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Alec's fingers were furiously working on the computer but he couldn't stop his eyes from flickering towards the gorgeous man. What was happening to him? He had been attracted to few men before but this...this felt so right. Like he was meant to stare at the man. Like it was officially ordered by the universe and no one dared to object.

Alec's eyes shot up again from his computer to look at the man and yup...even more attractive. Was the man glowing or his eyes were hallucinating. You are so screwed Alec Lightwood, thought the owner. Suddenly he was distracted from his sight seeing by whispers and laughs around his shop

At first Alec thought they were laughing at some funny scene on the TV screen that he fixed on the wall for the entertainment of his customers. But that was not the case. They were laughing at 'his' man..

Alec froze at his own words. He hasn't even met the guy, just took a couple of glances (more than couple of glances) so when did he become his? His eyes followed the pointed fingers and only now he noticed the man's shirt was torn under his left arm. A large part of his fair skin was showing and he did not like the way other people were making fun of him. An idea crossed his mind. Alec turned around to see Jace making an espresso. He tapped on his shoulder and started signing "Table no 12. The man's shirt is torn. People are laughing"

Jace looked up to see what his brother was talking and he couldn't hold back his own laughter. Alec lightly gave a hit on his arm and signed "Don't laugh. Take my sweater and give it to him" he bend down to take out his black sweater from the last drawer

Jace made a face "You don't have to give your sweater. We could tell him to leave" Alec shook his head vigorously, hands working faster than ever "He's our new customer. We shouldn't let him leave unsatisfied"

"But Alec.."

Alec glared at his younger brother and signed "Go!" Jace rolled his eyes and took the sweater from Alec's hand. He then walked towards Magnus and held his hand out. Magnus looked shocked and then confused "What is this?"

Jace bend down a little and whispered in Magnus's ears "Your shirt is torn from the left side. People are laughing at you. Owner of this coffee shop is offering his sweater"

Magnus turned a deep shade of red in embarrassment. He lifted his arm and saw a huge part of his skin was showing. Ragnor and Catarina just stared at his friend, unable to say anything. Magnus took the sweater from Jace's hand "Thank you. I can leave... "

Jace waved his hand off "Nah! My brother says you can have your order. It's no big deal" he looked at the teenagers who were still giggling "Hey! Knock it off okay. It happens!"

Magnus was glad the laughing had stopped. He put on Alec's sweater which felt warm and soft to his skin and looked at Jace again "Thank you. Where is your owner?" Jace pointed his finger at his brother

Magnus's eyes fell on the young man and he forgot to breathe. He was beautiful. He had to admit of all the men he had ever been with, this guy gets 10/10. His face had flawless skin with sharp jaw and angular cheekbones. The more he stared, the more he got attracted towards him and then his itching in the arm doubled. Magnus's hand unconsciously went to his arm "Can...Can I talk to him. I want to say thanks"

"Sure" said Jace and at the same moment Izzy placed the drinks on the table "Enjoy" she smiled and walked away with Jace. Magnus smiled at Alec who waved awkwardly and got back to work. Ragnor nudged Magnus "How did your shirt get torn?"

"Did you've a fight?" asked Cat and Magnus held his hand on his heart "What? You very well know I hate violence and for this..?" he pointed under his arm "I think it must've torn when I was arranging the books in top shelf. I swear I didn't know about it"

"Well you should thank that guy who saved you from any more embarrassment" Ragnor said looking at Alec. Magnus leaned forward to whisper "I think he's the one"

"Here we go again" Ragnor sighed and took a sip from his coffee. Magnus glared at his friend but felt Cat squeeze his hand "Go talk to him Magnus. You'll know if it's him"

Magnus quickly gulped down his hot chocolate ignoring the burn that he felt on his tongue and throat. He so badly wanted to talk to the guy "Wish me luck" Ragnor showed thumps up and Cat giggled "Go get him"

Alec went busy with his work after he waved his hand to the man. The smile he received was already inked on his heart and was now printing photocopies to the other parts of his body. He was now writing a list of things he needed for his kitchen when a voice reached his ears

"Excuse me" Magnus called out and Alec's heart was racing in his chest. He looked up and...Okay the man just raised the price of my sweater by looking so dashing. The man smiled "Hi. I wanted to thank you for lending me your sweater" Alec nodded with a smile on his face. Magnus held his hand out "I'm Magnus Bane by the way"

Alec shook hands with Magnus and both felt a jolt of electricity pass through them "Ah...I don't usually wear torn shirts but I work in a book store and I was arranging books in top shelf...well rest is history"

Alec laughed lightly and pulled his hand back "Very delicious beverages are served here. I'm Magnus" Magnus again introduced himself and Alec again responded with a smile.

Magnus narrowed his eyes and wondered why wasn't he talking so he tried one last time "I'm Magnus" Alec now realised that Magnus was waiting for him to say his name. He looked for Jace or Izzy but they both were busy with the customers. Alec then pulled out his phone and started typing. He handed his phone with a shy smile

Magnus's eyes fell on the screen that read " Hi I'm Alexander but you can call me Alec"

Magnus looked up from the screen in confusion so Alec started signing "I can't speak" when he saw the older man stood with raised eyebrows, Alec asked for his phone back. He typed the next message "Sorry I can't speak"

The shock that settled in Magnus's body was unexplainable. How his happy bubble got bursted within few seconds he didn't know but he surely felt devastated. He was waiting for the guy to say his name and complete his soulmate mark but what should he do now "Oh I am so sorry. I didn't know"

Alec typed his next message "It's okay. Happens a lot to me. Sorry on behalf of my customers. They shouldn't have laughed at you"

Magnus looked at the message "Don't apologise. Happens a lot to me too" when Alec gaped at him, the older man smiled "I'm just kidding. I had a great time. Thank you" he waved a goodbye and walked back to his friends "I'm gonna take off guys"

"Why? What happened?" Ragnor asked his friend "Did you talk to him?" Magnus nodded "Look I'm not in a good mood right now. I'll talk to you later. Bye" he didn't wait for their answer and left the coffee shop.

Why was the fate so cruel to him, thought Magnus. He was so sure that he would meet his soulmate and he was double sure that cute boy had to be his partner for life but all his thoughts went downhill. Magnus laughed bitterly "How in the world will your mark be complete when he can't even speak. Great choice Magnus Bane...great choice" he sighed kicking the ground in frustration "Damn he was so cute. What was his name? Al..Alec..Alexander"

Alexander...

Alec caught the edge of the counter, a small gasp escaping from him. His arm burnt where his soulmate mark rested. Alec clutched his arm tightly and took deep breaths. What the hell was that. Why was he feeling this... this.. pleasant pain. A warm feeling rushed through his body. He slowly rubbed his hand over his mark. Was it possible that he got his mark back? Alec quickly pulled his sleeve up and saw nothing but his pink scarred skin. Feeling utterly disappointed the young man got back to his work, hiding his wet eyes. Who was he kidding? Himself? There is no one meant for him.

What Alec didn't know that his soulmate mark had actually been completed when Magnus called his name for first time.

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