Magnus always seems to bring out his impulsive side. Or maybe it’s that Magnus stops him from making up reasons why he shouldn’t go after what he really wants.

Alec Lightwood in Firsts by Insomiak

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Everything with Magnus is so new, there’s just first after first, so many things Alec never thought he would think or feel.  It’s overwhelming.  It’s amazing.  It’s scary, to think he almost missed it.

Alec Lightwood in Firsts by Insomiak

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He’s really, really beautiful. The kind of beautiful that makes Alec’s stomach squirm and his heart stutter. It’s not even really about his looks, though they’re certainly stunning; so much of Magnus’s beauty seems to hang in his eyes, in the personality that shines through his expressions.

Alec Lightwood Anything You Say by milominderbinder

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He was a soldier. War wasn’t frightening to him. Blood and destruction was woven into his heart, into the fabric of who he was. The Angels had built them in their image – as warriors, protectors. War didn’t frighten him. Living did. But for Magnus? He was willing to try.

Alec Lightwood in You Think I’m Showy by theloverneverleaves

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Magnus needs kindness, and nurturing for himself- he gives so much to the world that he occasionally empties the stores that he needs for a rainy day. It’s okay though, as long as Alec is here he will tend to the beautiful rose that has wound is vines around Alec’s heart.

Alec Lightwood in Strength to Be Gentle by MenckensChrestomethy

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