COMPLETED - 100 Ways To Say I Love You - Malec

56 - It Brings Out Your Eyes

A/N Thank you all for your support with my Christmas Specials and I hope you had a marvellous Christmas and got all you wanted. From now, it's back to the '100 Ways To Say I Love You Challenge' so I hope you enjoy!

"Ready for our night out, my noble Shadowhunter?" Magnus asked his boyfriend, Alec, who was currently lying down on Magnus' lap, the warlock's soft fingers in his hair nearly making him fall asleep.

"A few more minutes?" Alec mumbled. He had his eyes closed and he was trying his best to calm down after a stressful day at the Institute. Magnus was helping, stroking his hair back and occasionaly whispering things whilst reading a book.

"Only because you're hot," Magnus said and Alec smiled, opening one eye.

A few more moments of silence passed before Alec got up off Magnus' lap and into the bathroom. Taking that as a sign for their date night to commence, Magnus went into the bedroom and picked out an outfit fit for a sophisticated restaurant.

In the end, he decided to wear an informal suit and then he went onto picking out Alec's clothes for the night. Alec came out of their en-suite, looking like he'd washed his face and like he'd brushed his hair.

"You look wonderful, love," Alec said, his eyes travelling over the white shirt (top two buttons undone), and the orange jacket and the black trousers.

"Yeah? Time for you to look wonderful as well, not that you don't already look delicious."

"Magnus," Alec said with a grin, turning Magnus around and holding his hands, "How did wonderful become delicious?"

"I never said delicious," Magnus argued with a wink, "I said 'not that you don't already look beautiful.'"

Alec narrowed his eyes at his boyfriend until Magnus grinned and said: "But I wouldn't mind getting a sample and then I can say whether you are delicious or not."

"Think you've had enough samples to know by now," Alec murmured but happily kissed Magnus back when Magnus pulled him close, tangling his hands into Alec's hair. Alec wound his hands inside Magnus' suit jacket and through the thin material of his shirt, he felt warm skin that he knew like his own.

Magnus pulled back, gasping for air. "You might want to get dressed. For our date."

Alec laughed and pulled away, looking at the blue sweater and tight jeans that Magnus had picked out for him. Magnus went onto sitting at his vanity table and doing his make-up whilst Alec got dressed.

"For the record," Magnus said after a while, "I do think you're delicious."

"Glad to know," Alec said whilst blushing.

"This is the bit where you say what you think of me. Or, you know, where you request another sample," Magnus winked and Alec sighed. He came over and Magnus pulled Alec onto his lap.

"Of course I think you're beautiful and wonderful and incredible, Magnus," Alec muttered, "I'm not going to say delicious because that sounds weird." 

Magnus gave a short laugh and smiled.

"Looking good, Alexander," Magnus complimented after a few moments of domestic silence. "It brings out your eyes," he added as he ran his hand down Alec's sweater.

"If you say it's good, I think it probably is," Alec muttered and leaned his head on Magnus' head, the warlock's head pillowed on Alec's shoulder. Both of them closed their eyes.

"Is it time to go?" Alec mumbled.

"Yes, but we can stay right here," Magnus answered back.

"No, no," Alec started protesting immediately, "You planned a no-doubt brilliant date and we're not missing it."

Magnus could easily read Alec and he knew that Alec would rather stay in, probably cuddle. Magnus should've known that as soon as Alec came home from work, looking exhausted and slightly pissed. He made a mental note to slap himself later.

"Well, I just booked some seats at this restaurant, but Alec, I know you'd rather stay in right now, so we're going to stay in," Magnus murmured and when Alec started arguing he cut in: "No arguing, my darling."

"But Magnus, it probably cost a fortune and -"

"I care more about you than money, and I now realise that a date right now is a bad idea. Because I can tell you are still a bit stressed from stupid meetings," Magnus said patiently and kissed Alec's shoulder, "And besides, I think I have a pretty delicious meal right here."

Alec flushed slighlt and kissed the top of Magnus' head. "You spent so long getting ready and I mean - you look beautiful," Alec tried to argue from that angle, anything to not waste a date just because he had a crappy day. But of course Magnus knew every single thought in Alec's head.

"Alexander, I know exactly what you are trying to do and I also know that it's not going to work. I mean, you look gorgeous as well, darling, but how about we wear these exact clothes on a different date when you are not so stressed and not in need of my hugs?" 

Slowly, Alec nodded.

"Pyjamas and cuddles and take-out?" Magnus suggested and Alec gave another nod.

"There's nothing to worry about, Alexander. You haven't ruined anything and I don't love you any less because of a date. I love sofa dates as much as fancy ones and I'd pretty much love anything as long as it's with you. You know that right, my sweetheart?" Magnus asked slowly and Alec gave another nod.

"Do say something, Alexander," Magnus prompted and finally Alec smiled. He was about to say something when Magnus stopped him. "You aren't allowed to say anything that are along the lines of 'thank you' because understanding what you need is a big part of being your boyfriend and right now, you need hugs and I'm here to provide and that's not something you should thank me for."

Alec shook his head as if that was exactly what he was about to say; which, knowing Alec, probably was. He then took a deep breath and said, "Let's go watch Netflix, then?"

"I'd love to, my dearest Alec," Magnus said and clicked his fingers so that all his make-up was gone and so that both of them were dressed in shorts and robes rather than fancy clothes. Alec stood up and Magnus followed shortly. 

Both of them flopped onto the couch, Magnus pulling Alec in for a gentle kiss.

"I'm here to hold you when life gets stressful and crappy, yeah?"

Alec smiled and said, "Same goes for you, yes?"

Magnus grinned and nodded. "Take-out, Netflix and cuddles then?" Magnus asked.

"Yes. Please. Especially the cuddles part."

"You got it, Shadowhunter," Magnus smiled a wicked smile before pulling Alec into a tight embrace.

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Lots of love, IC XXXX 😍🥰😘