AN: Hello friends! I hope that you have received the notification that this was updated. I know that there was some problems a little while ago. In light of the fact that people have not been receiving notifications, and also to make it a little less hectic for me, I'm going to be posting chapters on Saturdays. So you will know to look for them on those days. Happy reading!
DISCLAIMER: Any songs you see are not owned by me. Also none of the characters mentioned are mine. they belong to the wonderful Cassie Clare.
Songs Mentioned are Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran, and Shape of You also by Mr. Sheeran.
Enjoy!
True to his word, Magnus texted his plans to Isabelle. She gave him the response he was hoping for. Alec didn't even try to peak over his shoulder. He was proud of his blue-eyed man for his restraint. If it was Magnus that was being surprised he would have annoyed Alec to death already.
"You are being very quiet Mags." Alec said. "Is something wrong?"
"Just thinking about where we're going and how you are being incredibly relaxed about not knowing. Your restraint is amazing, Alexander." Magnus replied.
"I just realized that there's no use in bothering you about it, since you are so stubborn. Plus, I'll find out when we get there." Alec answered.
"Hey! I am NOT stubborn. I just want you to be surprised." Magnus pouted.
"I will be. I have one question thought." He asked.
"Maybe I'll answer, you know since I'm so stubborn." Magnus smirked sulkily.
"How long until we get there?"
"About two more hours. That's all I'm saying thought." Magnus stated.
Alec rolled his eyes. He scrolled through his phone for a song and then turned it up. The music filled the car and he smiled. He loved that Magnus let him… no not LET him… that Magnus didn't care about the volume of the music, or even that there was music in the car. They usually took turns picking songs to listen to, or they would just put the radio on and jam. Alec started singing along with the song he had chosen.
"She plays the fiddle in an Irish band but she fell in love with an English man…" He sang.
"Ooooh baby, I love this song! Magnus exclaimed and turned it up louder. They were both singing and bouncing in their seats. When the song ended, Alec asked Magnus for his song choice.
"Um… stick with Ed Sheeran and give me Shape of You please, Baby." He answered.
Alec blushed but played the song. Magnus had been singing this song to Alec since he heard it. Alec always blushed but, Magnus knew that he liked it. It was a shy blush, not an embarrassed one. They carried on the way they were for the next hour and a half. Magnus was starting to get nervous about where they were going. It's not that he didn't think Alec would enjoy what they were going to do… he knew he would. Magnus was just worried about all the people that would be there. Alec was uncomfortable around large groups of people. Well any people really… at least those he didn't know. He hoped Alec could enjoy the date without worrying about the crowds. Magnus had gotten quiet with his nervousness, and Alec noticed.
"Magnus. Are you alright?" He asked as Magnus exited the highway.
"Huh?" He asked, before his mind registered the question. "Yeah baby I'm fine. I'm just a little nervous." He answered truthfully. He always told Alec the truth, no matter what it was. Alec didn't trust easily and he wasn't going to give Alec a reason to doubt him.
"About what? You're the one who knows what we're going." Alec questioned.
"There are going to be people here. You aren't comfortable around a lot of people. I don't want to make you uncomfortable." Magnus answered.
"I've gotten better with it Mags. I'm okay in crowds when you're with me. Plus, this is a date and I'm going to be focusing on you." Alec reassured.
Magnus smiled. "Just tell me if you get overwhelmed and we'll leave okay?"
"I promise, love." Alec said. Then he wanted to kick himself. You've only been together for 2 months. You'll scare him off. Stop. Calling. Him. Love. Only in your head you butt nugget.
Alec was so caught up yelling at himself that he didn't realize they had stopped. They were in a parking lot surrounded by trees. The lot was packed. Magnus leaned over the center consul and kissed him softly.
"You'll see soon enough, baby." He answered Alec's unspoken question. He always seemed to know what Alec was thinking.
They exited the car and Alec met Magnus on the drivers' side and laced their fingers together.
"Lead the way, Beautiful." He told Magnus.
Magnus didn't hesitate. He practically dragged Alec along a path through the trees. Alec realized they were in a park. He could faintly hear music and people. As they walked the sound got louder. They emerged from the trees into a more open area. Vendors of all sorts lined the walkways and people were everywhere.
"A street fair?!" Alec questioned excitedly.
"Yes! I come here every year. Today is the last day and there is a surprise at six o'clock. I figured that we could shop and what not until then." Magnus answered.
Alec nodded happily. He loved street fairs. He loved the food, music, games… just everything. He hadn't been to one in forever. Since before Sebastian turned into a douche tractor. They had spent the day with his siblings. It was a good day. A happy day.
"Izzy told me you loved them when I told her my plan. She said you haven't been in a while." He stated.
"She's right. As usual." He rolled his eyes affectionately. "The last time was with her, Jace, Max and Sebastard." He said. They had recently started calling him that whenever he came up. "It was a great day. Max was so excited. We spoiled him rotten that day. By the end of it Jace had to carry Max back to the car, and I gave Izzy a piggyback ride because naturally she wore heels." Magnus chuckled. "She was excited all day and she was exhausted. Seb carried back all the loot without a complaint. He was nice they we had only been dating about a month."
"You miss him." Magnus stated simply. Alec didn't have to guess who he was talking about. Magnus knew he wanted Sebastian to take a long walk off a short bridge.
"Terribly. He would have loved you. Mom too. I wish you could've met them." He stated sadly.
"I would have loved them too. They're still here in your thoughts and memories. Always." They had stopped walking in front of a fountain and turned to each other. He leaned in and kissed Magnus sweetly.
"Yes, they are." He whispered. Then he excitedly said "Come on. Let's get started. We have games to play, food to eat, and more happy memories to make."
Magnus laughed and followed along happily.
Their first stop was a ball throwing game. They both tired but Magnus didn't win anything. Not that he was surprised, he couldn't throw a ball to save his life. Alec knocked all the bottles down and won. He picked a black wolf with bright blue eyes and gave it to Magnus. Magnus loved it. They moved on to more games and Magnus finally won a purple glittery cat with green eyes. He gave his to Alec. Now they both were armed with stuffed animals that reminded them of the other. They continued on, getting cotton candy, sharing a funnel cake, eating lunch and finally ending up in a photo booth. They decided to do some cheesy poses and then some cute ones. They stopped for lunch and decided to eat under an oak tree. When they were finished eating they were just cuddling under the tree as a small break. Magnus found a jewelry shop and insisted they go in. while he was debating on rings, Alec snuck away and bought Magnus a surprise. He found a silver charm bracelet and picked out some charms. He tucked the bracelet into his pocket and found Magnus again. Magnus had finally decided on a ring and was looking at body jewelry. He ended up getting Alec, despite his protests, new jewelry for every piercing he had. They were black that looked blue when caught in certain light. Alec protested but he loved them. At five o'clock they made their way to an outdoor amphitheater. It wasn't Yankee stadium or anything but it was impressive.
Magnus pulled him forward to the very front row. It had seats marked reserved and then Magnus' name. He wanted Alec to have the best seats available for the evening. It was a small-town event but people from all over came to see it every year. Plus, it helped to have a friend that organized it.
"Is this the surprise, Mags?" Alec asked pulling him from his musings.
"Yes. It is. Someone that I know you love is performing tonight. This particular fair always has a musical guest on the last night. It's usually a secret but I have a friend that knows and always tells me who is going to be here. I normally just stand and watch in the crowd but I asked him to get these seats for us this year." Magnus answered happily. It had been a great day. He loved how happy and carefree Alec had been all day. He had taken a lot of pictures of them for his apartment and memory box. He couldn't get enough of the happy glint in Alec's blue eyes. He loved it, and he loved Alec. Completely. Magnus wanted to keep the smile on Alec's face forever.
"Who is it?!" Alec practically yelled.
"I'm not telling you, Alexander. Where would the surprise be in that?" He smirked at Alec's pout. He couldn't help himself and he leaned forward and kissed him. He was just fucking adorable when he pouted. His phone beeped, it was Isabelle.
Hey Maggie! How's the date?
Amazing Izzy. Alec has been smiling all day long. So perfect. How's the date with Robert?
YAY! I knew he would love it! he's going to die when he sees who is performing. Robert is insufferable. I can't stand this man. But I'll survive. I'm a big girl. Keep our boy smiling Magnus. He deserves it. oh and you better send me a picture of his face when he sees the performer.
Oh believe me I will. Updates soon Iz.
YES!
"What's funny?" Alec asked when Magnus chuckled.
"Your sister." He answered.
"Is she with Dad yet?" Alec worried.
"Yes she is with him now. She said he was insufferable but she is fine."
"I don't like her being alone with him. He's not a nice person." Alec frowned.
"Baby, Isabelle can handle your father. She is a big girl and quite capable. Besides you said yourself that he's her father. No frowning. Iz wants you to have fun and not to worry about your father. She'll call Jace if she needs him. She's fine honey. Can we have fun again please?" Magnus soothed. Alec nodded.
They continued talking as the theatre filled up. Alec was excitedly fidgeting and Magnus was trying to keep from laughing. A man dressed in dark jeans and a light blue polo walked onto center stage. Alec's eyes lit up and Magnus got his phone ready.
"Hellooooo Seelie Hollow!" The man said. "I'm mayor Meliorn and thank you for coming to the 20th annual Seelie Hollow Street Fair! As per tradition we are having our last day celebration. We will have our secret musical guest and then the fireworks." Magnus winked at Alec when he glanced at him. "is everybody ready to welcome our guest?" Mayor Meliorn asked. The crowd cheered. "I'm not sure you guys are quite ready enough… I'll ask again." The Mayor paused because… dramatics. "I said IS EVERYBODY READY TO WELCOME OUR GUEST?" The mayor yelled excitedly. The crowd cheered louder. "That's what I'm talking about. Alright. Please welcome…." He paused again. Alec looked like he was going to jump out of his skin. "ANDY GRAMMER!" Meliorn finished. The crowd exploded. Alec's eyes widened and he let out a very masculine yelp. He looked at Magnus with tear filled eyes and a dropped jaw. Magnus snapped the picture. He couldn't remove his eyes from his blue-eyed man. He looked so beautiful.
"Are you fucking kidding me right now, Mags?!" Alec yelled happily.
Magnus shook his head. Alec launched himself into Magnus arms. He grabbed Magnus' face and attacked his lips. Magnus was not complaining. Alec practically kissed the life out of him. When Alec pulled back he was crying and smiling like a loon. Magnus vowed right then and there that he would do everything in his power to keep this man as happy as he could for however long he had him.
"What's up Seelie Hollow?" Andy said into the mic. Alec whipped his head toward the stage. "Let's have some fun!" The musician said. That's exactly what they did for the next hour and a half.
They sang and danced and laughed. They were so close to the stage that they received high fives from all of the band members including Andy himself. Alec looked like he was going to faint. He looked like he was going to have a coronary when Andy threw a guitar pick to him. By the time the concert wsa finished, Alec's face was beat red from all of the fun he was having and he had a perma-smile. Magnus was smiling like a crazy man because of the happiness radiating off of Alec. Andy announced that their would be fireworks in five minutes and for everyone to turn around in their seats. The stage lights dimmed and Alec pulled Magnus onto his lap. Again Magnus did not complain.
.GRAMMER. How the hell did Magnus pull this off? Oh my god I love him. Magnus is perfect. I'm telling him tonight. I have to. No one has ever done anything like this for me. Fuck. I hope he feels the same.
Alec was having the best day of his life. His amazing boyfriend surprised him with the perfect day and a perfect evening. He was now sitting with his entire world on his lap, watching a beautiful fireworks display. He kissed Magnus' neck and whispered, "Thank You" in his ear. Magnus turned and kissed him.
"Anything for you, Alexander." He answered back. They stared into each other's eyes for a minute before Alec had to kiss his boyfriend again. When they parted Alec wrapped his arms around Magnus and turned back to the fireworks. Magnus was sitting sideways on Alec's lap with his hands in his raven black hair. The finale of the fireworks was now beginning and Alec couldn't bring himself to watch. He was staring at Magnus. When the last blue and purple sparkler lit up the sky everyone started to leave. The two men stayed behind.
When the crowd was thinner Alec pulled Magnus around so that he was straddling his lap. He grabbed Magnus' face and crushed their lips and bodies together. He was crying. "Thank you, Magnus. You are truly amazing. We had the best day, and then you managed this and you… you" he choked. "I love you, Magnus" he whispered in his ear. Magnus gasped and pulled back slightly. Alec tensed and looked scared.
He doesn't think I love him. Silly silly man. I've been holding it back for a month!
He put both of his hands on either side of Alec's face and gently tilted his face up. He looked into Alec's scared eyes and kissed him softly on his lips. "I love you too, Alexander." He whispered.
