I promised you a bonus scene. So here you are.
MAGNUS POV
I woke up and groaned. Not enough sleep. Was my first thought as I started to fully wake up.
This is not my bed. I observed, alarmed. I also realized that there was a warm body pressed against me as the drowsiness quickly wore off.
I opened my eyes to stare at my bed partner. Smiling as I saw Alec snuggled at my side sleeping peacefully, I brushed his hair so it wasn't covering his face. The corners of his lips were turned upwards in a small smile. My heart skipped a beat at the sight of him so early in the morning. Well that is a new feeling. I am used to my heart speeding up but not skipping. Weird.
And then I remembered exactly what happened last night.
Remembering my promise that I would leave first thing in the morning I looked towards the bedside table knowing from last night that there was a clock there. It was 4 am.
I better go, I thought slowly letting him out of my embrace. I creped out of the bed, careful not to disturb him, watching him turn and shiver from the sudden lack of warmth.
Smiling fondly I conjured a blanket for him- a black one of course.
I haven't slept that good in a long time- even though the bed was uncomfortable. I thought as I stretched. Luckily Alec was too sleepy to mind. I didn't think he would agree. I guess it really was a rough hunt.
I caressed his cheek lightly and he leaned into my hand, nuzzling slightly. Which made my heart warm up.
He isn't even aware of how big his hold on me was. He had my heart the moment he looked at me with those baby blues-which is kind of embarrassing considering how old I am-and he doesn't even know it. I guess that is good. I sighed passing a hand through my hair.
I thought for a moment before conjuring up a piece of paper and a pen. After writing a quick note, I placed it on the bedside table where he can easily find it when he wakes up. I leaned down and placed a peck on the forehead. He sighed in his sleep making me smile again. He really did look peaceful sleeping like this. I looked at him one more time before turning around and quietly walking out of his room. That strange feeling of emptiness coming back with every step I took.
ALEC POV
I woke up with the strange feeling that there is something missing. Well that is new. I thought as I turned onto my stomach. The bed was warm. A little too warm.
What the hell? I jumped out of the bed at full alert.
As I started to look around the room for anything out of the ordinary, I remembered last night. Was that just a dream?
I slowly laid back down on the bed and took a deep breath. It smelled like Magnus.
So not a dream. He really did come last night and the thought was enough to make me smile. But then all the worries I didn't have last night hit me.
What was I thinking?! I had really let him sleep here with me?! Why did I do that?! What if someone came here in the middle of the night?! What if someone saw?!
I took a few deep breaths in an attempt to calm myself down. Well, he did leave like he promised. Why does that make me feel so empty then? I wanted him to leave, didn't I? Of course I did. I just feel this way because he didn't wake me up before leaving. Yeah that is it. That is the only reason.
I groaned while turning around. As I did so I noticed a white piece of paper on my bedside table.
I took it and smiled. All my worries forgotten in a second.
Dear Alexander
I am sorry for leaving like this but I did promise I would. Although, that doesn't mean that I like it. I hope your back is fine now and that we will see each other soon. Maybe tomorrow night? Today my schedule is packed but if you can, just come tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you again darling.
Magnus.
I read it three times before getting out of the bed and changing into my everyday clothes.
As I went back to make the bed I noticed that these weren't my sheets. They were blue and looked completely different from anything I would own.
They also felt way too soft to be mine. I can't believe I didn't notice it before. I guess my sheets were bloody yesterday. How nice of him for changing them.
I smiled at the thought of him snapping his fingers and doing this just so I didn't have to do it myself.
I still had that smile on my face as I exited my room, note tucked into my back pocket, hoping for the night off tomorrow so I can see him again.
Did you like it? Like I said it was short but I think it is not that bad. The next chapter will be fun and I hope I can publish it by the end of next week if not sooner.
