Okay, now before you yell at me for lying let me tell you why. My empty weekend turned into a birthday party, and a bonfire/sleep over. We're good at doing things randomly like that. So I apologize for my empty promise. D:

Cassandra Clare owns the Mortal Instruments series and all of it characters.


Magnus drummed his finger impatiently against his thigh as he sat on the couch and waited for a knock. He felt like time was dragging, he knew it'd only been about ten minutes but it felt like hours. Why was he so damn eager? He couldn't pin it down. Of course he'd bee similarly eager in the case of Alec Lightwood. But the energy was different. With Alec at first, he felt like he was tainting the innocence of a young shadowhunter, which he was in some respects. But with Akol, well the boy was a warlock already, and he was twenty, meaning he'd probably already had some experience. It wasn't like he anyone to hide his sexuality from.

Then again seeing the way Akol had acted at his party around all the people Magnus wondered if he did have any experience. It didn't matter either way to him. Over the texts and the phone call he seemed to be a little more confident. I was entirely possible he just wasn't comfortable around big groups of people. It was like Akol was bits and pieces of Alec, but also himself.

Magnus shook his head. He should think like that. Just because Akol looked like Alec didn't mean he had to be Alec. It would be unfair to Akol if Magnus kept comparing the two boys. He promised himself he would stop doing that, but he couldn't help it. The more he lined up their faces in his head, the more differences he noticed.

For one was the eyes. That was the only one he'd managed to notice last night. But when he poked at his photographic memory he also noticed that Akol kept his hair brushed and smooth, and even though it was the same length as Alec's had been it was much neater, and the cut certainly didn't look like something he had done himself. Akol was better dressed, a simple style, but one that fit him, he wasn't trying to stand out in a crowd, but he wasn't trying to fade away into nothingness either. The clothes were the kinds of thing Magnus would have been delighted to see Alec in but never had. In all the things Alec had frustrated him, Akol didn't.

Magnus wasn't sure how he felt about that fact. While it would certiany be wonderful for him to parade around with the spiffed up Akol on his arm everywhere he went, it would be different. For one Alec and himself had never gone out all that much. Even after Alec boldly declared them an offical item, they didn't leave Magnus' place very often. It had a lot to do with their very different agendas and the rest to do with Alec continuing introvertedness. Magnus closed his eyes and took a deep breath clearing his mind of all distracting thoughts. Akol would arrive soon.

* * *

It was colder today. That was what Akol noticed when he left his small apartment. He probably should have checked the weather, but the sun was shining so he had assumed that it would be warm enough to not wear a heavy winter coat. He was wrong. There was nothing he hated more that deceptive sunshine on a cold day. It got him every time, and yet it continued to happen. It wasn't worth going back inside to grab his winter coat either. The walk to Magnus's flat wasn't very far and would probably only take him six or seven minutes if he was quick. Which he was going to be in this weather.

He pulled out the latest in digital music innovation. Two small wireless earbuds that held more songs than anyone could hope to ever have in their entire life time. Well mundie lifetime anyways. He put them in and turned up the music loud enough to drown any noise that might distract him. He pulled up his hood and then shoved his hands into his thick faux fur lined hoodie that was oh so retro, which was what was all the rage right now. He kept his pace brisk, determined to get our of this cold as soon as possible.

Six or seven minutes. That was anywhere from two to four songs, depending on which ones the device shuffled to. He kept the time by the songs assuming four as his time span, taking the short amount would only disappoint him. He kept his eyes looking forward despite the urge to huddle up to keep warmth, he didn't want to pass up his destination. At the end of song number three he came upon Magnus's flat with a breath of relief. The lining oh his jacket had kept him warm at first but a wind picked up about half way through and now he felt thoroughly like an ice cube.

He pranced to the door and took his content hand from his warm pocket to knock on the door.

* * *

knock knock knock

Magnus's lids flew open. He hadn't realized he'd fallen asleep but he quickly brushed it off and stood, striding to the door. He took a breath to compose himself and then opened the door casually, smiling as he saw Akol huddled in on himself.

"Cold?" Magnus inquired.

This earned a quick scowl from Akol "It didn't look like it was going to be this cold." he argued in his defense.

Magnus laughed "You should invest in checking the weather. Come in before you freeze anymore than you already have." he moved aside to let the younger warlock slip inside. He followed after him closing the door with a wave of his hand as an after though. Magnus saw Akol hesitate at the end of the entryway, not sure where he was supposed to go. Coming very close behind him Magnus bent slightly and whispered in his ear "Den." it was simple enough, you could see all the rooms from the end of the entryway. He could the face beside him warm at the sudden closeness and then scamper away in the direction of the den.

Magnus followed and found Akol lounging on the plush couch leaning on one end. Smirking Magnus took the other end sitting cross legged on the couch, and faced Akol who still look like he needed to be thawed out. Magnus could do that. He cocked his head to the side a bit "Well now you can't be very warm sitting by yourself like that, come here." he beckoned trying to keep the devious smile from creeping onto his face.

Akol looked at the High Warlock for a moment and then scooted a bit closer. Magnus laughed "Not gonna cut it." he said coaxing the boy closer. It worked. He edged closer, close enough to be within arms reach. Magnus could feel the cold rolling off of him in waves. Magnus opened his arms to the boy, offering his body heat.

Akol hesitated for a moment but the crawled into the older warlock's lap grateful for warmth. He felt arms wrap around him and he curled himself closer to the heat. He wasn't going to deny free warmth. Akol closed his eyes his body defrosting in Magnus's arms.

After a moment Magnus brok the silence "How long were you outside?"

Akol's head was feeling fuzzy it took him a moment to answer "mmm about six or seven minutes."

He felt a hand around his chin and then his head was forced up and he opened his eyes to see Magnus staring at him with an amused look on his face "Don't fall asleep on my now. I just got you over."

Akol held back a yawn "I'm sorry, I guess I didn't get enough sleep last night, plus I keep it cool in my house. I get tired when it's warm." He watched Magnus as the high warlock chuckled and then pursed his lips in though for moment.

And then those lips were on his and he wasn't sleep anymore. His eyes flew wide from their ha;f lidded state, but after a moment fell closed, his arms snaking around Magnus's neck, as Magnus kept him cradled in his arms. Magnus's lips were urgent on his his own, pressing and pushing for more, he felt a tongue asking permision inside. Permission granted.Akol though as he open his mouth let his tongue swirl in unison with Magnus's.

The dizzying moment was broken off be a loud obnoxious sound. Magnus pulled away and growled "Damn it." he muttered. He unwound his arms from Akol and gave him a gentle nudge, and the the younger slid back onto the couch looking at Magnus very confused. Magnus looked at him and gave him an apologetic smile "Duty calls." he said and sighed. He walked into the other room leaving Akol along in the den curled onto the couch staring after him.


Well I'm not sure if introvertedness is a word but whatever. I like making up words that seem to make sense. And don't those earbuds sound awesome? I want a pair. Also, what color do you think Akol's magic would be. You know how like Magnus's in blue, what color would Akol have. I've been tossing around a few ideas, and honestly I don't even know if I'll ever use it, but you never know.