Stargazing (for magnus_bane)

[overprotectivehunter]

Tonight was a night to celebrate their victory and think fondly of those who were lost. Both Valentine and Sebastian were dead and for the first time that Alec knew of, Downworlders and Nephilim had fought together. They had even been allowed to remain in the city as alliances were created. It was a chance for new beginnings, something Alec hadn't realized he needed until he'd introduced Magnus to his parents.

His mother was polite and didn't seem surprised by his preferences. His choice of boyfriends and that very public kiss might have been more of a shock, but at least Magnus hasn't dressed in one of his usual party outfits for the meeting. Robert... That reaction hadn't really surprised him. It hurt, but it was expected and Alec knew that it'd be a long time before his father was okay with his choices, if he ever was.

But Alec refused to let that bother him. Not when this was supposed to be a happy time for them all, remembering those lost fondly and saving tears for later. The grief would eventually, not that it completely left him, but for now he wanted to share Idris with Magnus. He hadn't spent much time in Alicante, or the countryside nearby, but he knew of a quiet spot where they'd be away from the party and be able to see the stars. And Magnus had probably seen less of Idris than Alec had.

When he was sure that his family wouldn't notice, Alec caught his boyfriend's hand, leading Magnus away from the lights and the questions, guiding him through the twisted streets until they were away from the city and anyone that might interrupt.

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[overprotectivehunter]

Alec knew that the kiss was important. He had done it in front of what basically was his entire world. Every Shadowhunter in Idris had seen it or had heard of it... well, every one of them that was curious about one barely of age Nephilim had done. But meaning was tricky with Magnus sometimes. He was older than Alec had first realized and sometimes it seemed like Magnus had seen and done everything possible.

The idea that he was the first to show Magnus how important and loved he was... that was a concept that Alec was only starting to comprehend. Humming softly as Magnus kissed his neck, he paused for a moment, trying to explain what he had thought. "I knew it was special, but I didn't know..." Laughing softly, he gave up on trying to find the words for something that was a jumble of emotion. "I like knowing that it meant so much to you." That he meant so much to Magnus.

Meeting those golden golden eyes, he began to gently play with the hair at the back of Magnus' neck. Magnus' words probably would have seen silly in any other context, but Alec knew they were heartfelt. Magnus wasn't a Shadowhunter but he still fought beside them. All because of Alec. And he'd fought harder during the battle because he needed to protect Magnus so they both could go home safe.

"Being scared and still fighting makes you a hero, Magnus. I don't like fighting, but I need to protect the ones I love. I fought harder with you beside me because I wasn't going to lose you." Tipping his head, he kissed his love gently. "Even without the rune, you make me better."

Smiling at Magnus wanting to know what had made him fall for him, Alec tried to think of the one moment, then realized it'd been dozens of things that had caused him to give Magnus his heart. The way Magnus looked at him when they'd first met. Magnus staying with him after healing him so he wasn't alone. How Magnus hadn't laugh when Alec didn't know how to ask someone out and not commenting how he hadn't known how to act on a date. All that and more. "Everything about you swept me off my feet."

Closing his eyes as his boyfriend's fingers brushed through his hair, he nipped at Magnus' lips. "I felt that too. We can try it again and see if it works." He couldn't think of any other way to learn about the new magic Clary had created.

That shiver caused him to grin against Magnus' neck before kissing that spot again, happiness banishing any thoughts that didn't focus on his love. "I love you, Magnus Bane."

[magnus_bane]

"It meant the world to me, Alec." His heart skittered and fluttered at the laugh like it always did when Alec laughed. The way his features lit up and his eyes seemed to just glow in amusement. Reaching up, he drew his fingertips over the line of his love's face tracing the gorgeous features reverently.

Arching slightly at the fingers in his hair, his lashes lowered but not all the way. No, he couldn't close his eyes when Alec's eyes were on his. It didn't stop him from shivering in delight though. "A hero does it for the many... I only did it for you." His own lips upturned at Alec's declaration and he bent closer to kiss his lips softly. "You make me better as well."

Dancing or not, Magnus drew Alec completely against him inhibiting their movement to just a slow sway. Kissing his lips, he cupped the younger's face and licked slowly into his mouth wanting to just drink the words out of him and savor the taste. Alec could be so honest... so beautifully amazing. When he finally released his lips, he whispered against them hotly. "Alec... go away with me? Just you and me? We can go wherever you like. Anywhere... and go back whenever you ask."

His breath hitched at the nip and he nearly kissed him for it if Alec weren't talking. When he finished he simply nodded his head and kissed him sweetly before smiling more. "Maybe while we're on our practice honeymoon we can try it and see?"

[overprotectivehunter]

Nuzzling his boyfriend's fingers, he felt lighter than he had in years. There was no reason to hide. The Clave knew. His parents knew. He could be happy without fear that someone would find out and ruin things for the two of them. "I did to me too. I don't have to be afraid anymore."

It might not have been his intention when he pulled Magnus in for that kiss, but it was an unexpected gift that that he was grateful for.

Watching Magnus react to him playing with his hair, Alec expected his boyfriend to begin to purr. But a kiss was a better reaction that he returned with soft adoration. "I still think you're a hero." Even if Magnus had only fought to protect him, he'd still walked onto the battlefield when most people would have run away.

Leaning into the hands on his face, he moaned softly as Magnus tasted him. The gentle sway stilled as everything except his boyfriend was forgotten. Magnus could always distract him with a look or a smile, but when he focused on Alec like this, he knew that his feelings for Magnus were returned completely. Sparks shivered down his spine as he returned the kiss, happiness and desire mixing together so that it took a moment for those words to register.

Panting softly, he opened his eyes to look into those golden eyes. Magnus was everything he'd always wanted, but had never dared to think of until Jace had dragged him to that party. And now Magnus was offering him more... Something he wouldn't have asked for but now that it was put into words he wanted desperately. Time alone with Magnus, going wherever they wanted, seeing things that he'd only read about. "Yes. Wherever we want." Until someone forced him to come home since Alec doubted he'd ever want to leave Magnus' side.

Then the rest of his boyfriend's suggestion connected. "Honeymoon?" For a moment, he could only stare before beginning to grin. Even if it was only a 'practice honeymoon' the intent was there. Magnus wanted to be with him for the rest of their lives. "We'll try it whenever you want."

[magnus_bane]

"It won't magically get easier... but you'll never have to pretend to be someone else now. I'm only sorry for other obstacles you'll have to face." Smoothing his love's hair back, he smiled at him gently. "But I'll walk with you through this. I promise."

Magnus always ended up smiling into the young hunter's lips. He loved the taste and mere feel of the man in his arms and would do anything for him. Anything at all. "I can live with being your hero, Alec... just yours." He didn't have it in him to be more... but that was enough. He could be anything for Alec. He knew that. Even if it scared him.

Licking his own lips to chase Alec's taste on them, he couldn't stop the soft purr that rose in his chest. Never had he felt this happy and warm in his life before. It felt amazing and like none other. "Good. Because practice makes perfect for a real honeymoon."

Grinning like a cheshire cat, his arms moved to wrap around Alec's waist pulling them impossibly close. "Yes... honeymoon. You and me. Just us..." And possibly really wonderful romantic possibilities to take their relationship to the next level should Alec want that. "Where would you want to go first with me, Alec?"

[overprotectivehunter]

"If it was easy it wouldn't be worth having." There would be problems. Not just from his parents, but from the Clave but if he had Magnus, it'd be worth it. "I know you'll stay with me." For a moment, he thought of all the time he'd wasted with denials and trying to do what was safe instead of what his heart wanted. "I'm sorry I hurt you. I never meant for that to happen."

Returning that smile, he gently nipped at Magnus' lips. The elder always made him feel better, like there was more to him than he'd ever imagined, but now he felt lighter. As if they could face anything as long as they were together. "I want you to be mine."

Not just his hero, but the person he spent the rest of his life with... even if it was probably a little early to suggest that to Magnus.

As his boyfriend pulled him closer, Alec couldn't help thinking about the other possibilities for that practice honeymoon. His breath hitched as he pressed against Magnus, a faint flush warming his cheeks. Trying to push aside those thoughts was almost impossible when Magnus was purring and grinning at him like that. "I don't care where we go as long as we're alone and no one can interrupt."

[magnus_bane]

"All the best things in life are worth fighting for. And you are the best thing in my life." Leaning down he touched their foreheads and closed his eyes. "I know you didn't mean it to hurt me. I know you're in a rough place with decisions that will make or break you. I'm selfishly happy that the decisions you made were in my favor." That meant everything to him. In ways he didn't quite fully understand yet.

Smiling at the nip, he cradled his love's neck and drew him closer to kiss him again sweetly. "I'm always yours. For now and always." Suddenly the Herondale madness made sense. All the soul mate 'nonsense' he'd scoffed at and love songs made all the sense in the world. That was new.

"Alone and uninterrupted are definitely in the itinerary for our practice honeymoon." Part of him wished they were already gone so he could take this further than kisses under starlight. He wanted more, a consummation of their relationship... courage to take a step to permanence like marriage. "How soon do you think I can get you from your parents?" Losing his little brother... Magnus wouldn't forget that in his rush. He knew it had to hurt. Just like the loss of Ragnor left a gaping hole in his chest.