Love Finds A Way: Malec AU

6. I like you!

The next morning, Alec was called in earlier than usual along with his other team members. So when Magnus rushed there in a hurry, they were already pilling in their locker room, all sweaty and energetic. 

Alec was among them too, at the very end. He looked as calm and collected as ever. Magnus was prepared to confess. If Alec was going to go away for two weeks, he didn't want his adorable sportsman to find any other man. It was time to give him something to think about.

In Alec's mind, all he could focus on were two things, 'I am too addicted' and 'Alexander'.

It felt good when Magnus had called him that. Alec had been very please but then when he just felt like Magnus liked him, it turned out it was nothing but exactly what he said, 'addiction'. Nothing more.

He was one of the last people in the corridor. Seeing Alec all sweaty, made Magnus groan. Alec's steps faltered as he heard the sound. It was Magnus' voice. Looking up, he saw Magnus standing at the end of the corridor.

Surprised, Alec walked over. "What are you doing here?"

In reply, Magnus leaned forward and kissed Alec. This was different. Magnus' hands were in his pockets, one feet on the floor, other against the wall. Alec could feel a smile on Magnus' lips. There was no hand on his neck guiding him, no touching, just a sweet kiss. Magnus couldn't care less if someone saw them.

When he pulled back, he was smiling at a very puzzled looking Alec.

"What was that?"

"A good luck kiss. You have a tournament, don't you?"

Alec only nodded, a smile making his way on his face, not matter how much he fought it. Magnus' stomach dropped looking at it. His words caught in his throat. After staying there a moment, Alec started to back away, "I should go!"

"Wait!" Magnus called out.

Alec turned around. For the first time, tournament was the last thing on his mind.

"Since you will be away for two weeks, I want to give you something to look forward to until you return."

Alec didn't say anything. Magnus leaned in again, laced their fingers together and kissed Alec again, deeply this time.

"I am addicted to you. I like you. I like you more than I should maybe. So, if you want to step back, now is your chance. You have two weeks to think about it. But if you don't, then yesterday was  nothing compared what will be waiting when you come back. It may involve dating if you like or maybe more of what we had yesterday, much more!" He whispered the last part in Alec's ear, earning a shudder from the college freshmen. Magnus loved it when Alec shuddered.

He leaned back, untangled their hands, turned away and walked. Magnus gulped down air. What did he just do? Saying everything like that! Was he out of his mind. What if Alec rejected him when he returned? What if Alec though Magnus was too cocky or arrogant, sweet sweet Alec.