After storm
The long day had finally come to an end. After a final already planned check in an alley not far from the Institute, where some demonic activity was reported, Alec was supposed to go home. He was looking forward to a shower, a dinner and a relaxing pampering session with his husband.
"Come on, Alec, a few minutes more - Jace exclaimed - let's get rid of this pain in our ass, after that we have the night off". And saying so he hurried to the place, where, however, a much more complex situation than expected awaited them. Although facing a demons nest, Jace didn't think twice as he launched himself into the throng. Rolling his eyes, Alec tried to stop him and call for reinforcements, but it was too late already, and so he followed his reckless parabatai into the fight. "May the Angel help us ..." he thought.
They quickly cleared away the demons, but Alec suddenly realized there was one last survivor lurking behind Jace without him realizing it. "Jace, behind you," he yelled. And meanwhile, running out of arrows, he grabbed his sword to help him. Together they managed to crash the demon sending it back to its dimension, but not before one of its claws pierced through Alec's thigh. Alec groaned and fell to his knees, pressing on the wound with his hands, and Jace ran up beside him. "Jace, damn - Alec said teeth-gritting - why the fuck do I always listen to you when you cook up these brilliant ideas?" “Because you are my parabatai… oh Alec I'm sorry! I know that I’d have died a hundred times already without you helping me. Let’s go, I'll take you home, can you do it? " "Of course I have to. I already know that Magnus is going to scold me for this. He will give me the usual lecture about how many times I need to save you from yourself. I don't want to call him to make us open a portal, come on, I can walk”.
So, slowly, they walked towards the loft. Once they got there, Alec said “Go. When Magnus gets me this way and you almost carrying me, he’s going to do the math. Don’t wanna be turned into a toad, do you? So you’d better not show up ”. Jace laughed, but eagerly approved and cautiously walked away, while Alec trudged up the stairs to the apartment. Breathless, sweaty and panting, his leg aching, he reached the loft. He would have chosen to wait a few minutes to recover his breath before going in, but the magical barriers surrounding the house had already reported his presence, and actually, before he could do anything, the door swung open.
The smile on Magnus' face disappeared instantly, replaced by a confused expression of concern, disappointment and finally anger. His gaze dropped to his husband's bloody pants, and Alec knew the storm was coming. "One more time? - Magnus asked through gritted teeth - Again? Haven't we discussed this before? What has Jace been gotten himself into this time? " Alec sighed. “Would you mind letting me in? I don’t feel like arguing on the doorstep ”. Magnus moved away without saying a word, and as Alec limped inside trying to get rid of his shoes, weapons and jacket, he walked to the balcony, arms folded, looking out of the window.
“I’ve been asking you a thousand times to be careful - he said without turning around - You always let yourself be dragged by Jace into some kind of trouble, I know it was him, and guess why you are always the one who gets hurt". “Magnus, it's my job. It is literally what I was born for. And Jace, well, I know he's reckless, but he's my parabatai, my partner in battle and .. "" I know - Magnus shouted, spreading his arms - But you said you'd keep him at bay, that you wouldn't allow him to…to get into this kind of mess anymore ”. Alec felt himself getting angry too, and approached him exclaiming “But we were on patrol, and you said you’d always understand! When we got together, you knew who I was, and you said you would always be there, for me, that you would always support me! " "Sure, but support doesn't mean fearing you might not come back home, once you leave, or seeing you ... like this."
Alec grabbed his arm to make him turn around. "But you said ....". He saw Magnus' cat eyes completely devoid of glamour, and blinking with tears. And his voice failed him.
He pursed his lips. “C’mere".
He untied his folded arms and surrounded him with his own. "Come here," he repeated. Magnus sighed and placed his hands on his chest. "Let me heal you first" and with a wave of his hand, he released a flood of magic. Alec closed his eyes in relief, feeling the pain in his leg disappear, but also feeling the tightening he felt in his heart ease.
“I don't want to argue with you - he said softly - I love you. Forgive me babe".
“No, you should forgive me, darling. I… I respect and admire who you are, what you do for a living, but I can't get used to it. Perhaps, over time ".
“Listen. Could we start again our evening from where we left off? How about a nice shower and then something for dinner? And after that, we have the night for ourselves ”. Magnus chuckled. "Alexander, aren't you too tired?" “For cuddles? Never!".
***
They lay in their king-sized, soft bed, as close as they could be. “Hold me, Alexander. I need you. Need to feel you are here, feel your arms, your breath. I shouldn't have yelled at you today, but I was so scared. ” “My love - Alec whispered - I will always do everything in my power to get back to you, you know that? You are the most important thing in my life. I love my stupid parabatai and I want and have to fight beside him, but you… you are everything I never thought I could have ”. He stroked his face and hair, kissed his eyelids, nose, cheeks, mouth, while a ray of moonlight was leaking through the curtains, almost blessing them.