Together by faith

Chapter 68.

I was standing by the mirror, looking at my own reflection. Today was the day that I finally was going to give Magnus the promise ring that I bought for him a couple of days ago. The ring along with a matching one that I bought for myself, laid together in a black little box that I also bought at the same time as the rings. I had taken Magnus to a beautiful restaurant down the street and right now, he was sitting in our booth that the staff at the restaurant had given us. To say that I was beyond nervous was a huge understatement. I had left for the bathroom about 10 minutes ago, claiming that I had to pee. My legs were shaking like crazy and even though I was wearing a t-shirt without a jacket, I was a sweaty mess. I know that I shouldn't be worried because it's not like I'm proposing or something, but I can't help feeling that I'm going to make a fool out of myself. What if Magnus doesn't want to make such a promise with me? Fine, I know that he loves me, because honestly, it doesn't go a day without him telling me that, but I'm still worried. Like you guys already know, I have never been in a relationship before and I want everything to be perfect, especially since I really love Magnus. I took one last look at myself in the mirror and thereafter, I walked back into the main hall of the restaurant where our booth was placed in one of the corners, a little bit away from everyone. As Magnus saw me coming, he smiled that beautiful smile of his that I love.
- Hey, where did you go? I started to get worried that you might had gotten stuck in the toilet, Magnus said and let out a little laugh
- Believe me or not, but the line to the toilets were so long that it practically could beat the wall of China, I joked and tried to gain control over my shaking body parts
I sat down on the other side of the booth and took both of Magnus hands in mine. As our eyes meet, I felt how I started to get sweaty again and I could tell that Magnus knew something was wrong.
- Are you okay? Magnus asked and looked worried at me
- Yeah, I stuttered
- If there is something wrong, please tell me. I hate seeing you upset
- I think I just need some air. Can we take a walk? I asked
Magnus nodded his head and we left the restaurant together, which wasn't a problem since we already had eaten our food and since I was the one who had asked Magnus to join me on this date, I had payed for the food. We walked down a small park and I carefully took a quick look at the clock. 7pm and the sun was already setting, making the sky look even more beautiful than usual. A couple of minutes later, the two of us reached a little bench where we sat down beside each other. Magnus placed his head on my shoulder and I took both of his hands in mine for the second time tonight, just feeling the warmth coming from his body.
- Do you feel better now? Magnus asked and I could hear on his voice that he still was worried
- Much better, I answered and this time I actually succeeded with keeping my voice much steadier
- That's good to hear
We sat in silence on the bench for a whole, just taking in the beautiful sunset. Without making Magnus suspicious, I opened one of the pockets on my jacket and suck my hand into it, feeling the little box that contained both of our rings.
- Can I ask you something? I said after a while of comforting silence
- Of course, Magnus answered and sat up straighter so his head wasn't placed on my shoulder anymore
- Do you love me?
- Alexander, what are you talking about? Of course I love you, more than anything. You're the absolute best thing that ever happened to me and I don't know what I would do without you, Magnus said and looked at me with so many emotions in his stunning eyes that always makes my knees go weak
- I love you too, I answered
- Are you doubting my love for you? Magnus asked with a sad voice
- No, of course not. I just wanted to hear you say it, I whispered
- I love you, Alexander Lightwood and no matter what happens, I'll always love you, Magnus whispered
I took a deep breathe and carefully took out the box from my pocket.
- I'm not proposing, not yet, but I want you to carry this ring and know that I'll always love you and that's a promise, I said and handed Magnus the black box with shaking hands
I could see how his eyes grew wide and when he opened the box, I could see how tears started making their way down his cheeks.
- Alexander, he stuttered
- I get if you feel uncomfortable with all this. I mean, it's a pretty big step after all, but I want everyone to know that you belong to me and that I belong to you. Like I said, I'm not proposing, but it's a promise that if you still want me in a couple of years, I'll go down on my knees and ask you to marry me, I said
- Uncomfortable? Are you kidding me? Alec, I love you so much. First you buy an apartment and now this. What did I do to deserve you? Magnus asked, tears still making their way down his cheeks
- You want to make this promise with me? I asked chocked
- More than anything in the world
With shaking hands, I took the box out of Magnus hands and thereafter, I took up the ring that I had bought for him and placed it on his finger. When I was done, Magnus took up the ring that belonged to me and carefully placed it on my finger.
- I love you so much and this, this proves that I'm not going to change my mind in a very long time, I said when our eyes finally met after what felt like forever
- I wouldn't want it any other way, Magnus answered
Before we knew it, our lips were moving in sync with each other and in that exact moment, I don't think I ever have felt happier //TBC

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