Welcome to Seaside

[9]

Alec's heart was beating double time, tapping out a rhythm faster than his body could keep up with.

His hands were unnaturally shaking as they gripped the edge of the couch.

But he didn't know why he was so nervous. He trust Magnus, wholeheartedly, despite everything. It was a stupid thing to do, but love was stupid in it's concept and existence.

He tried to keep a smile on his lips but he knew he looked like a scared little boy more than anything else.

"Stop me whenever," Magnus said in an airy whisper. Alec nodded as Magnus kissed him, lightly at first, each second making the kiss grow deeper. Alec was terribly inexperienced; breathing seemed impossible. Magnus was patient, giving Alec the time to regain his breath before restarting the kiss.

Alec's fingers eventually left the couch, regaining some color after being starch white for so long. They played with Magnus' hair for awhile, before getting bored and playing with Magnus' button-up shirt, contemplating undoing the first button.

The fact that they were in the living room had completely slipped away from Alec. So Magnus suddenly taking his hand and dragging him towards the stairs was his first time returning to reality in-- how long had it been?

"My mom won't bother us if the door is shut," Magnus reassured him, opening the first door in a long, cream-colored hallway.

The room was dark. Heat lightning cracked outside, sending a cat skittering out of the room.

"Chairman," Alec laughed as the cat leaped down the stairs.

"Forget the cat," Magnus whispered, pulling Alec up against him again.

"Need I remind you, that cat is the only reason I don't completely hate you," Alec whispered. He noticed the slight height difference between them for the first time: Magnus was just a sliver taller, leaving Alec to look up at him.

"Are you sure it isn't my irresistible charm?" Magnus asked.

"No, I'm pretty sure it was the cat."

Magnus spun Alec around, so his back was to the bed, the only single fixture Alec could make out in the room. Then it was another round of kisses and caresses and Alec undid one of the buttons, leaving it for awhile.

It wasn't until he found himself under Magnus, laying on his bed in the dead silence of near-midnight that he started undoing the rest.

Everything else paused; Magnus watched Alec's fingers and Alec watched the way the shirt fell away after a second. Alec helped Magnus out of the sleeves, his fingers aching to touch any inch of bare skin that they could.

He was so distracted with Magnus that when Magnus' fingertips were playing with the hem of Alec's t-shirt, asking for permission. Alec gave it by sitting up, meeting his lips with Magnus' yet again.

Alec kept his eyes closed the entire time, not wanting to see Magnus' reaction to his tiny frame.

"You're beautiful," Magnus murmured against Alec's lips just before the fabric of the shirt parted their lips for a long second.

Heavy footsteps came up thundering up the stairs, followed by the clicking of heels.

Alec froze.

Magnus tossed the blankets over Alec, pushing his head down, then pushing Alec behind him, as the door opened without a knock.

"Why are you still up?" a woman's voice demanded.

"Couldn't sleep. Too hot," Magnus said, a grin forming on his face as Alec tried to hold back laughter.

"Turn the A/C on then, Magnus," she said. "I swear, you're so lazy sometimes."

"Yep. The person who works the most hours in this house is most definitely the laziest. The one who is not touching a single dollar of his trust fund--"

"Not having this discussion tonight," she said, an eye roll apparent in her tone.

The door closed with a slam.

And Alec let a little giggle out.

Magnus turned over to face Alec.

They lay there in darkness, enjoying the moment that wouldn't be the same if the sun was lighting the room or if they were in Magnus' little sports car versus his bed.

Alec's fingers explored, mostly running on Magnus' lips because they were by far the most intriguing.

"So on that note, we should probably go to sleep," Magnus said, trailing his fingers along Alec's cheek.

"Aren't they going to be suspicious when they see me in the morning?"

"They're not up until 8. We will be long gone before they raise their ugly heads," Magnus said, pressing tiny kisses against Alec's skin, in random places.

"What happens after the summer?" Alec asked, finally feeling tired.

Magnus put a finger against Alec's lips.

"Shh. We don't talk about the end," Magnus said. "Not tonight. Not after such a good night."

Alec couldn't help but think about it.

Even after such a good night.