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“Why do we have to do this.” Alec pouted like a 12 year old.
“Because theres 2 days until prom and we both don’t have something to wear.” Magnus replied pulling Alec into the shopping centre.
“I’m sure you have so many things in your wardrobe that you could easily wear to the prom. And I can just wear what I wear to school.”
Magnus audibly gasped, “You cannot wear something that you wear every day, madu. It’s an opportunity to buy some great stuff that actually has colour and even doesn’t have any holes in it.
Alec stopped dead in his tracks, “Izzy put you up to this didn’t she?”
“The other day I went to lunch with your sister and I may have mentioned that I was planning to shop with you and izzy may have mentioned that I should try and get you some new clothes.”
“I don’t need new clothes.” Alec moaned.
“You do.”
“But I hate shopping.”
“Ah but you have never gone shopping with me have you?” Magnus smirked and kissed his boyfriend, “We will have fun I promise.”
“fine.” Alec gave in and grabbed Magnus hand gently and started following Magnus.
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“How about this?” Alec asked holding up a black shirt.
Magnus had to hold back his eye roll.
“It’s black and you need something nicer for prom.”
“I’m not even going prom im just helping out.”
“Why am I your date then? Don’t you want to look good for your boyfriend.” Magnus pouted.
“To be honest I thought it was a nice top.”
“I really need to teach you about fashion.”
“Okay Mr Fashion Guru what have you found me.”
“I am glad you asked,” Magnus smirked and skipped around the corner and came back with 2 full shopping bags of clothes.
Alec’s eyes went comically wide
“Is that all for me?”
Magnus giggled, “Most of it yes.”
Alec was about to open his mouth to say something but Magnus shushed him
“Come on darling let’s try all these on.” Magnus said and pushed Alec towards the fitting rooms.
Magnus waited outside and texted Izzy to tell her that he had found a few sweaters.
A couple of minutes later Alec walked out with the same pants he had on before but with a long sleeved green top. It was a slim fit, one that showed off Alec’s muscles. Magnus absolutely loved it.
“You look absolutely ravishing.” Magnus purred.
Magnus definitely miss Alec’s blush on his face.
“Do you like it?”
“It’s very tight but I could get used to it.”
Magnus smiled brightly and kissed Alec on the cheek.
“See shopping with me is fun!”
“Yeah, okay, it is.”
Magnus silently cheered which made Alec laugh.
“Okay hot stuff you still have hundreds of other things to try on.” Magnus slapped Alec’s bum, Alec yelped in surprise and rushed back to the fitting rooms.
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After many outfits later, some that weren’t successful some that were, they finally found themselves outfits, that matched, for the prom. They did even manage to get sweaters that had no holes and more patterned shirts. Magnus had texted Izzy to say he had been successful.
They were now eating in McDonald’s, because they were hungry and there was no other places they liked.
They were both mid eating when Magnus saw Alec notice something followed by Alec leaning in closely.
“Don’t stare but behind you is one of my ex boyfriends from college.” Alec whispered.
Magnus, instantly intrigued turned around and saw a extremely tall man with a very thick beard and geeky glasses. He was quit chubby yet oddly charming.
“The beard? Really?”
“We were 19 he didn’t have that beard then.”
“Did things end badly between you two?” Magnus asked stealing one of Ale’s chips.
“No, we only dated for like a month but I broke up with him because we didn’t really act like a couple you know? It turns out it was because he realised he was straight so I couldn’t blame him.” Alec chuckled.
“That’s awful.” Magnus smiled sadly and reached out to hold his hand.
“It isn’t, I understood and we tried to keep in touch but we stopped talking shortly after.”
“Well you should call him over. Catch up.” Magnus offered.
“I’m sure he wouldn’t remember me- oh god he’s coming this way.”
Magnus laughed when Alec tried to hide himself behind a menu, that didnt even cover his face mind you.
“Alec?” The man said when he realised who he saw.
Alec stopped trying to hide behind his menu and smiled at him awkwardly, “Hey Reggie.”
“It’s been about what..?”
“10 years yeah.” Alec finished.
“What are you doing now?”
“I am a history teacher at Idris high.”
“Oh my son just started there.”
Oh right, he must be married and have beautiful children by now.
“Oh yeah? What’s his name?”
“Rocco.”
Shit. How could he not forgot Rocco. He taught him history and Rocco always talked in class.
“I teach him history.”
Parents evening will be fun.
“Thats great, I will ask him about you.”
Please don’t.
Luckily Alec didn’t reply because Magnus had cleared is throat.
“Oh Reggie, this is my boyfriend Magnus.”
Reggie seemed surprise for a second but soon recovered and leaned his arm forward to shake Magnus’ hands. Magnus happily took it.
“Hello Magnus. It’s nice to meet you.”
“Nice to meet you too.” Magnus replied
“It was great seeing you Alec, but I was actually about to go to order some food for my family, but I hope we can catch up soon.”
Yeah! How about at your son’s next meeting. That will be great!!!!!
Obviously Alec didnt say that.
“Yeah, see you soon.” Alec smiled and Reggie nodded one last time before running up to the counter.
When he was out of sight Alec groaned and banged his head on the table.
Magnus started giggling.
“It’s not funny.”
“Oh it is, you are going to have an excellent time at the next parents evening. Can I be there.”
Alec flipped Magnus off which only made Magnus laugh even more.
“Come on darling let’s go home.”
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Magnus woke up in Alec’s bed which had been a regular occurrence for them. They spent as much time together as they could and considering today was the day of the prom they were going to get ready together.
This morning though, Alec’s side of the bed was already cold. Maybe because he had already gone to work, its fine he has done it before and always left a note before going to work. So Magnus was quite surprised when he climbed out of Alec’s bed, not bothering to put on some clothes, and couldn’t find a note anyway. But he did smell the smell bacon, and Magnus couldn’t resist the smell of bacon.
And sure enough when Magnus walked into the kitchen Alec was standing there cooking.t
“Food smells delicious.” Magnus said.
Alec jumped in surprise at the sudden voice but turned around anywa. His jaw opened comically low, probably because Magnus was standing there naked.
“Uh.. uh bacon.” Alec said in a higher voice than usual.
“Why are you not at work?”
“Sorry Alec Lightwood is too distracted to answer right now.” Alec said in a robotic voice pulling Magnus into his arms.
“Would Alec Lightwood like me to change?”
“Not really but if you dont want the bacon to be burnt then yeah you might want to change.”
“hmmm I really do love bacon.” Magnus smiled.
“more than me.”
“Never.”
Alec then gave in to all his self control and kissed Magnus hardly on the lips. It was only for a second tho before he pulled away and squeezed Magnus’ bum.
“Okay you can get changed now. But don’t put a shirt on.”
Magnus raised his eyebrow.
“What?! I still can ogle my boyfriends beautiful abs cant I?”
Magnus cackled and and strutted back to the bedroom making sure Alec was watching.
He quickly found some sweatpants in his section of a drawer. Alec had cleaned a section out for him so if he did stay round he wouldn’t need to worry.
When he walked back into the kitchen Alec was now setting bacon and waffles onto two plates for them both.
“you breakfast mi amor.” Alec sung when Magnus sat down.
“You are in a very flirty and happy mood this morning.”
“I always am when I get to wake up next to you.”
Magnus’ heart nearly melted
“you sweet talker you.” Magnus teased.
They ate food in silence, every no and again Alec huffed out a laugh when Magnus stroked Alec’s leg with his foot.
“so why aren’t you at work?”
“Luke gave the whole school a day off so everyone can get ready for prom and they can set everything up.”
“does he need us to help set up prom?”
“No, no they probably have enough people for that.” Alec said quickly and Magnus raised an eyebrow.
“I don’t want to be at school any longer than I have to.” Alec admitted.
“Fair enough.” Magnus laughed.
“is the bacon good?”
“excellent.” Magnus moaned in delight.
“Come on its not that good.” Alec rolled his eyes
“Oh I disagree,” Magnus replies leaning forward dramatically, “you see it’s a combination of my 4 favourite things: you, You cooking, you cooking topless and bacon.” Magnus beamed.
“I didn’t know you were that passionate about bacon.” Alec noted.
“when you make it I am.” Magnus winked
Alec shook his head fondly.
Once they both ate their breakfast Alec picked up both of their plates and put into it the dishwasher.
They both then cuddled on the coach not watching the TV but being too enrapt into each other. It was a lovely and serene morning and afternoon but sadly at one point they had to start getting ready.
Alec carried Magnus bridal style to the bedroom and had a quick make out session before regretfully pulling apart and starting to get ready. Alec definitely didn’t stare at Magnus while he got change. That was the same for Magnus, although Magnus made the excuse of helping Alec get changed.
They were done getting ready at 5, had something quickly to eat and then Alec drove them both to venue they were headed at and parked around the corner.
“You ready?” Magnus smiled once he parked.
“To watch a bunch of teenagers dancing and just being teenagers? Yeah sure.”
“Come on. It will be fun. We can have fun.” Magnus smiled caressing his face.
“yeah it will be okay. And it may be one of the last times I see some of my students.”
“there you go then.”
“come on then.” Alec announced and heaved himself out of his car, meeting Magnus halfway and taking his hand.
Luke was outside the venue saying hello to everyone that was arriving. When he saw Alec and Magnus approach Luke looked instantly relieved.
“thank you both so much for coming,”
“no problem.”
“When are the students getting here.”
“They will be arriving any time now. Most of the teachers are in there now, you can both go in. And have fun by the way I am not going to make you stand on lookout the whole time I just want you to make sure nothing bad is going on. But this is your night too so have fun.” Luke smiled
“Thank you Luke.” Magnus smiled before pulling Alec inside.
“did I tell you that Luke warned me and you not to do anything “inappropriate” when I told him I would go help at prom.”
“No! really?” Magnus exclaimed.
“Yeah. It was awkward for both of us.”
Magnus didn’t reply but nodded.
Alec introduced him to all his coworkers who told him how much Alec talks about him. It was only fair, Magnus talks about him a lot too.
Students started to show up looking all dressed up and beautiful. Some were with dates others with friends and a couple of people were on their own. This one kid, Klause Smith came in a onesie and Magnus found it hilarious but Alec rolled his eyes at him when Klause came and fist pumped Alec. Apparently Alec had dared him to do it when Klause mentioned it one time in their lesson.
“Mr Lightwood!” Magnus heard someone say.
He turned around and saw from what he remembered Kael. And she was with an asian looking boy. They were wearing matching outfits which looked adorable.
“Kael, Jomei! How are you? I didn't know you two were going together ” Alec said brightly.
“No it wasn’t planned but we became friends and we didn’t have anyone to go with so we decided to do the gays proud and stick together and look iCONIC.” Kael smiled and Alec was so glad that Kael was happy.
Kael and Jomei noticed Magnus smiling at Kael’s comment and eyes widened=.
“Oh my god Magnus it’s so great to finally meet you, Hi!” Kael said excitedly and high fived Magnus.
“I am pleased im finally meeting MR Lightwoods two favourite students.” Magnus winked.
“I do not have favourites.” Alec said immediately and turned to Magnus, “you are a terrible influence” he whispered
Magnus just winked at Alec and the other two giggled.
“We are going to see what food they have by sIR!” Jomei exclaimed and pulled Kael along.
“They are so cute” Magnus smiled to Alec.
“They are good students.”
“I heard there’s some good food at the buffet, want to see what they have?” Magnus offered and alec’s stomach grumbles in response.
“I take that as a yes.” Magnus smiled and took Alec’s hand again and led him to the buffet table.
They passed a lot of children who high fived Alec and smiled at Magnus. They only got a couple of weird stares but they were teenagers after all.
They found some cakes which Alec stuffed his face with. And Magnus wondered how he could look so sexy with a mouth full of food.
At one point Magnus got up and danced with the gym teacher Ollie who he instantly loved. Obviously he tried to get Alec to dance but he just sat down still eating. He ended up dancing with a group of teachers, and a few students, for ages until a slow song came on. Magnus’ favourite song.
Soon couples were flooding the dance floor slow dancing. Magnus made it his mission, in that moment to get Alec to dance with him.
Magnus easily spotted Alec who was currently sitting in a corner silently watching Magnus.
“I’m not dancing Magnus.” Alec warned as soon as Magnus joined him and sat on his lap.
“Come on darling this is my favourite song and I really want to dance with you,” Magnus pouted, “and if you do dance with me,” Magnus leaned in and whispered seductively, “i will do that thing you have wanted to do for ages.” He purred.
Magnus watched Alec’s expression change and his eyes go wide. Alec then practically jumped up.
“Okay then let’s dance.”
Magnus silently cheered.
Magnus pulled Alec to the middle of the dance floor and then placed two arms around Alec’s neck. Alec instinctively put his arm around Magnus’ waist and started swaying.
“See it’s not that bad, you are a natural!”
“I guess.” Alec mumbled.
They stayed in silence for a while just staring into each other’s eyes.
“I can’t believe we known each other for nearly 4 months.” Magnus broke the silence at one point.
“It’s only been 4 months?”
“Feels like more doesn’t it.”
“Feels like a lifetime…. In a good way.” Alec smiled.
“I get what you mean. And I am excited to spend a lifetime with you Alexander.” Magnus smiled and Alec nearly melted.
“God it’s crazy how much I love you.” Alec whispered.
“It's crazy how I fell in love with the man who was having a breakdown in a strip. Club all those months ago.”
Alec threw his head back and laughed. Magnus hoped he would make Alec laugh for eternity.
“I’m glad that Jace dragged me to said strip club.” Alec practically whispered.
Magnus replied with a kiss but remembered that they were in a room full of teenagers and pulled away.
They were so enrapt with each other that they didn’t realise that a fast tempo song started to play and they were still slowly swaying in each others arms.
Alec was the first to notice and pulled away walking out of the dance floor out of the way and Magnus following close behind.
“I want to get all my form together because it may be the last time I see some of them. I want to say a few things to them.” Alec said when they stopped.
Magnus just nodded and followed Alec as he herded up all 29 students like sheep. They found a quiet place away from everyone else.
They all got into a semi circle which Magnus found a bit too funny.
“This may be on of the last times I see some of you so while you are all together I just wanted to say my final goodbyes and that I will miss you all deeply and you will all have a special place in my heart considering you were my first form. I am sure you will all do big things and try not to forget me in years to come.” Alec smiled when everyone laughed in response.
“Some of you will have made friends for life,” he looked at Jomei and Kael and some of the girls who have been glued to the hip ever since you joined, “Some of you will learn from your mistakes you made here,” he looked at Charlie and his posse then, “but you all have to stick together through rough times. I’m going to miss you all. Charlie I will miss you cheekiness, Jomei I will miss your honesty, The Jones twins I won’t miss not trying to tell you two apart because I still can’t. Kael i will miss our talks in the morning. Toby I will definitely miss you trying to teach me English slang. All of you have so many amazing and unique qualities you need to use that for the real world now. Do what you love and what you are passionate about and use those qualities to succeed. Don’t be scared to say hello to me if you ever pass me, or Magnus, in the street. Follow me on Facebook if you want because yo u aren’t going to be students anymore. Just make good choices and I am sure you will all do great. That’s all I wanted to say.”
Every student replied with a chorestra of “awes” and claps. And then Kael hugged Alec followed by Jomei and soon everyone was in a massive group hug. Magnus snapped a few pictures knowing full well Alec would want the pictures.
Alec looked up at Magnus and gestured for him to join but Magnus declined because this was Alec’s moment not his. Alec whispered something into the group which was then followed by 29 heads looking this way.
“Magnus! Come join the hug you are part of the family now too.” They all screamed at him
And Magnus couldn’t decline that so he laughed and joined the massive
He looked up at Alec who was already staring back at him.
“I love you.” They both mouthed to each other at the same time