Magnus isn't a hugger. There's very few people he allows close enough for any kind of physical contact, let alone an embrace. Catarina and Clary are pretty much it at this point. Or rather, they were.
But Alec….
For as restrained as Magnus once thought Alec was, Alec is…dangerously affectionate now. Yes, dangerous is exactly the right word. Alec’s hand settling on his arm has the same effect as touching a live wire. One of Alec’s mere glances—where he dips his chin down, he licks his lips, and his gaze bores through Magnus as if he’s in the midst of uncovering the secrets of the universe—is enough to make him believe spontaneous combustion is possible. So a hug? A hug is nearly fatal.
But that doesn't mean Magnus doesn't crave them.
So much so, that he finds himself seeking Alec out for that connection. He's a tactile person. He experiences life in a very different way than others because of the power running through his hands, so why wouldn't he pursue this glorious experience to its fullest extent? And he’s always been a bit on the adventurous side, perhaps cavalier at times with his own survival, so if he’s going to die, wrapped up in Alec’s stellar arms seems like the best way to go.
Therefore, it only makes sense that when he finally wrests himself out of bed, and makes his way into the kitchen, that he slides his hand around Alec’s waist and kisses his shoulder, seeking the potentially deadly and very welcome haven of Alec’s arms. And of course, as always, even though he’s in the middle of spreading butter on thick slices of homemade bread from the bakery down the street, Alec sets everything aside and turns, circling his arms around Magnus’ back and holding tight.
Magnus rests his head on Alec’s chest and listens to the steady thrum of his heartbeat and Alec’s lips tease through his hair, dropping kisses onto his head as he flattens his palms on Magnus’ back. Magnus sinks into the warmth of Alec’s body and slides his hands along the runed skin of Alec’s back, and Alec rests against the counter so he can widen his stance and pull Magnus in even closer.
Magnus smiles.
So maybe hugging Alec is a sheer delight too. Perhaps even more delightful than discovering that Alec may have been a virgin, but he knew his way around the male body like a professionally licensed escort.
Magnus laughs quietly at the thought and Alec’s arms tighten around him affectionately.
Okay, maybe hugging Alec isn’t better than sex, but it’s close.
Just finished ch 4 of On Stranger Tides. WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! WHAT. ARE. YOU. DOING?!?!? OK, I'm gonna tell you what you're doing: you're destroying me, my hopes, my life, my babies Alec and Magnus and you better fix it soon, you evil person! ... But nah, it was amazing, really :) I love the way you write Sebastard's rage and I loved Alec's sacrifice and Jace's shout. Magnus will die of heartbreak soon though, so you better fix it! <3
I AM VERY SORRY I SWEAR.
Sebastard is a petty little shit and I hate him but he’s actually very interesting to write!
And my selfless baby :’’’’(
Anyway, I’m not gonna get emo about my own fic, that would be ridiculous.
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@drakamena I like reading your fics on tumblr and I always like them, sometimes comment or reblog, because I get lost in your ao3 fic gathering and it's up here earlier. So that's why I don't leave kudos or comments on ao3 anymore, I'm sorry about that and that it makes your statistics look worse.
Actually, my collection has 129496 hits, 3952 kudos and 6892 comments. I think it would be much worse if I posted my ficlets separately. But since some of them are barely 100 words... can you imagine that? 482 tiny, tiny stories posted separately? I can already sense the flood of disgruntled, entitled AO3 users telling me to eff off. That’s why I post them in one big collection, then they make up over 285k words. And it makes me look better! XP
Aesthetics I associate with you: black and red combination in everything, traditional Russian scarves (with the floral ornament, on black), museums with golden-framed pictures, both Catholic and orthodox Churches, Stefansdom, floral skirts and T-Shirts combination with Vans, forever short curly hair, dark colored TV Shows or games e.g. Hannibal & TD... LOL this is all super random but it's like everything is whirling in my head whenever I think of you.
This is the best! Thank you so much :’) I love all of this and I love you
Hey Sam, I must say that I sacrificed some sleep to read the chapter last night and I really want to reread it now. The whole chapter I was waiting for angst and there was no angst?!?!! It's so unusual?!?!?! And every time malec touched I felt so warm!???! It's happening?!??!! Finally?!?!??! Thank you for your awesome writing. I can't believe we're almost at the end :( Have you thought about another project after you finish itsb?
it is happening!!!!! there will be a lot more moments like we had in ch 20. it’s time for them to have some happiness and to fully support each other. thank you for seeing through the rough times with me!!!!
as for what comes after itsb? that’s a loaded question right now. one i’m not sure i’m ready to answer. but i’ll be keeping everyone up to date as that day draws closer ♡ xx
YOUUUUUU!!! I AM HERE TO YELL!! This was an awfully emotional rollercoaster of a chapter! You make me very anxious about what can possibly happen in the next 8 chapters, I mean with your amount of words A LOT OF SHIT CAN STILL GO DOWN. And MAGNUS - I understand him, ok - BUT HE SHOULD STICK HIS HEAD OUT OF HIS ASS. My babies are both in pain :((( Max was amazing, Simon is really really cool. I wish that Victor doesn't get anywhere near the Angels, and the Angels team is AMAZING OC! LOVE YOU, <3!
dude. we still got a lot of shit to go down in 8 chapters. and uggghhh, let’s keep victor far away from the entire crew, not just the angels 😠
Whoaaa girl! I am so happy for you, you deserve this more than anyone else! If you want to, please tell about that PhD, I am always very excited to hear about other people's academic stories. Also, please meet Justin Trudeau and kiss his cheek for me 😻😻😻
It’s a PhD in Political Science, in Montréal and I. AM. SO. EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Lucile! Just finished reading BLST FINALLY!!! I've been putting it off because of my exams and because it's a monster! YOUR ALEC IS MY DREAM MAN! YOUR MAGNUS IS ME. YES. I'M A MESS. WHERE IS MY ALEC WHO'D FIND ME BETTER THAN CHEESECAKE?! Also, question: how do you authours write these places like Nashville so perfectly like you've lived there and you put these images and feelings in our heads and hearts? Maybe you've been there really or it's just research? OH TEACH ME, MASTER!
WE ALL NEED AN ALEC WHO’D FIND US BETTER THAN CHEESECAKE BUT MAGNUS IS SELFISHLY KEEPING HIM ALL TO HIMSELF!
I’ve never been to Nashville, nor to Indiana haha. It was all research and the help of a few friends who know the place better than I do. :)
