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"Dad why are you acting so weird?" Max asked his father who couldn't stop bouncing his feet as they waited for their turn. He was at Magnus's clinic and his anxiety was climbing roofs making him a little dizzy and nauseous "I'm not acting weird Max"

Max shrugged. He began swinging his legs and hoped the two adults would talk and say I love you again. Rafael was so counting on him to do his job. Oh yeah...job. His teeth. Max placed his hand on his jaw "Daddy when are we going in?"

Alec pressed his lips and got up from the chair towards the counter "How long will it take?" Simon looked up "I think Dr Bane is almost done with his patient. Five minutes more maybe"

"Okay thanks" Alec eyed at the door. Magnus was in there. MAGNUS...WAS...IN...THERE! Oh God what's going to happen. What should be do? Shake hands or hug him? No no that would be too weird. No hugs for now. Just act normal Alec. You can do this.

"Mr Lightwood. You can go in now" Simon said gesturing towards the door. Max ran with excitement and started pulling Alec's sleeve "C'mon Dad! It's our turn. Let's talk to Mr Bane!"

"What?"

Max figeted with the hem of his shirt "I...I mean to say...Let Mr Bane talk to my teeth. C'mon!" Alec frowned but let himself be pulled by Max. His heart was hammering in his chest when he pushed the door open "Can we come in?"

"Come in Alexander"

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Magnus's voice reached his ears and Alec felt his heart leap to his throat. He didn't feel any butterflies in his stomach because the whole zoo was dancing in him. The teacher took few steps in and saw the man whom he missed like a desert missing rain

"Max can you wait outside for five minutes if the pain isn't too much?" Magnus asked the boy who smiled broadly "Sure Mr Bane"

Alec was confused "Magnus why did you send Max away?" he saw the man cross the distance between them in three large steps. Magnus then caught Alec's collar and slammed their lips together. Alec's eyes widened as he stumbled few steps until his back hit the wall behind.

Alec groaned against Magnus's mouth, lips parting and Magnus took the opportunity to push his tongue past Alec's teeth, deepening the kiss. The kiss was nothing but desperate and rough. The need for air breaks the two mouth apart gazing into each other's eyes lovingly. Magnus runs a finger on Alec's lips "I missed you"

"I...I missed you too Magnus"

"I love you"

"I love..."

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"..ad! Dad! Daddy!" Max called out breaking Alec out of his dream. He blinked and found himself staring at Magnus's door. So that was all a...dream? Alec sighed and looked down to his son "Let's go Dad. I've been calling you for five minutes now"

"Sorry buddy. Let's go" Alec knocked the door "Can we come in?"

MAGNUS POV

Magnus pressed the button "Who's next Simon?" he asked rearranging the papers on his desk. Simon hummed "It's Max Lightwood with his father"

Magnus froze on his seat, heart racing like it was going to explode in his chest. Alec was out there. His Alexander was right outside. Did he come to talk? Oh God what should he say? No no first I should apologise for yelling at him. What if he's still mad? But this might also be a formal visit so he shouldn't get his hopes high.

Magnus straightened his hair and his white coat. Then opened his mouth and blew a puff of air to check for his breath. All clear, Magnus wriggled his fingers and took a long breath. He could hear Simon call out to him again and again so he pressed the button "Send them in"

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"Can we come in?"

Magnus closed his eyes and opened them with a nod. He could do this "Come in"

Alec literally pushed Max ahead of him so he could stall as much time to avoid Magnus's eyes. Max walked in with a smile "Good morning Mr Bane"

"Good morning Max" Magnus greeted the boy and then his eyes settled on the man he had been dying to see for a week. Magnus's breath hitched when he saw Alec. The man was looking handsome as ever just like the first time he saw him in the school. Things were so nice back then. The pain in his heart doubled when he realised he couldn't reach out to him

Alec locked his eyes with Magnus and forced himself not to fall apart infront of him. He so badly wanted to run into his arms and never let go. He was so wrong when he thought he could get over him. Seeing Magnus again only tripled his love for him. He cleared his throat "Hi" he wished softly

"Hello Alexander"

They stared at each other for few seconds before Max nudged his father "That's rude Dad. You should always shake hands when you meet"

"Max.."

"Am I right Mr Bane?"

Magnus swallowed thickly "Y..Yeah" he extended his hand towards Alec "Nice to see you" Alec leaned to shake hands "Nice to see you too" he replied not letting go of Magnus's hand

Max giggled when he saw the two adults started playing who-blinks-first game. C'mon say I love you already, he prayed crossing his fingers

Alec then felt a gentle pull by Magnus but he didn't want to let go so soon. He wanted to keep holding Magnus's hand forever. His eyes fell on his shirt and he blurted out "Nice shirt"

"Huh?" Magnus looked down to see what was so great about his shirt but found nothing special. Maybe Alec was starting a conversation. Magnus nodded "Thanks"

"Nice colour"

"Umm..Thank you?"

"De...design is also great"

Magnus thought how could Alec see his shirt design when he was wearing a white coat on top. He choose to ignore since Alec was talking with him "Yeah. It's embroidery"

Max stood with his mouth wide open. What in the world are they talking about?

Alec nodded, not knowing what else to say about the shirt. He was about to pull his hand back when Magnus spoke "I got it from Pixel's. They are holding a sale if you want to try"

SERIOUSLY? thought Max glaring at the two adults.

"Yeah okay"

Magnus smiled awkwardly and gently pulled his hand back "Yeah...so what seems to be the problem?"

Alec blinked couple of times because he had totally forgotten the reason behind his visit "I've...I mean... Max is having toothache. Right side"

"Left side" Max reminded

"Yeah sorry...left side"

Magnus frowned "Again? I thought his teeths were cavity free. Did you apply the gel I suggested" Alec nodded "Can you check again if it's not a problem"

Magnus smiled "Sure that's my job right" he then asked Max to lay on the long chair and examined his mouth "Hmm I can't detect anything. Maybe we can do an X-ray"

"An X-ray?" Alec frowned "Is it necessary?" Before Magnus could reply Max jumped out of the chair and ran to his father "What did Mr Bane mean? Will it hurt? I feel fine now. We can go back home" the boy didn't even know what an x-ray was but still the word freaked him out "Dad let's go home"

Magnus knelt down next to Max "Relax Max. You won't even feel a thing. I promise" Max shook his head vigorously "No...I'm fine. It's not hurting anymore. Dad please no y-ray"

Magnus chuckled "Its x-ray Max and I'm telling you..it's absolutely safe" Max became so scared that he started crying. He looked at Alec "Daddy please. I wanna go home" Alec came forward and picked Max in his arms "Ssshh..don't cry. Hey you're a big boy now right. Stop crying Max"

"I want to go home. Please"

Alec shared a look with Magnus "I don't think he can do this today. Give me a day...I'll talk to him" Magnus nodded "It's okay Alexander. It doesn't even look that serious. Max can come back whenever he's ready"

"Home Daddy" Max wrapped his arms around Alec's neck. Alec nodded "Okay then...I..we'll go" he gave a small smile. Magnus returned his smile with a nod "Okay"

They stared at each other, both waiting for other to speak first. Alec gave up his hope and reluctantly turned around to walk away. My dream was so much better, he mumbled. His heart ached when Magnus didn't stop him. Magnus's eyes shone with tears when Alec left without saying a word.

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"I'm sorry Rafael. I got so scared when Mr Bane said I had to go for X-ray and my teeth isn't even hurting" Max whispred into the phone. Rafael hummed "I get it Max. I also get scared seeing papa's instruments. Atleast they talked right?"

Max rolled his eyes "Rafael they were talking about Mr Bane's shirt and the sale. Can you believe it?"

"Oh these two!" Rafael blew a puff of air "Don't worry. We cannot loose hope. I'll find a new way"

"Okay. Bye Rafael"

"Bye Max"

TWO DAYS LATER

It was sunday when Alec was placing clothes in the washing machine. He glanced at his son who was watching cartoon and thought of giviing him some snacks. He pressed on the start button and then walked into his kitchen

Phone rang

"Max could you get that?" Alec called out. The phone kept ringing and Alec came in the hall "Max? Why aren't you...?" he saw Max was not in the hall

"I'm in the bathroom Dad!" said Max's voice and Alec picked up the phone "Hello?"

"Mr Lightwood is that you?" came a frantic voice

"Rafael?"

"Mr Lightwood please come home now!"

"What happened? Are you alright?"

"No" Rafael cried which doubled Alec's worry "Rafael why are you crying?"

"Papa...papa" the boy cried harder

Alec's heart started pounding "Papa? What happened to Magnus?"

"Papa is.." Rafael hicupped "...not moving...he's on the floor"

"What?!"

"Please...help Papa"

Alec nodded feeling panic gripping him from all sides "Okay...okay Rafael stay calm...stay with Papa. Don't worry. I'm on my way"

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