"Do you really honestly think that it wouldn't?" The idea that Alec could think something so amazing could mean so little just blew his mind. Sliding his hand around to press to the younger's lower back, he dipped his head down and kissed his neck gently.

His eyes fell closed at those words. "All I could think... was how I could lose you when I only just found you. I was scared. I am no hero. I don't run into battle. But I would for you." Lifting his head, he shifted to meet Alec's eyes again. "Then you kissed me... in front of everyone. And I felt like for once in my life I could brave anything at all. For you. Because of you."

Maybe it was cheesy and grandiose to say that, but it rang true. It carried all his emotions and truest feelings in that mere moment that changed something inside of him. "However... I'd love to hear what I said or did to sweep you off your feet... so I can keep doing it."

The arm not wrapped about the lithe waist rose and softly carded through Alec's hair. Smiling warmly, he tipped the younger's head and claimed his lips in a soft kiss. "I've never really felt connected to anyone before... So... I'd like to try it again. If we can. I feel like... it enhanced something between us as well."

A shiver ran down his spine as Alec kissed at his jaw. Then his breath hitched as Alec found that spot behind his ear. "Mm..." He nearly purred in happiness as he danced with his love holding him close. Playing with the inky dark strands, he turned his head to kiss into it. "I love you, Alexander Lightwood."