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Alec reached at Magnus's clinic with a whinning Max on his side. The moment he stepped in, Alec noticed it wasn't a regular dentist office with boring white walls neither did the smell of meds attacked his nose. It was a pleasant environment with the walls painted in light yellow colour and decorated with small cloud drawings. Few posters were hung on how to keep teeth clean. The air had a sandalwood fragrance which felt different but in a nice way. What Alec liked the most was the low music played in the background. He looked down and saw Max admiring the place as well
Alec walked over the reception "Hi. I'm Alec Lightwood and I came here for my son. He's having toothache" The receptionist, Simon nodded with a smile "Do you've an appointment Mr Lightwood?"
"Actually no. It's our first time..ah..I was recommended by Catarina Loss. She is a nurse in the school where I teach"
"Oh Catarina is very good friend of Magnus. You've come to right place. Please take a seat and fill the form. I'll call you when your turns up" said Simon and handed the form. Alec sat down and Max nudged his father "What's going to happen Dad? Is the doctor going to pull my teeth out?" he figeted with his T-shirt, small eyes twinkling with fear
"No Max. I'm sure it's nothing big. Mr Bane is just going to look at your teeth and then we'll go home" Alec pushed back the curls on Max's head "Why not you read that book. See it's your favourite Batman and Robin" he saw the boy jump from the chair and pick up the book from the table that was kept in the middle. Alec smiled and started filling up the form. When their turn came he took hold of Max's hand and knocked at the door
"Come in" said Magnus
Alec walked in with Max who's eyes widened when he saw the big sliver chair. He clutched Alec's arm with both his hands "Dad No! I don't want to be here. Let's go home"
"It's okay Maxie. Dad is here with you"
Magnus smiled and stood up from the chair. This wasn't new for him. Most of all...infact all the kids were scared of dentist. He had many years of experience how to handle the kids. Magnus walked towards the father and son pair "Hello Mr Lightwood. I didn't know we would meet this soon. Not that I'm complaining"
Alec shook hands with Magnus "Mr Bane.."
"Please call me Magnus. Mr Bane sounds...too boring" Magnus made a face and saw Max smile a bit Alec cleared his throat "In that case you should call me Alec"
"If I'm not guessing wrong...is it short for Alexander?" asked Magnus and got a nod from Alec "It's too long to pronounce so I go by Alec"
"Alexander is much better. It suits you" Magnus then hunched down so he was levelled with Max and Alec was glad he didn't see the tiny blush on his face "So Max right?"
Max nodded
"What seems to be the problem?"
"Nothing! We're going home" Max turned around to leave but Alec stopped him "It's in the right side...lower two teeth"
"Dad No! Why did you tell him? Mr Doctor will pull my teeth out. Look! He has that biiig gun with him" Max squeaked out loud pointing at the tools. Alec cupped Max's face "No sweetheart. Doctor will just take a look" he turned him around keeping a grip on his arm
"No! I don't want to sleep on that chair. Let me go!" Max struggled to get free. Magnus cleared his throat to get Alec's attention and motioned to let the boy go. As soon as Alec loosened his grip, Max ran and hid himself under Magnus's table
"Max come out" Alec raised his voice but Magnus stopped him "Don't force him Alexander. It would help if his mother was here. Kids are more comfortable with their mother"
"Umm...actually...I'm a single father"
"Oh. I'm sorry"
"I'll get him out" Alec took a step but Magnus again stopped him "Let me handle him" Alec nodded and saw Magnus walk towards his table and got settled with Max who scooted away from him "Hey I'm not going to hurt you"
Max shook his head "You will! You have big gun that will pull my teeth" Magnus hummed and placed his hand on his ear and pretended to talk "What? Are you sure? Oh..that's really good news"
Max was confused "Who are you talking to?" Magnus pointed at his jaw "Your teeth is talking to me" Max's eyes widened "You can talk to my teeth?" Magnus nodded "I'm a dentist right? All teeths talk to me"
Max fell for Magnus's trick and he relaxed a bit. The boy moved closer "What did my teeth say to you?"
"Oh your teeth is just fine. It's got little owie so he's asking me to fix it"
Max tensed again
"You do want to eat sweets again right?"
Max nodded
Can I take a look at it?" Magnus asked carefully. He saw Max think about it for few seconds and was finally rewarded with a nod "Will it hurt?"
Magnus gasped "All teeths are my friend, I would never hurt them" Max smiled and crawled out of the table "Daddy! Mr Doctor will not pull my teeth out" he bpunced happily but again clutched his jaw in pain. Alec ruffled his hair "It's Dr Bane Max"
Magnus then settled Max on the chair and talked him through the whole process. He even allowed Alec to hold Max's hand since it was his first time. After he was done Magnus gently closed the boy's mouth "All done Max. You did good"
Max held his head high feeling proud of himself "What is my teeth saying now Dr Bane?" Magnus again made a show as if he was talking to the teeth "Oh your tooth is very happy now Max. But remember to brush your teeth twice a day" Max nodded smiling at him
"And since you were very brave today, I'll give you a gift" Magnus saw Max's eyes widened in surprise and joy "Yay! Dad I'm going to get a gift"
"You really don't have to" said Alec but saw Magnus was already opening a cupboard. The dentist picked up a brown stuff dog and handed it to Max who hugged the puppy "I love it"
Alec smiled "Say thank you Max"
"Thank you Dr Bane"
"You're welcome Max" Magnus saw the boy started playing the toy so he motioned Alec to his right side "I've cleared the cavities for now but do bring him after one week...just a regular check up. And you might want to lessen some sugar in his daily food intake"
"I'll be more careful. Thank you Mr..I mean Magnus... ah...your payment?"
"At the reception counter"
Alec nodded "C'mon Max" he turned around to leave when Magnus called him "Alexander wait"
"Yeah?"
"Actually...I wanted to...if we could...I mean if you don't mind" Magnus pocketed his hands in his white coat feeling nervous but he couldn't stop the blush that crept on his face
"What is it?"
Magnus took a deep breath "Would you like to go out for movies with me?" he hoped Alec wouldn't get angry for asking him out when they just met twice
Alec was surprised at the question. Yes he had a crush on the man but he also knew Magnus had a son which meant he surely must have a wife. Then why was he asking him out. Magnus sensed the hesitation so thought of clearing the confusion "I'm also a single father. Rafael's mother died after she gave birth to him"
"Oh..I'm sorry"
"It's okay. Got use to it. I'll be frank with you Alexander. I felt something between us. It's been years since I dated anyone and I think you're cute"
Alec blushed on hearing the compliment. Suddenly things were looking bright for him. He slowly nodded with a smile "Text me the address"
Magnus chuckled softly and pulled out his cell "I need to have your number Alexander" he saw Alec take the cell and type his number "I'll wait for your message" he then left the clinic with a happy and jumpy Max
Magnus looked at the screen and smirked when he saw Alec had typed his full name. He was excited to meet Alec again and get to know him more. His eyes fell on Rafael's frame "You're going to love when I tell you I'm going out with your Mr Lightwood. Guess we do have like-father-like-son quality as we both like him"
Alec went straight to home with Max. He already called at school and requested a day off. The teacher made lunch while Max played with his new toy. He made sure to charge his phone so he woudn't miss any Magnus's messages. Alec walked in the hall and saw Max had fallen asleep on the floor with the toy safely tucked under his chin. He smiled and picked his son up and lowered him on the couch. Alec softly ran his hand on Max's hair, mind drifting to his upcoming...possible date? Alec didn't know for sure but he was excited "I haven't done this in years and I'm so nervous. You seem to like him too ...he's good right?" he sighed happily "Yeah...we both like him"
A minute later Alec received a message "Tomorow at nine. Carlos Theatre. See you soon Alexander"
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