Alec leaned forward and touched Magnus's cheek. He gazed deeply into his boyfriend's eyes, which were not even looking at him. Alec rubbed his thumb through Magnus's tear-streaked face and kissed him. Their longingness was evident, and they fit perfectly like 2 pieces of a puzzle. Alec pulled back to see Magnus's surprised reaction.

He smiled and went in for another kiss, this time more passionate and longer. They savored each other and Alec pulled away slightly, their heads still pressed together. "I'm sorry." Magnus whispered. "Magnus don't be sorry."

Alec held Magnus's hand reassuringly. "I love you." Magnus mumbled. Alec pulled back and looked at Magnus. "I love you too."

"We're going to get through this. You and me. Alright?" Magnus nodded.

They returned to the institute shortly, Magnus carrying the yellow book protectively. Alec looked at his boyfriend worried. "Magnus I'm not sure if you should be here for a long. I want you to go home where it's safe. Before I could. I didn't have to worry about you because I knew you could protect yourself."

"I'll be fine Alexander." Magnus reassured. Alec looked at Magnus and sighed. "I don't think you understand. You're my world, Magnus Bane. I can't physically live without you. This past week has been like hell. You were so distant, and it made me feel completely lost. If that's my reaction to you staying away for a bit, could you imagine how I would feel if you died?"