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Alec (May Have) Did A Bad, Bad Thing
When the worst criminal Alec has ever faced resurfaces, it's all hands on deck.
Both the FBI and Drug Task Force come to assist in the investigation, bringing along some familiar…not so welcome, faces.
As if that isn't enough there's also the somewhat important fact that he just realized his feelings for Magnus have grown far beyond a mere 'crush'…
He's in love…
Totally and completely…
With someone he hasn't even so much as went on a date with…
So, yeah…there's that…
Now He's working the biggest case of his life with;
The man he's (Secretly) in love with, his old bigoted mentor, AND his arrogant, newly promoted Ex?
Will he be able to cope?
Or will he crack under the pressure?
When a twist leaves ALEC as #1 suspect in a murder, even he may have doubts…
Can the team handle this?
Will their careers survive this?
Will there friendship?
Will they?
Notes:
Kay, so this is the one we've been building to for the entire series…Hope you think it was worth the wait (I think it will be)
So for the last, like 4 stories I've been struggling to keep them under 40k (Unsuccessfully I might add).
On this one I'm not even gonna try, I am putting in everything I want to put in damnit…I'll tell you flat out, it's gonna be long, so may as well settle in.
Also FYI the 1st part of chapter 1 is mainly a lot of flashbacks of Malec…not that I think too many people will mind, but, fair warning…it's kinda LONG
(My freaking OUTLINE pushing 40 pages (Some of that are scenes I have worked out…still…probably not a good sign)
We have 15 chapters as opposed to 12 …Well, 16, but the last one will be my ideas for what we have moving forward in the series, similar to the 8th chapter in the first story
( FYI, this is the SEASON finale, not Series…it's not going anywhere) as well and a few sneak peeks at the other series I plan on starting (the multiverse theory may have broke me…)
Anyways…
Usually I try to keep the chapters pretty well divided between the characters, but this one is gonna be pretty heavy on Alec's POV…
It's really his story.
Not to worry though, everyone is going to be there (Plus everyone else…I'm dragging 'um all back)
-Also, I've kind of got it in my head that since Alec is the quietest, most reserved of the group he has the most internal dialogue –and arguments-…I may get carried away with that, but I really love that and it cracks me up…so…
This should be fun…I can't wait to see where this ends up
Thanks again to all of you who have followed me throughout this series.
Chapter 1-
The First Time We Met…
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Alec-Alec-Alec-Alec-Alec *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Flashback-13 months ago"And so then the moron tries to say he robbed the place because his neighbor's dog told him to!" Dax finished with a grin
"No he didn't" Alec chuckled, smiling, rolling his eyes slightly
"He did! Then he tries to s-"
Whoa...
Wow...
Dax is still chattering away but hell if he can hear a word of it.
Everything seems to just stop, fade away...
Standing over, causally talking to that chatterbox officer, Samson or Simmons...S-something…whatever...
Standing over talking to officer S is, without a doubt, the single most devastatingly gorgeous man Alec has ever laid eyes on.
He's tall, a few inches shorter than Alec, (exactly the right height to have to lean up just a tiny bit for a kiss...which...Mmm...)but still pretty tall, probably just shy of six feet...though the dark blue boots he's wearing make him just a tad over, as they have a slight heel. They're somewhat odd for a guy in the middle of the afternoon, but then, they go with the rest of him and, oddly enough, perfectly suit the man.
Though Alec kind of figures this guy could probably pull off pretty much anything.
The rest of his outfit is just as distracting:
He's wearing tight-very tight-, dark Grayish black jeans with little silver things along the side that seem to fit him like a second skin and really showcase his...uh...hmm...
Damn...
Why is it so hot in here all of a sudden?
Along with those jeans he also has on a deep blue shirt with a bit of silver something or other on it. It fits like it was made for the man, hanging just right, perfectly showing off a slim waist and very nice shoulders. It had more than a few buttons undone, showing an assortment of necklaces...and a good amount of his chest...that's…umm…
Mmm...
Stop…
In addition to the necklaces he also has a few different kinds of rings and, Alec notices as he reaches up, brushing a deep blue streak of hair back, a small silvery thing on his ear, which is kind of unfairly distracting...
Once again, just like the rest of him.
He's turned slightly, facing what's his name, but even from the side Alec can tell his features are stunning.
Then he turns and he is looking right at Alec and...
Oh wow...
Yeah, gorgeous doesn't really do it justice, doesn't even begin to describe it, but he doesn't know a word that does...there might not actually be a word that fully covers it.
Usually the lights in the precinct are too harsh, wash people out; make them look pale or sickly. This guy just seems completely immune to it though, his warm golden skin seeming to glow in the glaringly bright florescent light.
He's Asian, with incredibly deep, wonderfully warm, brown eyes that are accentuated with perfectly applied, winged eyeliner and just a bit of shimmery something.
The shimmery stuff is along his cheeks as well, making his cheekbones stand out even more (not that they need any help with that)
There is also just a slight bit of shimmer to his lips, which are kind of unbelievably perfect and full and pink and altogether WAY too suggestive...
Leading to thoughts that are really inappropriate for the work place...
Seriously, did the air conditioner break or something while they were at lunch?
Come on Alec, get it together. You are at work, you are at the station, you are a freaking thirty something year old detective, not some hormone crazed teenager;
Stop staring at the ridiculously pretty man.
He's at a police station...clearly something isn't going quite right in his life. He's probably not having a great day; he does NOT need some random guy awkwardly drooling over him.
I could think of plenty of ways to make his day better...
No!Work, detective, precinct...you're a professional, damnit!
Wow...
Oh my god, seriously
STOP STARING!
He's going to notice! He'll think you're some kind of creep…and come on…like he's really going to notice you?
I mean look at him!
Okay…
Damnit…again with the staring…
Will you j-
Then everything just stops.
Their eyes lock,
Alec feels his heart speed up, feels himself flush, but there's not a whole hell of a lot he can do about it.
Pretty guy tilts his head slightly, somewhat startlingly sharp gaze quickly flickering over Alec,
He smirks
Oh...th-that, that's...umm...
He tries to tramp down a truly embarrassing sound.
Yeah, pretty man most definitely noticed his staring...but he doesn't seem really put off by it. Though, Alec supposes when you look like that and you dress like that plain, boring people awkwardly staring thoroughly dumbstruck is probably just par for the course.
God, that look...
And he thought the guy was hot before…
It's thrilling and distracting and kind of takes Alec's breath away…
He fights down what seems an awful lot like a whimper.
Pretty guy is smirking, eyebrow raised slightly, somehow equal parts inviting and challenging, leaning casually against what's his names desk, completely at ease, totally in control.
That confidence; the utter strength, fearlessness and self-assurance that seems to absolutely radiate from the man is entirely too thrilling and just on the right side of intimidating.
Seriously...what the hell is a man like that doing at a police precinct?
He doesn't look particularly upset, so thankfully he's probably not a victim...maybe a witness?
A suspect?
God, hopefully he's not a suspect...
Though if he is... he'd need to be interrogated... and checked for weapons... possibly handcuffed...
Stop it.
He tries to shake away all of that, taking a deep breath.
He's probably not a suspect...
Maybe he's dating someone at the precinct?
Officer S?
He is at his desk, after all...
No...No way
The kids' rattling on obliviously; chattering, moving papers, not really paying any kind of attention to the pretty man (and how the hell is he managing that when he is right there?).
So, why would someone like that be in a precinct?
Maybe he just has a thing for cops?
Alec never thought he'd see the day he actually regretted getting to wear his normal suits as opposed to the stuffy, itchy uniform.
Even if it's something like that, he'd have to have some actual reason, they don't just let people randomly hang out at the precinct.
No matter how unbelievably pretty they are
He has to have some reason...
Alec looks him over again, trying to remain objective (and not just gawk like a hormonal idiot).
Okay, he's dressed very well; everything he's wearing looks as expensive as it is eye catching. His freaking belt alone probably cost more than Alec's entire suit… a few times over.
He's very confident (though if he looked like a fantasy come true he'd probably be pretty confident too)
Without a doubt, he knows exactly what he's doing...
His gaze is sharp, intelligent, calculating. He's gauging the situation, sizing it up.
He knows what effect he has, and isn't afraid to use it...
What kind of person is that adapt at working people, reading them, using their looks to...
Oh...
T-that...that might fit (god and he thought he was blushing before)
But if he is...clearly he's not under arrest. And officer S doesn't seem to be taking a statement...
Why else would someone like that be here?
Maybe someone was messing with him? Hassling him?
He knew a few of the beat cops from the 13th got wrote up for that...he hoped that the officers in his precinct where better than that.
Still...if that's the case he'd really need to take it up with vice. It was in the other part of the building...he could show him where...maybe make sure it wasn't anything too bad.
He nodded faintly to himself, starting over.
20 Minutes Later…Oops…
God, he can't believe he screwed up like that.
Accusing Him of being a prostitute?! Really?! That's the first impression he makes on the most beautiful man he's ever seen?
The pretty guy had looked totally pissed, livid…he'd tried to backtrack, but it was of no use…
Then Dax had to go and pile on, insulting him…bordering on mocking him. It was totally unprofessional (And that's coming from a guy that he caught blatantly staring and then sort of called him a prostitute…)
Not that he actually had a chance with the guy to begin with, but any he could have possibly had was pretty well torpedoed by that moment of brilliance.
It was fine…not like he had a shot anyways…
Also, the guy WAS actually a suspect…
In the case he was working…
Because that wasn't distracting at all…
He'd ended up sending Dax to get the file in hopes that he'd have a better chance of getting the truth from this 'Magnus' guy.
At least HIS bad impression was unintentional, Dax just kept digging himself in deeper.
He was rather surprised when the man didn't seem intimidated by Dax, he came right back at him, a few times he had to get between them…and it wasn't the suspect that was causing the issues…it was Dax.
Man, the guy really needed to learn some self control.
Though…he supposed part of it could have been the fact that he was kind of blatantly checking the guy out…and had pretty much all but forgot Dax was even there…but it was totally unintentional…
And they were casual (Dax made it ABUNDENTLY clear every chance he got).
So, maybe he should have had a bit more self control himself, but give him a break…He was totally blindsided by the single most gorgeous man he had ever seen;
There isn't really a standard protocol for that.
So, now here he was, leading said ridiculously gorgeous man to the interrogation room, mindfully putting aside his thoughts from earlier.
He was a detective, he was head detective of the SBPD; he could remain objective and professional…
He totally could…
P-probably...
He took a deep breath as he opened the door, holding it, letting the prett…umm…Magn- Mr. Bane, in, pulling the door closed behind them.
"Why don't you take a seat, Mr. Bane, this way we can get this all straightened out", Alec said
Magnus crossed the room, gracefully slinking into the chair on the far side of the table (Damn…did he practice that? How the hell do you make just walking over and sitting in a chair alluring?) Tilting his head, giving a slightly curious smile.
"You are going to sit as well, Are you not, Alec?"
"No, I'm not, and actually, it's Detective Lightwood"
He didn't mean to sound so abrupt, but this needed to remain professional…they needed boundaries…
A faint glimpse of something passed over his expression.
He raised an eyebrow curiously, the smirk returning…along with a WAY too appealingly mischievous expression…
Uh oh…
He may not have thought this thru…
"Well, then, Detective" he began, in a tone that had Alec's heart racing, breath coming a bit quicker…
Geez, he'd been called 'detective' for nearly a decade…it never sounded like that…
He didn't know it could
"I'm afraid you have me at a bit of a, disadvantage, as I did not realize there was anything that was in need of clarification." He moved, crossing his legs, shifting to the side, leaning forward, folding one arm over in front of him, resting his chin on the other hand.
Alecs' eyes traced every movement widening slightly,
He gulped, mouth suddenly dry…fighting the urge to tug at his collar
Oh…he was in so far over his head….
"Of course, I'd do anything to be of assistance to you, all you need to do is let me know what you want" he practically purred.
Uhh…(he couldn't even think in words at this point, just random, pitifully desperate sound effects)
"Uh, w-well, I, um", Alec stammered, his cheeks flushing.
He sat down rather abruptly, taking a deep breath, trying to regain some slight bit of eloquence or self control…
"Mr. Bane" He began
"Please, call me Magnus, Detective"
Yeah…t-this might not end well for him…
Five Hours Later…Okay, so his current thinking is that this 'Magnus' guy was actually so hot that he, in fact, somehow fried Alec's brain and he is stuck in some weird, bizarre, fantasy/hallucination…
Really that's easier to believe than a reality in which in a matter of hours he;
Broke up with his (totally casual) not quite boyfriend/partner…Who is now transferring out of the precinct,
Has a new partner who is, quite possibly, the most annoyingly over enthusiastic detective in training/puppy disguised as a cop to have ever passed the detectives exam.
And is now going to be working WITH said ridiculously, unimaginably, so far out of his league it's not even funny, completely exonerated former suspect on a regular bases…
Because, apparently he's a freaking 'psychic'…
That Luke hired as a consultant…
To work cases…
With him…
How is this his life?
Yeah…he was going with hallucinations brought on by exposure to a truly unhealthy level of gorgeousness.
That really was the only explanation…
He didn't believe in that 'psychic' crap…which was probably a good thing, cause if he did than he might get kind of worried about this 'Magnus' guy being able to read his thoughts…
And then he'd never be able to face the man again…
Good thing psychics weren't real…
He hoped…
1 year ago…"So, what? You're Doctor Doolittle now?" Alec asked deadpan
God, this man was insane…seriously…like, get out the butterfly net, insane…maybe he actually did believe he was psychic…
"Well, I don't truly 'hear' them talking, like an actual voice-"
Hmm…so he says…
"Really? That's actually surprising; you hearing voices would explain so much"
He gave that damn sexy smirk,
Which was in no way going to distract Alec from the current situation of him getting information from a freaking CAT!
"Now, now, detective, no need to be rude; I'm just a conduit. I can only tell you what the cat tells me"
Hmm…wow he's eyes ar…NO…CAT as a witness…
"Is it telling you that you need therapy? Because if it IS; I agree with the cat!"
I swear, of all the ridiculous, crazy, over the top…
W-wait…what?
While he was lost in the lunacy, Magnus had moved closer…
Like WAY closer…
"Mmm…" He murmurs, slipping up against Alec
W-wh…oh…
Trailing his hands up his chest, leaning in, nuzzling against his neck…
Ohh...t-that's uhh…wow…
His breath caught, he froze in shock
"W-wha-what the hell are you doing?" he just barely managed to stutter out.
Magnus doesn't seem to hear him, his hands start kneading at his suit jacket, and…
W-was he purring?
"He can't really hear you right now; he's kind of channeling the cat" Raphael said, clearly trying to fight off an eyeroll, sounding totally put upon.
At least that's what it seemed like…Alec was a bit distracted by the unbearably gorgeous man currently purring against his neck…
Okay…this needed to stop…
It'd be one thing if they were alone…then…Uhh…what was he saying?
Oh Right…Simon, Raphael…it needs to stop…
"H-he's what?"
Raphael sighed,
Wow, he could actually hear the eyeroll on that one…
"Yeah, he can kind of see what the cat saw. He basically thinks he IS the cat"
"That is SO cool!" Simon exclaimed animatedly
Oh my god…I like the kid, but really? Not cool…could get VERY awkward, VERY quickly…
"Well, can you get him to snap out of it or something"
Like really quickly…
Or you guys could leave…
That would be bet-…
NO…
"Fortunately, it doesn't last too long, he should snap out of it ANY second"
Magnus kept purring, Alec clamped his jaw shut to keep any REALLY unfortunate sounds in, clenching his fists to keep from doing anything he'd regret/have to explain to HR later…
"Oh, I think we can move it along"
Raphael quickly reached over, grabbed a bright blue spray bottle.
He calmly walks over to them, lifts it up, pointed it directly at Magnus's face, and pulled the trigger.
Magnus sputtered and stumbled back a bit, glaring at him. Raphael just smiled back, with a raised eyebrow.
"There, see he's back now"
Oh…Good…
Damnit…
8 months ago…"Alec this is insubordination, if you leave, run off chasing nothing, if you go off with a couple civilians on a wild goose chase just because of the word of some flamboyant, over the top psychic I'll-"
"Oh, shut up Hodge! Enough! You have got to lose the blinders and actually see what is going on. This isn't some Wild goose chase, we're not chasing shadows, and this isn't for 'nothing'.
He is my partner. How is it you're not getting this!? He risked his life, protecting all those people in there, and because of YOUR mistakes, he is still in danger. I'm not wasting another second listening to you. I'm not standing around, doing nothing while god knows what is happening to him.
Magnus is the ONLY one here today that has made any progress on this whatsoever. These 'civilians' are the only ones who found any leads, they got a location: I am going with them, we are getting him back. That is what I have to do; you do whatever you have to.
He's my partner…His life means a hell of a lot more than my record; if you can't understand that, than you aren't even half the man I thought you were.
Now get the hell out of my way."
Hodge moves over, looking totally dumbfounded
"Come on, let's go get him back" Alec says assertively, turning to the others
"You are SO sexy right now!" Magnus exclaims
He grabs Alec, wrapping his arms around him, pulling him down into a quick, excited, enthusiastic kiss that leaves Alec breathless…
Alec tells himself the racing heart, breathlessness, and light headedness is just from the adrenaline
6 Months Ago"… adore working with you, it is easily one of my favorite things about the station, you tend to amaze me as well"
Magnus slips his arm around Alec, trying to help the man to his feet
"Come on, darling, let's get you home"
Alec brightens a bit at that, giving him a slightly surprised smile. He slips his arm around Magnus, pulling him closer, nuzzling against his cheek,
"You're taking me home?" he murmurs into Magnus's ear
Magnus blushes, brightly,
"W-wha-, Alexander, tha-,that's, not umm…"
His stammering was cutoff when Alec leans over, pulling him into a kiss…
Hmmm…
Magnus's eyes fluttered closed as he turned more towards Alec, sliding his arms around his neck, melting into the kiss, tugging him closer. Alec nips lightly at his lower lip, causing Magnus to gasp,
Magnus eagerly deepens the kiss, drawing him in even closer, and giving a bit of a moan
4 Months ago…"What do we do!?" Magnus asks
"I don't know! This was your plan!" Alec hisses
"Well, why would we be sitting in a parked car on a nearly deserted…" he trails off,
"I have an idea"
And that's all the warning Alec gets
The next thing he knows Magnus is sitting in his lap, arms wrapped around his neck, kissing him desperately.
Alec gasps, automatically wrapping his arms around Magnus, pulling him closer.
Damn…
He runs his hands up Magnus's back, and through his, unbelievably soft, hair, tugging slightly.
Then Magnus moans, and he kind of loses track of what he's doing.
He deepens the kiss, changing the angle slightly. Magnus somehow moves even closer, making a soft, pleased hum kind of sound that drives Alec absolutely crazy. He gives a low almost growl, running his hand down Magnus's back …
There's a knock on the window
They startle slightly, glancing around
Coach Cobb is long gone…
The street is completely deserted, except for the person who knocked on the window…When they register; Alec has to fight down a groan.
It's a uniformed officer…From his precinct…
One of the gossips
"Hello, officer Phineas" he says resignedly
"Hey detective Lightwood, Magnus…uh…Nice night, isn't it?"
Alec groans for an entirely different reason than just a few moments ago…
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….
…
..
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"Umm…yeah, then you kind of pulled me close and kissed me"
"Oh, god, I am so sorry-"
Magnus stopped him, resting his hand on Alec's arm
"Darling, please stop apologizing…"
"But I-"
Magnus huffed slightly, rolling his eyes
"Alexander; just stop…you never have to apologize for kissing me, ever. I will never mind, and it will never be unwelcome, okay?"
Alec just stared, totally astounded
Okay, must just be a dream…
"Sweetheart, why would it bother me? You are one of the most wonderful people I have ever met…
Besides… I kiss you quite often, does it bother you?"
Alec blushed, smiling faintly
"Well, no…"
"Should I apologize for it? Or try to stop?"
"NO! Uh…no, I-its fine"
Magnus smiled affectionately, breathing a slight sigh of relief and giving a faint nod
"Good…Because I really don't know if I'd be able to…" he said softly
2 months agoHe sighed, shaking his head again, moving over and sitting down, rather gracelessly, on the couch, closing his eyes, rubbing his temples resting his head in his hands, totally at a loss as to what to do next.
He felt, more than heard Magnus settle in next to him.
"I am so sorry you have to deal with this, my darling Alexander. I wish I could help"
Alec just shook his head faintly, unable to form more of a response.
He inhaled sharply when he felt soft, strong, very warm hands rest on his shoulders, starting to knead gently. He groaned faintly, leaning back into the touch, settling in closer. Magnus moved his hands up a bit, to the base of his neck, pressing harder, working the knots out, causing Alec's breath to catch and him to groan louder.
"Mmm...Magnus, that feels amazing" Alec murmured, relaxing a bit, turning slightly, leaning back further against Magnus,
Magnus hummed softly in acknowledgement, working back over his shoulders for a while, before slowing, leaning in, nuzzling close,
"I am glad my darling detective...It breaks my heart seeing you so upset. No one as wonderful as you should ever be this unhappy" he murmured, his voice barely a whisper, just a breath, right by Alec's ear, before pressing a soft kiss to his neck, causing Alec to gasp, and give a soft moan.
Magnus hummed once more, this time right against his skin, sending a thrill through Alec, before kissing slightly harder, just a bit lower. Alec gasped again, he could feel Magnus smile, and give the slightest bit of a chuckle, before nipping lightly at the spot.
Alec groaned loudly, reaching over and tugging Magnus around until he was sitting in his lap. Magnus gave a slightly startled laugh before wrapping his arms around Alec's neck, pulling his into a deep, passionate kiss.
Alec moaned again, running his hands over Magnus's back, his fingers brushing lightly against a strip of bare skin where Magnus's shirt had slid up, causing Magnus to give a soft, breathy little moan.
Alec hummed, pleased with the reaction, sliding his hands up a bit further under the hem, lightly tracing absent patterns on his bare skin, just the faintest bit of a touch. He could hear Magnus's breath catch lightly, him making a faint whimpering sound that made Alec dizzy, sliding closer, and holding Alec tighter, deepening the kiss, leaving Alec's head spinning.
He finally pulled away from Magnus's lips, gasping slightly for air, but unable to stop completely, leaning back in, kissing his way down Magnus's neck, causing Magnus to give a loud, surprised gasp, and slight whimper, eagerly tilting his head, giving Alec better access, and making a soft, pleased, way too inviting breathless moan.
Wow...he wanted to hear more of those sounds...a lot more
All of them…
He tugged Magnus closer, kissing harder, nipping and sucking at his neck, Magnus moaned louder, running his hands up his back, tangling his fingers in Alec's hair, tugging him in eagerly. Alec chuckled, kissing back up his neck. Magnus hummed enthusiastically, shifting closer.
"Mmm...that's so good" he sighed, breathlessly
Alec gasped, thrilled at the reactions he was getting.
He never thought he'd get this chance...not with Magnus. He couldn't believe what a turn the day had taken... Magnus was in his lap, kissing him, making these thrillingly distracting sounds... driving him crazy.
Totally overriding every other thought in his mind...
It was exactly what he needed after today...
Alec froze, pulling back slightly.
Magnus whimpered, tugging him back into another hungry kiss. It made him woozy, almost like he's drunk, nearly undoing the little bit of resolve Alec had managed to grasp.
He hesitantly pulled back again,
"W-Wait...Magnus... w-we, Mmm…we need to stop…"
Magnus froze, sitting back; hazily focusing on Alec, looking confused, before seeming to come back to himself...
"W-we really need to stop, don't we?"
Alec nodded regretfully
"Yeah...sorry, I just...this isn't…"
Magnus sighed, nodding, before leaning forward, kissing him lightly on his cheek
"You are right, darling...I-I am afraid I got a bit carried away...sorry…that really was not my intention…I just wanted to help you relax, not…um…not like that" he said, glancing down, suddenly bashful.
Alec felt his breath catch, heartbeat absolutely skyrocketing…
Magnus's hair was mussed from where Alec had run his fingers through it, his lips looked full and bright; he was breathing rather hard, cheeks flushed brilliantly…
God, he was absolutely gorgeous…
That SO wasn't helping strengthen Alec's resolve…
Still, he couldn't let Magnus feel like that.
He reached forward, tilting Magnus's face back up, catching his eye; Alec shook his head, giving a faint laugh
"Umm...yeah, i-if I don't have to apologize for kissing you, you most definitely don't have to apologize for, well, any of this, okay?"
Magnus chuckled, faintly, nodding with a soft, grateful smile.
"Thank you, My darling detective" he murmured softly, leaning forward, pressing one more light kiss to his lips, before slipping off his lap, back onto the couch, reaching over and grabbing the remote, turning on something mindless.
He settled in next to Alec, cuddling up against his side, tugging one of Alec's arms around him, and shifting till he was leaning against him comfortably resting his head on Alec's shoulder.
Alec froze a second, kind of disoriented at the change of mood, before shaking his head, giving a soft chuckle, and settling closer, leaning his head against Magnus's, sighing faintly. Magnus hums softly, tugging him just a bit closer.
He really didn't know how he ended up here, how theyended up here…
But he wasn't going to question it…
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Magnus chuckled softly, nodding against Alec's neck,
"I quite agree my darling detective. Unfortunately there are quite a lot of them. I knew they'd never be able to take me seriously as a detective, not unless I wanted to change everything about myself…so I put that dream aside. It hurt, but I just couldn't see any other way…
T-then all this happened…you called me in, Simon said I was a psychic and before I knew it I had a shot…a real, honest to god shot, at everything I had ever wanted.
I know it was wrong deceiving you guys, but… I-I just couldn't pass it up…I couldn't…" he finished softly, shaking his head, nuzzling closer, breathing deeply against Alec's neck,
Alec's breath caught, his arm tightened around Magnus, hugging him close…
"Magnus, it's okay, it's more than okay.
I really don't know what I'd do without you anymore. If you didn't do what you did, you wouldn't be here right now, none of us would. I am SO glad that you did everything you did, because, honestly? My life is so much better since I met you.
Because of you my baby brother is happy and safe and confident enough in himself that he actually came out to our parents and said all the things that, really, I should have years ago. Because of you I was able to stand up to them, really let them know what I thought of how they have acted all these years. Because of you I have a shot at a much better, much more honest relationship with them…as do my siblings…You helped keep Max safe, I could never thank you enough for that.
Because of you I have a great partner who I trust with my life…who has become one of my best friends, and really is the sweetest person I have ever met, who I would barely even know as anything more than a slight annoyance, if it wasn't for you.
I have another, utterly terrifying, best friend and I still don't know how the hell that happened, but I am really glad it did. A-and I have someone who is, without a doubt, the most amazing person I have ever met, who always cheers me up and makes me laugh and just…just makes my life better, makes me happier than I ever really thought I could be…"
Magnus's breath catches; he pulls back slightly, just enough to look at Alec.
Alec meets his eyes, and his brain stutters to a stop…
Magnus is giving him that look… the one that makes his heart race, leaving him breathless and lightheaded…the one that he would happily do anything to see. The look that makes him forget everything else…that he wants to see every day, every chance he gets…
"I am so glad my darling Alexander…you deserve to be happy"
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The party was winding down… most of the others had left…Max, Kasey and Isaac were getting their movies together for their marathon, getting settled in the living room, figuring out where to start.
Magnus was sitting in with them, Max sitting near him, recounting something animatedly…he had Magnus's full attention, he was leaning forward, listening intensely, he had a brilliant smile, laughing and nodding excitedly.
Max seemed so happy and relaxed, it looked like he was talking a mile a minute, he kept laughing, and was blushing faintly, eyes bright, he was practically bouncing in place he seemed so excited. Magnus seemed just as enthusiastic about whatever they were talking about.
Alec chuckled softly to himself, smiling, shaking his head, giving a faint sigh.
God, that right there, that was his weakness;
Those two happy, laughing, and smiling, exactly how they should be… They looked totally content, totally at ease, like nether had a care in the world.
Max and Magnus,
The two people who could always get to him, could always make him smile, or laugh. Who truly seemed to think it was their mission in life to make him happier, make his life better.
He shook his head again with a soft smile.
"He's really good with Max"
Alec startles slightly at his mother's words, glancing over. His parents are standing next to him, looking into the living room.
Alec nods, giving a slight sigh and a soft smile.
"Yeah, he really is…"
She shakes her head
"He really is quite unusual…"
Alec chuckles slightly, shrugging, the way she said it he could tell she didn't mean it in a negative way… it was just a statement of fact.
"Yeah, I've never met anyone like him…I don't think there is anyone else like him…He's insane and exhausting, and nerve-wracking, and sweet and funny and brilliant, and so many more things I don't even think I could list them all…he's definitely one of a kind…"
"We're really glad you found someone who makes you so happy, son…you deserve it" Robert said quietly,
Maryse nodded faintly, giving Alec a slight, but real, smile
"You really do…" she said gently
"T-thank you…I'm really happy I found him too…" he said softly
Three Weeks agoMagnus shook him slightly
"Sweetheart..." He said softly "You need to wake up, darling"
"Hmm…" he shifted slightly, trying to open his eyes
Wow…was he actually dreaming about waking up in another dream? Was that a thing?...it had to be
He smiled, letting his hand trail up Magnus's side…
Okay…this dream may actually be better than the one he just left.
His head was resting on Magnus's bare chest; he was sitting up slightly, the sunlight streaming through the window catching in his hair, which had the pretty, brilliant violet streaks…
Those were Alec's favorite…all of them were nice, but those were the ones he had during the Orson case…the first time they'd really worked together…the first time he REALLY saw Magnus.
His eyes looked soft, and so warm, he didn't have any makeup on, his hair was tousled, he was slightly flushed.
God…he was beautiful…
"Hmmm…morning beautiful" he murmured softly
Magnus seemed to startle at that a bit, blushing brighter, a soft, surprised smile flickering over his expression.
He'd made Magnus blush…yeah…this dream was better than the last one…
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They are at the club…it's dark, the music's loud, lights flashing, it's jarring and disorienting, there are people everywhere, way too close, usually he would hate this, but he doesn't care, right now they barely even register.
He reaches over, slipping his arm around Magnus, pulling him in closer, until he is flush against Alec's body, his hands resting low on his hips, grasping him tightly.
Magnus gives a pleased hum, Alec nuzzles close, nips lightly at his earlobe, before kissing just a bit lower, sucking and nipping lightly…it'll probably leave a mark… he hoped it did. Magnus presses back against him, groaning slightly, he reaches up, resting his hand at the back of his neck, tugging Alec in closer, eagerly.
He turns in Alec's arms, slides his hands up Alec's body, over his chest, winding around his neck, burying one hand in his hair, pulling him down for a hot, frantic kiss.
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Alec slowed somewhat as they approached the entrance of the club, still caught up in his memory, wondering if something got mixed up yet again and it was actually a dream he was remembering…
It's possible; it definitely felt like some kind of fantasy.
Yeah, they weren't in their right minds last night, far from it, in fact, but still, Magnus was something else. The way he'd kissed him, when he'd pulled him in, it'd taken his breath away.
It was nothing like any of the other kisses they'd had, it was almost possessive. Hot and hard and demanding, like he was claiming Alec, like Alec was his…which Alec was MORE than okay with, especially if it meant Magnus was Alec's.
It was thrilling, thinking Magnus wanted him that much…
Yeah…that had to have been a dream, not like it'd be the first time today he got the two mixed up…
Of course the first time it was mistaking reality for a dream… a dream he'd had so many times it wasn't even funny.
Being in bed with Magnus…and not just like that (though…yes, please), but just actually having Magnus there, with him; all sleep-warm, relaxed and happy. Touching him, kissing him, waking up with him in his arms…
He really couldn't count how many mornings he's woke up wishing that was real…wishing he was there.
Really it was no wonder he thought it was a dream.
At least Magnus wasn't upset by it.
When Alec had first realized what was going on he had been horrified, after all, Magnus had tried to stop him a couple times…if he'd had any idea it was real he would have instantly. He couldn't help thinking Magnus would be angry, or uncomfortable...
Thankfully he wasn't. He was actually really sweet about it, assuring him it was okay, Alec just thought he was dreaming, that he'd, in fact, thought the same thing, tha-…
W-wait…
Wait a minute…
Magnus thought the same thing?
Magnus thought he was dreaming, too?
MAGNUS thought he was dreaming about being in bed with ALEC?
MAGNUS dreams about being in bed with ALEC?!
How the hell did he miss that!?
w-what, h-,how lo-, what did he-,was it the sa-, wha-…huh!?
Okay, stop, breathe…you've already lost your memories from one day; you don't need to pass out and possibly lose more.
Just breathe…
He closed his eyes, taking a few deep breaths, trying to stop his brain from crashing and tramp down the sudden giddiness and lightheadedness that hit him like a truck when he realized that Magnus freaking Bane- the most mind numbingly gorgeous person he has ever seen in his life, who is SO far out of his league he doubts their even playing the same game, who he has had an embarrassingly huge crush on for nearly a year-
Apparently dreams about being in bed with him…
On such a regular basis as to mistake them waking up in bed together for just another dream.
Seriously, what?!
This was some kind of side effect from whatever they were slipped, wasn't it? He was still dreaming or hallucinating or something…
Right?
He shook his head trying to get some semblance of control of himself.
Okay, so yes, Magnus flirted, and complimented him a lot, but he did that with most people. He was exceptionally friendly and extraverted, that's just how he is…
At least that's what Alec has always thought…
I mean, yeah, he's thought about asking him out…
Some…
Okay, a lot…
Like a few times every week since they started working together.
They definitely had a connection, there was no denying that. There'd been more than a few times when he thought that maybe…
But he would always second guess himself.
He knew Magnus liked him as a person, as a friend…he absolutely loved working with him. That he knew for certain.
He was reasonably sure Magnus found him somewhat attractive…but he kind of thought Magnus found a lot of people attractive. It didn't automatically mean he wanted to date him…
He got that, there were plenty of people he found attractive but wouldn't want to date for one reason or another.
There were more than a few times he thought he might have a chance…but something always made him back out.
But this…this was something…
If Magnus dreamt of him (like Alec dreamt of Magnus) than that was defiantly something.
If Magnus thought about him like that…that was promising. That could absolutely mean he had a chance…
And really…what could it hurt?
Though, now that he thought about it, as long as Alec has known him, he hasn't heard him mention dating anyone (Much to his relief, but still).
It'd just never really come up. He knew Magnus was Bi, and from his and Raphael's stories he tended to be flirty, almost aggressively so and verging on ridicules in his pursuit of those he found attractive, but he didn't recall any mention of any serious ex's.
Maybe Magnus just didn't really do serious relationships? It would kind of make sense…
I mean, it's Magnus;
The man has more options than Alec could ever even begin to imagine, everyone notices him…
He could understand if you had all those options, being somewhat hesitant about something serious or exclusive…
But…that could be okay…
It wasn't like they needed to jump straight into a serious relationship right off the bat…
They could take it slow…try casual, go on a couple dates and just see what happens.
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The lights are out, it's cool and quiet and wonderfully peaceful. He is stretched out comfortably, Magnus tucked securely against his side. He sighs contentedly, snuggling in more, his head resting on Alec's chest, hand lazily sliding over his side. His arm is around Magnus, hand rubbing over his back in slow, soothing, circles.
Magnus gives a soft contented hum, nestling in more. His hand on Alec's side stills, his breathing evens out, becoming deeper, rhythmic, lulling Alec to sleep himself.
Sighing softly, he tugs Magnus a bit closer. He leans down, nuzzling against his hair, pressing a soft, gentle kiss.
"I love you" he whispers softly, barely a breath, just as he drifts off, knowing no dream he has could even begin to compare to this...
Alec groans faintly, rolling over, shaking his head at the memory.
He sighs
God, for three weeks now he'd been replaying it in his head.
How did he miss it?
How did he miss the fact that he is in love? Has been for quite a while?
It is SO obvious when he thinks back…
Everything told him it was something deeper with Magnus…something more than just attraction, just a crush…
He was in love, plain and simple.
He was totally, completely, undeniably, in love…
With a man he hasn't even been able to get up the courage to ask on a date…
Who he has no idea if he'd even be interested in a relationship in general, much less one with him.
Who is one of his best friends and one of the most important people in his life…
Who is the best detective he has ever worked with…
Who is kind and sweet and compassionate and brilliant and so many different things that he could never even begin to list them all…
Who is SO far out of his league it's not even funny…
Who he's reasonably sure he might have a chance at 'something' with…but who he knows that 'something' just wouldn't be enough…
He can't do casual…not with Magnus…
The only thing he could settle for is everything; a relationship… A real, serious, deep, actual relationship…
And he has yet to even ask the guy out for a freaking coffee date…
Really, how was this his life?
How was he g-
His grumbling/moping/mental beratement is cut off by the trill of his phone. Reaching over he plucks it from the night stand, seeing it's Luke.
That's odd…it's his day off…
He clicks the button…
"Hello?"
"Alec…Valentines back in town, how soon can you get in here?"
He is instantly alert, personal drama forgotten
"Fifteen minutes" he says determinedly
_End Of Chapter Notes_
So…I wasn't planning on having quite so much of the first meeting, but I kind of got distracted…(Not as distracted as ALEC though…)
Oh well. Like I said I'm not focusing on word count on this one. I'm putting in what I want…and apparently what I wanted was Alec getting totally blindsided and distracted by Magnus…and I probably didn't need QUITE that many clips, but I just couldn't leave any of those out…they showed the relationship so perfectly…
I'm gonna take a wild guess and say this'll be the longest chap don't want to cut any corners here…so Chapter 2 Will have 3 parts
(Remember, I will probably post as I write, so most will get first one half, than the other…)
What can I say?
I warned you…
Anyways…
What did you think of Alec's first meeting with Magnus…or his view of the cat scene?
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