Second Floor Common Room: So Very Early Friday Morning

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack? Couldn't sleep. So he threw on a pair of jeans and headed for the common room, where he learned that staring intently at the coffee pot did not make it drip any faster.

Neither did smiling at it. Or sweet talk, but eventually he had a cup of coffee. Add in a couch to sprawl on, Doctor What on the TV, and nowhere to be until morning workshops, and it wasn't a bad way to start the day.

[Open, of course, though all may be sleeping.]

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[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

Having just left this common room a few hours ago, Cedric's not sure why he finds himself back there. But, upon seeing Jack situated in the common room, he decides it'd been a good idea to come down.

"You're up awfully early," he says, taking a seat next to him.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack smiled and put an arm around Cedric, very happy to see him. "So are you," he pointed out. "Couldn't sleep?"

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"I slept some," he says and leans against him. "Just wasn't very tired at all. I spent most of last night in here."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"I wondered where you were. I feel like I haven't seen you in a week." Jack laughed and rubbed Cedric's arm. "Which would be because I haven't. Did you have fun?"

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"It was...yes, fun. Jaye believes she's going to blow up today due to flying some ship and she told me she'll miss my accent. Cameron Mitchell apparently can dance on walls and Sam offered me ice cream."

Cedric doesn't look boggled, just amused.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"The things I miss when I stay in my room." Jack just shook his head, not the least bit surprised by any of it. "Did Cam demonstrate this talent? Because nothing he does would surprise me. He still has my shirt. And that explains Jaye on the radio." Thoughtfully, he asked, "What sort of ice cream?"

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Cam said that he couldn't demonstrate his talent for fear of rabid fans. I've told Jaye that I'd like her to remain in one piece and I'm not sure what type of ice cream as I didn't actually have any," he says. "I think it might've been chocolate. Or something with chocolate in it."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack snorted. "He wishes, Jaye should definitely stay alive, and did Sam seem okay?" Because Jack had listened to the radio, and Sam in need of cheering up plus chocolate anything made him wonder.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"She did ask me what I did to combat moodiness," he says after thinking for awhile. "I haven't seen her much lately so I don't know if that was rhetorical or something pointing to her mood."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

He'd find Sam later and ask her, but for the moment, "And did you have any good advice? Like spending more time with Jacks?" Grinning, he tightened his arm around Cedric. "Because I hear that helps. Might be why you've been moody lately -- not enough Jack in your day."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

He laughs and says, "I told her I try to forget the mood but your reason is much more logical and more enjoyable. I haven't had enough Jacks this week. It's a sad situation."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Lack of Jacks is a terrible affliction," he nodded solemnly. "It can be irreversible if left untreated for too long." His grin was trying very hard to sneak back, but he kept it under control. "I'd hate to see you go through withdrawl."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Ah, then this mood of mine is completely your fault," he says as seriously as he can. "You should remedy it."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"I have been neglecting you terribly." Jack shifted so he was facing Cedric, and lifted one hand to slide around to the nape of his neck, squeezing gently. "I'll have to do something about that." Smiling just a little, he kissed him, intending it to be light, but it had been a week since he'd seen Cedric, and it quickly became more intense.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

Cedric readily agrees with the 'it's been a week' sentiment and he slides a hand across Jack's cheek, fingers rubbing Jack's hair.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

This early in the morning, with no one else around, Jack saw no reason to rein himself in, common room or no. Sliding both hands into Cedric's hair, he went up on his knees, throwing one leg over Cedric's to straddle him and deepen the kiss, his tongue teasing along his bottom lip.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

He leans back against the chair and slides arms around Jack's waist but can't help muttering, "Anyone could walk in or walk by."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Drawing in a deep breath, he pulled back. "True." Not that it bothered Jack, but Cedric wasn't him. Kissing him gently and with great control, he reclaimed his seat next to Cedric. "I missed you this week."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"I missed you too," Cedric says and slides his own arm around Jack's shoulders, staying close. "If it wasn't the common room..." He stops and leans over to whisper in Jack's ear, "...I'd be naked now."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"If it wasn't the common room," and Jack rubbed his nose behind Cedric's ear, nipping at his earlobe, "you would have been naked about five minutes ago." Lifting his head slightly, he smiled. "But it is and you're not. Although..."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"Although?" Cedric repeats, pulling back to look at Jack.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"The common room problem could be rectified." Jack slipped one hand under Cedric's shirt, dragging his nails lightly across the skin of his back. "Which would solve the other problem."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

"And how would you solve this problem?" Cedric asks though he thinks he might know.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Fancy a walk?" Jack's hand slipped lower to slide under Cedric's waistband, thumb brushing across his tailbone. "I know a nice little place, just down the hall."

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

Cedric's almost too distracted to answer. He does manage a nod though and, thankfully, doesn't stumble when attempting to get to his feet.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"This morning just keeps getting better." Jack stood up and wrapped his hands around Cedric's shoulders, propelling him towards the door.

[chasingsnitches.livejournal.com]

And Cedric is more than happy to get his legs moving and head exactly where he knows they're going.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack grinned and kissed the back of Cedric's neck as they left the common room for more naked-friendly territory (http://time-agent.livejournal.com/43952.html).