Malec Moments

Cape May: Part 2

Alec awoke early, again, thanks to Magnus. He sat up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, as Magnus pranced around the room, quickly dressing and throwing clothes at Alec for him to wear.

"Hurry Alec," Magnus said excitedly.

"Aren't we on vacation," Alec groaned as he hurriedly dressed.

Magnus kissed him on the nose. "Come on. You'll love this," he said, catching Alec's hand and pulling him toward the door.

It was a brisk, cool October morning, and Alec shivered slightly at the breezing blowing in off the ocean. Magnus dragged him across the street, pausing momentarily to discard their shoes and roll up their pant legs. Then, Magnus took Alec's hand again and walked toward the edge of the crashing waves.

Cool water lapped over their feet and ankles as they walked along the beach, hand in hand, leaving footprints that were quickly washed away by the incoming tide. The indigo sky was gradually lightening, turning a pale blue as the stars winked out overhead. Gold and purple and pink streaks joined the blue as the couple sat against a washed-up log, Alec leaning back against Magnus's chest, watching the sunrise.

"You're right, Magnus. I do love the sunrise. It's beautiful," Alec said in an awed voice.

"Not as beautiful as you," Magnus whispered in his ear. "Happy anniversary, my love."

In reply, Alec turned in Magnus's embrace and kissed him, a long, sweet, kiss full of love.

They were completely alone on the beach, not a single person visible in either direction. When the bright orange crescent became a full circle, then swiftly disconnected from the horizon, Alec pulled Magnus to his feet and the couple took a leisurely walk along the beachfront.

As the sun began its ascent across the sky in earnest, people flooded the beach. Some were walking alone or in groups, some with dogs, some on beach bicycles, or four-wheel vehicles. Alec and Magnus discovered they preferred the solitude that sunrise had offered them and made their way back to the inn, where they dined on crepes and fruit and coffee.

They then took a walk through the scenic, historic town. The ornate architecture combined with the brilliant color schemes of the Victorian era houses was even more obvious and spectacular up close.

"I see why you love these houses. Maybe we will live in one someday," Alec said as they passed a particularly nice home with large bay windows and a circular room on one end.

Magnus scoffed. "Please, city boy. I'll never drag you far away from Manhattan."

"You got me to Brooklyn," Alec replied pointedly.

"Still in the big city," countered Magnus.

"What about you? I can't imagine the Magnificent Magnus Bane, High Warlock of Brooklyn, living in a sleepy little town like this, even if it does bring back memories for you."

"I haven't lived in a house like one of these since they were brand new," Magnus admitted. "But, I would happily leave New York, if you wanted to." He squeezed Alec's hand and planted a kiss of his cheek.

Alec wasn't sure how he felt about that. New York was his home, the only place he had ever considered home. All Nephilim consider Idris home, at least in the abstract form, but having left there for New York when he was two, it wasn't home for him. He really couldn't imagine living anywhere else at this point.

They headed back to the inn before lunch to gather their belongings. Before leaving the picturesque town, Magnus and Alec took a slight detour to the Cape May Lighthouse. The old, white cylindrical structure towered over the surrounding beach and park-like setting.

They climbed the spiral staircase to the top and were rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding area. Seagulls, which had been flying overhead, were now at eye level. The sun was high in the sky, but Alec had no trouble imagining what the view would look like at sunrise or sunset. He watched the waves, white-capped today, crash onto the sandy beach. The lighthouse wasn't as magnificent as the Eiffel Tower had been, but in its way, it was just as beautiful.

They were alone at the top of the lighthouse. Alec pushed Magnus against the red metal wall of the top of the lighthouse, wrapped his arms around him, and kissed him. Magnus, taken slightly off-guard, gasped, allowing Alec free-reign to explore his mouth. Alec didn't quite known what had come over him at that moment, but he suddenly needed to be close to Magnus, needed him in his arms. Perhaps it was the ancient romance of the lighthouse, or the town they had just spent the weekend enjoying. Perhaps it was something more. Regardless of the reason, he felt the urge and acted on it in this private haven atop the world.

Alec's hands were busy, finding all the places that made Magnus tremble, shudder, or gasp, searching for those special, sensitive places he had spent the last four years mapping on Magnus's body. Magnus was melting, yielding to Alec's touch like putty in his hands.

Not to be outdone, Magnus recovered, slightly, from is an original surprise, and set to work sending shivers down Alec's spine, moaning as he trailed kisses along Alec's neck and nipped at his earlobe. Magnus's hands were lifting Alec's shirt when they heard footsteps clanging on the metal landing and the door to the top of the lighthouse open with a clunk.

Abruptly, the broke apart, straightening their shirts and coming to their senses. Alec's face was flushed, and to his surprise, so was Magnus's. They both gave a nervous little laugh, as a family of four spilled onto the deck of the lighthouse, slightly out of breath from the climb and taking in the scene with fascination.

Magnus nodded politely toward the newcomers, took Alec's hand, and started for the door. The two young children followed them with their eyes and gave them a friendly wave. Alec waved back, momentarily struck by the sweet youthfulness of the children. The only child he'd been around was Max (Izzy was too close to his age to count). He had a wistful, nostalgic feeling that he did not completely understand as he looked at the little boy and his slightly younger sister.

He let Magnus lead him to the car, lost in his thoughts.