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Magnus laid wide awake on his bed. His fingers roamed lightly over the black sweater that he was still wearing. He couldn't get Alec's face out of his mind. That innocent smile..that sweet face...that perfect curves on his body and he already proved his good at heart nature by lending him a sweater.

Magnus was a little mad at the world's creater. He was okay with the waiting part but what about the Alec's soulmate. The young man was mute so how in the world will he say his partner's name. Was his soulmate mute like him? His heart ached for the coffee shop owner. He wanted to meet Alec and get to know him. Something was pulling him towards the young man that Magnus no longer could ignore

Magnus threw his covers and got off the bed. So what if Alec was not his soulmate. He could still be friends with him "I'm done waiting for you my better half. Now you come and find me. Until then I'll enjoy my life and make new friends" he said out loud even though he knew his soulmate wasn't even listening

Magnus's eyes fell on his laptop at the side table and an idea crossed his mind. He quickly pulled the device on his lap and Googled how to learn sign language "Whoa...this stuff is hard" he tried to copy basic signs with his fingers and hand. And that was how Magnus spend his whole night infront of the screen, learning step by step

NEXT MORNING

Alec was counting the cash when the front door jingled. He lifted his head up with a smile and it only broadened when he saw Magnus step into his coffee shop. He saw the man walk straight towards him giving him goosebumps on his skin "Hi" said Magnus in his cheerful voice. Alec smiled and waved a hi. Magnus held out a bag infront of Alec "I've dry cleaned your sweater. Again thank you so much for your help" The young man took the bag and typed in his mobile "You didn't have to dry clean it. And you're welcome"

Magnus's smile reached his ears "Actually I wanted to ask you if...ah if you would like to go out for dinner tonight" Alec's eyes couldn't get any bigger. Did the insanely gorgeous guy ask him out

"Don't get me wrong Alexander. I just want to be friends with you. I know you've a wonderful heart and it would be great if we could hang out" Magnus made it clear and nearly missed the hurt look on Alec's face. The owner typed out a message " You want to be friends with someone who can't talk?" Magnus gave back Alec's phone to him "Watch me Alexander" he placed his fists together, thumps up and rolled his hands backwards, fingers slightly curved and then pointed it to Alec. He was asking Alec 'How are you' in sign language "See? I stayed up all night and learnt this for you"

Alec watched with amused expression and took Magnus's hand in his. He repeated the action but this time he rolled the hands infront so palms were facing up. He then typed "emYou did good just the hands goes infront not back"/em Magnus smiled sheepishly "I'll improve. So what do you say. Dinner?"

Alec nodded and typed "Sure. Tonight at eight?" Magnus confirmed "Tonight at eight" he then walked out of the coffee shop waving a goodbye. Alec's eyes never left the front door where he could still see Magnus standing. Not believing his luck that his new found crush just asked him out on dinner. He didn't care if Magnus doesn't want to be more than friends. Alec had already accepted his fate. Maybe this could turn out to be great friendship. He was still in his thoughts when few coughs were heard from behind. He turned around to see Jace and Izzy were grinning at him "He's cute" commented Izzy

Alec signed "Don't get your hopes up. He just want to be friends" Jace scoffed placing two cups of cappuccino "All great love stories start with friendship" he winked at his brother and walked away to serve. Izzy hugged Alec from his side "Just remember one thing okay. We're always here for you" her brother kissed her head and signed "I love you guys too"

EVENING

"It's a good place. I've never been here before" Alec showed his phone to Magnus who had a satisfied grin on his face "I'm glad you like it Alexander"

Alec stared at Magnus. No one ever called him by his full name. He always thought it sounded weird. Now he liked it...infact he loved his name. He loved the sound of it when Magnus says it so elegantly. Alec typed his next message "Why do you call me by my full name?"

Magnus hunmed playfully "It suits you. Alec is nice but Alexander sounds magical" Alec chuckled at his words "So tell me about yourself? What do your parents do and how many siblings?" he passed the phone to Magnus whose face fell reading his message. Alec tensed for a moment. Was it too soon to ask about his family and personal life? He didn't like seeing Magnus's face without a smile. That smile should never leave his face. Feeling guilty Alec's fingers worked faster on his phone keyboards "Sorry. You don't have to answer. I was just starting a conversation"

Magnus's eyes shifted to his side and became glazed with glassy layer of tears. He blinked and forced a smile "I'm an orphan. I don't know who my parents are. I was brought up in a orphanage where I realised even though I'm surrounded by people, I'll always be alone" Alec's heart sank on hearing Magnus's words. He very well knew what it was like to loose a parent but not having them at all? That was one hole no one can fill. He quickly typed a message "I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have asked"

"It's alright Alexander. I'm fine. I do have two best friends who are like a family to me and the hunt is still on" Magnus pulled up his sleeve to show his soulmate mark. Alec was in awe. The black inked and curved writing on Magnus's arm was beautiful. It matched perfectly on his fair skin. His hand unconsciously went to his own arm, fingers ghosting over the area. A part of him was happy that Magnus's mark was incomplete. He then saw Magnus getting up from his chair "Please excuse me for a minute. I need to get freshen up"

Alec nodded and was left alone on the table. Not few seconds had passed, a man in his late thirties came and sat down next to Alec, startling the young man "Hey cutie"

Alec glared at the man who was smiling at him "Thank God that jerk went away. I wanted to talk to you" he placed his hand on Alec's thigh

Alec swatted his hand away and pointed at the other table, asking him to leave. The man looked at him with confused expression "C'mon handsome. Say something or should I take your silence as your consent?" he winked and came dangerously close to Alec and pinned his right hand under his

Alec froze in his chair. He wanted to scream... yell... beat the crap out of the man but he couldn't. How dare he assume his silence as his consent. Panic settled in him at impossible speed when the guy leaned in to kiss but was stopped by a hand to the collar of the man "Who the hell are you? And what do you think you're doing?" Magnus yelled, bringing the attention of all the people in the restaurant. He saw Alec was shaking as small beads of sweat formed on his face. Magnus was sure of one thing...Alec did not want to be touched by the man

"Let go! I was just talking" the man protested and tried to free himself. Magnus pulled him to his feet and kept a tight hold, calling for the manager. Alec saw how Magnus complained about the man's behaviour and soon he was thrown out of the restaurant. The manager apologised and requested them to finish their meal.

This time Magnus slowly sat down next to Alec who still looked in shock. He could still feel him shaking so Magnus gently placed his hand over Alec's "Hey...it's okay. He's gone now" he rubbed circles with his thumb hoping this gesture would calm the young man down

Alec turned to his side and lunged himself on Magnus who didn't hesitate to hug him back. Few seconds later Alec pulled away with a shy and signed "Thank you" he realised that Magnus most probably didn't understand the sign so he picked up his cell. The older man stopped Alec "I know what that means. You're saying thank you right?" Alec nodded but still typed "I don't know what happened. One moment he's talking and in other he...he tried...to kiss me. I was so scared. Felt like my muscles froze itself"

Magnus looked at message "I can understand Alexander. Your reaction was completely normal. I could've punched the guy but I hate violence"

"Me too. Wish I could've said something"

Magnus was confused at Alec's words "Alexander I can understand you want to use your voice but don't stress about it" Alec's mind looped on the man's words. He was feeling so much anger in him. He wanted to rip the man's head who thought 'Silence meant consent'

Magnus and Alec ate in silence. They were walking outside when Alec kicked thd ground hard. Magnus was surprised by his behaviour "Alexander what's wrong?" he asked seeing the frustration and anger on Alec's face

"I can't seem to get that man's words out of my head. I hate myself for being so weak. My muteness is my weakness"

Magnus read the message and felt sad for the young man. He gently caught Alec's arm "Don't beat yourself Alexander. It's not your fault. Being born mute is not a weakness. You're.."

Before Magnus could finish his sentence Alec pressed hard on the alphabets more than it was necessary "I'm not born mute"

Magnus read the message and blinked

He blinked and again read the message

Magnus nearly dropped the phone as he yelled out "YOU CAN SPEAK!?"

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