Sorry it took this long again. I am just lazy and the days are passing way too fast. Anyway hope you like it.
Something tickled my face.
I slowly opened my eyes and saw familiar, glittery, black hair.
By the Angel I fell asleep! I thought alarmed but didn't make a move to get up. Instead, I looked down at Magnus's peaceful face. I just couldn't find it in myself to wake him up. I have never seen someone look so absolutely beautiful before.
I was a little shocked to realize that even Jace fell into that category. But it was true. There was no way to deny it as I lightly caressed his cheek. The first rays of sunlight lingered on his skin, making him look even more breathtaking.
And he called me beautiful. I thought with a soft smile.
We were still in the same position we had fallen asleep in. Still on the same-surprisingly comfortable-couch. Just looking at him sleep made me momentarily forget that I was late as hell and someone will probably notice. If they hadn't already.
As soon as I thought this I froze.
No! No one can know. They will ask too many questions. I thought, growing alarmed again and slowly starting to get out of Magnus's embrace being careful not to wake him.
I was successfully able to do so and after one last quick glance at Magnus I started to tiptoe out.
"Leaving so soon, darling?" I heard an amused sounding voice from behind me and I quickly turned around locking eyes with sleepy golden green ones.
I stayed quiet. Not knowing how to respond.
He smirked at my obvious inability to answer and got up. He stretched, exposing a strip of toned skin just above his leather pants that hung dangerously low on his hips, and made his way towards me.
My gaze lingered on his bare skin for a second too long before I turned my head with a blush.
"Like what you see darling?" He teased resting his hands on my hips and pulling me closer. "I can show you so much more." He whispered seductively into my ear making me shiver and blush even deeper.
"I-I need to go." I said weakly as he nibbled slightly on my earlobe.
"Won't you at least stay for breakfast?" He asked me and pulled away a little so he can look me in the eyes. "You just woke up."
"I can't." I said with a sigh watching Magnus pout. "I wasn't even suppose to stay over. Someone will notice I'm gone."
"Isabelle can cover for you." He said before kissing me.
I kissed him back, not wanting to leave and for a moment forgetting that I have to. But I remembered that I really do have to leave, the second his lips left mine and I could think straight again.
"Magnus, I really have to go." I said pushing him away.
He whined at that and I chuckled. "You're a really needy drunk, you know that?"
"I am not." He argued but smiled nonetheless.
He took a step towards me again but I quickly put a hand on his chest, stopping him. I knew that if I let him continue I won't be leaving anytime soon. Even though I didn't want to, I needed to get back and fast.
"Goodbye Magnus." I said stepping back rather reluctantly. Especially after seeing the sad look on his face.
I really don't want to go.
"Can I at least get a goodbye kiss?" He asked me before I was able to turn around.
After I weighed the pros and cons-pros being that I really want to kiss him and cons the fact that I need to get home-I stepped toward him again and brought my lips to his in a sweet kiss.
The kiss ended far too quickly for the both of us and even as we pulled away he didn't let go of my sides.
"I need to let you go now, right?" He asked me with a small smile.
"Yes, you do." I said kissing him on the cheek quickly before stepping back.
This is really starting to resemble a dance. I thought and almost chuckled at the thought.
"And I am sure you want to get back to sleep." I added before finally turning around.
I could hear him follow as I walked towards the door. "I'll call you when I can." I said turning around and giving him one last smile. "Bye."
"Goodbye darling." He returned the smile, leaning onto the door frame and watching me with soft eyes.
I turned around to leave only to be stopped by Magnus calling after me. "And Alexander…" I turned around confused. "Good morning." He said with a wink before closing the door shut.
I smiled slightly before remembering that I really need to go and that was when I started running. Running down the stairs and all the way to the Institute.
"Look who's just coming back now." I turned around hearing Izzy's voice behind me and saw her standing just a few feet away with a knowing grin on her face. "Did you stay the night?" She asked even though she already knew the answer to her question.
I blushed. "Not like that."
She looked at me in disbelief.
"I'm not lying." I said, my cheeks burning."We haven't done…that…yet."
"You have been dating for two months and haven't done anything?!" She was looking at me like I was an alien.
"I am not you." I said wondering how the hell I ended up talking to my sister about my sex life. "And he isn't pushy."
It was the truth. He hasn't pushed me to do anything but I could see that his patience was wearing thinner and thinner. I didn't know how long the 'not pushy' thing will last. I was hoping for at least another month. I'm not ready yet.
Just thinking about going that far with him made my cheeks heat up in a way that just can't be healthy.
"Then why are you coming back just now?" Izzy asked me curiously, effectively snapping me out of my thoughts.
"He is a clingy drunk and we fell asleep on the couch." I explained. As I spoke Magnus's peaceful face popped into my head, making me smile.
She was about to say something but I cut her off. "Look, can you at least let me shower and change first? Then I will answer any questions you may have."
"You promise you will?" She was looking at me skeptically.
I sighed and passed my hand through my hair. "Yes, I will."
"Then you can leave." She said formally, her lips lifting up at the corners forming a small teasing smile.
I laughed. "Be right back."
I turned around ready to go when her gasp stopped me.
"Umm…Alec…" I looked over my shoulder at her shocked face.
She was staring at my back in disbelief. I looked at her questioningly before I remembered.
The sign.
I glanced down and observed with wide eyes and flushed face that it was still there. Still as glittery and readable as before.
By the Angel, I walked through town with that. The thought made me blush even harder. I can't believe I forgot about it.
Embarrassed and making plans for all the different ways I can kill Magnus, I glanced back up at Izzy who looked half shocked and half like she was suppressing a laugh.
"Don't ask." I said before practically running out off the kitchen and to my room.
After I showered and put on some clean clothes there was nothing more I could do to stall any more so with a sigh, I exited my room and went towards the living room to talk to Izzy.
I really didn't want to do it but I knew I had no other choice.
As I entered the living room she just looked at me in silence, indicating for me to sit down next to her. I did so and took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down a bit and ready myself for her questions.
"So first of all, I'm really hurt you didn't tell me."
"I know." I said feeling guilty again.
"I thought we were close Alec."
"We are. I just…" I didn't know what to say to not hurt her further. Couldn't find the right words.
I sighed. I'm hopeless.
"Fine. I'll let it go. But only if you tell me what happened last night." She said with a smirk.
"Magnus seems to be very possessive." I said quickly before I had a chance to think about it. It's better to get through this fast and truthful.
She raised an eyebrow at me in question. "Did someone grab you or something?" She was still smirking and I knew she had meant it as a joke but she had actually hit the nail right on the head.
"It was a phouka." I exhaled remembering last night.
She looked at me surprised and shocked. "And he was your knight in shining armor? Cute."
"I could have taken care of it myself but then they started arguing which ended up in him practically signing his name over my ass." I said trying to look upset but a small smile still crept onto my face. I couldn't help but find his possessiveness sweet. Even though he had ruined one of the best kept pairs of pants I owned.
She looked at me for a minute before smiling softly. "It seems a lot happened after I left. But tell me, where did you two meet? How did this even start?"
"Do you remember the night we went to the club and I disappeared for a while?" I asked in a whisper. I wasn't able to get my voice to come out any louder.
"There?" She exclaimed in disbelief. "You didn't even want to go and you ended up meeting him there?!"
I nodded. "He flirted, followed me, flirted some more, kissed me, gave me his number, enchanted it so I would need to call him and now here we are." I explained all in one breath afraid that I won't be able to say it otherwise.
She looked at me, her mouth slightly agape before hugging me tightly.
"What is this for?" I asked returning her hug with a smile.
"I don't know. I'm just happy that's all."
"You shouldn't be this happy you know." I joked.
"I don't care. I am, so deal with it."
I laughed at that.
"I haven't seen you so happy in a while." She mused moving a bit out of the embrace. "I like seeing you like this. You really seem to care about him a lot."
I blushed lightly and only nodded not exactly sure what I feel about him myself.
"And Jace?" She asked hesitantly.
"It's getting…better." I answered truthfully.
"I have one more very important question for you." She said suddenly turning serious. I tensed not sure what to expect. "Is he a good kisser?" She asked me dramatically before breaking into a grin.
I laughed. "A great one."
Before she had time to comment my phone started ringing.
"Just a second." I told Izzy before taking it out off my pocket.
I looked at the caller ID before answering: It was Magnus.
"Hello." I answered a little confused. Why is he calling so soon?
"Come back." He pleaded from the other line.
So that is why. "Magnus I just left your loft less than an hour ago." I pointed out.
"Yes I know that." He answered sweetly. "And now that you have said hello to everyone you can come back."
I laughed. "I don't think so. I have training."
"Skip it."
"I can't Magnus." I insisted even though I had wanted to go back the second I exited his apartment. But that was something I couldn't do.
"I miss you. Skip it, please." He pleaded again.
"You're still drunk aren't you?" I asked suspiciously.
"I am only drunk on you darling." He purred making my cheeks heat up. "And I want more." It was a seductive whisper that sent shivers down my spine and made it very difficult for me to resist the urge to go back there right now.
No. I can't do that.
But my self control was burning low and I groaned, knowing that he will get his way anyway so I better agree now. "Fine. I will come after morning practice."
"Thank you darling." Even without seeing him, I knew he was smiling. "See you later."
"Bye Magnus." I ended the call and looked into Izzy's amused eyes.
I sighed. "Don't say anything. Just cover for me later." And with that I got up and headed for the training room, wanting it to end quickly so I can go back to Magnus.
I unlocked the door and stepped inside.
"Magnus?" I called inside as I started towards the living room.
No answer.
Maybe he went out. I thought getting a little uncomfortable. I'm still not used to being in his loft while he's away.
As I entered the living room and glanced toward the couch my heart fluttered at the sight.
He was sleeping peacefully on it. He had changed his clothes but his hair was left unstyled, fanning out on the pillow in all different directions.
He had probably fallen asleep after taking a shower. I thought with a smile.
I walked towards him and covered him with a blanket that was thrown over the side of the couch. Without thinking about it, I kissed his forehead. My cheeks burned slightly after I realized what I had just done. I didn't even know I was doing it until it was too late. Taking care of people just naturally came to me. After so many years of taking care of my siblings it shouldn't be such a surprise.
But I couldn't stop the feeling of embarrassment. This was Magnus after all.
Since I didn't want to wake him up but didn't want to go home either-after all, I had promised him I would be here-I made my way to the kitchen after hearing my stomach rumble. I was careful not to make any loud noises that could wake him.
After raiding his fridge for ingredients to make lunch with I started cooking. Coming here right after training and not eating anything that day was taking a toll on me-and I knew from seeing my siblings after a night of partying that he will be hungry so I cooked enough for two. I blushed slightly at the thought of cooking lunch for him.
I had learned how to cook shortly after Izzy tried to start cooking for us and I got tired of eating takeout. It was a need more than a want for me but it didn't take long for me to actually enjoy it a little. Not that I will ever admit that to anyone. I didn't know a lot of recipes, just enough to keep my brothers and I alive when Izzy tried to take another stab at cooking but it was all edible so no one complained.
While the food cooked, I prepared a pot of coffee before turning back at the task at hand.
MAGNUS POV
I woke up to the mouthwatering smell of food. It made my stomach rumble hungrily but as I started to wake up fully I also started to question it. I live alone. Right?!
My head still throbbed a little-but it nothing compared to this morning-and my stomach also calmed down but as I sat up I couldn't remember who the hell was in my kitchen.
I got out from under a blanket-which I also didn't remember covering myself with in the first place-and tried to remember what happened.
I remembered Alexander leaving, me trying to get him to come back, making a potion, showering and falling asleep. There was nothing more than that.
But then who is in my- my thought was cut short as I entered the kitchen and saw an oh so familiar person standing by the stove.
I blinked a few times. Am I dreaming?
I'd know that black messy hair and worn out clothes anywhere. Even if he has his back turned to me and is COOKING in my kitchen!
Not caring if it is a dream anymore I quietly made my way towards him and snaked my arms around his waist.
He didn't look surprised-probably heard me coming, being a Shadowhunter and all-but did tense into my embrace for a second before relaxing again.
I smirked. Used to getting this reaction from him.
"Hello darling." I kissed his cheek. "May I ask what are you doing? Are you cooking for me?" I asked with a grin.
He blushed. "I-I'm hungry." He stuttered. His eyes were fixed on the frying pan. "And I thought you would be too so…"
I chuckled, turning my blushing Shadowhunter so that he was facing me.
"No need to be embarrassed, sweet cheeks." I whispered into his ear while holding him tightly. "I love that you're cooking for me."
And it was the truth. It has been a really long time since someone last cooked for me. And the mere fact that it was Alec was more than nice.
I kissed him but he broke away, way too quickly for my liking.
"The food will burn." He said with a small smile and turned back to the stove.
I sighed wanting to kiss him again but choosing to let him be, instead sitting at the kitchen counter and watching him cook.
"How long have you been here?" I asked curiously.
"About half an hour." He answered glancing up at me quickly before looking back towards the food.
"Why didn't you wake me up?"
"I couldn't do that. You looked tired and terribly hungover when I left this morning so I didn't want to wake you." He said quietly.
I smiled at how shy he was acting.
"Oh, and I made you coffee." He said glancing towards my-barely used-coffee machine which was full of freshly brewed coffee now.
I smiled at him before going to it and pouring myself a cup.
"Aren't you domestic today." I teased him and was rewarded with a new blush.
Oh, how I love that blush. I thought feeling incredibly happy.
"It was a reflex." He murmured and continued when I looked at him questioningly. "I always take care of my siblings after a night out so I can't help but do it for you too." He was avoiding my eyes, looking incredibly red.
I was dumbfounded for a second before pulling him into my embrace.
"I love that you care enough for me to be like this. It has been a long time since I had someone to take care of me." I admitted before claiming his lips. This time not letting him pull away.
"Magnus…The food." He reminded me halfheartedly and I absently flicked my wrist, turning off the stove before pressing him against the counter and kissing him again.
It took us a long time to break out of our incredibly heated make out session but neither of us complained. After we finally did he finished cooking the food and we ate. Him apologizing for it not tasting too good. To which, I assured him was wonderful and that because he had cooked it for me was the best meal I ever ate. To that he blushed and we ended up in another heated make out session. But who was I to complain? The boy's lips on mine made me shiver each and every time.
Eventually we ended up laying on the couch, watching TV, and kissing every now and then. It was surreal.
But I knew my perfect afternoon wouldn't last much longer as he started glancing towards the clock.
I was just about to sigh when I got an idea. "Darling…"
"Hmm." Was his only answer as he snuggled against me.
I smiled. Maybe this won't be such a hard task after all. "Will you stay the night?"
Yes, I know. I'm kind of overdoing it with the cute scenes but I can't help it. I just love them too much.
Tell me what you think. Your reviews are making me want to write faster so they would be very appreciated.
And yes I know, not my best work but it was either this or wait another two weeks.