Affection | bowstrung

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“And I promise to do my absolute best to come home to you.” It was something Alec actually thought about now. Before it had been mission after mission and doing what he’d been raised to do. Now he felt like he had someone to come home to. He chuckled a little and shrugged before he said, “Yeah well…I’m still a bit new to it all.” It was true. Magnus was his first real relationship, everything else had been daydreams. He nuzzled against Magnus as his arms went more around him to keep him close. “I never would. You’ve been the best thing to happen to me. Thank you for fighting for us. I don’t know what would have happened to me if I hadn’t met you.” Chances are he’d have either married for his family and would have been unhappy or he would have stayed alone and he would be unhappy anyway. Either way he was happier than he ever could be. “You make me so happy. And I hope that you are happy with me too.” He moved enough to kiss Magnus’s cheeks. There were times when he could hardly keep his hands or his mouth to himself. And Magnus had been right earlier when he said that he had a love for romantic thins. Alec had always been a romantic at heart.

It had always been some unconscious resignation that everyone he cared about would leave, be it for death or they got tired of him (just look at the toxicity that had been his relationship with a certain blonde vampire). Something when it came to Alec was soul deep, just the thought of Alec not coming home made Magnus ache on a level he’d never known could hurt. He looked up as he listened and chuckled. “You may not have had relationships in the past, Alexander, but you had your own demons to carry.” he replied, reaching to run his fingers through dark hair as he sighed under Alec’s kisses. “Of course I fought for us. But I fought for you first.” he answered. “I loved you the moment I saw you, but I know the majority of shadowhunters frown upon cross species, and to add on that we’re both men? I didn’t want you to be trapped into some sense of loyalty and I’m glad you made the choice to ask me on that first date.” he smiled, closing his eyes. “Would you like to shower?”

Affection | bowstrung

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“It’s not that big of a deal, Magnus. You get used to it in my line of work. That’s why I don’t wear my nicer things during missions.” And the jackets, well…that was truly unfortunate, but he wasn’t complaining. “I’ll still get a new one.” Alec’s hand drifted up to Magnus’s cheek as he kissed him back, mouth moving gently to suck on his lower lip as he often liked to do. He hummed against him and nudged his nose against the warlocks. “You better,” Alec teased with a soft smile. “You know, that’s a little worrying. There should be some limit to that.” He reached out a hand to tug Magnus down toward him. “However, the same goes for me with you. I’d go to the ends of the earth for you, hell and back, yada yada. All of that romantic stuff that people seem to eat up.” And if he was honest, he did to. “I do love you, you know. So much.”

“It’s a big deal to me, Alexander.” Magnus replied, but he was smiling as he set the torn jacket on a nearby chair. “Get a new one if you want, but I’ll still fix this one.” he countered, giving a low hum as Alec sucked on his lip. IT was a weakness Magnus had forgotten he even had until Alec had come into his life. He laughed quietly, reachign up a hand to rest it at the side of Alec’s neck. “Maybe worrying, but it’s true. I’ve waited centuries to find you, there’s not much I wouldn’t do to keep you coming home.” he answered, grinning at the words Alec chose. “You rather enjoy that romantic notion yourself, you know.” he teased, letting Alec pull him in and settling into his boyfriend’s side with ease. Cuddling Alec was very high on Magnus’ list of favorite things to do, after all. “I love you, too, Alexander. Never doubt that.”

Resting | bowstrung

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“Aku cinta kamu,” Alec murmured back. Now that he knew what the words meant, he said them around Magnus sometimes when he didn’t want to use them in English. This way they felt like they had a little more meaning than the others. Though both he said often. “Yeah yeah, I’ll sleep. You and Izzy both get on me about working.” And maybe it was true that he was a workaholic, but he couldn’t help it. He felt like he had to keep busy. He brushed his fingers soothingly through Magnus’s hair and the motion made himself close his eyes a little. “I suppose an hour of sleep wouldn’t hurt.”

Magnus chuckled sleepily, holding Alec close. “We don’t want you to overwork yourself, Alexander.” he explained. “You need to take time to relax, you can’t just keep going and going.” He yawned again and pressed closer, relaxing further as he got closer to sleep. “Just…stay…with me….a while.”

Keep My Heart | bowstrung

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Alec knew that he’d end up taking Magnus up on that offer. The idea of walking with him sounded absolutely delightful. “That would be amazing. I’ll suggest it to her. Actually, maybe you should somehow word it so that you’re showing her some special recipe or something. If she thinks you’re trying to teach her, she may be less likely to accept.” Alec remembered the one time he’d gotten her a recipe book and she’d looked at him suspiciously. However, he’d told her there were recipe’s in there that he thought she’d like to try so that eased her suspicions. As Magnus pulled out a chair for him, his cheeks flushed a little, but he accepted the seat and sat down. “Thank you, Magnus,” Alec said with a smile. He’d never had anyone pull out a chair for him before and even though it was a small move, it felt significant to him. He got his napkin and placed it on his lap before turning his attention to his fiance. “What do you like to get here? Is there anything you’d like to recommend? I’m not picky, by the way.” He could eat anything, which was nice considering they had a whole city of food to try.

Magnus hummed as he watched Alec quietly. He really did wnjoy the time they’d been spending together. He’d certainly been gushing about Alec to Catarina and Ragnor, to which Catarina was amused and Ragnor was affectionately annoyed. He laughed softly. “If I can con Ragnor into any situation for fun, I can convince your sister to try a recipe instead of saying she can’t cook. The girl is a paragon for beauty and utility. I’ve seen those dagger heels of hers.” he mused. He really liked what he’d seen of the Lightwoods and adopted son Jace, and he hoped that what he’d seen would translate later on. He hummed appreciatively. “Of course,” he assured as Alec sat down, moving to sit across from him. HE crossed his legs and sat back a little. “I would say white wine, but you don’t look like a drinker.” he teased. “So try the tea. I usually skip appetizers.” he explained. “My favorite entree is definitely the filet mignon. But a very close second would be sea bass and chili.”

Second Home

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“I’m not…I mean…I don’t know if…,” Alec trailed off and shuffled on his feet. He didn’t know if he would become Head of the Institute, but it was who he’d been raised to be. “I try. Thank you for noticing.” He worried that this marriage would change his plans for the future, but he hoped that it wouldn’t. If anything, them getting married was supposed to make things better for everyone. Alec shrugged. “He’s a bit of a troublemaker, sure, but he’s my parabatai and I’d do anything for him.” Jace was a soulmate in a way that who he fell in love with wouldn’t be. Alec wondered if it was possible he’d ever feel like Magnus was a soulmate since they’d been arranged to wed, but he wasn’t going to think about that too much. He nodded understandingly and then said, “I appreciate that, Magnus. We can take care of each other.” That was what marriage was, wasn’t it? He didn’t see it much with his parents, but he didn’t want to be like his parents.

“Oh I trust you. Anything except for perhaps the pizza here is better anywhere else.” He, Jace and Isabelle often went out and tried a bunch of different food when they weren’t on mission. Pizza was one of his favorites. “Yeah?” Alec said, eyes lighting up more with interest. “That’ll make honeymoon travel so much easier, huh?” He didn’t know if they were going to go on a honeymoon, but he hoped that they would. Alec took Magnus’s hand and once they portaled there, he stepped onto the ground feet a little wobbly as he did so. “Sorry,” Alec said with flushed cheeks. “I’ve not portaled much. I guess it’ll take some getting used to.” He noticed that Magnus had no problem with the portal, but holding onto his hand had helped. And then Alec was looking around and he looked around, complete awe showed on his face. “Woah, it looks like something out of a book.”

Magnus smiled softly. “Alexander, you will be Head of the Institute. IT’s a job the Clave gives to few families. The Lightwoods have done well, there’s no need to think they would suddenly change their mind.” He explained. And he knew the Clave. What better way to ensure a peace than having the High Warlock married to the Head of the Institute? Magnus would be able to stand as a much more neutral third party if the Shadow world cabinet were to be created again. He would be allowed to speak on behalf of all the warlocks as well as ease tensions, which the seelies were good at. He chuckled a little. :He’s a good soldier, if a little reckless. It reminds me of a few shadowhunters I once new.” Seeing Alec relax at least a little made Magnus move a little closer, and he ran a hand through Alec’s hair. “I think that’s a good place to start next. We’ve gotten along just fine the last few weeks.” And Magnus would not admit to wondering how the wedding would go; he couldn’t take on a wedded union rune, unless they found a way to make it happen, which made Magnus a little lightheaded with giddiness at the thought. What was it that drew him in to Alec so powerfully?

“Oh no, my love. Authentic Italian pizza, stone cooked and fresh, with some red wine or champagne? Nothing beats that.” Magnus teased. He smiled at the word honeymoon. “If they allow you more than a day or two, we’ll travel all over. Except Peru; I’m unfortunately banned from there for life.” he laughed a little. “Anywhere else, and we’ll go and take as man pictures and see as many sites as possible.” he promised. He held onto Alec’s hand a little tighter, chuckling. “It does take some time. But don’t worry, I get the feeling you’ll do fine. Most getting insanely ill, but you’re still standing pretty well on your own.” He grinned at him, squeezing his hand a little. He looked around and nodded. “Mmm, yes. Books and pictures do it enough justice to get an idea, but wait until you can see it all in person. And the restaurant has a beautiful view of the tower.”

Affection | bowstrung

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“Yes yes and it won’t happen again.” At least, he would try to prevent it from happening again. He’d had no idea that Magnus would react this way. “I have another jacket and shirt where that one came from,” he told him. Alec was used to getting damaged clothes, it was partially why he wasn’t too picky about what he wore in the first place. He released a breath when the injury healed and he nodded. “Much better. It was a little itchy, but even that’s gone now too.” He leaned in then and brushed a tender kiss to Magnus’s cheek. “Thank you, Magnus. I really am lucky to have you.” And not just because Magnus could heal him so easily. The archer reached out a hand to stop Magnus from going, though he wasn’t sure if he was going to try. “Stay here with me for a bit?”

“The idea of you always having to buy clothes because of your occupation is troublesome. And I really do like that particular jacket on you.” MAgnus mused, his anger tempered as he relaxed with Alec healed. He smiled and tilted his head to kiss Alec properly. “I’m the lucky one, Alexander.” he replied, leaning to nuzzle Alec gently. “Of course I’ll stay, sweetheart.” he assured. “You know you only need to ask and I’d do just about anything for you.”

Affection | bowstrung

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Alec rolled his eyes and shook his head, not all at the same time. “I don’t need you to curse them for me, Magnus. I’m fine.” It was a small injury anyway, he’d had much worse. “It’ll heal in no time, so I don’t need you enacting revenge for me. Okay? No curses.” He appreciated that Magnus cared, but he would really prefer not making them even more angry at them. “Besides, I’ve had worse than this. And I’ll let you heal me this time if it will make you feel better.”

Magnus arched a brow, but let his anger at someone hurting his boyfriend slide when Alec insisted he was fine. “Very well. But next time they’ll learn better.” he said seriously, but he knew it was far more likely that Alec would talk him down again. He moved to pull at Alec’s shirt so he could look at the wound. “I’ll fix this shirt and jacket in a moment.” he promised, dark eyes lighting gold as he looked over the wound to make sure it was just a wound. Once satisfied, the gold faded as the glamour fell back into place and he snapped his fingers, blue magic sparking around his hand as he healed the wound. “All better?” he asked, looking up with a soft smile.

Keep My Heart | bowstrung

Alexander

It felt perfectly natural to have Magnus’s arm hooked through his, like this was something they should have been doing long before now. “Sounds good. And yeah, which is rather rare for New York. We should take advantage of it.” It was often either cold or raining there and he enjoyed these warmer days. Summers, however, could get so hot that he just wanted to stay inside all day. “It is. Sometimes, when I’m not on mission, I’ll take a stroll when I can’t sleep.” He was often too wired up to even try. “A French cafe sounds perfect! I’ve not been to one around here and I’m guessing if you like it then it must be really good, right?” He would have to try some French pastries, as he was sure that they had some. “Honestly, I’ll eat anything so long as it’s not Isabelle’s cooking. Never try her food, by the way. You might get food poisoning. She means well, but she really needs to get some lessons on how to properly cook a meal.” Alec wasn’t too bad himself, though more often than not, he or Jace went out and got food from Taki’s or Chinese takeout. “What about you? Do you know how to cook?”

Magnus hummed as Alec spoke, nodding. “I’ve been in New York a long time.” he replied. “It’s a statement that is very true.” He chuckled as they walked, looking up at Alec for a moment. “Call me next time. I’d be happy to take a walk with you, Alexander.” he promised. The excited tone in Alec’s voice made him smile and he brushed his thumb over the back of the nephilim’s hand. “I only take the best.” he replied with a smile, guiding them to the left and up the gate of the patio area and looked at his fiance with a soft chuckle. “Perhaps I can give her some lessons?” he asked. “I’m no gourmet chef, but I can certainly cook on my own.” he assured. “Teaching ISabelle a few things should be amusing. But I’ll make sure she can make at least edible things.” he teased, finding a table away from the others and pulling out a chair for Alec.

Second Home

Alexander

“You can still stay there sometimes anyway. We’ll be married soon enough and they’ll just have to accept it whether or not they like it.” And there was also the fact that he wasn’t going to let anyone talk down to Magnus. He would put his foot down on that the moment that it happened. His lips curled up in a smile at Magnus’s comment and he nodded in agreement. He’d been all ready to not want anything to do with the man that he was engaged to, but it turned out that he wasn’t that bad after all. “There’s no reason for her to be worried. I think we’ll do just fine. We’ve been alright so far. And yes, I will. Though no promises on Jace, sometimes he barges in without any announcement, though I’ll warn him not to.” The loft wasn’t that bad, though he decided not to comment it. His cheeks flushed and he looked away from him, his hands fidgeted at his sides. “Well, thank you anyway.”

“Mmm….gelato. We’ll have to get some of that too.” He glanced over at him and happened to notice how close Magnus was standing. Alec wanted to kiss him too, but he stepped back to give them some space. “So, Italy, then. Can you open up a portal from here?” He hoped that he didn’t sound like he was asking for a portal. That was something he would try not to do too often. “We’ll have to take pictures. Izzy is going to be asking for you to take her there next.” He brought up his siblings so much because he cared about them, they were a part of his life and he’d do anything for them. Magnus was going to be added to that list of people he cared about too and he would take care of him as well. The warlock giving him the potion was so strange to him, because Alec was used to taking care of people, not the other way around. “What time will it be in Italy when we get there?” Alec asked curiously. “I guess there will be restaurants open at any time of the day, right?”

Magnus looked up, eyes soft as he watched Alec. He was definitely falling in love with this shadowhunter, and he couldn’t hide that fact. But he didn’t want to scare Alec, so he didn’t say anything. “As the future Head of the Institute, you certainly have a leader’s heart. It’s admirable.” he chose to say instead, smiling quietly for a moment. “Ah, yes, the wondrous Jace Wayland. I’ve heard the stories. Must be hard on you from time to time, being his parabatai.” HE shrugged a little. “I just prefer to keep my company relatively comfortable and a mess is only necessary when I have to use a lot of magic for one reason or another.” He paused as he saw Alec’s hands fidgeting and reached to take one. “I’m always going to take care of you if I can, Alexander. Not because I have to, because I want to.” he explained.

“Trust me, gelato in New York is nothing compared to authentic Italian gelato.” he assured, glancing away when Alec stepped back and giving a grin. “Darling, I can open up a portal anywhere in the city if I wanted.” he grinned, waving his hands for a moment before the portal opened, the scene on the other side a darker nighttime than New York currently was, lights and people walking around. “All the pictures you want.” he promised, holding out his hand. “Shall we?”

Resting | bowstrung

Alexander

“You’re not fine. And we both know that if this was me in this situation, you’d be doing the same thing.” And so would he, now that he’d thought about it. Magnus and Alec were both so stubborn, it was no wonder they were together. Alec let out a small sigh and nodded. “Fine, but only this once. And only until you go to sleep. I still have some paperwork to do.” Though he had a feeling that he would end up going to sleep with Magnus. He moved on his side of the bed and laid down with him, an arm going around him to comfort him. “Sleep.”

Magnus wanted to argue, but he knew Alec was right. “Only this once,” he mused in a tired murmur, reaching to pull Alec to him. “Aku cinta kamu.” he whispered, tucking his head into Alec’s neck as they lay in bed. “Just make sure you sleep, too. You’ve been working so much.”