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Jace cleared the bill of his last customer "Thank you for coming" he said with a smile. He checked the time and decided to call it a day "Izzy we're closing for today"
"Give me five more minutes. I'm almost done" Izzy cleaned the last table and walked with the tray full of empty mugs and plates "I hope Alec is having fun" Jace looked up from the counter "Ofcourse he is. Magnus is a nice guy. I like him"
Izzy nodded "You know Alec once told me Magnus hasn't found his soulmate yet" she placed the tray, eyes beamed with hope as she looked at her brother. Jace knew where his sister was going with the remark but he didn't want to get her hopes too high "Iz.. you know that's not going to happen right?"
"What? I was just thinking" Izzy shrugged and saw Jace roll his eyes "C'mon Jace. There's still a chance we get to see Alec speak"
"For...Magnus?"
"For Magnus" confirmed Izzy "We both saw the connection between them. They are so comfortable with each other. They make a perfect cute couple" Jace couldn't say no to that because he too felt that Magnus and Alec looked good together "We feel that way Iz and it's not about us. Why would Magnus want to be with someone who can't speak"
"Oh yeah?" Izzy raised her perfectly sculpted eyebrows "Let me remind you, it was Magnus who took Alec to the exhibition. He does like our brother"
"Like...not love" Jace reminded his sister
"But.."
"This is a breaking news reporting live straight from the Grafite ground where an art exhibition was being held.."
"Isn't that the same place Alec is gone with Magnus?" Izzy frowned staring at the big screen. Jace shushed her and turned up the volume
"We have got a confirmation on a hostage situation. Five terrorist who have escaped from the prison not six hours earlier have seized the exhibition hall. These men are very dangerous and were suppose to be hanged tomorrow morning. They have killed five guards during their escape. Our sources say they have locked the entrance of the the hall and we don't know how many civilians are trapped inside. Stay tuned with us as we will keep you updated on the situation"
Izzy clutched Jace's hand "Jace...Alec.." her voice wavered and eyes were filled with tears. Jace stared at the screen trying to confirm again and again on what he just heard. He fumbled with his phone. He called Alec twice but got no response which only doubled his fear "We..we need to... tell mom..she ..I should go there"
"I'm coming with you"
AT THE EXHIBITION
"Say Something!"
Silence
Every word that came from Adkins mouth stung at Magnus's heart. His fists clenched painfully and he wanted to punch the man who was hurting his Alec. He got up from the floor and yanked Alec out of Adkins tight grip "Stop hurting him! He can't speak" Magnus could feel Alec was shaking in his hold so he tightened his arms protectively around him
The other gun man, Mark unlocked his safety and pointed at the boys when Adkins stopped him "Wait" he eyed Alec for a while "Is he...?"
"He's mute" Magnus knew this was wrong but he couldn't say Alec's past to a complete stranger or in this case, a terrorist
Adkins narrowed his eyes "You're useless to me" Alec turned his head as a lone tear fell from the corner of his eyes. Though the words came from a criminal, it still hurt him
"He's not useless! You don't even know him so stop judging him" Magnus spoke without hesitation but apparently Adkins was not in mood as he waved his hand off "Don't care..but since you care so much about him...why not you do his work?"
Magnus looked confuse so Adkins raised his gun "You'll talk to the cops for me" Magnus feared if he said no then the goon will hurt Alec or someone else so he decided to do as Adkins said "I'll do it" Alec caught his arm and shook his head "I'll be fine Alexander. Stay here okay"
Before Alec could reply Mark came and dragged Magnus by his arm to end of the hall with Adkins following them. Alec couldn't see them as two pillars were blocking his view. Alec was made to sit back on the floor but his mind was fixed on Magnus. He just hoped they wouldn't harm him. Alec closed his eyes and prayed for Magnus's safety
Adkins handed Magnus a cell and a paper where he had written his demands. He was given strict instructions not to utter any extra words or give any clues to the cops. Magnus was sweating under the three men who surrounded him. He couldn't feel his arms and legs due to fear but he also knew there was no choice. He had to do this
"Read exactly as it's written. Make one mistake and.." Adkins tilted his head and Mark took hold of Magnus's wrist and held his last finger in his hand, bending backwards. Magnus cried out in pain and tried to pull his hand back but Mark held it even tighter "Just like boss said...one wrong word and I break your pinky. Got it?"
Magnus's eyes filled with painful tears as his finger was streched even more. He gasped out "I got it! I said...I got it" Adkins then dialled the number, put it on speaker and handed the cell to Magnus "Talk"
"He..Hello?"
"This is Chief of New York police department. Who's calling"
Magnus read the paper and started speaking "Adkins has forty innocent people...under the tip of his gun. If you want to see them alive...he wants you to fulfil his demands"
Magnus heard some shuffle at the end of the phone "Are you one of the hostages?"
Magnus looked at Adkins who nodded giving him permission to speak "Yes"
"Can you tell me your position"
The chief heard a loud scream and instantly regretted asking. Magnus's finger was to bend opposite direction which tore a scream out of him "Hey...stop hurting the civilian. I'm sorry okay...please tell me your demands"
Magnus panted heavily blinking his tears away "He needs...five million dollars and a van with full diesel. You've...four hours...or else.." Adkins snatched the cell and Mark released Magnus's wrist who immediately cradled it to his chest
"Good job. See it wasn't that tough" Adkins praised Magnus and asked Mark to take him back to his place. Alec jumped on his place when he saw Magnus come. He did hear him scream which brought his worry to new levels. The moment Magnus sat down next to him, Alec started signing "Are you okay? Did they hurt you? Don't lie to me. I heard you scream. Please talk to me. Are you okay?"
All pain temporarily forgotten, Magnus chuckled lightly. Though he didn't understand half of the signs, he knew Alec was worried about him. He cupped Alec's face with one hand "Ssshh... calm down Alexander. Hey...I'm fine"
Alec frowned and pointed at Magnus's hand. He softly ran his finger over the red bruised skin that had started swelling. Magnus smiled fondly "I'm fine Alexander" he saw tears welled up in Alec's eyes and it broke his heart. He thought of lightening the mood "By the way...did you hear my scream? Quite dramatic huh?"
Alec glared at Magnus and sniffed back his oncoming tears. Magnus smiled "Now you believe I could've won an Oscar?" he winked and was glad to see a watery laugh from the young man. Alec hugged Magnus, eyes falling on Adkins. He didn't know what was going to happen next but as long as Magnus was with him, he would be fine.
Magnus rubbed soft circles on Alec's back. This was it. He felt it. A warm but utterly downright pleasant feeling rushed through his heart and Magnus knew it was...love. Love for the boy who was worried to death for him. Love for the boy who was eyes showed how much he cared for him. Love for the boy who fitted so perfectly in his arms. He didn't know if Alec was his soulmate but now he woudn't care. Right now all he could think and feel was Alec. The next words that came from Magnus's mouth froze Alec's world "I love you"
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