I'm back! YAY!
I was reading y'alls reviews and it seems like some of y'all didn't like the name Clyde (which made me sad). The reason I chose this name wasn't because of Bonnie and Clyde, it was because when the idea about this story came to me the baby's name was Clyde. I don't know why, it just was. I decided not to change it simply because it would have changed how the story was playing out in my head. I'm sorry that you guys don't like it, but it isn't going to change.
If you guys would like though, you can help me decide his middle name. Post a review and I'll read them and see what options are offered. I'll post a poll on my author's page and then whatever is most popular will be Clyde's middle name. 'Kay?
Alright, sorry for the long AN I just wanted to clear that up. Now, enjoy.
Magnus held the new-born and was softly cooing to him. Alec couldn't help but feel a smile grow on his lips. The image of Magnus treating a child so preciously was melting his heart.
"Magnus, do you want to get a nursery read for Clyde? He can't stay in our room."
Magnus looked up at Alec mid-coo and nodded. "Yeah, I guess. Here, hold him."
Alec took Clyde from Magnus and cradled his head in the crook of his arm. The baby was so small, so precious. He hadn't held a child since Max and he was young then. Children didn't really appeal to him back then.
Clyde was asleep, occasionally making suckling motions with his mouth, as he curled into Alec's chest. Magnus snapped his fingers and a soft powder blue blanket appeared, draping lightly over Clyde's sleeping form. Alec smiled a thanks at him and gently tucked the blanket around the child.
He sat down at the couch while Magnus cleared their spare room and turned it into a nursery. Holding Clyde to his chest, he marveled at the pale blue complexion and the tuft of dark hair on his head. This child would be like nothing he'd ever seen, ever dealt with. He hoped beyond hope that he and Magnus could handle it.
Magnus returned shortly and said softly, "Want to come see?"
Alec nodded and followed Magnus into the nursery. Pale blue paint covered the once tan walls. The big full-size bed had been removed and in its place was a mahogany crib. A matching dresser and changing table were opposite it. The changing table was fully stocked and, Alec assumed, so was the dresser. In between the closet and the crib was a rocking chair, mahogany too, with dark blue cushions.
"Wow, it's amazing, Mags. He'll love it." Alec turned and pecked Magnus on the lips quickly.
"Of course he'll love it, I designed it." Magnus laughed at his own joke and lead Alec to the crib. "Do you want to put him in here to sleep? We need to talk about some things."
Alec nodded and gently placed Clyde in his crib. He removed any pillows or stuffed animals and only left the blanket wrapped around Clyde. Clyde began fussing softly at the change in position and Alec rubbed soothing circles on his back until he calmed down and resumed sleeping.
When he straightened up, Magnus was looking at him oddly. "What?" he stage-whispered.
"You're a natural."
"I've done this before. By the way, pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals are cute and all, but dangerous to babies in cribs. We can put them in there when he's not sleeping."
Magnus placed a baby monitor on the changing table and clipped the other one to his jeans. "Let's go."
They made their way to the couch and sat down next to each other. Alec moved to curl up next to Magnus and the other one curled his arm around his precious Shadowhunter. "So," Magnus began, "How are we going to do this?"
Alec shrugged against him and buried his head in the other's neck. "I don't know. I've still got my duty as a Shadowhunter, but I may be able to see if my mom can give me a bit of a break. I'll try and help out as much as possible."
"As I said, I'll cut back my customers and make sure this place is one-hundred percent baby-proof."
"How am I going to tell my mom?" Alec whispered.
"Just tell her the truth. I can go with you if it'll help."
"Thank you, Mags." Alec placed a kiss just beneath Magnus's jaw. "I'll tell her tomorrow."
"I'll be there."
They fell into silence and they just let the events of that afternoon sink in. They knew that their lives would be flipped upside-down in the weeks to come, but hopefully Maryse would help them out when they needed it.
Aren't they adorable? :3
Remember to review with names so I can put together the poll for Clyde's middle name. Thank you!
-JAFB