Pulling into Daycare Alec could see Magnus' car was parked outside. He rushed in with Max, hoping to be able to chat with Magnus for a bit before he had to leave for work. In his rush he nearly walked into the man himself as he walked through the door. "Oh, gosh sorry" Magnus started and retreated slowly before he looked up to see who he had walked into. Upon realising that it was Alec, he stopped his retreat and instead put his hand on Alec's bicep again with a light squeeze. "Hey Alec, how are you? And you little man Max?" He added on the end whilst looking fondly down at Max and dropping his hand to his side.

Max just smiled at Magnus and Alec did the same until Magnus looked up again at him. "Will you be at work all day today?" Magnus asked. Alec nodded his head so Magnus continued "Cool, I was planning to come in over lunch again today. What time is your break usually?" Alec's face flushed at that, realising that Magnus might want to have coffee with him again, and relived the last time. "Well if I start at 8.30, I usually have break about 12.30" Alec answered. "Great, it's a date. Anyway I must get to work, I'm meant to start at 8, so I'm running a bit late!" Magnus called as he scurried off round Alec.

That took a while to sink in for Alec as he walked Max into the classroom. A date? Is that what Magnus just referred to it as? Alec decided to just put it to the back of his mind for now, he had to get Max settled into Daycare and then get to work himself.

It was after the second time that morning that Alec had let the filter coffee overflow from the cup that Clary took it from him, put the lid on then gave it to the customer and asked Alec what was going on with him and why he was so spaced out today. "Uhm, well I think I have a lunch date with Magnus." Clary squealed out a high pitched noise and pulled him off to the side. "Tell me EVERYTHING" she demanded. He told her about the playdate over the weekend and Magnus' touchy feeliness and how he had basically told him this morning he was coming in for coffee again and it was a date. "He is SO into you" Clary screeched whilst trying not to shout so the customers wouldn't hear her. "He's probably not, maybe he's just that sort of guy. Some men are just naturally charming, and being touchy feely and flirty comes with that. And they use the word 'date' very loosely". Alec reasoned. "Look Alec, maybe you're right, but you owe it to yourself to see where this goes. If he's referring to it as a date then maybe he wants it to be just that." Clary challenged.

Zach came out of the staffroom right next to them and gave them a scrutinising look as if seeing if there was any reason why they weren't serving customers or wiping tables down. Clary immediately made herself look busy and Alec strode off over to a table and started rearranging sugar packets into colour order and that was the end of that conversation. He was thankful for that, he didn't really want Clary examining his love life.

Alec hadn't so far felt like he had watched the clock at work, usually enjoying his job, but found himself glancing up every few seconds once it neared 12.30. He tried to busy himself but couldn't concentrate on anything. 12.30 came and went and the closer it got to 12.40, the more disappointed Alec felt. Maybe Magnus had a better offer for lunch, or maybe he just forgot he'd said to Alec that he would meet him. As it neared 12.45 Alec decided that he had better just take his break anyway, otherwise he wouldn't be able to take one soon as it would overlap with Clary's. He took his apron off over his head, struggling to get it over the collar of his shirt and eventually just tugging it off roughly. He scrunched it into his hands, taking his disappointment out on it.

"What did that apron ever do to you?" Alec recognised that smooth voice and looked up with a grin on his face. "Ha, uhm, nothing.." he responded quietly. "Sorry I'm late, my meeting ran over. Are you still okay to have a quick lunch?" Magnus almost pleaded. "No worries, I can definitely still do lunch" Alec replied quickly. "It's quite a nice day today, I thought maybe we could get a sandwich and coffee to go and take a walk round the park just down the street, if you can get out for that long". Magnus agreed, ordered a coffee and sandwich to go then said "Ready to go Blue Eyes?" Alec just smiled at Magnus and led him out of the small coffee shop and into the bright, sunny day that awaited.

They walked along the street in a comfortable silence until they came to a crossing and Alec looked at Magnus to see he had his eyes closed and was basking in the sunlight. "It's nice to have a sunny day isn't it, even if it is getting colder now" Alec murmured whilst watching Magnus' eyes open and look over to him. "Yea, I love the sun. Anyway how was your morning gorgeous?" That nickname was new Alec thought. It was one of opinion, unlike Blue Eyes which was one of fact. As they entered the park he answered Magnus "It was okay, I managed to spill some more coffee again. I don't know how my boss hasn't fired me already" ending with a small chuckle. "Maybe he just wants some eye candy to look at" Magnus suggested, laughing to himself. Alec wondered if Magnus had witnessed the first time Alec met Zach, as that did seem to be the only reason he got the job.

The sun was strong today, and after a while Magnus took his coat off, slung it over his arm and continued to stroll along beside Alec. Alec noticed the shirt Magnus was wearing which was a deep purple. In a moment of boldness Alec decided to pay Magnus a compliment too, given he had already dished out a couple for Alec; "Your, uhm, shirt is really nice..it, uhm, makes your eyes look really vibrant." Alec internally squirmed at that, he sounded so stupid!

"Aww, thanks Blue Eyes, no one's ever said that before". They continued their stroll through the park as they sipped at their still warm coffees. "So do you think you could come over one evening this week and take a look at Max's cot?" Alec asked hopefully. "Sure, I'll see if my mum can look after Finn one evening". "Oh, you don't have to do that, you can just pop over after Daycare pick up and take a quick look" Alec urged.

"Ah, I've got a project to finish at work by the end of this week so I'm going to be working late a few nights, so I might not be able to do that early." Magnus explained. "Oh, well we can postpone until next week if that's easier" Alec suggested. "Don't be silly, my mum will be happy to look after Finn for a night, she doesn't mind and she doesn't get to see him nearly as much now he's in Daycare." Alec reluctantly agreed, he really didn't want to put Magnus out, but the thought of having him over once Max was asleep and Izzy was probably out with one of her friends or latest love interest did appeal to him. Perhaps he'd even get a bottle of wine in.

It was getting close to 1.30 now and Alec's break would end shortly, so he and Magnus walked back in the direction of The Coffee House. Magnus dropped Alec off and before Alec could realise what was happening leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on his cheek, then whispered "Later Blue Eyes" and sauntered off down the street. Alec's hand was still lingering on his cheek as he wandered back over to the counter. Clary just looked at him with a grin and said "Now tell me that wasn't a date" and tossed Alec's apron at him as she left for her break.

Later that evening after Alec had put Max down, he was in bed just watching a new series on Netflix when his phone buzzed. A small smile appeared on his face as he saw the name on the message.

Hey Gorgeous, I really enjoyed our walk today. When is good for me to come over this week? x

Alec sighed and brought the duvet up to his chest at the pet name of Gorgeous again, then chastised himself for being like a love sick teenage girl.

I don't really mind, I'm going to an art class with Clary on Thursday but any other day is good x

How about Wednesday? I might have to work really late on Friday if I haven't finished this project and I don't want to have to bail on you at the last minute x

Wednesday is perfect. Maybe I'll even try and reciprocate with the home cooked food x

Sounds wonderful Blue Eyes, I'll come over around 8. Goodnight x

Goodnight :) x

Alec struggled to get to sleep that night, playing his lunch date with Magnus over and over in his head, analysing everything that Magnus said and did. He really was like a love sick teenager.

Wednesday evening came around really quickly. Alec hadn't seen Magnus since Monday, although he had seen a dark haired woman helping Finn into a car yesterday at Daycare pick up time and assumed that was Magnus' mum. He hadn't introduced himself because he was a little late to pick Max up and didn't want him to worry. Alec figured that Magnus really was working past Daycare pick up time to finish this project at work. He resolved to make sure that Magnus managed to relax when he came over that evening.

It turned out that Izzy did indeed have plans with her friends from school that evening but she offered to put Max down before she went. Alec reminded her that he needed to sleep in Alec's bed so he could take a look at his cot. After Izzy left, Alec checked the lasagne he had already placed in the oven a few minutes earlier, before he went to take a quick shower. Whilst showering Alec thought to himself what he actually wanted to come of his evening with Magnus. He wasn't really sure what he wanted. He was at least believing now that maybe Magnus was into him, after the kiss he had received on the cheek earlier in the week.

He jumped out of the shower, quickly chucking the clothes on that Izzy had seemingly hung up for him when she had put Max down. Once again, some slim fitting dark jeans and a white linen shirt that showed off Alec's well built chest. A couple of minutes later the doorbell rang and Alec bounded down the stairs to answer the door. He let Magnus in, offering to take his coat and asked him how his project was going. They made small talk whilst Alec grated some cheese and put it on top of the lasagne to melt.

"Do you want a drink? I have a beer, or we can open a bottle of wine?" Alec opened the fridge, ready to take out whatever Magnus wanted. "I could have a glass of wine I suppose" Magnus said. Alec poured two glasses of wine, handing one to Magnus before taking a couple of glugs of his own. Liquid courage n all.

The small talk continued, with Magnus explaining to Alec what his project at work was for, until the oven timer sounded and Alec put the oven mitts on and retrieved the lasagne. "That smells amazing Blue Eyes, I'm absolutely starving too. This project means I'm having to skip lunch half the time." Alec put the lasagne down on the table and offered Magnus more wine even though his glass was still nearly full. He accepted but said that would have to be all as he was driving. Alec topped his own glass up, after seeing it was virtually empty. He sat down next to Magnus at the table and served some lasagne for Magnus and then himself.

After dinner, and another glass of wine later, Alec stumbled slightly over to the sofa, grabbing Magnus' hand along the way. He sat down in the middle of the sofa and pulled Magnus down with him, nearly landing on Alec's lap. The conversation flowed freely and Alec was definitely feeling the effects of the wine now, given that he was on his third glass. Another hour passed and then Magnus reminded Alec the purpose of his visit, that he needed to look at Max's cot.

The men got up and went upstairs, Alec somewhat unsteadily, and into Max's room. Magnus looked at the cot and asked Alec for a screwdriver. It didn't take long for Alec to find one and he returned to Max's room and passed it to Magnus. Magnus seemed to know what he was doing so Alec sat down with his back against the wall of Max's room just watching Magnus at work. There was something about a man who knew what he was doing with a screwdriver.

Within twenty minutes Alec was slouched down along the floor on his side, elbow bent and head resting on his hand still watching Magnus. Magnus had just about finished assembling the bed when Alec let out a slightly slurred "You have a great ass" causing Magnus to turn round to gawk down at Alec. Alec's liquid induced courage didn't end there. He seized Magnus' hand and pulled him down to the floor with him. Magnus fell slightly on top of him and Alec put both arms around Magnus' waist to try to steady him.

Magnus stared down at Alec and cleared his throat lightly, but didn't move an inch, he knew Alec was a little tipsy and wanted to give him chance to back out of what he was doing. Alec's right arm slipped from around Magnus' waist, as his elbow fell down to the floor, instead his hand latching onto Magnus' hip. He looked up at Magnus, their eyes met and Alec felt Magnus' hot breath against his mouth. Alec swallowed deeply, blinked a couple of times and then surged his head forward for his lips to meet Magnus'.

It didn't take long for Magnus to respond. Their lips moved softly together, as Alec's hand subconsciously rubbed small circles into Magnus' hip. Magnus shifted slightly so he could put all his weight onto one arm without leaning fully on Alec and brought one hand up to rest against Alec's neck rubbing his thumb along Alec's jawline. The kiss heated up as Magnus started to kiss Alec more urgently. He moved his hand fully behind Alec's neck and tangled his hand in the bottom of Alec's hair. With this Alec reached his hand under the hem of Magnus' top and continued with his small circles. Magnus' mouth opened with a soft gasp as Alec touched his skin and Magnus tugged lightly on Alec's hair in response. Alec almost growled and pushed his tongue hungrily into Magnus' willing mouth. When their tongues met the kiss really caught fire. Alec stopped his soft circles and gripped Magnus' hip more strongly and in turn Magnus rolled his hips down into Alec's upper thigh.

Magnus' arousal was pretty evident by this point and it didn't go unnoticed to Alec who rolled them over so he was on top and ground his own erection into Magnus' crotch. Their tongues battled for control until they needed air and Magnus moved to kiss down Alec's jaw and neck, whilst running his hand up Alec's velvet soft back under his shirt. Magnus continued his path down Alec's neck until his shirt collar was in the way.

His hands came away from Alec's back and reached round the front to the first button of Alec's shirt, undoing the top two, but struggling to get any further until Alec sat up, now straddling Magnus. He followed him, using his core to keep him up and continued unbuttoning until the last one was undone then moved to pulled away one side of Alec's shirt and started sucking on Alec's collarbone wanting to leave a mark. Alec let out a low moan which only spurred Magnus on more. He moved his hand slowly down Alec's abs to his belt buckle and started to undo it, when suddenly Alec pushed Magnus away from him, launched himself up to standing then ran to his room and closed the door.

In the commotion Magnus had ended up flat on his back on the floor, and upon realising what he had done, ran his hands through his hair shakily. He knew Alec was still quite young, and his parents had only just died for god's sake, he shouldn't be pressuring him into anything right now.

After a couple of minutes he pushed himself off the floor and padded softly over to the door to Alec's room. "Alec, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take it that far." he called through the door. After he didn't hear any response he tried again. "Alec, please, I really am sorry, can you let me in so we can talk?"

He waited again, listening out for any sounds of movement behind the door. When he still didn't hear anything he turned round and slid down the door until he was sitting on the carpet of the hallway. "Please Blue Eyes." he called once again.

Still nothing. He tried again, pleading a few more times but after sitting there for fifteen minutes he didn't think he was going to get anywhere as Alec clearly didn't want to talk to him. He got up and walked slowly down the stairs hoping to hear signs of Alec opening his door as he realised Magnus was leaving but nothing came. He grabbed his coat from the rack, took one last look up the stairs and then let himself out, with a sad sigh falling from his lips.