Malec One Shots

18. Sky

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Song ~ Petit Biscuit - Memories
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Alec huffed as he walked from the institute, a little bruised from a mission. He'd stupidly gotten himself hit when trying to defend Jace, and was thrown across a room into a stone wall. Not his best moment.

He jogged down the steps to the main road, and crossed it without needing to look. He'd crossed that road so many times on his way to his and Magnus' place that he'd gotten used to the traffic and just dodged which cars came his way. He'd always have to retrace his speed and reflex runes before he crossed though. He wasn't as good crossing the road without them. He jumped over the hood of an oncoming taxi and hopped off easily, looking back at the driver of the cab who was confused over the bang the bonnet made when Alec hit it. Alec was still glamoured.

He slowed his pace on the way the the loft, and walked leisurely through the streets of New York, looking in alleyways out of habit. He retraced his steps one time, and saw a small figure sat in one of the alleys. He jogged into the steam from a building and noticed that it wasn't a person, it was the enlarged shadow of a puppy. He gasped and slid to the floor next to it, fawning over the small pup.

It was a husky. Alec noticed that it was scared, and realised why it couldn't run away. It had what looked like a broken leg. He scooped the puppy up with one arm, and cradled it against his body, trying to pull his jacket off without dropping the animal. "Look at you, poor baby.." Alec mumbled and wrapped the dog up in his jacket, trying not to touch the leg that he thought was injured. He stepped from the alley, and walked a little quicker to the loft. When he got in Magnus pressed a kiss to his cheek and had a confused look on his face at what Alec was holding. He didn't see the puppy as it was buried in the soft material of Alec's jacket, sleeping.

"It's a puppy, Mags!" Alec cheered, and slid past his husband after kicking his shoes off. He set the bundle of fabric down on the coffee table, and Magnus stood beside him as the jacked moved. The baby husky poked its head out, and Alec smiled. Magnus hadn't seen Alec fawn over an animal ever. So this was new, very new for Magnus. He found it really cute.

"I think it's injured, Mags. So I was hoping you can heal it and we can take it to a shelter tomorrow after she's rested.." Alec rushed, and looked at Magnus with hope in his eyes. Magnus sighed happily, and wrapped his arms around Alec. "This is one of the cutest things I've ever seen you do, Alexander. Of course." The warlock chuckled and took ahold of Alec's hand, pulling him to sit on the sofa. The two watched as the puppy sat up, then barked quietly. It was one of the most adorable sounds, and Alec was grinning uncontrollably. Magnus took the puppy in his arms, and ran a glowing hand over its body, locating the source of injury.

Alec watched intently, and reached out to scratch the puppy's chin with a finger. Magnus healed the puppy's leg and as soon as he let go, it bounded over to Alec. The shadowhunter melted, and laid back. The pup jumped from Alec's thigh to his stomach, and nipped at his shirt, growling in the least menacing way. "Look at you! You cute little angel!" Alec laughed, and stroked the husky. "You know, Alexander. That was the first thing I thought about you." Magnus winked, and Alec choked on air.

"Is that why you made a meat pun when we first met?" Alec nudged Magnus with his foot, and Magnus went a little red. "Oh shush, Alexander." He chortled, standing from the sofa and walking to the kitchen. Alec picked the puppy up and held it like a baby, its tummy facing up, all fluff and cuteness. "Magnus! How cute is she?!" Alec chuckled, and gave the pup a belly rub. He'd only just noticed the puppy was a girl, and also that she hadn't a name. "Mags?" Alec called out, and the warlock came speeding back in holding a bowl of water.

"Yes, sweetie pie?" Magnus hummed. Alec grimaced. "Never say that again." "I'm never saying that again.." Magnus awkwardly coughed. "What's up, Alec." He started over, and set the bowl onto the coffee table. "Can we name her?" Alec looked up at Magnus, his eyes pleading silently.