A/N: Here is the rest of Magnus and Alec's date. Hope you guys enjoy this, I think you have been waiting for it. Also thanks for the reviews, follows and favourites.

Date based off of the Bane Chronicles but not too much. Also have to give credit to my sister as we came up with some of the ideas for this chapter together.

Disclaimer: Characters and places belong to Cassandra Clare.

Song: The first time ever I saw your face by Roberta Flack. I used the Leona Lewis version though.


Chapter Nine

The first part of Magnus' plan for his and Alec's date was simple. Nothing could go wrong. It was infallible. It had not occurred to Magnus when he was coming up with his first date plan or operation impress Alexander, as he had been calling it, that walking through Brocelind Forest could be such a problem with a shadowhunter. A lot of downworlders lived or around the forest and they had seen several downworlders or passed their houses, this was quite distressing for Alec, to say the least.

It wasn't like Alec was afraid of downworlders, it was the fact that this was their home and a shadowhunter was intruding on that. He was restless, peering from left to right as if he had found himself surrounded by hordes of demons ready attack. Magnus new this was a bad start to his date.

"How much further, Magnus?" Alec asked, as they were coming close to the clearing for Brocelind Plain.

"Not long now. Just suck it up, Alexander, your fine." Alec looked a little startled by Magnus' directness but chose to say nothing, he was right. They were utterly silent, walking side by side, so close their hands brushed every so often. They moved closer to the clearing, straight ahead. As they came through Alec found that he was standing on the Plain right next to Lake Lyn, Magnus noticed the absent horror plastered all over his face and realised why. Lake Lyn's water is deadly to shadowhunters. Nice move Magnus, he thought, I have basically screwed everything up so far, fantastic. Even his inner voice was sarcastic, brilliant.

"I'm so sorry Alexander, It didn't cross my mind that shadowhunters don't go anywhere near Lake Lyn," Magnus said, in the most apologetic voice he could muster.

"It's okay," Alec uttered, looking at Magnus sweetly. Was Magnus imagining it or was he losing it? How could Alec go from being petrified to okay with the situation in a matter of seconds?

"I will make sure we are quite far from the Lake so there is no chance of you getting hurt." Alec nodded and the continued there way across the Plain. Curiosity over took Alec and he asked something that had been bugging him the whole time they had been walking.

"Magnus,"

"Yes, Alexander,"

"How do you have a dryer that works in Idris? There's no electricity."

"Your right there isn't but I'm a warlock remember, I just hit it with some magic and it works perfectly fine. No electricity required."

When they were half way between the forest and the lake, Alec looked up for the first time since he had entered the clearing or a least in front of him to see what he had been walking towards and found that in front of him, in basically the middle of a field, was a dinner table set for two. The table cloth was white, with a black table runner down the center. Half black and half white place mats were laid on the the table, along with black napkins that where placed in the wine glasses to the right of the mats. Cutlery was also placed on the table on either side of the mat and next the the wine glasses was a small glass of what Alec could gather was water, it was quite dark. The thing that captured Alec's attention the most was the beautiful centerpiece. It was a bouquet of white and black flowers, with gems running through it. The vase was black and glittery, sparkling against the moons rays and two candles in white black floral patterns were placed on either side of it. It was the beautiful table arrangement Alec had every seen, it was so Magnus and it made Alec like him even more.

"It's beautiful. Did you do this?"

"Why, of course, my dearest Alexander, only the best for you."

"Thank you,"

"No need to thank me I enjoyed a beautiful table arrangement as much as the next guy, so please sit," Magnus said, pulling out a black covered chair. Alec smiled, and sat as Magnus pushed him under the table and then took his seat facing him. Magnus moved the flowers to the side of the table so he could see Alec better but left the candles flickering light in the middle. "And for my next surprise," Magnus announced.

"Next surprise?"

"Uhum," Magnus grinned at Alec and clapped his hands. All of a sudden the sky started lighting up with the most captivating sight. Lanterns. Lanterns hoovered all around Magnus and Alec and all Alec could do was stare in awe as they floated around them not going to far but illuminating the sky and the table around them.

"Wow, Magnus. This... this is incredible," Alec said, amazed by his surroundings the amount of effort Magnus had put into their date, it was breath-taking. Magnus smiled, at least he hadn't messed up their whole date.

"Are you ready for dinner?"

"Yes," Alec stated, staring deeply into Magnus' golden-green eyes, with happiness and adoration, or at least that's what Alec thought it was.

"I hope you don't mind but I made dinner and well I don't really know what you like, so I kind of made food we could share, are you okay with that?" Magnus asked, hesitantly. It wasn't like he was nervous, it was just some of the dates he had been on had been a disaster due to food sharing. Sometimes when he would suggest it, they would look at him in disgust and object to that statement but Magnus had always found it intimate and special to share your food with someone you might commit to dating. Alec was different. Magnus watched as the shadowhunter raised the corners of his mouth into a sweet smile, his eyes sparkling as he spoke.

"That sounds great."

Well on one hand Magnus was definitely not expecting such an answer, shadowhunters ate a lot to keep up their weight for training purposes and because they burnt through so much energy when fighting or training but Alec really didn't seem to mind sharing an intimate dinner with Magnus. On the other hand he was so pleased he nearly threw himself and his long limbs at the sparkling blue eyed boy for his answer. Magnus was falling, badly and at this point he didn't care he just hoped he wouldn't mess this up and Alec thought the same. He had never been on a date and really didn't mind sharing food with Magnus. Normally, he would object because he needed food to keep up his strength, especially since he burnt through so many calories everyday but right now he just wanted to be in this moment with Magnus, hoping he wouldn't mess this up.

Magnus snapped his fingers and an array of plates appeared in the middle of the table. Alec thought, it was a good job Magnus had brought a table that would seat four instead of two due to the six plates filing the table. Alec didn't know what most of it was but from the looks of it one of them was an very unusual looking salad and another contained chicken. Alec was always up for trying new food and was looking forward to the food Magnus had cooked just for the two of them. As he stared at the wonderfully smelling food he didn't notice Magnus staring until he lifted his head up. He blushed hoping the lanterns light wasn't too bright so Magnus wouldn't see it.

"Alexander,"

"hmmm,"

"Would you like a glass of wine?" Magnus queried. Magnus was holding a bottle of pink wine. Rosé. Where did he get that from? When did he get it? Alec mused, staring at the bottle in Magnus' long slender fingers. The legal drinking age in Idris was young so Alec had drunk alcohol before but he just didn't do it much.

"Yeah," Alec answered as Magnus poured the wine into his glass after removing the napkin and then in his own. They both took a sip of wine and placed the glass down to their right. Magnus noticed that Alec wasn't much of a drinker from the small face he pulled when he drunk the wine.

"Bon appetit," Magnus said, assuring Alec that it was fine that he dug in. Magnus suddenly wondered if Alec had ever been on a actual date before or if he was always like this on them, either way he was adorable and definitely enjoyed food, making short work of it.

"This is delicious Magnus. It's the some of the best food I have ever had. Do you know a lot about cooking and food and stuff?" Alec asked. "Never mind, of course you do that was a stupid thing to say, I'm an idiot."

"No it was not and no you are not, Alexander," Magnus stated, frowning at his date over the table. Alec gave Magnus a weak smile and continued to eat, Magnus joined him.

"Could you tell me what these dishes are called?" Alec asked.

"Of course," Magnus answered. "This one," he said pointing at the dish Alec assumed was salad as it contained quite a few vegetables. "Is Asinan." Alec gave Magnus a quizzical look and Magnus took the hint realising he would have to elaborate. "It's an Indonesian salad dish, it's vegetables served with a hot, peanut, vinegar sauce topped with peanuts and krupuk, deep fried crackers."

Alec gave Magnus a thankful smile that he took the hint and explained each dish to him.

"This one is Ayam Bakar, charcoal-grilled spiced chicken and rice. This one," he said pointing at the next dish "is Laksa Banjar, it's basically a spicy noddle dish. This is Nasi tim, rice with chicken and mushroom." Alec watched Magnus closely as he mentioned each dish, Alec could tell he loved food. Maybe it was sentimental to him in some way, Alec wondered.

"This dish is Panggang. It's roasted pork served with Batak style sambal or a hot sauce made with chili and cassava leaf vegetables. And finally this dish is Tampoyak ikan patin, catfish curry." When Magnus finished explaining each dish to Alec he leaned back in his chair. Alec was amazed at the different dishes Magnus had made for them and on their first date too that was impressive and heart wrenching, no one had ever done anything like this for him before.

"Ready for dessert?" Magnus asked, pulling Alec out of his thoughts, he hadn't noticed he'd been staring at the table cloth for who knows how long.

"I'm always ready for dessert," Alec answered, Magnus raised his eyebrow in a suggestive manner.

"Are we now?"

"Of course, this is my favourite part."

Magnus smirked at Alec and then he realised what he had been saying. "Oh...no...I...I...no...I meant... can we just have dessert please?" Alec said, leaning down in his chair, hanging his head and staring again at the table cloth. Magnus, thought that nobody had ever given anything as much attention as Alec had given the tablecloth when he got flustered.

Magnus waved his hand over the table letting blue sparks fly, the dishes vanished and two relatively small but different desserts appeared in their place. One was a chocolate fudge cake with whipped cream and the other was Alec's favourite dessert. Chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream. He loved the way the ice cream melted over the hot dessert and the gooey center that inhabited the dessert. But how did Magnus know? Maybe it was just a coincidence but Alec was curious to know if his sister had a hand in this, she knew how much he loved this dessert and telling Magnus would definitely benefit him.

"Here," Magnus said, pushing the chocolate fondant in front of Alec.

"Thank you," Alec replied. "But do you not want to share with me?" Alec wouldn't just share his dessert with just anyone but this was Magnus and he had cooked and created this marvelous meal for them and Alec had heard about dates where they shared dessert, so he was curious to feel the intimacy of such an act. Magnus quickly made the other dessert disappear and moved his chair round the table so he was sat closer to Alec.

"I'd love too." Alec smiled and dug into his favourite dessert, closely followed by Magnus. They sat staring into each others eyes, both thinking how captivating and beautiful the other was, especially when their eyes sparkled so brightly. After finishing dessert, they both sat talking about some of their favourite things. Alec learned that Magnus' favourite colour was blue and he loved cooking and fashion whilst Magnus learned that Alec's favourite colour was green after convincing him black was not a proper colour and that he loved reading and spending time with his family.

"Alexander,"

"Yes Magnus,"

"Would you care to join me?" Magnus said, standing up and holding out a hand.

"To do what?" Alec gave Magnus a perplexed look.

"Dance." Alec gulped, shifted and hesitantly took hold of Magnus' hand. Magnus guided him a short ways from the table. Magnus took hold of Alec's other hand and placed them around his neck; he then placed his own hands around Alec waist and then swayed slightly, in a way inexperienced dancers do. Magnus could tell how nervous Alec was by what they were doing and he tried to ease him into it so they were comfortable.

"Magnus. You know there's no music." Magnus quickly realised that he had forgotten to play some. Damn, Alexander and his adorableness. Magnus clicked his fingers and slow music began to fill the air, as they danced Alec listened intently to the music.

The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes

Magnus slowly caressed Alec's cheek with his slender fingers. Alec instinctively leaned into Magnus' caress. Closing his eyes as he continued to listen to the song Magnus had picked for their first dance.

And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies my love
To the dark and the endless skies

The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand

Alec moved closer to Magnus, also pulling him towards him to close the non-existent space between them. However, to both Alec and Magnus it felt like a hundred miles separated them in that moment but the distance was slowly getting shorter.

Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command my love
That was there at my command my love

Alec placed his head against Magnus' chest, continuing to dance with the warlock, stroking the back of his neck with tenderness. Magnus placed his cheek against Alec's hair and smiled sweetly at how the boy who had never danced with anyone before or so Magnus assumed, was fairing amazingly well, creating a romantic atmosphere.

And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine

Alec felt his heart skip a beat every time Magnus would stroke his back and he heard how fast Magnus' heart was beating while they were in a loving embrace.

And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'till the end of time my love
And it would last 'till the end of time

Alec knew someone couldn't have feelings like this, this fast, it was unnatural, impossible even but he couldn't help it he knew he was falling for Magnus and he liked the feeling and decided in that moment that he would embrace all the feelings he had for Magnus because they felt right.

The first time ever I saw your face
Your face, your face

Magnus brought Alec's face up so he could look into his sapphire blue eyes. They both stood there staring at each other even after the song had ended. Magnus leaned in closer to Alec and Alec knew what was about to happen he was going to have his first real kiss. He leaned in closer to Magnus, so there lips were almost touching. Alec could feel Magnus' breath against his lips and wanted so badly to taste him. As they leaned in ever closer so their lips were brushing, the sound of howling echoed through the air, causing both Magnus and Alec to jump apart, destroying the moment. Magnus realised the wolves would be gracing them with their presence soon enough and decided it best they leave.

"We should head back," Magnus said, making the dinner table and some of lanterns disappear.

"Yeah," Alec replied, agreeing with Magnus but somewhat upset with the fact he was not able to kiss Magnus.

Magnus and Alec walked back to Magnus' cottage in silence for a while, illuminated by the few lanterns Magnus had following them to give them some light.

"I'm sorry," Alec uttered.

"For what?" Magnus asked, softly.

Words came exploding out of Alec's mouth, he never normally let his heart do the talking for him and this was evident by the expression on his face which told Magnus that this was not a usual occurrence. "I have been awkward and messed so much up tonight and you made us a beautiful meal, which was so amazing and you made dessert and had to guide me through dancing. I couldn't even do that right. I have had no idea what I have been doing tonight and you, you're, um, just so, elegant and enchanting."

"What?"

Magnus looked at Alec a little stunned at his outburst. Whilst Alec looked at Magnus, a little afflicted, as though he had said something wrong and messed up everything again.

Magnus wanted to tell Alec, how amazing he was and how he hadn't messed up anything, it was normal to be a bit nervous on a first date. How he had been happy when Alec had complimented him on his cooking and how wonderful their dance was, how he loved every minute of the time they had spent together tonight and how he wouldn't change a thing. Before he knew it he had, causing a awkward Alec to blush profusely unable to hide how Magnus was making him feel saying all of those things.

When they finally reached Magnus' home, Magnus opened the door slightly and turned to face his date. Alec was shifting a bit awkwardly in his place and Magnus felt that it was better if he didn't push his luck tonight, it was best to be the perfect gentlemen. Magnus stepped closer to Alec and kissed him on the cheek before stepping back, Magnus could almost swear that by Alec's expression he was vaguely disappointed by this.

"Good night Alexander, Thank you for walking me home." Magnus twisted to go back into his cottage when he suddenly felt a hand catch him by his wrist. Magnus' breath caught in his throat and he froze. Magnus' reaction was all the incentive Alec needed. Alec spun Magnus around and leaned in, Alec's mouth met Magnus', soft, sweet and pleasant one. Magnus realised that kissing Alec meant he wouldn't be able to breath and he was more that okay with that, breathing wasn't his priority right now but kisisng the blue-eyed beauty was.

Magnus closed his eyes and pulled Alec in closer, wrapping his arms round Alec's waist, closing all the distance between them. The kiss intensified and Magnus caught Alec's gasp, whilst Alec caught Magnus' shortly after.

Their kiss was set alight, Magnus wasn't aware of anything in that moment only that Alec was kissing him, his soft and tasteful lips and he how he didn't want it to stop. Magnus didn't care when Alec pushed him into the wall of his cottage and the wooden crosshatch trellis was digging slightly into his back. He had Alec right now, he couldn't get enough of the taste of Alec, his hands running all over Alec's back and then under his blazer and shirt to get to Alec's bare skin.

It felt like a century had passed before either of them realised that they where stood right outside of Magnus' cottage, it was kind of embarrassing how caught up they were. Magnus' door flung open even more as they pushed there way into Magnus' hallway and straight through to the living room. Magnus was fairly sure that they had slammed the door behind them but he wasn't in the right frame of mind to check if they had closed it right now. Alec trailed kisses from Magnus' mouth to his ear and then down his neck to his collar bone, which was just exposed. Alec then fastened his lips back on Magnus'.

Magnus pushed Alec onto his yellow plush sofa and landed on top of him, then trailed kisses down Alec's neck, unfastening a few of Alec's top buttons on his shirt as he went. Alec smelled of citrus, lavender and apple, if Magnus guessed correctly then the shadowhunter boy beneath him was wearing cologne and a refreshingly masculine one at that. Alec tasted of body wash, skin and something that was completely Alec, he had a taste of his own and whilst Magnus couldn't put his finger on the sensational taste he didn't care. Magnus bit down on the base of Alec's neck, hoping that he could leave his mark there. Alec let out a soft moan and arched his body upward into the action.

Magnus then continued to unbutton the rest of Alec's shirt, he still had his blazer on over the shirt but Magnus wasn't paying that much attention as his ran his hands over Alec's torso and abs. Magnus had longed to touch Alec like this especially since he had seen him shirtless twice and Alec was a sight for sore eyes. He brought his hands back up Alec's body to his shoulders pushing the shirt and blazer back slightly and then up to Alec's neck; he could feel ever rune that had faded and the scars he had gained from his occupation. Magnus leaned in to Alec's kisses even more, they were getting hotter as they went and they both whimpered in pleasure from them.

Like Alec, Magnus still had his blazer on but that didn't stop Alec from nervously undoing Magnus' white dress shirt. Warm, shaky hands started to caress Magnus' chest and then stomach. He knew then, in that moment, that while they were the same age, Magnus was definitely more experienced than Alec, in dating and everything else and he didn't want to rush the boy into something he might regret, they could take this slow because their feelings weren't going anywhere anytime soon.

"Alexander," Magnus murmured, looking into Alec's cobalt blue eyes and keeping himself propped up on his elbows. "I think it best if we stop."

Magnus took himself off of Alec, stood up and started re-fastening his shirt. Magnus knew that this had gone way further than it was suppose to, especially on a first date and especially with Alec, he had meant to bid him goodnight and retire to then speak to him of having a second date but his plan had been blown out of the water when Alec gained confidence. Alec sat up and like Magnus re-fastened his shirt quickly.

"Did I mess that up? I'm sorry," Alec asked, shyly.

"No, you didn't. And there is no need to apologise," Magnus said, reassuringly.

"Do you want me to leave?"

"NO." Magnus was quite horrified at his burst out and tried to recover quickly. "I meant only if you want to leave. I don't want to pressure you or make your decisions for you. Decide what you want to do."

Alec ran his hands through his hair and stood up, pacing the room and getting closer to the entrance for the hallway. He looked a little frustrated but was thinking about how to answer Magnus. Magnus sat down on the sofa and waited patiently for Alec to respond. Alec stopped when he reached the entrance to the hallway and turned to face Magnus.

"I think I should go home,"

"Yeah," Magnus said, regrettably.

"But I don't want to go home."

"I don't want you to go home either," Magnus said. What the hell was he saying he was encouraging him to stay even after stopping it. "But you have to or..."

"Right," Alec nodded. "Goodnight Magnus." Magnus stood up then and moved a little closer to Alec.

"Goodnight Alexander."

Alec walked quickly over to Magnus and leaned in for a goodnight kiss or that's what it was suppose to be anyway. Somehow he ended up pushed against the wall, wrapped around Alec. They were both gasping and holding on to each other for dear life. Hands were running everywhere and then somebody's hands were on someone else's pants and then Alec kissed Magnus so hard, it felt like he was going to crush him. Magnus said, "Oh, dear lord," and then-

And then Alec broke off the kiss and walked into the hallway, grabbing the frame of the entrance way to steady himself. If he didn't grab hold of something he wouldn't be able to control himself any longer and would launch himself at the warlock like a magnet pulling them together. They both were breathing hard and Magnus wondered if Alec had thought their kiss and make out sessions had been a mistake or he didn't want to leave after all. Magnus stood in anticipation and realised that what Alec thought meant so much more to him then it probably should at this point in their relationship. Relationship. Where they even in one? They were just dating that was all. Right?

Alec spoke then. "Can we do this again? The date I mean and maybe..."

Did Alec Lightwood actually insinuate something? Magnus answered quickly even for him, not wanting to draw the anticipation out because he really did want to go on another date with one Alexander Lightwood.

"Yes, I'd love that."

"Great. So, um, next Friday then?"

"Err..." Alec looked worried then. Was Magnus going to change his mind and say he wanted nothing to do with him? Had he messed up this date so badly that nothing could rectify it? Magnus smiled at Alec and Alec's heart fluttered. "Yeah, Friday would be fine."

Then Alec smiled, a smile that would light up the world if it was covered by darkness. A smile that had hope and tenderness wrapped up in it. Alec left then exiting Magnus' cottage and shutting the door behind him. Magnus then heard a yelped and walked over to his window to see what it was. He saw Alec stand up, all tall, messy-haired and covered in leaves. He had obviously tripped over Magnus' hedge and Magnus watched as he wiped himself down and strolled off towards Alicante.

Magnus found himself feeling happy and hoping that falling in love with the shadowhunter would be different then the last time he had given his heart. Maybe this time the love would be strong and beautiful and withstand time itself. Maybe their experiences from now on would bring this about. Magnus wanted everything with Alec, even if they had only been on one date. He wanted everything to work out. Maybe this time he wouldn't have his heart broken.

He had hope.


A/N: There it is Alec and Magnus' first date and first kiss. What do you think? I loved writing this and I can't wait to write more MALEC.

Maleclover: I know right. Their all so adorable and sweet.

High Warlock of: Yeah, I tried to write it so it was similar but different. I loved that date so much it would have been a shame not to write it like the date from the bane chronicles.

Makenzie Wolf: I love that part. I found it really funny even though I was the one that wrote it.