The Aftermath Chronicles: A TMI FanFic

Part 16

One week later...

Magnus stretched across Alec's bed.

"So you're done here?" Magnus asked. 

"The Clave has approved my letter of resignation," Alec sighed, turning around. "So I guess I am."

Magnus smiled.

"I'm very glad," Magnus said.

"I know you are," Alec said, waiving a ball of socks at Magnus. He tossed them into a duffel bag that was already teeming with clothing.

"We really ought to get you new clothes," Magnus said. "Black is so disgusting."

"I haven't completely given up Shadowhunting," Alec said.

"You are taking a break though," Magnus said. He began inspecting his nails.

"I'll still do some stuff," Alec said. "If they need me."

"I was thinking we could go on a trip again," Magnus said. "East Europe this time."

Alec gave up packing and flopped onto the bed beside Magnus.

"Whatever you want," Alec said, playing with a strand of Magnus' hair.

"What I want," Magnus said, "is for everything to be quiet for once. Ragnor Fell is still on the loose and--"

Alec put a finger to Magnus lips.

"No more work," Alec whispered.

"Okay," Magnus said. 

"Good," Alec said. He took his finger away from Magnus' lips. They stared at each other for awhile, a sense of peacefulness filling both of them. 

"Magnus," Alec whispered, "I do believe I'm in love with you."

Magnus smiled as if he could barely contain himself anymore.

"And I'm in love with you, Alexander." Alec kissed Magnus.

"Isn't this better than killing demons?" Magnus asked.

Alec was about to protest when the doorbell rang throughout the house.

Alec pushed himself up. Magnus rolled his eyes.

"Let Jace get it," Magnus protested.

"Jace is in Idris," Alec said, walking to the door.

"Clary?"

"Also in Idris."

"Isabelle?"

"Magnus--" Alec said, opening the door and glancing back. "Everyone is gone."

"Most teenage boys would be doing something else if they were home alone with their boyfriends!" Magnus shouted. He teleported to the bottom of the stairs, glaring at Alec who was just reaching the top of the stairs.

"Answer the door please, Magnus," Alec said, descending them. Magnus opened the front door.

Charlie collapsed into his arms.

Alec swore, rushing towards them.

"It's always something," Magnus said, shaking his head. He dragged Charlie into the main foyer. As soon Alec shut the front door, Magnus dropped Charlie. He fell limply to the floor.

Alec immediately knelt beside him, taking a pulse.

"Stele in the drawer," Alec said, not even glancing up. In one of the side tables in the room, Magnus found a stele and tossed it to Alec who began drawing runes.