Alec's mouth went dry, "Devon Grey?"

Magnus nodded his head, looking at the baby as if this all some kind of sick joke, "Alec, I don't know what to do."

Stunned to see the warlock actually showing his vulnerable side, Alec forgot whatever doubts that the been chewing his innards out and moved to comfort the frightened man. Magnus looked into Alec's eyes, no longer flecks of ice but warm ocean waters, and he knew in that look that they would work everything out together. Maybe fear was a plague on mankind, so to speak, but just this once, being afraid was a good thing. Magnus had always been so controlled, so unfazed, but now in this rare moment that let his emotions show, the moment transformed from one of terror to one of rapture.

"I love you," Alec wrapped his hand on the small of Magnus' back, kissing his jaw.

The glittering charmer wound his arm around Alec's neck, nibbling on his earlobe, "I love you too."

Before they could progress any further than that, Nexus giggled at them, holding on to her toes. Magnus shot her a look that started out dirty, but softened, just a little, when she started to crawl to him. Alec stifled a laugh at Magnus as he awkwardly picked the girl up. He was wondering what to do next when she tugged as hard as she could, which was surprisingly hard considering that she was a baby, on one of his neon colored spikes. Alec thought that he was going to drop her for a minute, but his hand remained secure. Magnus, more in pain than angry, grabbed her hand and pulled it off his hair, wagging his finger in front of her face as if she were a naughty puppy.

She watched it swing back and forth as if mesmerized, his tone making the corners of her mouth curl downwards, "Bad Nexus, bad! Only one person can pull on my hair..."

Alec caught the glance Magnus was throwing him, a bright blush lighting his cheeks, "Don't tell a baby those kinds of things..."

He arched his eyebrow, "Then what am I supposed to say to a baby?"

"Well, I don't think she can talk yet, so we should teach her how to talk," He thought back to his younger brother Max, stomach clenching as he thought of all things his brother has missed out on, "So I think we should start out with simple things, like our names, her name, colors, yes and no..."

Alec was so adorable when he set his mind on something, "We?"

"Well, I'm going to be a around for awhile, so I think that she's just as much a part of your life as she is mine," He said matter-of-factually, avoiding his boyfriend's inquisitive eyes.

Magnus didn't pursue the subject, much to Alec's relief, though was a kind of amusement in his voice as he spoke, "Then I guess that I need to decorate. Care to help?"

Alec suppressed a shudder, hating it when the warlock would ask him to do anything that involved shopping, "That's alright, I should probably go home and tell everyone that I'm back..."

The Shadowhunter normally would have gone straight back to the Institute, but because of how hectic his schedule had become, he decided to make a bit of a pit stop first. He had texted his younger sister to get her to stall for him, but Isabelle would not doubt get bored and just let him get in trouble for not coming right back. Jace would probably have a number of comments, all at his expense, and Clary would not doubt side with him. His mother would probably be pissed when she found out why he was so late, but being an adult, there wasn't really anything that she could really do.

"What will you tell them?" He bounced the baby in arms, looking at her smiling face.

Alec sighed, pressing his palms into his eyes, "I don't know..."

Magnus chuckled, "You should tell them that you were late becuase your super sexy boyfriend wanted to ravish you."

"Or," Alec grinned, "Better yet, I could tell them that my narcissistic boyfriend found himself in the possession of a baby."

He rolled his eyes, "Where's the fun in that?"

Magnus was always in need of a good time, "Because doing the right thing is hardly ever fun."

Putting Nexus back down on the floor, Magnus grabbed Alec and pulled him into his arms. Alec knew that he should stop Magnus and leave now, but he had missed being held like this, so he drew him closer, letting his fingertips linger on the older man's face. Taking his hands from his face, he gazed into Alec's endless azure eyes, losing himself in their familiar depths. Lacing their fingers together, they slowly inclined their heads, the motion bringing them closer together. Lips hovering inches away from each other, the Nephilim noticed that his back was to the wall, Magnus' knee pressed between his legs. Eyes half open, their lips brushed, Magnus deepening the kiss.

"Meow meow?" Chairman Meow stalked from the partially open door of Magnus' room to jump onto of the armchair next to Nexus.

Nexus shrieked in delight as the hamster-sized cat curled up comfortably in her lap. Alec and Magnus looked over at the child, and seeing that she was alright, Magnus pulled Alec back to where they left off. Unfortunately, Chairman Meow had been a wake-up call for Alec, so he reluctantly pushed Magnus away.

It was killing him to say this, but they both knew that he had to, "No, Magnus, we can't do this right now. I have to go home."

Magnus sighed, letting his head roll to the side, "Don't say that yet."

"Are you pouting?" Alec smirked, pleased to see that his boyfriend had missed him so much.

His cat-eyes flashed, "I don't pout."

"Whatever you say," Alec laughed, turning to leave.

Not finished yet, Magnus grabbed his hand, yanking him around, "Move in with me."

A/N:

Wow, thank you so much for the review Miss Regina Star! And for the favs/alerts, my thanks also goes out to Dystriel and IssyRedbird! Being such a hardcore Magnus fan, I was expecting some backlash, even though I fully support Alec and Magnus... Well, thank the Angel that didn't happen!