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It’s 7 am. Alec awakens to his husband's sultry sound, sleeping in bed with him. As he gets up to get ready for the day ahead. Frantically swirling around in the closet. Looking for his sweater Magnus told him to wear. Magnus groans, blinking at Alec getting ready. As Alec is getting dressed, he hears his husband, putting in his usual meticulous effort, working to get himself looking radiant, even if he always looked stunning, without makeup and hair styling Alec firmly believed he looked stunning. The smell of coffee rising as they had set it for last night.

The coffee machine buzzes its ever so uncomforting buzz, informing both of them that coffee is available. Alec heads down to pour them both a cup. Alec gets out the syrups and begins to mix the concoction that is his husband’s coffee. He mixes the caramel, cinnamon and a small touch of mocha. The aromatics of the coffee mixed with the sweetness of the caramel, and the spice of the cinnamon, brought bliss to this beautiful morning. With the topping of whipped cream and caramel drizzle, Alec shouts, “Magnus, a Cinnamon Caramel Latte with a touch of Mocha beckons to you!” 

As he does that he pours some milk into his own coffee and adds a spoonful of sugar, stirring it in slowly. Magnus descends, his blue eyeshadow sparkling, lapis gems catching the light in his hair, and a beautiful blue t-shirt with a pair of jeans to compliment his blue outfit of the mini–adventure he had planned for the day, one that required much comfort. 

“I heard you looking for your sweater,” Magnus purred while grabbing the coffee his husband had made him.

Alec smiled at his husband’s statement about his frantics this morning. “Thankfully, I found it, for some reason it was on the high shelf.”

“So, are we ready to go?”

“I mean… I’m kind of nervous. Going to a mundane fun park place?”

“SO? What’s wrong with having some fun?”

“Well… it's just that I’ve never gone into the mundane world, for just having fun I guess. I don’t know, it-it's probably really stupid. I’m supposed to be a fearless shadowhunter after all”

“Well, you are supposed to be a shadowhunter, but today is not one of those days. And being fearless? Nobody is truly fearless. Trust me, it's not stupid, it's being human. Now come on you silly goose, can I make the portal or not?”

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The blinding lights of exiting the portal subdued, the last of the blue hues falling away as Alec, hand clasped tightly to Magnus, stepped into the chaotically vibrant amusement park. They scanned their tickets as they passed the clicking turnstiles, entering them into the huge plaza of roller coasters and food stands.
“Alexander Lightwood, welcome to your first amusement park!” Magnus squealed with excitement.
All of the new sights left Alec amazed. As they wandered through the throngs of people, the cacophony of sounds and smells washed over him – excited screams, carnival music, and the sweet, cloying aroma of cotton candy. Yet, a familiar craving tugged at him.
He steered Magnus towards a pizza parlor, the cheesy comfort of home a welcome anchor in this sea of unfamiliar sights. "2 slices of Pepperoni, please," he ordered, exchanging his money for the plate. He handed a slice to Magnus.
“Why thank you darling.” He purred, accepting the offering with a mischievous glint in his eyes, clearly amused by Alec's unexpected choice. He prepared himself for his first bite into the tomato-y sauce.
They devoured their pieces of cheese, tomato, meats, and spices with swiftness. Moving together in a comfortable routine, they tossed the empty plate into the designated recycling bin.
"Not too bad of a pizza, but not quite what I was looking for," Alec admitted with a playful smile.
"Well, I thought it was alright, but I miss Italy now," Magnus replied, a touch of longing in his voice.
“Italy? I’m really sorry Magnus. Would you like to see if I can find something else for you, something more American?”
“No. It is alright. I cannot eat another thing anyways.”
“Alright, can we ride one of the more thrilling rides please?”