Chapter 2
Note: I don't want you guys to get angry at me or anything but, this chapter is low on Magnus. At least, awake Magnus. While that wasn't really intentional, I think it might be nice to step in Alec's psyche for a while just to see how he thinks and everything. So, Alec lovers, rejoice! But, yeah, rest assured, he thinks about Magnus a LOT. Enjoy!
A Present for Magnus- Part 1
Alec's POV
After Magnus and Chairman Meow finally stopped ganging up on me in their completely unfair game of "Let's Attack Alec/ Hold him Down so His Boyfriend Can Abuse Him" (aka tickling), we decided that it would be nice to just lie in Magnus' bed and have a Pirates of the Caribbean marathon.
While I wouldn't usually go for something so Disney, I had to admit, Johnny Depp was highly attractive and Orlando Bloom wasn't so bad himself. Magnus was staring intensely at the screen, as if he'd never seen the movies before. It made me smile.
Although I knew somewhere deep in my body that I should have been exhausted from all of the training that had taken place, I found myself wide awake, enjoying Magnus' reactions to the movies more than the films themselves.
By the end of the second one, Magnus' head was drooping onto my shoulder so; I wrapped one of my arms more tightly around him. In no time at all, he was completely asleep.
I gently lowered his spiked head onto a small stack of pillows. He sighed and smiled in his sleep.
I lightly pressed my lips to both of his eyes lids and softly planted a butterfly kiss on his still glittery forehead. A soft Mhm escaped his lips, making me chuckle softly.
I tiptoed over to the TV set to turn everything off but, after attempting unsuccessfully in the dark for a while, I heard Magnus make an irritated sound in his sleep. His arms were outstretched, reaching for the side of the bed that I'd normally occupy.
I opted to just try to turn everything off to the best of my ability and let him rest. He'd been through so much in the last month. Really, poor Magnus has been though a lot ever since our relationship started. I thought guiltily.
I slipped back into bed and carefully lifted Magnus's arms so that they actually were around me. I fell asleep quickly.
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The next morning, I awoke at seven, despite the fact that there was no need, given that I never had training on Fridays.
I cautiously slipped out of bed and hurriedly got dressed. I wanted to surprise Magnus when he woke up by having breakfast made, even if I wouldn't be there to enjoy it with him.
For a while, I contemplated bringing out Magnus's only cook book to try more of the breakfast recipes but, last time, a similar idea ended in Magnus's apartment almost burning.
I shrugged and opted to make the only thing I knew how. Eggs.
It had taken me quite a while to figure out how to make eggs and Magnus had to magically make at least eight dozen eggs appear as I tried (and failed) to learn how to cook. He thought it was cute, though and, after a few hours, I could easily make two kinds of eggs: fried and scrambled.
Since Magnus wouldn't be awaking for at least a few more hours, I decided that fried eggs would be the safest bet since they seemed to last longer.
I made enough for Magnus and, myself and arranged Magnus's on a plate and placed them in the refrigerator.
Sure, he could make breakfast appear but, he thought it was adorable when I tried to cook and always made sure to at least seem excited to taste, no matter how horrid the food's appearance was.
I guess eight centuries makes you a rather brave individual, even when it comes to your cooking-inept boyfriend.
I also quickly brewed some coffee and made sure that we weren't low on Magnus's favorite creamer.
I guess I should mention that I also made such an effort because I knew that Magnus's birthday was the upcoming Sunday. I decided that I had to do something special for him, even if he did claim, upon inquiry, that he didn't remember his birthday.
At first, I thought it was a lost cause. But, of course, the Clave keeps a record of everything and, at some point in his life, he'd released the information to them.
Oddly enough, obtaining that information was amazingly easy when compared to finding a gift to give to a Warlock who, with the snap of his fingers, can obtain anything he desires.
While I technically had two days left to find Magnus the perfect gift, I preferred the idea of being able to give it to him on Saturday.
My entire plan would have completely fell apart if not for my sister Isabelle, though. She was the absolute best shopper I knew, besides Magnus himself and she agreed to help me.
It was now eight and I wanted to leave quickly to ensure that I'd be back in time to take Magnus out for lunch.
I crept into the bedroom and found that Magnus was still sleeping and, rather heavily because he didn't seem to notice that he was taking up about 80% of the bed.
I left a note on his bedside table that would lead him to the note in the kitchen and so forth.
I reached for his warm hand and softly kissed his forehead. He'd probably be annoyed that I left without waking him first but, his face was just so serene.
During the day, he still didn't show any years beyond 19 or so but, during his sleep, an odd innocence and peacefulness crept into his face, making him seem vulnerable and angelic. Aking him seem so very human.
It made him seem as if, maybe, just maybe, he wasn't too noticeably out of my league. Maybe it wasn't so obvious that such an amazing being had, for some reason or another, coupled himself with just a mundane. Maybe he wasn't so perfect that I didn't deserve him at least a bit.
I shook my head at the thought. Nope. He was just as perfect and beautiful as ever. I was still the luckiest guy around to have someone like Magnus thinking about someone like me.
Caring about me.
So, I decided that I'm going to make this chapter have two parts or so. I'm thinking that the next chapter should be in Magnus's point of view, though. Just to keep up the pattern. Also, I love writing Magnus. You guys left great reviews and they inspired me!
The next chapter will most likely have Magnus's reaction and him reading the notes, etc. He might meet a few clients, too! If you guys have any suggestions for the next chapter, please leave them in your reviews or pm me.
After the next chapter, I will get back to Alec's POV and his shopping and planning with Izzy.
I'm thinking 3 parts? Maybe?
Anyways, you guys are great and, thanks for reading!
