Brooklyn Revival (completed)

Chapter 7- Apartment

"I'll drive us" Alec smirked, handing Magnus a motorcycle helmet before Alec got onto the black and white Harley that Magnus hadn't notice before. Looking at Alec in confusion as to what to actually do.

"I... How do I hold on?" Magnus asked, worried and not bothering to keep the worry out of his voice.

"You wrap your arms around my waist" Alec smirked, taking the helmet off Magnus and gently as he could, he put it on him. Clipping it on before adjusting the strap. "There.. look at you bad boy" Alec winked before shoving his own on.

"Shut up" Magnus chuckled, accepting Alec's outstretched hand as he swung his legs over, resting them on the footrests and gripping Alec's waist, maybe holding on tighter than necessary just to be closer without worrying about people looking at him differently because this was a normal thing.

They rode off into the traffic, Alec nipping in and out of cars as they headed to the new apartment. Magnus couldn't help but both relax knowing he was safe with Alec, but also becoming a little rattled because of their closeness. Magnus could smell the scent that was coming from Alec, the sweetness of honey but the mix of spice was entering his nose as he moved a little closer. The warmth radiating from his body was wrapped around Magnus as he gently spread his hands wider, one resting over Alec's chest, the other over his stomach. He could feel Alec's steady heartbeat under his hand and knew for sure that he wouldn't reflect. Knowing he was beating rapidly.

He had barely noticed that they had been travelling the 40-minute drive to the apartment complex, or when Alec took off his own helmet and turned to look at Magnus who was still gripping him tightly. Too wrapped up in the feeling of Alec in his arms, and the smell of him that washed over his senses. It wasn't until Alec chuckled that Magnus looked up at him, blushing hard as he let go when he realised why.

"Sorry... I was lost in thought..." Magnus said embarrassed.

"It's fine, handsome. Come on. Let me show you around" Alec smirked, getting off the bike first before holding Magnus where he was with a hand on his waist, unclipping his helmet and taking it off him, brushing his cheek purposely but pretending it was an accident before resting it on the handlebars. Magnus looked down but smiled the whole time. Alec able to see his reactions to his little touches before helping Magnus off the bike. "You okay? Did you like the ride?"

"Yeah I'm good, it was really good actually" Magnus smiled, confused slightly when he saw Alec leaning in until he felt his breath at his ear, a shudder running through him.

"You think that ride was good... you wait until you explore riding something else" Alec whispered, knowing full well his lips brushed Magnus's ear before pulling away and grinned. He knew he was affecting Magnus by the way his breath hitched and came a little faster.

"I... I don't know..." Magnus said quietly, biting his lip to stop a moan at Alec being so close.

"I know handsome... don't worry... we will get you there" Alec smiled, taking Magnus's hand and pulling him into the apartment complex before taking him into the elevators. "We are on the 3rd floor, 15th apartment. I'll show you your room and then we can sort out movers if you want?"

"Sounds good to me" Magnus replied, feeling apprehensive about being alone with Alec especially since his emotions and desires were all over the place. Their hands still connected as they waited for the elevator. Wanting to keep the conversation a little lighter and not so sexual, he decided to ask something he had been wondering since he first heard his name "Alec... is your full name, Alexander?"

"Yeah, Alexander Gideon Lightwood. Whys that?" Alec asked curiously as they rode the elevator up when it arrived.

"I just wondered. Why are you called Alec and not Alex then?" Magnus asked.

"When Iz was younger, she couldn't say Alex. I don't know if it was the x she couldn't say or just Alex. I can't remember. So she called me Alec and it kind of stuck. Now I'm just known as Alec" Alec smiled down at him as Magnus nodded.

"No one calls you Alexander?" Magnus enquired, aware of how close they were in this elevator, plus Alec was still holding his hand, and hoping to keep focused on the conversation.

"Nope. I don't really like it, you can call me it though if you want" Alec smiled softened more at him.

"Really? I prefer Alexander but I don't want to make it weird if you don't like it..." Magnus blushed.

"No, it's fine. I like hearing it from your lips" Alec smirked just as the elevators doors pinged and opened to their floor. Alec only stepping out and pulled Magnus to follow. Stopping outside number 15 and opening the door. "Welcome home handsome"

Alec stepped aside and let Magnus go in first. He was pleasantly surprised as he stepped in to see a modern apartment considering the outside looked a little downscale. This was a luxury. The little hall space opened out into a large living area with an open kitchen and dining room. The living space black and red in theme with a huge television, red leather 'L' shaped couch with black cushions and a glass coffee table. Fake plants decorated this space. The kitchen white and dark blue, all glossy and upscale with a range cooker and a double door fridge. The dining room mixing the colours together with a black table and chairs with red and blue decorations and white place settings. Magnus was taken aback by how nice it looked.

"This is... beautiful" He beamed looking at Alec happily.

"I can tell you wasn't expecting this... what were you thinking in your head?" Alec asked, turning his head to the side.

"Firstly, how do you keep reading my mind? Secondly, you can read my mind so you tell me?" Magnus smirked, challenging him playfully.

"I can't read your mind, I can just... I can guess what you are thinking by your expressions and I'm guessing you are thinking that you expected some frat boys place, filled with mess and weird smells that you can't quite place" Alec chuckled seeing Magnus's eyebrows rise at his words.

"Stop it, such a weird man" Magnus laughed. "Stop reading my mind and show me my room, please"

"Weird man and still thinking I can read your mind? I'm not sure I want to now" Alec teased, loving the sound of Magnus's laugh and relieved to see him relax a little.

"I'm sorry, how can I make it better?" Magnus asked, instantly regretting his question when he thought about what Alec could say.

"Stop it. I'm not going to ask you for anything like that" Alec said, Magnus, shaking his head when he realised Alec had done it again. "I'll only ask 2 things. 1, you try and be yourself more. Live life as who you want to be. And 2, never stop laughing. You sound and look beautiful when you do"

Alec's words touching Magnus's heart as he felt like he could cry at him. Not because he was upset but out of wonderment and appreciation. That he was thinking about his happiness in a way.

"I will, Alexander" Magnus smiled.

"Good. Now, your bedroom is here. Mine's this one" Alec smiled, pointing to the door directly opposite. "So if you get bored, lonely, cold.. needing some fun. You know where I am" Alec smirked.

"Why thank you, such a gentleman" Magnus laughed, opening his bedroom to see the purple carpets and white walls that needed a little paint and some TLC but would fix up well. "This is perfect"

"Excellent" Alec smiled, "I know it needs some work, Jordan was the most... cleanest roommate, but I can help"

"That would be good, thank you. It only needs a coat of paint and I have furniture so I don't need anything like that. My rug will look nice in here too." Magnus beamed, already mapping out where to put everything. "I guess I just need to sort out moving vans now"