I've decided to just give up in trying to let you know when I'll update...haha! So...an early update! :D Hope you guys are happy!
I've just decided that I will update when I have time. There's no point in making you wait one week for a new chapter if I can update early...but I don't promise that I will update early every week. I'll just post a new chapter each chance I get :)
I hope you like this one! There's some malec fluff in here, and I hope you enjoy it :)
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"You can't do that!" Ethan complained as Magnus started to put away their games.
"We were here first!" Evan continued with a pout
"Sorry kids" Magnus shrugged "But this is the only TV in the house and we want to watch a movie"
"But we were here first!" They continued to complain, repeating what Evan had already said
"And you have homework to do" Magnus stated
"It's not fair" They pouted
"If you go, you can have my last piece of pie" Magnus promised them
"Deal!" they cried instantly and ran away towards the kitchen before going to their room upstairs.
Alec chuckled and then moved to take a seat on the sofa. Magnus put the first movie of The Lord of the Rings and then settles next to Alec, making sure to keep a safe distance between the two of them.
"Can't believe you like this movie" Alec chuckled as he saw the beginning of the movie and recognizing it instantly
"Hey! Don't judge me" Magnus said "I love these movies and the books"
"I never really liked them" Alec confessed
"Learn to" Magnus teased back.
Alec laughed out loud at that comment and Magnus smiled at the sound of his laugh. It certainly was a beautiful sound.
They both stayed quiet at the beginning of the movie, just watching and enjoying being in each other's company. Around half way through the movie, Magnus stood up to get them both something to drink and eat, though he refused to eat any of the popcorn he had brought. Alec had questioned him about it, and Magnus had said that he didn't like all the butter they contained. Alec managed to convince Magnus to eat a few bites, but nothing more than that.
"So tell me" Alec spoke, finally getting the courage to start a conversation "You're a 18-year-old teenager who likes LOTR…that's about all I know about you"
"Well…all I know about you is that you don't like LOTR and has three siblings" Magnus shot back, turning his attention towards Alec instead of the movie.
"Alright, how about this" Alec said with a smile "Let's ask each other questions to get to know each other"
"Like…20 questions?" Magnus asked raising an eyebrow
"Like 20 questions" Alec nodded "Same rules apply…you have to be completely honest"
"Alright! I'll start" Magnus grinned happily "How old are you?"
"I'm 21" Alec answered "Favorite color?"
"Blue" Magnus answered instantly "What's your middle name?"
"Seriously?" Alec asked, blushing embarrassingly "It's Gideon"
"Alexander Gideon Lightwood" Magnus said with a smile, making Alec blush even more "You're absolutely adorable"
"Shut up" Alec protested, blushing even more and making Magnus gush about his blush even more than before "What is your middle name?"
"I don't have any" Magnus smirked
"That's not fair!" Alec cried but then laughed and they continued with their little game
"What are you studying in college?" Magnus asked next
"I'm majoring in English Literature" Alec answered
"Such a nerd" Magnus teased him
"Shut up" Alec repeated "What will you study once you graduate?"
"I still don't know" Magnus answered with a sigh "I would like something related to fashion…or music"
"Should've guessed" Alec laughed
And they continued talking until the movie came to an end. By then they were laughing together and really enjoying each other's company. There was no mention of anything that had happened earlier that day and they were both completely at ease with each other.
Alec was so happy that Magnus had decided to open up and let his walls down for a moment. And even though Alec knew that if he mentioned the bullying Magnus received, he would close up instantly, it was nice knowing that even for a moment Magnus let himself be happy.
Magnus was enjoying this just as much. It had been a while since he last hung around with people who were around his age range. Last time had been when he used to live in London. Since then he hadn't made new friends. He wondered if that was what they were right now…if Alec was his friend. Was it possible? Even after knowing each other for so little time? Did Alec want to be his friend?
Magnus truly hoped so. Yes, he had a major crush on the older boy and now that he was finally getting to know him personally, his crush only increased. But Magnus knew it was not meant to be. There was no way Alec could feel the same towards him…but, if they could be friends that would be enough for Magnus.
After the first movie was over, Magnus put in the second movie. None of them noticed how late it was getting, or how close they were sitting, and none mentioned how tired they were feeling. They just continued to talk and watch the movie and enjoy the company each other provided.
Karen came back a few hours later. She walked into the house carrying Danni who had fallen asleep in her arms. Alice and Nick followed close behind and were almost as sleepy. It was past their bed time and Karen quickly put them all in bed. The twins were already asleep when she tucked Nick in bed. The little boy was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. Karen took the plates that were on the twins' bed-side table from where they had left them after eating dinner. Karen kissed each of the boys in the forehead and then moved to the girls' room. She tucked Danni and Alice in their own bed before moving to kiss their foreheads and Charlie's. She rearranged Charlie's blankets so they were covering her properly and then took her own plates of dinner and left the room quietly.
Karen went back downstairs and noticed the TV had been left on. With a sigh, Karen moved to the kitchen to drop the plates on the sink. She then went to the living room to turn off the TV.
She stopped in the doorway at the sight in front of her. The screen displayed the main menu of a movie. There were empty glasses on the coffee table and a bowl which was filled halfway with popcorn. This, however, was not what stopped her in shock. The people in the room, however…
Alec and Magnus were both lying on the sofa. Magnus was against the back of the sofa while Alec was on the edge. They were both curled together. Magnus had his head on Alec's chest and his arm was draped over the older boy's stomach. Alec had his arm securely wrapped on Magnus's waist and his nose was buried in Magnus's hair. Their legs were tangled together. They couldn't be closer even if they tried.
Karen smiled gently at the pair. Even though she still felt a tug of protectiveness towards Magnus, she could not deny they both looked so happy and comfortable in their warm embrace.
With a sigh, Karen turned off the TV and put their dishes away in the kitchen. She moved quietly and carefully so she wouldn't wake anyone. She dropped a blanket over the teenager. She placed it carefully so it covered both of their bodies.
With one more look towards the pair, Karen smiled and started to move away. She stopped when she caught them moving. Afraid of having woken them up, Karen turned around to face them. Magnus shifted in his sleep, his face showing discomfort. Alec moved too, wrapping his arms more tightly around Magnus's body. Magnus sighed in the embrace, moving to bury his face in the crook of Alec's neck and shoulder. With one final content sigh, both boys relaxed into the embrace and continued to sleep.
Karen gave them one last gentle smile before turning off every light and moving towards her own room.
She was happy. It had been a while since Magnus let himself trust anyone…she just hoped he didn't end up hurt again.
aaaaaaaaaaawwwwn! :$ Who likes some Malec cuddles? I do! :$ hahaha!
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