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ALEC'S POV
Alec hicupped as he took his place in the corner of the familiar room that he was dragged back in. Fresh tears fell from his eyes when he thought of the last conversation he had with Magnus. Why did this happen to him. His heart was so sure when he ended up in Magnus's loft. The moment his eyes fell on the sleeping form of the warlock holding his hand, Alec knew this was the man he wanted in his life.
Alec looked at the door hoping it would open any second and see Magnus enter in with his charming smile. But that didn't happen. It had been two days since they last saw each other and it killed Alec from inside, like he was already dead. There was no way Magnus would ever understand him after their last fight. Alec cursed himself. He shouldn't have asked him to leave. If he had tried a little harder and confessed his feelings then things would be different right now.
Alec knew he had very less time left. Three or maybe two days. The shadowhuter so badly wanted to meet Magnus again. He needed to tell him how much he missed him..how much he missed his smile, his laugh, his way of talking..how much he loved him. Alec cried harder, his heart aching like it never ached before "I'm.. sorry Magnus"
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"Magnus open the door!" Jace banged on the wooden frame. The blonde boy was standing with his sister who was equally baffled on why suddenly Magnus had stopped going into Alec's dreams. It had been two days Magnus had locked himself in his room and wouldn't answer any of their questions
"Magnus please talk to us. Alec doesn't have time. Magnus!" Izzy raised her voice. It took another minute of banging before the door finally pulled opened. Jace saw Magnus had a deep frown on his face "Are you alright?" he asked in concern
Magnus glared at Jace and turned his gaze on Izzy "What do you want?"
"What do I want? Magnus what's going on with you? You promised to help Alec but last two days you've done nothing but lock yourself in this room"
"My work is done Isabelle Lightwood"
Jace and Izzy shared a shocked look but soon their expression turned into pleasant smile "You found Alec's true love?"
Magnus rolled his eyes in annoyance "Don't get too excited about it. You won't be liking the name" he turned around. Jace walked until he was face to face with him "Who is it?" Magnus took a pause for few seconds and then pointed his finger at Jace and said as if it burnt his lips "You"
Jace took a step back in shock "What? Me? No no no... this cannot be true" Izzy stood beside her brother and spoke to Magnus "What are you saying Magnus. How can Jace be Alec's... There's some mistake"
"I wish it was a mistake but clearly I'm wrong. Alec's last dream took us here. My loft! And guess who was here in my house?" Magnus glared at Jace as if accusing the boy who was taking Alec away from him. Jace stood frozen on his spot still processing the news.
"No.. I don't believe this. Magnus there has to be some misunderstanding" said Izzy. There was a silence for a while before her eyes widened as she realised one very important point which obviously the two men missed "Jace wasn't the only male in the room Magnus"
The warlock frowned in confusion "What do you mean?" Izzy let out a watery laugh and she ran to give Magnus a hug and then a light smack on his arm "It's you Magnus! You're Alec's true love"
Magnus stared at the girl as if she had grown two heads. Him? Alec's love? Was it actually possible that Alec loved him. No..the thought was too good to be true. But then...
Oh Lilith..
Alec had reached to HIS pandemonium club
Alec was there at HIS favourite restaurant
Alec ended up in HIS close to heart spot at the lake
Alec came to HIS loft
Realization hit Magnus like tons of bricks. Alec wasn't looking at Jace...he was looking at him. His knees threatened to buckle but he somehow managed to stand on his feet. Why didn't he see this before. All the signs were screaming at him and yet he choose to ignore. Why didn't he think Alec could fall for him just like he fell for the boy. The potion worked taking Alec to all Magnus's favourite places and yet the warlock misunderstood the boy.
A deep pang of guilt rose in Magnus's chest when he remembered how broken and hurt Alec looked when he accused him of loving Jace. He yelled and called him selfish. A lone tear escaped from Magnus's eyes "I'm so sorry Alexander"
"Sorry? Why are you apologising?" asked Jace
"When...we came here...I accused Alec of still not getting over you"
"What!?"
"He looked so hurt and asked me to leave. I'm sorry"
"Magnus how could you do this to him? We all saw nothing happened when...I kissed Alec" Jace raised his voice in anger but Izzy held him by his arm "Jace this isn't the time. We still have to bring Alec back" she looked at Magnus "Just answer us. Do you like Alec?"
Magnus smiled like he was waiting for years to this question "Like? Let me tell you Isabelle Lightwood, l do not like Alexander...I love him" he confessed proudly. Izzy's laughed lightly "Magnus I'm so happy"
Jace crossed his arms, narrowing his brows "How do we know you're not lying? A minute back you just called Alec selfish and you obviously don't trust him" Izzy glared at her brother "Jace!"
"It's okay Izzy. He is right. I'm to be blamed. After what I did...I'm afraid Alexander will never forgive me but I'll not give up. I'll go back in there and talk to him...apologise and tell him how I feel. I'll bring him back" Magnus said looking at Jace with confidence shinning in his eyes. It was time to bring his love back to the world he belongs "It's already late now. I'll go back in tomorrow morning"
Jace ran a hand on his hair not knowing what to say anymore. He just wanted Alec back and right now Magnus was their only hope with less than two days remaining. A ring was heard and Magnus picked up his cell "What? How dare he? Don't do anything. I'm coming right now" he hung up and fisted his hands "I'm going to send you back to where you belong Roderick"
"What's going on Magnus?" asked Izzy
"An old enemy has resurfaced again. A warlock who was a good friend of mine but he betrayed my trust and now he's destroying my club. I've to go and stop him" Magnus's hand swirled in the air to make a portal
"Go? But what about Alec?" Izzy asked not liking the idea of Magnus leaving
"I promise I'll be back before morning"
"Want any help?" Jace was already gong for his blade but Magnus shook his head "This is my fight. I'll be back soon" he stepped inside the portal. Izzy sighed "Let's go wait near Alec"
NEXT MORNING
Magnus dropped the wards and knocked at his door, panting heavily. The fight with Paterson went all night long. He was so exhausted that he didn't even have the energy to create a portal. Magnus had to get a cab to reach his house. The door opened and Magnus almost fell but Jace caught him "Whoa...are you alright?"
Magnus nodded weakly "I'll be..fine. Just drained of.. energy...we've to..Alexander" he mumbled barely able to keep himself from passing out. Jace supported and led him inside the hall and made him sit on the couch "Izzy!" he called out who came running from Alec's room "What happened? Magnus?"
Magnus was so tired that he already had closed his eyes but he still kept mumbling "I'm coming.. sorry Alexande..I love...you"
"Jace what's wrong with him?"
"I don't know. He mumbled something of drained energy. Maybe it has to do with his fight with the other warlock"
"He can barely keep his eyes open Jace" said Izzy looking at Magnus who's face was scrunched in pain
"Yeah. Looks like he won't be able to meet Alec today"
"By the Angel" whispered Izzy "This means if Magnus won't go today then tomorrow is our only chance"
Jace could do nothing but nod in answer.
"Alexan...Alexander..." Magnus was still calling out for Alec and it broke their heart. They now knew how much Magnus wanted to meet Alec but today was just impossible for him to go in Alec's dream. It would prove dangerous for him "Jace go bring a cold wash cloth and a blanket. He needs rest. We've to take care of him" Izzy pulled out Magnus's shoes and gently laid his legs on the couch. Jace nodded running inside to bring the items. All day together they took care of Magnus who slept for twenty four hours straight
NEXT DAY
Magnus gasped and bolted upright "Alexander!" he scrambled off to get out of the couch but two hands added pressure on his shoulders "Take it easy Magnus" Jace pushed him back but Magnus swatted his hands away "Get off me! I've to go back to Alexander"
Izzy quickly brought a glass of water and handed it to Magnus "You need to relax" The warlock looked confused "What happened? How long was I out?"
"Twenty four hours"
Magnus's eyes widened "Twenty four hours? This means today is the last day" Izzy nodded "You came exhausted yesterday morning and collapsed on the couch"
Magnus frowned remembering his fight with Paterson "That coward ran away when he couldn't fight me anymore. Anyways where's Catarina? I've to go back to Alexander"
"She will be here any minute. She too had an emergency yesterday. Since you were in no shape to go in Alec's dream, Catarina said she'll be back soon as possible"
The door bell rang and Jace opened to allow warlock in "Hello Magnus. How are you feeling today?" Magnus gave a small nod "I feel fine now"
"These two took great care of you"
Magnus smiled fondly at the two siblings "Thank you" he then faced his friend "Please give me the potion so I can go see Alexander. We don't have much time left" Catarina nodded and went to take the potion. Soon Magnus laid beside Alec and ran his fingers softly on his cheek "I'm coming for you Alexander"
ALEC'S DREAM
Alec sat on the first floor with his legs bend to his chest. Even though Magnus had hurt him, a part of his heart still ached for the man. Today had to be his last day and then he would be gone forever. Alec let out a sigh, closed his eyes and hugged himself tighter. Suddenly he heard the door knob and his head jerked up. Alec's heart thumped so widly that he feared it would leap out of his chest
Magnus stepped in with a small smile and it took Alec's breath away. He wanted nothing more to run into his arms but then Magnus's last words slammed him on his mind. The warlock had called him ungrateful and selfish. Before he knew tears again began to stream down his eyes
Magnus's heart broke when he saw Alec was back in the building. It was his fault. The pain and tears...he did this to the boy. Magnus took a step closer but halted his step when Alec moved away from him "Why are you here?"
Magnus gulped down the heavy lump "Alexander..."
Alec shook his head and hissed at him "No...don't call me that. You know who I am...selfish and ungrateful"
"I'm sorry"
"You don't get to say sorry!"
"I know Alexander"
"You don't know anything!"
Magnus shook his head "Alexander I know"
"I trusted you" Alec hicupped
"Alexander I know" Magnus repeated
"You just don't get it!"
"Alexander...I know" Magnus closed the distance and cupped Alec's tearful face "I know Alexander...I know you love me"
Alec tensed in Magnus's hold and stared at him who gently wiped the tears with his thumbs "You were watching me when we were in my loft. You...saw me" his eyes filled with tears "Everytime you saw me...in all those places club, restaurant, lake...I'm such an idiot for making you cry...for hurting you. I'm so sorry"
Alec didn't know how to react. Magnus knew he loved him but what about his feelings. Does he feel the same way or was this one way street. Magnus sensed the hesitation so he gave a smile "I love you too Alexander"
"What?" Alec whispered
Magnus nodded "Infact I fell in love with you before you did...the day when I brought you in my house from the institute, I promised myself to protect you with my life"
"Why didn't you say this before?"
"I didn't want to force you. I thought...you should be given a chance to choose"
"I choose you Magnus"
"And I choose you Alexander"
They stared into each other's eyes wanting to cherish this moment. Alec sniffed and spoke "Wake me up Magnus. I want to be with you in the real world. Please get me out of here... kiss me and wake me up" Alec pleaded taking Magnus's both hand in his
Magnus nodded with a broad smile "This is going to get over soon. I'll..."
"AAAaahhh!" Alec suddenly screamed and he doubled over in Magnus's hold who's eyes went wide as he struggled to keep the boy upright "Alexander? What happened?"
Alec trembled even more and tore out another gut wrenching scream. He clutched his side unable to stop the tears of pain that leaked from his eyes "Mag.. Magnus...hurts"
Magnus looked worriedly at the boy. He couldn't understand what was happening to Alec. He didn't see any injury or wound. Was it possible Alec's time was up. But that wasn't until midnight then what could be the reason. Another scream and Alec's legs buckled and he curled up on the floor. Before Magnus could do anything Alec's eyes rolled at the back of his head and he passed out
"Alexander!"
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