MALEC ONESHOTS!

Cuddle

A/N: This is, for now unedited until I can get home as I'm writing this at college. Sorry this took so long and it's so short. I tried. I really did. Anyway, there's Malec above plus Lucy Meets Mr Tumnus from Narnia.

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Alec was in desperate need of a hug. It didn't happen often, in fact it was quite rare for Alec to crave someone's arms being around him, holding him, comforting him. This day, however, was such a day.

He was exhausted. A week on his feet. Finally, a day that he could rest as demon activity was low so only Jace and Iz were on patrol and Alec found himself walking at a fast pace toward Magnus's apartment in Brooklyn. He couldn't seem to get there quick
enough.

When Alec finally arrived after what felt like hours but in reality was only about twenty minutes, he quite forcefully pressed the buzzer to Magnus's apartment and held it down until he got a response.

"Stop it!" came the angered voice through the apartment. "Stop that Infernal noise! You had better not expect me to let you in after that stunt you pulled. Asshole."

"If you don't let me up, I will start throwing punches." Alec mumbled, head leaning against the wall.

There was a pause. "Alexander?"

"The one and only."

Another few seconds later, the door opened and Magnus stepped out. Alec stood upright and turned to face him with a wry smile on his face. "What's wrong?" Magnus asked, gently taking Alec into his arms. Alec didn't respond. Instead, he wrapped his arms around Magnus's neck and buried his head into Magnus's chest with a content smile. Magnus sighed and allowed Alec to have that moment, clearly he needed, tightening his arms around Alec slightly.

They stood like that for a few minutes until Alec finally reluctantly pulled back from Magnus's warm embrace. "What was all that about?" Magnus asked, his lips smiling, eyes concerned.

"Just needed a hug." Alec muttered sheepishly. Magnus's smile widened.

"I understand. Come inside and we can go back to that, if you want." he suggested. Alec nodded with a smile and followed the Warlock into the building, up the stairs and into the apartment Alec had come to love.

"Do you want to get more comfortable?" Magnus asked. Alec nodded again, taking off his boots with a relieved sigh and unstrapping his weapons belt. "There's a jumper on the bed. Change into that."

Alec shot Magnus a grateful smile and shuffled into the bedroom. Sure enough, a long, black jumper lay on the bed. Alec was quick to throw off his own top and jeans and pull on the jumper, leaving his legs bare, the jumper came down to his knees anyway.

Alec returned to the living room where Magnus was sat, book in hand. He glanced up and spotted Alec and placed the book on the arm of the sofa. Alec smiled again for what felt like the tenth time and ambled over to Magnus. He perched beside the taller man before lying down with his head on Magnus's lap so he was looking up at the stunning man.

Magnus's hand instantly found its way into Alec's hair and started to caress it softly while the other one draped across Alec's chest, effectively but gently holding him in place. Alec reached up with one arm and held onto Magnus's arm whilst the other dangled off the sofa slightly.

Alec enjoyed moments like this. They were peaceful, calm, nice. Alec liked nice. A lot.

"You're gorgeous." Alec breathed, reaching up with his free hand to place it against Magnus's cheek. Magnus's nuzzled against the hand and kissed his palm lightly.

"Same could be said for you, my love."

On a normal day, Alec would have retaliated. This day was different. He didn't want to. It meant an argument. Alec was too tired and too comfortable to argue with Magnus at that time.

They could do that later.