A/N: Here we go again guys! I'm glad you wanted more of this! And, I have something I want to ask you. I would like to have a beta reader for my stories, so if anyone's interested, please leave a review to let me know! Enjoy chapter 2!
Magnus watched closely as Alec was talking with Lydia about the adoption and Magnus' previous owners. He saw Alec's expression change when Lydia mentioned him being a sex pet for the previous owner. Only a toy for her satisfaction 'He changed his mind. He doesn't want me. I disgust him.'
But Alec had already decided. He was adopting Magnus no matter what, and especially after hearing how terribly he'd been treated before he was even more sure of his decision.
'Why would he pick me?' Magnus thought panicking slightly. 'Is he gonna use me like the others?'
Then he thought about how gentle Alec had been to him when his ear started to bleed. He wasn't like his previous owners. 'Or was he? Or is he just trying to make me feel safer so I wouldn't scream as much?'
As Magnus was going through all the possibilities in his head of his current situation, he didn't notice Alec and Lydia were done talking. He flinched and hissed as Alec clipped a leash to his collar, looking at him with a low growl, tail swinging from side to side. But Alec didn't back off. He only stopped moving so he wouldn't scare Magnus more than he already had.
"Hey, it's okay. It's just me."
As Magnus was looking at Alec with those golden-green cat eyes, Alec looked him over. He was really skinny, he had a lot of bruising on his torso and arms, and a few gashes on his cheek. Alec swallowed soundly. He wished Magnus could start trusting him, to really get to know how life should be. Then he looked back at those mesmerizing cat eyes he saw that Magnus was staring at him. He blushed deep red, clearing his throat and standing up, though leaving the leash on the floor. He wanted to give Magnus time, to not rush him to go anywhere with him. Magnus had stopped growling at him, now only looking at him, tail tapping on the floor.
"Ready to go?" Lydia said coming back from wherever she'd gone for a bit. Probably to give them privacy as she had said "Take all the time you need".
Alec glanced over to her and then back at Magnus with a questioning look. Magnus' ear twitched, and he got up from the floor slowly, still being careful around Alec and watching his every move. Alec gave a reassuring smile, then praised Magnus for being brave. He loved the way the neko's ears twitched up at the praise. 'It was so cute!'
Magnus picked up the leash and handed it to Alec carefully. Alec gave a small smile again and started heading out of the kennels, Lydia with them. As they got out of the kennels Alec realised he didn't have a collar for Magnus. He only had that old leather collar that seemingly irritated his throat and he kept scratching it. He thanked Lydia and lead Magnus out of the shelter to his car. Magnus didn't look so sure about getting in, but Alec didn't mind. He wanted to earn the neko's trust after all, so he let Magnus do it with his own pace, and made sure to give praises on the way. In the end it didn't actually take too long for them to be able to drive off and Alec told Magnus that they were going to the pet shop to get a new collar for him. Magnus only nodded, too interested in looking out of the window to actually listen. Alec found it adorable.
When they rode to the pet shop, Alec glanced at Magnus' appearance grimacing. He couldn't have the neko going into the pet shop in his underwear, could he? He glanced on the backseat after he parked the car, letting out a sigh of relief that he had left a duffel bag full on his stuff in there after he'd stayed at Jace's place just a few days ago.
"There are clothes for you in the backseat, I'll wait outside while you change okay?"
The only answer he got was a confused look.
"Don't you want to watch me change?"
Alec looked at Magnus. He was dead serious about the question.
"Of course not. You deserve privacy the same as any other person" he said looking as Magnus, then wondering "Did your Camille make you change while she was watching?" Alec wasn't sure he wanted to know the answer.
"Y-yes… Sometimes she t-touched me while..." Magnus stuttered as he tried to speak, clearly uncomfortable, so Alec didn't push it.
"Hey it's ok…" Alec said trying to sound soothing, "I'll never do that to you. I promise."
At that Magnus' head snapped up and he there was a small hopeful "Really?"
Alec smiled. "Really. I will never touch you without your consent, not to even pet you."
Magnus smiled slightly. Alec returned the gesture before getting out and waiting for Magnus to change. He knew it would be hard to do in a small car but it was better than nothing. He waited for a bit, thinking of how he could make Magnus see that he could trust him. After a few minutes Magnus got out, dressed in Alec's sweatshirt and jeans. The clothes were a little too big for the neko's smaller frame, and Alec chuckled at the sight. He stopped when he saw Magnus' ears flatten in the thought of being laughed at. "You look adorable in my oversized clothes." he said giving a small smile. "I wasn't laughing at you." The neko's ears get up once again at the compliment and a small smile tugged at the side of his mouth.
"Let's go get you something nice, huh?" He said clipping the leash on the worn collar.
This time Magnus had no problem following him. He was actually walking next to Alec, sniffing the air and looking around. 'He actually looks quite relaxed' Alec thought happily. They entered the pet store, going straight to where the collars were.
"Which one do you want?" Alec asked looking over. The neko's ears flattened and he was looking Alec with wide eyes. "We're not allowed to have a say in what we wear, master."
Alec frowned "You do have a say with me. I'm not the one wearing it after all." Alec said shrugging "And you can call me Alec."
Magnus didn't reply, just looked at the wall with the collars curiously. All the people were looking at them with confused expressions on their faces. Owners were supposed to choose what the pets wore. Alec didn't mind. He wanted Magnus to have a better life than that. Magnus kept glancing at a rainbow colored one, covered with glitter. He looked at Alec silently asking for a permission, and when he got a nod, he took it, handing it to Alec, eyes shining with appreciation. Alec wanted to quickly check if it was a right size, stopping to ask Magnus' approvement before reaching to fasten it around the other's throat. It fit Magnus well, so they took it, and right after paying Alec got the old one off, grimacing at the rash it had caused on the neko's throat. He didn't put the new one on yet, he knew the skin had to be treated before he could. So they made their way to the car, Magnus holding the collar in his hands looking happy.
The drive to Alec's apartment building wasn't long. It was about 10 minutes, and when they got there, Alec sighed in relief. His back was killing him, and after all of the stuff he had done today was making him tired. He looked at the neko, who was looking around the new environment as much as he could while being in the car.
"Ready?" He only moved after he got a nod, getting out of the car. He noticed Magnus was really tense. "You okay?"
Magnus swallowed, then turning to look at Alec, hesitating. "We'll go as slowly as you need to Magnus."
The neko looked relieved, "I'm a bit nervous" he admitted.
Alec gave a reassuring smile. He gave Magnus time to look around before they entered the building. Alec's apartment was in the top floor, so they took the elevator. Magnus was fine when entering, but when the elevator started moving, he panicked.
"Hey, hey, hey, you're okay, everything's okay" he said trying to soothe the panicking neko. But Magnus was having none of that and had a full blown panic attack. He started hyperventilating and Alec cursed under his breath. 'Should've known he hasn't been in an elevator before!' Without thinking it any further he took the panicking neko in his arms, securing him against his chest murmuring sweet nothings in his ear. When they got to the top floor Alec picked Magnus up walking to his apartment as fast as he could without disturbing the neko. He opened the door, still holding Magnus tightly, never stopping the stream of reassurances.
He looked around thinking where he should put the neko. Magnus might feel pressured in his bedroom, but he needed to lay down so Alec quickly got him to the sofa. He tried to put the neko down put he just started panicking more grabbing fistfuls of Alec's shirt. So Alec just held him while sitting on the sofa of his, speaking softly. Eventually the neko started breathing more calmly, the grab on Alec's shirt loosened, and the neko curled up on his lap, exhausted. After a while, his breathing slowed down, and he fell asleep in Alec's lap, snoring softly. Alec felt pure joy course through his body. 'Magnus trusted him enough to fall asleep on him!'
Alec watched the sleeping neko for some time, feeling tired himself. All the excitement of the day had tired them both out, and soon, he fell into a peaceful slumber.
There they slept, unaware of anything around them. And that's where Magnus woke up from a few hours later, yawning. he got up into sitting position, looking at the sleeping Alec. A genuine smile spread on his face, as he looked at the raven haired man twitch every now and then in his sleep.
He could really get used to this.
And here it ends. I'll update as often as I can! If you like this story please let me know! They really make my day and motivate me to write!
