Brooklyn Revival (completed)

Chapter 31- Injuries

Magnus spent the whole journey home clung to Alec; afraid to let go and lose him again. He tried to put on a brave face, so he didn't worry anybody, but now he was out of the situation, he was feeling anything but brave. He was terrified. the only one making him feel safe was his Alexander.

When they reached the apartment block, Alec got out of the car and went around to Magnus' side. Magnus, himself let out a whimper as Alec left him, even if it was for only a second. As Alec reached in, Magnus smiled when he lifted him out of the car, being careful to not hit his head. He snuggled into Alec's touch, noticing the concerned look on his friend's faces before burying his head into Alec's neck. He didn't like the look in their eyes; he knew it came from a good place, but he hated the pity,

Instead, he focused on Alec being in his arms as he walked into the elevator, calming himself with his scent. He briefly heard Jace asking if he wanted anything but he didn't feel like talking, only making himself smaller in Alec's arms, feeling Alec kiss the top of his head as they stepped out of the elevator as he saw Izzy rush past to open the door.

"Bedroom, please, Alexander" Magnus whispered, just wanting to be alone with Alec.

"Of course," Alec replied as he headed to the bedrooms. "I'm taking Mags to bed. Obviously, you lot can stay here."

Magnus realised as the lights went dark that he knew they were in the hallway. He could feel Alec shuffling about as he opened the bedroom door. Magnus was unable to help the whimper that left him when Alec put him into bed.

"Alec, please stay with me." Magnus pleaded, not caring how needy he sounded.

"I'm not going anywhere. I was getting you a drink but I'll text one of the others to get it." Alec smiled, crawling into bed as Magnus moved over slightly. Once Alec was in bed, Magnus instantly wrapped around him. Alec text Jace to ask him to bring in a bottle of water and a cup of coffee with sugar.

"Thank you," Magnus said quietly into Alec's chest.

"What for, baby?" Alec asked, confused by his thanks.

"For saving me. For putting up the money, which I will pay back obviously... and for being you." When Jace walked in with the drinks, Magnus sniffed, quickly wiping his eyes.

"There you go. Do you need anything else?" He asked sympathetically.

"No, thanks." Magnus managed to say. He felt like he should be more talkative with Jace but he only wanted Alec at the moment. He only wanted to be in his boyfriend's arms.

Jace nodded and left the two men alone, Magnus instantly bursting into tears as he cried in Alec's arms. Alec soothed him as he shushed Magnus softly stroking his hair and back. He couldn't help it though; the past two days had taken their toll on him. His nerves were shot to pieces and his fear of everything and everyone was elevated.

"It's okay, angel. I've got you. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'll never let you go again. I promise." Alec whispered as he tried to calm him. "Do you want to talk about it? See if it will help?"

"I... I was so scared... I thought you weren't going to realise I was taken. Then you sent that text and I lost all hope." Magnus sighed sadly, his fingers undoing a button on Alec's shirt so he could slip his hand inside to touch his chest.

"I'm sorry. I really am. I thought you didn't want me anymore. You were gone for so long, I thought I had ruined us. Then when you replied, I... I broke down. It was hard enough sending that text but for you to reply that you agreed... I was lost." Alec admitted.

"I didn't send that text, Alexander. Michael did." Magnus said as he looked up at him.

"I know you didn't but at the time... I wasn't thinking straight. If it wasn't for Izzy realising that's not how you text and that you called me Alex, I don't think I would have found you." Alec frowned, annoyed at himself.