( magnus actually laughs, delighted, ecstatic to have asked and to be taking this step with alec. it's a little scary, having not shared his home with someone like this in a long time. jace's stay didn't count in the same way — jace had been a guest, temporarily housed. this is alec moving in with him to share their living space permanently.
he feels a little bit like he's soaring. he'd forgotten how good it was to... live, basically, rather than distract himself and keep his heart locked away. alec makes him feel so alive, and happy to be. )
Yeah? Really? ( he knows the answer to that, though. alec wouldn't say yes if he didn't want to. it's just... magical to realise this is really happening. magnus can't resist kissing alec either, even after alec's lips leave his. he lets their lips meet once more, lips curved into a smile against it. )
I'll make room for everything you need. This place is yours as much as it is mine. ( he touches alec's face with a brush of his fingertips, along his cheek. watches alec like he can't quite believe this man is real, and that they're taking this step together. he's so happy he can't help but basically giggle.
what the clave thinks and says they can face together, right? for now, they can bask in this happiness. )
( Magnus’ fingertips on Alec’s skin send a shiver down his spine and he leans into his touch, allowing himself to be here in this moment and enjoy everything Magnus makes him feel. And he makes him feel a lot.
He can’t quite believe how lucky he is to have found Magnus. Now he’s getting the chance to live with him, to share their lives every day and to know that no matter what happens they will still have this. He feels a little overwhelmed with it all and he has to take a deep, steadying breath before he can speak again. )
I uh, I don’t have that much as far as stuff goes. So you don’t have to worry about me taking over or anything.
No, I just... ( he touches his earcuff as he does when he's admitting something that makes him feel a little vulnerable. ) You could have said you needed to wait a little, and I haven't lived with anyone in a long time.
( so asking feels... big. and getting a positive answer feels even bigger. )
I don't care if you do, Alexander. ( he could take over the whole loft. it's alec's as much as it is his from this moment onwards. he touches alec's cheek, leans in to kiss him. when he pulls back, he still looks overjoyed.) I want to feel your presence in every room.
( Alec smiles and it’s small and private, one of his rare smiles reserved only for Magnus. Though anyone that knows Alec can say they’ve seen him smiling more and more ever since he met Magnus. )
Yeah, sure. You say that now. Just wait until you have weapons and Shadowhunter paraphernalia all over the place.
( He’s joking of course and when he laughs it’s like a little more of the impossible weight he carries around with him day after day lifts. Another piece falls into place and Alec knows, without a doubt in his heart, that this is where he belongs.
Alec can’t help himself when he reaches out, hand cupping Magnus’ face, the pad of his thumb tenderly stroking Magnus’ jaw. When their eyes meet his heart skips a beat, stop stuttering in his chest and all he can do is lean in, closing the small space between them and kiss Magnus. He’s powerless to do anything else right now. )
( not that magnus would ever, ever complain about being kissed by alec lightwood. especially not right now, emotions running high from taking this step with his boyfriend and the man he loves so dearly, not when instants before alec was laughing. it's one of magnus' favorite sounds of all time, that laugh.
magnus laughs too, when he pulls away from the kiss. )
I'll know who's responsible if I trip on a bow.
( he kisses alec again, hand smoothing over alec's chest and his thumb stroking over the fabric. an idle gesture he does automatically, when he gets his hands on him. ) I'll make a spot for all your big bad Shadowhunter things, don't worry.
Fortunately, you picked the neatest Shadowhunter for a boyfriend. I promise I’m a lot neater and less brazen than Jace.
( Alec is quiet for a moment, thinking, and then his smile fades from his face as something occurs to him. He straightens, sitting up and placing his hand gently over Magnus’ where it rests on his chest. )
Magnus, will me living here put a target on your back? What about your people? How will they react?
( ah. well. magnus has thought about that, and he doesn't know how it will go down. probably the response will mixed. )
Honestly? I'm not sure. ( he admits, but doesn't stop there. this isn't about to stop him. he wants alec in his life, and he can continue with his role as high warlock with alec living with him. if they think that's all it takes for him to not longer be worthy of the title... well, he'd have some words.
besides, this is their life, isn't it? )
But it's none of their business. I want this, Alexander.
I want this too. ( Alec smiles and shakes his head, pushing away any negative thoughts. People in both their worlds were always going to have something to say as long as they were together. Alec found it hard to care about that when he has never been happier in his entire life.
He reaches down, fingers tracing the rings on Magnus’ hands. )
( magnus would very much agree with that. people were always going to have an opinion on their relationship, but the fact of the matter was that it involved no one but them. what others thought meant nothing. they're happy together. magnus is happier than he ever remembers being, even with the struggles brought on by the politics surrounding them. after all that, he only wants to fight harder for their right to love each other in peace. )
I could never have imagined, ( he says softly, almost wistful, while watching alec's face. it sounds like he means in general, too. not just alec specifically, but he never could have imagined one day meeting someone again, loving like this, living together, loving a shadowhunter. )
So, ( He gives Magnus’ hand a squeeze. ) when do I get my key?
( Alec is all smiles and he can’t remember ever being this happy before. The way Magnus is looking at him, like he can’t believe Alec is real...Alec thinks he would do anything for Magnus. Alec knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that he will fight for them as long as he can and go to the ends of the world to show Magnus that he is worthy of love and happiness until he believes it. )
Well, since you ask so nicely — ( with a flourish of his hand that lasts a little too long not to be purposefully showy to amuse alec, magnus summons a copy of his keys into his hand, holding it out to his boyfriend with a smile. ) Here, my love.
( then he snaps his fingers. )
The wards have been adjusted to always let you in, even if I'm not home.
( the prospect sounds lovely to him. coming home to alec already being there, comfortable and safe... it makes his heart feel so full. )
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he feels a little bit like he's soaring. he'd forgotten how good it was to... live, basically, rather than distract himself and keep his heart locked away. alec makes him feel so alive, and happy to be. )
Yeah? Really? ( he knows the answer to that, though. alec wouldn't say yes if he didn't want to. it's just... magical to realise this is really happening. magnus can't resist kissing alec either, even after alec's lips leave his. he lets their lips meet once more, lips curved into a smile against it. )
I'll make room for everything you need. This place is yours as much as it is mine. ( he touches alec's face with a brush of his fingertips, along his cheek. watches alec like he can't quite believe this man is real, and that they're taking this step together. he's so happy he can't help but basically giggle.
what the clave thinks and says they can face together, right? for now, they can bask in this happiness. )
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( Magnus’ fingertips on Alec’s skin send a shiver down his spine and he leans into his touch, allowing himself to be here in this moment and enjoy everything Magnus makes him feel. And he makes him feel a lot.
He can’t quite believe how lucky he is to have found Magnus. Now he’s getting the chance to live with him, to share their lives every day and to know that no matter what happens they will still have this. He feels a little overwhelmed with it all and he has to take a deep, steadying breath before he can speak again. )
I uh, I don’t have that much as far as stuff goes. So you don’t have to worry about me taking over or anything.
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( so asking feels... big. and getting a positive answer feels even bigger. )
I don't care if you do, Alexander. ( he could take over the whole loft. it's alec's as much as it is his from this moment onwards. he touches alec's cheek, leans in to kiss him. when he pulls back, he still looks overjoyed.) I want to feel your presence in every room.
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Yeah, sure. You say that now. Just wait until you have weapons and Shadowhunter paraphernalia all over the place.
( He’s joking of course and when he laughs it’s like a little more of the impossible weight he carries around with him day after day lifts. Another piece falls into place and Alec knows, without a doubt in his heart, that this is where he belongs.
Alec can’t help himself when he reaches out, hand cupping Magnus’ face, the pad of his thumb tenderly stroking Magnus’ jaw. When their eyes meet his heart skips a beat, stop stuttering in his chest and all he can do is lean in, closing the small space between them and kiss Magnus. He’s powerless to do anything else right now. )
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magnus laughs too, when he pulls away from the kiss. )
I'll know who's responsible if I trip on a bow.
( he kisses alec again, hand smoothing over alec's chest and his thumb stroking over the fabric. an idle gesture he does automatically, when he gets his hands on him. ) I'll make a spot for all your big bad Shadowhunter things, don't worry.
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( Alec is quiet for a moment, thinking, and then his smile fades from his face as something occurs to him. He straightens, sitting up and placing his hand gently over Magnus’ where it rests on his chest. )
Magnus, will me living here put a target on your back? What about your people? How will they react?
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Honestly? I'm not sure. ( he admits, but doesn't stop there. this isn't about to stop him. he wants alec in his life, and he can continue with his role as high warlock with alec living with him. if they think that's all it takes for him to not longer be worthy of the title... well, he'd have some words.
besides, this is their life, isn't it? )
But it's none of their business. I want this, Alexander.
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He reaches down, fingers tracing the rings on Magnus’ hands. )
Look at us know, huh? Who would have thought...
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I could never have imagined, ( he says softly, almost wistful, while watching alec's face. it sounds like he means in general, too. not just alec specifically, but he never could have imagined one day meeting someone again, loving like this, living together, loving a shadowhunter. )
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( Alec is all smiles and he can’t remember ever being this happy before. The way Magnus is looking at him, like he can’t believe Alec is real...Alec thinks he would do anything for Magnus. Alec knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that he will fight for them as long as he can and go to the ends of the world to show Magnus that he is worthy of love and happiness until he believes it. )
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( then he snaps his fingers. )
The wards have been adjusted to always let you in, even if I'm not home.
( the prospect sounds lovely to him. coming home to alec already being there, comfortable and safe... it makes his heart feel so full. )