Magnus awoke to the feel of cold sweat on his chest. He felt sick just from the feeling. When he opened his eyes he saw that Alec's hair was matted down against his face and he was shivering. Magnus brushed his hair back and felt that his forehead was burning up.

He gently rolled Alec off of him before getting out of bed. He needed to get some herbs to help bring down the fever. Magnus made quick work of combining ingredients and took them to his room.

"Alexander, darling, you need to wake up." He said as he sat on the side of the bed next to him. He smiled when he saw the blues of Alec's eyes before he shut them again.

"I know you're awake." He chuckled.

"I think I'm dead." Alec groaned.

"Is my shadowhunter really so weak that a simple cold would kill him?" Magnus teased.

"No...maybe." Alec laughed then coughed and sat up. He gripped his head that was pounding. "I feel like I've been to hell and back. Did you hit me with a truck while I was asleep?"

"Ah, how did you know?" Magnus held out his concoction. "Drink this."

Alec took it from his hand, took a sniff and downed it like a shot of tequila. Magnus loved that they had gotten to the point where Alec trusted him completely. Just a couple months ago he would have made Magnus show him what was in the cup and asked what it was for. Now he just took it.

"That was awful." Alec made a bitter face.

"I'm sorry darling. But it'll make you feel better." Magnus touched his cheek gently. "And I want you better soon so you can make this up to me."

"If it helps then I am yours for whatever you want." Alec smiled sleepily.

"I do love the sound of that." Magnus started to think of everything he wanted but he decided it would be better to wait. There was no reason to light the fire of he couldn't put it out anytime soon. Hopefully the herbs would kick in soon.

"I'm not surprised. I'm a pretty gweat guy." Alec's words began to slur and he tilted his head at a weird angle. "Why do I s-s-sound funny? You look like a cat. A fluffy glitter unicorn cat." He giggled.

"Oh dear. I'm sorry. The herbs seem to be giving you a bit of a trip." Magnus tried not to laugh at Alec as he grabbed Magnus's face and started to push and pull his cheeks.

"Why do you sound like a whale? Are you a mermaid?" Alec pushed Magnus over so that he could grab his feet. "Magnus! By the angel! You have a tail! When did you get a tail?"

"It's new. What do you think?" Magnus spoke to him in the same voice he reserved for children. He lightly kicked his feet and Alec squealed.

"I love it! I want one! Can we go swimming underwater?" Alec pleaded.

Magnus wanted to ask where else one would swim but he played along and Alec did need a shower. "Of course we can darling. I know just the place."

"Really we can go now?" Alec let Magnus lead him to the bathroom. "How are you walking on your tail? Does it hurt?"

"Not at all." Magnus started to fill the tub with hot water and poured in some bubble bath. "Let's get you ready my merman."

"Okay." Alec almost leapt into the bath fully clothed.

"Wait." Magnus grabbed him to stop him. "Let's get you out of your clothes first."

"I've never gone skinny dipping before. What if I'm bad at it." Alec looked like he was about to start crying.

"You'll be great." Magnus chuckled and started by pulling off Alec's shirt. Then he unbuttoned his pants and pulled them down along with his briefs. Magnus had seen Alec naked before but this time was different. Sure, Alec was still attractive but he didn't want him right then. The thought terrified Magnus because it just showed how special this relationship was. Normally he would have sent a sick love away, but with Alec the thought hadn't even phased him.

He helped Alec into the tub and saw as the herbs started to wear off. Alec's playful, splashing demeanor slowly became a confused, grown  man sitting in a bubble bath.

"Magnus did I happen to call you a glittery unicorn cat?" Alec asked horrified at what he was remembering.

"I believe you did. Sorry. I really didn't think the herbs would affect you so strongly. But how are you feeling?" Magnus touched his arm to comfort him because he knew how much Alec looked being in control which he hadn't been.

"I'm feeling much better. Thank you." Alec twisted his arm and linked his fingers with Magnus's.

"I'm glad."

"In fact. I'm thinking I might need some company." Alec used his renewed strength and surprise to pull Magnus into the tub. Magnus yelped before falling in.

"What was that for?" Magnus glared as his now wet make up slid down his face.

"The herbs." Alec smirked. "This is for them too." He leaned forward and kissed Magnus while pulling him on top of him.

Magnus pulled back for a moment and said. "I guess it's fair." Then he caught Alec's ready lips with his own again.