Hi all, so...this is chapter two. XD Sorry it took so long. Busy with classes and so and kinda got unmotivated to write. The idea of this story in this beginning seemed very much interesting but right now, seems very much boring and am afraid that I might bore everyone here. But, I'll just finish what I have started. :) Thank you those who have read ! Really made my day. Truly.

Happy reading, thank you !


Magnus stood for a moment in the empty room. He blinked. Yellow cat like eyes blinked again to then narrow towards the side. His eyes fell onto the large wooden antique clock which he obtained as a payment from an Indonesian client. Examining carefully the needles of the clock placed at the very corner of the room as he then fell into a thought.

Hm, 7.50 pm. Bath time is probably over by now and Max would be fed with dinner and then maybe some playtime or cartoons before bed. The usual routine that is, but since today it was Alec's whole day off after a long time so maybe those two are doing something else. Magnus thought to himself for a moment there, sighing softly against the uncomfortable silence which he now grew foreign of. Silence which was kicked out from his quiet life ever since he met Alec and his pair of stunning blue eyes in Pandominium.

Just then, the clock made a loud yet smooth sound of ding, notifying it was 8.00 o'clock.

" Alec ! Max ! ", the warlock huffed after yelling out for his two boys.

Well this is something that is off schedule...

Not that Magnus would complain about it, Alec was more of the strict dad who laid the ground rules on the importance of routine, punctuality, discipline and all those boring things and Magnus would be the dad who allowed exceptions or escape chances to Max. Whether it is to hide, or to have another slice of cheese for his sandwich, or to stay an extra ten minutes awake past bedtime, or even to have breakfast in bed on some lazy days, he let Max to do so but of course Alec knew about it but with Magnus's persuasion he reluctantly agrees to go with it. Alec was fine as long Max is aware of the importance of what to not do and what to do.

In his grip, held the handles of expensive brand bags which bore gifts from his visit earlier today with his regular customer. He had gotten gifts for himself too, a navy blue shirt with bright red hibiscuses on it. Or you can call it as some sort of Hawaiian shirt. He had also gotten Alec this pair of cool sunglasses though he quite disliek the idea of hiding away the pair of blue eyes, Alec with shades is not any sort lacking from the handsome department. And of course for Max, his son, he has managed to grab hold of a Batman action figure to which Batman, Max was very much obsessed with or was that last week's obsession? Oh well, Magnus was sure he'd love it still.

Magnus released his grip of the bags as he walked across the living room, deciding he's going to brood at the balcony due to Alec and Mac probably having some secret fun time without him. However, upon making his way to the balcony he heard laughter and squeals and the sounds of— water splashing?

" I'm Super Max ! " Magnus heard Max out loud.

Oh dear, I must have a look at my adorable little blueberry. Thought Magnus, as he his finger gestures forward his magic, silently pushing down the handle of the door to the balcony, creaking the door open, followed by his body quickly slipping out to see what was going on.

The view of Alec's somewhat intentional attempt of failing to avoiding the shoots of water from the gun but Alec's hands still on Max's little body, scrubbing his skin with a body sponge was seen.

" Ouch— I have been hit ! Oh the pain -! Have mercy, for I have made a grave mistake to challenge the mighty Max ! ", Alec acted to be in pain, with one of his eye squeezed closed, his hand over his chest which clenched into fist hoping to sell his act.

" No mercy ! ". Max had a proud look now over his victory to which Alec could only chuckle.

" Oh fine, fine. I admit defeat. What shall my punishment be? O' powerful pirate ! "

Max's eyes now glittered in mischief. I should make Daddy let me ice cream ! Yes !

Max now ready to 'punish' his Daddy had his water gun still aimed at Alec who now scrubbed the soap over his blue arms. Shrugging the prying sponge away from his arms, clearly insulted how Alec's attempt to clean him is ruining his victory.

Magnus who now was leaning against the door could not contain his laughter over the adorable moment his son and lover were having. It was rare catching Alec playing with Max like this. So free. So relaxed. So peaceful. And not only that, the view of the half naked shadowhunter was much appreciated.

" Pft- Alec, now really, you must be getting old. My blueberry seem to have defeated you." Magnus made his way closer to a wet Alec. Alec rolled his eyes against the statement as Magnus was still laughing at him to then have his lips capture by the older warlock. The warlock pressed a soft kiss against the Nephilim's lips, before whispering, "I'm back."

" Uh-hi? I mean, welcome home." He returned the kiss, blinking at Magnus before realizing Magnus must have seen him act silly. Gosh. Behaving like a kid. His cheeks lighted in shades of red. Alec wanted to respond but Magnus eyes shifted its gaze to their foam coated son, in his yellow-pikachu patterned boxer who waddled closer excitedly.

" Ayah ! Ayah ! Ayah ! "

"You are back !", came Max's hyper voice with an equally excited smile flashed towards his Ayah.

Dang, where is a camera when you need it? Magnus yelled internally in response to his son's cuteness. He pressed a firm loving kiss over Max's wet forehead.

"Did you see get Daddy just now? Did you? Did you? Didddd youuuu? ", the lively little warlock asked while unconsciously splashing water at Magnus who yet again responded with a titter. Magnus tugged the sponge in Alec's hold to which the sponge smoothly slipped out from the hold. Crouching down by the inflatable pool, Magnus now being able for to face his son properly then responded, " Oh yes I did ! You were horridly terrifying ! ", Magnus's eyes widens as he said that.

" That's cause I am a pirate ! I defeated Daddy ! ", Max added quickly, giggling.

" Oh dear, wait till Grandma hears about this. The great - ah, I mean, the one and only Super Max defeating Shadowhunter Daddy !", Magnus laughed heartily as he tilted his head upwards, taking a view of his lover smiling widely. Max cheered and turned his back to Magnus who now scrubbed the exposed skin as Max sprayed water again at Alec.

Speaking of grandma, yes, Grandma Lightwood. It was still a surprise for Magnus on how he and Marsye interact daily, mostly about Max but still, surprisingly. But a good sort. Never for a second would Magnus have imagined the strict shadowhunter Marsye Lightwood calling him to let him know about any new learning products or toys or food regarding hich is best for children. It was nice. Then again, never would have Magnus imagined this stunning man with blue eyes loving him back.

" Aw, come on Max. I'm dead already. ", Alec said sadly as he hopped out of the pool.

" Alright then, Ayah. Time to get our little blueberry clean. ", Alec too crouched beside Magnus, their shoulder pressed against each other as Alec reached out to slip away the yellow boxers and letting Magnus bring the sponge over there as Alec held up Max's arms. Max wriggles against the brushes of the sponge while Magnus quickly, scrubbed the soap all over noticing Max's building restlessness.

" Alrighties, let's wash the soap away. I need you to come out of there for a while for me, okay? ", Alec said as he got a dry towel and wiped the excess water that dripped down his body.

" Okayyy, but can I play longer in the pool once we are done? ", Max asked as his eyes widens looking at Alec.

Tsk, the puppy face pout. Thought Alec as he knew it was almost impossible to say no, but honestly, he should. It's already dark now. He should be dried up and put to bed soon.

" Max, n-"

Magnus who stood up, helped Max get out the pool as he held on Max's hands, looked back at Alec wondering what will he respond. It was already dark, but they were having so much fun. It'd be a waste to just stopped like that, especially since Magnus missed most of it ! Noticing the brows furrow over the blue eyes on Alec's face, Magnus could know what Alec was thinking and quickly he opened his mouth.

" I think- we can have a bonfire tonight ! " Said Magnus impulsively.

Silence.

Alec blinked and then glared at Magnus. " We are on the balcony, for God's sake. " He hissed at Magnus.

" Yeah but, I can make a portal for us. ", said Magnus simply.

" Oh no no, it's already late and it's not safe for Max to be out. There might be demons-"

"Which you know me and you both are capable of protecting Max from. What is the harm in letting the kid some fun? "

Alec sighed. I mean that was true but still, he did not want to. Why? Alec is exhausted. Sure, his stamina is really great and especially since he has been out in the field frequently he barely uses his rune to keep up on hunting demons. However, today handling a toddler was something more exhausting than hunting demons. Even so, he rather not feel like a douche later on.

Alec picked up a soaped coated Max as he carried him to the bathroom with Magnus closely following behind.

" Daddy, pleaseeee. I still want to play. I'm not tired yet, promise. Pleasee Daddy ! Ayah, ask Daddy to say yes. I want to play bonbon and fire ", pleaded Max as his father now placed him down on the bathroom floor before proceeding to grab the head of the shower handle, turning it on as warm water sprayed out from it.

" Alec? ", Magnus called him and gave Alec a pout too when Alec turned to look at him.

" Oh - fine. But we are not leaving the house. "

" Horaayy ! ", screamed both Max and Magnus. Alec sprayed the warm water over Max's body, allowing the soap foam to be washed away. He still used a sponge to wipe over Max's body.

" Oh, darling. You do know I am a warlock? Great Warlock of Brooklyn. If we can't go to a bonfire. I will make it come to me !"

" NO ! ", Alec yelled instinctively as an imagine of a huge open fire lighting up at the balcony portrayed in his mind.

" Oh relax, sayang. ", Magnus purred before pressing a kiss over Alec's exposed nape from the back.

" We'll be doing a small one. And I'll get some marshmellow too. All safe fun, right? "

Alec's tense shoulder relaxed as Magnus's lips which pressed over the skin still could feel over the muscles. Alec nodded silently as he smiled to continue washing Max. However, somewhere back in his mind he wondered. Safe fun right? Just a small, controlled fire. Some marshmellows. Just me, Magnus and Max. Yeah.

Magnus quickly then peeled away from Alec as he exited the bathroom and pulled out his phone, dialing a number.

Ring ring ring ring ring- " Magnus ! Hey, what's up? ", said the voice over the line.

In the background, Alec was yelling Max to stop running around as he could hear footsteps of Alec chasing after the lighter and faster footsteps of a naked running Max.

" Sorry about the noise. Hello? "

" Yeah, still here no worries ! Haha, is it Max's bath time now? Good luck ! "

Magnus laughed in response. "Oh hush, Alec got it all under control. Anyways ! Grab your barbecue set ! We are having a bonfire tonight ! ", Magnus announced excitedly.


Some Bahasa Indonesian words :

Ayah - Father

Sayang - Darling