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Chapter 6-
I couldn't Imagine
Summary:
****Chapter Complete!****
Sorry the last part took SO long, I was writing our Malec date…couldn't rush that (Hope I made it worth the wait)
Simon notices something's up with Raphael… he tries to make it better
The group breaks for the day… Magnus and Alec spend some time together
Alec gets a tip that just might be the key
Notes:
Hey…So sorry about the wait, (Hopefully this'll make up for it a bit)
Works been crazy and I just don't have time to update till my days off.
I really wanted to try Mon. and Tues. when I got home, but my brain kinda got stuck on a new idea for a case that'll in all likelihood turn into yet another storyline universe kinda thing (Like what I have planned for the Magnus and Alec from 'The Truth Is Really Out There')
Slight side trip…
Totally random, but what do you guys think of this?
-{It would be a flashback to a cold case from the 40's…these four people disappear and Magnus wants' to solve it as something about them strikes a chord with him (that 'something' being that it's the 4o's versions of them…They'd have slightly different names but you'd know who was who.)
Alec is a detective (Shocking, I know), Magnus a reporter, Simon is the 40's equivalent of a profiler (And I know that's not a 'thing' yet in the 40's, but it's my world so, here it is), Raphael is a mob boss
These four all disappeared around the same time and Magnus wants to find out what happened- he's probably stuck home with a cold or something…
I have an entire plot thought out…My brains been stuck in a black and white 40's noir thing for the last 2 days and I kind of love it}-
Anyways onto THIS story…
One thing; thanks to Magnus coming up with terms of endearment for Alec and Simon to use is REALLY difficult (Raph can say anything in Spanish and it seems romantic so he's good, but the other guys? Mags hogs all the good ones…that's okay though…I still love him)
Figure we'd go with 'Babe' for Alec to call Magnus (Though he may use 'Sweetheart' every once in a while, because I just think it'd make Magnus blush)
Simon calling Raphael 'baby' is both sweet and, as in canon Raphael called him that at least once ( I think a couple times but I haven't watched in a bit and I read a LOT of fics so…), and it kind of went everywhere in the fandom, I kinda love it.
But only when they're completely alone…It's just more special that way…
God, I'm a sap and WAY too attached to these idiots.
Okay, so…this is totally a Malec episode, but I think we can afford a bit of a Saphael interlude… Don't you?
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Simon-Simon-Simon-Simon-Simon *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-
There must be something…some way to find Valentine. He can't just be out there free.
Simon continued meticulously pouring over the files and information, hoping something would jump out at him. There had to be something…
Valentine couldn't be out there around inno-
He startles faintly when he feels a hand on his shoulder,
"Amore, it is just me…are you okay?"
Raphael tilts his head, concerned. Simon nods somewhat shakily.
"Y-yeah…fine."
Raphael shook his head,
"You are lying" he said softly
"No, I just, hey!-"
He snapped as Raphael reaches over, closing the file Simon was going over.
"I was working, we need t-"
"I know, amore…I get it, I really do…but you have to stay objective, y-you cannot let this case, let Valentine…" he paused, sighing. Reaching over, gently taking his hand, tugging slightly
"Come on, you need a break… just for a few minutes"
Simon shook his head
"I'm fine, we really need to find this guy, and timing is critical we really can't put anything off-"
"Simon, please? I really need a break… and I need to talk to you about something… please?" he finished softly giving Simon a pleading, almost desperate look, squeezing his hand a bit tighter.
Simon froze; really looking at him, for what he was realizing was the first time since they'd heard the story, since the case started…
Oh… how did he miss that?
Raph looked his usual calm, cool collected self; he'd been flippant and snarky, perfectly confident, arguing with Magnus, scaring Dax, wowing the Agents …
This entire time, he never faltered…
But when he looked closer, really looked; at his eyes, his rigidity, at the so clearly when you really knew him fake smile.
Oh…
He was terrified.
Simon nodded quickly, standing up, intertwining their fingers.
Raphael gripped back tightly… much tighter than usual, he realized.
Just like he'd been doing since they'd arrived… Since before they even heard the story.
Simon felt his stomach drop.
He nods faintly,
"Yeah, okay." He says softly,
He glances around the room; everyone else is busy, scattered about, lost in their own part of the work.
Good.
Keeping his hold on Raphael's hand, he leads him out of the room and down the hall to the far end, opening the utility room door, pulling Raphael in, shutting it behind them.
The second he has the door closed he turns, using their joined hands he gently tugs Raphael in close, before letting go, wrapping his arms tightly around his boyfriend, pulling him in, and holding him firm.
He feels Raphael let out a long, shuddering breath, wrapping his arms securely around Simon. Raphael nuzzles close, breathing deeply against his neck, one arm securely around his waist, holding Simon flush against him protectively, his other hand running up and down Simon's back, before coming to rest on his shoulder, squeezing tightly, pulling him just a bit closer.
They stand like that for a few minutes, simply holding each other… Raphael is usually quite affectionate, but this is different. It's not like he's just holding him, it's like his trying to assure himself that Simon is there…
That Simon is okay.
It's almost like how he was after the bank heist, only even more so.
Simon sighs softly, leaning over, lightly trailing a few kisses across his cheek before reaching his lips, kissing him gently.
Raphael gasps, making a soft, almost whimpering sound, before surging forward, pressing Simon back firmly against the door, taking over the kiss, deepening it, hand trailing up Simon's back, over the base of his neck, fingers threading through his hair, tangling, pulling him in closer, the kiss becoming frantic, hard, almost desperate.
Simon couldn't quite contain a whimper of his own.
Raphael seemed more than alright with that, breaking the kiss, trailing over, going right for that spot on Simon's neck, the one he knew damn good and well drove him absolutely crazy.
O-okay…this was so not the time for this, but
Damn…
"R-Raph, you, what… Mmm… t-that's ooh… work, we're a-at… wha… Oh!" he gasped, trailing off, arching against him, tugging him away from his neck and back up into a hard, passionate kiss.
Mmm…he loved this… Raphael like this, eager and demanding… he knew it drove Simon wild. It always did.
Still…something was up. He saw the way Raph looked back there… he'd never seen his love so scared, not even after the bank.
Much as he hated stopping this (And he truly did, with a passion) there was something bothering Raphael, and he needed to know what it was…
He pulled back slightly
"Raphael, baby… Mmm… w-we need to stop"
Raphael hummed noncommittally, hand sliding down his lower back… and lower still, before pulling Simon flush against him.
Simon gasped, his own hands flexing automatically, tugging Raphael in more.
Oh, wow…that was SO not playing fair.
Raphael gave a slight, breathless chuckle, making his way, yet again, to that spot. Raphael hummed right against his skin, sending a thrill straight through Simon, causing him to feel dizzy and breathless…
Simon groaned,
Okay two could play that game
Not like after a year together Simon didn't know all his buttons too…
He trailed his hand up Raphael's back lightly, teasingly, this time tangling his fingers in Raphael's hair, tugging him away from the spot and up into a hot, hard, thoroughly demanding kiss. He slid his other hand up Raphael's arms, catching his shoulder grasping lightly; he pulled suddenly, grip tightening, twisting them quickly, until he'd flipped them around so that now he had Raphael pressed back against the door.
He felt Raphael's breath catch, him gasp, moaning appreciatively into the kiss. He tilts his head, changing the angle a little, taking a bit more control of the kiss. Simon trails his hands lightly up Raphael's sides, to his shoulders and down his arms, catching his hands, entangling their fingers.
Raphael hums happily, squeezing his hands. Simon tightens his grip a bit, tugging his hands up, lightly pinning them against the door, slightly above Raphael's head. He breaks the kiss, moving down to the underside of his jaw, Raphael gasps, leaning his head back, giving him more access.
He finds a particularly sensitive spot, one that probably wouldn't even be that noticeable so long as Raphael doesn't look upwards too terribly much…
Hmm… perfect.
He nips sharply, causing Raphael to moan. He continues working on the spot, kissing, sucking and nipping, squeezes Raphael's hands again, pressing them back a bit harder against the door.
"Mmm… Dios, Simon, amor tan bueno …" He murmurs breathlessly
It was always a thrill, having Raphael like this… being able to touch him, kiss him… knowing that he drove the other man absolutely crazy… More than anyone Raphael had ever met.
Simondrove Raphael crazy…
Raphael!
A man who had people tripping over themselves to get his attention. Who generally saw flirting and seduction as little more than tools or weapons… A man who's charm and allure could cause even hardened criminals and trained guards to act like lovestruck teenage girls.
Who could get literally anyone he wanted…
And all he wants is Simon.
Wow…
He shifts a bit, moving back up, capturing his mouth in a deep kiss, squeezing Raphael's hands once more before letting go, sliding his hands back down Raphael's arms, one traveling down, around to his waist, the other slipping over his shoulder trailing up his neck, cupping his jaw slightly, brushing his thumb over the mark he'd just made, pressing just a bit.
Raphael whimpered…
Mmm…
It was a heady feeling… knowing that he, Simon Lewis; a dorky, awkward, still slightly clumsy, flailing chatterbox, was in actuality the only one who really got to Raphael like this…
Who could drive him crazy, completely distract him, leave him breathless and dumbfounded…
How was that even possible?
How on earth did he ever get this lucky?
He didn't know… but he was truly grateful for it every day. Raphael was the absolute love of his life. There was nothing he wouldn't do for this man, to make him happy, make sure he was okay, to protect him…
Even when it went against every other urge he was currently having…
He sighed, gentling the kiss, slowing, pulling back just a bit. He ran his hand up, brushing his hair back, and waited.
Raphael blinked his eyes open, looking slightly dazed
"Hi again…" Simon murmured softly
Raphael gave a faint, breath of a laugh in surprise
"Hi"
It was a little thing for them…the first thing he'd ever said to Raphael (That wasn't a rambling recap of the entire day)
It always managed to make him smile.
"I-I'm okay" Raphael offered, glancing down
Simon shook his head
"No…you aren't. And you haven't been since we got here… I'm sorry I didn't see it earlier… I should have."
Raphael shook his head faintly
"No, you couldn't have…even Mag's d-"
"Magnus is over the moon right now because he and Alec finally realized that they're idiots… he's a bit distracted… also, he's not your boyfriend. I should have seen that something was bothering you."
Raphael sighed
"Amore, I did not want you to…"
Simon froze
"W-what? Why not?"
He shook his head, leaning back, withdrawing slightly.
"Because… I hate this case… I hate that you and Mags and Alec are working this. You guys have NO idea who you're going up against, what you're going up against…
Valentine Morgenstern is a monster…the stuff the police have on him?" he scoffed
"That's not even scratching the surface. You think that's the worst thing he's ever done? Shot a few people? Set some fires? God… you don't even know…
Those people were lucky compared to some of the others.
Valentine Morgenstern is a man that criminals, murderers and psychopaths have nightmares about.
Do you have any idea how unbelievable it is that that Mahzun guy talked to the police? Any idea how desperate he had to have been to do that?
People don't talk about Morgenstern… they just don't. Not even in their own families… not even when people go missing… not even after entire families disappear." He trailed off in a near whisper.
Simon took a deep breath, steadying himself
"What happened?" he asked softly
He shook his head slightly
"Nothing to me…"
"Someone in your family?"
He nodded, near imperceptibly
Simon gave a faint sigh…
Raphael had told him a bit about his family. Not much, all he knew was that they were all criminals, of nearly every sort, and that Raphael truly believes that the only reason he didn't end up like them is because he met Magnus and Henry ended up adopting him when he was nearly thirteen.
He really didn't like to talk about it, and Simon never pushed him on the subject… he could tell how much even thinking about that part of his life bothered the man.
Still…if it was something attached to the case, to Valentine… he really needed to know as much as possible.
If someone scared Raphael this much Simon sure as hell wasn't going to leave anything to chance.
"Raphael…what happened?" he asked again, quietly,
He hesitated, wrapping his arms around himself
Simon shook his head
"Baby, I know you don't like to talk about it… and you know I'd normally never push you on this, but if it can help with this case, can help keep people safe? I really need to know."
Raphael sighed, taking a deep breath
"I-I know…It's not much… I don't know how useful it will be… it happened a long time ago, and all I know is hearsay and whispers…"
Simon slipped closer, settling against the door, next to him, reaching over, catching his hand, lifting it up, pressing a soft kiss to each knuckle, before letting it slip back down, once more entwining their fingers, squeezing gently.
Raphael took another deep breath, starting so quietly Simon nearly had to strain to hear.
"I was really young… not even six yet… I really don't know everything. All I know is what I'd overhear.
My uncle worked for Valentine for a while, he was a thief… he worked a couple jobs, and, I guess everything was fine. I kind of remember him… he was really funny, always smiling and joking, relaxed… nothing ever really seemed to get to him, everyone liked him. I kind of wonder if that's why he was so confident working with Valentine would be okay… It wasn't.
No one told me what happened… all I know is one night my aunt came to the door frantically knocking, dad sent me to my room, but I had a little spy hole I'd made… I was always so curious what they were up to… always had to know everything, it seemed so exciting…" He paused, scoffing, shaking his head
"Kind of wish I wasn't like that now… I'd probably be a lot happier. It's not as much fun when you realize what all was actually going on.
I remember she looked terrified, she was so pale, and shivering, which seemed so odd to me, it was summer and nearly eighty out; she looked like she was freezing, could barely speak.
She had three of my cousins with her, but my uncle wasn't, and neither was my older cousin Emilio…"
Simon gasped softly, tugging Raphael closer, he slid his arm around his waist, Raphael leaned into it, taking a few deep breaths.
"I really d-don't know what happened, everyone was whispering, they were terrified.
They'd started rushing around frantically, throwing things together into bags…
At one point my father left the room; he came back a few moments later with a few bundles of money, put them in a bag and told her not to come back, he didn't want Manuel's stupidity to cause Valentines to come down on the rest of us…
W-we never saw or heard from them again… I really don't know what happened to them… but when I was older I heard a few people talking, Valentine never leaves witnesses…
I'm pretty sure she was there when whatever happened, happened…so… I-I really don't know." He trailed off with a shrug.
Simon inhaled sharply, tugging Raphael in close. He wrapped his arms around him tightly, holding him steady, breathing deeply for just a few moments.
Simon ran his hand gently over his back, squeezing his shoulder, pulling him even closer.
"I'm so sorry…"
He shook his head faintly, nuzzling against Simons neck.
"It was a long time ago."
"I wish you would have told me… that I knew how hard this was going to be for you."
"I guess I should have told you… I just… I never thought it would come up."
Simon nodded faintly
"Did you have any idea?"
"Well…I-I knew about the case Alec worked, that he'd had one involving Valentine, but I did not know the details." He paused lifting his head, shaking it faintly in astonishment
"I had no idea they got so close… I did not know anyone had.
It never occurred to me that Alec would actually be going after him again… I have never heard of anyone actually getting a second chance at Valentine, usually they don't survive a first attempt.
T-the way he described it, Valentine saw him, saw both of them. At some point he had to have heard their names… I really cannot imagine someone actually going after Valentine, actually getting THAT close and getting away with it.
I've never heard of anything like that… not with him. I honestly have no idea how Alec is even still alive."
Simon took a couple deep breaths, trying to calm himself after that thought.
"I… god, Simon, when you started telling me we were going to be working a case from Alec's past it occurred to me, maybe… b-but it was just so unbelievable…
I did not want to believe it.
You and Mags and Alec? You guys are everything to me. The idea that you are going to be going after Valentine? Putting yourselves in his path… I-it is the most terrifying feeling I've ever felt.
For nearly as long as I can remember the one absolute certainty I had was to keep those you love as far away from Valentine Morgenstern as possible…
That is you guys…it is just you guys.
I-If something happened to one of you, any of you… I really do not know what I'd do… I don't know how I'd handle it.
And I know… I know logically, you are all more than capable of taking care of yourselves.
You are all amazing detectives; bright, courageous, incredibly skilled… I really did not think there was anything that we could not solve… anything… But… I never thought about us going up against Valentine.
I could never imagine something that terrible.
I would never want any of you anywhere near that man… he is absolutely evil incarnated.
All I want to do is keep you guys as far away from him as possible, keep you safe.
A-And I know, I realize how selfish that is… I do. I understand that this, right here, this is probably the best chance at the bastard that there ever has been… but… god,
If the cost of that is one of you…
I-I couldn't handle that."
He shook his head, pulling Simon close again, in a near crushing embrace.
Simon sighed nodding, holding him just as tight,
"I don't want that either. I couldn't imagine something happening to Magnus, or Alec…
And, y-you…God, that, that's my worst nightmare.
But, Raphael… If we can stop this guy, we have to; there is no way around it. This man terrifies you… he preys on everyone; criminals, cops, innocent civilians. He is a threat to everyone. If we have a chance, we have to take it.
No matter how much of a personal risk it is."
Raphael took a deep, steadying breath, nodding faintly
"I knew you would say something like that…" he pulled him closer, holding him tightly
"You are way too damn moral." he muttered, leaning over, brushing a soft kiss to his cheek.
Simon gave a faint huff of a laugh, nuzzling closer
"Sorry…"
Raphael shook his head
"No…It is a good thing, One of the things I love the most about you… just scares the hell out of me sometimes… especially now."
Simon tugged him closer, holding him just a little tighter for a moment, before taking a deep breath, pulling back a bit, meeting Raphael's eyes.
"Hey…I can't promise how this will go; you know that as well as I do. There are no guarantees, not with this kind of work, much less this kind of case.
But one thing I am certain of; Valentine has never faced a group like this. I just met those agents, I don't really know what they are capable of… but I know us; I know what WE are capable of.
Me, you, Magnus, And Alec?
I really can't think of anything we couldn't face.
We have handled psychotic bank robbers, and a manipulative murderess and twisted, vindictive millionaires, and scheming jewelry store owners, and a sociopathic student AND his dad, and crazy art thieves and an honest to god mad scientist.
We can handle pretty much anything the universe throws at us.
We WILL face this…
And this Valentine? He has no idea what he is going up against."
Raphael looked almost startled, giving a faint, slow nod.
Simon didn't know what his expression was telling Raphael, the man could read that better than anyone he knew… even Magnus…
He could tell he saw something that he hadn't before.
Which made sense…
Simon had never felt this before.
This Valentine hurt innocents, cops, total strangers, families… he caused pain and fear and death everywhere he went.
He hurt Raphael, he scared Raphael.
He'd been so close to Alec… he could have come after Alec. By all logic he should have.
This monster was out there, right now, if he knew what was going on, he'd be after them too.
After Magnus, after Alec, after him…
He'd be after Raphael.
Simon had never felt true, absolute hatred for someone.
He'd been appalled by their actions, hated what they'd done, what they'd said, been baffled by their motives, confused as to how someone could do what they did, wondering what made them like they were…
But, until this very moment he'd never felt this cold, complete, utter loathing for another human being.
He wanted Valentine caught… locked safely away… that was the first choice.
But if he came anywhere near them…
If he got anywhere near the people he loved.
It would be the last thing he did.
He closed his eyes, taking a few deep breaths, steadying himself. He opened his eyes, once more meeting Raphael's gaze. He moved his hand up cupping his jaw, leaning in, giving him a firm kiss, before pulling back.
"Are you ready to go back, or do you want a bit more time?" He asked gently
Raphael shook his head; standing up straight, expression slipping into one that was determined, and more than a bit dangerous…
It was calm, cool…and, to most, absolutely terrifying.
It's a look that he's personally seen reduce many a grown man to an anxious, stuttering, stammering, mess… even Alec looked a bit twitchy when Raphael got that one.
Simon thought it was sexy as hell…
But that'd have to wait.
He leaned forward one more time, for a quick, slightly fervent kiss, holding on just a bit tighter than normal, before pulling back, reaching down and taking his hand, tight, turning slightly, reaching for the doorknob…
Raphael stopped him, tugging slightly at their joined hands; Simon glanced back curiously, catching his expression
His head was tilted slightly, biting his lower lip, eyes bright, focused on Simon's lips,
Oh…He knew that one too… It was even better then the sexy dangerous, intimidation glare type thing…
"Umm... Amore… about this, before?"
"You mean…us fooling around in the closet at the precinct?"
He hummed affirmatively,
"Yes…that, can w-"
Simon nodded quickly
"Oh yeah, the second we get a chance."
Simon begin to pull the door again, Raphael rested his hand over his…
"You know…didn't you say something about how we shouldn't put things off till later?"
Simon tilted his head curiously, giving a bit of a playful smile, turning back towards him, leaning back against the door,
"Did I? Don't remember that"
Raphael nodded, leaning close, just a breath away, reaching over, flicking the lock on the door…
"I can remind you… if you would like…"
Yeah, okay…this case had spanned over a decade…and really, far longer…
He supposed it could wait a little while longer.
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"Hmm! Wha-" Magnus startled, twisting around, glancing about the room…
The empty room.
He looked up, curiously focusing on Alec standing next to him, hand resting lightly on Magnus's shoulder.
"What…where is everyone?"
Alec raised his eyebrow, giving him a faint smile.
"They left… like over half an hour ago. We're breaking for the evening. We have everything we can get from this… now we just need to wait for something to pan out… something we can use right now. I put in a few calls to some of my old contacts from the case, a couple people we talked to then, as well as a few informants throughout the precincts. Now we're just waiting for something to come back.
Luke is keeping an ear out for anything that might link back to Valentine, and Kevin is working on the patrol officers, seeing if anyone has any extra chatter or anything…but that's about all we can do right now.
We're gonna break, have a few hours rest, then come back tomorrow with fresh eyes."
Magnus shook his head
"But… we cannot just sit around doing nothing… maybe we ca-"
Alec shook his head apologetically
"No… I know; it's driving me crazy too, but this… We can't rush this one too much. Valentine terrifies everyone, everybody will be on edge. If he's in town people will be on high alert.
If we push too hard, they'll spook, run. We can't have that… As much as I hate just waiting on this; it's the smart thing to do right now."
Magnus sighed heavily; looking back down at the folder he'd just finished reading.
Alec slid closer, resting his hands on Magnus's shoulders, near the base of his neck, squeezing lightly.
"Hmm…" Magnus murmured leaning back,
He reached up, catching one of Alexander's hands; he tugged it over, lifting it to his lips pressing a soft kiss.
He heard Alexander's breath catch, his grip tightening just a bit, before sliding over a little along his shoulder. Magnus felt him move closer, leaning down, pressing a soft kiss to his cheek.
Magnus feels his heart begin racing, breath coming a bit quicker. He turned his head faintly, catching Alexander's lips.
"Mmm…" Alec hummed responding. He moved a bit, turning Magnus's chair slightly, so they were facing each other.
Magnus sighed contentedly, slipping his arms around his shoulders, tugging him in closer.
Alec pulled back a bit, kind of tugging Magnus with him; Magnus broke the kiss, tilting his head confused.
"Umm…s-sorry, I can't really stoop like that for too long and I'm pretty sure if I try to balance on the chair or your lap…it…it would end bad, and I really don't want to end up falling and bump my head…
I kind of want to remember this…" he trailed off, blushing faintly with a slight, warm smile.
Magnus chuckled,
"Yes…I would rather like it if you did as well, my darling detective."
He stood up before wrapping his arms around Alexander's neck, kissing him thoroughly. He felt Alexander gasp faintly, sliding his arms around Magnus, eagerly returning the kiss.
"Mmm…This better, sweetheart?" he murmured softly when they broke for air.
Alec nodded, looking slightly dazed.
Magnus tilted his head, smirking mischievously,
"So…we are breaking for the entire evening, yes?"
Alec blushed, nodding again.
Magnus leaned a bit closer, glancing up at Alexander through his lashes,
"Hmm...and what, exactly, are your plans for the evening, detective?"
Mmm….oh, he quite liked that reaction…
Alexander blushed brightly, eyes widening, pupils dilating…
Damn… He had never before so wanted the psychic thing to be real
He would so love to be able to see all the things going through his Alexander's mind right now… whatever was making his eyes darken, breath catch, cheeks flush that oh so lovely shade.
Perhaps he could coax him into telling him…
Hmm…His Alexander, whispering all his thoughts, all his fantasies to him…
Oh, my…just the thought of that was enough to send his heart racing, make him dizzy and breathless.
He couldn't quite contain a slightly desperate whimper.
Alexander groaned, kissing him deeper, tugging him close, tightening his grip on slightly, lifting him up, settling him on the table.
Oh…wow…t-that was…
Magnus let out a loud moan, eagerly pulling him in closer still. Alexander gasped, his hands sliding down Magnus's back. Magnus slid forward, deepening the kiss…
And accidently catching the folder he'd been reading, sending it fluttering to the ground, contents scattering about.
Magnus broke the kiss, catching sight of the scattering papers… including a slew of crime scene photos…
Well…talk about a mood killer
He huffed faintly, glancing up at Alexander, seeing he was thinking about the same thing.
"Umm… Darling, I really think we should get out of here… not that I'm in anyway opposed to a bit of fun at the office… or precinct as it where…
Because I am most definitely okay with that…
However, a conference room/war room filled with every scrap of information possible on a psychotic serial killer is not exactly high on the list of desirable locations."
Alec gives a surprised laugh, nodding, glancing around
"Uhh…yeah, right there with you."
He pulled away, leaning down, beginning to gather the papers. Magnus huffed once more, slipping off the table, stooping to gather a few more. Slipping them all back into the folder he set it back on the table, glancing around just to be certain.
"I do believe we got everything."
Alec nodded, glancing over at him, smiling. He leaned over again, giving Magnus a soft, sweet kiss.
It wasn't anything overly passionate, just a simple kiss… But hell if it didn't make Magnus's head spin, leaving him giddy.
That was just something that was going to happen now… Alexander was going to kiss him, just because.
Because he felt like it, he wanted to, simply because he could.
Magnus reached over, catching his hand, tugging him in for just a moment.
"I really adore it when you do that, My darling detective."
Alec seemed to brighten
"Yeah?"
Magnus nodded faintly, leaning closer
Alec brought his other hand up, brushing a bit of his hair back, trailing lightly over his cheek, he leaned in the rest of the way, closing the distance once more, just a soft brush of a kiss.
"Good…because I intend to do it every chance I get." He whispered
Oh…t-that…w…
Magnus gave a sound that was somewhere between a whimper and a sigh, sliding his arms around Alexander's neck, partly because he just wanted to, but mainly because he wasn't completely sure of his balance at this point.
"S-so…" he stammered faintly, swallowing a bit, all his usual flare, assurance and eloquence seemingly evaporating.
"W-umm…a-about those plans for this evening?" he managed to get out…
Wow…he's never been this tongue tide… he made a mental note to apologize to Simon about any time he'd ever teased him about it… it was not funny…
It felt awkward as hell.
Is this the way the poor boy feels most of the time?
He tried to shake it off, taking a deep breath, trying to regain at least some of his usual confidence.
He glanced up catching Alexander's expression, eyes bright, a slight, somewhat stunned smile on his lips.
Then he grinned brilliantly and Magnus swears that his heart must be beating so loudly that Alec could hear it from there.
"You…You're nervous, stammering… I-I didn't know you did that?"
Magnus huffed
"I don't! at least I never have" he grumbled, blushing more
Alec gave a bright, delighted laugh
"Hey!"
He quickly shook his head
"No, I-sorry, it's nothing like that… I'm not laughing at you, I swear… it's just… you're stammering, and blushing… because of me?" he asked hopefully
Magnus rolled his eyes faintly
"Of course because of you… what else would it be?"
He glanced down, shaking his head before looking back up at Magnus with an expression of total amazement
"I do that to you… I really get to you like that?"
Magnus nodded, leaning closer
"Yes, my darling detective. You do that. To me. You drive me crazy, take my breath away, totally distract me, make me blush and stammer and render me totally incapable of speaking.
You do that…
And only you." he finished softly
Alec swallowed faintly, eyes widening, it finally seemingly really dawning on him, just what affect he had on Magnus.
"That…that's really good." he breathed
Magnus gave a faint chuckle, nodding quickly
"Yes…yes it is."
He leaned up once more, kissing Alexander slowly, tugging him in, deepening it just a bit, before pulling back slowly, pausing to nip lightly at his lower lip.
"Now…about those plans for the rest of the evening?" he asked, raising his eyebrow
Alec blushed, smiling faintly, before pausing a moment
Magnus tilted his head
"What is it, sweetheart?"
He blushed more, glancing down almost shyly before looking back up…
"Umm…well…"
"Alexander, darling, if you don't want to, because of the case or-"
He shook his head quickly
"No, it's not that… trust me, not wanting to, with you? Not an issue, like ever…"
Magnus chuckled, raising his eyebrow,
"Oh, is that so?" he teased playfully
Alec rolled his eyes
"Magnus, come on, you know it is"
He gave a delighted giggle
He so loved that sarcastic Alexander… he couldn't help grinning when the oh so serious detective got that little feisty streak
"Well…that is good to know… and by the way? Same here"
"Yeah?"
"Oh, yes" he finished, nodding enthusiastically
Alec gulped faintly
"T-that's uh…good to know"
Magnus gave him a warm smile, leaning a bit closer
"So…If that is not what is making you hesitate, then what is it, darling?"
Alec glanced down, blushing, looking up sheepishly
"Umm…It's…
Look, I know it might sound kind of stupid, especially right now, with everything that's going on…but…
Can I take you out on a date?" he finished hopefully
Magnus froze, shocked
Alec's face fell a bit
"If you don't want to right now w-"
"No! I want to!" Magnus hurried out, a bit louder than he'd intended
"Yo-"
Magnus rolled his eyes, catching his arm
"Sweetheart as adorable as that is, we don't need to do it again…yes, I want to. I want to go on a date with you…
Right now." He paused, glancing over at him, squeezing his arm, giving him a brilliant smile.
"So, My darling detective; where exactly are you going to take me for our first date?"
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"And so that is how I ended up banned for life from Peru" Magnus finished with a grin
"Oh, come on, you're making that up!" Alec gasped in-between laughs, glancing over at him, shaking his head.
"Nope, all true"
Magnus shrugged, reaching over catching his hand
"What can I say? I was young, and kind of reckless… and I wasn't about to just lose the bet."
Alec chuckled, squeezing his hand lightly.
It'd been a wonderful evening. They went to dinner at one of Magnus's favorite restaurants, just a few blocks from the apartment. Deciding to just park in front of his building, both assuming that was where they would wind up at the end of the evening. It was about a half hour walk but it truly was a gorgeous night; full moon, cool, just a bit of a breeze, hardly any foot traffic; all in all perfectly quiet and peaceful.
Alec's smile softened, moving a bit closer, slipping his arm around Magnus's waist.
Magnus gave a warm smile, leaning against him, sighing.
"I am so glad you suggested this, my darling detective… it was absolutely lovely, I truly needed a night like this."
Alec hummed, nodding faintly, tugging him a bit closer.
"I think we both did… plus, honestly, I just really wanted to. I've been trying to get up the courage to ask you out for almost a month… well, kind of since the day we met, really, but especially in the last month."
Magnus chuckled softly, glancing over at him
"The crossbow case?"
Alec nodded, blushing faintly
Magnus reached over, catching his hand, entangling their fingers, squeezing slightly,
"So, I know you said not to push on this, but, can you please tell me what happened? I have been wracking my brain trying to find out what went wrong…"
Alec sighed, hesitating a bit, nodding faintly
"I- honestly? I just kind of realized something and then something else and kind of freaked out, overreacted and then couldn't stop psyching myself out about it."
Magnus tilted his head
"About what, sweetheart?"
He blushed, glancing down, tugging him a bit closer.
"Umm…I, well…Okay, so, back at the club?"
Magnus nodded
"I kind of managed to stop panicking long enough for it to dawn on me that you said you thought it was a dream too…
Which meant that you dreamt about me…and umm…" he blushed, glancing away
Magnus chuckled, quirking his eyebrow, smirking playfully
"Ah, so that explains how you were acting at first… flirting, playful… kind of handsy…
Hmm…" he tugged Alexander's hand faintly, leaning closer,
"I did so enjoy that." he purred
Alec's breath hitched,
"Yeah?"
"Mmm…" he nodded, tilting his head
"So, then, what changed?"
Alec glanced away
"Umm…w-well, I- because of that I kind of really started to think I had a chance with you… b-but the more I thought about it, you'd never really mentioned dating anyone, and I didn't know if you would actually be interested in something like that…
Actually, dating, like exclusively.
A-and at first, I was trying to tell myself that I'd be okay with that, it didn't necessarily have to be serious… it could just be whatever you wanted and we could see where it would go…"
He blushed, taking a deepbreath
"B-but then I realized that just… it just wouldn't be enough, not with you…
And I kind of freaked out because all I wanted to do was try; and at that point I genuinely thought I at least had a chance at something with you. But I knew that just 'whatever' wasn't going to be enough and I kind of panicked…
Sorry." He finished, glancing over sheepishly
Magnus was staring at him, appearing somewhat stunned, and…oh…
He had that look…
The bright, slightly blushing, almost amazed look that never failed to take his breath away.
Alec gulped
Suddenly Magnus broke into a brilliant smile, giving a soft, near giggle, shaking his head faintly.
It kinda brought Alec up short
"What?"
Magnus shook his head again, letting out a dazzling, somewhat amazed laugh
"Sweetheart, I thought the same thing about you!"
Alec froze, tilting his head
"You…huh?"
Magnus chuckled again, glancing over, eyes bright,
"Well, to be fair, as of yet the only ex of yours I know of is Dax" he paused, rolling his eyes
"That really doesn't show much of an interest in actual serious relationships…"
Alec gave a huff of a laugh, nodding faintly
"Okay, yeah, fair point" he glanced over giving him a warm smile, squeezing his shoulder, before slipping down settling his arm around his waist.
"But, uh…just in case it wasn't clear, I am… interested in dating, in serious…" he tugged Magnus closer,
"I'm especially interested in dating you." he murmured softly, leaning down a bit, lips brushing lightly against his cheek
Magnus blushed, breath catching, he turned, nuzzling lightly against his neck, before leaning against his shoulder, letting out a contented sigh.
"Good, because just in case I did not let you know…" he paused, tugging Alec to a stop, turning to face him, leaning in close,
"I am quite interested in dating you, as well."
Alec beamed, tugging him closer with one hand, reaching up with the other, brushing his hair back behind his ear, tugging him in.
"Good" he murmured, closing the distance, kissing him softly.
"Mmm…" Magnus hummed. He reached up, sliding his hand around Alec's neck, grasping, holding him close.
Magnus gasped softly, stepping backwards a few steps, pulling Alec along with him, leaning back against the wall of the building they were standing next to.
Alec growled faintly, deepening the kiss. Magnus's grip tightened, responding eagerly, nipping at Alec's lip before lightly brushing his tongue against them, seeking entrance. Alec gasped, lips parting, tugging Magnus in just a bit closer.
Mmm…Damn…
Magnus seems to take the invitation and run with it; sliding his hand up a bit, tangling in his hair, pulling him down firmly, other hand sliding up tracing along his jaw, than down his neck, trailing down his back.
Oh wow…
He seems to take total control of the kiss, deepening it, changing the angle just so, pulling Alec as close as possible, arching against him… Alec gives a surprised gasp that quickly trails off into a moan when he feels Magnus's nails scratch along the back of his neck,
Magnus makes a soft whimpering sound that seems to shoot straight through Alec, leaving him dizzy and breathless,
He almost feels like he's drowning, like it's too much, too overwhelming, but at the same time he never wants it to stop, never wants to let go.
Finally, when breathing became necessary Alec breaks the kiss, but can't quite manage to pull away too far. Leaning in, he kisses Magnus's cheek, trailing down along his jaw.
Magnus whimpered again, Alec groans faintly, sliding his hands down Magnus's sides, coming to rest on his hips, tightening his hold slightly. He slid his hands back, traveling up Magnus's back, before moving back down, pulling him in more.
God, he just can't stop touching Magnus; the feel of him in his arms, under his hands… it's so much more intoxicating than any drink ever could be.
It's absolutely addicting. He hasn't even had this a day and he can't imagine going without it.
"Hmm…Darling, yes" Magnus whispered faintly
Alec's gasps almost desperately, head spinning, his heart racing so fast it couldn't possibly be healthy, but he really didn't care at this moment,
It was worth it.
He had Magnus in his arms; gasping, making these wonderfully breathless, needy sounds that were driving him absolutely wild. It was almost too much but at the same time not nearly enough.
God, this was j-
His thoughts were cut off by the blaring of his phone,
They both gasped, startling faintly,
Magnus gives a slightly whining moan, leaning back, slightly thunking his head against the wall.
Alec agrees
Alec groaned frustrated, glancing up at Magnus's face, catching his eye apologetically, shrugging, reaching for it,
"I...sorry, I'd of turned it off b-"
Magnus shook his head
"You can't, not with this case, what is it?" He asked sighing faintly, leaning closer
Alec glances over the text,
"Damnit…" he mutters, shaking his head faintly
Magnus tilts his head curiously
"What?"
Alec shakes his head, sighing once more,
"It's from one of our informants… he said he knows where this guy Davidson should be later on tonight.
Davidson was pretty useful last time; he'd never actually worked for Valentine, but he knew quite a few people who did, he purposefully kept himself out of it, but seems to hear everything. When he got wind that we might actually be able to get Valentine he gave us a few tips. Valentine had cleared out of the places before we got there, but we'd found evidence at a couple that he had been there, recently.
When Valentine escaped he freaked, went off the grid. He pretty much just makes his way as a transient now, too afraid to stay still too long, worried Valentine will find him.
I've seen him a few times since then, he always seems to be able to find out something, but he really hates talking to the police, he's convinced Valentine has more moles in the precinct… which, honestly, after last time, it's understandable.
He trusts me, and will talk… at least when I can find him. He purposefully has no contact information.
Usually, if I can get word to him that I need to talk to him about something he'll find a way to get back to me, but it's never the same way twice." He shrugged
Magnus nodded
"After everything I read about this Valentine, I can't say I blame the man for being overly cautious."
Alec huffed, giving a faint nod in return
"Yeah. I'd really like to talk to him, see if he's heard anything, but the only way that's gonna happen is if I can find him, he won't go anywhere near the station.
Granger, the guy who texted me, said that he's been staying at some warehouse down in the industrial district, he texted me the address, but said he seems to be rushing around the city quite a bit, he just goes there to get some rest. So it'd probably be a bit of a wait, but if I can find him, it usually pays off."
He glanced over again, apologetically
"I'm sorry to cut our date short, really…" he muttered shaking his head,
"But I ca-"
"Darling, it's quite alright, no need to apologize. You are a detective, you are tracking down a psychotic serial killer/arsonist… I believe that takes precedence over pretty much everything... including our date night. "
Alec smiled; giving a relieved sigh and a faint chuckle, shaking his head once more
"God, you really are perfect" he murmured, amazed
"Thank you, and I really am sorry" he turned back to the phone, quickly sending off a text to Granger, thanking him for the info.
"I don't know why I'm surprised, after all, you're a detective too, of course you'd understand." He muttered, mostly to himself as he finished the text, putting his phone back in his pocket
"Thanks, Magnus I-" Alec trailed off when he glanced up, catching sight of Magnus's expression.
Oh…wow…
Quick, what did I say? I need to write it down…
Magnus is staring at him; a gorgeously soft, warm, completely stunned smile to his lips, cheeks lightly flushed, eyes so incredibly warm, looking at him as if he is the most remarkable thing in the world…
Damnit! What did I say?!
He really needed to know, he had to see that look again… all the time, everyday.
God, it was breathtaking…
"W-umm…w-what, uh…what'd I, umm…"
Wow, yeah, alright so, maybe he needs to see that look when he is off the clock and doesn't need to think so much… because apparently it renders him completely incapable of forming an actual sentence.
Magnus gave a soft laugh that made his eyes sparkle, and Alec's stomach flip.
He moved forward, running his hands up Alec's arms, resting them on his shoulders, tugging him closer,
He leans up, brushing an unbelievably soft, completely adoring kiss, to Alec's lips, before pulling back, giving a pleased hum, nuzzling lightly against his cheek.
Alec feels his knees go weak; he leans into Magnus, nuzzling against his neck, breathing deeply
God, he smelled amazing…
"Hmm…This information better be worth it" he grumbled
Magnus gave a warm chuckle
It was right by his ear, a soft warm breath against his skin, causing him to shiver, pulling Magnus in just a bit automatically.
"Well… you know, I could come with you, if you would like… Keep you company?" Magnus suggested, voice taking on a breathy tone.
Alec hummed leaned in, pressing a lingering kiss against his cheek,
"Oh, you could, hmm…?"
He felt Magnus shiver against him, breath catching. He nodded, turning faintly, brushing his lips against Alecs, just the slightest bit of a touch, tugging him in by his belt loops before letting go, sliding his hands back, trailing up to his shoulders, grasping lightly.
Magnus leaned back over, nuzzling just behind his ear, nipping lightly at his earlobe, causing Alec to gasp, sliding his own hands down, resting on Magnus's lower back, pulling him in a little more.
"Yes, I could…would you like that, detective?"
"Damn" Alec breathed, shaking his head, completely losing whatever control he had gathered.
He made a deep growling sound, pressing Magnus back against the wall, surging forward, capturing his mouth in a deep, hungry, thoroughly toe curling kiss.
Magnus gave that pretty whimper sound again, wrapping his arms around Alec, pulling him in eagerly. Alec lead this kiss, tilting his head back just a bit, slipping his tongue in, flicking lightly, coaxing Magnus along. Magnus's grip tightened, nails dragging lightly over his neck, sliding down his back.
"Mmmm…" he hummed, breaking the kiss, leaning back in, still breathless, but unable to stop, nipping at Magnus's lower lip, before going in for another deep kiss. He slid one hand up, cupping Magnus's jaw, the other slipping around his waist, hand resting on Magnus's hip, squeezing lightly.
Magnus moaned enthusiastically, hands sliding back up, resting at his shoulders once more, pulling him in closer, gripping his shoulders tightly, arching against him, making a soft, desperate, breathless little moan.
Alec growled again, gentling the kiss, trailing down to his neck, sliding his hand up through Magnus's unbelievably soft hair, tugging lightly, other hand tightening on his hip, pulling Magnus flush against him.
"Oh…Alexander" he gasped breathlessly, leaning back, giving him more access to his neck.
God, hearing Magnus gasping his name like that…
Mmm…t-that was…
Damn
He worked his way down the long column of his neck. Magnus whimpered, sliding his hands up into Alec's hair, grasping, pulling him in almost desperately.
"God, you are incredible" Alec murmured, against his throat
"Mmm…You haven't seen anything yet, gorgeous." He purred, sliding his hand down Alec's back, and then further still, grabbing him firmly, pulling him against him.
"Oh!" Alec gasped tapering off into a moan, pulling Magnus closer.
"Mmm…damn, you feel so good, babe"
Magnus froze a moment, pulling back slightly
"Babe?" he asked curiously
Alec blinked a couple times disorientated, blushing faintly
"Umm…I-is that, okay?"
Magnus gave a brilliant smile, nodding
"Oh yes, please"
Alec grinned, reaching up, brushing a bit of Magnus's hair back
"So…you like me calling you babe?"
Magnus nodded again,
"Mmm…You called me that earlier; I was wondering just what, exactly, I'd have to do to get you to again…"
Alec flushed brilliantly, glancing down, shaking his head
"U-um…you don't have to do anything."
Magnus smirked mischievously, raising his eyebrow
"Are you quite sure? I do believe I came up with a few ideas that would be remarkably convincing…"
Alec gulped, blinking rapidly
"Umm…w-what, uh, wh…" he trailed off, swallowing again, his face burning.
God, he felt like his face was on fire,
He was a freaking thirty something year old man, a detective, and here he is, blushing like a school girl
He took a few deep breaths trying to regain some semblance of control over himself
Or at the very least stop blushing like a virgin on their wedding night…
Well…that didn't help…
He shook his head faintly at himself, sighing, glancing back up at Magnus.
"Should I take this to mean you do want me to come along on your little stakeout?"
Alec hesitated
God, he wanted to say yes, it was on the tip of his tongue
Magnus leaned back faintly glancing over him
His eyes lost a bit of the bright spark they had, but he covered it well,
"So…you don't want me to come with you?" Magnus asked, pouting exaggeratedly,
Alec reached up touching his cheek, leaning in, brushing a soft kiss to his lips to chase away the disappointment that Magnus was so cleverly hiding behind the playful act.
He pulled back slightly, still just a breath away. Glancing up he saw the soft, warm smile on Magnus's lips, so much better than the slightly false, playful one he had a moment ago.
He shook his head faintly, giving a soft chuckle, kissing his cheek, the faintest brush of his lips, before pulling back enough to look him in the eye,
"Uh…no, I really, really want you to… almost more than I have ever wanted anything... but I don't think it'd be a good idea."
"Why not?" he asked, teasingly
"Because, you are way too distracting. I need to be alert and focused on this," he paused, reaching over, brushing a bit of Magnus's hair back
"And if you are there, all I'll be able to focus on, is you."
Magnus blushed, smiling softly, leaning in
"Mmm, is that so?"
Alec chuckled, nodding, leaning in quickly, catching his lips in another soft kiss, pulling back,
"Yes, that's so" he murmured
Magnus hummed, biting his lower lip faintly, it took nearly all the willpower Alec had not to lean forward and do the same thing.
"I could…try not to be distracting?" Magnus offered softly, eyes trained on Alec's lips
"Yeah, I, umm…I really don't think that'd be possible"
Magnus leaned in,
"Oh, but we worked a stakeout before… that went fine" Magnus pouted with that ridiculously sexy mischievous look,
Alec chuckled, raising his eyebrow
"Yeah, we did…and you ended up climbing into my lap and kissing me senseless…"
Magnus shrugged
"True…but I could remain professional… this time… I think"
"Well then you have a hell of a lot more willpower than I do." Alec muttered shaking his head, before blushing, realizing he said that out loud.
Magnus grinned, eyes sparking bright
"Oh, really?"
Alec rolled his eyes, flushing brighter, but nodded
"Yes, really. Magnus? I just took you on our first date; I get to date you, I can kiss you whenever I want. And yeah, I know you said that before; but now I know you truly mean it. You just told me earlier today that on the last stakeout you were thinking about kissing me, fantasizing about kissing me.
And now, all of a sudden, I am allowed to kiss you, and touch you… and that?
That's just way too tempting.
You are absolutely gorgeous and amazing and honestly? If I'm alone, parked somewhere, with you, in the dark…
Umm…my mind is really not going to be on the case.
Sorry." He trailed off, glancing up sheepishly, then froze, his breath catching.
Oh, wow…
Yeah, t-that look…
Woah…
Magnus was staring at his, eyes dark, pupils blown, his mouth slightly open, breathing shallowly, his gaze was absolutely scorching
"W-well…that, Mmm…that is a very good point…" he slipped forward, trailing his hands up Alec's chest, catching his shoulders, tugging him closer.
He leaned up, biting lightly at Alec's lip, before giving him a quick, deep kiss that left them both breathless.
"I-I suppose it would probably be for the best if I did not go with you… because I rather think I would be just as distracted…Mmm…" he trailed over, nipping sharply at Alec's earlobe, causing him to gasp, nuzzling close
"I really don't think I'd be able to keep my hands off you…" he whispered, right by his ear, leaning closer, humming softly, right against his skin, Alec whimpered, pulling him in
"Wouldn't be able to stop myself from trying to reenacting a few of my fantasies of that night."
"A-a few?" Alec stammered, eyes wide, trying to catch his breath
"MmmHmm…I have had quite a lot since then…" he nuzzled closer
"Haven't you, detective?" Magnus purred
Alec gasped, nodding quickly, blushing bright, unable to really form words at this point.
Magnus gave that low, sultry chuckle like back at the office…
Alec really wished he had something to lean on, because if Magnus kept that up for too long he was going to just collapse into an awkward, desperate, whimpering mess.
"I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours."
Damnit…breath you idiot!
Who know what'll happen if you pass out…this might end up being a dream!
Alec whimpered, taking a slightly gasping breath, reaching over again, tugging Magnus closer, pulling him into a hot, hard, filthy kiss. He poured absolutely everything into the kiss; all the longing, desire, hunger, everything he had for Magnus, to get it through to him, trying to say without words everything he was feeling.
He finally broke for air, gasping, leaning against Magnus and the wall, trying to catch his breath. He nuzzled softly against Magnus's neck just breathing, trying to get himself under control.
"Oh, wow…" Magnus breathed
Alec glanced over…
And very nearly just decided to say to Hell with the case and Valentine and everything else.
Magnus talking about 'Fantasies'…right now he looked better than every one of Alec's come true.
He was leaning against the wall of the building, seemingly bracing himself, clearly weak kneed; head tilted back, breathing rapidly, gasping faintly, lips were full and bright.
His gorgeous eyes were closed tight, one hand pressed against his cheek, trailing down over his neck, clearly trying to regain his own control.
God, he looked wreaked, hot and desperate…
He did that…
Alec.
He made Magnus feel like that.
Oh wow…
He reached over, catching his hand, entangling their fingers, tugging lightly, leading him the rest of the way to the apartment. Glancing around, he realized they were just two buildings down.
He tugged Magnus close, which wasn't really necessary; he was already almost as close as he could get. Magnus was practically nestled against his side, tucked in, he leaned his head on Alec's shoulder, squeezing his hand once more.
Man, he didn't want this night to end…
All too soon they reached the front of the apartment, Alec's car sitting in front. He didn't even look at it, keeping his grip on Magnus, leading him up the steps.
Magnus glanced over curiously
"Darling, not that I am in any way complaining, mind you… but, don't you have to go?"
Alec sighed, nodding faintly
"Yeah… figured I'd walk you to the door…" he paused, smiling softly
"You know, first date and all."
Magnus grinned, raising his eyebrow playfully
"My, my, what a gentleman."
Alec chuckled, blushing, with a faint shrug
"I know it's kind of cheesy, but it was our first date; I want to do it right."
Magnus smirked, tugging him closer, nodding
"Oh, you absolutely did… and it was most definitely appreciated. In fact, if you didn't have to go I'd without doubt be showing you exactly how much I appreciated it."
Ugh…He has never hated Valentine more than right at this moment.
He shook that off, glancing up, tugging him a bit closer
"Umm… you know, he's not actually supposed to be there till midnight at the earliest… It's only just now 11:30… I could come up for a bit…" he offered,
Magnus gave that sexy chuckle again raising his eyebrow, smirking,
"Darling, if you can do that to me with just a kiss?" he shook his head, blinking rapidly, glancing back up at him, gaze absolutely scorching
"If I take you upstairs right now, I'm not letting you out until morning… and I probably won't want to then either."
Alec licked his lips, eyes wide
"Uhh…"
Magnus grinned, rolling his eyes, squeezing his arm
"Go, darling…it is important…this could help catch a murderer…that is more pressing then this."
Alec huffed, shaking his head
"Really doesn't feel like it right now" he grumbled
Magnus chuckled, eyes dancing playfully, he leans in, nuzzling against Alec's cheek before pressing a soft lingering kiss,
"Mmm…I know My darling Alexander. I guess I'll just have to think of all the ways I can make up for the extra wait."
Alec whimpered
Magnus gave a delighted laugh, leaning in, kissing him once more, this was gentle and warm, no less dizzying though…
It was Magnus after all
He pulled back, gazing up at him
Alec's froze, brain completely shutting down
Wow…
Magnus had an unbelievably, soft, impossibly warm, expression. A gentle smile to his lips, eyes bright and sparkling with the passion and heat from earlier, but now with so much affection it left Alec breathless, lightheaded.
Okay, THAT was a look he wanted to see every day.
He swallowed nervously
"Thank you for this, My darling Detective. It was truly a wonderful evening, and a perfect date." He leaned up again, pressing a soft kiss to his lips
"I cannot wait for our next one." He murmured softly
Alec couldn't stop a near giddy smile, reaching up, cupping his cheek lightly, Magnus leaned into the touch, closing his eyes, turning his head slightly, pressing a soft kiss to his palm.
"Me neither" Alec whispered, voice coming out a bit thick.
Magnus eyes fluttered open; he glanced up at Alec, leaning forward one more time, pressing a soft, sweet kiss to his lips.
"Good night, sweetheart, I will see you in the morning"
"Good night, babe, sweet dreams." he murmured
Magnus blushed faintly, eyes widening a bit, giving a quick, somewhat animated nod.
"I-I am quite positive you have more than ensured that." Magnus said, breathlessly
Alec smiled once more, trailing his hand from Magnus's shoulder, down his arm, catching his hand, squeezing lightly, running his thumb over the back of his hand.
He went to let go, but, in a burst of spontaneity tightened his grip, lifting Magnus's hand to his lips, pressing a soft kiss to the back of it.
Magnus gave a faint, breathless, giggle type laugh; he leaned against the railing by the stairs, blushing brightly.
"I-umm…I'm going t-" he stammered, gesturing towards the door to the lobby of the apartment.
Alec broke out into a grin, nodding,
Magnus smiled once more, tugging the door open, slipping into the building, glancing back over his shoulder a few more times.
Alec watched him go, till he reached the elevator, chuckling faintly as he turned, before nearly stumbling when he reached the steps, just barely catching himself on the railing. He shrugged faintly, chuckling once more at himself, finally making his way to his car.
What an amazing night, he thought, pulling away from the curb.
He felt like he was flying…
Nothing could bring him down after that.
_End Of Chapter Notes_
Yeah…so kinda an emotional whiplash, but I couldn't just leave it depressed and tense…
And they deserve a good time after all the emotional stuff,
In a few of Simon's lines I kind of have the poem 'when a good man goes to war' in my head (I know it from doctor who…Demons Run)
I haven't really wrote too many intimate type scenes with them, thought it was about time, since they'd been together for pretty much the entire freaking series.
And, really, come on… sweet adorable Simon being assertive and kind of authoritative… you have to think that'd work for Raph.
***FYI, yes, Raphael's ace, however we've established he's okay with sex, it's just not something he feels he needs… that doesn't mean he can't enjoy it, or that he wouldn't have things that would excite him
(I don't mean to lecture; It's just there's people that automatically equate ace with sex repulsed and would think this character isn't 'ace' enough… and it's a spectrum and there are a LOT of variations, and one of my biggest pet peeves is people trying to dictate what labels other people can and can't use because of what a term means to THEM…sorry hot button issue)
So…The Malec fluffies kinda made up for the kinda emotional roller coaster that was Saphael…right?
Also, I love Alec wanting to take Magnus out on an actual date.
Anyway…
Chapter complete…I think this may have out fluffed chapter 3, but I'm good with that.
So, what do you guys think so far?
(FYI for people on , I also have these stories posted on Archive of our own, and I update more often- after each part of the chapter rather than just the entire chapter- it's much easier there to do that.)
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