Noticing Magnus' reaction, he couldn't stop himself from smirking. "We were about to fight a demon army. How could facing the Clave be worse than that?" That hadn't been the real reason, but it had been part of it. It would take to long to explain how he'd been too afraid to accept his feelings and Magnus had been afraid that he'd just been Alec's first fling. Later, once they knew more about their current situation, he'd tell him about what had driven him to break a few Laws in front of everyone. "And our interest in sexy, sexy warlocks." Magnus wouldn't understand the comment but Izzy's description of Magnus was correct.
"Being worried about PDA seemed pointless after that kiss and he took me to a few places where being gay wasn't something to hide. It made me realize that I didn't need to hide anymore." Maybe that was why he didn't mind the little touches that this Magnus was giving him, having to force himself not to react the way with his Magnus. "He does save most of the worst pet names for private." Jace would never let him live it down if Magnus called him sweet pea in front of him.
"A party for your cat. We were there because of Clary and I told you that it wasn't your fault who your parents were." Or specifically, who Magnus' father was. It'd take them hours to compare the differences. Which they might not have.
Looking at their joined hands, it wasn't as obvious that there were differences. The rings were different, missing the topaz that had become the only one he wore regularly because it matched Alec's eyes. He was about to speak when Magnus tensed. His fingers tightened around Magnus' even as he started scanning the area for a threat.
Then Magnus' realization settled over Alec. His Magnus was alone. He could be hurt. His father could... No. He trusted Magnus to protect himself. Alec wouldn't allow himself to panic until there was a reason to. "If he's there. He could be here. So could Magnus."
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"Being worried about PDA seemed pointless after that kiss and he took me to a few places where being gay wasn't something to hide. It made me realize that I didn't need to hide anymore." Maybe that was why he didn't mind the little touches that this Magnus was giving him, having to force himself not to react the way with his Magnus. "He does save most of the worst pet names for private." Jace would never let him live it down if Magnus called him sweet pea in front of him.
"A party for your cat. We were there because of Clary and I told you that it wasn't your fault who your parents were." Or specifically, who Magnus' father was. It'd take them hours to compare the differences. Which they might not have.
Looking at their joined hands, it wasn't as obvious that there were differences. The rings were different, missing the topaz that had become the only one he wore regularly because it matched Alec's eyes. He was about to speak when Magnus tensed. His fingers tightened around Magnus' even as he started scanning the area for a threat.
Then Magnus' realization settled over Alec. His Magnus was alone. He could be hurt. His father could... No. He trusted Magnus to protect himself. Alec wouldn't allow himself to panic until there was a reason to. "If he's there. He could be here. So could Magnus."