Chapter 20 - Touche

Centuries old, has lived through most major events in the history of mankind, has perceived and experienced every emotion imaginable, so basically he had seen, tried and felt it all, and yet… one Alexander Lightwood had managed to surprise him time and time again.

It was still baffling, and also a little frightening, how easily the young shadowhunter had torn down all of his impeccably built walls, ones inpenatratabe to anyone else.

Nonetheless, It was also a delightful discovery, not only because it proved how much his beautiful and sexy boyfriend loved and cared about him, but also because he had almost given up on believing that anything or anyone would ever excite - let alone surprise him, ever again.

By the time Alec had burst through his barriers, he had come to believe that he would live with them forever - had come to terms with his locked up heart.

Somehow, the young shadowhunter had managed to do what many others before him failed to - he made Magnus feel young again, like he was starting over on a blank page (and it had nothing to do with his lost memories) and was able to re-discover the world.

And the night of their "fourth" date, wasn't any different. Standing before him at the front door (because Alec was nothing if not a traditionalist, and had insisted on getting ready separately and then come pick him up), was his gorgeous shadowhunter boyfriend, with a huge bouquet of flowers.

It had been almost a week since they had decided to go on their fourth date, they had not intended to wait so long, but as per usual in the shadow and downworld - things usually didn't go exactly as planned (as a matter of fact, they rarely did), so they had to reschedule several times just in that short week.

Though they did spend almost every night together… and during those nights, they had already managed to begin their path to healing and mending their fractured relationship.

Both the shadowhunter and the warlock had made great efforts to put their all into it, and prevent any further unnecessary arguments. They did their best to refrain from overreacting, or harsh words, and instead, focused on listening, supporting and comforting each other.

It wasn't perfect, and they still had a ways to go, but they were both there, and they were both willing and determined, and that was all that mattered.

Magnus stood, frozen and dumbfounded in his spot, as his boyfriend greeted him with a smile, "these are for you." the archer announced proudly with a smile, that Magnus had come to know as the one he wore when he was up to something.

"That is a lot of purple." Magnus pointed out, as he gestured towards the bouquet. He was well aware of his poor choice of words, and how stupid he sounded, but that was the best his brain could do in its state of shock and awe it was in.

Luckily for him, Alec actually seemed to find it endearing, he chuckled lightly and handed him his bouquet, "Yeah, well, I know it's your favorite colour." Alec explained, his excitement radiating off him in waves, "plus, purple is the colour for royalty, and seeing as you are literally royalty…" he shrugged one shoulder, and sported his iconic crooked smile, before adding, "it seemed fitting."

Magnus was touched deeply, so much so, that no words would suffice. So naturally he just kept standing there like an idiot, probably making a fool out of himself. He used to be so good with words, so graceful and eloquent. When had he become such a blubbering mess?

It appears that at some point, the tables had turned, because while Magnus struggled, Alec was at the top of his game, yet again ready and sharp with his words.

"I put these together, because they each have a different meaning, or symbolize something special, which I wanted to convey… to you." Alec continued to dazzle him, making it even more difficult to prevent his brain from turning to mush.

"Oh wow, that's… that is really… something else." Was Magnus' stupid stuttering response when he finally managed to put together something resembling a sentence, at least he finally reached out to accept the bouquet, "and well, I'm hardly royalty… but thank you regardless, they are truly beautiful."

Alec just smiled at him and leaned in for a sweet chates kiss, but Magnus, who could not find the words to convey how touched and moved he was by the gesture, placed a hand on the nape of Alec's neck (while the other still held the bouquet) and pulled him closer, he held him there by the back of his neck, deepening the kiss, trying to use his lips and tongue to show just how much he felt at that moment.

Alec responded eagerly, wrapping both his arms around Magnus' waist, holding him flush against his chest, as he tilted his head to deepen the kiss.

Eventually though, they did need to come up for air.

"So, what are the meaning of the flowers?" Magnus asked, still dazed from the kiss, and still pressed up against Alec, "I mean, I recognize some of them, but I've never put much thought into their meanings."

"Now where's the fun in that?" Alec asked cheekily, with the same up-to-something smile, "I can't just tell you, that's boring."

"Someone is feeling quite adventurous." Magnus said, as he winked at him, his brain finally, finally catching up and returning to its usual self.

"Well, I have learned from the best." Alec told him, with a pointed look, to which Magnus smiled innocently, "how about a game?"

"Sounds like fun, what kind of game?" Manus asked, eagerness building deep within him and spreading everywhere.

"Well, I was thinking, you know how despite not remembering, you still knew things about me? Like how I take my coffee and waffles? Or how you trusted and felt drawn to me even when you were scared?" Alec asked, and when Magnus slowly nodded he continued, "so it seems to me that your instincts are still intact, even though your memories are not, and I was thinking that if we try to encourage those, it might help bring back some memories."

"That's… actually not a bad idea." the warlock said, after he thought about it for a short moment. "And the flowers?"

"I was thinking that perhaps it could be a good incentive, to make the whole thing more exciting and stimulating," Alec told him, as Magnus stared at him in awe, "so for each time you get something right, or remember something, small as it may be, you get an explanation about a flower."

Magnus examined the bouquet of flowers in his hands, there was a feeling of warmth and excitement spreading out from his core, overtaking every muscle and causing a tingling feeling under his skin, as if his blood was filled with little tiny fireworks.

He looked up at his shadowhunter with an admiring smile on his face, "Well, not to ruin your plans, but I know this one is an Iris." Magnus said, pointing out the flower.

"Yes, your favorite." Alec smiles proudly for knowing, "and I chose them, not only because of that, but also because they stand for royalty, wisdom and respect, all of which coincide in my mind with you."

"Wow, you really did put a lot of thought into it, didn't you?" Magnus asked, trying to control his emotions, that had suddenly washed over him in a strong wave. He was unable to believe that the young shadowhunter had actually taken the time out of his busy day at the institute to make a plan to get his memories back.

"Magnus please don't." Alec spoke with a soft and loving tone, when he recognized the look on Magnus' face, he already knew what was going through his head, "please don't do that, I put a lot of thought into it because I care about you, and I love you. I know I have been quite terrible at showing that to you lately, but I promise you that there is nothing that is more important to me right now than to make you feel good, and help you in any way I can."

Magnus continued with his method of conveying how he felt non-verbally, as he launched himself yet again at Alec, and pressed their lips together into a heated kiss.

"I love you too." He said, in between lip locks.

Magnus scanned over the dark shabby bar with a raised eyebrow, then looked back with curiosity at his boyfriend, who stood beside him. "The Hunter's Moon?" he asked, feeling no need to elaborate his question.

Alec just stupidly smiled at him, looking quite pleased with himself. "Yeah." was his short and simple reply.

So Magnus sighed and rolled his eyes, then elaborated, "why the Hunter's Moon?"

"Because it's where we had our first date." Alec explained.

"Alexander Gideon Lightwood, are you recycling on me?"

"No, I just thought that it might trigger some memories, plus, it could be nice to make new one's here." Alec told him as he wrapped an arm around his warlock.

"So it was a good first date?" Magnus inquired.

Alec hesitated for a moment, "It had its ups and downs." he finally said, assuming it was the most accurate way to describe it.

"That doesn't sound too promising."

"Would you rather go elsewhere?"

"No, this is good." Magnus said dismissively, with a shrug of his shoulder, "As long as you don't go kissing random blonde guys, I'm fine." he added mischiefly as he began to walk towards the bar, glancing suggestively over his shoulder.

Alec was now the one stuck frozen and dumbfounded to his spot. He rubbed the back of his neck, then shook his head with a small incredulous laugh.

"Touche." he finally managed and joined Magnus at a table in the far corner.

"So what would you like to eat?" Alec asked, as he scanned his own menu.

"I was thinking of getting the fish and chips." Magnus told him, his eyes remaining on his menu, "you?"

"Hmm… I was actually thinking of getting the seafood stir-fry." Alec said, looking at his warlock over the menu, watching as he hummed softly in response, then slowly, he furrowed his eyebrows and looked up at him, and Alec mustered up all his self control to not smile.

"Wait, but you… You hate seafood, don't you?" he asked, his head adorably cocking to the side. Then when Alec nodded, and let his pleased grin spread across his face, Magnus gasped in mock horror, placing his hand over his heart, "Alexander, did you just set me up?"

"So what if I did?" Alec shrugged, "It worked didn't it?"

"You…" Magnus began, shaking his head, his voice trailed off as he had no idea how to continue his sentence. But then he remembered the flowers and asked, "so do I get an explanation for a flower now?"

Alec smiled fondly at him and nodded, "Sure you do." He said, then pulled out his phone and showed him a picture of a purple, yellow and white flowers. Oh, he is good. He had come prepared and everything.

"These are Pansies, and they stand for thoughtfulness and remembrance." Alec explained, as Magnus watched him yet again in awe, "I thought it was fitting, and I was hoping it could symbolise our journey to recover your memories and create new and old ones, as well."

When Magnus shook himself out of his state of shock, which was apparently going to be a constant that evening, he managed to speak, "and this whole plan of yours, to get my memories back, and the game with the flowers, and actually putting the time in creating such a meaningful bouquet, is definitely thoughtful."

"I just feel like I've been doing everything wrong lately, and I wanted to change that." Alec told him truthfully, "I'm just glad to have the opportunity to make right by you."

"Well, I believe we both made some mistakes, and spoke some harsh words." Magnus reached out to place his hand over Alec's as he spoke, "and I'm also glad we have this opportunity, and I am definitely not going to waste it."

"Neither am I."

"How about I go get us a round of drinks before we eat?" Magnus suggested, and when Alec smiled and nodded in agreement, he stood, and after gifting Alec with a kiss on his lips, he made his way to the bar.

When Magnus returned, with a martini in one hand and Alec's drink in the other, behind his back, so Alec couldn't see, he received a raised eyebrow and a questioning look.

"Ready to tell me about flower number two?" Magnus said cheekily with a smirk, barely containing his excitement, then added thoughtfully, cocking his head to the side for a second, "well, three actually, if you count the iris."

"Someone seems overly confident." Alec stated, looking up at his boyfriend who was still standing in front of him.

In lieu of a reply, Magnus placed a burgundy glass on the table, it was filled with a clear liquid, and had a slice of lime on its rim.

"Gin and tonic?" Alec questioned as the edge of his lips slightly curved upwards on one side.

"Gin and tonic." Magnus nodded enthusiastically, watching Alec intently as he sat back down.

"Did you ask Maia?" Alec questioned skeptically, leaning forwards over the table with a suspicious stare.

Magnus looked offended as he placed his hand over his heart and gasped dramatically, "I did no such thing, I never cheat." he announced, "But if you would like, you can confirm that with her."

Alec eyed him for just one more short moment, then smiled and told him, "I believe you." looking impressed, he continued, "How did you know?"

"I just had a feeling." Magnus told him, then took a sip of his martini, "now flower!"

Alec chuckled and pulled out his phone yet again, this time he showed Magnus a picture of a flower with many pink petals that were white at the edges, "this flower is called Chrysanthemum, it signifies honesty." he explained, "which is fitting, because after everything we've been through, I just want us to be honest with each other. Because only with honesty can this really work."

"I love that." Magnus told him with a soft smile, leaning closer, "and I can honestly say that I really want this to work, too."

Alec smiled back at him and closed the small distance between their lips, capturing Magnus in a slow and languorous kiss.

Their food arrived and they engaged in a light and comfortable conversation, as they shared their food with each other.

When they were done with their food, and already on their third round of drinks, Alec was telling Magnus about the troubles Izzy and Jace would get him into, when they were younger, and they were both laughing at the absurdity of the situations they managed to get into.

"I don't think mum even knows it wasn't me," Alec spoke between laughter, his stomach already aching, "Not that I mind taking the blame for them."

When he managed to calm his laughter, Magnus found the words blurted out of him without thinking, "Oh, she knows."

Alec raised an eyebrow, a doubtful expression taking over his face, "how do you know?" he asked, leaning back in his seat and crossing his arms.

"She told me." Magnus insists, with mock-hurt in his tone for not being believed.

"What? When?" as Magnus still had a playful glint in his eyes, Alec suddenly watched him very seriously, waiting attentively for his response.

"A couple of weeks ago," Magnus began as if it were obvious, but then realisation dawned on him, and his voice slowed as he continued, "when I was helping her at her shop, she..." his voice trailed off.

"Magnus." Alec smiled at him and pulled him in for a chaste kiss, "this is incredible."

"Ooh, flower flower!" Magnus suddenly chanted excitedly, causing Alec to chuckle, even more impossibly in love, and pull him in for one more kiss.

"Okay," Alec pulled out his phone yet again, scrolled through his photo album until he found the picture he was searching for. He showed Magnus a photo of yellow flowers, "these are Daffodils, they represent new beginnings, and I chose them because, well, I guess it is pretty obvious."

"Because we are essentially at a new beginning." Magnus said, "starting over, fresh and new."

"Exactly." Alec agrees.

A little while later, Magnus pretended to go use the toilets, when he secretly ordered them a cheesecake for dessert, which earned him another flower, because he was completely going on a hunch that it was Alec's favorite dessert, he even knew to choose the berries topping over the chocolate one.

Alec's eyes shone in a way Magnus had not yet seen, or at least not that he could remember. His smile was youthful and excited as his eyes followed the waitress coming their way with the cake.

Magnus watched him with his own excitement, and a hint of pride, as the cake was placed in front of them.

"My favorite." Alec exclaimed, as if it were not yet obvious.

"I know." Magnus chuckled and fed him a bite.

"Mmm so good." Alec closed his eyes as the cheese melted into his taste buds, "how did you know?"

"I just saw it on the menu, and had a feeling." Magnus told him, taking a bite as well. "Looks like I'm on a roll tonight."

Alec silently agreed with a nod and a smile, "That was sneaky." he said, then took another bite on his own, "well played."

"Yeah yeah," Magnus waved him off impatiently, but not unkindly, "Flower please."

Alec chuckled, and after taking another generous bite, he reached out for his phone, showing Magnus a photo of purple and white flowers, "these are Lilacs, they symbolize love and passion -"

"- oooh, because we share a great amount of love and passion." Magnus cuts him off with a playful smile, "don't we?"

Alec smiles fondly and nodded, then leaned in to capture Magnus' lips, to prove just how much passion and love they have.

Their lips drag together ever so slowly, basking in the heat and softness of each other. Alec managed to scoot closer without breaking the kiss, then pulled Magnus up and out of his seat, and into Alec's lap.

Magnus wrapped his arms around Alec's neck, as the strong shadowhunter held him steady, his hands laying on his warlocks hips.

"How about a game of pool?" Magnus suggested when they pulled apart.

"Yeah."

"We've played before haven't we." Magnus said as they approached the pool table.

"Yes, of course." Alec replied as he chose a cue stick.

"I beat you didn't I?" Magnus asked with a mischievous smile on his face.

Alec snorted, "not all the time."

"Whatever, I think I deserve a flower." Magnus took the cue stick Alec offered him and smiled. "Thank you."

"Why? That was a complete guess." Alec said as he lined up the balls for the breaking shot.

"Oh, come on, that was a hunch and you know it."

Alec looked at him over his shoulder and rolled his eyes, "yeah, no… you could do better than that." he said, looking back at the table.

Magnus huffed, playing hurt, "how dare you?" he spoke in mock-shock, "that was nothing but genuine."

Alec was about to take the breaking shot when Magnus stood behind him and leaned close to his ear, "or perhaps I need to try another way?"

Alec smiled and straightened as he looked over his shoulder at Magnus again, "are you trying to hustle me?"

"Why?" Magnus asked innocently, grabbing Alec's arm and turning him, then stepped closer, so their faces were inches apart, "Is it working?' he gently rubbed their noses together, then placed a feather light kiss to the shadowhunters lips.

"Shit, you're good at this." Alec said breathlessly, "god, yes it is working."

Magnus smiled triumphantly and made grabby hands at Alec, "floweeeer."

Alec shook his head and made a sound between a laugh and a grown, "You're gonna be the death of me." he said, placing his hands on either side of Magnus' head, then pulled him in for a long hard kiss.

When they pulled apart, Alec yet again reached for his phone and pulled up a picture of yet another set of purple flowers, with hints of white, "these are Purple-Hyacinth which basically ask for forgiveness." Alec told him, "and I think we both know I have a lot to be forgiven for."

Magnus looked down at the flowers then back up at his boyfriend, "oh, rest assured that you are totally forgiven." he said, pulling Alec close, pressing a teasing kiss to the corner of his lips.

After that, they play three matches of pool, of which Magnus won two out of three, and insisted on getting another flower, because he had said to begin with that he was better, but Alec did not agree. Yet, Magnus had proved him wrong.

And Magnus was just so adorable, that Alec found himself automatically doing what his boyfriend requested, his limbs working on their own accord to show Magnus a picture of another flower, after muttering under his breath, "shit, I just can't say no to you.".

"Those are Violet's." Magnus recognised on his own, after seeing the flowers.

"Yes," Alec confirmed with a smile, "they express loyalty, devotion and faithfulness."

And naturally the only response to that is yet another kiss, because… well, no words.

"So how many do I still have left?" Magnus asked once words returned to him.

"Just two more." Alec said with regret.

"Shame, this is fun."

They both walked back to Magnus apartment hand in hand, enjoying the silence of the night. Every so often, they exchanged light hearted comments and thoughts that popped up.

"I had a wonderful time." Magnus said as they stopped outside his building. "Thank you."

"No need to thank me." Alec said, leaning close and wrapping his arms around Magnus' hips, "I had a great time too."

"Are you coming up with me?"

"I'm not sure if that is a great idea." Alec rplied, although there was nothing he wanted more in that moment then to go up with Magnus.

"Trying to be a gentleman? Or perhaps playing hard to get?" Magnus asked, and before Alec could respond, he continued, "either way, I believe that ship has sailed long ago, seeing as we spent the whole week together, and this is our fourth date, so that rule applies only for less than three dates."

Alec laughed and leaned in even more, "god, I love you so much."

"I love you too." Magnus said right before Alec brushed their lips together, then when they pulled apart, both dazed, he added in a whisper against his ear, "and I want to thank you for tonight by fucking you stupid."

Alec almost choked at that, and when he regained himself, he grabbed Magnus' hand and pulled him through the building entrance.

In Alec's mind, there was nothing more delightful than to walk into his office after a long and excruciating morning, to find the most beautiful man in the world (completely objective and unbiased of course) sitting in his desk chair.

Alec almost sighed in relief when he saw Magnus, he closed the door to his office and left behind it the chaos and the burden that had been nagging him since early morning.

"Aren't you a sight for sore eyes?" Alec closed the gap between them as he spoke, and leaned down to peck his boyfriend lips.

"I brought lunch." Magnus announced proudly, with the most adorable smile, which of course earned him another kiss. The warlock smiled against Alec's lips, "someone is a bit eager."

"I've had the worst morning," Alec straightened up and rubbed his eyes, then looked back at Magnus with an adoring gaze, "and I missed you."

"You just saw me this morning." Magnus pointed out, pulling Alec closer by his belt loops.

Alec leaned closer, so their lips almost brushed as he spoke, "So? I still missed you?" He whispered as if it were an important secret, "I missed you the moment I walked out the door."

Magnus' hands gripped at Alec's hips, as Alec cupped his face, caressing his cheek. "You are so corny." The warlock whispered back.

"I prefer sentimental." Alec smiled at him, "besides, you love it."

Magnus' hand slid up Alec's stomach and chest, then fisted the fabric of his shirt, "Yes, I most certainly do." he agreed, before pulling Alec into a heated kiss.

"Best lunch ever." Alec spoke in between kisses.

Magnus chuckled before gently trying to push his shadowhunter back, but Alec refused to part their lips, tightening his grip on the back of Magnus' neck, which caused Magnus to laugh again, but he didn't try to pull away again until their burning lungs begged them to.

"I've always enjoyed having deseret first." Alec spoke as they both tried to catch their breath.

"Yes, you are so very sentimental." Magnus laughed and pushed him away again, this time Alec didn't resist, just pouted. "Don't look at me like that, you need to eat something."

"Fine." Alec conceded, then moved to take a seat on the other side of the desk, allowing Magnus to remain in his chair.

The warlock straightened his back and lay his arms on the arm resets, "I feel so powerful in this chair." He announced, making his best impression of Alec's serious shadowhunter-mode face.

"You are the most powerful warlock in New York, and yet, my chair makes you feel powerful?" Alec asked with a raised eyebrow.

"What can I say, it's like sitting on your throne," Magnus shrugged with a proud smile, "Where all the important decisions are made, and all the action happens."

"I would hardly call it action, that usually happens on the streets," Alec counteracted, taking his burger out of the paper bag Magnus handed him, "this is more like the place where all the boring paperwork happens."

"Well, feels important and powerful to me nonetheless." Magnus told him, taking out his own burger.

Alec rolled his eyes and took a bite out of his burger, then closed his eyes and moaned in appreciation as he chewed. Magnus watched him with an amused gaze as he bit into his own burger, "You approve?" he asked after swallowing the food in his mouth.

"You know I do, bacon burger from the east village is my favorite." Alec said without thinking, then froze, his mind panicking at his choice of words, "well, I presume you don't know, but it was a good guess." shut up Alec, you're making it worse.

But Magnus just watched him in amusement, and complete adoration.

"Sorry, that came out wrong, I didn't mean - I… you…" Alec continued to stammer, unable to stop himself, he then looked up at Magnus with helpless eyes, but as his eyes landed on his warlock, a frown appeared on his face.

Magnus was pushing his fist against his mouth, trying not to laugh.

"Magnus!" Alec exclaimed in annoyance upon realising that Magnus had just let him go on and mumble like a babbling idiot for his own entertainment.

"I am sorry, you were just so adorable." Magnus defended himself.

"I am not adorable." Alec retorted with a serious face, pointing his finger at Magnus who by then was already laughing openly.

Magnus took deep breaths and tried to compose himself, as Alec continued to eat, still frowning, it didn't help Magnus to calm his laughter.

"Sorry, my big, strong and badass shadowhunter." Magnus finally managed in between choked laughs.

"Yeah, you know what, I think I prefer the old Magnus after all." Alec retaliated with a triumphant smirk. It was a nice feeling, to finally have the air between them easy again, to be able to tease without fear of saying the wrong thing, or being taken the wrong way.

"Alec!" Magnus exclaimed, wide eyed, but not offended.

"Too soon?"

"I don't know, you can let me know yourself tonight when you sleep on the couch." Magnus spoke innocently, as he took another bite.

"Yeah, that probably wouldn't last." Alec decided confidently, after swallowing his mouthful, "You would definitely break first."

"Perhaps the old Magnus would have broken first, not me." Magnus countered, with one raised eyebrow and a cheeky grin.

"Oh, the old Magnus wouldn't have let me sleep on the couch."

"Touche." Magnus conceded, completely impressed, then remembered, "Oooh flower!"

Alec laughed and pulled out his phone, showing Magnus a photo of a beautiful set of small purple flowers, with white surrounding the center, "these are Heliotrope which represent -" Alec begins, but is cut off by Magnus.

"Eternal love." Magnus said in wonderment, looking just as dazed as Alec felt.

Just then, with his famous perfect timing, Jace walked into the office without knocking, "Please Jace, come on in." Alec told him, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Yeah, thanks." Jace spoke, completely oblivious, "everyone is re -" but he cut himself short when he saw where Magnus was sitting, he huffed incredulously, pointed a finger and opened his mouth in disbelief, as his head snapped between them.

"I can't believe this," Jace heaved out, "How come he gets to sit in your chair?"

Alec was about respond after rolling his eyes dramatically, but Magnus beat him to it, "Well, it is probably because of what I did to him last night in bed." he said with mischief in his voice and eyes.

Both shadowhunters nearly choked at his words.

"Magnus!" Alec snapped, not unkindly, piercing his eyes into him.

Magnus smiled back innocently, then said, "well it is the truth.".

Jace clutched at his head and let out a small yelp, "Shit I did not need to know that!" he exclaimed dramatically, "I don't want that mental image in my head."

Magnus just chuckled and continued to eat his burger.

"What did you need Jace?" Alec asked, trying to move past the awkwardness.

"Oh, yeah, everyone is ready for you at the briefing room, whenever you're ready for the briefing." Jace told him.

Alec looked down sadly at his burger, "I will be back for you." he whispered fondly, then looked up at Magnus, "Do you want to come with or wait here?"

"I'll come with, I like seeing you in your shadowhunter-mode." Magnus spoke with suggestive eyes, which Alec did his best not to melt under right before he needed to stand in front of the entire institute.

Magnus watched as Alec stood tall, full of charisma and confidence, the perfect epitome of a strong and influential leader. He had lost track of what the head of the institute was saying very soon after he began to speak to his shadowhunters, that watched him in admiration, hanging on every one of his words.

The warlock was sure that he must have seen his shadowhunter like this before, but seeing as he could not remember, it was as if it was the first time, at least as far as he was concerned.

And he absolutely loved it. He could not take his eyes off of him, and he loved the mix of feelings that were boiling and stirring inside him as he did so.

God, he was so lucky.

When Alec was done speaking and dismissed his shadowhunters, he turned to Magnus and almost immediately his whole demeanor changed, softened. He looked at Magnus with a gaze filled with love and affection, that was reserved only for him.

They walked silently back to Alec's office, and the whole way Magnus couldn't get those images out of his head, of his shadowhunter in his serious leader role.

Oh, how it did things to him.

Alec walked in first and went straight to the couch, completely unaware of the storm that was about to erupt out of Magnus, who walked in slower and watched him, his gaze filled with desire.

"What is it?" Alec asked once he noticed the look he was receiving.

Magnus lips spread into a small mischievous smirk, then he with a snap of his finger he closed and locked the door. Then he marched quickly towards his shadowhunter and straddled his lap, grabbing his face and locking their lips in a deep and heated kiss.

Alec was caught off guard for a short moment, but recovered quickly, and his hands flew to his warlocks hips, pulling him even closer.

"I loved seeing you so authoritative." Magnus' voice was deep and husky when he spoke in between kisses, "you're so sexy in your shadowhunter-mode."

Alec just laughed, humbled, then in response, tilted his head and deepened the kiss, using his tongue to explore and dance with Magnus' tongue.

Magnus suddenly pulled away, earning a pout and a protesting moan. But then his latched his lips onto Alec's neck and trailed down towards his collarbone and chest with opened-mouth wet kisses, and Alec was definitely on board with that.

After opening up a couple of buttons on Alecs shirt, Magnus pulled it aside and kissed along his shoulder as well. Then he got up off his lap, and settled on his knees, on the floor in between Alecs legs.

Magnus made quick work on opening up the button and zipper on Alecs jeans, and as soon as they were opened, the shadowhunter helpfully lifted his hips. Magnus impatiently pulled down his jeans and boxers in one go.

Alecs cock sprung free and hard and Magnus expertly went to work.

Magnus was always good at that, Alec remembered that he enjoyed his blowjobs from the start of their relationship. But as their relationship progressed, Magnus had managed to learn him and what he likes, and his blowjobs had become personalized and custom made especially for Alec.

And that day, that blowjob, was no different. Alec had received one of those carefully and efficiently customized, especially for him, Magnus blowjobs.

"Are you with me?" Magnus asked with a chuckle, a few minutes after he was done, when Alec was still coming down from his high.

"I need another minute." Alec said breathlessly.

"Take your time, darling."

""That was… incredible." Alec looked at Magnus, his blood finally flowing upwards, "I missed those blowjobs so much."

"You must be exaggerating."

Then Alec explained to him why he most definitely was not exaggerating.

And of course that lead Magnus to pull out Alec's phone eagerly, and hand it to him in excitement, "My final flower!" he announced.

Alec allowed himself to pull up his boxers and jeans first, before showing Magnus a picture of beautiful purple-blue flowers, with white and yellow in their center.

Magnus smirked and gave Alec a knowing look, before his shadowhunter even uttered the words, "forget-me-not's."

Then they both burst out laughing.