The Bits In Between

For the first time, Jack felt like he was home. Home was a blue box that was bigger on the inside and never stood still for long, but he felt like he belonged. He even had a family. A family he would happily shag at any given moment, but a family.

All three of them were in the study, looking up information about various alien plant life. They had recently been attacked by some nasty flora and they wanted to be prepared. Jack was sat at a desk with his feet up. The Doctor was at one end of the sofa. Rose was on the floor on her stomach.

Jack looked at them both over the top of his book. He knew they had no idea how transparent they were. They thought they were subtle, and maybe they were, but his military training made sure he didn’t miss much. He caught the sidelong glances, longing looks, secret smiles, and covert touches. Like now, the Doctor was studying Rose’s bum more than his book. Rose would occasionally take her hand from the floor to the Doctor’s foot, up to the ankle and back down. Jack shook his head and smiled to himself.

In the few months he had spent with them, he knew very quickly where his place was. Actually, he knew as soon as the Doctor had picked Rose back up from dipping her that first night. The look he received definitely said, “Hands off, she’s mine.” He really was fine with it, however, if either or both offered, and he most certainly wouldn’t turn them down.

His suspicions were confirmed when, about two weeks in, he was bored and looking for something or someone to occupy his time. He had just raised his hand to knock on Rose’s door when he heard a crash from across the hall. He was ready to bust down the door when he heard a moan. He recognized what type of moan that was. He had been the cause of quite a few of them.

Well, he knew they were having fun. He walked away and decided to flirt with the TARDIS. He was pretty sure she liked him.

From then on, he would hear them. Their Rose was a bit of a screamer. If he was more of a gentleman he would have asked to them to keep it down. Or at least alert them that he knew and was scandalized. But as it was, he didn’t mind and it kind of turned him on.

Rose got up and stretched. She walked over beside him and grabbed a book from a high shelf. Not being one to miss an opportunity, Jack pinched her bum. She attempted to look shocked and offended. She failed. The both laughed and she put herself at the other end of the sofa.

Awhile later, they decided it was time to let their guard down. Or they just forgot he was there. Rose swung her legs around so that her bare feet landed on the Doctor’s lap. Without missing a beat, the Doctor’s hand went down and started to rub them. He was quite sure she purred and started to knead his leg.

The Doctor noticeably shifted in his seat. Jack’s eyes went directly to the source of his discomfort. He decided that maybe now was the best time to give them some privacy.

His curiosity got the better of him though and he waited outside the door. Not long after he heard her giggle and him growl. Then there was the undeniable sound of clothing hitting the floor. He decided to leave then.

Later at dinner, Rose couldn’t keep the smirk off her face. Neither could Jack. He couldn’t handle it anymore. He told them he knew and if they wanted company, he would happily join them. They looked surprised at the first part but not the second. They politely turned him down and no longer tried to keep their relationship a secret from him.

Now, if he could only get them to say the words he knew they hadn’t yet said out loud.