Hi everyone, I am sorry it took me so long to finish the story (work and life you know what I mean ^^)

Thank you all for your comments and thoughts. Here is the last chapter of "the way you love me". Thank you for staying with me and the story till the end. I hope you like it.

Chapter 6

The answer got a smile on Alec's lips when he remembered the last time the warlock had told him that. Back then he had not been able to, not allowed to give him what he wanted, what they both needed. But now, he could.

Bringing his hand to his mouth the Shadowhunter kissed it lovingly, never breaking the eye contact he held with Magnus. He could practically see Magnus shudder. And it made butterflies flutter in his chest.

"You have me." He assured and his heart skipped a beat when Magnus eyes turned golden with slit pupils only for a moment.

"Take my strength. If it helps you to regain some of your power, take it. It's yours."

At his words, Magnus could feel warmth grow inside of him. This boy was more than he deserved.

Smiling, Magnus shook his head no.

"I am alright Alexander, it is not necessary for me to take some of your strength. Just having you here is enough for me."

And it was. Being separated from his angel got Magnus on the edge the whole time. He felt giddy, unbalanced. But with Alec finally being right here beside him it was like he was finally complete again. All he wanted was to curl up against Alec and rest in his warm embrace.

"Why won't you take some of my strength? You power yourself out for my sake. Me giving you some of my strength is only fair. I hate it when someone I love is hurting and if I can do something to prevent that then I will do whatever is in my power to … Magnus?"

Alec had seen Magnus tense and going rigid beneath his stare. His eyes widened and his mouth was hanging a slight open. Eyes involuntary filling with tears. And this got Alec worried. Had he said something wrong? Done something wrong? He had just asked Magnus to take some of his strength so why would he ….. oh. It occurred to the Shadowhunter just WHAT he had said to Magnus. Ooohhhhh.

As is on cue, Alec's face was covered by a very deep blush, making his ears go red and hot.

Shit.

This was SO not the way he planned on telling Magnus about his feelings for the warlock. But he was so frustrated with himself and the warlock that he started babbling without realizing what was spilling from his lips.

That made his words not less true, by any means. Because yes he loved this sparkling, beautiful, extravagant warlock. Since the moment he laid his eyes on him when they were fighting the circle member at Magnus old place, he felt his heart beating faster whenever the warlock was near. He was reserved at the beginning, shoving his feelings far away in the deepest corner of his heart.

He was not allowed to feel like this for the other man. But the more the warlock pushed, the more Alec felt his wards crumble. And then from one moment to the next, he was lost. Completely and utterly lost. He had been falling slowly, oh so slowly at the beginning and then he fell all at once.

The first tears were now running over the warlocks cheeks, while he had not spoken one word to Alec.

Alec felt helpless. He had no idea how to handle crying from a loved one. He could not remember the last time he cried, neither when the last time Izzy or Jace cried. He also felt really uncomfortable when Clare had been breaking down into his arms, crying when Jace went with Valentine. But with Magnus it was worse.

Alec felt his heart clench in his chest, the last thing he wanted to do was cause Magnus to cry, he wanted him happy. It could not be good for your health when you cried.

He was about to open his mouth to apologize or say anything to sooth Magnus, when said warlock surged forward and sealed Alec's lips in a desperate and passionate kiss.

Alec made a small sound of surprise giving Magnus enough space to slide his tongue between his lips back into his mouth. And Alec could do nothing more than to hold onto Magnus for dear life.

The way Magnus was kissing him, one arm around his neck the other griping is hair. The warlocks lips tasted salty but oh so sweet. He could taste Magnus breath in his mouth, smell his unique scent that clouded his senses.

Alec's arms came around Magnus waist the moment their tongues touched. A lout moan ripped from his chest and when Magnus let himself fall back into the sheets, Alec went willingly, burying the smaller man's body underneath his own, grounding him.

Knowing Magnus was safe with him, shielded by his body so nothing could harm him made Alec lightheaded. He felt like he was floating, here, with Magnus in his arms, kissing the man he loved, he felt at ease for the first time since a redhead came crashing into their lives.

Magnus felt like he could breathe easy for the first time in he did not know how long, at the same time he felt like he could not breathe at all. Alexander did a good job taking his breath away.

Feeling the heavy warmth on top of his body, strong but gentle handy underneath his back holding him like he was something precious, Magnus felt his magic unfolding.

He felt it curling through his stomach, spreading into his arms and legs, centering around his heart. He felt powerful, his strength back in full force.

Way too soon for his taste, they broke for air. Alec looking absolutely wrecked, his eyes shining and pupils dilated. His lips puffy and red from all the kissing.

They were both breathing fast but Magnus felt like his heard would burst from the love he felt for the Shadowhunter that was looking at him like he was the only thing that mattered in his world.

"Take … take my strength. It's yours. Please"

It felt like Alec was pleading for something else, both knew it, but they would not act on it, not now at least.

A serene smile stole itself on Magnus lips.

"Oh Alexander."

He placed one of his hands on Alec's left cheek, cradling his face and Magnus was sure he would purr if he could when said Shadowhunter closed his eyes and leaned into the touch like a flower bending towards the sun in desperate need for the warmth the sunrays provided.

He could feel the warmth of Alec's breath on his palm before warm, wet lips kissed his skin.

"You just gave me everything I needed."

Upon hearing Magnus words Alec opened his eyes again to look at the warlock to take him in. His eyes were bright and alive, the dark bags under them gone. His skin was the normal caramel color, the slight unhealthy tone gone too.

Releasing a revealed breath Alexander did not realize he was holding, he let his head sink onto Magnus shoulder, his face hiding in the crook of the warlock's neck.

Magnus shuddered when Alec's lips touched his neck and he felt the his breath on his skin.

Not wanting Alec to move even one inch, Magnus wound his arms around Alec's torso, sliding his hands over the broad shoulders and down his back holding him tight, feeling the light shiver that went down the Shadowhunters spine.

He felt the younger man's arms tightening behind his own back, keeping him firm in place like he was afraid that Magnus would vanish if he did not hold him tight against his own body.

Magnus closed his eyes, content, savoring the feeling of peace and Alec on him.

Shielded in Alec's warmth and scent, the high warlock of Brooklyn missed the low whisper that was spoken against his neck.

"What was that, love?"

He more felt than heard Alec groan against his skin as a result of his wording.

"Don't leave me. Please. Don't stay away from me."

It was so quit, filled with longing and begging, as if Alec was afraid to show his weakness, to appear weak in the eyes of the man beneath him.

Magnus felt Alec shake slightly within his arms. Fear, anguish.

"I need you, now more than ever. You keep me grounded. So please …. please."

Magnus felt like someone had dumped a bucket of ice-cold water on him.

Alexander had heard them talking, him and Lydia.

Oh this stupid, brave, loving Nephilim. How much had he heard? But now a lot of his behavior made sense.

Tilting his head to the side, Magnus laid a loving, gentle kiss on Alec temple. His lips lingering for several seconds.

"Of cause Alexander. Of cause I will be with you, for as long as you want me. I will not leave you."

It was later, when the young Shadowhunter had been falling asleep in his cloth, laying half on top of Magnus, his arms still secure around the warlocks body, face hidden in the safety of his neck while Magnus also had his arms protective around the man who stole his heart and got his entire being aflame that Magnus thought about everything that happened in the last days.

While watching Alexander sleep, his face relaxed and without the worry lines that stayed almost constantly on his face for the last days, Magnus realized that he had not been the only one that had exhausted them to the brink of collapsing.

When was the last time the young Shadowhunter had had a full night's sleep?

The more important it was for Magnus that Alec could rest without being disturbed right now.

He did not know what was coming their way, but he knew that they would need all the strength they could find.

And in this moment, when the nearly adult that was forced for so long to be strong all the time, to hide his true self behind a blank mask of rules and restrains and who was still forcing himself to go on until he was at the brink of breaking, lay sleeping peacefully in his arms Magnus swore to himself he would be the solid rock for Alec to stand on, the shoulder to lean and cry on if he needed, the person who would stand by his side no matter what, the one who will love him unconditionally.

He would be everything Alexander needed him to be. Everything.

Fin

And that's it. The end. I hope I did not disappoint you (too much). Thank you for reading and I would still like to hear your thoughts on the final chapter. Hopefully till next time and another story.