"You know, I've never spent so much time worrying over something as much as I do you," Magnus murmured, nuzzling his nose into Alec's neck. Alec responded with a slight shiver- the warlock's nose was cold, for an odd reason, and awkwardly wrapped his arms around him.

"I know. I'm sorry."

"Silly Nephilim... Silly, silly Alexander..." Magnus murmured, kissing the skin on the Shadowhunter's neck.

Alexander only smiled briefly, running his fingers through Magnus' carefully spiked hair. "Is it so silly to love you the way that I do?"

The warlock made a noise that sounded like half of a laugh, half of a snort. "Not in the slightest, Alexander. Not at all."

Alec sighed quietly, content. They'd gotten back through the Portal and back to Magnus' bedroom without incident, and while Alec had the feeling that someone would eventually question them about the whole thing, he couldn't care right now. He was safely encompassed in the warlock's arms and that's really all that mattered.

Magnus' lips moved expertly along Alec's collarbone and he shivered just the slightest bit. He heard Magnus laugh again, only softly, and continue with the kissing.

Alec turned, catching Magnus' lips in a soft and gentle kiss.

XoXoXoX

When they had finally managed to pull themselves away from snuggling, Alec had made an immediate beeline for the kitchen. Magnus had been amused to find the Shadowhunter's stomach had been growling incessantly (part of the reason they decided to break away) and Magnus had muttered, sleepily, something about bacon being in the fridge. Apparently, Alec had found that that had sounded absolutely wonderful, and so, had pulled himself away with a hasty apology. Oh well. Magnus was pretending to be half asleep anyway.

Pretending, because he wasn't the slightest bit tired. He was anxious. There was the thin line between anxious and panicked, and he was merely anxious. There was nothing to be panicking about now. Well. Maybe...

No! He would not think about that!

Once Alec had left the room, Magnus rolled over, burying his face into the pillow. He was content to lay there all night and canoodle with Alexander, and even if it was past midnight (really, where had the day gone? Oh, Titanic, how did thee snatch our time?) he wasn't quite ready to go to sleep. Granted, he didn't really feel like moving, either, so it was almost a lose-lose situation now that Alexander had gone to get a late night snack.

With a muffled groan, he pulled his face away from the pillow and sat up, running his fingers through his hair. What a mess he looked, he reckoned as he stared into the full length mirror on the open closet door. His hair was completely wilted- the spikes were gone, he hadn't even gotten highlights in the mess today, and even the glitter that always seemed to linger appeared to have diminished. Under a normal circumstance, he would have said that it would have never done, but right now, he found the prospect of fixing it far too boring. Boring, boring... That word sounded strange in his mind.

Alas, things wouldn't be boring for long. Magnus had quite planned that much out, and maybe that's why he didn't give a lick about his hair. There were much more interesting topics to be touched upon- and again, Magnus fought back that anxious feeling.

"I am the magnificent Magnus Bane. I don't see why I'm so worked up about this," he stated aloud, as if that made the statement a truth.

"Worked up over what?"

He nearly jumped as Alexander wandered back into the room, a plate of bacon balanced precariously on his hand. In his other was a mug of, what Magnus could only assume to be, coffee. He watched the Shadowhunter place the coffee mug down on the nightstand, taking his seat on the bed afterward. On a sudden whim, Magnus stole a piece of bacon.

"Hey!"

He chuckled, nibbling on it as he watched the blue eyes of the Shadowhunter glare at him. "I could always nibble on you," he allowed, unblinking. This made Alec blush and only turn back his plate. Seriously, he was too damn cute when he blushed. How could have he not noticed this before?

He shifted his position in an attempt to get more comfortable (although there were uncomfortable problems he just couldn't fix by shifting his weight), and looked to the window afterwards.

XoXoXoX

"It's a nice night," Alec murmured, having caught his boyfriend staring out the window. And it really was; the sky was clear and there was Darkness as far as the eye could see, but it was punctured and penetrated by the ever-guiding light of the stars. Alec was happy, really happy, even if he looked back on today's events. It could have been terrible, and for one, devastating moment, it had been. But the clouds had cleared, the rain had moved on, and the skies were clear once again.

Alec could only see positive outlooks on the future right now.

He felt movement on the bed and looked back to Magnus, a little disgruntled because he was moving about so much. He did not expect what he found.

XoXoXoX

Do you know how terribly hard it is to get on one knee in a bed? Magnus did not. Consequently, he was just lucky enough to hold onto the ring and not fall flat on his face.

XoXoXoX

"Magnus!" Alec choked, deviating from trying to not let his plate fall over and having a hand over his mouth. "W-What are you doing?"

"Oh, Alexander, why do you ask obvious questions?"

The Shadowhunter felt the blush creeping up his neck, spreading across his cheeks. Positive outlooks on the future were not marriage! Okay, so, well, maybe it was included in that category, but that hadn't been what he expected at all!

"Alexander Gideon Lightwood, overlooking the fact that I have absolutely no permission from your parents or no knowledge on your plans for the future, would you do the kindness of marrying me?"

Alec, frankly, had forgotten how to talk and was more open-mouthed gaping at the moment. Magnus was grinning, superficially, and there was only the slightest bit of nervousness playing under that catlike smirk that was the norm.

"B-But... Magnus... you... why..." He took a breath, continuing meekly with: "... I mean, I have no objections..."

The smirk on Magnus' face grew larger, a full blown grin now. "So, is that a 'yes'? It is, isn't it!"

His enthusiasm... Alec found himself smiling, despite embarrassment, and despite shock, and despite the butterflies, and despite every other little thing he was feeling right now. "Yes, it's a yes."

"Yes!" Magnus voiced in a tone that stated he'd done something very pleasing, which, in all entirety, he had. Alec nervously watched as the ring was slipped onto his finger; he admired it for a moment before the warlock's lips were pressed in a kiss against his cheek. "I was really hoping you'd say that."

IMPORTANT- This author's note is important to read if you enjoyed this story- IMPORTANT

I've got a few things to say, so bear with me here.

First off, I hope I wasn't too cliche here, but I so loved the ending. I had it planned for a long time now, and re-incorporating "Hoping you'd say that" into the text was utter happiness for me. So, I hope the impossibilities (?) and cliche-ness doesn't bother you. If it does, well, I'm sorry.

Secondly, reviews, my lovelies. This is my first story that will (most likely) hit 100 reviews. I'm so thankful! Arigato! Now, I just have to ask, everyone, EVERYONE (even the people without accounts) please go review now. Final thoughts and all, I'd much appreciate it.

Thirdly, I'm sad it's over. :( But... and this is the important part...

THERE IS A... sequel. :) Potentionally a multi-chapter, although I'm not at this point. Right now, I have a oneshot planned, but may be able to make it multi-chapter. If you enjoyed HYST, add me to your Author Alert, or just stay tuned. I have no idea what the title will be yet, and it's still obviously a work of progress in my mind, but I hope I'll see some of my followers immersed in the sequel when it gets put online.

And as for my thoughts about the end of Hoping You'd Say That, I'm immensely grateful. You guys have no idea how nice it is to know that people like my story. You all are special people. Thank you for the time you have taken to read and respond (and read this author's note).

- Bane