Grown ups can be silly too
It was a lazy Sunday, and the light filtering through the curtains painted the bedroom in a warm, golden hue. Magnus and Alec lay entangled in each other’s arms after a particularly x-rated morning, basking in the afterglow. Alec, still groggy, rested his head on Magnus’s chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
Magnus’s fingers danced idly over Alec’s skin, tracing the intricate lines of his rune tattoos. The gentle caress sent shivers down Alec’s spine, the light touch so different from any sensation he had experienced before. As Magnus’s fingers moved, they brushed over particularly sensitive spots, causing Alec to squirm ever so slightly.
"Everything alright, Alexander?" Magnus's voice was smooth, filled with amusement as he observed Alec's subtle movements.
Alec's cheeks flushed slightly. "Yeah, everything's fine," he replied, trying to keep his voice steady. He didn't want to admit that such a soft touch was making him feel ticklish. The playful tickle fights he had endured with Jace and Izzy were nothing like this. Those had been rough and easy to resist, but this… this was different.
Magnus, ever observant, continued his exploration, his fingers trailing down Alec's side where the skin was especially sensitive. Alec bit his lip, trying to suppress a giggle, but a small, involuntary twitch gave him away.
Magnus's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Oh? What have we here, Alexander?" he murmured, his voice taking on a teasing lilt. He adjusted his position, giving himself better access to Alec’s sides, and began tracing the tattoos with more deliberate, feathery strokes.
Alec couldn’t help it. A giggle escaped his lips, followed by another as Magnus's fingers continued their delicate assault. "M-Magnus, stop!" he managed to get out between laughs, his face growing redder with each passing second.
"Why, Alexander, I had no idea you were so ticklish," Magnus said, his smile widening. He didn’t stop, however, enjoying the rare sight of Alec's carefree laughter.
Alec's laughter turned breathless, and he started to feel a wave of embarrassment wash over him. He twisted away from Magnus's touch, suddenly serious again, his eyes squeezed shut as he tried to compose himself. "Magnus, please…" he said, his voice strained, "stop."
Magnus immediately ceased his playful tickling, concern replacing the amusement in his eyes. "Alexander, what's wrong?" he asked gently, his hand cupping Alec’s face.
Alec took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing heart. "I just… I feel so silly, so… childish," he admitted, his voice barely above a whisper. "I mean, I know you’ve lived for centuries, and I’m just. It’s embarrassing…. and makes me seem like a little kid…” Alex struggled to explain.
Magnus's expression softened. He pressed a tender kiss to Alec's forehead. "Do you really hate it?" he asked gently. "Because if you do, I will stop. Your comfort is important to me."
Alec shook his head, his eyes meeting Magnus's. "No, I don’t hate it," he admitted. "It’s just… I feel embarrassed. I’ve never been tickled like this before, and I didn’t expect it to make me laugh so much."
Magnus smiled, relief evident on his face. "Being ticklish isn’t a sign of immaturity, Alexander. It’s just another way to share intimacy and have fun. Trust me, I’m quite ticklish myself."
Alec looked up at Magnus, surprise flickering in his eyes. "You are?"
Magnus chuckled. "Yes, very much so. It’s one of those things that can make moments like this playful and special. It’s not something to be ashamed of."
Alec let out a sigh of relief, a small smile forming on his lips. "Really?"
"Really," Magnus confirmed. "And just so you know, I quite enjoy seeing you laugh."
Magnus's fingers resumed their gentle tracing, this time with Alec feeling a bit more at ease. Alec's giggles erupted again, but this time, he allowed himself to laugh freely, the sound filling the room with warmth.
Alec twisted and turned, trying to evade Magnus's teasing fingers, but he was caught between amusement and the unbearable sensation. "Magnus, you're terrible," he managed to say through his laughter, but his tone was lighter now, more playful.
"Terrible? I think you mean delightful," Magnus replied, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he continued his gentle onslaught.
Alec’s laughter turned breathless, tears of mirth forming at the corners of his eyes. He had never felt so vulnerable and yet so loved in a single moment. Finally, Magnus relented, pulling Alec into a warm embrace.
"Do you see now?" Magnus asked, his voice soft and tender. "It’s just fun, Alexander."
Alec nodded, his heart swelling with affection for the man beside him. "Yeah, it is," he admitted. "Thank you, Magnus."
Magnus smiled, brushing a lock of hair away from Alec's face. "Would you like to find out how fun it is to be the tickl…..er?” he asked, a playful challenge in his tone.
A spark of mischief appeared in Alec's eyes as he shifted positions, pinning Magnus beneath him. "Oh, I think I would," he said, his fingers already seeking out the most ticklish spots on Magnus's sides.
Magnus burst into laughter as Alec's fingers found their mark. The warlock's usually composed demeanor dissolved into uncontrollable giggles. "A-Alexander, you scoundrel!" he gasped between laughs.
Alec grinned, feeling a sense of joy and connection in this playful exchange. "Payback time," he teased, continuing his light tickles, reveling in Magnus's reactions.
Eventually, Alec relented, collapsing beside Magnus, both of them breathless and grinning from ear to ear. Magnus turned to Alec, brushing a lock of hair away from his face. "See? Fun, isn’t it?"
Alec nodded, his heart swelling with affection for the man beside him. "Yeah, it is," he admitted. "Thank you, Magnus."
Magnus smiled, pulling Alec close once more. "Anytime, my love. Anytime."












