Breathless
Alec had always been shy and awkward. Uneasy around people and keeping to himself and the shadows. So when he smiled for the first time in years and spoke above a whisper -telling a joke of all things!- needless to say people were shocked. All except for Magnus that is, who just sat there and smiled.
Really, he didn't understand why they were so surprised. His eyes softened as Alec laughed, his face getting animated as a bright smile lifted his lips upwards. It took Magnus' breath away.
Okay, he amended. Maybe he could understand.
