US - Malec Short Stories

Romance and more... - Part 1

It has been a very stressful few weeks for Alexander and Magnus. They were finally able to take a few days to themselves and both couldn't wait to lock themselves away from the outside World.

They both wanted to do something really special for the other, but living in the same apartment is a bit tricky if you want to surprise the other...

That's why, as soon as they got home, Alexander went to their bedroom and locked himself inside, and Magnus did the same but in the kitchen.

Alexander had noticed how stiff Magnus' shoulders were while they were walking home and wanted to prepare him a warm bath, with scented candles, soft music in the background and rose petals everywhere. He wanted to make him feel like the most important person on the planet, which he already was in the young Shadowhunter's eyes, but they didn't exactly had any time in the past 2 months to demonstrate that, so he wanted to show him properly now that he could. Alexander wanted to feel connected heart, body and soul with his World, Magnus, once again he couldn't wait anymore, he wouldn't wait anymore.

In the mean time, Magnus, who was locked in the kitchen, was thinking the exact same thing. He wanted to do something special for his Shadowhunter, his Universe, Alexander, too. He knew that his Angel wasn't used to big displays of affection or to big gestures, and that's why he wanted to do this for him. He decided he would cook him something, he could very well use his magic to do so, but he wants it to be extra special and he wants to pour all of his love in it.

He started thinking to himself "What to make? What would my angel blooded boy want? Mmm.... Think Magnus... Think".

Suddenly an idea popped in his head. He would make something they could eat comfortably in bed, cuddled up together in order to be close to each other as much as possible. Magnus started taking out all the ingredients he would need and started to cook.

Alexander, who was still locked in the bedroom, remembered that Magnus had bought them matching PJ's and took them out and laid them neatly on the chair at Magnus' desk for later.

He then started to look around the bathroom to make sure everything was perfect and ready for Magnus. He then moved to the bedroom, where he started putting everything in place for the surprise. He was pretty pleased with his work, but he couldn't help be a little nervous because he wasn't used to such romantic displays and he wanted everything to be perfect.

He always thought he would never find the ONE, his soulmate, his World, and he always thought that by displaying affection to your loved ones, you would show weakness, but Magnus taught him that showing your emotions is not a weakness. It's an act of strength. You make yourself vulnerable in front of another person and you give your true self to that person. This for Alec has never been easy, he was brought up to be a leader, to rule and face obstacles with his head and not his heart. He finds it difficult even with his siblings and his Parabatai, he can't bring himself to show what he's feeling to them, even if they know him well enough to understand perfectly what he's feeling. With Magnus though... well with Magnus it's a whole different story. With Magnus it's easy, because with him he can just BE. At first he was afraid, he didn't understand why he trusted the warlock from the get-go. His heart knew why, way before his head did. His head was too stubborn and in denial to accept what his heart already knew and what was right in front of his very own eyes. And to think he even fought against it... well at least until his heart was finally able to overpower his head and finally allow him to be true to himself, be happy. At this thought a smile formed on the young Shadowhunter's lips.

"I don't have any reason to be nervous, I'm with the person I love, my World, and as long as we're together it doesn't matter where or how... all that matters is Us".

In the kitchen Magnus was finishing preparing the little treat for him and Alexander.

He could hear Alexander moving around in the other room and he was curious as to what he was doing in there, so he put the final touches on the dish he made and went to unlock the kitchen door and took the tray of goodies to carry to their bedroom.

Once he arrived outside their bedroom he could hear Alexander muttering something but he couldn't hear what he was saying exactly. He proceeded to knock on the door to make his presence known and a few moments later Alexander unlocked the door and peeked outside trying to prevent the warlock from seeing inside.

He looked at Magnus and then at the tray he was carrying and his heart melted. Magnus had prepared them his favorite dessert, strawberries, melted chocolate and whipped cream on the side. He looked lovingly in Magnus' eyes and brought his hand to his cheek and caressed it with such tenderness Magnus shivered and had to close his eyes to savour the moment and engrave it in his head forever. Alexander than took this opportunity to kiss the warlock's lips, putting one hand under the tray to help Magnus with it, and with his other hand remained o his cheek. After a few seconds he pulled away and ever so softly he said "You really did all of this for me? You shouldn't have, you were exhausted, I could feel it."

"Oh don't worry Alexander, even I my most weak and exhausted state I could and would still prepare you this. And the look on your face just now," he said touching his forehead with the Shadowhunter's, "is so very worth it".

Both smiled at each other and when Alec went to take the tray in his hands, to bring it inside himself and prevent the warlock from seeing his surprise just yet, Magnus stopped him and made a move to enter the room. Alec hen blocked his way and said "Where do you think you're going Mister?"

"I'm trying to enter our room Alexander... why won't you let me in?"

"I have a surprise for you too so... let me take this tray inside while you wait here and then I'll show you ok?"

Magnus smiled and giggled (yes.. he giggles) "Ok Shadowhunter... as you wish", he gave Alec the tray and waited patiently while Alec disappeared inside the room to put it down.

A few moments later he reappeared and went to stand behind Magnus in order to guide him into the room.

Magnus was confused as to why Alexander would go behind him if they had to enter the room and stated to say "Alexander what are you doing? Why are you-"

"Shhh... don't worry about anything. I'm here with you, I've got you" whispered Alec in Magnus' ear, which again made the warlock shiver.

Alec started guiding Magnus into the room with one hand on his eyes and the other around his waist. Once they were inside, Alec kicked the door shut with his foot, 'cause he didn't want to let go of Magnus even for a second.

He brought Magnus in front of their bed and took the hand he had on his eyes away and brought it with his other hand around Magnus' waist, hugging the warlock to him. "You can open your eyes now babe" Alec whispered to him.

Magnus opened his eyes and what he found in front of him left him speechless and made him tear up.

No one in all of his years on this earth has ever done something so sweet and caring for him. Before his eyes stood a room decorated with rose petals everywhere, even on the bed, in the shape of a heart, candles lit everywhere and soft music playing in the background.

The only source of light came from the candles, which gave the room a soft glow and a warm feeling.

Magnus felt loved, appreciated, important and cared for.

Magnus recognized the song playing immediately. It was "Can't Help Falling In Love" by the one and only Elvis Presley. It was his favorite song of all time, and he was amazed at Alexander for remembering that. He only mentioned it once during one of their pillowtalks (which were Magnus favorite moments with Alexander).

At this point the tears that had gathered in his eyes, threatened to fall. He turned around in the Shadowhunter's arms, which never even dared thinking of letting him go, and once he was facing him he cupped Alec's cheeks with both hands and stayed there.

Alec hugged Magnus to him tighter then before and brought their foreheads together, absorbing the moment and feeling at peace.

They remained silent, lost in each other's eyes, never looking away nor blinking. All the noise from outside their bedroom door long forgotten.

The only thing that existed...... Them.