Brooklyn Revival (completed)

Chapter 29- Waiting

As Magnus sat there in the darkening room as the sun set, all he could think about was Alec. He couldn't believe that his boyfriend was so quick to give up on them, to let him go. He was unable to stop the tears from falling as he imagined his life without Alec. Unable to stop himself thinking that this was all his fault, that if he just kept his mouth shut and never told Alec he loved him in the first place, they would still be together right now. He would not know about the accident, wouldn't have walked out, wouldn't have been abducted but most importantly, he would be in Alec's arms. The place where he felt safer and comforted then he had ever been before.

He heard the bang of the door opening and looked up to see the three men entering the room, carrying a bag. He sighed, unable to stop the hope that it had been Alec coming to rescue him. He knew he should have known better but he couldn't stop the moment of hope, the belief that Alec would be there to save him, the way he had before with his father.

"We thought you'd be hungry so we got some food and drink. I know we are keeping you hostage right now, but we're not bad guys. Just want our money and a little respect from your father" Michael shrugged as if what he was doing wasn't a big deal.

Opening the bag, they pulled out some kind of rice dish that Magnus couldn't identify, a berry fruit pot and a bottle of water. Magnus realising how hungry he actually was but unsure as to whether or not he wanted to eat anything. Watching as the shorter man came over and untied his arms from the chair. Magnus flexing his fingers as they were beginning to cramp.

"Thanks..." Magnus said the uncertainty in his voice clear as the other man pushed over a table and Michael put the food on it. Magnus looked over it before reaching out for the water and taking a gulp, not realising how thirsty he actually was.

"Okay, so you are going to eat and we are going to get some rest. Steve is staying here tonight, Tomorrow, I will come back, call your father again and see if he has had a change of heart" Michael smiled happily.

"And what happens to me if he doesn't?" Magnus asked, unsure if he really wanted to know.

"Well then we wait until the 48 hours are up, I cut off an ear and send it to him. Maybe a finger too... I've not decided on that one yet" Michael shrugged, Magnus was unable to believe that someone could speak about things such as cutting off body parts so easily.

"Ok, and if that does nothing?" Magnus swallowed, afraid to ask this but he wanted to know for sure.

"Then we up the threat. We send him a foot or a hand, leg or arm. Then your head in a box" Michael said cheerfully. "Right then, I'll leave you with Steve. See you tomorrow Magnus"

With that Michael and Terry left, Magnus looking at his food and feeling a little queasy. Steve, Magnus finally seeing that he was the shorter of the two men, sat down on the floor, his back against the wall and pulled out his phone. Magnus shot a glance at him every now and then as they sat in silence. Not really sure what you say to someone like that.

"Do you think your father will change his mind?" Steve asked suddenly after a few minutes of quietness.

"Nope. I'm a dead man. Alexander isn't going to be looking for either now. I've got no one" Magnus sighed, collapsing into the back of the chair in defeat. "Please, just let me go? I'm no help to you, at all"

Steve looked at Magnus and frowned, Magnus not stopping the plea in his voice and face as he looked back. Hoping Steve would have a heart and help him out but he didn't. Only shaking his head to Magnus's request and going back to his phone.

The two of them didn't really speak for the rest of the night. Once Magnus had said he was finished eating and drinking, despite not touching his food and only drinking the water, Steve tied him back up before returning to his spot on the floor. It wasn't long until he fell asleep, leaving Magnus awake to think about his life and how he had gotten to this stage.