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“Aw, look how happy they seem,” said Alec as he watched Church and Chairman Meow run around their new place. Yes, their new place. Magnus and Alec have gotten an apartment together. It’s been almost a year since the two of them started dating and they finally bought a place together. Honestly, it was something that Alec wanted to do much earlier on into their relationship, but he knew that he needed to take things slow. So, there they were, finally moving in together and he couldn’t be happier about it. He liked his old place, but the new one was much better. It was a lot larger than his previous one and he got to share it with Magnus.
Magnus, on the other hand, couldn’t be happier to leave his old place behind. Not that he didn’t like it, but he always connected it to pain. He was always alone in there and he was ready to move on and try something else. The flat that he and Alexander found was perfect for the two of them. It was modern and large enough for both of their cats to be running around as much as they wanted without the neighbours to complain about it. Magnus smiled when he glanced at Church and Chairman Meow.
The two cats were still in the process of exploring the place; it was their first time there and they and they had a lot of work to do. They had to find new hiding places; they had so much to explore and Magnus couldn’t wait to show all of the new toys that he and Alec have gotten for the two of them. Magnus knew that they went all out again for the two of them, but Magnus and Alec really couldn’t stop themselves once they would step inside of the pet store. Once in there, they went completely feral and bought everything that they thought that Chairman and Church would like.
Alec was smiling when he watched the cats running around. The place was still filled with boxes; they had a lot to unpack, but for now he just wanted to sit down onto the couch that was already there and he quickly plopped down. They were in the living room and he looked around, his smile widening a little bit and he nodded along. Yep, it was an amazing place, Magnus quickly joined him over at the couch and he decided to sit in his lap, Alec’s arms quickly going around his waist and he brought him closer, both of them smiling. They weren’t talking much at the moment, they were just taking the time to take everything in and indulge in the moment.
Magnus took in a deep breath and rubbed his palms together as he was looking around the place. The loft was still pretty much of an empty canvas, although he had done a lot of renovating already. He loved it and Izzy was helping him along with that as well. Alec also helped, but he didn’t really know much about interior design. Still, he was happy that Magnus included him in it because he wanted the place to feel like theirs and not only like Magnus’. Alec loved that and he tried to be as helpful as he possibly could.
The look that Magnus was trying to go for was something antique, yet classical and modern as well. Alec didn’t really know how to put it into words, but Magnus managed to make it work. He managed to create a timeless look that he loved. It wasn’t over the top, yet it was still extra enough to fit with Magnus’ tastes. But it still wasn’t done; there was still so much work that needed to be done and his creative side was already alive and kicking as he was picturing all of the things that he was going to be looking for the next time that he was going to take Alexander over to the store and- Magnus was in the middle of planning things out when he heard a little chuckle above his ear and he slowly turned around and arched his brow.
Alec smiled when he saw how serious Magnus looked and he knew that that look could mean only one thing; Magnus was again thinking about renovating, wasn’t he? “So, what will you add this time?” asked Alec and Magnus smiled and then turned slowly around in Alec’s arms so that he was facing him. He then carefully straddled his legs and gently pushed him back against the couch and came closer to him, placing his hands on top of Alec’s shoulders and he shrugged. Was it so obvious what was on his mind?
“There’s so many things I still need to do,” said Magnus and Alec laughed.
“The place already looks good,” said Alec and winked.
“Oh, I know, I know, but I do want to do more,” he said and then his eyes travelled towards the door of their room and he smiled. “Especially for our bedroom, I have ideas for carpets and curtains. I saw some pretty ones the last time Isabelle and I went shopping, but I wasn’t sure which ones to get because you weren’t there,” said Magnus and Alec wrapped his arms around his waist and he shrugged.
“You should have bought them if you liked them,” said Alec and Magnus shook his head.
“There were many options, how am I supposed to know which one is the best?” asked Magnus and Alec beamed up at him and then he laughed softly.
“I trust you, Magnus,” said Alec and then nodded. “Whichever you’d get I’m sure I would love,” he said. “You’ve got an amazing taste, after all,” he then carried on and Magnus pressed his lips together and in the end he sighed and bit down onto his lip.
“That’s not the point,” whined Magnus. “You should be there to help me decide. You know I love including you. I don’t want to get something that I like. It has to be something that we both like it,” he said. “If not then it would be too selfish of me and-”
“Okay, fine,” said Alec and then he made a little pause, chuckling a little bit and he reached up with his hand and gently cupped Magnus’ face. The other nuzzled into the touch like a little kitten and Alec’s heart melted again. Magnus was so adorable, he still couldn’t handle it even after a year of dating. How was it even possible? That someone was as adorable as him! “The next time you and Iz are going shopping I’ll join you as well,” promised Alec and Magnus’ face lit up.
“Great!” said Magnus. “We’re going tomorrow!”
“I know,” said Alec and Magnus laughed again and then leaned in, pressing a little kiss on top of his boyfriend’s lips and then he again looked around the place, biting down onto his lip and he sighed happily. Damn, a whole new apartment. It was truly a big step that he was making in his life and then he sighed happily as he rested his forehead against Alec’s and then he looked down into his eyes.
“Still,” said Magnus.
“Hmm?”
“I mean, sometimes I still can’t believe it,” said Magnus and Alec arched his brow. “That we’re finally doing this, moving in,” said Magnus and Alec nodded. It was true, it took them a while before all of it was finally ready for them to finally move into their new apartment. Alec had asked Magnus about it quite a few months ago and Magnus of course agreed. And they also managed to find the apartment fairly quickly, but then before it was finally ready for them to move in… quite some time had passed by since then.
And the way that Alec asked him about the move in was also quite special. Maybe a little bit cheesy? But it was also so like Alexander, it fit him perfectly. It was supposed to be just a normal dinner. They were eating out again, Magnus really didn’t suspect anything special about it. But then Alec started acting strange. After the dinner he took him into the park and one thing led to the other and before Magnus knew what was happening he saw a little box in Alec’s hands. It made him both excited and scared at the same time because he didn’t know what to expect from the other.
He knew that Alexander moved faster than him, but at the same time, he was always so very patient with him. At first Magnus thought that Alec would get down onto one knee, but then luckily he didn’t. Not to say that Magnus didn’t want that to happen one day, but it would still be too soon. He needed time, being with Alec made him special and all of that, but he didn’t want to rush into something. However, then as it turned out, it wasn’t a marriage proposal. Alec handed him the box and after he opened it, there was a little cardboard key. On the back side of it there was a simple message written for him.
Wanna move in with me?
And that was when Magnus realised what was happening. After he realised that Alec was asking him to move in together with him, he burst in tears. He didn’t even know why, it made sense that they would move in together. It was the next step to their relationship and yet… it was something that Magnus never realised how much he wanted it to happen. But it did and he was so happy. So, so happy.
But all of that was in the past now. Now their wishes were a reality and he slowly opened his eyes again only to see Alec looking up at him and he smiled again as their eyes locked together and he leaned down to press a little kiss on top of the other’s lips and they sighed together happily. “We still have so much to unpack,” said Alec and Magnus shrugged it off because he didn’t get why it was such a big deal.
“Unpacking is fun,” said Magnus.
“And tiring,” said Alec.
“Fun when you’re doing it with me,” said Magnus and waggled his eyebrows. Alec rolled his eyes, but then laughed along and then he clicked with his tongue and then he nodded. It was true, doing something with Magnus was usually a lot more fun than doing it alone and he leaned back against the couch. “Hmm, we need to unpack by the end of the week,” said Magnus and rubbed the back of his neck and Alec nodded.
“It’s Thursday now, it can wait until tomorrow,” said Alec and Magnus laughed softly, nodding.
“But of course,” said Magnus and then chuckled. Still, he wanted everything to be ready for the housewarming party. It was happening on Sunday, so there was still the time to get ready. Magnus was really excited about this party because all of their friends and family were going to be there and he loved how all of them were getting along so far. Especially Magnus’ friends, Magnus was really happy about how they ended up accepting everyone from Alec’s side - all of his friends and family.
Catarina, Ragnor and Raphael were all cool now with Alec and the others. They finally managed to see that Alec truly wasn’t like the others. Raphael was the hardest one to find it to trust in Alec, but after a few months he finally decided to put down the walls around his heart that he had and he finally decided to let Alec in. So far, everything was going good and he happily sighed, pressing his lips together.
“You’re now thinking about the housewarming party, right?”
Magnus glanced down at him and his eyes widened, cocking his head to the side. “How do you know that?” asked Magnus and then he brought his face closer to the other’s and he narrowed his eyes. “Hmm, maybe you’re the one with the ability to read minds, darling,” joked Magnus and Alec snorted.
“Maybe!” said Alec, joking back and he waggled his eyebrows. “I do have special powers,” he said and Magnus was laughing there on top of him. Alec was still such a dork and he had to press a little kiss in between his eyebrows. He wanted to dip down and aim for the lips as well, but a loud crash from the kitchen was heard and thus the moment was suddenly ruined. Magnus blinked a few times, but Alec on the other hand immediately knew who the culprit was.
“Church!” said Alec quickly and Magnus quickly got off of Alec as the other was hurrying over to the kitchen to see what kind of a damage the cat has already done in their new apartment. But as it seemed, it wasn’t only Church alone as he had another accomplice next to him and Magnus was trying not to laugh from the back as he peeked over Alec’s shoulder. Both, Chairman and Church, were in there and were currently turned gn their backs and looking up at both of them ever so innocently. Alec narrowed his eyes and then he looked at Church; oh, he was such a bad influence on Chairman!
“Okay, which one of you broke the vase?” asked Alec when he saw the broken pieces in the corner. Luckily it wasn’t a special vase, it was a cheap one that Alec brought with him. Still! Discipline was needed and he crossed his arms on top of his chest. “Don’t give me such innocent looks,” he said and then looked at Church. “Spill it, it was you wasn’t it?”
Innocent meow was all that he got from Church. Magnus’ eyes widened and then he burst out laughing when Chairman started circling around Alec’s legs, meowing loudly as if he was trying to apologise for what had happened and Magnus started to wonder - was it Chairman that broke the vase? It wouldn’t really come as a surprise, when he was still living alone with him, he was-
“Church, you’re a bad influence,” said Alec, but of course didn’t mean it as there was a smile on his face and he shook his head and leaned down, picking up the larger cat and then looked him into the eye. “You’re an older brother, you have to be a role model to Chairman,” whined Alec and Church only meowed and placed his paw on top of Alec’s lips. “You-”
And just like that Alec had been defeated. He softly placed Church’s paw down and then he narrowed his eyes, facing him eye to eye. Alec then smiled and placed a big kiss on top of his head, which of course the other didn’t like. After a long meow Alec finally released the cat back onto the floor and he nodded. “Revenge is sweet,” said Alec and Magnus chuckled. That was what Alexander called a revenge? Well, the cat did seem to dislike kisses, but in Magnus’ opinion that wasn’t true exactly. He was just a shy one.
After cleaning up the mess in the kitchen, Magnus and Alec returned back into the living room and that time they had company as they sat down onto the couch and they both smiled when Church and Chairman hopped onto the couch as well. They laid together in the corner of the couch, letting Magnus and Alec have their own little space as well. Ah, how very considered. The two were the perfect children ever. Magnus’ smile widened and then he glanced towards Alexander, who reached for his hand and then linked their fingers together.
“I’m so happy, Magnus,” announced Alec. As always, he didn’t find it difficult to speak what was on his mind. Magnus loved that about him.
“Same here, love,” said the other one and Alec winked.
“I’m glad,” he said.
Magnus couldn’t have said it better himself. Ever since meeting Alexander, his life has changed a lot. He was a lot happier. For the first time in what felt forever he felt appreciated and loved properly. Magnus thought that he was wise for his age, but boy was he wrong; Alexander taught him so many things. He taught him that he mattered, that he shouldn’t be ashamed of who he was. That his feelings mattered, that they were real. He melted his steel heart and changed it for a real, beating one. At least that was how Magnus felt on the inside.
Alive, so alive.
Alec was curious when he saw that Magnus was getting lost in his thoughts again, but that time he couldn’t figure out what was on the other’s mind. “Magnus, what are you thinking now?” asked Alec curiously and Magnus snapped back to reality.
“Ah, your super powers have failed you, my dear,” said Magnus and Alec laughed. “I was just… imagining how lovely you’ll look in the outfit I’ve gotten for you for our housewarming party,” said Magnus with a wink and Alec flushed a little bit. He kind of had a feeling that Magnus wasn’t really thinking about that, but still!
“Uh huh,” said Alec.
“Hey, Alexander?” asked Magnus and the other glanced at him.
“Yes?”
“I love you so much,” breathed out Magnus and Alec kissed him again.
“I love you too,” said Alec back. He was about to kiss Magnus again, but their children (cats) decided that they wanted some attention too. Chairman hopped on Alec while Church placed his head on top of Magnus’ legs and the two of them started laughing, but gave their unending attention to the two, yet still managed to steal a few kisses for themselves as well and Magnus had a bright smile on his face after the two pulled away.
Yes, this definitely was the happiest he had ever been in his life.