A/N: Another onshot for you guys! Thank you so much to everyone that followed/favorited/reviewed! :) Let me know if there's anything specific you want to see in a oneshot! Enjoy! Disclaimer: I don't own Mortal Instruments. We have Cassie Clare to thank for Malec :) "I Told You So"
Alec Lightwood was on the floor in the training room of the Institute. This morning, he thought training with his parabatai was a great idea. He saw it as an opportunity to get in a good workout since he had missed training the past few days due to a healing demon wound on his back, but now, he was just sore and in pain. Everything ached. Both Alec and Jace had been injured in a demon hunt a few days ago and were still trying to fully heal. Jace's wound had only been a small sting on his arm so he was practically back to normal and not in nearly as much pain as Alec. But, them being who they are, they didn't hold back during training and trained as hard as they could. Now, Alec's back felt like it was on fire.
Jace grimaced as he sat up, "Damn, Alec. That killed me."
"You and me both," Alec grumbled and stayed flat on the floor. He was on his stomach because his back was aching. He vaguely remembered Magnus warning him this morning to take it easy because of the healing, but clearly Alec had ignored the warning and was paying the price for it. Now, all he had to do was figure out how to hide the soreness from Magnus.
When Alec's phone started to ring, he groaned as he twisted to reach for his phone on the floor next to him. He winced as he twisted his back the wrong way.
"You might wanna get that," Jace called out unhelpfully.
Alec rolled his eyes and reached further to grab his phone. He didn't look at the contact before answering.
He swallowed and grunted out, "Hello?"
"Alexander? What's wrong, are you okay?" the silky voice of his concerned boyfriend called through the phone.
Alec silently cursed to himself because he knew Magnus was now worrying that he was seriously injured or something. He knew he should've tried to keep his voice steady when he answered.
"Magnus, relax. I'm fine, just sore." Alec muttered straining to sit up and grunting into the phone.
"You don't sound fine, darling. I'm on my way over." Magnus said firmly.
Alec sat up immediately at that and then winced, lying back down again, "No! That's not necessary. Seriously, it's not the first time I've been sore."
Jace yelled out, "And it won't be the last time! As long as I'm here to kick your butt!"
Alec turned and glared at him but Jace just smirked and winked.
"Was that Blondie? Aren't you two supposed to be taking it easy after those demon wounds?" Magnus remarked.
Alec sighed, "Magnus, we did take it easy. I promise I'm fine, don't come to the Institute, I'll be home in a half hour."
Suddenly, the doors to the training room burst open. Alec stared in shock. There was no need for Magnus to respond because he stood before Alec with his cellphone raised to his ear and a look the screamed I told you so. He was dressed in a tight pair of blue leather pants with a silver sparkly tank top and a blazer with glitter threading. He had his hair spiked and adorned with glitter and wore very little actual make up. Alec slowly lowered his phone and smiled sheepishly from the floor.
Jace stood up and made his way towards the door, "Well, that's my cue, I think Clary misses me so I should get going." He leaned in to whisper to Alec, "Well, it was nice training with you. You've been a great parabatai, I'll always remember you." How Jace could always be sarcastic, Alec would never know. He settled for rolling his eyes and flipping him off as Jace stepped around Magnus. He smiled and waved at Magnus who simply glared.
Once Jace was gone, Magnus stepped fully into the training room and shut the doors behind him. He walked over to where Alec was sprawled on the floor and stood over him with crossed arms and a raised eyebrow.
"Hello, Mags. You look amazing today," Alec smiled and blushed up at the looming figure above him. He had to crane his neck to see Magnus and it was a rather uncomfortable position.
"Flattery will get you nowhere, darling. Come on, stand up and give me a proper greeting." Magnus said with a smirk as Alec paled.
Alec took a deep breath and went to sit up but an agonizing pain shot through his back, right where the demon wound had been. He bit his lip to keep from crying out in pain but Magnus had caught the look of pain in Alec's blue eyes.
Sighing Magnus uncrossed his arms and knelt next to Alec's face, "Ready to admit that you're not invincible and still healing?"
Alec scowled and attempted to roll onto his back, letting out a small yelp of pain. He glanced to Magnus with a blush on his cheeks.
"I'm sorry. I should've taken it easy."
Magnus raised an eyebrow, "And?"
Alec looked at him knowing where this conversation was going, "You're really going to make me say it?"
Magnus grinned at his boyfriend.
"You were right and I was wrong." Alec mumbled grumpily.
"Ahhh, that's the sentence." Magnus smiled and leaned down to give Alec a kiss, "It's good to see you Alexander. Now tell me, where does it hurt?"
Alec glanced up at Magnus, "Why?"
Magnus rolled his eyes and lifted a hand, letting blue sparks dance along his fingertips, "So I can fix it."
"Magnus, you really don't have to, it's my own fault. You shouldn't waste your energy on me." Alec argued.
Instead of responding, Magnus stood up and moved to stand over Alec's back. He knelt down and essentially straddled Alec causing the Shadowhunter to flinch and blush a deep red.
"Magnus!"
"Relax, Alexander. I'm just going to give your back a massage." Magnus as he started to massage Alec's back.
Alec let out a sigh in relief as Magnus literally worked his magic on his back. He felt the soreness leaving his body. Alec began to relax as his muscles relaxed and he felt his eyes slowly begin to close. He was exhausted and the massage was lulling him to sleep. It wasn't until he felt someone playing with his hair that he realized Magnus was no longer sitting on him and massaging him. Alec snapped his eyes open to find Magnus now seated on the floor holding Alec's head in his lap, running his fingers soothingly through his hair. Alec had shifted during his nap to lay on his side. He realized he felt no pain in his back.
"Sorry, didn't mean to fall asleep," Alec stifled a yawn and blushed but didn't move to sit up.
"It's okay. You looked exhausted so I thought I'd let you take a quick nap." Magnus smiled lovingly at Alec.
Alec smiled up at his boyfriend, "You're perfect. I will never know what I did to deserve you."
Magnus chuckled, "I ask myself that every day. How's the back now?"
Alec sat up completely and stretched out, feeling satisfied when his back cracked with no pain.
"Feels so good. Thank you, Magnus. You know you don't have to heal me every time I'm sore, right?" Alec smirked at his boyfriend.
Magnus rolled his eyes, "Of course I don't have to, because if it was a demand I may have to start charging you."
Alec widened his eyes but Magnus laughed and reassured him, "But I happen to have a soft spot for sexy Shadowhunters with messy black hair and gorgeous blue eyes." Magnus winked at him.
Alec blushed a deep red, never getting used to Magnus' compliments.
"So, you're not mad I didn't listen when you said take it easy during training?" Alec asked biting his lip nervously.
"Of course not. That'd just be silly. Plus, I think it has been proven that I told you so" Magnus teased and Alec stuck his tongue out him causing the two to laugh.
Magnus then stood up and extended a hand to Alec, "Now, come on. I'm starving I was on my way here to take you to lunch."
Taking Magnus' hand, Alec stood up, "Food sounds delicious. I'm so hungry."
Together, Magnus and Alec walked hand in hand towards the training room door. But Magnus stopped short before opening the doors. Alec looked to him confused.
"You never gave me a proper hello, darling." Magnus fake pouted.
Alec, in a moment of boldness, pulled Magnus close to him and kissed him passionately. Alec moved to tangle his hands in Magnus' hair when Magnus pulled back from the kiss leaving them both breathless and flushed.
"Now, that was the hello I imagined. But I did not spend time perfecting my hair for you to ruin it before we even get lunch. We'll pick this up later," Magnus gave Alec a quick peck on the lips before taking his hand in his again and pulling him out of the training room. Alec smiled and allowed his boyfriend to guide him through the twists and turns of the Institute but quickly realized he was still sweaty from training.
"Magnus, wait! I should probably shower first, I'm still sweaty and smell from training." Alec said stopping them outside his old room.
Magnus nodded and wrinkled his nose, "So that's what I've been smelling! I thought maybe the Institute had a rodent issue."
Alec rolled his eyes, "Ha, ha. I think I still have some clean clothes in here. I'll be fast, I promise."
The couple then walked into Alec's old room. While Alec took a quick shower, Magnus sorted through the closet for an outfit for his boyfriend. He sighed as he discovered only sweaters with holes in them.
Alec came out of the bathroom in only his boxers while towel drying his hair. Magnus observed him as he walked about shirtless. He would never get tired of checking Alec out when he wasn't paying attention. Alec walked to the dresser first and grabs jeans that are in there and moves to stand next to Magnus by the closet.
"Quit staring" Alec said to Magnus after he caught him ogling at him.
"Never! If I want to stare and check out my amazingly gorgeous boyfriend, I will. And with a body like that, you still prefer to wear these drab sweaters!" Magnus exclaimed.
Alec chuckled, "I love my sweaters." Alec grabbed the first one and pulled it on. It's dark blue and very plain. "Now, come on. I'm starving. Where are we going?"
"I was thinking Taki's," Magnus smiled and grabbed Alec's hand guiding him out of the room.
"Taki's sounds perfect." Alec agreed and smiled as he and Magnus walked hand in hand through the streets of New York. They could easily portal or take a taxi but there's something special about walking with the love of your life. Alec realized how lucky he is to have found his way back to Magnus. He was confident that no matter what happened in the future, they would always find their way back to each other.
Out of the blue during their walk to Taki's, Alec blurted out, "I love you so much Magnus."
Magnus turned to Alec surprised at his random declaration of love but delighted, "I love you so much too Alexander." The Shadowhunter never seized to amaze Magnus and he wouldn't have it any other way. Every day with Alec was exciting and Magnus wouldn't change it for the world.
