Chapter 14 Distractions & Confrontations part 2

After drinking the potion Magnus had prepared to cloak his scent, Alec and the warlock had indeed taken that promised stroll around the city, stopping at some of the more popular touristy places. They had even done a bit of shopping, which at first Alec had protested vehemently, and the two were now enjoying lunch together in Central Park.

The scenery was an absolutely magnificent sight; a colorful canvas of reds and yellows clinging to trees and lining the green carpeted park floor. Flowers were still alive and blooming. And the downworlders and mundanes flittering about, were ripe for people watching. Even the various pets running about, added to the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.

They'd found a perfect spot, one giving them a direct view of the beautiful pond that sat in the centre of the park. Although they were glamoured into invisibilty, they didn't want to sit out in the open, as it was a fairly warm day despite the summer having officially ended. So they were both very grateful for the shade and peaceful seclusion that the quickly turning trees offered.

Magnus had conjured a large blanket, big enough for the two of them to comfortably lay out on, and a picnic basket filled with some goodies to go along with the fresh pastries Alec had insisted on purchasing at a nearby bakery. He was sitting upright with his legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles, while Alec layed beside him, the omega's head resting comfortably in his lap. The two were discussing in-depth about wards, and magic in general. Alec had been curious as to how Magnus could have possibly gotten pass the wards at the Institute, to teleport the items he'd insisted on purchasing for him, into his bedroom. Magnus was explaining how most warlocks left themselves a secret backdoor in the wards they created, and it was simply a matter of finding it.

"So you're telling me that you can portal into the Institute, just like that...whenever you want, no problem?"

"Yes," Magnus confirmed as he hovered a hand over Alec's mouth, offering him a grape, his other hand playing gingerly in the shadowhunter's hair. The raven tresses were just so soft, he couldn't help but to continously run his fingers through them. "I can get through just about any ward I want to if I put my mind to it," Magnus explained. "Whoever created your previous wards, did a very lousy job. I'm actually suprised you lot haven't had any break-ins already. It was very easily penetrable. Which is why I made sure to put up new ones."

"And let me guess..." Alec smiled knowingly. "You've of course left yourself a backdoor." It wasn't a question.

Magnus chuckled. "Don't worry darling, I won't sneak into your bedroom at night. Well...unless of course you want me to." His grin was downright devilish as he wiggled his eye brows suggestively, causing Alec to groan, blushing a beautiful pink. The shadowhunter quickly hid his flushed face against Magnus' shirt.

"Let me see you, Alexander," Magnus coaxed, trying to get Alec's face away from the red silken fabric. "You know how much I love it when you blush." He trailed his fingers down Alec's sides, attempting to tickle the shadowhunter. But Alec was swift, and grabbed his hands. Magnus wasn't about to give up though. And the two of them ended up wrestling around on the blanket, trying to tickle each other.

He could definitely get use to this, Magnus thought, trying to catch his breath as Alec succeeded in pinning him down and straddled his lap: spending his days just being with his mate, relaxing and enjoying each other's company.

Someone looking at the two of them would have no doubt found it difficult to believe that they'd only known each other for a few days...a week perhaps. Time was of no relevance though, especially when it came to mates, fated mates. And even more so with Magnus being a warlock. Minutes could feel like days, days like years, sometimes with the opposite being the case. With Alec, Magnus felt like they'd known other forever. Yet at same time, he felt like he didn't know Alec at all...an ever growing craving to spend even more time with his beautiful omega.

A steamy make-out session, and a few minutes later after they'd managed to calm down and a comfortable silence had fallen between them, Magnus asked, "Do you want me to be in the room with you when you talk to your parents or...?"

"I really don't think that will be necessary," said Alec, looking up at Magnus. He was once again laying down with his head resting comfortably in the warlock's lap. "I feel like this is something I need to do alone."

During their stroll around the city, Alec had come to the logical conclusion, that he needed to tell his parents about what had happened. He didn't hate Jonathan, nor did he wish him any harm, but he just didn't want to be around the blonde if he didn't have to be. Maybe some day he would be able to forgive what Jonathan did. But for now, he just wanted his peace of mind, and to be able to focus wholly on his and Magnus' relationship. Magnus had agreed with his decision, adding his own thoughts and concerns. For one, he wanted to stay with Alec until everything was sorted. Which Alec of course didn't think was necessary, and had told Magnus as much.

"I still don't think you need to camp out at the Institute until Jonathan leaves," Alec reiterated, but Magnus shook his head.

"I meant what I said, Alexander. I'm not leaving you there with that...that person around." Magnus could feel his anger flaring up once again and tried not to let it seep into his voice. "If your parents don't immediately show him the door, then you're leaving with me. That was our deal. Remember?"

"I do," Alec hummed, thinking back once again to their earlier conversation. After Alec had told Magnus what he intended to do, not only had the warlock pledged not to leave his side, he had also made it clear that if Alec's parents didn't act as expected, then he would.

"I'm going to burn the bastard alive," Magnus had said. "For his sake, your parents had better show him the first portal back to Idris...preferably into a waiting dungeon."

Alec had done his best to temper his angered alpha, and the two of them had come to an understanding. One which, now looking back, Alec supposed he hadn't taken completely serious at the time, but Magnus obviously had.

If Alec's parents, for whatever reason were to allow Jonathan stay at the Institute, then Magnus would leave the shadowhunter be, if and only if Alec moved in with him. Alec didn't have a problem agreeing to this then, and he didn't have a problem with it now. Apart from the fact that Magnus was his mate, he was falling fast. He was tumbling head over heals, and would love nothing more than to go to bed and wake up, with Magnus' face being the first, and last thing he saw. And besides, the way he saw it, if his parents didn't react how he expected them to, then forget about Jonathan, he couldn't be around them anymore.

"This whole thing is just so annoying," Alec muttered with a groan, more so to himself than to Magnus. "I mean why would he even think to come here? Why now?"

"Who knows?" Magnus said, smoothing his fingers through Alec's hair, and releasing the tiniest bit of magic to soothe his agitated mate.

Apart of him was already starting to regret suggesting this whole courtship thing. The main reason why he'd even suggested it was because he didn't want to rush things, but also he'd wanted to give Alec's family a chance to get used to him...to them. He'd wanted to do things the right way, not just for Alec, but for himself as well. Now, he was starting to think that perhaps they should have just gone ahead and immediately did the Promise Rites; made their relationship wholly official. With what his father told him, and the situation at the Institute, he didn't want Alec out of his sight.

"I hope it doesn't feel as if I am pressuring you, Alexander." Magnus said after a few beats. "To move in with me, I mean. It's really not my intention. I just need to know that you're safe. I honestly don't think I would be able to sleep knowing that there was a possibility of you being in danger."

"It's fine, Magnus." Alec assured, staring up at the warlock with nothing but honesty in his eyes. "I understand how you feel. I'm sure if the roles were reversed, I would feel the same way too. Let's just see what happens. Ok?"

Almost as if he couldn't help himself, Magnus leaned down and captured Alec's lips in a soft, tender kiss, pouring all of what he felt for the shadowhunter into it. "Hmm delicious," he moaned at sweet taste of wine on Alec's lips.

Alec chuckled, then sighed when Magnus pulled away. "I wish we could just stay like this forever," he said, enjoying Magnus' gentle caresses as the warlock's fingers massaged his scalp, the lovely autumn scenery adding to his feeling of contentment.

"I'm sure I could arrange something," said Magnus, smiling down at his mate. "There must be a spell somewhere capable of freezing time."

"Would you really do that if you could?" Alec asked, genuinely curious.

"Sure. Why not? Not this particular moment though. I'm sure we'll have much more time freezing worthy moments than this one," said Magnus.

"For instance...?"

"Well, one specific one comes to mind," Magnus smirked. With that mischievous glint in the warlock's eyes, Alec knew immediately what moment Magnus was talking about. He scoffed and elbowed his chuckling mate in the stomach.

"Ouch," Magnus gave a mock shout of pain, though still laughing. "Get your mind out of the gutter, Alexander. I was talking about a kissing moment...a kissing moment. "

"Right..." Alec drawled, rolling his eyes.

"Ok, ok. You've got me." Magnus admitted. "What better moment to freeze in time than the moment I truly make you mine. Hmm?"

Alec had no retort. He felt a sizzling shiver roll down his spine at the myriad of emotions swirling in Magnus' gaze. The warlock was looking down at him as if he was the most precious thing in world. His golden-green eyes blazed with a fire and a hunger, that threatened to consume Alec's very being.

"Magnus," he breathed. Then Magnus was kissing him again.

That was how the two spent the rest of the early afternoon: relaxing in each other's arms, enjoying each other's company, taking turns feeding each other sweet treats, and just talking about any and everything. At a point, they'd even chased each other around the park, stopping at the pond to feed the ducks. It was almost four o'clock when they decided that it was time to head back to the Institute.

Alec and Magnus stepped out of the shimmering portal with their hands tucked snugly in each other. Now that he was back at the Institute, Alec could feel all of the stress that he'd managed to shed throughout the day, spending time with Magnus, already rushing back full force. He suddenly wanted to turn around and go back to the park.

"Are you ready for this?" Magnus asked, giving his hand an encouraging squeeze. Taking a calming breath, Alec nodded, humming his reply. The two then made their way towards the steps that led into the Institute. It was time to confront the situation head on, thought Alec, get this long over due conversation with his parents, over and done with.

'Great, now the place is going to reek of Downworlders.'

The insult was a whisper. It floated in the air as they walked by the two guards posted just inside of the large double doors of the Institute's entrance. Alec halted immediately, causing Magnus to stop as well.

Although Magnus had heard the insult, he'd chosen to ignore it. After all, it was nothing new to him. It wasn't the first time he'd heard such insults, and would most definately not be the last. Shadowhunters, their ranking notwithstanding, have always thought themselves better than downworlders. And this shadowhunter in particular, was either very brave or very stupid, Magnus thought, to have chanced insulting him. Even with the knowledge of who Magnus was. Normally he would've dealt with the person, shadowhunter or not, by landing them a quick blow. Or, if he was in a particularly good mood, make a quippy comeback. This time however, he wanted to be on his best behavior for Alec's sake. After all, they had much more important matters than silly snide remarks, to attend to.

However, Alec didn't share in Magnus' apparent indifference to the situation. "I'm sorry, what?" He turned to look the two gaurds over, but neither of them said anything, choosing instead to remain stone faced. Alec didn't need a confession though. He would recognize that snobbish, condescending voice anywhere. Raj.

"Is there something you'd like to get off your chest?" Alec had let go of Magnus' hand and was now standing directly in front of Raj, staring him down.

"Alexander..." Magnus sighed, moving back to Alec's side. As touched as he was that Alec wanted to defend him, he didn't want them causing a scene. Not right now.

"Magnus..." Alec turned determined blue eyes on the warlock for a brief moment, before turning his gaze back to the shadowhunter, whose snide comment had only succeeded in fueling the fire already burning inside of him. "If we don't stomp down these moments of bigotry and disrespect when they arise..." his eyes bore into the overly cocky beta, "...then they'll only persist. What is it you were you saying?" His question directed at Raj.

After several beats, seeming to find his voice, the dark haired shadowhunter straightened his shoulders with a huff and spoke up. "Look, I'm not saying anything that we're not all thinking here. Of all the people you could've picked as your mate..." Raj looked Magnus up and down, a look of disgust marring his usually handsome features. "...you chose a filthy downworlder rat." It appeared as if once he'd started his rant, the beta just couldn't seem stop himself. "You're a disgrace to your family. A disgrace to your..."

Alec would've liked to say that he was surprised, but he wasn't. The only thing that had some what surprised him, was not what Raj was saying, but that it had taken this long...that it was only now just happening. It was rather brave of Raj, Alec had to admit, to come out and express what almost everyone was most likely thinking. Alec wasn't stupid. He knew that most of his fellow shadowhunters resented him for his choice. This was only to be expected. He'd gone completely contrary to what had been expected of him. And besides, it's not like he hadn't seen the looks or heard the whispers every time he walked into a room, he just hadn't allowed any of it to bother him...and it didn't. But he would be damned if he allowed anyone to insult Magnus, especially in his presence.

Before Alec could react however, Magnus struck. A rope of red magic shot forth from the warlock's fingers like a bolt of lightening, striking the shadowhunter, wrapping itself around his neck, cutting off his rantings.

Alec's eyes grew wide, watching as Raj began convulsing, the beta's hands instictively going to his neck as he fought to breathe.

"Magnus..." Alec gasped. The other gaurd who had been standing next to Raj - also a beta - quickly jumped back with a shout, getting into a fighting stance with his seraph blade drawn at the ready.

Magnus could take any insult. But what he would never accept, was someone insulting his mate. "Listen you sniveling little insignificant speck..." he spat dangerously even as Raj started turning an ugly shade of blue, his eyes bloodshot and briming with tears. "It will do you well to mind your words when next you're addressing my mate. Infact..." Magnus paused, his now dark, almost black eyes narrowing. "I suggest you forget Alexander's entire existence all together."

Other shadowhunters who had been milling around and took notice of the confrontation, started converging on the scene...some with their weapons drawn. Alec moved quickly to stand as a blockade in front of Magnus, seemingly ready to shield the warlock from any oncoming attacks. "Stand down," he ordered in a controlled voice, booming with authority. The eight or so shadowhunters immediately paused their advancement, looking around at each other with confused mutterings, not sure of what they should do. Alec really wished he had his bow in that moment. Not that he thought the situation would get to the point of him needing it, nor would he ever want to harm his fellow shadowhunters, but... As the saying goes: 'better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have'. Thus, he would have felt a whole lot better if he had it.

"Magnus." His voice held a sense of urgency. Alec glanced back at the warlock momentarily with worried eyes, before quickly focusing back on the shadowhunters gathered in the entrance hall. He knew he couldn't trust them not to attack Magnus if they saw an opportunity to. The scene looked bad. And even he had to admit that as things stood, technically speaking, they would only - and rightfully so - be trying to rescue their fellow shadowhunter.

But what Alec didn't know, was that Magnus had already placed a protective bubble around the two of them that would shield them from any possible attacks. The omega seemed to have forgotten - perhaps caught up in the heat of the moment - that Magnus was one of, if not the most powerful warlock alive. And if need be, Magnus could handily take on the entire Institute of shadowhunters. So in essence, him standing as a blockade in front of Magnus wasn't necessarily protecting the warlock from the shadowhunters if they were to attack, but it was actually the other way around.

"Please let him go," Alec implored. But Magnus made no move to release the slowly suffocating shadowhunter.

"The idiot insulted you," Magnus growled, the glamour over his eyes falling momentarily.

"Yes, and you as well, but that..."

Magnus scoffed at that, cutting Alec off. He was absolutely livid. The demon within him...the proud alpha that he was...wanted to rip the insolent beta's head off. In that moment he didn't care about being insulted, he cared about Alec. Challenging such a powerful alpha as Magnus was bad enough, but insulting his mate...and in his presence... No self respecting alpha would stand for that. And most especially not Magnus.

"We can deal with this another way, Magnus." Alec went on. "Preferably one that doesn't involve causing a strain on shadowhunter/downworlder relations. He's not worth the trouble..." And even as Alec spoke, a battle clad ready looking Izzy came into view.

"Don't you idiots have anything better to do?" She addressed the eight or so shadowhunters, some of them looking like they were just itching for a fight, as she sashayed into the entrance hall like the true alpha that she was. "Leave!" She bellowed after a few beats, when none of them made any effort to move.

Almost reluctantly, the shadowhunters began leaving the scene. Probably returning to their ever constant training, Magnus thought momentarily as he felt Alec's hand come to rest in the middle of his back.

"...it's alright..." Alec was saying, his voice calming the angered alpha. "Just let him go." He gestured with a tilt of his head towards the still spasming Raj. With a heavy sigh of exasperation, Magnus clenched his hand into a fist, causing the fiery rope of lightening around Raj's neck to tighten in one final squeeze, before he yanked his hand back, releasing the shadowhunter.

Raj went flying backwards, crumpling to the floor some few feet away, holding his throat as he gasped for air.

Alec breathed a sigh of relief. The last thing they needed was a war on their hands. And had Magnus killed Raj... He didn't even want to think about what the death of that idiot could have triggered. He knew Magnus would never purposely hurt anyone, and that the brunt of the warlock's anger wasn't really directed at Raj. But with everything going on, they were both obviously on edge. Any other day, and Raj might have of gotten away with his snide little remarks. But unfortunately for the big mouthed beta, he'd chosen the wrong day to showcase his ignorance.

"You guys certainly know how to make an entrance," Izzy chuckled as she approached them, not sparing the still gasping shadowhunter on the floor a second's glance.

Magnus shrugged, his anger already waning. "What can I say," he addressed Izzy with a flourish of his hands. "Who doesn't like a grand entrance?"

Raj grunted as he slowly pulled himself up from the floor, one hand still at his now bruised neck. "You son of a..." He started to lunge forward, but stilled as Magnus stepped forward as well to meet him with a hand extended in offering, his fingers dancing tauntingly with blue sparks of magic wrapped around their black colored tips.

"You were saying?" Magnus raised a brow, his intent clear. Make a move and I'll set you ablaze, consequences be damned.

But smartly, Raj instead turned his attention to Izzy. "Aren't you going to do something about this?" He asked.

"Oh, shut up Raj," Izzy drawled in clear annoyance. Raj looked incredulous. "You're lucky I don't have you thrown in a cell." She moved to stand next to Magnus, placing her hands on her hips. "With all the complaints about your attitude..." She trailed off. "You might wanna watch your back."

Raj huffed angryly, glaring at the three of them before quickly storming off. "And don't think that your behavior will go unpunished," Izzy called after him. Although she didn't yet know the full story of what had just happened, she was pretty sure that she could proffer a quick guess. Raj has always been problematic; since the very moment he arrived. And especially when it came to dealing with the downworld. The Institute have had far too many complaints about his behavior to count. Perhaps a transfer was in order. Wrangel Island maybe, Izzy thought with a devious smile, as she turned her attention back to her brother and his mate. "Are you guys ok?" She asked as she reached out and pulled Alec in for a warm embrace.

Alec returned the hug, taking a deep breath of his sister's familiar scent; lavender and jasmine. Though a very sweet scent for an alpha,he'd always found that it had a way of calming him. "We're fine," he said before stepping back. He hadn't missed the look in Izzy's eyes, or the undertone in her question. She wasn't just asking him if he was alright after whatever had just happened with Raj, but she was also asking with regards to what had happened during breakfast that morning; the reason he'd needed to get away from the Institute so badly.

Then, to both Alec's and Magnus' surprise, Izzy pulled the warlock in for quick hug as well. Alec couldn't help the smile that attacked his face as watched his sister and mate. He could tell that she had decided to make an effort where Magnus was concerned, and he very much appreciated it.

"By the way..." Izzy started as she stepped away from Magnus. "What in the Angel's name was that all about...?" She jerked a thumb over her shoulder in the direction Raj had stormed off in.

"Just Raj being insufferable," said Alec. "But I'll explain everything later." With that, he then turned serious eyes on Magnus, folding his arms across his chest. "Was that really necessary?"

"What?" Said Magnus, looking truly oblivious for about a second, before turning serious. "He insulted you, Alexander. I don't care how slight, I won't stand for it. And besides..." Magnus shrugged. "It's not like he was truly in any danger." Magnus feigned a look of nonchalance, but Alec could tell that he was being very serious as he glanced briefly with a menacing look in the direction Raj had gone, before once again schooling his features. "If I was going to kill him, I would've simply set the idiot on fire. Much easier...and dreadfully painful."

"Oh for the Angel's sake," Alec groaned, rolling his eyes in exasperation. Then after a moment said: "Amittedly he deserves a good kick in that mouth of his. But, I don't think you needed to go all alpha mode on him like that. You could have killed him, Magnus." Alec stressed. "I don't want you getting into any trouble...especially because of me."

Alexander was just going to keep surprising him at every turn, Magnus thought as reached for Alec's folded arms and pulled them apart. The fact that in the face of danger, or atleast what Alec had perceived as danger, his mate's first instincts were to protect him...even against his own people... Magnus had never felt more cherished in his long life. None of his past lovers would have done such. Stand as a blockade in front of him? They would've instead been hiding behind him, using him as their shield. Magnus couldn't help but fall even more in love with his sweet omega. He'd even noticed how surprised some of the shadowhunters who had come to Raj's rescue had seemed; as if they still doubted whether Alec had truely chosen him, a warlock, as his mate. Well, if there was ever any doubt...now, both he, and them knew for sure

'I don't want you getting into any trouble.' Magnus repeated Alec's words with a chuckle in his mind. He was trouble, he thought as he pulled Alec into a loose embrace. He wanted to say that if he'd actually gone 'alpha mode' on Raj as Alec had suggested that he had, then the beta would've been ashes laying at their feet. But out loud he said:

"Ok, I admit that that might have been a bit much. Tell you what..." he cupped Alec's cheek in one hand, smoothing his thumb against the pale skin. "The next time someone dares to insult you, I'll simply turn them into a frog...or better yet still, a lizard. How about that?"

The warlock looked genuinely proud of himself. But Alec was having none of it. "That's not funny," he admonished.

"Not even a little bit?" said Magnus, scrunching up his face comically, as he made a gesture of putting his thumb and pointer finger close together.

Alec tried to maintain his mask of seriousness, but had trouble managing it as a smile threatened to break free of his pursed lips. He couldn't help but imagine what the ever annoying Raj would look like as a little lizard, stuck in a vivarium feeding on flies. Finally he just gave up, bursting into fit of laughter.

Izzy couldn't help but chuckle at their back and forth. "You guys are too cute," she cooed, enjoying seeing her brother blush in embarrassment. She felt genuinely happy for him. Whatever doubts she may have had about him and Magnus, were quickly fading. Just seeing the way the warlock and her brother flowed with each other, they seemed to understand one another... There was no doubt about it. They were truely fated mates.

Sighing, Alec leaned his forehead against his silly alpha's for a moment, catching his breath. He'd really needed a good laugh. Magnus gave him a quick kiss on the forehead, before he turned back to Izzy; who for a brief moment, he'd actually forgotten was still there.

"Are mom and dad around?" He asked as Magnus once again took his hand in his. The three of them left the entry way and made their way into the large entrance hall.

"Should be in their office, last I checked," said Izzy. "By the way..." She glanced sidelong at Alec. "Can we talk later when you're done with mom and dad?"

"Sure. What's going?" Asked Alec.

"I'm not sure yet, but that's what I want us talk about," said Izzy, rembering her encounter with their mother in the training room earlier. But she didn't want to mention Jonathan in front of Magnus. She wasn't sure what the warlock knew and didn't want to accidentally reveal something that her brother, perhaps wasn't yet comfortable with revealing. After all he hadn't even wanted her to know. If she hadn't overheard him with Clary talking about it, she would have never known. And even then, after she had confronted him about it, begging him to report the incident, he had strongly refused, swearing her to secrecy.

After chatting with Izzy for another minute or so, Alec and Magnus headed for his parents' office which was located on the first floor. Alec felt an anxious determination. He felt that the sooner he talked to his parents, the sooner his life could go back to normal. Well, normal for him anyway.

Magnus ignored the looks from the shadowhunters they passed, choosing instead to admire the architecture of the old church. The few times he'd had the pleasure of visiting the place over the centuries, hadn't cured his fascination or appreciation of the building. The place felt like it had been ripped straight out of history; frozen in time, with it's high ceilings and stained glass windows. Every inch of the building was intricately designed. Even with the more modern upgrades added over the years, the place still invoked a certain reverence. It gave Magnus a wistful feeling of nostalgia.

As Alec's parents' office came into view at the turn of a wide corrider, Magnus stopped, causing Alec to stop as well. He pulled Alec against him in a loose embrace as he leaned against the brown wood finished wall. Alec pressed himself closer, buring his face in the curve of Magnus' neck, letting the alpha's scent wash over him, bringing calm to his fraying nerves. "I just want to apologise for loosing my temper earlier," said Magnus. "I seem to be loosing it a lot today." He combed his fingers gently through Alec's hair, once again releasing a bit of soothing magic. "I know this has been a very stressful day for you. And I hate the thought that I might have only added to it," he contined, obviously now having some regrets about loosing his temper with Raj. Although admittedly, there was no doubt in his mind that given a second chance, he would have most likely reacted the exact same way.

"There's no need to apologise," said Alec. His words were muffled against Magnus' shoulder, but the warlock heard them anyway. "You've been everything I've needed you to be today...and more," he added when he pulled back, gazing into Magnus' eyes. "And honestly, if you hadn't shut that idiot up, I probably would have done so myself. Such an ass." Alec chuckled.

"Does that happen alot?" Asked Magnus. "The insults I mean." Just the thought of his Alexander having to go through something like that on a daily basis, and because of him, just... It was just unacceptable. Magnus felt foolish that he hadn't even thought about such a possibilty before now. He knew the niphillim to be a very closed minded species, and that they would most likely never accept him completely...after all, he was 'stealing' their most prized possession. But never once had he thought that Alec might be insulted or bullied over it.

"This is the first time anyone, outside of family, has had the boldness to say anything to me about our relationship," said Alec "There's been whispers though...but nothing I can't handle. So don't worry about it."

"As if that were even possible," Magnus chuckled. "I'm always going to worry about you, Alexander. It's one of the main rules of having a mate. You get to worry about them."

Alec leaned his forehead against Magnus'. "I should probably go in before they come out here," he whispered.

"Are you sure you don't want me to come in with you?" Offered Magnus.

"No. I need to do this alone."

"Alright. But don't forget that I'm right outside the door if you need me."

Alec nodded. "I won't. But will you be fine out here alone? I could call Izzy to come and keep you company."

"Oh, don't worry about me." Magnus snapped his fingers, causing a book to appear in his hand. "I've been meaning to catch up on some reading anyways." He held the book up in front of Alec face. Relationships for Dummies.

Alec chuckled, rolling his eyes before leaning in for quick kiss. "You're ridiculous you know that?" Magnus smiled, humming his reply. With that, Alec stepped back and turned towards his parents' office door.

AN: Hey guys, I hope this chapter didn't feel too much like a filler. I promise things are about to heat up real soon...in more ways than one.

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