That small secretive smile that Magnus recognized, having seen it when their gazes first met back at the institute, made something in Magnus feel jittery, in a good way. A way that Magnus was sure he’d never felt before.

Magnus Bane in “You’re Driving Me Wild” by AlxSteele

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I may have kissed you, Magnus, but you showed up. You didn’t give up on me, even when I told you to. If you hadn’t come, I would’ve married her, and I would’ve been stuck in a loveless marriage for the rest of my life. […] I’m not in love with you, Magnus, but if you hadn’t refused to give up on me, I would’ve never gotten the chance to even dream of falling in love someday.

Alec Lightwood in “A Different Kind of Hero” by heartsdesire456

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