Raising hell's fire (Malec story)

WITHER

The following weeks at the institute flew by quickly and peacefully. Aamon hasn't had any opportunity to get Magnus alone, at least not on Alec's watch. As Aamon slowly took over the duties of the high warlock, magnus's presence at the institute was require less and less. Since Magnus had more time to himself now, he threw himself into taking clients as well as some half hearted research into the demons that attacked him in the park.
Magnus and Alec walked hand in hand through the streets on the way to magnus's. The air was starting to turn chilly as winter slowly approached. Alec barely spoke a word the entire way. When they reached magnus's apartment, Magnus set towards the kitchen to prepare some dinner for them. In the weeks since he lost his powers, he's begun to really enjoy cooking. Alec watched Magnus as he moved around the kitchen cutting up vegetables and concocted mouthwatering aromas from whatever he was boiling on the stovetop.
"Dinner will be ready in just a moment alexander." Said Magnus as he closed up the lid on the pot.
Alec shuffled towards Magnus and placed his hands on the counter on either side of Magnus. His eyes searched for magnus's attention.
"Alexander, what's wrong?" Asked Magnus.
Magnus suspected there was something on Alec's mind since he was so quiet on the way home. He thought perhaps there was some upsetting news from Idris since Alec had met with a messenger of the clave earlier today.
"Magnus," Alec started "I have been called to Idris for a meeting with the clave. It's a meeting with the other heads of institute from around the world to summarize the demon activity patterns in the last couple of month. I leave tomorrow."
"Alright Alexander, how long will you be away?"
"Just a day or two, it's not going to be a long visit." Alec's voice was tinged with worry and fear.
Magnus chuckled a little bit "what's wrong dear? Are you afraid you'll miss me too much?"
"No." Alec stated blankly "Magnus, I want you to stay away from the institute while I'm gone."
Magnus looked at Alec with confusion "Alec, if you're not at the institute then I have no reason to be there either."
"Even if someone from the institute calls, you cannot go. Do you understand me?" Alec started into magnus's eyes to make sure he knows how serious he was about this.
Magnus held Alec's arms, "sure, Alec I won't go to the institute for any reason. Why are you so worked up about this?"
Alec sighed and hung his head low "I just... don't want Aamon to have any chance to get you alone. Especially if I'm not able to be there to protect you."
Magnus's eyes grew wide with shock then with an overwhelming warmth for the man standing in front of him.
"Alexander, you wonderful Shadowhunter. I can't even begin to describe my love for you. I promise, I will not go to the institute for any reason. Now, let's eat."
Alex breathed out a sigh of relief, knowing that Magnus will not be anywhere near Aamon had settled his heart a little. Somewhere in the back of his mind, he still felt a little uneasy about leaving Magnus here to defend himself. But he was only going to be gone for a few days, so Alec tucked away the bad thoughts for now.

After dinner Magnus helped Alec pack for his trip. Gathering a few things he thought would make Alec's trip a little more enjoyable. He smiled as he put a travel sized bottle of his home-brewed sandalwood shampoo in the overnight bag, his mind wandering to their last bath together, bringing  on a shiver to his spine as he blushed at the thought. Alec sat on the bed and watched Magnus with a fiery gaze.
"Alexander my dear, you are literally going to burn a hole through me with those eyes." Said Magnus
Alec didn't respond, he just stood up to walk behind Magnus and placed a kiss at the nape of his neck. The feeling of Alec's soft lips sent shivers down Magnus's spine.
"Are you done packing for me yet?" Whispered Alec as he trailed little kiss on magnus's neck, shoulder, then collarbone.
Magnus couldn't bring up the words to answer as his breath was becoming more shallow from Alec's teasing kisses. He turned to look Alec in the eyes, both of their pupils blown wide from desire. Alec nudged Magnus backwards towards the bed, sweeping the bag off as he pushed Magnus on. Alec pressed his lips against magnus's, the longing for his warlock taking over. He kissed Magnus gently but slowly built up the intensity. In that moment, he just wanted to feel Magnus, to taste every part of him. Magnus let out a soft moan as Alec pinned his hands above his head and moved his kisses down to his throat, his collar then languidly down his chest. As Alec climbed on top of Magnus, engulfing him in his arms again, they forgot their worries for the night and prayed that time can slow and stop in this moment.