soft dark curls between her thighs,it took all his will power to turn his back on her"Get dressed Sarah and I'll drive you home.
"Spoil sport"She said pouting and then laughed huskily.She dressed quickly."All right you can look now"She told him.
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As the rain had stopped,Sarah suggested they walk to her apartment. Jack was happy to oblige,it had turned into a lovely balmy evening.
"Why did you move from Riverside?" He asked her,"I thought you liked it there?"
"I did"She began"But the neighbours were getting too friendly.I can't afford to let anyone get too close,you know how it is"
"So,you bought a newly built apartment,after telling me that you didn't like modern living"
"I did didn't I"She admitted"The estate agent talked me into looking at this place"She said as they reached the main door."Come up and I'll show you why I bought it"
The lobby was all white with several large black pots with green leafy houseplants in them., all very expensive looking.The security guard looked up"Good evening Doctor Lewis"He said cheerfully.He looked at Jack quizzically.
"Good evening Will"Sarah beamed"This is Captain Harkness,he can come and go as he pleases,until I get fed up with him and I hope he'll be coming here frequently"
"Uh,ahem,very well Doctor Lewis"He said a little flustered.
They walked to the lift.Once inside Sarah pressed the button for the top floor.Jack was shaking his head.
"What?"She was trying not to laugh.
"You really love making people feel uncomfortable,don't you?"He said
"Don't know what you mean"She said.They both laughed..
When they reached the door of her apartment she unlocked the door and pushed it open"Welcome to my home Jack"She said as she beckoned for him to follow her.Once he was in she closed the door and turned on the lights.
"Drink?"She asked as she walked through into her living room.Jack followed
"No"He replied,looking around the stark living space"Thank you"he added
"You don't mind if I do?"She asked
"No you go ahead"He said as he watched her walk over to a cabinet and pull out a bottle of single malt whiskey and a crystal tumbler and pour a large measure.
"You still drinking too much?"He asked.She shrugged.
"It's not as if it's gonna kill me is it"She said,trying to sound flippant but failing.
"Where's all your furniture?"He asked, deftly changing the subject.
"Some how chintz just didn't quite fit in,although I did keep one piece"She said as she crossed the room and pushed open a door.The bedroom door.Jack followed,but stopped dead in the doorway,his eyes fixed on the old fashioned king sized brass bed that dominated the room.Her bed,the bed where they had made love so many times in the past"I couldn't bear to part with it"She said simply"But I didn't bring you up to show you this.For heavens sake Jack,come in I'm not going to pounce on you,much as I'd like to"she said grabbing him by the arm and dragging him into the room.She released him and then crossed to the wall opposite, pressed a button on the wall and as the blinds moved to one side She said"This is the reason I bought the appartement"And with that she unlocked the big glass door and slid it to one side,she stepped out onto the balcony.Jack followed.
"This is the reason"She said again waving her arm across the view of Cardiff bay.The moon was casting it's silver light upon the suface of the water.The night sky full of a million stars."When I stand out here on a night like this"She began whistfully"I feel a little less home sick".
"It's breath taking"he said
"If only"She said"If only,it really could take my breath away When daylight returns and I realise that I have no real home,I don't belong any where any more"Jack heard the catch in her voice and in a moment he'd taken her arms and turned her around and seeing the tears falling silently from her beautiful eyes.He pulled her to him and she buried her face in the warmth of his shoulder.He stroked her hair."I'm tired Jack"She said,her voice muffled,she pulled away from his hold and turned back to look out at the Bay"Living every day knowing that it's never going to change,with no one to talk to.No one to share my feelings with"
"You have me"He said
"No I don't Jack,not any more.I haven't seen you in such a long time.I think if I could I'd end it all right here and now,I would.I've tried you know,killing myself,but I always wake up.I'm tired of being alone Jack"She tuned back to face him and threw her still full tumbler against the wall"Tell me what to do Jack,I don't think I can stand it any more,you seem so in control,how can I be like you,live like you ?"
"I wish I had the answer,but I don't "he said"It's hell for me too this lifeless living"He reached for her and she went willingly into his arms.
"This is the only time I ever feel completly happy Jack,when you hold me like this."She said looking up,they gazed into each others eyes,two tormented souls and then he pulled her closer,he glared down at her murmuring frustratedly,cupping her head tightly and covering her mouth with his
It was no gentle kiss.Every bit of his pain and frustration was in it,bringing a cruelty to his mouth that had not been there when he'd kissed her earlier.Even so,it brought a feeling of calm,a feeling of belonging,his touch driving her despair far away ,right out of her mind,Instantly aroused,she melted,moving closer and her movement seemed to bring him to his senses.His head lifted and he eased her away,not releasing her but giving her the opportunity to move from him.He looked at her ruefully but she stared back entranced,her lips soft and swollen,her eyes closing as she swayed into him.He pulled her closer .She couldn't speak.She was even afraid of her own actions,her arms tightening around him,pulling him closer,accepting his kiss hungrily when he took her lips again.
Her fingers knotted into his hair.Pressing her body harder against his.He groaned.The proof of his desire for her was pressing against her stomach,sending her temperature soaring.His hands following the curve of her buttocks,pulling her closer still,as he dragged her mouth from hers.
Her passion glazed eyes focussed on him."Make love to me Jack"She pleaded.He knew that it was madness,he'd been fighting it since he'd seen her in the bar earlier but he wanted her so badly that right now nothing else mattered.Taking her hand in his he led her to the bedroom.Once by the bed Sarah kicked off her shoes,she was more than happy when Jack began to undress her.He reached around her to undo the zip on her skirt,then one by one undid the buttons on her top,he threw it across the floor and she wriggled until her skirt fell to the floor.She stood there in just her wispy lace panties.
Jacks eyes trailed hungrily down the length of her body and back up again,resting on the swell of her breasts.His hands were hot as he cupped each breast gently,planting a kiss beteen them.A surge of heat ran through her,her knees wobbled.Swaying, she threw her head back,his name escaping from her.
Taking one hard nipple into his mouth,he suckled gently.Desperate mewling sounds came from some place deep inside Sarah.She could not stop them.
The next thing she knew,she was flat on her back on the bed and Jack was pulling off her panties.... with his teeth.The noises welling up inside of her could not be contained as his teeth scraped the gentle flesh along her inner thigh and his tongue teased it's way down the length of her legs.
Wrapped up in the most exquisite sensations ,Sarah watched with undivided concentration as he raised himself up and proceded to strip for her.She was thankful the process didn't take long as
she didn't think she could wait much longer before begging him to hurry.Shirtless his body was exposed by the moonlight spilling from the balcony doors.He was as beautiful as she remembered.
Jack divested himself of his boots and socks,followed by his trousers.A pair of plain white boxer shorts tented out in as obvious display of his arousal that was fully exposed a second later when he tossed them among the growing pile of his clothing on the floor. All muscle and sinew he took Sarah's breath away.
"You're so beautiful" She sighed.
Lowering himself over her,Jack pressed the length of himself against her belly,reminding her of how he could fill her completely.
His lips touched hers,long,liquid kisses that carried her away as Jack prodded the seam of her lips with the tip of his tongue.When she had laid alone in bed at night imagining making love with Jack again she had neglected to include the tenderness of his kisses.
Kisses that were as demanding and soul searching.
Moaning,Sarah parted her lips for him and Jack thrust his tongue inside.Writhing with pleasure,she placed her hands on either side of his neck and held him close.Without breaking the kiss,she wrapped her legs around his and splayed her fingers through his hair.
Never had she ever connected with another human being as she did with Jack.
Sarah reached down and took his shaft in her hand and sqeezed gently.He was hard and hot.And vunerable.It gave her the most incredible sense of power to hold this man in the palm of her hand.And it filled her with an overwhelming sense of love for him.Oh yes she loved him,she always had. She released his cock and returned her hands to his thick dark hair.
She told herself she was a fool to still be in love with a man,who would never commit himself to any one woman.
Then she heard herself scream,and rational thought dissolved into nothingness.It was not a scream of fright or of pain,but rather primal reaction to Jack pressing the tip of his shaft against her clitoris.Sarah arched her back.She dug her finger nails into the hard plane of his back and unleashed the animal inside her.
"Too long,Sarah, too long"Jack rasped and with that he plunged deep inside her with an urgency that surprised even him. Sarah gave a small cry of surprise, having not been with anyone since the last time with Jack,but it was utter bliss being filled so completely by him again.Of surrounding him with her warm willing flesh.Of simply letting go and letting herself go crazy.
Moving her body in unison with his,Sarah met him stroke for furious stroke.She climaxed quickly.Clawing and gasping and forgetting where she was,she called out his name as if it were a magical incantation.The sensations assaulting her from every direction were sublime.Her body clenched in spasms of white hot flame,demanding that Jack succumb to his own need.Buried to the hilt,he exploded.Throwing his head back as his orgasm hit.
Sarah filled her senses with that glorious sight,holding him deep inside her until well after the throbbing subsided.Panting and slick with sweat,Jack opened his eyes to regard her with wonder.She smiled at him almost shyly and spiraled back to earth in his arms.. As they lay in silence,she brushed a lock of damp hair from Jacks forehead.With infinate tenderness she traced an eyebrow with the tip of her index finger,stroked the cheek that would need to see a razor in the morning and raised her head up to suckle his ear.
He wrapped his warm body around her as if to say he wasn't letting her go anytime soon.Sarah didn't want to be anywhere else.Pressing an ear to his chest,she listened to the life song beating there in steady candence.A woman in love,she heard the echo of her own spirit.And for once in her life she wasn't going to let herself think about her endless future and all it's complications.Not when the present was so perfect .
And so damned fleeting.
The woman turned,the half smile on her lips becoming a grin as she recognised the man standing before her."Jack Harkness,as I live and breathe.I had a feeling you'd be hunting me down some time soon"She stood on tiptoe ,wound her arms around his neck and kissed him full on the mouth,he responded by wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close inhaling the familiar scent of her . The man she had been talking to eyed Jack lustfully for a moment then shrugged and walked away.When they disengaged,she smiled a satisfied smile and stated "Every man and woman in this bar now wishes me dead."
Jack laughed low and warm."You never change,do you?"
"I try really hard not to"She replied as she linked an arm through his."Let me get you a drink"
"Thanks,but I'm okay.You don't seem to be surprised to see me after..........how long is it?"
"Two years,seven months,one week ,three days and.."She paused and looked at her watch,"eighteen hours and thirty six minutes"
"Tell me your kidding,you haven't been counting?"He asked
"Well,not quite,I worked it out a few days ago,when I guessed you'd come looking for me"She admitted.
"How did you know ?"
"I heared about Owen and Tosh,I'm sorry"She replied.
" Thanks."His smile faded"How did you hear?"
"I keep my ear to the ground as to what goes on around town".
"Nothing better to do than keep tabs on me?"he queried mockingly.
"Just curious,that's all "she said,nudging him in the ribs.
"No,really how did you hear?"He queried.
"I have friends in high places...the police"she replied
"And how did you get them to tell you anything,they're pretty tight lipped about us"
"The promise of a little sex can work wonders"She said simply.
"You prostitute yourself, just to get information?"
"Not entirely, I broke the promise and I was hoping that now you were two members down you might offer me the job that I turned down before"She replied with a smile.
He shook his head"You were that sure I'd come?"
"I hoped"Then she grinned and added "But then I never did have any trouble making you come did I Jack?"
"You haven't changed one bit"He laughed"Let's get out of here.I'd like you to meet the team.I asked them to wait for us back at the Hub"
"You were that sure I'd come?"She said
"Never had any trouble either did I Sarah?"He grinned.
He took her by the hand and as he led her through the throng all eyes were on both of them,they made a striking couple, the tall dark,impossibly handsome blue eyed Captain,and the leggy brunette with laughing green eyes and a body that men longed have in their bed and women would die for.As they reached the door,Sarah reached for her jacket that was hanging on a hook and began to shrug it on.Jack ,ever the gentleman gave her his assistance.
"Thanks darling"She said ,slipping back into the way she'd always talked to him .
"If you're going to come and work for me,Sarah,my sweet,you're gonna have to call me Sir or Jack.
"Well,I'm not calling you Sir,unless you want to play Lord Harkness and the parlour maid again"She giggled mischievously,
"You don't forget a thing do you?"A huge grin spreading across his face at the memory.
"You and our time together is something I shall never forget."She replied in earnest.
"And another thing,you don't use your gifts at work unless I specifically ask you to."
"Yes sir,Captain Sir"She said with a salute.
"I mean it"He said"It will only complicate things and unsettle the others.Promise me"
"Okay Jack,I promise" She mentally crossed her fingers.
As he took her hand again and led her out into the Street,it began to rain heavily,not unusual for a Cardiff Summer.
"You want to run?"Jack asked
"In these shoes,you must be kidding"
Jack looked down,she was wearing a ridiculously high pair of bright red stiletto's"Maybe not"He observed,allowing his gaze to travel slowly up the length of her long slim tanned legs to the hem of her almost non-existent skirt and then to her face"You'll get yourself into trouble dressed like that"
"Is that an offer Jack or just an observation?"She asked sweetly.
"We'll walk,It's not far"He said pulling her along"And the innuendos stop here Sarah,I am now officially your boss"
"Just hang on a minute Captain Harkness,you haven't even offered me the job yet"He stopped walking and turned to her .
"Do you want it"and anticipating a saucy reply,he added"The job"
"Yes,I want the job Jack,but before you officially become my boss,I just want to say that I've missed you"With that she took a step towards him,and slid her hands inside his coat,up his broad chest and around his neck,her fingers in his hair.
"I've missed you too" he said huskily and he took her in his arms and pulled her hard against him. As soon as their lips touched,she was flung into the wild restless vortex she was always hurled into,when ever Jack kissed her.
An instant hot curl of excitement unfurled inside her and blasted out to every corner of her body,her hands now around his shoulders,clinging for dear life,her body trembling with a need that brought a groan of anguish from Jack."I was determined not to do this"He whispered against her lips,but his mouth was hot and hungry,offering no hint of withdrawing.The eager parting of her lips and the greedy invasion of his tongue sent her whirling over the edge on a rush of pure sensation that ripped right through her.She heard him gasp and knew that he'd felt the same thing too.
They seemed to fuse then,their mouths twisting,their tongues coiling,her breasts hardening into twin peaks that fused themselves against the hectic heave of his chest,and his lips pulsing against hers,threatening to hurl the whole thing out of control.With a curse Jack dragged his lips from hers and took her by the arms to push her away,putting some distance between them.His breath was ragged."This can't happen"He rasped,running a trembling hand through his hair"I can't think straight,can't do my job if you're going to do this to me."
"Me!"she exclaimed" It takes two and I think we were both enjoying ourselves,don't you Jack"She was trying hard to breath normally,still reeling from his kiss."It needn't happen again ,but it's been a long time, a lot of pent up emotion.It doesn't have to become anything more than it is.I haven't been living like a nun for the past two and a half years"She lied"And I'm damned sure you haven't been leading the existence of a monk.This was just two old friends saying hello.Don't worry Jack I'm not going to mess up anything you have here,especially not your work,I know how important it is to you."
"You're right.I'm sorry" he said"
"Apology accepted "She said breezily and holding her hand out for his added"Lead on my Captain"
He took her hand and linked it through his arm.The tension was gone,that's how it had always been with them.A flash of anger and then it was gone.No sulking,no grudges.
"Sarah Lewis ,I think I'm going to enjoy having you around"He said happily.
"Jack Harkness, I know I'm going to enjoy being around".She responded
When they reached Rhold Dahl Plas,drenched to the skin,Jack took her down to the hub via the tourist information office which was Torchwood's cover .Sarah squinted into the darkness.
Gwen and Ianto watched from the conference room as Jack led her through to his office and what she appeared to be was a skinny young woman with dripping wet rats tails for hair when, after half an hour ,Jack brought her up to meet them ,the woman they met was quite different,her hair,now dry, hung in rich chocolate brown waves almost to her waist,her make up freshly applied and dressed in one of Jacks shirts,tied at the waist with what appeared to be an RAF tie and her bright red stiletto's,she looked every inch the stunning beauty that she was.
Doctor Sarah Lewis"Jack began.And began to gesture to each of the team in turn"Gwen Cooper,second in command and Ianto Jones.Ianto makes sure we have everything we need,cleans up after us and gets us were we need to be on time and has lately become an excellent and full time field agent.This is Doctor Lewis, our new recruit"Ianto couldn't take his eyes off her long,slim,golden brown legs."Let's sit down ,and Ianto ,close your mouth."Ianto blushed .Jack sat at the head of the table Sarah on his left and Gwen on his right.Sarah placed her small handbag on the table.
Chanel,Gwen noted,probably a knock off.
"I'll get some coffee Sir," Ianto said as he headed for the door.
"Ianto"Sarah called after him,he turned"Do you have any tea?"
"I think I have some,somewhere"his usual calm,controlled voice,sounding a little strangled.
"If It's not too much trouble,I'd prefer it" She smiled looking deep into his deep blue eyes
"I'll do my best Doctor Lewis." He said breathlessly.
"Sarah,Ianto.I'd really like you to call me Sarah"She said with a seductive smile and ran her tongue along her top teeth.The young man blushed again. God,she's beautiful ,he thought.How am I going to concentrate with her around.And he then turned and hurried from the room before the erection that was growing by the second would embarrass him completely.
They all sat around the table while they waited for Ianto to return..
Gwen looked at her with undisguised suspicion. For what seemed an age,they all sat in silence. Ianto re entered the room."Ianto,come and sit next to me"Sarah purred,pushing the chair beside her out for him.He loved the way his name sounded on her lips .He tried to remain calm as he sat beside her and passed the coffee to the others.
"I don't know how you like your tea,so I made a pot"Ianto explained,thankful that he was now sitting as his erection was returning. Just looking at her was enough to turn him on.
"For future reference Ianto,I like my tea,the same as I like my men, hot and dark with just a hint of sugar."She looked him directly in the eye and held his gaze for a little longer than was necessary.Ianto's trousers began to feel uncomfortably tight.From the corner of her eye Sarah could see the effect she was having on him and she was impressed by the size of him. Gwen,having taken a mouthful of her coffee almost choked.She couldn't believe what she was hearing. This woman flirting so openly and turning the cool,calm Ianto Jones into a quivering jelly. She glared at Sarah ."How long have you known Jack?"she asked
"Oh goodness,how many years is it now,Jack"Sarah said as she reached out and placed her hand on Jacks thigh.Jack took her hand from his leg squeezed it hard and placed it palm down on the table."A long time"She added .
"And how did you meet?"
"It's a long story"Sarah replied."I'll tell you some day"Needless to say we're close"
"How close?"Gwen asked.
"As close as a man and a woman can get"Sarah replied.
"You're lovers!"Ianto exclaimed although he wasn't that surprised,they were both beautiful people,they looked like they belonged together.
"Were"Jack said simply.
"Not any longer then?"Ianto asked unable to disguise the hope in his voice.
"Not for a long time,Ianto"Sarah replied gazing into his eyes"Not Jacks or any one's, for such a long time" Ianto swallowed hard.If she keeps doing that I'll spill my load right here in my trousers.he thought.
Reading his mind,Sarah reached into her bag and pulled out a small pack of tissues and placed them on the table in front of Ianto.He blushed
"Stop it Sarah"Jack ordered angrily.
"What?" she asked innocently,turning to face him.
"You promised not to"He was glaring at her.
Gwen glared at her too.Who the hell did she think she was coming in here and unsettling Ianto .What did she promise not to do?
"Are you sure that you're prepared for how Torchwood can change your life,for the things you'll see,experience,it can be quite frightening at times"Gwen said acidly.
"Oh,I think so Gwen"Sarah replied sweetly"But I expect you'll all be there to give me a hand if I need it.Show me how you like things done"she added,looking from Gwen to Jack and finally with a smile and a lick of her lips to Ianto.Ianto could not stop the moan that escaped him as he could fight it any longer and ejaculated."Excuse me"He croaked as he leaped from the table,knocked his chair over and rushed from the room.
"For Gods sake"Gwen said angrily."Can't you leave Ianto alone.You may be sexually frustrated but don't take it out on him"
"Whoa,lighten up"Sarah said.
"Gwen's right"Jack said.Gwen smirked
"You've forgotten the effect you have on men" he finished.
That wasn't what Gwen wanted to hear and her face fell.
"I'm sorry ,I guess it's just nerves.You know me Jack,I do and say really silly things sometimes when I'm on edge"Sarah said.
"I think the one you should be apologising to is Ianto"Gwen said pointedly.
"Oh I will"she said"profusely"she added.
"I suggest we call it a day,go home get some sleep and we'll start afresh tomorrow"Jack said"Not you Sarah,I want to talk to you"he roughly grabbed her by the arm and pulled her downstairs with him."goodnight"he called to Gwen
"Goodnight"Sarah called out too
Jack dragged Sarah into his office and slammed the door shut.
"You really fucked that up"he grated.
"I thought it went quite well"she replied.
"I knew you'd be trouble"he began"I was insane to think you might have changed.Perhaps this was a bad idea"
"I'm sorry Jack,I'll make amends,I promise"She said earnestly.
"Okay"he said on a deep sigh"You're going to have to work hard to get Gwen on side"
Sarah forced a wry smile.
"And Ianto is almost certain to go blind,thanks to you"He finished.
"Blind?"She queried
"Don't be naive Sarah,the man had a hard on the size of the water tower, he's already come once and he'll be wanking himself stupid tonight"
"Well perhaps if I'm quick I can catch him up,I'd hate for him to go blind"She said walking around his desk and reaching for her clothes .
"You stay away from Ianto"He warned."He's been through enough,he doesn't need you messing with his head"
"It's not his head I'm interested in"she said
"Sarah,I'm serious,don't play around with him."
"Okay Captain,Sir,message received and understood "She said as she took the tie from around her waist and began to unbutton the shirt.
"You can undress in the bathroom"He said.
"What ever for Jack,it's not like you haven't seen it all before"She slipped the shirt off and dropped it,along with his tie on the floor"I can remember a time when you couldn't wait to get me naked.What is it Jack,don't you find me attractive any more?"She stood facing him her hands on her hips,legs apart,completely naked apart from her shoes.
"You know I do"He said huskily.She was the most physically and mentally attractive woman he had ever known,and the most frustrating .
"How about just once more Jack,for old times sake,right here on your desk,before you become my boss,after all I don't actually start working for you until the morning."
"A minute ago you were ready to go chasing after Ianto"He accused.
"I was only playing Jack"She said taking two steps towards him."He's cute,but he's just a boy,what I need right now is a man,a man who knows my body,a man who knows how to make me come so hard that it almost drives me insane,I need you ,Jack."
For a moment he was so tempted as he studied her,her beautiful face,a face that had haunted his dreams since the first day that he'd seen her,even though she'd only been a young girl.His gazed moved down her body ,her full breasts,small waist,the curve of her hips,the soft dark curls between her thighs,it took all his will power to turn his back on her"Get dressed Sarah and I'll drive you home.
"Spoil sport"She said pouting and then laughed huskily.She dressed quickly."All right you can look now"She told him.
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As the rain had stopped,Sarah suggested they walk to her apartment. Jack was happy to oblige,it had turned into a lovely balmy evening.
"Why did you move from Riverside?" He asked her,"I thought you liked it there?"
"I did"She began"But the neighbours were getting too friendly.I can't afford to let anyone get too close,you know how it is"
"So,you bought a newly built apartment,after telling me that you didn't like modern living"
"I did didn't I"She admitted"The estate agent talked me into looking at this place"She said as they reached the main door."Come up and I'll show you why I bought it"
The lobby was all white with several large black pots with green leafy houseplants in them., all very expensive looking.The security guard looked up"Good evening Doctor Lewis"He said cheerfully.He looked at Jack quizzically.
"Good evening Will"Sarah beamed"This is Captain Harkness,he can come and go as he pleases,until I get fed up with him and I hope he'll be coming here frequently"
"Uh,ahem,very well Doctor Lewis"He said a little flustered.
They walked to the lift.Once inside Sarah pressed the button for the top floor.Jack was shaking his head.
"What?"She was trying not to laugh.
"You really love making people feel uncomfortable,don't you?"He said
"Don't know what you mean"She said.They both laughed..
When they reached the door of her apartment she unlocked the door and pushed it open"Welcome to my home Jack"She said as she beckoned for him to follow her.Once he was in she closed the door and turned on the lights.
"Drink?"She asked as she walked through into her living room.Jack followed
"No"He replied,looking around the stark living space"Thank you"he added
"You don't mind if I do?"She asked
"No you go ahead"He said as he watched her walk over to a cabinet and pull out a bottle of single malt whiskey and a crystal tumbler and pour a large measure.
"You still drinking too much?"He asked.She shrugged.
"It's not as if it's gonna kill me is it"She said,trying to sound flippant but failing.
"Where's all your furniture?"He asked, deftly changing the subject.
"Some how chintz just didn't quite fit in,although I did keep one piece"She said as she crossed the room and pushed open a door.The bedroom door.Jack followed,but stopped dead in the doorway,his eyes fixed on the old fashioned king sized brass bed that dominated the room.Her bed,the bed where they had made love so many times in the past"I couldn't bear to part with it"She said simply"But I didn't bring you up to show you this.For heavens sake Jack,come in I'm not going to pounce on you,much as I'd like to"she said grabbing him by the arm and dragging him into the room.She released him and then crossed to the wall opposite, pressed a button on the wall and as the blinds moved to one side She said"This is the reason I bought the appartement"And with that she unlocked the big glass door and slid it to one side,she stepped out onto the balcony.Jack followed.
"This is the reason"She said again waving her arm across the view of Cardiff bay.The moon was casting it's silver light upon the suface of the water.The night sky full of a million stars."When I stand out here on a night like this"She began whistfully"I feel a little less home sick".
"It's breath taking"he said
"If only"She said"If only,it really could take my breath away When daylight returns and I realise that I have no real home,I don't belong any where any more"Jack heard the catch in her voice and in a moment he'd taken her arms and turned her around and seeing the tears falling silently from her beautiful eyes.He pulled her to him and she buried her face in the warmth of his shoulder.He stroked her hair."I'm tired Jack"She said,her voice muffled,she pulled away from his hold and turned back to look out at the Bay"Living every day knowing that it's never going to change,with no one to talk to.No one to share my feelings with"
"You have me"He said
"No I don't Jack,not any more.I haven't seen you in such a long time.I think if I could I'd end it all right here and now,I would.I've tried you know,killing myself,but I always wake up.I'm tired of being alone Jack"She tuned back to face him and threw her still full tumbler against the wall"Tell me what to do Jack,I don't think I can stand it any more,you seem so in control,how can I be like you,live like you ?"
"I wish I had the answer,but I don't "he said"It's hell for me too this lifeless living"He reached for her and she went willingly into his arms.
"This is the only time I ever feel completly happy Jack,when you hold me like this."She said looking up,they gazed into each others eyes,two tormented souls and then he pulled her closer,he glared down at her murmuring frustratedly,cupping her head tightly and covering her mouth with his
It was no gentle kiss.Every bit of his pain and frustration was in it,bringing a cruelty to his mouth that had not been there when he'd kissed her earlier.Even so,it brought a feeling of calm,a feeling of belonging,his touch driving her despair far away ,right out of her mind,Instantly aroused,she melted,moving closer and her movement seemed to bring him to his senses.His head lifted and he eased her away,not releasing her but giving her the opportunity to move from him.He looked at her ruefully but she stared back entranced,her lips soft and swollen,her eyes closing as she swayed into him.He pulled her closer .She couldn't speak.She was even afraid of her own actions,her arms tightening around him,pulling him closer,accepting his kiss hungrily when he took her lips again.
Her fingers knotted into his hair.Pressing her body harder against his.He groaned.The proof of his desire for her was pressing against her stomach,sending her temperature soaring.His hands following the curve of her buttocks,pulling her closer still,as he dragged her mouth from hers.
Her passion glazed eyes focussed on him."Make love to me Jack"She pleaded.He knew that it was madness,he'd been fighting it since he'd seen her in the bar earlier but he wanted her so badly that right now nothing else mattered.Taking her hand in his he led her to the bedroom.Once by the bed Sarah kicked off her shoes,she was more than happy when Jack began to undress her.He reached around her to undo the zip on her skirt,then one by one undid the buttons on her top,he threw it across the floor and she wriggled until her skirt fell to the floor.She stood there in just her wispy lace panties.
Jacks eyes trailed hungrily down the length of her body and back up again,resting on the swell of her breasts.His hands were hot as he cupped each breast gently,planting a kiss beteen them.A surge of heat ran through her,her knees wobbled.Swaying, she threw her head back,his name escaping from her.
Taking one hard nipple into his mouth,he suckled gently.Desperate mewling sounds came from some place deep inside Sarah.She could not stop them.
The next thing she knew,she was flat on her back on the bed and Jack was pulling off her panties.... with his teeth.The noises welling up inside of her could not be contained as his teeth scraped the gentle flesh along her inner thigh and his tongue teased it's way down the length of her legs.
Wrapped up in the most exquisite sensations ,Sarah watched with undivided concentration as he raised himself up and proceded to strip for her.She was thankful the process didn't take long as
she didn't think she could wait much longer before begging him to hurry.Shirtless his body was exposed by the moonlight spilling from the balcony doors.He was as beautiful as she remembered.
Jack divested himself of his boots and socks,followed by his trousers.A pair of plain white boxer shorts tented out in as obvious display of his arousal that was fully exposed a second later when he tossed them among the growing pile of his clothing on the floor. All muscle and sinew he took Sarah's breath away.
"You're so beautiful" She sighed.
Lowering himself over her,Jack pressed the length of himself against her belly,reminding her of how he could fill her completely.
His lips touched hers,long,liquid kisses that carried her away as Jack prodded the seam of her lips with the tip of his tongue.When she had laid alone in bed at night imagining making love with Jack again she had neglected to include the tenderness of his kisses.
Kisses that were as demanding and soul searching.
Moaning,Sarah parted her lips for him and Jack thrust his tongue inside.Writhing with pleasure,she placed her hands on either side of his neck and held him close.Without breaking the kiss,she wrapped her legs around his and splayed her fingers through his hair.
Never had she ever connected with another human being as she did with Jack.
Sarah reached down and took his shaft in her hand and sqeezed gently.He was hard and hot.And vunerable.It gave her the most incredible sense of power to hold this man in the palm of her hand.And it filled her with an overwhelming sense of love for him.Oh yes she loved him,she always had. She released his cock and returned her hands to his thick dark hair.
She told herself she was a fool to still be in love with a man,who would never commit himself to any one woman.
Then she heard herself scream,and rational thought dissolved into nothingness.It was not a scream of fright or of pain,but rather primal reaction to Jack pressing the tip of his shaft against her clitoris.Sarah arched her back.She dug her finger nails into the hard plane of his back and unleashed the animal inside her.
"Too long,Sarah, too long"Jack rasped and with that he plunged deep inside her with an urgency that surprised even him. Sarah gave a small cry of surprise, having not been with anyone since the last time with Jack,but it was utter bliss being filled so completely by him again.Of surrounding him with her warm willing flesh.Of simply letting go and letting herself go crazy.
Moving her body in unison with his,Sarah met him stroke for furious stroke.She climaxed quickly.Clawing and gasping and forgetting where she was,she called out his name as if it were a magical incantation.The sensations assaulting her from every direction were sublime.Her body clenched in spasms of white hot flame,demanding that Jack succumb to his own need.Buried to the hilt,he exploded.Throwing his head back as his orgasm hit.
Sarah filled her senses with that glorious sight,holding him deep inside her until well after the throbbing subsided.Panting and slick with sweat,Jack opened his eyes to regard her with wonder.She smiled at him almost shyly and spiraled back to earth in his arms.. As they lay in silence,she brushed a lock of damp hair from Jacks forehead.With infinate tenderness she traced an eyebrow with the tip of her index finger,stroked the cheek that would need to see a razor in the morning and raised her head up to suckle his ear.
He wrapped his warm body around her as if to say he wasn't letting her go anytime soon.Sarah didn't want to be anywhere else.Pressing an ear to his chest,she listened to the life song beating there in steady candence.A woman in love,she heard the echo of her own spirit.And for once in her life she wasn't going to let herself think about her endless future and all it's complications.Not when the present was so perfect .
And so damned fleeting.
