30-day OTP Challenge
Day 1: Holding Hands
Alec felt a brush against the back of his hand and jumped, jerking his hand away. He looked down to where it had been and felt a wave of guilt crash down on him. Magnus stood, a surprised and subtly hurt expression on his face. He flushed and mumbled and apology, but as he reached for the warlock's hand, Magnus turned away, toward the counter to order popcorn and Swedish Fish.
He watched him, his shoulders straight, his back too rigid, and Alec felt even worse. He hadn't meant to do it, he just hadn't been paying attention and had reacted out of years of training.
As Magnus finished paying for the order and took the items, Alec noted that he held one in each hand, whether on purpose or just because it was how he'd grabbed them, he didn't know. He followed after the warlock, movie tickets in hand, the other slipping a finger into Magnus's belt-loops. The older man glanced at him, one fine eyebrow quirked, before continuing to lead the way, a small smile playing on his lips. Alec felt relieved, his eyes softening. He handed the tickets to the attendant before they followed her directions to the movie.
They seated themselves at the back of the room, right below the projector room, hidden and alone as the theater slowly filled up around them , the crowd stopping several rows in front of them. Alec reached over and stole a handful of popcorn, casting a grin toward Magnus at his protest.
After about ten minutes of waiting, the room began to darken, the previews and commercials lighting up the screen as the speakers blasted the recorded sound. Alec leaned against Magnus, crossing his legs as he munched on a new handful of popcorn.
The previews eventually ended and the movie began, the action kicking in almost immediately. Alec lifted his hand to the armrest, and started slightly when he found it occupied. He looked up, finding Magnus staring at him, an unreadable look on his face. Alec sighed and smiled, placing his head against his shoulder and worming his arm under Magnus's. He clasped his hand, lacing their fingers and returning his attention to the movie. After a while, he felt Magnus squeeze his hand.
Alec blushed, grateful for the darkness around them, and squeezed back.
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