CHAPTER SEVEN – DAY EIGHTY

"AlleeCc!" Max sat on the floor of Alec's bedroom, whining for the last hour because he wanted to go with him to see Magnus. By a miracle from the angel, he got Izzy and Jace to agree he needed Friday night to himself. It had been a tense few days since his mild meltdown yet things appeared to be working back to what they had been in the years past, everyone was in their routine, however, tonight Max was having none of it. He wanted Alec and he wasn't going to be happy for anyone if he didn't get him. Jace only made the situation worse when Jace mentioned Magnus was part of the Friday night plan. Max was even more determined to go, he liked Magnus and seemed to become obsessed with him ever since Monday. Alec just glared at Jace and told him to leave the room while he dealt with Max. He had tried everything with the little boy and he was on the verge of making him late, it was date night and the traffic from his house to Magnus' apartment was going to be a nightmare if he wanted much longer.

Alec walked around the whining child as he went into his closet and got new clothes, then he changed into a pair of faded blue jeans with a deep gray t-shirt which was the perfect fit of not being tight but still defined all of his muscles in the right way. Working out was Alec's stress relief which he made into a family effect with Izzy, Jace, and sometimes even Max; when he wasn't running around just to run around.

He sat on the edge of his bed to put on his boots when Max grabs his opportunity, and crawled on his knees to him, hanging onto Alec's knees to get right in his face. "Alec, please!" He had tears in his face that he had been working on for at least 30 minutes but Alec had stayed strong; however, he knew he was losing that battle and fast. He needed to get out of the house before he either took the child with him or called Magnus to him.

"Max." Alec stood up, gripping him under his arms and bringing Max up with him. "Calm down. You are going to make yourself sick." He was silently sending Izzy and Jace messages with his mind to come take Max from him but no one was answering his telepathy, it was all a wasted effort. "Listen, to me."

"No, take me with you."

"Max, I can't do that. Tonight, I am going out with Magnus for some adult time."

"Call Magnus, ask him if I can come."

Picking him up was a bad idea, Alec just realized his mistake when he tried to set Max on the bed and he clings to him for dear life, wrapping his arms around his neck which buried his little head between Alec's neck and shoulder; his little legs wrapped around his waist. Alec knew if he released his hand the child would not have slipped and stayed glued to him. Alec kept a hand around Max, keeping him in there with his other hand running up and down Max's back, trying and failing to soothe him.

"Call him," Max whined again. "Magnuuussss."

Alec couldn't do that; he knew Magnus would say yes; he knew how deeply Alec feels for Max and Magnus would do what Max wanted to make him happy. Alec had to remind himself that he needed time with Magnus. He needed time to relax and recharge, or he would blow up even worse next time. His siblings were great and they always rallied around one another but would that always be the case if he kept losing his cool.

"Max, I am not calling Magnus and I am not taking you with me."

The words didn't help, only made the situation worse. Max was full on crying right now. He was breaking the tradition and Alec knew it, so did Max. Jace and Clary have always had Friday nights, while Izzy and Simon typical claimed the same night, so that meant Alec and Max spent it together after work and school. Tonight, was a break from that, Izzy and Simon were staying in while Jace and Clary went out. They had left already and that just left him but Max was making it hard to even step out of his bedroom let alone out of the house.

Alec went to his table and grabbed his wallet and cellphone, shoving each in a pocket. He called for Izzy went he hit the hallway and her response sent him down the stairs.

"Iz, you gotta help here." He called to his sister.

Izzy looked up from her place on the couch with Simon, "Max!" she called to him but he didn't even move.

"Max, look what Simon brought over, some new movies." She stood up and replaced Alec's hand to rub his back. Max had always been bad when he was apart from Alec but he had never been this bad before. "He got the new spider-man." She leaned in close to whisper in his ear. "Come on; you've been asking for this movie for ages." She smiled at him when he lifted his head to look at her. "I'll make popcorn and put M&Ms in it to melt just the way we like."

Max lifted his head and looked from Izzy to Alec. Alec could clearly see the debate going on, he shifted then and leaned farther away from Alec. Izzy reached up and took Max to set him on the floor. Max didn't step away from either of them but at least he was on the ground, thought Alec.

"Big brother, you might want to change your shirt. Max cried on you." She pointed up at him.

Alec pulled the shirt away to look and sighed; Max had, of course, cried all over his shoulder. "Damn it."

"Language." Max and Izzy said at the same time. Max giggled and the fight had been won, he was distracted.

Alec shook his head and made a dash back to his bedroom, this time into a deep navy-blue shirt. His phone beeped with a text from Magnus. Ha paused long enough to tell him 'Max problems, Leaving now.' He got a 'winky face' emoji back. He went and kissed Max on the top of his head, who was no so engrossed in Spider-Man that he didn't even look at him leave. Izzy smiled at her brother with that knowing look.

The drive over had been painful; he really wanted to just be there and stop worrying about Max which didn't combine well with Friday night traffic.

All the pain and annoyance from the day seemed to disappear as Magnus opened his door and allowed Alec access to his apartment. It appeared to be custom now that Alec bent down to pet Chairman Meow before greeting Magnus, the cat allowed him to pet him twice before running off to wherever his favorite napping spot was for the moment. Alec arched an eyebrow at Magnus frowning after the cat.

"Jealous?" Alec smirked, stepping up to his boyfriend; kissing him before Magnus could respond. The kiss lasted longer than Alec had intended, he wanted it to be a welcome kiss but Magnus wrapped an arm around his waist which made him lose control of time and just stay in the moment of kissing him. When they finally did pull back from the playful welcome kiss each was breathless. "Hi."

"Hello, Alexander." Magnus pulled away from him then, "No, I am not jealous."

Alec smirked but didn't move from his place in the entryway, "Are we going out?"

"We are staying in tonight." Magnus winked at Alec at his raised eyebrow, "I have a perfectly good couch which you got to see for a bit and a wonderful television." He pointed down to his feet, "Shoes off, we are ordering in."

Alec followed orders and removed his shoes then followed to where Magnus had wandered off to; the tiny kitchen. "No pizza." He had his share of pizza at home.

"Speaking of pizza, what was the deal with Max?" Magnus pulled out his Chinese menu and held it up for Alec's approval then he looked it over to decide what to get.

Alec stepped in closer to look at the menu as well; he knew the place he was ordering from. A dive on the outside but fantastic food on the inside; their customer service was lacking a lot but the food made up for it. Alec pointed at the general chicken, "He didn't want me to leave. Then Jace said 'have fun with Magnus' with a stupid wink and that sent Max down a new road. He was crying, asking me to call you. So I could ask if he could come with."

Magnus shut the menu and grabbed his phone out of his pocket to order but he turned to focus on Alec first, "You know Max is always welcome."

"No, he isn't, there are times when he needs to stay home." Alec sighed, it really did pain him now, "I need my time away and it will be good for him. He's too clingy to me and he needs to know he can relay on Jace and Izzy."

"Alec, he's just a boy and in time he will understand but right now you dating and being gone is very new to him. He's used to you always being the one to do everything. It's just going to take some time for him to work it out in his own way."

Alec stepped up, backing Magnus into the counter, "How did you get so smart about children?" He teased with a smile.

"I've been listening to you. You love him, and yes, Max is always welcome. You are also right; you need your time away as well. There is a good compromise; you just need to find it." Magnus pushed on Alec's chest when came in closer, smirking at his look; Magnus brought his phone up to dial the number for the Chinese place.

Alec satisfied with the situation, left the kitchen and went back to the living room, shrugging out of his light jacket to toss on the armchair as he went to take a seat on the couch. He was still exhausted from the long week, he was forced to work early and the late rotation Wednesday and Thursday because Will had called in sick which just made a long week even longer. Monday night after leaving Magnus', he couldn't go straight home, so he drove for a bit, making it home late which meant another night with little sleep. He had a lot of pent-up energy from the excitement for going out with Magnus again but he could feel his energy wavering now that he was in a peaceful atmosphere. He sat back on the couch which allowed him to rest his head on the back of the sofa; closing his eyes. He felt Magnus sit next to him but didn't open his eyes, just sighed when Magnus put his hand on his which were resting on his thighs.

"Long week." Magnus' whisper caused Alec to open his eyes; he was much closer then Alec realized. He turned his head to the side to stare at him, Magnus' beautiful eyes staring back at him. Those green-gold soulful eyes that carried a hint of a smile. It was a statement, not a question, Magnus was there with him, he saw all the pains Alec had to go through this week both at work and home. He had offered to stay late with him but both days Alec said no and dismissed him. Magnus knew not to be hurt by the dismissal at work; Alec was working and working hard. He was used to just doing it and didn't know what to do when someone offered help, Magnus knew all that but it still didn't stop him from feeling bad for his boyfriend. He did get one kiss, it had taken a lot of effort but Thursday afternoon, Magnus had forgotten his phone and went back to get it. Alec was alone in his office which was perfect for him. Magnus went in and around the desk before Alec could get his question out and kissed him softly, just a touch really. He shook his forgotten phone with a smile and was gone. No words were needed, just a quick, I'm thinking of you and then gone. All either of them needed.

Alec just held his gaze, "Hi."

"Hello, Alexander." Magnus rested his head on the couch to match Alec's position. "You suddenly look tired."

He looked at the ceiling then, "There is something relaxing about you. I just instantly calm."

"I like that effect; it will help me when I take your clothes off later."

Alec snorted then, looking back at his boyfriend. "You really don't need that much help."

It was Magnus' turn to snort with laughter, "I'll remember that. But now, let's find a movie to watch with dinner." He pulled the remote from the end table and pulled up Netflix and the banter began there. They spent the next twenty minutes waiting for food and bantering about which show to watch. They finally settled on a superhero movie and when Magnus asked if it was about staring at guys in tight spandex, he noted with a huge laugh that Alec didn't say no.

Their Chinses food arrived twenty minutes into the movie and they spent the rest of the two-hour movie; eating, talking, and laughing. Chairman Meow joined them shortly after the food arrives to steal a few bits of Alec's chicken then circle over his jacket. Magnus gave the cat a dirty look which Alec had to smirk at. Magnus was jealous of how the cat had taken an instant liking to Alec with little regard to his feelings but he would never voice that opinion to his boyfriend, not that he had to Alec already knew it and just smiled at him.

The movie ended but Alec made Magnus watch to the end, the extra scenes were important he said but Magnus didn't see how since he never watched the others and didn't really understand their connection but he let the credits roll than with the extras. The movie finally ended, extra scenes and all, so Magnus got up to clean up their Chinese which they had to eat out of the cartons, according to Alec was the best way to have Chinese. Magnus had to agree it was a new experience and he enjoyed doing the things Alec liked. He was learning more and more every second and dragging more of Alec's hidden personality to the surface, he was going to complete his mission soon and he knew it.

Alec turned off the television and made his way to stand in the dining room, watching Magnus in the small kitchen. "What do you live in a tiny apartment if you have money for more?" The question just slipped out.

"To be honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to stay." Magnus looked at Alec then, the rest of his clean up efforts forgotten. "I have left New York so fast I almost regretted it so I got a short-term lease to start and was going to look at somewhere else later."

"Oh." Alec started playing with the edge of his shirt, "You still won't tell me why you left New York."

"It's not important." Magnus stepped up to him but Alec didn't look up. "I extend my lease so I could have more time to look for a different place."

He did look up then, "Are you going to stay?" Another slip for him. He was taken aback by Magnus' honestly, he shouldn't have been but something ached for a second.

"Yes, I decided that before us but defiantly yes now." He put his hands on Alec's shoulder, moving them to his neck. "Yes." He whispered before leaning into a kiss but it was short lived. "I really can't keep my lips off you."

"I'm not complaining." Alec moved his hands to Magnus' waist, playing with the spot just about his belt and under his shirt. His bare skin was so soft to Alec and he couldn't keep himself from wanting to play with it.

"Can you stay the night?"

The question popped out with such speed Alec almost didn't hear it. He stared at Magnus, his eyes wander over his entire face. Taking him in, all of him. For a moment he noticed that his eyes weren't smiling, he was asking in all seriousness. "Do you want me to?"

Magnus couldn't respond with words so he did so with his lips, leaning in for a kiss and hard. His hands found the edge of the table and pushed forward to force Alec to lean over the table at the same time Alec pulled on Magnus' waist, keeping them locked together. Alec tried to pull back but Magnus kept in pursuit so Alec pushed back, forcing Magnus back, it seemed like a battle and both sides were winning. Finally, Magnus had to breath, he pulled back and locked eyes. "Come on; we need a bed."

Alec smirked at Magnus' retreat. "Still trying to get my shirt off."

"I have a thing for abs and tattoos." Magnus was pulled Alec by the hand, hard, he was almost in overdrive and needed to see his boyfriend shirtless.

Alec followed without much choice, not that he would have said no anyway, "Just abs and tattoos?"

"We'll get to the rest when pants come out." Magnus didn't leave room for talking after that; he slammed the bedroom door shut behind Alec and forced him against the closed door for a kiss. He put his hands on the door on either side of his head; leaning as much of him as he could against Alec.

Alec returned the kiss in kind, pulling on Magnus' waist, he groaned at the feeling of Magnus against him, from lips to groin. He was thankful for the kiss; he didn't have a witty reply for Magnus' pants comment, he really was never that clever with comebacks before, this was all new for him. He felt the blush creeping up his neck and was glad for the distraction in the kiss to hide it all. The need for air had overcome them and Alec pulled back, his head hitting the door. Magnus stepped back as far as Alec's hands on his belt would let him, he tugged hard at Alec's shirt. Alec took the hint and released Magnus to take his shirt off, then went for Magnus' shirt but Magnus wouldn't let him.

Magnus stepped back and pulled Alec by the belt loops that Alec was so known for playing with; he went back until his knees hit his bed, he twisted then and pushed Alec on the bed. The roles seem reversed from their Monday night; Alec was pushing himself back up the bed as Magnus removed his shirt to reveal his own perfectly craved abs. He moved up the bed to straddle Alec's waist. If Alec was hoping for a kiss, he was going to be wrong because Magnus went for Alec's chest, kissing right in the center before moving to the side to pay attention to Alec's nipple. Alec pushed his hands through Magnus' hair, groaning with the slight pressure from his bit.

"Fuck." Alec couldn't get his breathing under control nor did he.

Magnus smirked up at him, having released his nipple. "Not yet, but soon." He went to his other nipple then.

"Magnus." Alec tried to pull up on his head, he didn't know if he wanted him to stop or kiss but he did have enough self-control to know he had to talk to him. "Magnus."

Magnus finally looked up at him, "Alexander, do you not want to?" He asked the question Alec couldn't figure out how to get out of his mouth under his haze.

"Yes. Oh god, yes. I just-" He lost his breath again when Magnus gave him a devilish smile. "Fuck it." Alec gave a breathless nod and dragged Magnus up for a kiss. He didn't really have an excuse of why they couldn't. He wanted Magnus, and he knew Magnus wanted him. Yes, their relationship was new, but Alec needed to stop over thinking everything and just go with what felt good in the moment; Jace had told him that a million times and it was time he listened. Magnus wasn't his first but he had never been that breathless before either; he was different than the others.

Magnus went deep into the kiss. This was their night and their time. He vaguely heard his phone go off from his back pocket; Alec reached for the offending device as an excuse to grab his ass. He brought the phone up which kept getting louder. Magnus pulled back to look at it, Ragnor displayed on the screen. He hit the end call button and threw the phone onto the floor.

Magnus sat up then, his hands working on his belt, tugging it open but Alec's hands came up. "Let me." Magnus nodded, "Stand up." He heard the shake in Alec's voice, Magnus knew Alec had had sex before but he could tell he wasn't the strongest about giving orders in the bedroom.

"You're cute." He responded and got off the bed where Alec followed him to the sit on the edge of the bed. He pulled him a step closer to him as he went for the zipper, tugging Magnus' pants open.

Magnus' eyes went dark with lust as Alec tugged his hand pants with boxers down, they were tight and Magnus had to put his hands on his lover's shoulders to balance him. He got his pants off and just stared at Alec, "Now you."

"In a minute." Alec leaned forward then, kissing the tip of Magnus who had to close his eyes, on instinct he moved a hand to Alec's hair, massaging his head as Alec took the tip of Magnus' penis in his mouth.

"Alexander-" Magnus couldn't breath as the feeling of Alec surrounding him, "Fuck." It was breathy and just above a whisper. He really wanted to let Alec move at his own pace but he had been dreaming about Alec since the moment he laid eyes on him in Tessa's office on his first day but he found himself moving Alec as a faster pace with his hand that was still tangled in his hair.

He kept a hand at the base of Magnus' penis and the other on his ass, helping move the pace. Magnus' tight grip on his hair and shoulder moved his pace faster and faster; Alec needed his to cum. He felt the need build in his own stomach and knew Magnus felt it; his own need making him want to get Magnus to finish first.

"Alec-" Magnus knew his grip was going to bruise, "I c-" But he couldn't say any more, Alec removed his mouth. He moved his tongue from the base to the tip, followed by his hand then down again followed by his mouth. Alec knew what he was doing and Magnus couldn't take it anymore. "Fuck." He grunted as his released, the coil in his stomach untwisted, he couldn't even warn him before it was too late and Alec just took it. He watched the whole scene, Alec swallowing every ribbon. He knew then Alec was more experienced then he let on.

Alec tilted himself back then to stare up at Magnus.

"Fuck." Magnus bent down there for a kiss; it wasn't some light and gentle kiss. The pressure pushed Alec back into the mattress, "My turn." He began working on Alec's belt while continuing the kiss, only breaking long enough to help remove his pants. "Move up the bed." Alec did as he was told, his eyes had gone completely black with need. Magnus moved up his body for another kiss but he couldn't stay long in the kiss, Alec's hardness was pushing into his abs and Magnus was getting turned on by the minute. He started with his hands, circling him completely. Making a few tugs which caused a low moan from Alec. He forced himself to slow down for a moment, kissing his way down Alec's chest, stopping to spend a few minutes on his hip; kissing from one to another.

"Magnus-" Alec put a hand on Magnus' shoulder while the other circled in the sheets, he had to on hold to something, his dreams didn't live up to the real thing and he was ready to explode; his stomach getting tighter and tighter. "I-"

"Shh," Magnus purred, "Darling, let me work." Then in one motion, he took Alec all the way into his mouth cause Alec to arch his hips and swear low and long. Magnus used one hand to keep his hip to the bed and the other on Alec's thigh, using just his month to complete what he wanted. He pulled back to the tip which he sucked for just a moment before going back down for another; he kept the slow pace for as long as Alec would allow. It wasn't long as Alec twisted his hands into Magnus' hair, he was pulling on him then cause Magnus to readjust his position to go faster.

Alec felt like a teenage boy all over again with his quick release; he couldn't hold on any longer. The dreams, the long days kissing, the foreplay was all too much to him, and he only lasts another few minutes under Magnus' heavenly tongue. Alec arched up again, throwing his head swearing loud; much louder this time.

Magnus followed Alec's lead and swallowed everything from him. When he was done, Alec relaxed into the bed with a deep sigh; trying hard to get his breathing under control along with the rest of him. Magnus released him and quickly sat up from his lax arms, he couldn't stop the smiled as Alec finally looked at him.

"That was-"

"Yes, it was." Magnus crawled up the bed then, "I'm exhausted." He pulled on the blanket, but it would require Alec to move which seemed to take some effort, cause Magnus to playful whine until he complied. After finally get them under the blanket, Magnus relaxed on his back, taking Alec's hand in his.

It was at least ten minutes before Magnus couldn't hold it in any longer, he had a question for him that he couldn't keep himself from asking. The question had been burning him in since their first date two weeks ago and he had to ask. "Have you gone beyond oral sex?" Magnus squeezed Alec's hand, which was currently resting on his stomach above the sheet that covered them both. He felt like he knew the answer but wanted to ask. Not all gay men went beyond oral sex to penetration, so it was a fair question to ask.

"No." Alec shook his head, "To me, that's a trust thing and I have never trusted anyone enough."

Magnus turned, keeping their hands locked together, "Trust me. We'll get there."

Alec turned as well to match Magnus' position, "I already do." He smiled when Magnus started to speak, "I don't know why or how but I do trust you. I've been dreaming about sex with you for a very long time and I want to with you. Just not yet, I want to be slow with you, do it right."

"Now that was romantic, Mr. Lightwood."

"Oh god, I'm coming." Magnus pulled on his pants from the night before leaving his bedroom without a shirt on and leaving his still naked but equaled annoyed boyfriend behind. Someone was knocking on the door and not leaving so Magnus was forced to good check. "Do you know what time it is?" He argued as he opened the door, hard.

Ragnor smirked at him, "Yeah I do." He pushed back Magnus with Catarina and Camilla.

Magnus went pale with three people just coming in his apartment. "What are you doing here?" He had to get them to leave before Alec came out. They couldn't be here at the same time. Alec could not meet Camilla; he hadn't told Alec anything yet, it was too soon. All too soon.

"I tried calling you yesterday but you didn't pick up."

"So did I." Catarina pointed out as she bent to pet the Chairman who was disturbed out of his sleep by the banging on the door.

"I didn't." Camilla stood off to the side with a clear view of Magnus' hallway and bedroom door. "But I knew you wouldn't pick up anyway."

"You have to leave." Magnus was beginning to panic. He didn't care if Ragnor and Catarina showed up unannounced but Camilla had to go.

"Magnus?" Alec asked coming down the hallway putting a shirt on as he came, Magnus had to notice his pants weren't zipped up all the way or buttoned. "What's going on?"

Ragnor and Catarina had enough decency to at least looked shocked even though they both knew Magnus was into his boss, but it was Camille that worried him.

"Alec, these are some friends from New York who dropped by." Magnus moved to cut off Camille, "Ragnor and Catarina, I've told you about them." Catarina stood up and moved closer to Ragnor, both nodding and saying their hellos.

"What?" Camille frowned, "You didn't tell your new boy toy about me?" She had more a sneer on her face now.

"No." Magnus knew he had to be honest; he felt Alec stiffen next to him. He wanted to touch him, but that would not be good with Camille, she would pick them apart.

"Of course, you didn't. Your bed warmer not at that stage of information yet?"

"Camille, stop," Catarina called to her. She didn't even want her on this surprise trip but Ragnor couldn't tell her no. They were only in town for Saturday and Sunday but still, Camilla forced herself along.

"Camille, Alec and I are none of your business. I asked you to leave." Magnus stepped forward; he couldn't let her ruin his perfect night with Alec. They had woken up two other times during the night where they played around with one other, taking turns in learning every inch of the other's body. It was the most carefree experience he had with a lover in ages and he felt himself falling deep into those blue eyes.

"It doesn't matter anyway. I'm here to take you back. I'm ready to get married." She brought her hand up to expose the engagement ring Magnus had given her on a trip to Mexico two years ago. The one he had to asked to be returned but she wouldn't give it up; she hadn't worn it the last few months of their relationship and now here she was wearing it for the world to see along with Alec.

Magnus felt sick to his stomach with the cold air coming off of Alec, whose phone decided to ring then.

Alec didn't say a word, just went to the coffee table for the phone, thankful for something. "Yeah?" He frowned and creased his brow, "Max, buddy, stop crying." He could feel himself start to hyperventilate with the pressure from the room with Magnus' fiancée and Max's hushed cries. "Yes, buddy, I'm coming home. Don't eat what Izzy made; I'll buy breakfast." He almost forced himself to roll his eyes at the point. "No, I will not buy pizza. Bagels, okay?" Alec kept the phone to his ear as he pushed passed Magnus to go back to the bedroom, he needed his keys and wallet which he took out of his pocket while waiting for Magnus to come back to bed. "I'll be home shortly." He felt Magnus follow him.

"Alec-"

"Fiancée?" Alec picked up his wallet and shoved it hard. He also found his socks but his shoes wherein the living room with his coat.

"Ex-fiancée. Very much an ex."

"She's why you left New York." Alec made quick work of his socks and shoving his keys in pocket. He took a second to look around the room; the bed was still a mess from them. He had spent the last few hours baring his soul to Magnus in that bed. "She's what you didn't want to tell me. She's not important."

"I left because she wouldn't accept the breakup and I needed a new start. I needed you." Magnus reached for him.

Alec stepped back then, "I have to go. Izzy tried to cook for Max and he's hungry."

"Alexander, stop." Magnus pushed himself in front of the door. "Listen to me." He put his hands on either side of his head to get him to look at him. "She is my past; you are my future."

Alec nodded, he knew but it still hurt that Magnus hadn't mentioned that considerable detail or the fact that he wasn't gay. "Yeah." He couldn't get himself to express anymore.

"Promise me, when I call you will pick up." Magnus felt desperate at this point; Alec had a faraway look in his eyes and the light was gone much like the first day they had met. "Please, Alexander."

That got his attention to focus again. "Don't call me that." He knew he was being harsh but something didn't feel right and it didn't seem as sexy as it had before. "I have to go. Max needs me."

Magnus did the next desperate thing he knew he shouldn't have; he pulled Alec into a kiss. He poured everything into that kiss which thankfully Alec returned, that left him with hope. Alec braced his hand on the door jamb next to Magnus and kissed him. Kissed him hard, he needed Magnus to remember him when he left so at the end of the day; he chooses him over the girl in the living room. Magnus released him with a sigh, "I will call you."

Alec nodded and stepped back. Magnus opened the door and followed him out. Camille had taken a seat with Catarina on the couch while Ragnor stood propped against the far wall.

"Alec has to go; his son needs him." Magnus didn't know why he called Max his son, but Camille wouldn't know the difference and he trusted Catarina or Ragnor to correct him.

Alec made quick work of his shoes and jacket. "Sorry, I couldn't stay. If I don't see you again, enjoy your time in Michigan." He felt Magnus' hand on his back and he knew he followed him into the hall to watch him go but was stopped when his hand was pulled on by Magnus. He had to face him again. Magnus quickly kissed his cheek and then pressed the elevator button for him. He got on the elevator and locked eyes with Magnus, he knew he was being stupid for getting upset but Camille had said things to upset him and he took the bait; he didn't even know who she was or her relationship to Magnus so he couldn't have mentally protected himself.

"I love you," Magnus called as the doors closed.

The confession stunned Alec but he couldn't say or do anything but let the elevator take him down.

Magnus wasn't sure why he had said that he felt it but it was wrong to say it in that moment. He turned himself back to his apartment stunned to see Camille in his doorway waiting or him. He was preparing himself for battle.

It was time to take the devil down a peg and send her packing back to New York. He just wished Alec was here to witness this; maybe he could get Ragnor to record it.