Dancing on My Own

Dinner Service

Alec was leaning against the kitchen counter while his mother, Luke, Izzy, and even his son argued about what was for dinner. Meanwhile Alec was counting down the hours until he could go set up at the restaurant with Magnus. He had not slept well since their last meeting worried he wouldn't get this desert menu just right so he wanted to get this night over with. He bit his lip, furrowing his eyebrows glancing at the clock groaning softly. The ding from his phone took his attention and he smiled seeing it was Magnus. Blinking on his screen it read "I'm here whenever you're ready pretty boy." He rolled his eyes before moving to kiss his son on the top of his head murmuring softly "be good tonight and you can sleep  in my bed so that when I get home we can snuggle, ok monkey?" Alec tilted Max's head up just slightly and Max nodded moving to hug Alec quickly before going back to the dinner argument. Alec walked to the car parked out front getting into the passenger side looking over at Magnus with a small smile. "Hey thanks for picking me up.." Magnus nodded starting to drive to the restaurant staying mostly silent other than the gentle tune he is humming. Once he parked he looked over "let me show you to the kitchen Alexander." He got out of the car moving to hold the doors for Alec. Once getting into the kitchen he grabbed a chefs jacket that was neatly folded on the counter before holding it out for Alec. "Here Alexander go get changed and I will get your area set up" Alec nodded before turning to go find the restroom. Once putting on the jacket he stared in the mirror a smile on his face as he smoothed it out gently before his eyes zeroed in on the name embroidered on the chest, "Alexander." Alec rolled his eyes heading back towards the kitchen stopping to watch Magnus for a moment as he read over the desert menu. "Chocolate cake because its your favorite" Alec walked towards Magnus  moving to grab what he needs. "Is there anything I can do to help Alexander?" Alec laughed softly shaking his head slightly. "You just get yourself ready I will come see you in a few hours." 

Alec watched from the sidelines as Magnus walked around during dinner service, working his charm, his fluid swagger never fading. He smiled as he watched before eventually going back to the kitchen to find himself something to snack on and a place to sit. He was slowly eating the left overs he set aside from his cakes when he felt a hand touch his back. "Let me get you something to eat. You've eared it Lightwood." Alec yawned shaking his head. "Magnus I appreciate it but it is getting late I've got to get going soon."  Magnus moved rolling up his sleeves grabbing a few things from the fridge setting them on the counter. "Cook this once with me. Teach me how you do it and then I will take you home." Alec looked up thinking for a second before smirking "Ok one time and then home." Alec stood up moving to the counter going through the ingredients Magnus laid out.  As Magnus watched Alec  chop the different vegetables he smiled before grabbing bowls for them for when everything was done. "You know a salad isn't that difficult Magnus? You own a restaurant this should be easy.." Magnus cleared his throat quickly saying "I'm a business man Alec my taste isn't as refined as yours" Alec snorted looking up at Magnus with a confused yet sarcastic look on his face. "yeah ok sure we will go with that Mr. my restaurant was built by me in a year with my blood, sweat, and tears." Alec shook his head smiling moving to get the items needed to make a dressing. Magnus turned to help Alec put the salad together chuckling to himself because he really made Alec Lightwood make a salad just so he would stay longer. He glanced over as Alec dressed the salad with the vinaigrette before putting a hand over Alec's. "Alec.. you.." Alec looked up raising an eyebrow opening his mouth to speak when Magnus gently pressed his lips to Alec's before pulling away after a moment moving a hand to swipe his thumb across Alec's upper lip. Alec cleared his throat slightly a blush appearing on his cheeks and Magnus said soft enough it could have been a whisper "you had chocolate on your upper lip..." Alec hesitated for a second before bringing his lips close enough that Magnus could feel his breath. Alec just stood there like that his eyes closed, Magnus's hand cupping his jaw a thumb stoking his cheek. It felt as if hours had passed but it was just mere minutes before Alec said "I should go."  He turned to leave the kitchen before reaching his hand back gently brushing his finger tips across Magnu's arm. Magnus just stood there letting himself  enjoy the gentle brush of Alec's fingertips. It took himself a moment to compose his thoughts but he eventually turned. As he turned he only saw the kitchen doors swinging closed. So much for no strings he thought to himself.