CHAPTER TEN – DAY EIGHTY-NINE

Alec found himself in front of Magnus' door again, it was almost ten at night and he knew Magnus would have been mad at him. It was Friday night and today had not gone as plan. Alec only lasted a few hours at work because Max's school called, he had gotten into a fight with a classmate and both boys had to go home for the day, he left Will in charge and forced to leave without a word to Magnus, he tried sending a text but his response was less than helpful. He had to take all of Max's toys and sat him at the kitchen table to do all of his missed work and extra homework. He told Magnus he wasn't allowed over because Max was in trouble. Magnus didn't seem to understand but Alec said he would call later. He waited until Izzy got home and took off, he couldn't be there any longer tonight. He gave strict orders for Max; he prayed they would listen. He refused to answer his phone for anything.

"Magnus." Alec knocked on the door again. "Magnus." Alec sighed, he had been there for five minutes and even called but no answer. He turned and slid down the wall; he couldn't go home. He put his head against the wall and sighed; he really didn't know how to do this dating thing with a kid. He didn't know how to do it without a kid because his whole dating life had been with Max.

"Alexander?"

Alec opened his eyes and saw Magnus staring down at him. "I'm sorry."

"We've been saying that a lot lately." Magnus held out his hand for Alec to take. "I got Chinese, want some?" He held the bag.

"Yeah, just-" Alec grabbed Magnus' jacket and pulled, crushing his lips against Magnus, he wrapped an arm around his neck, holding him in place.

Magnus stepped forward, pushing Alec back against his door with a thud, the Chinese food hitting the wall. He had been dreaming about this kiss since their last one, and he wasn't ready to end this one. It was the door slamming that down the hallway that drew them apart. The two girls giggling on their way by pulled Magnus back from Alec. "Let's go inside." He pulled out his keys and stared at Alec, "You have to move." Alec shifted to the side.

Per their usual style, Alec stopped to pet Chairman Meow until he ran off. Magnus had already gone past them to put the Chinese food on the coffee table. He stripped his coat off and threw it on the couch, "Alec." The Chairman ran off then and Alec stood up, stripping his coat off as well, adding it to eh couch with Magnus'. "How's Max?"

"Pissed. But not as much as I am."

"We can't talk right now." Magnus came up to Alec then; he had a confused look on his face. "We need to have sex now." He pushed Alec hard against the wall, attaching his lips to Alec's neck.

Alec put his hands in Magnus' hair, tipping his head back as far as the wall would allow him. "Anything to get me into your bedroom."

"I could do you right here." Magnus moved to his collarbone, stretching his t-shirt back.

"Bedroom." Alec pushed Magnus back and stripped his shirt over his head, "Now." Alec kicked off his shoes one at a time, while Magnus never left his neck. Both shoes off so he started moving them towards his bedroom. "Are you giving me a hickey?" Alec pulled on Magnus' hair to get him to back up from the kiss.

"Don't worry; your shirt will cover it. It will be a secret for us." Magnus stripped his own shirt off, throwing it on the hallway floor.

"Shouldn't we talk first?" Alec pulled Magnus back to him, and kissed him, hard. Very hard, their teeth were almost grinding together.

"Alexander, Sex first. Talk later." Magnus pulled on Alec by his belt.

Alec smirked, "Oh god yes." He double-stepped to get closer to Magnus. "Take your clothes off." He started working on his own belt. They were rushed and heavy breathing but neither was willing to stop. They needed to talk but Magnus was right, that could wait. It had been a long emotional week and Alec needed to feel alive. He needed to feel Magnus alive with him, underneath him, he just needed to feel it all.

Magnus smirked and slowed down, "Alexander, come here." He pulled on his belt, pulling Alec to him. "Do you trust me?"

It was a loaded question and Alec knew it. He knew what it meant, what it meant to them. He looked at him, really looked at him. "Yes." He didn't want to regret his next words, "We can't. I'm not-"

Magnus kissed him then, picking up the pace again. "It's okay, Alexander."

"I want to." Alec pulled back and Magnus kissed his way down Alec's neck again. "Our relationship-" He couldn't think straight but he had to get the words out. "Time-" Magnus sucked on his collarbone once again intent on making his hickey darker; then he moved to the other side to create another one. Alec threw his head back; he was getting weak. "-talk-" He didn't even know what he was saying anymore, the haze leaving him breathless and mindless.

Magnus pulled back from Alec and locked eyes with him as he put his hand on the back of his neck and pulled him forward, "Alexander?"

"Yeah?"

"Shut up." Magnus' month was on his again until he twisted him around, so Alec's back was towards the bed, he pushed hard. Alec's knees hit the bed and fell back on the bed, knocking some of the wind out of him.

Magnus dropped to his knees in front of his boyfriend; he was working on Alec's belt before he could sit up straight when Alec sat up straight, putting his hands on Magnus' shoulder; moving one up into his hair. Magnus worked on the button and zipper of Alec's pants.

"Lift up." Magnus was back in command; Alec did as he was told and laid back down with the force of the movement; he left Alec's pants at his knees. Magnus didn't miss a beat and went straight for the hard-on Alec had been sporting since they began kissing. Alec didn't even have a moment to breath, Magnus was already taking him end; he had to throw his head back as he balled his hands in Magnus' blue sheets, he hadn't made his bed this morning and it suited him fine; they were silk and felt amazing on his skin, cooling him down. He felt his skin on fire as Magnus worked him up and down, with his hands and his mouth.

"Fuck." Alec gripped his hands hard if that was possible to keep from turning into a teenager and coming too soon. "Mag-" He lifted his head to look at him it was as if Magnus knew he let him go and stare up at him.

"Cum for me." He smirked and dipped his head again, going back down onto his boyfriend. That was all it took for Alec, he lowered back down to the bed and did as Magnus told him to. He felt Magnus finish removing his pants and then he was climbing up on the bed.

Alec moved up the bed with Magnus. "You really know what you're doing."

Magnus smirked, "I'm on the only one." Alec didn't know when he did it but Magnus had already removed his pants and boxers. "Alexander."

Alec rolled them over, Magnus on his back. "Shut up." He started where Magnus did, mimicking his stance on his collarbone, sucking on his skin. Alec threw his legs around Magnus to straddle his waist. Moving his hands up, Alec intertwined their hands; shifting them up the bed above his boyfriend's head which was threw back with a moan. Alec let go of his hands to move down his body. "Magnus, come for me." Whispered to his boyfriend as he began his trail down Magnus' stomach, running his tongue down his abs. He kissed his hip then making his way to his other hip. Alec used his hand to play with Magnus' penis, it was hard as a rock and it excited Alec. He looked up at Magnus, his excitement rose to see Magnus' head thrown back in pure bliss. "You ready?" He didn't give Magnus a chance to answer, he tip his head down and followed his hand down. It wouldn't take long, Alec felt the strain in Magnus.

Magnus had to gain control or Alec would get the better of him and he wouldn't last long. "Fucking Christ, Alexander." That was all it took, as Alec moved his hand at a fast pace.

Alec moved up the bed to rest on Magnus, he wouldn't make it much farther.

"That was better than the couch."

"I told you. We have great conversation." The laughter Alec made, sent a thrill down Magnus' spine. He rolled, putting Alec underneath him, "How about some more conversation?" Alec just laughed and allowed Magnus to kiss his neck.

It was almost four in the morning before Alec got home, he got no sleep at Magnus' and only came home to change and get Max off to school. It was going to be a long, long day. He and Magnus spent the entire night in each other's arms going back and forth pleasing one another. He couldn't wait to advance to the next step, but he knew they needed to talk first. They needed to be farther in their relationship, longer than a month.

"Are you really just getting home?"

Alec almost jumped out of his skin at the sound of Jace's voice. "Jesus Christ."

"Have a good time with Magnus?"

"Jace, what are you doing up?" Alec threw his keys and wallet on the table. "Yes, I had a good time."

"Max wanted water, and I couldn't go back to sleep." Jace sat at the table with his phone that he clicked the screen off to talk to his brother. "Did you get any sleep?"

"No." Alec smirked, "I can't remember the last time I spent all night-" he stopped when he saw Jace's face light up with the thought of what he was saying.

"Enjoy the all-night sex; it does end after a while."

"God, I hope not." Alec sat down with his brother,

Jace spun his phone around, "Is he good?" Jace asked with a smile, Alec never spoke about any of his relationships or one-night stands and this was the most he heard from his brother ever.

Alec looked at him, "Jace-"

"Tell me. You never tell me anything. Talk to me." Jace leaned in close. "This is what brothers talk about."

"Fine, he's good." Alec smiled, "I've never felt this way."

"Do you think it's too soon?" Jace felt the same way with Clary, they started hot and heavy and it began to burn low but it was a long burn; Jace couldn't wait to ask her to marry him. He wasn't sure when he was going to do that but he was going to marry her.

"I said that and Magnus asked me if I believe in love at first sight." He took his phone out of his pocket and put it on the table with Jace's. "I didn't think I did until I met him. I saw his eyes on the first day and I was sunk. It took a bit to get around to doing anything; I was too busy with Max."

"You're always going to be busy with Max, that's why you need to adopt him."

"I'm still thinking about it."

"Stop thinking. You know you want it. Besides, Magnus likes Max and I think it's all a good fit." Jace stood up, "I'm going to bed, you should try and get some sleep."

"Hey, Jace, wait." Alec stood up. "I love him. I wanted to tell someone." He looked down at the floor; he didn't want to see his face.

"Alec." Jace put his hand on his brother's shoulder, "I love you and I'm glad you found someone who loves you as much as you love him."

Alec looked at his brother. "Thanks, Jace. I don't ever say that enough but thanks."

"Adopt Max."

Alec nodded, "Thanks, Jace."

"Magnus, you really need to stop doing that." Will sighed from his spot, he was standing but leaning against his desk.

"I'm on a mission. He's going to open up and being more social here, you know go to lunch and be a team member."

"Never going to happen." Jem was leaning back in his chair with his feet up on the roundtable. Jace was trying not to breathe or enter into this conversation; his brother would murder him and he very much liked being alive. Alec couldn't hurt the others in the same matter, so it was best for him to stay out of it.

Magnus was standing in the middle of his cube area, not that they had much space. He had just pushed Alec too far again about going to lunch as a team and his boyfriend's response to the push was to storm out of the office, he even went as far as to leave the help desk altogether. Magnus did not follow him this time, he would be back and it wouldn't be an end-all to their relationship. Magnus was not going to stop until Alec gave in. He knew work was just going to stress out even more until he learned to step back. He understood on the floor in front of users but this was his team, he needed to give in and be a part of his team.

Jem set up straight when they heard the clicking of heels on the raised tile floor with a second set of feet. They could all heard Alec coming back and he was with someone. He and Tessa rounded the corner shortly.

"Hello, all." Tessa greeted the team with a bright smile, "I've got some news for the team. The Windows 10 rollout had been approved and I've asked Alec to finalize a deployment schedule. I wanted to say 'thank you' up front because I know this is going to be taxing on the team but once it's complete, I will make sure everyone gets some extra time off."

Alec smiled, finally, his work was paying off and he could get the company up to speed with the rest of the world. "We have a great team and it will be long, hard days but I have faith in my team."

The entire team knew what this rollout would be like. Long days, upset users, and keeping up with the implementation and help desk calls were going to be hard. Not impossible but Alec was right, they would do it and be good at it. The four worked well together.

"I say we have a team building lunch before the rollout to get us ready for all the hard work we are going to put in." Magnus smiled at his perfect way in. Alec stared at him with mild shock; he would set up a perfect moment.

Tessa beamed at him, "That is a great idea. Today, I want you all to go out to lunch as a team. Alec use the company card and send me the receipt; I demand you go with your team as well."

Alec looked at Tessa than to Magnus, the entire team froze. Magnus had gotten his way minutes after Alec stormed off the help desk at him for bugging him about it. "You have to be kidding me." He spoke just staring at his boyfriend. "You." He pointed at Magnus.

"Is something the matter?" Tessa frown at the reactions from their team, she thought Magnus' idea was a good one and one that would be supported by the rest of the team.

Alec really looked at his boyfriend then; he had a massive smile on his face that lit up his features. The look in his eyes was pure joy. They had just spent the weekend making up with one another and then again this morning Magnus had pushed him too far. Alec wasn't stupid he knew Magnus loved him and was only looking out for him but it was so hard for him to be something other than professional around the office, he had even spent the last few years ignoring Jace was his brother. This mission of Magnus' meant well but he was burning up on the inside. He just stared at him, the pit of his stomach was like rocks; how would he ever get Magnus to back down when he wasn't entirely wrong. He did need a break in the middle of the day, he was burning out with stress and the few breaks he took with Magnus over the last few weeks were doing him good; even he noticed the difference. His family life was better and work seemed to be getting better but how was it so easy for Magnus to get his way in seconds. Alec just couldn't understand how Magnus always got his way with everything.

When it was clear that no one was responding, she asked again. "What is happening right now?"

Jace finally gave in. "Magnus wanted Alec to start coming to lunch with us and he said no." Alec looked at his brother with a look of betrayal; as if he couldn't believe that everyone had turned against him at this moment.

"Well I would have to agree with Magnus, you should be more of the team." Tessa responded, "Also it was one of the comments on Verlac's exit interview. You will go today."

Alec looked around at every face, then turned around to leave, he barely made it one step before turning back to the group once more. His eyes locked on Magnus, who dropped his smile from his face and his eyes. Alec instantly felt like an ass; his boyfriend was just trying to help and he was being rude about it. Part of him wished Magnus would just understand where he was coming from, but then part of him was glad Magnus was so thoughtful of him. It clicked at that moment; he needed to be better. He had blown him off so many times for Max and he always understands; no matter how sad it made Magnus he understood. That's when Alec knew he had made up his mind. "Magnus." He whispered then stepped forward with confident steps; he pulled hard on Magnus' shirt dragging him straight into a kiss. It was one of their gentler kisses, but Alec poured his soul into that kiss. He was slightly worried about Tessa's reaction since the rest of the team was aware of their relationship; the thoughts went out of his mind again when Magnus finally responded to the kiss, tilting his head and giving in to it.

Alec was vaguely aware of Jace talking to Tessa, at least he thought it was Jace. None of that stopped him until he was aware of someone saying his name; he pulled back from the kiss to look at Magnus, his smile was back and reaching to his eyes.

"Alexander," Magnus whispered.

"When did this start?" Tessa asked the group.

"About a month ago." Will smirked along with Jem. Jace was a little less on the excited scale; he would gauge his reaction based off of Alec's.

"Alec," Tessa called to him; which forced him to face her. "My office. Now." She left then.

Alec released Magnus with a deep sigh.

"It will be alright."

"Dating a subordinate is against the rules," Alec said before leaving. He knew this was a bad idea but the look on Magnus' face pulled him back in for a quick kiss and he was gone. He had to rush to catch up to Tessa.

Magnus watched him go with a frown if he knew he would get in trouble, why did he do it. He just wanted him to go to lunch; he didn't have to kiss him. "Is he really in trouble?"

"I don't think so, after all, I'm dating Tessa." Will smirked at him. "But then she's not my direct line a supervisor."

"Why did he do then? I just wanted lunch." Magnus felt himself go into shock; it was a hard stance to be in since part of him thought Alec made the wrong call but the other part of him wanted to march upstairs and kiss him again.

"He loves you," was all Jace had to say. "I've never seen him do that. He wouldn't have done that for just anyone."

"Have you guys kissed in the office before?" Jem had to know and needed to ignore Will and Tessa, they all had a complicated relationship which he wasn't willing to say it to Magnus just yet.

He looked at all of them, they were all staring at him and he saw a smirk on Jace's face, after all, he witnessed on firsthand the other day in the parking lot. It was a minor kiss, just a simple one but still a kiss. "Yessss." He dragged out in a low voice. "Our first kiss was in the parking lot."

"As well as a few others, I'm sure," Jace added on.

"No, I mean here, as in on the help desk."

"Uhm." Magnus didn't really need to go any farther, they all knew that meant yes. Alec was going to kill him if he found out he had confirmed their relationship in this way. He was a dead man, after all the progress they made over the last few weeks. "You can't say anything."

"Hell no! He would kill you and us just for knowing." Jace turned back to his computer. "Enough questions. Back to work." He didn't really have the right to order the team around but it felt like a good chance.

Alec shut Tessa's door; he took a seat in front of her desk; she was leaning back in her chair.

"Alec-" She sighed, "What are you doing?"

"Do you believe in love at first sight?" He didn't want a response, "I fell in love with him the moment I saw his eyes, sitting in this very chair."

"You then can't get out and when it does, it will be a problem." Tessa felt the strain in her voice, matching the look in his eyes.

"Yes, I am aware." Alec felt his breath race; his heartbeat was picking up. He needed fresh air. He stood up then, going over to the window and opening it. "I saw the sadness in his as I was rejecting his offer, after all, he only wanted to help destress the office, and I couldn't stop myself. I had to make him smile again."

"Wouldn't have agreeing to go to lunch done the same thing?"

"No, it would have seemed hallow even to my ears. It would seem like I was only going because I was ordered. I'm sorry if you don't agree, but I won't stop seeing him." Alec hit his breaking point; his breath was coming in shorter and shorter.

"Alec, deep breathes, you are going to have a panic attack." Tessa stood up and went to him then. "I've known you for a long time, I've seen you grow up at this company, and so I would hate for you to get into trouble about something like this. I know you can't help who you fall in love with, but HR isn't going to care about that."

"What do you want from me?"

"I can't tell you what to do about this; I didn't listen either. Will and I are still dating." She went to her desk and grabbed a folder, "Look at this."

Alec took the folder, opening it and reviewing its contents. He was confused at first; then his breathing came back to normal. "Tessa." He stared at the position, "I can't do this."

"Of course, you can, it's still under me just a side step onto the operations side of my team. I wasn't sure if I wanted you there, which was another reason I was coming to see you." She retook her seat, seeing as Alec was back to breathing semi-normally. "Now, I will be moving you and hiring a new Team Lead for IT. It's the only thing I can do for you."

He held up the folder, "May I keep this?" At her nod, he made his way to the door. "When do I tell the team?"

"The change will be made within the week so you may tell them now I just ask they keep it on the team for now."

"Thank you, Tessa." He kept his eyes on her, "Thank you for your confidence in me."

She nodded, "Go. Enjoy lunch."

Alec left her office and headed down to the help desk, going straight for the bullpen area; much to his surprise, Magnus was the only one there. "Where?" He pointed around.

Magnus stood up, "Jace forgot that he was supposed to have lunch with Clary, so the guys left, we are having out team building lunch next week. Wha-"

"Come with me." Alec grabbed Magnus' wrist, dragging him at a fast pace to the back area where his office was. He pulled the door closed behind him and wrapped his arms around Magnus' neck after the door clicked shut. Magnus had to steady himself with his arms on Alec's side, holding him close. Alec wouldn't allow him a word in, just kissed him. It was rushed, and hard, he quickly changed the angle. Magnus went with the motions back Alec up to continue the kiss as Alec tried to pull away. When they hit his desk, they finally broke apart.

"Well?" He ran his hands up and down each of his side, soothing himself and Alec.

"She's forcing me to move teams. I'm going to operations soon." Alec smiled, "We won't see each other every day, but we won't be in trouble for dating." His breath was heavy again but for a different reason, no more of the panic attack; it was just him drinking in his boyfriend. Every feature of his face. They were pressed together and he loved every minute of it.

"I like seeing you every day."

"You'll just have to come over more. Max might take up some time but at least he goes to bed early."

Magnus took the step back then, "We shouldn't be doing this here, Alexander." Calling him by his full name was the hint Alec needed that they needed to step apart. "We need to go somewhere else."

"Maybe today we can redo our other plans, come over tonight get some dinner with Max and I. Izzy is going to Simon's parents for the weekend. Jace and Clary are going back to her parents for the weekend as well. It's me and Max for the entire weekend." Alec sat on the edge of his desk, crossing his legs with his hands behind him.

"And me." Magnus smiled, "I'll go home, pack a bag.

Alec nodded, "Yes. Max will take up all your time but it should be fun."

Magnus moved fast again towards Alec, grabbed the sides of his boyfriend's face going in for the kiss. He couldn't stop himself; he needed one more kiss to hold him over. "Spending time with you and Max would be the highlight of my night. I'll see you after work." He kissed his neck, "I can't wait to see my hickeys. How do they look, Alexander?"

Alec groaned at his boyfriend, "You've gotta stop this."

"Awe, baby. Never." Magnus shifted to the other side of his neck.

Alec put his hands on either side of Magnus' head, wanting to keep him in place but pushed him back.

Magnus smirked, "I'll see you tonight." He left the office. closing the office door behind him.

Alec sat there just like that for a moment with a smile on his face. He would miss his team but he could come down and visit from time to time. It was going to hurt telling the team but it was for the best, he would be able to keep Magnus in his life without either getting fired. He did have those thoughts when they first kissed but he couldn't even let them be known, or he would have to focus on them. He didn't want to waste time on them. Kissing Magnus, making him so happy even if it got him transferred teams was so thrilling. He felt the thrill running through his veins, everything was coming together, yet still a work in progress.

The End.