COMPLETED - Malec: A Love Like No Other

Childhood Love - Part 2

A/N This is the second part to my Prom AU so if you haven't read Childhood Love, please read that first. Hope you like this. All characters belong to Cassandra Clare.

It was Saturday morning and Magnus was picking out clothes. He didn't want them to be too fancy. In the end he went with a simple black T-shirt and some baggy blue jeans that hung low on his hips. He threw on a grey coat (it was rather cold) and went outside, waving a small goodbye to his parents. His blue Honda Jazz was waiting for him on the pavement and he got into the driver's seat, taking the show on the road, driving towards Alec's house.

Alec was cooped in his small attic bedroom, wearing a grey shirt that had been white and some black jeans that were too big for him. Magnus had said 10 and it was nearly 10, just five minutes. It turned out, however, that Magnus was very punctual and there was a knock on the front door at 9:57. Alec rushed down to get it but his father was already there, opening the door. In a booming voice, his father said, "Who the hell are you?" Alec wanted to cry. This was not the welcome Magnus deserved. He wouldn't even be surprised if Magnus drove off, probably in his fancy Porsche or something. But he didn't.

Magnus was going to politely introduce himself as Alec's date. But when Alec's father screamed, and Alec looked like he would rather hang himself than be here, Magnus decided to introduce himself as a friend. His father did not look like the kind of person who accepted Alec's sexuality with pride. Magnus held out a hand. "I'm Magnus Bane, Alec's friend. I was going to surprise him by coming here." Mr. Lightwood ignored his hand and said with disgust: "Right. So Alec has friends. Be back by three," he said to Alec and Alec made his way out, with just a blue hoodie. How bad was his father?

"I'm sorry,"  Alec murmured. "What are you sorry for?" Magnus asked, astounded. "My father, he shouldn't have spoken to you like that," Alec said quietly. "Alexander, don't worry, just allow me to treat you today and allow yourself to be treated," Magnus said softly, laying a hand on Alec's arm. Alec inhaled deeply at the contact. They had decided to walk rather than take the car; it would give them more time and after 20 minutes they were at a shop and Magnus smiled grandly and said, "Whatever you want, and you are not spending a single penny."

Alec walked around the shop, looking at all the clothing; they were expensive. He didn't even dare touch anything. He should just wear the old tuxedo. He can't let Magnus pay for anything here. They were way too expensive. Alec jumped when Magnus came to him, "Found something you like?" Magnus inquired. "I'll wear something I have at home, these are too expensive, thank you, though," Alec said, nervous. "Nonsense," Magnus said. "What happened to treating yourself, Alexander?" Magnus asked. "Come on, we are not leaving till we both find the perfect prom outfit," Magnus commanded, dragging Alec into a section with tuxedos and informal suits.

It took a lot of convincing but Alec finally allowed Magnus to buy him an informal suit: it was just a simple white shirt, navy trousers and a navy coat; the colour really brought out Alec's eyes. Magnus went with a basic tuxedo, white shirt, black trousers, black coat and black bow-tie. It was near lunch time when the shopping was over, so Magnus hauled Alec to a restaurant, bought him posh food and walked him home. Taking a risk, not sure whether Alec would like it or not, Magnus leaned down and placed a gentle kiss on Alec's cheek before getting into his car and driving off. In the rear-view mirror, Magnus watched Alec turn a few distinctive colours before he went inside. Magnus could not wait for prom.

---------------- PROM NIGHT!!!!!---------------

Magnus did not hire a limo to pick up Alec. It was prom night and Magnus thought a limo would scare the adorable boy. Instead he drove his father's Mercedes-Benz car to Alec's home. Alec had said his parents were out so picking Alec up wouldn't be an issue. It wasn't. Alec was waiting for him and Magnus smiled at how good Alec looked. He was looking hot, cute and sexy at the same time. Magnus got out of the car, did a dramatic bow and opened the passenger door, gesturing for Alec to get inside. Alec did get inside, blushing. Magnus, decided to ask Alec a sensitive question. He needed to know what was too much for Alec. "Have you been in a relationship before?" Alec looked like he was about to jump out of the car, cry, puke or all three. "I'm not going to judge," Magnus said softly. He really wasn't. Slowly Alec shook his head. Magnus' heart broke. Such a wonderful guy. "That's okay," Magnus said and it really was okay. The rest of the ride was spent quietly and when they reached school, Magnus slid out the car, opened the door for Alec and held out a hand.

Magnus was being incredibly nice and Alec felt an emotion he hadn't felt in a long time. Happiness. He got out of the car, and took Magnus' hand and gracefully, Magnus guided him inside, smiling proudly and never letting go of Alec. Once they were inside, Magnus' friends crowded them both, cooing and congratulating Magnus and Alec. Alec felt nervous beyond belief. That's when a heart-wrenching thought came to him. Before he could voice his concern, Magnus had pulled him to the dance-floor and as if everything was meant to go wrong, a slow song came on. "Can I have this dance?" Magnus asked sweetly. Alec bit his lips to keep form crying.

Magnus noticed Alec's worriedness. "What's wrong, Alexander?" he asked. "I can't dance, I don't know how," Alec said, voice breaking. "I'll just go home, I'll embarrass you if I'm here." Alec thought of himself as an embarrassment. Magnus wasn't going to stand for it. "You are staying with me and I don't give a damn if you can't dance or whatever," Magnus said firmly and placed one hand on Alec's back and linked their fingers together with the other. "Place your hand on my shoulder," Magnus instructed softly and Alec obeyed. Magnus pulled Alec closer, saw the effect it was having on Alec and smiled. "Now just lose yourself in the beat and I'll lead, okay?" Magnus said. Alec nodded and Magnus glided along the dance-floor and Alec followed, clumsily at first and then he got the hang of it, and moved with Magnus.

Alec was dancing. He couldn't believe it. And he was dancing with Magnus Bane. His whole world had been rebuilt by Magnus Bane. He was happy. They were so close together and it was wonderfully intoxicating to Alec. Alec smiled and Magnus returned the smile and said softly, "Do you want to be my boyfriend, Alexander?" Alec couldn't comprehend what was happening. Smiling even wider, Alec said, "Yes, only if you want to be mine." Magnus grinned. "Of course I want to be your boyfriend!" he exclaimed, pulling Alec even closer and the pair of them danced the night away, forgetting everything in each other's embrace.

A/N So happy with the ending? Please comment, vote and share, it would really mean a lot. Lot's of Love, IC xxxx