A/N: Date night~ I couldn't ruin their date so drama some other time.
Six
"Are you sure this is such a good idea?" Ragnor asked. "Aside from the fact that he happens to be a shadowhunter, he's also expecting. Do you really want that?"
Magnus rolled his eyes as he dug around his closet for something to wear. "Since when have you cared who's in my love life and who isn't hmm? Besides, shouldn't you be thinking about your own?"
"My love life is fine," Ragnor said.
"I don't know, I think Raphael is starting to get a little smitten with rat boy, what's his face? Saul?" Magnus replied.
"Simon," Ragnor corrected.
"Was that jealousy? Why Ragnor I'd swear you're green with envy~," Magnus teased.
"Fuck you," Ragnor poured himself another drink.
"Sorry green bean but I've already got my sights set," Magnus winked playfully and finally settled on a dark burgundy colored sweater with slim fitting grey jeans and a pair of ankle boots.
"I still think it's a bad idea," Ragnor muttered into his cup.
Magnus rolled his eyes again and changed clothes. He pulled his hair back into a makeshift bun holding it in place with a pair of black chopsticks and a small layer of makeup before selecting some simple jewelry.
He hadn't planned an extremely fancy night for he and Alec. He'd already called ahead to get a table at a friend's bar and grill. The menu was vast enough that he was sure Alec would find something he'd enjoy.
Magnus had already resigned himself to the fact he wouldn't be drinking. He couldn't remember the last date he had that didn't involve alcohol.
He finished getting ready and picked up his phone to text Alec.
"I'll be back later, don't drink all my wine, I just had it imported from Egypt," Magnus told Ragnor as he pulled on his coat.
Ragnor made a noise of acknowledgment and Magnus shook his head before sending a text off to Raphael.
Alec was waiting for him outside of the institute when he showed up. He had dressed in a pair of black jeans, with a navy blue sweater and a black vest with black sneakers.
"You can thank Izzy for the navy shirt," Alec blushed and rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "You look nice by the way. You always look nice, I mean...That's a good color for you."
"I wouldn't have minded the black," Magnus told him.
He offered his hand and Alec easily grasped it.
"The place we're going to isn't far, but I can get a taxi if you prefer," Magnus told him.
"I don't mind a walk, I've been restless since I can't do any field work anymore," Alec replied. "I miss it, but I know it'd be dangerous."
Magnus nodded in understanding. "Why were you outside?"
"My parents are home," Alec answered. "My mother is still trying to get me to tell her who the father is. I'm tempted to tell her just to get her to leave me alone."
"Would that be bad?" Magnus asked.
"Jace is an asshole, but it's not fair for me to throw him under the bus like that," Alec answered. "But I don't want to talk about that...Sides, I'm sure your day was far more interesting being The High Warlock of Brooklyn and all."
"Depends on what you call interesting," Magnus replied. "Ah, here we are."
He opened the door and let Alec go in first before leading him to the where a hostess was standing.
"I called ahead, should be under Bane," he told her.
"Of course," she smiled and picked up two menus. She led them to a table by the window that overlooked the bay. "your waiter will be with you shortly," she told them.
"Just so you know, I don't mind if you want to have a drink," Alec told him as he looked over his menu. "I was never a drinker, to begin with so it doesn't bother me."
"It's fine," Magnus assured him.
"Well if you change your mind," Alec replied as he opened his menu. "What do you recommend?"
"Everything's good, it just depends on what you can and can't eat," Magnus answered.
"I don't have any food aversions if that's what you're worried about," Alec chuckled. "I can't go ten minutes without stuffing my face. If I keep it up I'll have to buy new clothes before I start to show." He blushed a little at the confession.
"You can't even tell," Magnus told him. "And you've got that glow...you're gorgeous Alec."
Alec blushed more and ducked his head behind his menu. "You still haven't uh mentioned what's good on the menu."
"I say we start with the appetizer sampler, it's got a decent bit of everything, and if you're not sure what you want we can get the smaller dishes of everything," Magnus offered as he scanned the menu.
"You don't need to do all that for me," Alec replied.
"I want to," Magnus told him.
"Are you sure?" Alec asked.
"Course I am," Magnus answered. "It's our first date, I've gotta make sure you want to go out with me again."
Alec raised an eyebrow and smiled amusedly. "And your plan is to win me over with food?"
"It's a start," Magnus replied. "I've got a few other things planned if you're interested."
"I'm listening," Alec closed his menu and picked up his water.
"After dinner, I thought we could go for a walk, go down Manhattan and see the holiday window displays, and then we could go back to my place for some tea, or I can walk you back to the institute and we end the night with a kiss."
"That sounds really nice," Alec smiled.
"I try," Magnus blushed a little.
"I will leave it all up to you then," Alec told him. "I know I won't be disappointed."
That has to be the best meal I've ever had," Alec announced, "and I ate way too much. I think I went up two jean sizes."
"Well, if you're that concerned about it, I'd be happy to take you to a shop I know," Magnus offered. "The owner is a very good friend of mine."
"Really? I...I'd like that," Alec smiled.
"Just give me a time when you're free and we can go," Magnus took his hand as they walked down Manhattan.
"Do you have a favorite window display?" Alec asked as they looked.
"I've always enjoyed the one for Barney's. They somehow figure out how to outdo themselves every year and it's never a fail," Magnus answered. "What about you?"
"Oh...I don't know," Alec answered.
"Isabelle's mentioned she's dragged you down here a couple times, you must have one," Magnus replied.
"Is it lame if I say the one for Lego?" Alec blushed embarrassed. "They did an entire Santa's workshop one year and it was amazing. Max and I spent the entire week after trying to recreate it…"
"Yeah? Did you get close?" Magnus asked.
"Jace accidentally knocked over the candy cane I had made and it went downhill from there," Alec answered with a small shrug. "After that, Max got more interested in manga."
"You never tried again on your own?" They stopped in front of another store and Alec shook his head.
"I guess I could have, but just, never did," Alec answered. "But it's okay. Maybe I'll get lucky and this one will be into that sort of thing." He briefly put his hand on his abdomen with a small smile before he dropped it.
"Maybe the three of us could do it together," Magnus wasn't looking at Alec, but there was a hint of hope in his voice.
"I'd like that," Alec squeezed his hand a little. He looked down at his shoes.
"Did I ever tell you that I make the most amazing crepes?" Magnus asked.
Alec blinked and looked at him confused. "You cook?"
"Of course, I can cook," Magnus answered. "Do you think I could four centuries without learning how to cook?"
"None of us have ever actually seen you use your kitchen," Alec pointed out as they started walking in the direction of the Institute. "You'll have to excuse my skepticism."
"I'll have you know my crepes have one contests fair and square," Magnus grinned.
"Contests? Okay, do you have some sort of secret life where you do the most randomest mundane things ever?" Alec asked.
"Maybe, my life does not revolve around you shadowhunters you know," Magnus teased.
"Point taken," Alec nodded. "I'd love to try them sometime."
"How about tomorrow morning?" Magnus asked. There was that hopefulness in his voice again and Alec felt his heart clench at the tone.
"I...I'd like that," Alec answered.
He leaned up and pressed his lips to Magnus's in a chaste kiss and felt Magnus let go of his hand to wrap an arm around his waist as he kissed back.
"I'd like that a lot," Alec said as they parted.