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Friday the 13th ->24 hours to salvation
A Torchwood fanfiction
Jack faces one of his biggest nightmares: 14 months worth of filework
and he is going to finish it within 24 hours
_____________________________________

Friday 13th, 00:00am; a man is chuckling.
"Are you for real? Well, I'll think about it but only under one condition..."
00:01. 23 hours and 59 minutes to go.

******************

07:50 Jack Harkness is working.
His desk is buried under a mountain of case files and he is resolved to finish every single one within 12 hours. The clock is ticking but this work is slowly beginning to get on his nerves; Jack can't help a low growl while he struggles through this tiresome work.
"Ianto! Coffee!"
"Coming!"

07:55 Ianto Jones is grinning on his way to Jack's office.
6 cups of coffee and one box of biscuits since Jack started working; everything goes according to plan.
"Here is your coffee, brought you some biscuits to go with it."
The captain looks briefly up, gives him a smirk and takes up the cup with his left while he continues writing with his right; he is going to make it in time.

9:32 Gwen is knocking on Jack's doorframe
No change in rift activity but three curious team members plus a silent one drew her to his office.
"Wow... that's... a lot. Need any help with it?"
"Nope, just leave me."
"Fine, just call me if you change your mind."
Gwen shakes her head and walks off; seems to be something between Jack and Ianto.
Poor lamb, Jack's probably being moody again.

9:58 Reservation confirmed, perfect.

10:47 "Oi, Ianto!"
Ianto doesn't turn around when he gets a ball of paper thrown at the back of his head
"What Owen?"
"Is Jack out of bounds today or why did he suddenly decide to finish the paperwork for the last 14 months?"
"Don't know what you're talking about, he's just doing his job."
"...Riiight...oh I know. It's not him, it's you!"
"Not everything on this planet is about sex Owen."
"Not when it concerns you two."
"Not sure whether I should be disturbed about the fact that you are concerned about our sex life."
"Hah! I knew it was about sex! What did he do?"
"Excuse me?"
"He must have done something or you wouldn't be out of bounds today."
"Who said I was?"
"Wait a minute...did you just say you're available for sex?"
"Certainly not but I do appreciate your interest Owen, next time maybe."
Owen just stares at the winking Welshman before his face turns bright red.
"Wha...??? Oh forget it! It's not worth it."
Ianto chuckles while the doctor walks away muttering something about perverted tea-boys.
Revenge can be so sweet at times.

11:16 Rift alarm.
Jack bangs his head on the desk. Why today?
Hmpf, Friday the 13th... he should have known it.
He grabs his coat and hurries out of his office.
"So, what have we got? It better be urgent."

11:52 Our team is dodging anvils which seem to materialise out of air.
"This is ridiculous!"
"Tell me about it Gwen, and I thought the rain of black cats was bad."
"I hope it won't be pianos next."
"Jack, we can't do this forever. Tosh is already close to collapsing."
"I...I'm ...huh...fine Owen...it's better than the cats. I was not allergic to anvils the last time I checked."
"Still won't stop them from crushing you if you don't pay attent... ANVIL!!!"

12:33 Jack is giving a frightened teenage-Alien boy a stern talking to
"This is nothing a kid like you should possess, especially not if they are just visitors on a different planet like you and your little friends."
He looks at his watch and grumbles:
"You've wasted more than one hour of my precious time. You're lucky that I don't intend to waste any more of it on you. Consider your gadget as confiscated!"
Jack storms back to the SUV, Ianto gives the intimidated boy a pat on the head and a "Just don't do it again"-expression before he nudges him back to his friends and their means of transportation which bears an uncanny resemblance to a giant horseshoe.
"IANTO!!!"
He shakes his head, chuckling. "Coming!"
"Glad to hear that, now hurry!"

13:03 "Lunch time! Time to tell me what you want."
Ianto walks around collecting the orders. Gwen looks like she wants to say something but bites her lip and gives him her request instead. Owen doesn't look up when Ianto asks and just demands the usual. And from Jack he gets just a grunt which he interprets as 'the usual'
Tosh exchanges a few meaningful glances with him and quickly gazes around before she speaks to him
"Got it, here's the number."
The Asian woman feels a wave of complacency washing over her when she watches the joy radiating off the young man next to her.
"Thank you so much, I owe you Tosh."
"It's okay."
Ianto smiles at her "That means one deluxe sushi for you, I pay."
"Really?"
He almost loses his balance when a beaming Tosh hugs him stormily.
Ianto chuckles and straightens his suit and tie.
"Yup, expect the really good stuff."
“IANTO?”
“YOU ROARED, JACK?”
"COFFEE!"

13:57 Massive Weevil attack in the centre of Cardiff
"Noooo!!!" Jack rushes past the team to the SUV.
"Come on, hurry up!"

14:34 Owen and Ianto are hunting down a group of five Weevils while Jack is shouting instructions down the comms.
"Whatever it is you two are up to, I hope it ends today...for all of us...or I'll have to shoot him."
"Owen, I...WEEVIL!"

15:47 Back in the hub Ianto inspects the contents of a large box that was just delivered.
Perfect. He puts it under the counter before he makes his way back down, everything depends on Jack now...

16:57 Half of the files are finished.
Jack can't suppress a groan after counting the remaining ones; there's got to be a faster way than this!
"IANTO, COFFEE!"

19:00 32 cups of coffee, that's a new record.
Ianto wonders how Jack copes without his bladder exploding or so when the captain rushes past him heading to the loo.
Obviously he doesn't, the captain is just really good at running.

19:03 Jack hurries back into his office, he grabs a fresh cup of coffee out of Ianto's hand when he passes him, gives him a quick peck on the cheek and a glance obviously designed to make Ianto's legs wobble. Oh he can't wait for tonight.

20:11 The Team is leaving for the day.
Tosh wishes Ianto a lot of fun when she leaves but not without giving him something else first.
"Though it would be great to...accomplish it."
Ianto blushes instantly but is grinning from ear to ear nonetheless.
"Oh, that just earned you sushi for the next week."
She gives him a hug and winks at him
"I hoped you would say that."

21:27 Jack is getting desperate...and hungry.
He picks one of the sandwiches Ianto made him with his left and takes a large bite.
Jack is in the process of finishing the sandwich when a noisy 'CROAARK' breaks the peaceful silence in the hub.
The sandwich is harshly shoved back onto the plate and Jack leaves his desk with a groan, cursing himself for not eating something earlier.
"What now?"

22:04 Jack makes a mental note to himself.
Myfanwy doesn't like giant plushies with red hearts on it...
It should be as new after some washing...and stitching...and stuffing…
Maybe Rhys should buy Gwen another one, would be much easier
Could have been the dried lavender inside the plushie which made the pteranodon aggressive…
Then he sees the still remaining pile of files and starts to panic.

22:17 Ianto is washing his hands.
He fed Myfanwy some chocolate; it should keep her calm for the rest of the evening.

22:30 Ten more to go!
Jack is hurrying; only one hour and thirty minutes until dead-line and he is resolved to make it in time.

22:57 Ianto draws the box out again. Time to get ready.

23:04 Five to go; Jack's hand is flying over the paper.
His writing is barely readable now but it doesn't matter, he reasons, as long as he can read it.

23:29 Ianto puts a lot of goodies on a tray; he is sure Jack will enjoy his reward.

23: 56 "DONE!"
Jack drops the pen and leans back into his chair, visibly exhausted.
He wants his reward, now, and the anticipation is killing him.

23:57 "Good to hear that, Jack."
Ianto is leaning on his doorframe with a big smirk on his face.

23:58 The captain is speechless.
Ianto is looking absolutely stunning in grey tails, top hat, gloves, fitting trousers and leather boots.

23:59 "Wow"
"You like it?"
"Like?" Jack points down "What would you say?"
Ianto chuckles and slowly stalks towards his lover like a predator.

Saturday 14th 00:00 am:

"Happy Valentine's Day Jack"
The kiss is mind-blowing and takes Jack's mind quickly off his sore hand.
"You've been such a good boy finishing all your homework in time... I’ll let you choose: Master ..."
Only now Jack realizes what Ianto has been carrying in his left "...or horse." it is a short, flexible riding whip.
Jack takes a deep gulp as his mind has just exploded; all he manages to reply is a gurgled "Guh"
His young lover just gives him a knowing smile and a soft kiss on his lips.
"Seems like I'll be making an exception today since you were so good. Both it is then."
He pauses a second to give Jack a devastating smile before he continues in his most seducing voice.
"Down! I want you on all fours just like a good horse ought to be."

******************

3:00 Both are lying in Jack's cot.
His arms are draped over Ianto's chest while he kisses his exhausted boy lazily.
"Ever told you I don't deserve you?"
The other man turns his head around and opens one eye sleepily to gaze at Jack.
"At times."
"Well..."Jack cups Ianto's face and kisses him "It's true, you're amazing...and hot!"
The young Welshman just chuckles "Good to know."
"I've booked us a table for tonight by the way and I want you perfectly attired."
"You know me Jack..."
The young man reaches out to grab the top hat and puts it on his head before he turns towards his lover again.
"I'm always perfecty attired for every occasion."
The captain can't hide a smirk.
"Oh, yes you are! ...Just one question... where did you get this outfit so fast?"
"Tosh found the number of a tailor who does period outfits for Television. Fortunately he got these cancelled pieces in my size and was so nice to sell them to me for a reasonable price."
"And the whip?"
"A present from Tosh...she said it would complement my outfit."
"Seems I owe her a big thank you."
He chuckles and begins to attack Ianto's neck again
"Hmm...she's getting sushi for the next week."
Jack tightens his arms around his young lover's body, trapping him practically under his limbs and kisses Ianto's nose-tip.
"This is definitely more worth than a month of the best sushi you can get in Cardiff; you've got the better deal."
Ianto starts laughing.
"I know. I should have gone to trade."
"Ooh" Jack growls
"Don't you dare Ianto Jones. We need you in here...especially me."
He nods down at himself
"See?"
The young man just cocks his right eyebrow and replies in his best business voice.
"I understand, Sir"
Jack grins like a maniac when Ianto progresses on solving his little problem
"I hoped you would."

10:00 Both men emerge from Jack's office looking slightly dishevelled.
Gwen gawks at them before she walks away giggling; Owen pretends he didn’t notice and Tosh just smiles knowingly.
“Had fun last night?”
A moony smile and a short trip into the land of fantasy and recollection later Ianto finally replies.
“Yeah…it’s two weeks sushi and/or other high class food now…”
He winks at the beaming woman.
“Jack pays.”

Description
Friday the 13th ->24 hours to salvation
A Torchwood fanfiction
Jack faces one of his biggest nightmares: 14 months worth of filework
and he is going to finish it within 24 hours
_____________________________________

Friday 13th, 00:00am; a man is chuckling.
"Are you for real? Well, I'll think about it but only under one condition..."
00:01. 23 hours and 59 minutes to go.

******************

07:50 Jack Harkness is working.
His desk is buried under a mountain of case files and he is resolved to finish every single one within 12 hours. The clock is ticking but this work is slowly beginning to get on his nerves; Jack can't help a low growl while he struggles through this tiresome work.
"Ianto! Coffee!"
"Coming!"

07:55 Ianto Jones is grinning on his way to Jack's office.
6 cups of coffee and one box of biscuits since Jack started working; everything goes according to plan.
"Here is your coffee, brought you some biscuits to go with it."
The captain looks briefly up, gives him a smirk and takes up the cup with his left while he continues writing with his right; he is going to make it in time.

9:32 Gwen is knocking on Jack's doorframe
No change in rift activity but three curious team members plus a silent one drew her to his office.
"Wow... that's... a lot. Need any help with it?"
"Nope, just leave me."
"Fine, just call me if you change your mind."
Gwen shakes her head and walks off; seems to be something between Jack and Ianto.
Poor lamb, Jack's probably being moody again.

9:58 Reservation confirmed, perfect.

10:47 "Oi, Ianto!"
Ianto doesn't turn around when he gets a ball of paper thrown at the back of his head
"What Owen?"
"Is Jack out of bounds today or why did he suddenly decide to finish the paperwork for the last 14 months?"
"Don't know what you're talking about, he's just doing his job."
"...Riiight...oh I know. It's not him, it's you!"
"Not everything on this planet is about sex Owen."
"Not when it concerns you two."
"Not sure whether I should be disturbed about the fact that you are concerned about our sex life."
"Hah! I knew it was about sex! What did he do?"
"Excuse me?"
"He must have done something or you wouldn't be out of bounds today."
"Who said I was?"
"Wait a minute...did you just say you're available for sex?"
"Certainly not but I do appreciate your interest Owen, next time maybe."
Owen just stares at the winking Welshman before his face turns bright red.
"Wha...??? Oh forget it! It's not worth it."
Ianto chuckles while the doctor walks away muttering something about perverted tea-boys.
Revenge can be so sweet at times.

11:16 Rift alarm.
Jack bangs his head on the desk. Why today?
Hmpf, Friday the 13th... he should have known it.
He grabs his coat and hurries out of his office.
"So, what have we got? It better be urgent."

11:52 Our team is dodging anvils which seem to materialise out of air.
"This is ridiculous!"
"Tell me about it Gwen, and I thought the rain of black cats was bad."
"I hope it won't be pianos next."
"Jack, we can't do this forever. Tosh is already close to collapsing."
"I...I'm ...huh...fine Owen...it's better than the cats. I was not allergic to anvils the last time I checked."
"Still won't stop them from crushing you if you don't pay attent... ANVIL!!!"

12:33 Jack is giving a frightened teenage-Alien boy a stern talking to
"This is nothing a kid like you should possess, especially not if they are just visitors on a different planet like you and your little friends."
He looks at his watch and grumbles:
"You've wasted more than one hour of my precious time. You're lucky that I don't intend to waste any more of it on you. Consider your gadget as confiscated!"
Jack storms back to the SUV, Ianto gives the intimidated boy a pat on the head and a "Just don't do it again"-expression before he nudges him back to his friends and their means of transportation which bears an uncanny resemblance to a giant horseshoe.
"IANTO!!!"
He shakes his head, chuckling. "Coming!"
"Glad to hear that, now hurry!"

13:03 "Lunch time! Time to tell me what you want."
Ianto walks around collecting the orders. Gwen looks like she wants to say something but bites her lip and gives him her request instead. Owen doesn't look up when Ianto asks and just demands the usual. And from Jack he gets just a grunt which he interprets as 'the usual'
Tosh exchanges a few meaningful glances with him and quickly gazes around before she speaks to him
"Got it, here's the number."
The Asian woman feels a wave of complacency washing over her when she watches the joy radiating off the young man next to her.
"Thank you so much, I owe you Tosh."
"It's okay."
Ianto smiles at her "That means one deluxe sushi for you, I pay."
"Really?"
He almost loses his balance when a beaming Tosh hugs him stormily.
Ianto chuckles and straightens his suit and tie.
"Yup, expect the really good stuff."
“IANTO?”
“YOU ROARED, JACK?”
"COFFEE!"

13:57 Massive Weevil attack in the centre of Cardiff
"Noooo!!!" Jack rushes past the team to the SUV.
"Come on, hurry up!"

14:34 Owen and Ianto are hunting down a group of five Weevils while Jack is shouting instructions down the comms.
"Whatever it is you two are up to, I hope it ends today...for all of us...or I'll have to shoot him."
"Owen, I...WEEVIL!"

15:47 Back in the hub Ianto inspects the contents of a large box that was just delivered.
Perfect. He puts it under the counter before he makes his way back down, everything depends on Jack now...

16:57 Half of the files are finished.
Jack can't suppress a groan after counting the remaining ones; there's got to be a faster way than this!
"IANTO, COFFEE!"

19:00 32 cups of coffee, that's a new record.
Ianto wonders how Jack copes without his bladder exploding or so when the captain rushes past him heading to the loo.
Obviously he doesn't, the captain is just really good at running.

19:03 Jack hurries back into his office, he grabs a fresh cup of coffee out of Ianto's hand when he passes him, gives him a quick peck on the cheek and a glance obviously designed to make Ianto's legs wobble. Oh he can't wait for tonight.

20:11 The Team is leaving for the day.
Tosh wishes Ianto a lot of fun when she leaves but not without giving him something else first.
"Though it would be great to...accomplish it."
Ianto blushes instantly but is grinning from ear to ear nonetheless.
"Oh, that just earned you sushi for the next week."
She gives him a hug and winks at him
"I hoped you would say that."

21:27 Jack is getting desperate...and hungry.
He picks one of the sandwiches Ianto made him with his left and takes a large bite.
Jack is in the process of finishing the sandwich when a noisy 'CROAARK' breaks the peaceful silence in the hub.
The sandwich is harshly shoved back onto the plate and Jack leaves his desk with a groan, cursing himself for not eating something earlier.
"What now?"

22:04 Jack makes a mental note to himself.
Myfanwy doesn't like giant plushies with red hearts on it...
It should be as new after some washing...and stitching...and stuffing…
Maybe Rhys should buy Gwen another one, would be much easier
Could have been the dried lavender inside the plushie which made the pteranodon aggressive…
Then he sees the still remaining pile of files and starts to panic.

22:17 Ianto is washing his hands.
He fed Myfanwy some chocolate; it should keep her calm for the rest of the evening.

22:30 Ten more to go!
Jack is hurrying; only one hour and thirty minutes until dead-line and he is resolved to make it in time.

22:57 Ianto draws the box out again. Time to get ready.

23:04 Five to go; Jack's hand is flying over the paper.
His writing is barely readable now but it doesn't matter, he reasons, as long as he can read it.

23:29 Ianto puts a lot of goodies on a tray; he is sure Jack will enjoy his reward.

23: 56 "DONE!"
Jack drops the pen and leans back into his chair, visibly exhausted.
He wants his reward, now, and the anticipation is killing him.

23:57 "Good to hear that, Jack."
Ianto is leaning on his doorframe with a big smirk on his face.

23:58 The captain is speechless.
Ianto is looking absolutely stunning in grey tails, top hat, gloves, fitting trousers and leather boots.

23:59 "Wow"
"You like it?"
"Like?" Jack points down "What would you say?"
Ianto chuckles and slowly stalks towards his lover like a predator.

Saturday 14th 00:00 am:

"Happy Valentine's Day Jack"
The kiss is mind-blowing and takes Jack's mind quickly off his sore hand.
"You've been such a good boy finishing all your homework in time... I’ll let you choose: Master ..."
Only now Jack realizes what Ianto has been carrying in his left "...or horse." it is a short, flexible riding whip.
Jack takes a deep gulp as his mind has just exploded; all he manages to reply is a gurgled "Guh"
His young lover just gives him a knowing smile and a soft kiss on his lips.
"Seems like I'll be making an exception today since you were so good. Both it is then."
He pauses a second to give Jack a devastating smile before he continues in his most seducing voice.
"Down! I want you on all fours just like a good horse ought to be."

******************

3:00 Both are lying in Jack's cot.
His arms are draped over Ianto's chest while he kisses his exhausted boy lazily.
"Ever told you I don't deserve you?"
The other man turns his head around and opens one eye sleepily to gaze at Jack.
"At times."
"Well..."Jack cups Ianto's face and kisses him "It's true, you're amazing...and hot!"
The young Welshman just chuckles "Good to know."
"I've booked us a table for tonight by the way and I want you perfectly attired."
"You know me Jack..."
The young man reaches out to grab the top hat and puts it on his head before he turns towards his lover again.
"I'm always perfecty attired for every occasion."
The captain can't hide a smirk.
"Oh, yes you are! ...Just one question... where did you get this outfit so fast?"
"Tosh found the number of a tailor who does period outfits for Television. Fortunately he got these cancelled pieces in my size and was so nice to sell them to me for a reasonable price."
"And the whip?"
"A present from Tosh...she said it would complement my outfit."
"Seems I owe her a big thank you."
He chuckles and begins to attack Ianto's neck again
"Hmm...she's getting sushi for the next week."
Jack tightens his arms around his young lover's body, trapping him practically under his limbs and kisses Ianto's nose-tip.
"This is definitely more worth than a month of the best sushi you can get in Cardiff; you've got the better deal."
Ianto starts laughing.
"I know. I should have gone to trade."
"Ooh" Jack growls
"Don't you dare Ianto Jones. We need you in here...especially me."
He nods down at himself
"See?"
The young man just cocks his right eyebrow and replies in his best business voice.
"I understand, Sir"
Jack grins like a maniac when Ianto progresses on solving his little problem
"I hoped you would."

10:00 Both men emerge from Jack's office looking slightly dishevelled.
Gwen gawks at them before she walks away giggling; Owen pretends he didn’t notice and Tosh just smiles knowingly.
“Had fun last night?”
A moony smile and a short trip into the land of fantasy and recollection later Ianto finally replies.
“Yeah…it’s two weeks sushi and/or other high class food now…”
He winks at the beaming woman.
“Jack pays.”