**Remember when I said I would do that Magnus x Raphael friendship one-shot? Well here it finally is after much procrastinating. Hope everyone enjoys it, it was fun to write.**

“Well that won’t do as a proper suit. It doesn’t accentuate your physique.” Magnus remarked as Raphael looked at the navy suit he was wearing in the mirror.

“I like it, it’s nice in a subtle way.” Raphael adjusted the cuffs of the suit and allowed himself to take a bit of pride in his looks. He worked hard to remain fit otherwise he wouldn’t be taken serious as a clan leader. Although his stern glare would say otherwise.

Magnus rolled his eyes as he mussed up Raphael’s hair. “Fine if you insist but at least let me pick out a tie and a shirt made out of a more appropriate material.”

Raphael swatted his hand away softly but he nodded in agreement. Magnus drifted out of the dressing room to find the mentioned items, giving Raphael the chance to change out of the suit. He was friends with the warlock long enough to know that although his sense of fashion may be too flashy for his own tastes Magnus knew Raphael’s taste enough to pick out something nice. Well most of the time at least.

“Magnus, how is your boyfriend Alonzo. Is he good?” Raphael asked as he exited the dressing room, smirking from purposefully not calling Alec by the right name. He had to deal with Magnus calling Simon things like Silverstein so it was fun to give him a taste of his own medicine.

“Alexander, is fine but…” he trailed off as he stared at the two ties before raising them towards Raphael “maroon or navy.”

Raphael stared at Magnus, noticing the worry etched into his brow that he tried to conceal.

“Magnus,” he said in a warning tone “what is wrong? The Magnus I know wouldn’t dare overlook that silver tie that you would enchant with minuscule specs of glitter. Explain what is wrong with you and your nephilim boyfriend.”

“I feel as though I’m too much for him at times. I am Alexander’s first boyfriend and it is a lot for him to take in. He’s new for me too but I don’t wish to overwhelm him.”

Raphael broke out laughing causing Magnus to look at him with a confused expression.

“Dios, I thought you were going to say one of you two had done something stupid to hurt each other. Magnus Bane, if you were too much the nephilim boy wouldn’t have even gone this far into a relationship with you. He cares about you just as much as you care about him.”

Magnus smiled at Raphael, the worry seeming to slip of his face.

“This is why you’re my favorite friend, darling. But don’t tell anyone.”

Raphael snorted “Yeah right, I’m rubbing this in Caterina and Ragnor’s face next time we are with them.”

“You will not and come on,” Magnus said as he discards the ties and grabbed the silver one Raphael mentioned. “we need to purchase these clothes quickly so I can stop by this new store. They sell a silver eye shadow that would look divine with this suit. And I need to pick up a few things myself.”

Magnus continued to list off things as he led Raphael to the cashier. Raphael fell into a comfortable silence, content whenever Magnus interjected to speak his mind.

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Raphael flipped Magnus over his shoulder staring down at Magnus with a smirk. “Point for Santiago.”

Magnus threw a blue ball of wisps at Raphael knocking the latter of his feet. “What was that, point for Bane. Why don’t mind if I do.” he said as he got up and dusted himself off.

The two continued to spar each getting the upper hand at moments only to be knocked down by their opponents. Raphael speed and strength against Magnus’ agility and magic usually made for eventful sparring matches. But they let their own cockiness get in the way of the matches making them more playful than serious. They still benefited from the sparring as a whole.

“How long before you quit?” Raphael said while smirking, raising his fists in a fighting stance.

“Never, Santiago. I could do this all day.” Magnus retorted as his cat eyes surfaced.

The two did end up sparring all day until they eventually retired on Magnus’ lavish couch. Magnus snapped his fingers and two wine glasses appeared. He handed the one filled with blood to Raphael as he sipped his own. Raphael gratefully took the glass and relished in the blood trailing down his throat. He drained the glass quickly and placed it on the nearby table.

Even though Raphael was a vampire there was still times when he would feel sleep seep into him. He stretched himself out on the sofa, sinking into it slightly, as he tried not to nudge Magnus. As he shut his eyes he felt a finger prodding his forehead.

“Rrrraphael, Raphaaaael, Raphaellll Santiagoooo.” Raphael cracked his eyes open and stared at Magnus.

“Yes.” He spoke in his most deadpan voice.

“Nothing just wanted to see if you were still awake.” Raphael glared at him halfheartedly.

“I have to lie with a sweaty warlock. What has my life become?” Raphael said causing Magnus to chuckle.

“Absolutely splendid, I am jealous.” Magnus replied cheekily before being caught off by a yawn.

“Sleep you annoying Warlock.” Raphael could feel his own sleep coming back and the sooner Magnus went to the sleep the sooner he could.

“Okay Mr.Ill Tempered, since you asked so nicely.” Magnus teased as he took his turn to stretch himself out while Raphael rolled his eyes.

                  ~~~~

“This is actually really adorable. I’m making this my screensaver.” A muffled voice said.

“Send it to me.” Another muffled voice replied causing Raphael’s hairs to stand on end. He feigned sleep so he could listen to the intruders but remain ready to strike.

A flash suddenly occurred causing Raphael to peel his eyes and open as he hissed at the intruders.

“Calm down Raph, it’s just me.“  Raphael oriented himself and his gaze was met by Simon with a watchful Alec beside him.

Raphael disentangled himself from Magnus and gestured for Alec to take his spot.

“He’s all yours Alonzo.” Raphael said as got up and intertwined his fingers with Simon.

“My names Alec, not Alonzo.” Alexander replied as he moved the hair off Magnus’ face and then pressed a soft kiss to his forehead. He caressed Magnus’ cheek tenderly as the latter nuzzled into the touch.

“I know.” Raphael said, he turned back to Alec and smirked. Alec was too preoccupied in his boyfriends beauty to even notice the quip or that the two were even leaving at all.

Raphael grabbed his clothes with Simon in tow as he left Alec to spend his alone time with Magnus. He walked with Simon back to the Hotel Dumort as the moonlight illuminated them.

Raphael leaned his head towards Simon’s ear “Oh and Simon, I know about the picture.”

Simon stiffened and let out a shaky laugh. “What picture, I didn’t take a picture. I don’t even know what pictures are. Are they some sort of art. I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Simon babbled nervously.

Raphael quirked an eyebrow. “So you wouldn’t mind letting me see your phone then.”

Simon handed his phone over to Raphael who turned it on and immediately saw the guilty material. It was a picture of Magnus lying on top of Raphael, his hands on the protective arm Raphael slung around him. Both of the men looked at peace, youth seeming to emanate from their faces. Which was ironic due to Magnus’ age and Raphael’s dead state.

“You can keep it as long as you send it to no one, expect Alonzo. He is fine to send it to.”

Simon wrapped his arms happily around Raphael, squeezing him in a tight hug. “Thank you so much Raph. I really like this and I appreciate you letting me keep it.”

Simon smiled at him and it was like pure sunshine shining through.

Raphael kissed Simon’s smiling lips. “I love you.” Simon recaptured his lips in a kiss more passionate than the one before.