After only God knows how long Magnus finally calmed down and slightly pulled back from the embrace. Thankfully, Alec could now start calm down as well as contain his anger with Magnus’ presence... for now at least. "I'm sorry for showing up so randomly... I just didn't know where else to go." Magnus sniffed wiping his tears away and Alec only sighed. "I'm glad you came here and didn't try to hide. I'm sorry he did this to you... but I can’t help but think about how If we wouldn't have kissed this..." "No! I don't regret what we did! If this is what I have to take for kissing you than I'd do it all over again." Magnus protested not caring that he interrupted Alec and the latter slowly rose his hand wiping an astray piece of hair out of Magnus’ face that was stuck to his forehead from sweat. "Don't worry. He will pay for this... he will pay for hurting you and he will never dare to touch you ever again." Alec spoke aloud but to both of them as well and he promised himself that he would ruin Michael’s life for ever daring to lay a hand that was uninvited on Magnus like that. He and Magnus looked each other in the eyes for a long moment until a loud whining noise startled Magnus but on the other hand Alec didn't even flinch. "Thats just the water boiling... stay here and I'll bring you some tea." Alec explained getting up from the couch and watched how Magnus snuggled deeper into the couch curling the blanket around his body like a piece of armour and gazed curiously around the room. It seemed so warm. It really looked like a home not at all matching his expectations. With the way Alec was he was expecting a cold, dark home but this room really seemed and felt cozy. "Mint tea; your favorite." Alec said coming back and handing out the cup for Magnus who looked back at him with wide eyes. "You remembered?" Magnus asked holding the cup in both hands as a small smile crossed Alecs lips but again it didn't reach his eyes. Why do his smiles never reach his eyes. "Sure I do. But since we’re asking questions; how do you know where I live?" Alec said confused taking a seat next Magnus who blew on his tea to cool it down a little. "Grayson had to bring you something before he drove me to Master Michales." Magnus replied and by just saying the name giving them both chills and he bit his lower lip to make it stop quivering. "Isn't your home closer than my place? Why did you wander through the streets like this and not stop by yours?" Alec asked leaning back on the couch and Magnus ground his teeth together nervously. "My dad... he isn't home he’s out of town. I shouldn’t have shown up like this... I'm so sorry! If you want me to leave I'll just ge..." "Sit your ass down. You're staying here as long as your dad is out of town." Alec wouldn't leave Magnus alone like this and after all the reason he got hurt was because Alec had been stupid. Alec knew he was in a contract and still he didn't stop himself from kissing him. "I don't want to bother you..." Magnus trailed off lowering his head but Alec lifted it with two fingers placed under his chin giving him a light smile. "You could never bother me. You should take a warm shower and then you can get some rest, alright?" Alec suggested so gentle Magnus was surprised because this version of Alec didn't match the one everyone always saw. Magnus only nodded and let Alec lead him to the big bathroom making Magnus gasp. He was just a boy from the poor side of town and this bathroom was so beautiful. "You like it?" Alec asked with a husky voice appearing behind Magnus and Magnus swallowed as he nodded. "I brought you some clothes... they might be a bit big but they should be fine." Alec said placing joggers, a shirt and a pair of thick socks in his arms hoping Magnus would be able to warm up. "Thank you... and don’t worry I’ll be quick." Magnus responded waiting for Alec to leave but it seemed like he was really struggling with leaving the boy alone right now.
Alec dragged himself out of the room when he realized that he didn't have any towels for Magnus in his bathroom since of course his only one was in the washing machine right now. "Magnus, sorry I... oh my god..." Alecs voice was stuck in his throat when he saw Magnus’ back covered in marks even dried blood. Magnus turned around in lightening speed but it was too late anyway and Alec clenched his jaw from burning rage. Magnus looked ashamed and lowered his head to the ground new tears pooling in his eyes and Alec took a deep breath. Slowly he walked closer to the other taking Magnus’ face in his hands and whipped the new tears away with his thumbs. "Don't cry anymore. You're safe here and he will get what he deserves. Take a warm shower and you will stay here for as long as your dad is out of town." Alec’s gentleness was giving Magnus chills and he was getting worried because he found himself falling harder for Alec each second he touched him. "Why should Michale get in trouble for this? I lied and broke the main rule from our contract so it was his right to pun..." "Don't you dare finish that sentence, Magnus. You are not a machinist! You never agreed to this kind of punishment! Michael didn't stop when you said red and that is why he will pay. He hurt you and he made you feel unsafe...that's not how it works Magnus." Alec explained still holding Magnus’ face in his hands and Magnus bit his lower lip. "Like I said... you deserve the best out there and nothing less." Alec added knowing he could never be that but still held hope deep down in his heart. His heart... the only piece left of it that wasn’t quite turned to stone yet was hoping that Magnus was the one. This little piece was hoping that Magnus was the one to fix him but Alec needed more time to get there and let it all in. After refusing to feel for such a long time he had to learn and maybe Magnus could teach him...but Magnus also needed to be taught too...//tbc

oh well what else will happen 😱😱❤️ look up to see what Alecs first bathroom looks like 💜