Roommates & Soulmates

Ch31: Alec's Clarity

"Well apology pancakes better smell good," Alec said. "Or they wouldn't be much of an apology, would they?" Clary laughed and Alec couldn't help but smile. Everything was fine. Clary wasn't mad at Magnus and therefore Magnus wasn't mad at Alec and he was glad his outburst hadn't ruined anything.

As Alec made breakfast, he watched Clary and Magnus hover around, chatting with each other and occasionally asking when food would be ready. One of Alec's favourite things about preparing food was the way it brought people together. When Alec said people should set the table, Clary and Magnus got to work at once, obviously hungry and eager for breakfast. When Alec brought out the steaming pile of pancakes, he watched both of them lick their lips in anticipation. Alec sat down with them as everyone piled syrup and fruit onto their pancakes.

"This smells amazing," Clary said as she was cutting into her first bite. She added after she swallowed, "It tastes amazing too."

"Thanks," Alec said as he dug into his own breakfast. Alec had opted for whipped cream and strawberries on his pancakes. Clary had peaches on hers and Magnus's pancake had a little of everything.

"Alexander's pancakes are the best," Magnus agreed.

"Stop it," Alec said, blushing. "It's a standard recipe."

"Your execution of the recipe is far superior," Magnus replied grinning.

"Flattery won't get you any more pancakes," Alec replied shaking his head, but he knew this wasn't the actual truth. In fact, Alec was already planning to make them again soon when Tessa was here. Conversation topics remained light and the atmosphere lovely as they ate. Once everyone had exclaimed how full they were and pushed their plate away, Alec stood up to collect the dishes. Clary and Magnus both stood with him and insisted on helping.

"It's not really a three-person job," Alec joked. "But if you want you could bring your dishes." They both did so, following Alec into the kitchen. Alec set to filling the sink with hot soapy water while Clary and Magnus stacked the dishes neatly by the sink.

"Thanks guys," Alec said. "I can finish."

"Nonsense," Magnus said. "You cooked."

"I don't mind," Alec replied, but he got nowhere, since Clary and Magnus decided to start drying the dishes that he washed. The problem was, that there weren't quite enough dishes to keep them both busy.

"As I said, not a three-person job," Alec told them as he placed a clean plate in the drying rack and watched them both fight over who got to dry it.

"Then I have a better idea," Magnus said gleefully. Alec turned, eyeing his boyfriend wearily. But Magnus just circled around to hold Alec from behind. Alec couldn't help but lean back into Magnus, with a soft sigh, his hands resting in the sink so he didn't get water everywhere. Together they moved forward and Alec thought nothing of it until suddenly he was covered in bubbles.

"Magnus!" Alec exclaimed taking a step back from the sink. Magnus, it seemed, had only hugged Alec to get access to the sink full of soap suds. Alec collected some ammo and retaliated. Now Magnus was covered in bubbles too and Clary was giggling at them.

"You want to join us?" Magnus threatened, armed with bubbles in each hand. Clary couldn't stop her laughter, but she motioned with her hands and shook her head no.

Magnus turned back to Alec with a far more serious expression on his face than the moment actually warranted. "What do you think?" Alec only laughed and threw more bubbles at his boyfriend.

"Stop!" Magnus chuckled. "I surrender."

"I want that in writing," Alec stated.

"Oh yeah," Magnus said grinning wickedly as he inched closer to the sink. Alec made to stop him, but Magnus was too fast for him and Alec received a face full of soap suds for his trouble. His heart lighter than air, Alec forgot about the dishes and pulled Magnus in for a sudsy kiss. His boyfriend's arms wrapped around him and Alec wound his fingers into Magnus's bubbly locks.