Today was a very tiring day at the diner because it seemed like everyone  must have had a bad day and was taking it out on Magnus. So many people came in and out that Magnus barely had time to breath but at least he got some extra cash. He took Alec’s order seriously and only worked the daytime shift which in reality turned out to be the smarter choice. He worked during breakfast time from 8am to 6pm so he'd get to walk home while it was still light out. The incident that happened a month or two ago really did scare him and show him the actual risk he was taking. He couldn’t stand the idea of walking around at night by himself anymore. He told his dad that it was some drug dealer asked him if he wanted to buy anything and for his dad that was more than enough to have his son locked up inside the house during the night. Asmodeus was feeling guilty anyway that his son was having to work so much and couldn't go to college because of how badly they needed the money. "Magnus?" Asmodeus has just woken up since he had to leave in an hour for work and wanted to spend at least that amount of time with his son. "Morning, Dad. How’d you sleep?" Magnus asked a light grin spread across his tired smile. Asmodeus ruffled his hair taking the cup of coffee bringing it to his mouth. "Pretty well... but a few more hours wouldn't have hurt." He sighed with a tried smile and Magnus sat down across from him. "You should really take some time off... or at least switch to the day shift and quit the doubles." He was very concerned for his dad's health because eventually at some point working kills you and Magnus didn't want his Dad to get sick. "I would do that in a heartbeat if I could but you know we need the money... and I'm sure you want to go to college at some point and then you’re going to need the savings." Asmodeus wasn't awake yet so his mouth didn't have a filter. A huge frown covered Magnus’ forehead. He hadn't known his dad was saving money for him to go to college and he definitely didn't know that was why he was working so much. "How much have you saved?" Magnus asked hoping it wasn't too much and Asmodeus rubbed his forehead. "Half of my salary since you were 12." Asmodeus answerd looking up with wide eyes when he realized he spilled his secret and Magnus eyes grew twice in size. "Are you insane? Stop doing that! You don't have to. I don't want to go to college! Now you stop working double shifts." Magnus exclaimed mad at his dad for doing so much and not even telling him. "Magnus, when you were younger you always said you wanted to study and go to college." He remind him of the time when Magnus was just a little boy and dreamed of becoming a doctor. "Papa, I was young and had no idea what the world was actually like. I'm happy with what I’m doing now and I'd be even more happy if I could spend more time with my dad. So please stop working and cutting half of your salary." Magnus really hoped that his dad would yield to his wishes. Asmodeus inhaled deeply before nodding in agreement. "Fine. I will stop with the night and double shifts but we won't touch the money that's already saved so you have at least the chance to go to college if you ever change your mind." Asmodeus suggested and Magnus hurried to hug his dad who was a bit surprised. "Thank you, Papa. You really are the best." Magnus was so happy that his dad would be spending more time with him from now on but tonight he was actually glad he was going to be gone. He had an appointment with Michael Griffen tonight and wanted to be well prepared. They were going to talk about some basic rules around the club and about some formalities but that was it. Michael also wanted Magnus to at least watch one show tonight to see if he could handle it or if he had overestimated himself. "Okay... I gotta go. Lock the door when you go to sleep and don't open it if someone knocks." Asmodeus always told Magnus the exact same thing even he was old enough now to know the risks. Magnus only laughed. "I Will, Dad. Now leave or you'll be late." Magnus basically pushed his dad out of the apartment since he was in a hurry too and had to be ready in 30 minutes. He had to shower, fix his hair and find the perfect outfit for tonight to make a good impression after his original one the first time when he snook into the club. He'd also be meeting Teddy again tonight which he was excited about because on one hand Teddy was very nice and they could be friends and on the other hand he'd hoped to find out a bit more about Alec. The things Teddy told Magnus about Alec were disturbing of all of the marks on Teddy's back the most but they didn't exactly scare Magnus away, rather he was more curious. Alec was a mystery to him and all he could think about was wanting to solve it, he wanted to know everything about said mystery. Magnus wanted to run away and stay close all at the same time. It was like there was this force pulling him to Alec and his mind just couldn’t let go. He closed his eyes and Alec was there. He walked through the streets of Long Island and every man with dark hair suddenly looked exactly like Alec. Alec here, Alec there Alec everywhere. Everything was about HIM. Magnus still couldn't believe what lifestyle he forced himself into just to be close to him but he couldn't help it. He knew that Alec wanted him too after Teddy's words. He knew Alec was only trying to protect him but Magnus didn't want that. He didn't want Alec to decide what was good or bad for him. He wanted to make his own decisions and own mistakes instead of someone doing all of that for him. He wanted Alec and he wanted him with all of the consequences...//tbc

Will Magnus be able to live with all the consequences once he knows how big they are? 🤔🤔❤️❤️