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Chapter10-
Thinkin' Of You
(Christian Caine)
I really love this song (and what's funny is the guy who sings it is Actually on another show I watch and is part of one of my other favorite pairings (The Librarian's Ezekiel/Jake)
Alright, we got the case out of the way, now the guys can work on the rest of their stuff…
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Simon-Simon-Simon-Simon-Simon *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*Simon fidgeted slightly as he waited for the elevator to get to the guys apartment.
He'd texted them as soon as they were leaving the station, letting them know how well the case had gone and that he really thought Alec was going to be better. They'd been happy with the news and had plans to meet up later for dinner, to discuss the case.
They'd went in and briefed Luke, filling him in on the case. Had brought in the other suspects for interviews, but with as much evidence as they had, along with Lekan's videotaped account of the entire thing, the footage of the robbery, as well as that of the employee's of two of the businesses actually corroborating his story (the man did not delete any of the video footage, and actually had it meticulously sorted, stored, labeled and categorized, (Creepy) they couldn't ask for better evidence) there really wasn't anything they could argue.
It was all done but the paperwork in less than two hours. Simon had offered, but Alec had waived him off, telling him that he'd handle it and to go and relax, they'd did good today…
He already seemed better. Simon had noticed a few of the other officers glancing over at Alec. Seemed the gossips had already started it going around; only, this time, it was working in their favor.
He shook his head slightly; they were definitely headed in the right direction…He just had something he needed to deal with first. He'd texted Raphael, letting him know.
The elevator dinged, signaling his arrival back at the apartment. He took a deep breath, and unlocked the door. Magnus looked up from where he was sitting on the couch, absently watching some show. He gave Simon a bit of a confused look,
"Oh, hello darling, I thought you were not coming by until later this evening? Raphael is out at the moment, I thought he was going to meet you… were you supposed to meet up here?"
Simon shook his head slightly
"Umm…No, I-I actually asked him to tell you that, I wanted us to talk, and I didn't really want to do it with him here, because both of us are really important to him and we both love him, and if anything else I want us to get along for his sake, because otherwise he would feel like he had to take sides or something and neither of us want that…"
He trailed off a bit
Magnus nodded faintly, turning the TV off, indicating for Simon to join him.
"Of course, darling, I think that is a very good idea."
He sighed slightly, looking away,
"I do want to say once again I am so very sorry that I caused this problem between you two. It was never my intention and I know that doesn't make it okay, but honestly if I had any idea that it would hurt you two this much, I would have been honest with you from the very start…"
He shifted somewhat, to where he was fully facing Simon,
"And I am also sorry that I made you question our friendship. You mean a great deal to me sweetheart. I really do care about you, and I know a lot of that is to do with how happy you make Raphael, but I do hope you know that is not all of it…
I like you simply for you.
Simon, you are one of the best people I have ever met. You are so sweet, kind and honest. There is just so much energy, positivity and light to you, it truly does affect everyone you meet. You have no idea how refreshing that is, especially for people like Raphael and I, who are so used to having to see through lies and deceptions, who get so constantly bombarded by the most negative parts of others.
So, while I am eternally grateful and relieved that you two are okay; I also truly hope that you and I can repair our relationship as well, because I would honestly hate to lose your friendship."
Simon didn't really know what to say to that; he had no idea he'd meant that much to Magnus. He had got to where he'd considered Magnus one of his best friends, but hadn't really thought Magnus viewed him the same way. He thought the guy liked him well enough, and that he was happy that he was dating his best friend and seemed to make Raphael happy, but it hadn't really occurred to him that Magnus would actually think so favorably of him…
That he would value their friendship as much as he did.
"T-that, umm…I-I don't really…Thank you, Magnus, that really does mean a lot…"
Simon sighed faintly
"I don't want to lose that either. I really do care about you, too; you're probably one of the coolest people I've ever met and you're really fun and exciting and interesting to be around. Part of the reason I liked being over here so much was so I could hang out with you.
You are just so different from anyone I've ever met, and you are so smart and witty and always really nice; and I just thought it was so awesome that I had a friend as amazing as you…That's why it hurt so much when I found out that both of you were lying to me. It was like, not only was my boyfriend lying to me, but so was one of my best friends, two people that I really thought I could trust more than almost anyone…"
He closed his eyes a bit, shaking his head softly,
"Magnus, I really want to forgive you, I really want to move past this…And I get why you thought you couldn't tell me, I do; I know you didn't do it to hurt me, you did it cause you didn't think I could keep the secret, which, honestly, up until last night you were probably totally right about. But it is just really hard to get past it and I don't really know how to right now." He looked up at Magnus, somewhat pleadingly,
Magnus gave him a slightly hopeful smile,
"Well darling… there may not be a quick fix to this, but the very fact that both of us want to work it out, that it is important to both of us, that is a definite step in the right direction."
Simon nodded slightly
"That's true. And you did say you would let me teach you some of my techniques, that may help as well."
Simon gave a bit of an excited smile,
"Yeah, I'm actually really looking forward to that, I can't wait."
Magnus smiled at the younger mans enthusiasm, then thought for a moment, tilting his head,
"Is there anything you want to know? I don't mean to dwell on this, though I never want you to think that you cannot bring it back up, should you feel the need to. But I was attempting to explain to you through a closed door, I don't know if you heard everything…"
Simon thought for a second,
"Well…I know your dad started training you to be a detective when you were really young, and both you and Raphael kept saying this was your only chance. What did you mean by that?I mean, clearly you could do the work, I saw the file on the tips you called in, you've been doing the work for longer than a lot of the people at the station, so I really don't get how this is your 'one shot' at being a detective?"
Magnus sighed quietly, shaking his head,
"Darling, do you remember the first thing you said to me?"
Simon gave him a bit of an incredulous look
"Dude, you know how much I talk; I can't remember what I'm saying as I'msaying it!
Sorry, I really can't remember that. I mean… I do remember the first thing I said to Raphael, but he's…you know, Raphael"…"
Magnus chuckled slightly, nodding,
"Yes, that is quite true…You said, 'wow, you're not a cop'"
Simon gave a shocked, slightly guilty look
"I did? Oh man, I am s-"
Magnus cut him off, shaking his head, with a bit of a warm chuckle,
"No, no, darling, it's quite alright…It was actually one of the most adorable reactions I'd ever seen."
He patted his hand, reassuringly
"Darling, your reaction was sweet, and delightfully charming, but most, well… are not.
When people think of a detective, a law enforcement officer, they have a set picture in their heads. They see an authority figure, someone brave, respectable, intelligent, and serious…When they look at me, they do not see that."
"Well then they're idiots" Simon argued
Magnus smiled at that
"Thank you Simon, I appreciate you saying that, and I agree, but there are a lot of narrow-minded idiots, and they cannot see beyond what is in front of their eyes…
I wanted to be a detective for nearly my entire life. I had always intended to go to the academy, just like my dad wanted, just as I had always wanted, but more and more I saw that who I was simply did not fit with what most people thought of when they thought of a detective…
I realized I would have to choose. Either I could be myself and give up on something that was my dream since I was a child, or I could pursue that dream and try to change every aspect of myself in hopes that I could fit into that limited view so many have…" He sighed, shaking his head,
"I-I couldn't do that; I knew I'd be miserable.
I made my decision, and though I have always hated that I had to make it, I have only truly regretted it once, when I told my dad. That…that was a really dreadful day, and our relationship still hasn't gotten back to what it was. Even with that, I know it was the right decision. I put those dreams aside; focused on building a life in which I was happy, and it was good…for a while…"
Simon leaned a bit closer
"What changed?"
Magnus gave a faint shrug, brushing his hair back,
"Nothing; that was kind of the problem. I still saw everything I'd been training to see my entire life, even if I wasn't trying to. I'd flip through the news and catch pieces and it would all just fall into place…But I couldn't do anything with it. I tried to ignore it, but the cases weren't getting solved, and I really couldn't just sit by and do nothing when I had information that could help, so I started calling in tips anonymously.
It was better, I got to help a bit, but they didn't know who I was, so I didn't have to try to be something I'm not…
I did it for years, but then, during the museum case, Alec tracked me down and called me in, and well, you know the rest." He paused glancing up apologetically, shaking his head,
"Simon, I panicked when I thought they were going to arrest me…I genuinely had no clue what to do and was truly beginning to worry I was going to be falsely arrested for something I had absolutely nothing to do with. When you said I was psychic I jumped at what I saw as my only way to avoid being falsely incarcerated.
And I could of let it go there, I probably should have…But when Luke said I could work as a psychic consultant, work as a detective, while still actually getting to be me. I had to try…I-I just couldn't pass it up…it was everything I'd ever wanted."
He shrugged, giving a soft sigh, eyes fixed firmly on the floor,
"I'm really glad you didn't" Simon said quietly
Magnus's head snapped up, he looked at him in surprise
"You are?"
Simon smiled back at him, nodding gently
"Well, yeah…You shouldn't have to choose whether to be yourself or do something that you are amazing at. You're probably one of the best detectives I've ever met, and one of the coolest, best people, too…Some people being too stupid or ignorant to see that shouldn't stop either of those."
Magnus was truly touched Simon really was one of the kindest people he'd ever met,
He reached over hugging him cautiously,
Simon returned the hug,
"Thank you darling, you saying that means quite a lot."
He nodded slightly
"It's the truth, and I am sorry that you had to choose, you never should have had to. I'm glad that you found a way to do both, and I'm happy to help, anyway I can."
Magnus gave him a relieved, nearly overwhelmed smile,
"Sweetheart, that is wonderful, thank you again, so much"
Simon shrugged faintly
"Well, of course I'll help; you're one of my best friends." He smiled before adding,
"Plus, I probably kinda owe you…If you hadn't done everything you did I may never have met Raphael."
Magnus grinned mischievously shaking his head
"Oh, no,that would not of happen. I met you, I knew how wonderful and adorable you were. I'd of found a way to get you two together eventually, it may of taken longer, and involved a few more schemes, but it would of absolutely happened."
Simon laughed, grinning playfully,
"Well, that might be okay, but then I wouldn't be able to tell everyone how I 'fell' for him."
Magnus rolled his eyes affectionately,
"You will never let up on that, will you?"
Simon grinned
"Nope!"
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Alec-Alec-Alec-Alec-Alec *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*Alec goes over the last form one more time, making sure everything is as it should be; he doesn't want any more screw ups, he's had enough of those for a while. Reading through it everything looks as it should. He smiles just a bit, glad that this case is done, that it was solved, they'd managed it, he hadmanaged it…
He shook his head slightly
He knew it was a rather small thing; it had really just came down to a stroke of luck, , if they'd of started at any of the other stores they'd of clamed up and he'd be just as in the dark as he had been. He'd offered to do the paperwork, letting Simon out a bit early, figuring that he'd like the break, and if truth be told, as an apology for how he'd been for the last few days (okay, the last few weeks, but the last couple days were the worst).
He knew Simon had noticed, he'd seemed concerned the other day, before he'd got to talking about his fight with Raphael. Alec kind of figured that had to do with his constant praise today.
It'd been very sweet, if a bit over the top (which, really, was Simon in a nutshell). It had bolstered his confidence somewhat, knowing that the younger detective still admired him, still genuinely wanted to work with him. He'd gotten to a point where he really liked having the guy around, actually considered him a friend,
Which surprised the hell out of him, really…
Simon's enthusiasm about working with him had at first been exasperating. When Simon told him that they'd be partners, he'd been horrified; the guy was nice enough (actually, way too nice), but he hadn't known how he'd survive that level of cheer, perkiness and energy every day, especially first thing in the morning.
When he'd said that he just knew they'd be great friends Alec had just laid his head down on his desk, hoping it was a bizarre dream, while Magnus nearly fell off the edge of his desk he was laughing so hard…
"… adore working with you, it is easily one of my favorite things about the station, you tend to amaze me as well"
Magnus's eyes fluttered closed as he turned more towards Alec, sliding his arms around his neck, melting into the kiss, tugging him in closer. Alec nips lightly at his lower lip, causing Magnus to gasp,
Magnus eagerly deepens the kiss, drawing him in even closer, and giving a bit of a moan
Alec shook his head, blushing slightly, as flashes of his dream from last night came back. He didn't remember everything…
Just flashes here and there, he was out with Magnus, he was complimenting him, a lot. Saying incredibly sweet, flattering things, and standing really close, he thought his arm was around him for a while…
And the kiss…
Damn…
It had been a very vivid dream
It'd definitely felt real
He sighed a bit,
He really hoped Magnus got back soon. Now that he had his head on straight, he really felt like he owed the other man an apology, but that it should be in person. He wanted to find out what he'd said the night at the bar. He had hoped it wasn't anything too bad, but with the way he had been feeling and the day he'd had he really had no idea what he would have said to the man.
His one relief was that he knew he'd never say anything negative to him.
He couldn't have possibly insulted him; the worst he could think to say about Magnus was that he was too brilliant, too clever and way toodamn distracting…which, yeah, that might not be the best thing to say, but he kind of got the feeling Magnus knew it well enough anyways…
His biggest worry (well, except for the possibility that he'd desperately thrown himself at the gorgeous, brilliant, entirely out of his league, man) was that he'd said something to make Magnus think he didn't want to work with him.
If he had, he really wanted to fix that as soon as possible, he couldn't have him thinking that.
Plus, he just kind of missed having him around…
He decided to go talk to him as soon as he got back to town and get the whole mess sorted. He'd never actually been over to his and Raphael's apartment, but he knew where it was. Simon had pointed it out a few times when they'd drove past it on their way to a few scenes. Apparently it was the penthouse at the very top of the building.
He kind of wondered how Raphael was doing with Magnus out of town…He wondered if he'd been out of town when Simon and Raphael had their fight. He hoped not, but he couldn't really see Magnus going out of town with his best friend so upset.
Simon said they were okay now; at least, still…He kind of wanted to go by and just make sure he was okay.
Yeah the guy was kind of (really, weirdly) intimidating, but he seemed like a genuinely good guy (at least, when he wasn't purposely scaring Alec). Alec was getting to view the younger man as a friend. He remembered how upset Raphael had been when Magnus and Simon were in the bank, how unsure he'd seemed.
He decided he'd go over, just for a moment. He didn't want to interrupt or intrude, but he just wanted to make sure the guy was okay, and let him know, should anything like this happen again, or if he needed someone else to talk to, he could call him, too.
He didn't really know if the guy would accept that, or if he'd just find it annoying and intrusive, but he had to at least let him know that it was an option, should he ever really need it…
Decision made he grabbed the files to drop off and headed for the door.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Raphael-Raphael-Raphael-Raphael-Raphael *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*"…And then he totally picked up on the insurance angle right away, and at first he was thinking that maybe Lekan, like, just heard about it and kind of just made it look like he was a part of the string of robberies, which was kinda wrong, but kinda not, cause he wasn't supposed to be in on it, he just heard about it from the video of one of his employee's meeting with one of the other's employee's, which was, like, super creepy by the way,
And then I leaned against the wall right by the camera/light thing, cause I really wanted Alec to see it, but I was trying to be subtle, but usually when I try to do that it doesn't work and something ends up broke, but it didn't this time!
And Lekan saw me near the light and kinda flipped out a bit and yelled for me to get away from it and not to break it, which was, like, the worst thing that he could've done, cause of course Alec looks at it to make sure it wasn't damaged or anything and he spotted the camera!"
Simon looked back and forth between Magnus and Raphael excitedly, practically bouncing in place
"That is wonderful, darling"
"Then what happened, amor?"
They actually both knew the entire story…
Simon had texted most of it to them right after, but neither of them had the heart to interrupt.
He was just far too adorable when he got this animated,
"And then! And then everything just went really fast and Alec started questioning him and he just spilled out the entire plan, like every last part of it! And we got it on video and everything! Alec even picked up on one of the things in the case being from one of the other stores, and we didn't even know that!
And the best part! For it to be Wayans and Phineas that came to the store! I mean, those two are the biggest gossips in the entire station, by now our entire station, and probably a few other precincts, have heard all about how great my partner, Head Detective Alec Lightwood, did today…"
He grinned at both of them before focusing on Magnus,
"Magnus, you should have seen him! He was smiling andBlushing! And he tried to hide it, but I saw it and he was in a really good mood back at the station. I really think we did it, we pulled it off, and he's actually happy again…Well, Alechappy, which is still kinda grumpy sometimes, but still! He's back to normal, thank you guys so much"
Magnus smiled warmly, shaking his head,
"I already told you, darling, I would have tried to fix it regardless, I am so glad it worked out this well, though."
Raphael nodded,
"Yes, amor, I know how much he means to you, and I know how much it upset you seeing him like that."
He slipped his arm around Simon, tugging him closer and kissing him lightly, Simon gave a happy, contented sigh, cuddling closer, settling in right next to Raphael.
"This really couldn't have worked out better" he said happily
Magnus reached over grabbing the TV remote looking for something mindless, when they were interrupted by a knock at the door. Raphael started to get up, but Magnus waived him off.
"Oh, don't worry, darling, you look quite comfortable, I'll get it."
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* _End Of Chapter Notes_ *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*Hmm…Wonder who that could be?
So, we have almost everything wrapped up…
I really loved Magnus and Simon's talk
What do you think so far?
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