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"Wait What!?" asked a shocked looking Jace. His eyes were fixed on his brother "Did you just say Alec listened to your voice and went back to sleep? Is that what you are saying?"

Magnus rolled his eyes "Jace this is the fifth time you are asking me the same question" When everyone woke up in the morning, Magnus very excitedly told Alec and his two siblings how he was successfully able to stop Alec from getting out of the house "First I called out to him...he stopped at my voice but was still sleeping so I gently pulled him back to bed and ran my fingers on your hair until you closed your eyes" he turned to face Alec

Alec blushed when Magnus finished the last part. It may sound cheesy to anyone but to him it meant the world. He too was surprised to know that he was able to hear Magnus's voice in his sleep "Thank you" he said with a smile that was specially meant for Magnus

"Okay that's it! You're not leaving this house ever!" Jace got up from the chair "C'mon Iz let's go to college"

"Jace!" Izzy and Alec yelled at same time but Magnus was smirking as he looked at the young man. Jace raised his hand in air "What? Magnus can help you so he cannot leave. Problem sloved"

"Jace this is ridiculous. Magnus cannot stay here forever" said Izzy. Magnus and Alec both shared the same hurt look on their faces but covered it quickly. Magnus cleared his throat "Listen I may not be the only one who can talk to Alec in his sleep. You two also have to try"

"Oh" said Jace "Yeah didn't think about that. Ofcourse we could try that" Izzy nodded "But we don't know when he wakes up...I mean sleep walks"

"Exactly" agreed Magnus "Our main focus is to find a way to know when he sleep walks"

"We could try that idea of yours..the one with the bell" suggested Jace

"A bell?" asked Alec in confusion. Magnus hummed "Alexander you've to wear a bell when you sleep so when you wake up Jace or Izzy can hear you"

Alec didn't like the idea of wearing a bell around his neck. It sounded little weird but he didn't have a heart to say no to the three people in the room who had woken up early just to have a round table conference on him "Yeah...okay whatever you say" l

Magnus smiled "I'll bring a bell for you when we go for our evening walk" Alec nodded "Okay now you both go to your college and Magnus and I will be at work"

"You should rest for a day" Izzy picked up her bag and straightened her hair

Alec stood and levelled with his sister "I'm fine Iz. I'll take my meds and can work with one hand" Magnus felt proud of the young man. He was a fighter. Just because he sleep walks it doesn't mean that Alec was weak "Let him go guys. He'll be fine" a smile from Alec was all Magnus needed to get through his da

Sun sank down lower in the sky, light of the day draining away, giving way to the velvety dark of the night. The air had become cooler and their shadows seem to be longer than themselves as Magnus and Alec met for their evening walk. The designer brought a bell with a thin rope tied to it "I brought the bell for you" he handed the bell to Alec who looked at the piece "I really have to wear this and sleep?"

"C'mon it's not that bad. Alleast you'll be safe" Magnus chewed his bottom lip between his teeth. He was feeling very nervous. The designer thought it was the perfect time to confess his love. They were alone and no one was going to disturb them. He crossed and uncrossed his arms, hands went to straightened his hair for tenth time. If he was reading correct Alec would return his feelings the same way he felt for him.

Alec pocketed the bell "Are you okay?" he saw Magnus was behaving a little odd "You seem a bit different" The older man stopped on his tracks "Um..actually I...I wanted to say something to you"

"Okay..I'm all ears"

Magnus smiled nervously and again bit his lips which were turned red due to his previous chewing on them "I wanted to say that...you and me...us.."

"Magnus what is it?"

"Okay here goes...I lo..."

"Alec!" an high pitched voice was heard from behind. Magnus cursed his luck inwardly and Alec turned around to see Jamie come running towards him "Hi Jamie. What're you doing here?"

Jamie pointed at his right side "I'm playing with my friends in that park. Mommy is talking to Sophie aunty. Come with me!" he squeaked with excitement and jumped on his feet. Before Alec could reply Magnus yelled "No!"

Jamie glared at Magnus with his small eyes and crossed his arms while Alec tried hard not to laugh. Magnus leaned down a little "I'm sorry Jamie but Alexander can't come play with you"

"Why not?" Jamie pouted

"Well because we're having an important discussion"

Jamie took a step forward "Why are you always with my friend? You don't even know his name is Alec"

"What? I...because...okay what?" Magnus stammered and looked af Alec for help. The young man who was enjoying the conversation with a smile finally took pity on Magnus "Jamie he's my friend too. His name is Magnus and he was telling the truth when he said we were talking something important so.."

Jamie stamped his foot on the ground "No no no play with me and my friends. Please Alec. I want my friends to meet my hero"

Alec looked at Magnus apologetically "Can I go. I'll be back soon" Magnus sighed "You don't have to ask Alexander. I'll wait here. Go"

"Yay! Alec let's go" Jamie started pulling Alec and Magnus was left standing alone "Perfect! Absolutely freaking perfect" The designer hated to admit but he was kind of jealous of the little boy. How dare he take his time away with Alec. It had gathered up so much courage and effort to get the words out but Jamie had to come and spoil the mood. Magnus paced on the side walk reciting the words again and again so when Alec comes he would be ready

About half an hour later Magnus saw Alec come running towards him. The young man was panting heavily, his cheeks were deep red in colour and hair messed around in places. His clothes were covered in dirt and Magnus was shocked to his appearance "Alexander? Did you've a fight with someone" he asked worriedly, eyes scanning the young man for any injuries

Alec red cheeks got even more redder "I'm fine...actually I played with Jamie and his friends" he ran his hand on his hair and straightened his clothes "Sorry I couldn't say no. They all practically cornered me and you know how Jamie is...so I played tug of war with the kids and.."

Magnus couldn't hold himself anymore after hearing cute blabber and blurted out "I love you"

Alec felt the world pause around him. He mouth hung open for few seconds and then he closed it only to open it again "Ah...What?"

Magnus nodded "I love you Alexander"

Pause for twenty seconds

Neither of the men said a word as they let the confession hung in the air. The more time went by, the more scared Magnus got. He could feel himself panicking. The next words that he heard shattered all hope he had "I can't.." started Alec

Magnus heart clenched painfully at the rejection. He knew what Alec was going to say next 'I can't love you' or maybe 'I can't do this' and he was not ready for this so the older man stopped him "Oh...I get it...It's okay Alexander. Guess I assumed wrongly. I'm so sorry"

Alec narrowed his eyes "Magnus wait..I..

"I need to get going" Magnus backtracked his steps "Ah..call me. We're still friends right?" he forced a smile on his face "Good..Good night"

Before Alec could stop Magnus quickened his steps and was out of view within seconds. Alec stood shell shocked on the spot "What the hell?"

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