Alec wakes up in an exceptionally good mood. Things this week have been going very well for him. He and Magnus are starting to get back on track, work has been going well, and yesterday was Alec's birthday. Even though he had to work, his mood was in high spirits. Tonight he's going to dinner with Jace and Clary to celebrate his birthday, but in only about two hours, he's having lunch with Magnus. He didn't tell Magnus about his birthday, even though he knows he should have. He just didn't want Magnus to do something over the top. He knows that Magnus still feels guilty about the breakup, and has been trying to buy Alec's affection - more so at the beginning of the breakup than now - but Alec doesn't want that at all. He just wants an honest, opened boyfriend.

Alec hops off the couch, goes to the kitchen to brew a pot of coffee, and takes a quick shower. Izzy sent him some clothes in the mail, saying it was his birthday present and then some, so Alec promised his sister that he would wear them. He pulls out one of the outfits that Izzy bought, and puts one of them on. He can't believe that Izzy included a hand written description of each outfit, and what items go with what, but he went with it anyway. He's a grown ass man, he knows how to dress...

As soon as he finishes getting ready, the doorbell rings, indicating that Magnus is here to pick him up for their lunch date. He grabs his wallet and heads out to greet his boyfriend. He opens his door and his breath catches at the site of the man before him. Magnus isn't dressed in his normal glamorous attire like when they usually go out on their dates, but he looks stunning. He's wearing a light blue long sleeved Henley, tight gray skinny jeans, and a pair of Vans. He's completely makeup free, and his hair isn't up it's usual spikes or chalked. Alec kisses Magnus in greeting and they head out.

They choose to walk to one of Alec's favorite pizza restaurants since it's only a few blocks away, chatting idly. When they reach the pizza parlor, Magnus pulls the door open for Alec, causing him to blush - he really wishes he didn't blush so easily - and they make their way inside. There is no hostess, so Alec chooses a table close to the back of the restaurant, near a window. They sit down and resume the conversation they were having on the way to the pizzeria.

" ...so Jace is still stay with you guys? You look so tired, darling," Magnus says as he runs the pad of his thumb along Alec's cheek bone, right underneath his eye. Alec knows that he has bags under his eyes, sleeping on the couch isn't exactly an ideal situation.

"Yeah," Alec sighs, closing his eyes as he leans into Magnus' touch, "he asked Clary and me last night if he could stay with us for a few months to save up for his own apartment. He wants nothing to do with our parents anymore." Magnus hums in response. He knows that the subject of Alec's parents is something that Alec tries to avoid talking about, and Alec is grateful that Magnus doesn't ask him more about it.

"Are you going to let him stay in your room while he's there? That doesn't really seem fair to you," Magnus says with a tinge of sympathy in his voice.

"Oh hell no! Once he's out of that sling, and can move around more comfortably on his own, his ass is taking residence on our couch." Alec exclaims. "I miss my bed. He can share my closet, but that's it." This causes Magnus to chuckle.

"He might not be able to do that much longer, not with the way your sister seems to be sending you clothes," Magnus gestures to Alec's outfit, "I love them, by the way. I kind of want to meet her just to have her become my own personal shopper when she returns to New York next month." Alec laughs at Magnus' statement.

"I'll see what I can do," He responds with a smile. They order their pizza, eat, then head back to Alec's apartment.

"So, you're going out with Clary and Jace tonight?" Magnus asks once they reach Alec's apartment.

"Yeah, it should just be dinner, nothing else. Can I call you when I get back home?" Alec hopefully asks. He's gotten used to his nightly chats with his boyfriend over this last week.

"Of course," Magnus says as he brushes Alec's hair out of his eyes, then leans in and gives Alec a sweet, lingering kiss.

"Well, then I guess I'll talk to you tonight," Alec responds.

"I'll be waiting. I love you, Alexander," Alec leans in for another kiss, then heads up to his apartment.

~oOo~

Alec, Jace, and Clary arrive at the restaurant, which Alec is shocked to discover is Mr. Bane's restaurant. Alec stops, looks at Clary and Jace, and raises an eyebrow.

"What? I just wanted to check out the food since I start working here next week." Jace says.

"If you say so. You do realize how much this place costs, right?" Alec responds with a little uncertainty. He doesn't want Jace and Clary to go broke, just to take him out to dinner.

"Don't worry about it brother. After my interview yesterday, Asmodeus asked me when I could start, I told him that I was taking you out tonight to celebrate your birthday, and I could start tomorrow if he wanted me to, he told me to bring you here. I couldn't exactly refuse my new boss now could I?" Jace explains, "I'm coming in tomorrow to fill out paperwork and have him show me around, then we agreed that I'm going to start next week since I won't be using the crutch by then."

Alec nods his head, and Clary gives Jace - what seems to be a 'that sounds like bullshit to me' look - and they continue on their way in. Jace speaks in a low voice to the hostess, then they're lead to their seats. They pass by all of the tables, then through another door, which confuses Alec even further.

On the other side of the door, Alec notices that the Morgenstern's, all of his friends, and Magnus are there to greet him. Needless to say, Alec is a bit startled - if not a bit uncomfortable - by all of the attention suddenly on him. Jocelyn and Valentine greet him first, then Jon and Holly, next is Aline and Helen, then Sebastian, and Jordan; and finally Magnus. Oh sweet, beautiful, stunning Magnus. He's wearing a silk blue button up, black dress pants that do marvelous things to his ass. His hair is spiked and chalked in blue, and his makeup is flawless this evening. Alec would love nothing more than to take Magnus home, and have his way with him right now.

"Happy birthday, darling," Magnus says as he kisses Alec, "I'm not even going to be mad at you for forgetting to tell me that yesterday was your birthday." He finishes with a wink.

"I'm assuming that Clary was the one who let you in on that little secret?" Alec questions.

"She did, then she asked me to help organize the guest list since we work with most of your friends, then I had my dad arrange the menu and the venue," Magnus says with a smile. Alec can't help but huff out a small laugh and blush while shaking his head.

"Thank you, Magnus," Alec gives him a chaste kiss, before turning to the other guests. "It's perfect, baby." Magnus pulls Alec towards the table for him to greet the rest of the guys from work, including Chief Jeffries. Alec is surprised that the Chief came out tonight, usually he doesn't socialize with his crew.

"I didn't know you came to events like this," Alec says to the Chief as light conversation starts up.

"I'd have to be crazy to pass up a meal at 'Bane's'," Jeffries replies with a smile.

"Fair enough," Alec laughs.

"So what's with you not telling anyone about your birthday, huh Lightwood?" the chief asks.

"Just didn't want to make a fuss," Alec explains.

"Well in that case, I think you've chosen the wrong partner," Jeffries smiles, gesturing towards Magnus.

"It seems so," Alec smiles up at his boyfriend.

"Everyone deserves a fuss being made for their birthday," Magnus defends his grand romantic gesture.

Light conversation continues to carry on throughout the evening. Alec introduces Magnus to Jocelyn and Valentine. Jon not far behind, acting like a protective older brother with Holly by his side, doing what seems to be scolding Jon for his overprotective nature. Alec makes eye contact with Jon, chuckles, and rolls his eyes.

Soon the food comes out, which has Alec salivating as soon as he sees it. Alec looks towards Magnus, and can't help but to smile at his boyfriend. Magnus had his father cook his favorite meal. Steak and lobster tail, loaded baked potatoes, and steamed broccoli. Not exactly something he would expect to find in a five star restaurant, but Alec loves the sentiment. Alec pulls Magnus close to him, gives him a kiss right below his ear, and whispers, "Thank you, baby. You didn't have to do all of this, it's too much."

Magnus shakes his head 'no' and turns, then gives Alec a sweet kiss on the lips, "Anything for you, sweetheart."

At that moment, a man in a chefs jacket comes over to greet Magnus. He has a very pale complexion, dark brown hair, and eyes that match Magnus'. This must be Mr. Bane, Alec thinks to himself.

"Magnus, son! How does everything look?" Mr. Bane asks his son.

"It looks great papa!" Magnus excitedly exclaims, "Thank you so much for doing this for Alexander." Mr. Bane turns his attention towards Alec and gives him a genuine smile.

"And you must be Alexander," Mr. Bane says as he reaches out to shake Alec's hand, still smiling, "Asmodeus Bane, it's a pleasure to finally meet you."

"You as well, Mr. Bane. Thank you so much for all of this," Alec gestures towards all of the food, "you really didn't have to go through all this trouble." Alec can practically feel the blush rising from his awkward embarrassment.

"Oh, nonescense boy. It was nothing," Mr. Bane waves it off, "and please, call me Asmodeus. Mr. Bane is reserved only for my employees."

Alec lets out a nervous chuckle, and can feel the blush still firmly in place. He wasn't prepared to meet his boyfriends father tonight. He glances over at Magnus, hoping he will come and save Alec, but alas, Magnus is in a heavy conversation with Jace. It doesn't look like they're arguing, both have smiles on their faces, but Alec wants to die now.

"Listen, Alec," Asmodeus starts in a low voice, "I just wanted to thank you."

Confused, Alec turns his attention back to Asmodeus, "I'm sorry, sir. I'm not sure I know what you're thanking me for?" It comes out like a question, and Alec wants to kick himself.

"You forgave my son. Ann and I told him from the start not to hide who he is, but he wouldn't listen. Then when Magnus told us about what he did to you, and why you didn't show up with him for that dinner we arranged to have..." Asmodeus shakes his head, "Just... thank you."

With that, Asmodeus walks back to the kitchen and leaves Alec standing there, stunned beyond belief. Shaking out of his thoughts, Alec sits back down next to his boyfriend. Magnus gives him a luminous smile, then pulls him into a hug and kisses his temple.

The rest of the night continues with upbeat chatter, and Alec can't help but to smile. Asmodeus eventually brought out the most amazing chocolate cake that Alec's ever put into his mouth, and claimed that 'no birthday celebration is complete without cake'. Once everyone was stuffed to the gills, they start dispersing. Chief Jeffries is the first to leave, saying that he needed to get home to his wife, followed by Jordan and Sebastian, along with the others from work. Jon and Holly left shortly after the cake, Holly looked like she was going to fall asleep at the table. Jon blames his wifes exhaustion on the baby - which is partially true - but Alec knows that Holly's been working on a new exhibit at the museum, and has been putting in way too much overtime for Alec's liking.

"Would you like to come back to my place for a little while tonight?" Magnus asks as he comes up behind Alec and embraces him, then nips Alec's earlobe. Alec can't suppress the shutter flowing over his skin.

"Sure, I just need to tell Clary and Jace," Alec responds breathily.

Alec gives Magnus a sweet kiss on the cheek, then talks to Clary and Jace. He also goes to say his goodbyes to Jocelyn and Valentine, giving them both hugs and thanking them for coming. Alec walks back to his boyfriend, and Magnus intertwines their hands as they make their way out of the restaurant.

~oOo~

Alec feels warm and loved as he arrives to his boyfriends loft. It had been such a wonderful party, full of all the people he'd really wanted to see. And now he's alone with Magnus. They take off their coats and settle in, Magnus pouring two glasses of wine.

Alec has been so wound up due to the break up and everything that came after. Tonight, Alec hadn't thought once about any of this. He'd been in the moment, and he wanted to stay present in this time and place a little longer. Setting down his glass of wine, Alec takes Magnus' face in his hands, gazing into the other man's eyes for just a moment before pulling him close to kiss him. Magnus welcomes the kiss, wrapping his arms around Alec in return. Soon Alec's hands find their way under Magnus' shirt, but it isn't until Alec starts working on the buttons of his lovers pants that Magnus pauses.

"Are you sure?" Magnus asks, pulling back slightly. "Because that isn't why I-"

"Shh," Alec says gently, understanding already what Magnus is trying to say. Alec knows that Magnus didn't plan a grand birthday party just so he could get laid - which Alec is glad of - but that doesn't change what he wants right now.

Alec kisses Magnus' neck, gently pulling his ear lobe into his mouth. Alec enjoys the hitch of breath this inspired in him. Magnus tilts his head, allowing Alec better access as he kisses farther down over the smooth muscles of Magnus' chest. Alec can feel Magnus' hands working on his own clothes, and is glad when the fabric of his shirt no longer touches his skin.

They kiss unbroken, both men fumble with each others belts, trying to release the building pressure their mutual arousals have created. As zippers go down, and pants become discarded, they both give sighs of relief. Then, it's Alec's turn to gasp as he feels Magnus' hand grip him tightly, intensifying their kiss. Magnus pumps Alec a few more times before he stops and pulls away, causing Alec to whimper at the loss of sensation.

"As much as I would love to continue this, I'd rather our first time together not be on my couch," Magnus says as he pulls Alec up and guides him to the bedroom.

Magnus lays Alec on the bed, spreads his legs apart, then rests in between them. Alec pulls Magnus back into a kiss while grinding their cocks together. Once the need for air becomes too much, Magnus detaches his lips from Alec's, then starts nipping and sucking on Alec's neck. Alec hears the bedside drawer being pulled open, presumably to get a condom and lube, while Magnus trails kisses down Alec's chest. The trail of kisses almost seem delicate, like Magnus is worshiping Alec's body, which spurs emotions that Alec isn't quite ready to face.

Magnus starts sucking on Alec's hip bone, which causes a loud moan to escape Alec's lips.

"Ngh... Mag-nus... please!" Alec begs. Magnus is so close to where Alec wants him to be, but it seems that Magnus has other ideas. Instead, Magnus hitches Alec's leg up, then starts kissing and nipping at his inner thigh. Alec hears the bottle cap opening, his cock twitches in anticipation. Magnus moves to Alec's other thigh, then traces his tongue up, and sucks at a bruising force on his other hip. Then finally, finally, Magnus' mouth surrounds Alec, causing his eyes to roll in the back of his head, and his hips to jerk up. Magnus promptly moves his arm, keeping Alec from bucking his hips, then circles Alec's hole with a lubed finger before inserting.

"Oh, god Magnus!" Alec nearly bucks again as Magnus grases his prostate. Alec can feel himself hit the back of Magnus' throat, and he nearly comes undone right there. Magnus soon inserts a second, then a third finger, scisoring him, working him open.

"Magnus, baby please! I need you inside me." Alec manages to breath out, concentrating on not exploding before things really get started. Magnus releases Alec with a pop, puts on the condom, lubes up, then lines himself with Alec's entrance.

"Are you sure, darling? I don't want to do anything you aren't ready for," Magnus says with a little uncertainty.

"I'm sure. Magnus, I want this, I want you," With that, Magnus eases in, Alec lets out a deep breath to relax his muscles as Magnus gently pushes his way through. Because it had been so long since Alec has been with anyone, there is a bit of pain, but God, it feels so good to have Magnus inside him. Magnus gives Alec time to adjust, feathering him with kisses. Once he feels ready, Alec looks at Magnus and nods his head. Magnus moves in long, fluid thrusts, nearly pulling completely out each time. All of Alec's nerve endings are on fire everywhere Magnus touches him, then Magnus shifts Alec's leg up on Magnus' hip as he thrusts harder, faster, and deeper inside him. Before Alec knows what's happening, he comes harder than he's ever come before, shouting Magnus' name. Magnus thrusts a few more times, then groans out, "Alexander!"

Once both of their heart rates slow down, Magnus pulls out of Alec, disposes of the condom, then cleans Alec's chest and stomach. Alec moves so Magnus has room on the bed, they lay in a tangle of limbs, basking in the afterglow of sex. Alec can't help but marvel at the fact that Magnus got him off untouched.

"God! That was amazing, Alexander," Magnus says, his voice is muffled by the crook of Alec's neck.

"It was. That's... never happened to me before," Alec admits reluctantly. He's still trying to find the meaning of what just happened between the two of them. He's not even sure if there really is any meaning by it...

"What do you mean?" Magnus asks as he pulls Alec out of his thoughts.

"It's just that... I've never come untouched before. Usually I need some sort of stimulation when I bottom, but... you managed to hit the right spot... in just the right way... that was incredible," Alec whispers.

"Hm," Alec can feel Magnus' smile against his neck, "well, I must say, this bit of information you've just provided has given me a new goal in life," Alec moves so he can look at Magnus, but before he can question Magnus, he moves completely on top of Alec and continues, "My new life goal is to bring you to release without that extra bit of stimulation, Every. Single. Time." Magnus punctuates each word, followed by a kiss.

Alec can't help but to laugh at that. The look of mirth on Magnus' face is just priceless. Magnus brings Alec to the heights of ecstasy two more times that night. Completely untouched.