m_findlow

Title: Huddled for warmth
Fandom: Torchwood
Characters: Jack, Ianto
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 300 words
Content notes: none
Author notes: Written for Advent Calendar Day 15 - Cuddle me. It’s cold. at fffc
Summary: Buddy has the same idea as Ianto, but Ianto isn't as keen on sharing.

Ianto snuggled up against Jack's side on the sofa, wrapping an arm around him as he pressed his face into the warm folds of Jack's knitted jumper.

'Someone's a little clingy today,' Jack mused, setting down his book on the side table so that he could readjust himself to allow Ianto a more comfortable spot, letting his own arms snake around him. 'What's the occasion?'

Ianto shrugged at little bit deeper into the fleecy collar of his own jumper. 'Cuddle me. It's cold.'

By the time Jack was done, he was half lying on the sofa with Ianto lying on top of him. 'Better?' Jack asked, as Ianto repositioned himself against Jack's side, head and arm draped over Jack's chest. They looked like a tangle of fluffy jumpers and blankets as the snow outside their cosy home continued to fall on a quiet Sunday afternoon.

'Much better,' Ianto agreed. He let his eyes close for a moment before a strange damp sensation touched his hand dangling over Jack's side. He cracked open an eye to find it almost level with two brown ones set in a face of jet black fur. A tiny whine uttered from the dog's mouth. 'My Jack. Not yours,' Ianto stated, fixing their pet with a look. He continued to let out pathetic little noises.

'Aw, maybe he's cold and wants a cuddle too,' Jack said, reaching out and rubbing a soft, floppy ear.

'Too bad,' Ianto replied. 'How often do we get moments like this with no interruptions?'

'I have enough cuddles for both of you,' Jack insisted, patting the sofa. Buddy didn't hesitate in jumping up and settling himself on Jack's other side, his black head resting not that far from Ianto's own.

Ianto reached out to scratch it. 'Fine. Just this once, though.'