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"This place is huge Magnus. I would love to spend more time in here"

Alec roamed his eyes around the book shop where Magnus worked. He always loved reading books and get lost in their fascinating world. It helped him relax and put his guard down. He pulled out his favourite 'Gone with the wind' book and smiled when he turned to the first page

Magnus read the message, crossed his arms and leaned against the book shelf. He watched the younger with a wry smile on his face and an amused twinkle in his eyes. Seeing Alec happy made him happy. It had been only fifteen days to their friendship yet they were already getting close to each other. Everyday after Magnus's working hours, he would come to Alec's coffee shop and they would chat for hours. He would even sometimes help in attending the customers despite of Alec's protest.

Since Magnus had found out about Alec's muteness, never once he forced him to speak. He knows trauma like this cannot be sloved in one day. Maybe...just maybe if he is lucky then one day he might get to hear his name through Alec's voice. He loved spending time with the young man. Magnus didn't mind waiting when Alec took his time in typing. This way he can stare at him longer and see him make faces when he types. Like the way he chews his bottom lip or grins when wants to write a sneaky comment "I didn't know you love books this much. I would've brought you here sooner"

The blush on Alec's face makes Magnus smirk at his comment. He picked up an old bundle of books "Why don't you enjoy reading while I keep these in places" Alec showed a thumps up and watched Magnus climb a big ladder

Magnus hummed a song as he placed one book after another. His left hand was full with five bulky books when he tried to place one book with right hand. It was little out of reach so Magnus streched a bit higher

Big Mistake

Magnus lost his balance, books falling off his hand as he yelled out "Oh Shit!" and came tumbling down. He wouldn't say his life flashed infront of his eyes but he did have to fight a rising panic during the few seconds of his fall. He was at the top of 14' ladder and that distance fall can easily break your leg or arm. Magnus screwed his eyes shut and forced his body to relax

Something stopped him before he hit the ground. Surprised Magnus slowly opened his eyes and found himself cradled in Alec's arms. His heart was pounding and his breathing was way too fast. He could feel hot breaths hit on his face. Forgetting about his fall Magnus concentrated on Alec's face that was inches away from his. His lips...those pink lips were so close. If he could lean in just a little bit then.. Oh God..What was happening to him? Why was he feeling this way?

Alec stared at the man in his arms. He could see a mixture of fear and surprise in Magnus's eyes. Having the man so close to him just doubled his crush on him. His nervous smile and his cologne was making Alec go weak in his knees. How he was still standing was a mystery to him. He wanted to stay like this forever but he couldn't. Magnus had made very much clear that he just wanted to be friends

Magnus cleared his throat and abruptly brought Alec back from his thoughts "You can put me down Alexander" Alec wanted to yell 'No! I love holding you' but he gave a shy nod and reluctantly lowered Magnus down. He then signed 'Are you okay' which Magnus understood coz he had learnt a lot of sign language past fifteen days "I'm fine. If you hadn't caught me then few broken bones were surely subscribed for me" he laughed, nervously eyeing at the top ladder

Alec worried when he saw the nervous look on Magnus's face. He typed "Are you sure you're alright? Did you get hurt?"

Magnus shook his head "I'm fine. Just..Oh my God... Alexander you're hurt!"

Alec was confused what Magnus was talking about when he saw him reach out and slowly run his fingers on his side temple "Maybe one of the heavy books fell from my hand on you. It's already started bruising"

Alec smiled and pulled back a little and signed "It's okay. Doesn't even hurt" Magnus rolled his eyes "I know you're a tough guy but this will turn into bad headache at the end of the day. Let me put something on it" he saw Alec was going to protest "Alexander just an ointment that's all I'm asking. Please"

Alec gave a nod and Magnus ran to get a first aid box from the store room. He made Alec sit down on a small stool and dabbed a cotton with dettol "Relax okay. This will stink a little" Alec scoffed but as soon as the cotton touched his bruised area he hissed and caught Magnus's arm making the other laugh "Hmmm...so Mr tough guy...feeling better?" Magnus laughed some more when Alec threw him a cute glare. He then started blowing soft puff of air over the small wound

Alec smiled unconsciously and relaxed. Magnus then applied the ointment and saw Alec was staring at him. His hands stopped in mid air, never knowing when did he get lost in those beautiful green eyes. Alec too could feel his eyes boring right through him and read everything inscribed in his small heart or maybe Magnus couldn't read anything, entirely unaware of his feelings and was just enjoying the closeness. Whatever it was Alec didn't wanted it to end

Magnus gulped down the heavy lump and slowly pulled himself back. He shouldn't take advantage of Alec.. of their friendship. This would be wrong. Alec trusted him as a friend and he couldn't betray his trust even if he was developing feelings for the boy "Does...does it hurt?" Alec blinked coming out of his daze and shook his head. Magnus nodded "Sorry. Because of me you got hurt" Alec shook his head slowly and signed 'I'm fine''

Magnus smiled fondly and placed the items back in the box "What are you doing tonight? Wanna come with me to a Art exhibition. I've heard it's the best display of the year" Alec thought about it and then typed "I don't know anything about art. You'll be bored with me"

Magnus rolled his eyes "I would never get bored with you Alexander" he saw Alec blush at his words "This way we can spend more time with each other" Alec nodded and showed a thumps up. Who was he kidding, he could never say no to Magnus

"There's one more thing" said Magnus "The exhibition is held little far from the city. We might have to hire a car. Are you okay with it? I mean...I'll drive...just are you comfortable sitting in a car?"

Alec's face paled at the request. He hated going in cars ever since the accident. It was not that he had fobia or anything but he avoided travelling in a car as much as possible. But this was Magnus who was making a request. Magnus who was a fantastic person. Magnus who was so pure at heart. Magnus who understood him so well. Magnus who he was secretly falling in love with. His fingers worked on the keypad before he could stop himself "I don't usually go in cars...you know why...but I can always make an exception for you :-)"

Magnus had a broad smile on his face that reached his ears when he read the text "I promise you Alexander. Tonight will be the most memorable night of your life time"

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