FanFic One-Shots

Malec - Skin issues

Okay so I attempting to finish all my request at once now.

Next will be a Malec and then a sterek :) 

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You know when you get someone or are someone who tries to hide something about themselves like when they laugh it sounds like a pig or sneeze it sounds like the world is ending?

Well Alec Gideon Lightwood knew exactly how that felt. When he was five he found out that his skin was unusual sensitive and even the roughest or smoothest fabric would tickle him and he would burst into laughing and it did not make him happy especially when it applied to people. When Isabel Lightwood or Izzy for short would come up and hug him well he would always run away because he hated always laughing and having no control over his reaction. His parents had gone to many doctors even mundane ones when he was twelve and they could not find anything to assist or take it away. So they had to find fabric that would not irritate his skin.

From then on Alec could only wear thin soft fabric that did not irritate his skin causing him to be ticklish, his pants were also thin but of similar to jean material but not as rough and he would wear his leather jacket but on the inside it was made out of the same fabric as his shirt, all in all Alec's wardrobe choices were limited. He thought things were getting better but when Jace, his parabatai and adopted brother, had found out all hell broke loose as Jace had made it his mission in life to get Alec to tickle and laugh causing Alec to frequently lock himself away from Jace so he could be in peace and not suffer through his condition. Jace stopped when Izzy had found out that he was making Alec's life hell and no one dares speak of what she did to him ever nor do they mention the incident, anyone who thought of it tended to just flinch and regret thinking about it.

After that Jace had apologized repeatedly and Alec had forgiven him but he still held a small resentment towards Jace for being so cruel to him.

Alec then always kept his distant and never did hugs only handshakes but when he began to date Brooklyn's High Warlock, Magnus Bane, that became even more difficult since Magnus was a very very physical affectionate person.

So in order not to reveal his condition he always avoided hugs and that and would kiss Magnus on the cheek goodbye and hello. Alec knew he could not get to physical with Magnus or it would be ruined.

He also thought he was getting away but he was wrong.

"Are you disgusted by me?"

"What?" asked Alec as he looked towards his boyfriend from where he was sitting on the couch reading one of Magnus's books about what really happened in that time by Magnus Bane. His boyfriend seemed to enjoy correcting history even though he wasn't that old and Alec had even managed to get the warlock real age out of him. Magnus stood before him in olive green button up, jeans and his hair all glittered and nails done. He was also barefoot since they were at his apartment.

"I asked if you were disgusted by me."

"Why would you think that Magnus?"

"I get in public you don't want to be affectionate and all that but Alec even in private you keep me at shoulders length literally."

"Magnus listen..."

"No you listen Alexander remember this is all new to me but I am sure cuddling and hugging won't kill you but you make it out to be so you either tell me are you disgusted by me or something. Did I force you into this? Do you really not want to be with me?..." Alec could hear the sadness and fear in Magnus's voice as it got smaller. He never meant to hurt Magnus and he knew him trying to not get hurt himself was him being selfish all over again. He had promised to never hurt Magnus again and be so selfish but he had gone and done it anyway.

"Magnus..."

"Don't Magnus me! I don't want excuses Alec! I want answers." The moment he heard Magnus call him Alec he knew he had royally screwed up since Magnus loved to call him Alexander instead of Alec, he only ever called him Alec when he was upset or annoyed with him trying to sacrifice his life for Jace. Alec also guessed it had to do with his previous feelings for Jace which might make Magnus worry that Alec still had feelings for Jace. I guess I am not the only one insecure, he thought. He knew he was once again being selfish and needed to fix it immediately.

"I think you should leave Alec..." Alec flinched at that and yelled "Magnus wait!" but Magnus had already slammed closed his bedroom door shut. Alec knew he shouldn't leave that would only make things worse and Magnus would only doubt him even more. He put away the book and the headed towards Magnus bedroom door. He leaned his ear against to try and see he could make out what Magnus was doing but all he heard was mumbling and stomping. Sighing to himself he knocked and called out "Magnus can we please talk." The mumbling and stomping halted but the door never halted.

Alec decided to just get this over and done with.

"Magnus...when I was five I was told I have this condition it doesn't have a name or anything but its real. My skin is like hypersensitive and when it gets irritated it tickles me and I sometimes laugh and it makes me feel like ... I don't have control over my body. When I was younger Izzy would try and hug me and tickle me but I would run away... we tried everything from creams, soaps to even mundane hospitals but nothing came of it... Then when Jace found out he would chase me and try to tickle me to laugh and... it was hell for me okay... I felt like I had no control over myself and I didn't like it at all. Jace stopped when Izzy found out and she gave him hell but I resent him still for treating it like a joke and with you... you are so affectionate and everything and I want to cuddle and hug. I want to lay down next to you in your arms...but my skin won't let me my own body won't let me. I even have a limited wardrobe because of this and I would love to take the jackets you offer me and the clothes when you say I should spend the night... I don't want to sleep on the couch but in bed with you..." After that Alec waited and waited he went to go but then the door opened. Magnus stood there looking at his face for any doubt.

"Why didn't you tell me when we first met?" he finally spoke.

"I was scared..."

"Of?"

"Being treated as a joke... or you wouldn't want to go out with me because of something so stupid..."

"Oh Alexander." Magnus pulled Alec into his arms it was supposed to be sweet but Alec had to push him away since it was uncomfortable. "Alexander I am sorry I forgot..."

"Don't worry."

They stood there in silence until Magnus spoke again with his green-yellow cat like eyes shining with happiness. "Have you tried magic?"

"What?"

"Magic! Magic can cure tons of things I am sure I can find something to sooth your skin or harden it!"

"But no soaps or creams or remedies...."

"Human and shadow hunters are not going to resort to magic those were probably some herbs mushed together that would do nothing period. Now I can do something! No! I vow to do something." Alec stood there dumbstruck looking at his lover. At least he isn't breaking up with me, he thought.

Alec's blue eyes looked up when a kiss was placed on his lips. After the chaste kiss Magnus pulled and whispering "Don't hide things from me Alec no matter what I won't abandon you for anything...I love you."

Tears began to build in Alec's eyes as he pulled Magnus into another kiss not caring if he irritated his skin or not when he pulled him closer and saying "I love you to."

After that it took many days and weeks and months until Magnus could find something to help Alec and it did but it was not a permanent thing. The ointment would only last a few days before wearing off and Alec had to stay on and off it so it wouldn't do damage but he didn't care about that as he finally got to sleep in his boyfriend's arms.