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"Papa please tell me who is coming at our house" Rafael pulled Magnus's pant who was busy stirring white sauce for baked macaroni. The dentist lowered the flame and moved his son away from the gas "Rafael how many times I've told you not to come in the kitchen when papa is cooking huh? You know it's dangerous"

Rafael pouted crossing his arms "You won't tell me who is coming for dinner"

"That's a surprise my angel" Magnus winked "But I'm sure you'll be very happy to see them"

Rafael's eyes shone brightly "Is it Madzie? Or...or Jack?" Magnus shook his head "I'm not going to spoil your surprise. Now go play with chairman meow" Rafael made a face and ran out in the hall calling out cat's name. Magnus went back to his cooking with a smile. Max was going to be so happy when he sees Mr Lightwood and Max, he chuckled and added spices in the sauce

ALEC'S HOUSE

Alec buttoned Max's pant and did the collar for fifth time. He was really nervous from inside and almost felt himself freaking out. He didn't tell Max they were going to Rafael's house because he knew his son would never agree to come. The boys were going to be under one roof. The same two boys who couldn't go without fighting even for five minutes. He just hoped the dinner would go well. Max eyed at his father "Are you not feeling well Dad?"

Alec broke out of his thoughts "Yes Max. I'm fine son" Max took a step back "Then why are you opening and closing my pant buttons for last five minutes"

Alec mentally smacked himself "Oh...um..sorry. Yeah so let's go. Just remember behave properly okay" Max nodded "Where are we going Dad?"

"It's a surprise son. A big surprise"

Magnus perked up when the doorbell rang. He let out a laughter when he saw Rafael placed chairman meow down from his lap and run towards the door "I will open the door" he squeaked out loud and turned the knob

Two set of small eyes met each other and suddenly their happy bubble bursted into million pieces. Alec's eyes moved from Max to Rafael who looked like they had become statue. He cleared his throat "Hey Rafael. How are you doing?"

Magnus came around and pushed the door wide open "Hi Alexander. Welcome to my sweet home. Hello Max" he greeted pushing his son out of the way who was still staring at Max like he had grown two heads

Alec gave a light push at Max's shoulder and they stepped inside "Thank you for inviting us. I bought chocolate cake for dessert" he offered the cake to Magnus who took it with a smile "Rafael why don't you show Max your room. You two can play until I get the table ready"

"NO!" three voices spoke together

Magnus heard three no's at once and stared at Alec and the two boys with confusion "What happened? Is something wrong?" Alec chuckled nervously "Nothing... It's...why not the boys play in here so we can keep an close eye on them"

Magnus gave a amused smile "Alexander the boys are old enough to play alone" he glanced at the two boys and was confused on why weren't they happy to see each other

"But Magnus.."

Magnus held his hand on Alec's arm "All the toys are in Rafael's room. It would be lot easier if they played inside. Rafael show Max your room"

Rafael gave a small nod and started walking. He didn't even bother to look back to see if Max was following him. Max looked up at his father "I don't want to play with him Dad"

Alec bend down and gave a light squeeze "Remember what I told you at home. Be nice... do it for Dad.. please?" Max met Magnus's eyes who smiled in return and nodded "Okay" he said in low voice

Magnus saw Max walk slowly where Rafael had gone and faced Alec "What's going on?" Alec rubbed his hands together trying to ease his tension. He just hoped the kids would behave and won't fight just for tonight "Nothing. Max is little shy...that's all"

Magnus nodded "Okay...maybe I'm over thinking. Let's get the table done. Will you help me?" Ales smiled "Gladly"

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"Wow this dish is so amazing. What flavour did you add Magnus?" Alec licked his fingers humming as the delicious white sauce melted in his mouth. He was helping Magnus arrange the table and couldn't stop himself from dipping his finger in baked macaroni.

Alec froze when he saw Magnus was staring at him intently "Sorry...I shouldn't have..." The dentist closed the distance between them and pointed at Alec's lip "You got some sauce over there"

Alec tried to wipe the sauce but his hand was going in wrong direction. Magnus caught his wrist and came a bit closer "May I?" he asked softly. Alec's breath hitched and he kept his eyes locked with the man. He gave a shy nod and Magnus lifted his hand to cup his face. Alec's eyes fluttered close as he leaned into the touch and smiled when Magnus storked his cheek fondly.

Next thing Alec felt was Magnus's soft lips on him and he knew nothing would ever be the same. The kiss was soft and gentle as a whisper just like a light brush of his lips but still Alec felt as if his world had come to a stop. Magnus found himself lost into a new world. He wanted this moment to last forever. He smiled at the warmth and pulled back looking at the flushed face of the man standing infront of him "I think my macaroni tastes much better now"

Alec curled his lips upwards trying his best to hide the blush that was creeping. Magnus sighed happily and thought this was the right moment to confess his feelings. The main reason why he had arranged tonight's dinner. He had to tell Alec how he felt about him. This new sensation that cursed through him all day and was not letting him sleep at nights. He hadn't felt like this for anyone after Camelie died. Alec was different and special. He had to say the four letter word to make it official "Alexander I..I lov..."

A loud crash

Magnus and Alec shared a look before they ran towards Rafael's room. Magnus's eyes widened when he saw broken pieces of a frame. The picture that had Camelie, himself and baby Rafael in it "What happened in here? Are you two alright?"

Rafael clenched his fists as tears rolled down "Max broke our frame!" he lunched at Max who ran and hid behind Alec's long legs "It was a mistake. That cat was trying to bite me!" he pointed at chairman meow ran out of the room

Magnus caught Rafael in his arms "Watch out!" he yelled fearing his son would step on the glass pieces "Alexander let's get the boys out of here. I'll have to clean the room"

"No!" Rafael started thrashing "Papa let me go. He broke my favourite picture!"

"I did not! Your cat was going to bite me"

"Lying...papa he is lying!"

"Rafael calm down angel" Magnus held his son to his chest

"I'm not! Dad..." Max clutched Alec's pants tightly "I am not lying. I was standing and then a cat came running at me. I moved back and hit the table" Alec didn't know what to say. Though it was no one's fault, the kids still ended up in a fight. This was what he was afraid of from the beginning. These two boys can and will never learn to get along

"You are always fighting with me" said Max "You pulled my hair"

"You stole my colour!"

"You tore my flower!"

"You pushed me off the swings!"

Magnus was shocked hearing the two boys bicker. Where they actually in same class? And from the look on Alec's face it seemed this wasn't new to him. He had to make sure what he was thinking was true "Alexander...do they always fight like this?"

Alec had a guilty look on his face. He took a deep breath and spoke "Will you be mad if I said yes?"

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