Izzy and Clary squealed with happiness, and throw themselves at him. Magnus laughed and hugged them tightly. Some customers were annoyed and tried to get them to leave, but the owner wasn't making his favorite customers leave, no matter how loud they are. They would just have to sick it up. Pulling back Izzy had tears in her eyes. Magnus wiped them carefully not to smudge her make up.
"It's about damn time! You two are practically married already. I hope Simon and I can stay together forever just like you and Alec. I look up to your relationship you know, it gives me hope. I see the way you guys work out your problems and never lets anything come between the two of you, not even when women try to hit on either of you. You'll just brush it off, and laugh because you're so in love."
Magnus' heart beats hearing that from his soon to be sister in law. He hugs her tightly and kisses her forehead.
"We have fights you know, but like you said we work it out. Sometimes we fight over him not washing the dishes, or if he hasn't eaten all day. Or if he hasn't slept, our relationship isn't perfect, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I know I can't see myself with anyone else, and him vice versa. We've discussed marriage and decided to get married when we've both completed college, and my career started then we'll get married. We're still too young to tie the knot, but being engaged we can do."
Izzy squealed in his arms again. Magnus chuckled before releasing her. The waiter brought out their food, and they fell into a comfortable silence eating their breakfast. Before Izzy interrupted it speaking loudly. Honestly, this girl's voice is squeaks when she's excited.
"Do you have the ring?"
"Yes, we have to pick it up, I wanted it engraved before I bought it. I can show you a picture of it. I had to lock my phone because the jeweler kept texting me about the ring and showing me pictures. Alec's not the nosy type, but when it's late at night and we're cuddling he gets frustrated. We fought over him asking me who was texting me like that, I had to lie to him and he knew it was a lie. Let's just say I went to bed alone for a few days. We made a pact to never lie to each other, and I broke it, but he forgave me after I begged his forgiveness. Do you know what it's like being ignored by him?"
The girls nod.
"It feels like the world is about to end. He rarely gets mad at people, but when he does the shot sucks."
Clary nods in agreement.
Magnus shows them the picture on his phone and the girls gasp. The ring was made out of silver/titanium-tone Celtic dragon, Ruby stone, red carbon fiber, red plated inner, with a black finish. Magnus wanted it to be different instead of the regular go to the engangmenr ring. He chose the Ruby stone because it represents love, faithful, passionate, commitment, and closeness. It describes their relationship perfectly.
"Oh, Magnus he is going to love this ring! It's gorgeous and it's his favorite color. When are you planning on asking him?"
"Tonight, he leaves for LA tonight, then overseas. I won't see him for two weeks so I'm kidnapping you two for those weeks. Jace and Simon are just going to deal with being alone because I need my support system. I know I have Hitch and Chanel but I still need my baby, and he's going to be out of the country working." Magnus pouts thinking about it.
Clary hugs him and kisses his cheek. "Of course we'll stay with you. We haven't been invited to the loft yet. Is it fully furnished now?"
Magnus nods.
"Yes, we've just been busy this past couple of weeks. But I'm hoping he won't be upset when I ask him if you all could stay with me. I know how he gets, but hopefully, it won't be so bad. He just likes his space. Oh, and you aren't allowed in his workshop."
Izzy frowns and looks confused.
"What do you mean workshop?"
"He works from home a lot and stays in that room sewing for hours at a time. When he's really is the groove, he'll work and work non-stop without eating or using the bathroom. I have to practically drag his ass out the room, and I'm not even welcome in there. We have security cameras inside and outside our loft. He even set up sensors in the room so if we even touch the door handle he'll get an alert to his phone or watch. Shits real in that loft." Magnus finishes with a chuckle.
Izzy nods. "I understand, it's where he creates new designs and outfits. I wouldn't want and my one in my workshop either, especially if I'm always getting betrayed. I promise not to go anywhere near his workshop, but that doesn't mean I won't raid his closest. Have you seen his own collection? I'm dying to borrow that skull jacket, he's been holding out on us."
"Right!" Magnus says. "He has this blue rose bomber jacket that is to die for, and he won't let me wear it. Even after I give him the best head that morning, he still said no."
Clary chuckles, then they talk about any and everything for another hour until they leave with Magnus to pick up the ring.
****
They spent an hour shopping at jewelry stores. Spending their savings like they don't have to pay bills. After picking up the ring, they went shopping for a few things. Magnus picked up Alec's favorite cologne, underwear and even a new backpack for his trip. Magnus didn't want to spend more time away from Alec and his babies then he needs to.
He said thanks and goodbye to the girls, then made his way home to his family. He unlocked the door to Alec's car that he's taken over. Really isn't fair, but Alec doesn't seem to mind. He even gives him the keys whenever he has to go somewhere. He loves the way Alec takes care of him, and never asks for anything in return. Magnus knew if he didn't propose first Alec would have sooner or later and Magnus just couldn't have that.
Magnus wanted to do something nice to this for his honey. He deserves to be spoiled just like Magnus does. Magnus calls Alec on Bluetooth while he drives home.
"Hello?"
Magnus hears barking in the background when Alec answered the phone.
"Hey baby, I'm on my way home, do you want anything while I'm out?"
Alec shushes their pups before speaking.
"No, I just want you home so we can cuddle on the couch and watch a few movies before I have to leave. I swear I would have you come with me if you didn't have school. I don't want you to miss days than you have to. But I promise to take you and the gang to see my companies if you want, and maybe after graduation, we could spend a month away in Paris."
Magnus sighs. "That sounds wonderful baby. I can't wait to see the fashion world through your eyes. I'm pulling up to the house now, I'll see you soon baby. I love you."
"I love you too, be careful okay?"
"Yes, I will darling!"
Magnus parks the car and takes the bags from the trunk of the car, then walks inside the building. When he reaches the floor, he sees his boyfriend standing in the doorway with his arms folded over his chest and Hitch and Chanel at his feet sitting patiently. The sight warms his heart. Alec smiles, then opens his arms welcoming Magnus home. They kiss for a few minutes before Alec pulls him inside the house.
Magnus drops his bags on the counter and gave kisses to his puppies. Alec recorded the homecoming and posted it on his Instagram account. He was going to miss his family when he went away for business. Sighing Alec walked over to the fridge to grab Magnus a bottle of water and a fruit punch Powerade for himself. Magnus was putting the puppies down when Alec walked back over towards him.
"Thank you, darling," Magnus says after Alec hands him the bottled water. "I would kiss you, but I have puppy breath at the moment. Let me wash my face and change these clothes then I'm all yours. We could order out if you want or we can pig out and eat ice cream. It's my cheat day, I can eat whatever I want!" Magnus yells out while he's walking down the stairs to their bedroom.
"Ice cream sounds good, but I'm a bit hungry so how about I make us some BLT sandwiches?" Alec shouts back.
"Sounds good!" Alec frowns at that. He knows that's something is wrong with his boyfriend, simply because Magnus keeps avoiding his gaze. He hasn't looked Alec in the eyes since he comes home. He's determined to figure out the problem and try to fix it if he could.
Magnus is a ball of nerves. His hands are shaking as he takes a few makeup wipes from the pack and cleans his face. Alec pops his head in the bathroom and Magnus streaks loudly.
"Jesus Alexander, give a guy some warning would you!" Magnus rests a hand over his heart, willing it to stop beating so hard. Alec looks taken back but apologizes anyway.
"I'm sorry Mags, I didn't mean to scare you. But I've always walked into the bathroom with you and you've never reacted that way before. What's gotten you on edge? Did something happen while you were at breakfast with Izzy and Clary?"
Magnus shakes his head and still trying to get his barrings. "Could you give me a minute alone, please? I'll be out in just a second."
The hurt look on Alec's face made him feel like shit. He's never sent Alec away before, they would normally talk things out. He hates fighting with his darling, but his nerves were shot, and he needed some time to breathe.
Alec nods and turns his back to Magnus. "Sure, take all the time you need." Then walks away, making Magnus feel worse.
Magnus let's out a frustrating groan and runs after his boyfriend. Nerves are damned! If he died from an anxiety attack, it would be worth it just to make his baby happy again.
"Alec please don't do this! I wasn't trying to shut you out, I just needed a minute to myself that's all."
"And I'm giving you the space you need Magnus! Just go do whatever it is you have to do!" Alec shouts walking back into the kitchen.
"You're so infuriating!"
Alec raises an eyebrow in his direction, and damn was it the sexiest sight Magnus has ever seen. He needed to stay on top priority he would bend over and let Alec have his way with him.
"I'm infuriating? I haven't even done anything! All I asked was I'd you were okay, and you completely ignored questions and then easily shut me out with a snap of your fingers. So please do you dare say I'm infuriating when I'm not the one hiding stuff from the other!"
"I'm not hiding anything from you!"
"No? Then who's texting you all hours of the night Magnus? When I go to pick up your phone, you snatch it out of my hand. Now if I didn't know you like the back of my hand I would have suspected you of cheating on me, but you would not do that, so I will ask you again, and if you lie to me like you did before, I am leaving and you won't hear from me for three weeks. Now, who is texting you all hours of the night?"
Alec asks him deadly calm, his voice made Magnus flinch. He doesn't use that tone with Magnus ever, and he doesn't like being on the receiving side of it. Now Magnus knows what it feels like when Alec is passed with someone.
He takes a deep breath before answering. He avoided Alec's gaze once more, "Please don't make me ask you like this! It wasn't supported to go like this! Damn it! Could we please cuddle on the couch and spend the last few hours before you have to leave, and not fight."
Alec nods and moves to put his shoes and jacket on. He then takes his keys and wallet. Magnus is hyperventilating seeing his boyfriend gather his things to leave without saying a word. Alec grabs his backpack, then kisses Magnus on the cheek. When he moves away, Magnus holds his jacket tightly. Alec looks at him for a moment, before releasing Magnus' hands gently.
"Alexander stop it! You cant leave like this! Please, we always work things out!" Magnus desperately begs his love not to leave.
"Magnus let me go, please. I need to go, I'll see you in two weeks okay, you'll be fine. You can have Izzy and Clary visit you if you want. I knew you would ask me eventually, you can do whatever you want. You can have the loft as well. I'll send someone to pick up my things, now please let me go."
Magnus had tears in his eyes now, he couldn't believe this was really happening. They have never fought this bad before, and now his first love is talking about moving out?! What the fuck?! Magnus couldn't have that, at all.
"You are not leaving this house got damn it!" Magnus pushes Alec backward, marching up to him. "You don't get to leave me, you don't get to say things like 'I'll get someone to pick up my things', you don't say I can have the loft. NEWSFLASH! I don't want any of this shit without you! I've been stressing myself out for so long with this goddamn proposal and I wanted to do it before you left! Then we had to have this fight, and your aunt said I should wait until the fashion show, but I didn't want to do that, I wanted it to be intimate, and just between us. I didn't want to share that with strangers! I'm so sorry for being sneaky and secretive after we promised not to do that, but it was the only way to keep you out of the loop. You know how badly I suffered when we didn't sleep together and when you didn't speak to me for those few days and now you expect me to go three weeks without speaking to you let alone seeing you? Have you lost your god damn mind Alexander Gideon Lightwood?! I should beat your ass for even suggesting it! You stupid son of a bi-"
Magnus words were cut off by Alec's lips. Magnus gasped in shock, but recovered quickly and kissed him back putting everything into the kiss. Magnus wrapped his arms around Alec's waist bringing him closer. He wanted to be as close to Alec as possible. Magnus' knees buckled, but thanks to Alec's strong arms holding him up he didn't fall. Alec's kisses always made him weak at the knees, and Magnus loved every minute of it.
When Alec pulled back to catch his breath for a minute, Magnus whined loudly, not agreeing with this gesture. Alec chuckled, leaning in to capture his lips once more. Magnus sighed happily against his lips, melting like butter when he tasted Alec's tongue.
"I take it that a yes to my proposal?"
Alec leaned in and kisser him once more.
"Oh, I don't know, since you haven't asked me the question yet. How could I say yes?" He smirked.
Magnus rolled his eyes and pushed him back, getting down on one knee. He pulled the ring out of his pocket and looked up at his soon to be fiancé. Taken Alec's left in his, he asked the question in the most basic way.
"Alexander, will you do me the honor of becoming my husband? I know we're still young, but if you like it then you should've put a ring on it. He shrugs. So will you?"
Alec busts out laughing, only Magnus would quote Beyoncé at a time like this. He collected himself before replying.
"You're such a dork! Yes, I will marry you, now come up here and show me my ring so I can gush over it!" Alec says excitedly.
Magnus stands up and slides the ring on his finger. It was a perfect fit, and it stood out against his ivory skin. It looked absolutely beautiful.
"Holy shit! This is beautiful! I love the red and the Ruby. Awwww baby you're such a sap! I love it so much!"
"Look on the inside."
The words engraved on the ring was from their favorite animation movie. 'Our love is Infinity and Beyond' it read. Happy tears ran down Alec's beautiful face, and Magnus wipes them away. Then kisses each of his eyelids.
"Don't ever let me get ready to leave like that ever again do you hear me? I would've been so mad at you if you would have let me leave."
Magnus glares at him, then hits his arm extremely hard.
"Ow!"
"That's for trying to leave in the first place! You don't walk out on me, do you understand? Don't ever do that! I don't know what I would do without you!"
"I can't live without you either baby, but I will make it up to you."
Magnus hooks his arms around Alec's neck, looking at him with heart eyes. "And what does that imply?"
Alec hums at the sensation of his fiancé's fingers in his hair. "How about I cancel my flight tonight, and reschedule it for earlier in the morning. We have some making up to do, don't we?"
"You damn right we do, but first I was promised a BLT and it's not going to make itself." Magnus shoo's Alec in the kitchen making him laugh in the process. Magnus goes to sit on the couch, and Hitch and Chanel come out of the hiding spot and joins him on the couch.
Magnus looks back at his fiancé and sees that he's taking pictures of his ring to no doubt show his aunt, then post it on Twitter and Instagram. Magnus smiled to himself as he flicks through the channels on the TV. The world who Alexander Lightwood aka Gideon Archer belongs to, and they won't forget it either.