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Thirty year old Magnus Bane pulled the gloves off and washed his hands. He walked towards the nine year old Darcy who laid on the silver chair with her mouth wide open. Magnus smiled as he slowly closed her mouth "You're done sweet pea"
Darcy jumped from the long silver chair "No more cavities Dr Bane?" her small eyes twinkling with joy. Magnus laughed lightly and raised his hand to do a hi five with the girl "No more cavities" Darcy said a yay and squeaked out loud "Where's my reward? I was good right? I did not move at all!"
"Ofcourse dear. You were very brave today. You definitely deserve a reward" Magnus then opened a cupboard and picked a small pink rabbit shaped stuff toy and gave it to the girl "Remember always brush your teeth..."
"Twice a day" Darcy completed and ran out of the room with her reward in hand. Magnus chuckled and sat down on his table. This was his daily routine as a paediatric dentist. He loved his profession and all the children that came to him to get treated for their cavities and other minor problems. He had his cupboard full of stuff toys and would reward the children after the session. Ben, Jesse, Claire, Peter, Dracy, Lucas, Emma, Bobby and Joe were the kids who would come every month for regular checkup. He would easily get mix with them and all the children too loved him.
Magnus was a bi and after dating few men and women he got married to Camelie. A year larer Camelie died after she gave birth to Rafael. Magnus loved his son more than anything else in the world. He was the God's best gift to him. Magnus smiled as he thought of his son and adjusted Rafael's frame that he kept on the table and blew a flying kiss to his boy "Love you baby" The phone beeped and he pressed a button "Send in the next patient Simon"
"We're done for now Magnus. Your next appointment is after an hour" said Simon as he checked his diary. Magnus's eyes fell on the wall clock "After an hour? But I've go pick Rafael from school. Can't you ask the patient to come now?"
"Sorry Magnus. The parents are a working couple and their son's school gets over after an hour. If you want I can cancel. Ask them to come in evening" Magnus thought for a moment "No it's okay. I'll go get Rafael early today. I still have an hour right?"
"Yeah"
"I'll be back by then" said Magnus and hung up the phone. He then removed his white coat and took his mobile and car keys and drove to Rafael's pre school.
On reaching Magnus made a request at the principals office to allow him to pick Rafael early. When he got the permission Magnus went to his son's classroom. It was empty so he asked one of the helper where were the kids. He then ended up in the playground where again one of the helper told him about the little accident that happened with Rafael
Magnus's heart raced when he heard Rafael was hurt. He was barely holding himself from panicking. After asking where was first aid room, he quickened his steps eagerly wanting to see his son
"Hey it's okay Rafael..You're a big boy right? It's going to be fine...just a small cut"
Magnus halted his speeding steps when he heard the soft voice. He peeped inside and saw his son on a table crying as the nurse dabbed the wound with the solution. His heart ached on seeing tears in Rafael's eyes but then suddenly Rafael stopped crying when the man beside him held his other hand and spoke softly "You know when I was young...I fell from a big tree" Alec started a story to distract Rafael from the pain
Magnus smiled when he saw how keenly his son was hearing the story. He wondered who was the man... probably a teacher or helper? Whoever he was... definitely God's best work. The thing that amused Magnus was the pained expression on the man's face. It was like he was in more pain that Rafael "See it's all better now" said Alec and sighed in relief. Catarina finished the last knot "You're very brave boy Rafael"
"Thank you Miss Loss" Rafael sniffed back his tears. Catarina then gave two lollipops to the boy
"Rafael should take a day off. I'll talk to the principal and call Mr Bane"
Magnus then spoke from the entrance "Mr Bane is right here" Rafael jumped from the table "Papa!" he ran and showed his bandaged hand to his father "Max pushed me from the swings"
Magnus first hugged his son and then asked "Who's Max?"
Alec's eyes fell on the man and suddenly he felt like he was hit by a pillow to his face that read in block letters reminding him "YOU ARE GAY!" The teacher had long forgotten about his own personal life after he adopted Max. But right now he felt different... his stomach buzzed with butterflies and he could hear soft melody in his head. The man was drop dead gorgeous with a killer smile to compliment his beauty. Wow God...just Wow!
"Max is a bad boy Papa. He pushed me" Rafael again complained with his big doe eyes. Magnus hummed "I'm sure it was an honest mistake"
"No! Max pushed me..you have to punish him" Rafael stamped his foot on the floor. Before Magnus could say anything further Alec quickly walked towards them "Mr Bane, I'm Alec Lightwood. I teach in Rafael's class"
Magnus got up from the floor and shook hands with Alec "Good to meet you Mr Lightwood"
"I'm sorry for this accident. Rafael got pushed from the swing by Max...my other student. I'm really sorry. I should've been there when the kids are playing on the ground" Alec said apologetically
Magnus nodded "I can understand. Handling all the children together is a tough job" Alec saw John, a helper pass through the hall "John! Please bring Max Lightwood from the playground"
"Are you going to punish him Mr Lightwood?" Rafael's asked in cheerful voice and Magnus rolled his eyes
"I'm Rafael but if I'm not wrong you too as Max said dropped his lunch box. Am I right?" asked Alec crossing his hands behind his back. Magnus saw the guilty look on his son's face which matched with the one time he was caught using his after shave lotion. Yeah his son sure was guilty as charged. Rafael looked at his father as if asking to save him. Magnus held his hands up "Don't look at me young man. I won't come in between you and your teacher"
Alec gave an appreciative smile and saw John walk in with Max who was still crying for his cake. Alec hated seeing tears in Max's eyes but he had to be strong. He wasn't a father right now. As a teacher he had to make an impartial decision "Come in Max"
Max walked in and rubbed his eyes. Magnus felt bad for the boys but they had to learn from their mistakes and he was sure Mr Handsome over here woudn't give them any harsh punishment
"Max do you have something to say to Rafael?" Alec asked his son who sniffed "I'm sorry"
"Good. Rafael what about you?"
"I'm sorry"
"Very good. Now for I want you both to write A to Z three times and show me tomorrow. No swings if you don't complete"
Both the boys nodded "I came here to pick Rafael. I've already talked to the principal" said Magnus and Alec gave a small nod "You can take him home Mr Bane. If he's in pain then please don't force him to do his homework. He can complete when he is feeling better"
"Thank you" Magnus held his hand out "Nice meeting you Mr Lightwood" Alec responded with a smile "Same here Mr Bane" their eyes fell on the joined hands
They stayed like this for few seconds until Rafael pulled his father's hand breaking the contact "Let's go Papa!" Magnus snapped back to reality and waved a bye. He definitely felt a connection with Mr Lightwood.
Alec waved Magnus bye, eyes never leaving the spot where he was standing. It had been long time since he felt like this for someone. Like he was connected with Mr Bane
What none of the adults saw was the two boys Max and Rafael exchange glares with each other as if trying to send a message loud and clear 'This is not over'
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