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A/N: So, this has been a long time coming… sorry about that. Between college and fangirling over Shadowhunters and Christmas stuff I've had very little time… Anyway, I hope you're ok and ready for this next chapter. It's kind of long but I think you'll like it. No proper M rated stuff yet… just some fairly heavy-ish making out in a slightly public place… ;) Enjoy… :)
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"No! I refuse to accept that! Take it back or i swear to god I'll go outside and key your precious car!"
"What? All i said was that Captain America was my favourite Avenger! What's wrong with that? I mean, have you seen Chris Evans in that suit?!"
"So you're basing your argument on how hot Chris Evans is?! That has nothing to do with it! On sheer badassness alone, Iron Man rules all!"
"Oh hell no! Iron Man wants Bucky caught! He's fighting against Captain America for the wrong thing! He goes against all of them! He's just a dick!"
"NO! YOU TAKE THAT BACK! Tony Stark is a billionaire playboy philanthropist! He's awesome! And he's real. Cap was created by that German guy. His powers were given to him. Stark built his. He's just a man. Like you or me. Yet he's still a hero! And that suit is damn epic!"
"Yeah well, Cap is a hero. A war hero and a modern day vigilante. He's amazing and loyal and strong and brave-"
"So is Iron Man! He's like Batman. Both of them are just men. Men who want to save people and help and do good and stop bad guys!"
"So does Cap! Like Superman-"
"Fuck no! Your favourites are made, created, given powers. And Superman was from another fricking planet. He's a superhero. Not a hero."
"What's the difference?!"
"Ok. If you're gonna question the difference between superheroes and heroes then my life has no meaning."
Magnus snorted, choking on his cherry coke as Alec retorted indignantly. The boy's face was red and he was shaking a little, his blue eyes fierce with passion as he argued. Magnus regarded him with amusement, his green eyes twinkling as he watched Alec avidly fanboy and get so defensive over fiction. It was beyond cute.
"You're so adorable."
Magnus remarked simply as Alec breathed hard, calming himself from the tumult of emotions inside. No one insults his hero's. Ever. But Magnus' voice and those honey smooth words snapped him out of it, making a deep blush spill on his cheeks. Biting his lip, he ducked his head as Magnus awwed at him softly. He reached out and took Alecs hand lightly in his own.
"I'm sorry. You converted me. I'm now an Iron Man man. Does that make sense?"
He wondered aloud as Alec laughed and stroked his knuckles softly.
"It makes perfect sense. But you're lying."
He said through narrowed eyes, though they were glinting with amusement. Magnus nodded and grinned impishly, taking another sip of his drink with those perfect electric blue lips.
Alec shook his head and laughed softly, biting his lip as Magnus smiled at him across the table at Takis diner. He stirred the ice in his coke slowly with his straw as Magnus simply watched him.
His cheeks were flushed and he stared hard down at the table top, sipping his drink and pointedly avoiding Magnus' laughing gaze. He heard Magnus chuckle and felt the cushion of their booth move as a weight sat beside Alec, dipping it down. He risked a look to the side and saw that Magnus had slipped his way around the booth and was now next to him. He felt heat rise in his cheeks and Magnus' hand rested on his thigh, his fingers exploratory and gentle, stroking slowly over the now taught muscles. Alecs hand moved down as though to stop him, but once he felt Magnus' soft skin, it was all he could do to simply place his hand on top of Magnus' and lace their fingers together. Their hands remained clasped on Alec's leg while he swallowed the last of his lemonade, Magnus just watching and waiting.
When he pushed his glass away and licked his lips, he heard the most wanton moan escape from Magnus' lips, he supposed it was meant to be repressed, but as he turned and saw the look in Magnus' eyes, he was glad it wasn't.
Casting a quick look around the diner and seeing their booth cloaked by relative darkness, he turned back to Magnus and drew him closer. Their lips a bare inch apart, the lead-up, the drumroll, the anticipation building tension like a wildfire between them before Alec moved in and softly closed his lips over Magnus'. The man groaned softly and gripped Alecs hand tighter, prising the boys lips open. Alec gasped a hiccup-like breath as Magnus' tongue breached his lips, touching his with its flickering agility and sliding further in, exploring every inch of Alec's mouth. He couldn't keep up as Magnus' fiend of a tongue brushed the roof of his mouth, tickling and sending waves of pleasure crashing through him. He moaned and Magnus swallowed the sound greedily, leaning closer and gripping Alecs hips. Alec hands flew to Magnus' hair, his face, his neck, anywhere he could reach. Burning and longing for the touch of his man. Alec growled as Magnus bit his lip, sucking hard and began to give as good as he got. Magnus made a weird breathy sound as Alec twisted his tongue and nibbled his lip, licking over the fast bite marks, while his hands tangled and pulled at Magnus' silky hair. They were breathing hard as they made out in the dim light, acutely aware of the diner door opening. They were wrapped up in each other so much that they only broke apart when Magnus heard a distinct voice pierce the air.
"Kaelie, darling, could you point me in the direction of our dearest Magnus?"
Magnus and Alec sprang apart fast, Magnus fixed his hair and Alec adjusted his clothes and calmed his breathing. Just as Magnus gave Alec a small, lingering kiss on the cheek and slid back to his side of the booth, a man approached their table.
Alec looked up at him and smiled. He'd seen pictures of this guy before. He was Ragnor Fell.
"You're late, my sweet emerald prince."
Magnus said sarcastically as Ragnor rolled his eyes. Alec watched as Ragnor ruffled Magnus' hair, earning an indignant cry from the man as he shoved him over and sat in the booth.
"I would apologise, but I'm not sorry. Because, after two month of hard work, i finally did it!"
Magnus looked at him part in curiosity, part in anxiety. And Alec just stared at him, taking in his green hair, black rimmed eyes and open emerald shirt. He looked like a pirate. Alec stifled a laugh as Ragnor replied with dramatic flair.
"Well, my darling Magnus, i finally got inside the pants of the sexy Latino barista in the Java Jones next to my office."
Alec felt his eyes bulge and he blushed slightly as Magnus gave him a sidelong look before replying to Ragnor.
"Ok. Congratulations, i guess. But, question. Do you know his name?"
Ragnor smirked as he slouched in his seat, sending Magnus a smouldering stare.
"Raphael. God, that name... It just rolls of the tongue. And by god, did he make me scream it."
Alec vaguely wondered if he was going to explode. He knew he was blushing hard and judging by the look Magnus sent him, he knew that the man knew he was getting a little turned on. Magnus smirked covertly and turned back to Ragnor.
"So, do you have his number?"
Ragnor grinned.
"Of course."
Magnus nodded slowly before raising an eyebrow.
"Are you going to call him?"
"Of course not."
Magnus huffed and groaned exasperatedly, slamming his hand in Ragnors shoulder.
"Ragnor! Seriously! You've been chasing him for months and now you've had him, you're done! That boy obviously likes you, trusts you even. And now you've hurt him. And that means i can no longer get my coffee from there. So, thanks a lot, Fell."
Ragnor had only the audacity to tip an imaginary hat and take a deep gulp of Magnus' drink while smirking widely. Magnus sighed and shook his head before clearing his throat and moving on to business.
"Anyway, Ragnor, thank you at least staying sober for this. I would like you to meet this amazing young man over here."
Magnus winked at Alec as the boy blushed and sat up straighter, looking up as Ragnor ran his eyes over him.
"Ooh, Alexander Lightwood... You could sell records without even being able to sing. That face, those eyes. You could be a model."
Alec stared in bewilderment, his eyes wide with a deep blush on his cheeks. Magnus caught his eye and smiled, biting his lip a little. Alec gulped and felt himself heat up drastically at the way both Magnus and Ragnor were looking at him.
Ragnor leaned forwards and smiled, extending his hand.
"Ragnor Fell, it's an absolute pleasure to meet you, kid. I saw your videos and photos and such and i have to say that you guys are amazing. I like what i saw. A lot."
Alec smiled and shook his hand, feeling Ragnors fingers gently curl around his shaking hand, tender and surprisingly soft. Their eyes locked and they shared a smile, as Alec replied.
"It's an honour to meet you. Seriously, i have every copy of your magazine at home. You're awesome. And it means a lot that you room the time to check us out and meet me here."
Magnus smiled at their interaction, sipping his drink and smirking slightly at the look on Ragnors face. Like Magnus, Ragnor also had an eye for beauty. Sitting up a little straighter, Magnus leant his hand on the seat, sliding it over the worn leather until he reached Alecs leg. Slipping a fingers over his thigh, he spread his hand out and lightly stroked up and down the boys quivering leg. Alec gasped a little and blushed hard as Magnus avoided his gaze, smirking a little as he slid a finger between Alec's legs, running it teasingly up and down the gap of his thighs.
Alec's breath hitched and he casually placed his hand on his leg, over the top of Magnus' hand, stilling his movements. Magnus laughed under his breath and Alec sent him a quick stare. Magnus licked his lips slowly and dug his nails into the flesh of Alec's thigh, as the boy tightened his grip on Magnus' hand. Their fingers laced together softly and Magnus winked at him as Ragnor replied.
"You're very welcome, Alexander. I would love to see more of you... That is to say, your band. I think you could go places. I have a friend who could help you guys hit the stratosphere. But before i refer you to him, i want to see you play a venue live. And if you could possibly make a demo of some kind for me to give him, that would be good."
Alec nodded, ignoring Magnus as he twisted their fingers together and shuffled his leg to lock his ankle around Alecs. Alec smiled over at Ragnor, who smiled back as Alec answered him.
"Well, we have demos i could give you. But we're not scheduled to play another show for a while."
Ragnor nodded thoughtfully, eyeing Alec through narrowed lids. Alec let out a deep breath, trying to steady his breathing as Magnus' finger slid over his dick. He felt his blood rush and his eyes widened as Magnus grinned to himself. Then Alec froze as he felt another leg, a leg that couldn't be Magnus', rub against his own under the table. Ragnor smiled normally and nodded, responding kindly.
"Well, if i could have those demo tapes, that would be awesome. And i think i might have a show for you to play, i just need to move some things around."
As he spoke, Alec felt two legs slide against one of his own, cradling his calf between two crossed ankles. He stifled his gasp as Magnus stroked his other leg and he felt heat flood his cheeks. Both men, Magnus and Ragnor, had laid claim to one of his legs, playing with him secretly. He had no idea how to react. Be scared. Be aroused. Be confused. All of the above. But both men were extremely good at wearing their masks, hiding what they were doing, so Alec played along for some unknown reason.
"Well that sounds pretty cool. I can get those demos to you later this week if you want. Then you can give me the date of this possible show so i can clear it with the guys."
As he spoke, Alec placed his hand on Magnus' thigh, sliding it up and down, feeling the muscle shake as he clawed at it before slipping his fingers between Magnus' legs. The man almost lost his cool as Alec played with his dick over his jeans, kneading and lightly stroking, adding pressure then taking it away. Alec smirked to himself and looked over at Ragnor. With a smile, the man spoke.
"That's excellent news. If you could get them to Magnus in the week so he can give them to me, then i can listen and if i like what I'm hearing, ill set up that gig. What i have in mind for you is a show next weekend. So clear your calendar, kid."
He said with a wink, as Alec grinned. Then he slid his leg up between Ragnors before pulling it away, watching a heated light flare in his eyes. Alec smirked as both men reached for their drinks, adjusting their jeans and breathing just a little harder than usual. He smiled in triumph and pulled away, standing up slowly.
"Excuse me. I need to go to the restroom."
He said with an innocent smile as both men simply nodded in response, their eyes following him as he left.
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"God, Magnus, where the hell did you find him? He is beautiful."
Magnus smiled dreamily.
"I know. I found him crying in an alleyway after his father kicked him out for being gay."
Ragnors eyebrows rose and he gave Magnus a pointed look.
"Sounds like someone else i know."
Magnus gulp and nodded slowly, watching the space where Alec had been moments before.
"He's a good kid. And damn, can he sing."
Ragnor smiled.
"I know. He's amazing. But he's 15. I don't know if Valentine will take on a band with a 15 year old frontman."
Magnus nodded, smiling ruefully.
"He has to. I mean, he'd be a fool to turn them away. And Alec turns 16 in about two weeks so I'm sure it'll all be fine."
Ragnor clicked his tongue and sighed with a small smile.
"Yeah. I think it will be. I just hope the kid is ready for this. Because as soon as the world sees him, he's gonna hit it big."
Magnus nodded, sure Ragnor was right.
"He'll be ok. I'll look after him."
Ragnor looked at him questioningly, eyebrows raised as his mind began to wonder. With a sudden smirk, he turned away, letting his best friend keep his secret and unfortunately bowing down and backing away, letting Magnus go for the guy.
The two of them shared a smile, a smile that told Magnus that Ragnor knew how he felt towards the boy, and a smile that told Ragnor that Magnus was thankful for him keeping quiet. They had always made a pretty good team.
"Shut up Jace! Jesus Christ, i am not on a date. Fuck off. I'll see you later. Yeah, whatever, love you too. I'm hanging up now! Bye!"
Came Alec's voice as he headed towards their table. He sighed in exasperation and sat back down, smiling at both men.
"Sorry about that."
Ragnor grinned.
"No worries. Who's Jace? Your boyfriend?"
Alec snorted loudly and laughed as Magnus tensed just a little.
"No. God no. He's my brother."
Ragnor nodded and smiled as Magnus let out a breath he hadn't realised he was holding. Alec looked at him and smiled softly, holding his hand out under the table for Magnus to take hold of. The man smiled and placed his hand in Alecs, lacing their fingers together tightly.
"Well, anyway, i should take me leave now, Cat got back today so i have to go see her. But Alec, it was a pleasure meeting you and hopefully I'll see you soon."
Alec smiled and shook Ragnors hand as the man stood up.
"Likewise, Mr Fell. Such a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for seeing me and I'll get those demos to you ASAP."
Ragnor nodded, winking as he walked away whistling. Alec and Magnus watched him leave slowly, waiting until the restaurant door closed behind the green haired man.
Alec turned slowly back to Magnus, who smiled softly and raised Alecs hand to his lips. Placing a kiss on his knuckles gently, he whispered.
"You did it. He loved you."
Alec beamed and let out a nervous laugh, relaxing into the booth and running a hand through his hair.
"God that was terrifying."
Magnus laughed and placed his arm around Alec's shoulders.
"You did good. I couldn't tell you were nervous. Neither could he, i don't think."
Alec giggled bemusedly and sighed.
"I just had a meeting with the CEO of my favourite international rock music magazine about my band. That is insane."
Magnus smiled and pulled Alec closer.
"It was amazing. You guys are going to make it, baby. I know it."
They shared a smile as Alec leaned closer, slipping a hand down to Magnus' hip and tipping his head up a little. Magnus got the message and leaned down, sealing his lips over Alec's. Feeling those beautiful, full lips against his was heaven for Magnus and he moaned softly, the feeling of Alec doing way more to him than he ever thought possible.
Alec groaned and trailed kisses over Magnus' jaw, down his neck and stopping only to lightly sink his teeth into the join of Magnus' neck and shoulder. The man growled low in his throat and gasped as Alec pulled away. They breathed hard, unsure of what to do as their eyes met. There was need. But there was also legality. And Magnus decided now of all times to do the right thing.
"I hate to say this, but it's getting late. I should get you home."
Alec sighed frustrated.
"Yeah, i know. Come on. One last ride in that sexy car of yours."
Magnus laughed as they stood up, throwing the cash on the table and walking out into the cool spring evening.
As he drove Alec home, all the lights appeared a little brighter and the world seemed more amazing. Everything was perfect. Especially the feeling of Alecs hand in his. It was a feeling he carried with him all the way home and well into the spring night.
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A/N: So? Thoughts? Love it? Hate it? Predictions? And what do you guys think of Ragnor? :) let me know… reviews are always appreciated and keep me inspired :)
Love you all,
Anna…XXXX
PS: Hopefully, I'll manage to get at least one more update in before Christmas… but if I don't, have a good one guys! Merry Christmas! And if I don't see you before, Happy New Year! But I should be back with another chapter next week some time :)
