A/N: Magnus asks Alec to move in with him.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters. Cassandra Clare owns everything (I own the plot).


Alec was completely, and utterly shocked.

His mouth opened and closed a few times but words didn't come out. Magnus waited patiently for him to gather his thoughts, standing in front of him with his arms crossed.

"So..."

Magnus blinked, waiting for him to catch up.

"What you're saying is..."

Magnus made a go on gesture with his right hand.

"You want me to move in...? With you?"

Magnus smiled and it reached his eyes. "Bingo." Alec was speechless yet again and Magnus was swiftly loosing his patience. "So, what do you think? Its up to you; I wont be offended if you decline."

"I... I don't think..." Alec began, but he truthfully didn't know what to say.

Magnus seemed the slightest bit disappointed, but nodded saying, "Its fine. You aren't ready for that kind of step. I get it."

Alec shook his head. "No, you don't get it." He snapped, regaining his voice. Magnus's eyebrow raised and Alec immediately wished he'd said that less harshly. "Sorry," He ran his hand through his hair. "I mean, its not that I don't want to, because I really, really do." Magnus expression changed to something unidentifiable. "Its just that I don't know if I should leave Jace and Izzy. They need me."

Magnus nodded, thoughtfully before taking Alec's hands in his own. Alec usually marveled at how warm Magnus was when their skin made contact. Alec gave an inquisitive look down at his hands and up at Magnus.

"It seems," Magnus began in a soothing tone. "that you are focusing on what your family wants, not what you want." Alec looked away. "It really is up to you, I would never force you into anything you aren't comfortable with, but, as your boyfriend, I have to point out that sometimes you're allowed to make decisions that benefit just you and not everyone else. You can't please everyone if you aren't even pleasing yourself."

Alec bowed his head and closed his eyes. "I know, but my whole life has been about keeping the others safe."

"It is a difficult habit to break, I understand, but there will be times when you can pick what makes you happy over what makes others happy."

Alec looked up at him again, meeting his eyes. "I know. You're right." He reached up to press a kiss to Magnus's lips, but the warlock met him half way. They kissed a few times, chastely, but with not-so-hidden longing.

Alec broke away a fraction of an inch. "Living with you would be a dream come true." He breathed out wistfully. Magnus let go of Alec's hands and brought his own up to Alec's neck. He rested them there and held him while they kissed, a small smile teasing his lips. "I love you." Alec said, like it was a solid, indisputable fact. Magnus kissed him again in response.

After a moment, Magnus drew back. He pulled his hand away and held out his palm. It was engulfed with shimmering blue waves of magic and when it left a single key rested there.

"If you change your mind, here is the key to my apartment. I was going to give it to you anyway so you don't have to buzz in every time you come over."

Alec took and inspected it. It looked just like any other new key, metal and shiny.

Magnus let out a small chuckle. "Its just a key. I don't think it needs that much scrutiny. When will you learn to trust me?"

Alec pocketed it and sent Magnus a look of severity.

"I do trust you."

Magnus, spurred on by his seriousness, snagged Alec's waist playfully and dragged him over to the living room couch. He pushed Alec down and laid on top of him, his cat eyes gleaming wickedly. Alec was caught off guard so he didn't have time to react before Magnus kissed him deeply. Yes, Alec thought, bringing his hands up to tangle in Magnus's hair. Living here wouldn't be bad at all.


A/N: What will Alec say? Lets find out...

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