Alec's eyes land on a golden tuft as he walks into his ornate kitchen. He rolls his eyes and walks over to the already brewed coffee sitting in his coffee maker. He pours himself a cup and takes a seat next to his adopted brother.
"Just because I gave you a key doesn't mean you can barge into my house whenever you want," Alec says while sipping his coffee. It's black, just like he likes it.
"Then why did you give me a key?" Jace says while raising one eyebrow.
"For emergencies," Alec says. Jace shrugs and pushes a magazine towards Alec. Alec turns it so he can read it and starts scanning the cover page.
"You know, I should be offended. The only mention of me is a quiz on page 43," Jace says with a huff. A large picture of Alec is on the front with the caption 'How well do you know this cinema sensation?'. In the picture he is on the red carpet, holding the Oscar he won the month previously. Alec flips through the magazine until he get's to page 43. The entire page is a quiz where you learn 'Which hot celeb male are you?'. Alec starts to read the descriptions of the different men you could be.
"Congrats! You're the gorgeous and irresistible Jace Herondale. On the outside you're tough and hard to get. You flirt like it's your job and tend to leave the opposite gender in puddles at your feet. But, really you're just a softie with a big heart. You're waiting for the right person to come and sweep you off your feet," Alec read out loud. "Wow, Jace. You never told me you were a big softie. I guess we should have all expected it."
"Shut up," Jace says while punching Alec in the arm. Alec shakes his head and reads the next person.
"Unsurprisingly, you and your bae are completely smitten with each other. You're the power couple of your entire town and everyone envies your special connection. Their isn't anything sweeter than when you two are together. You only have eyes for each other. You are the adorable couple, Alec Lightwood and Kade Raptis," Alec reads. He snorts after reading that and shakes his head.
"Wow, Alec. You never told me you and Kade were smitten with each other," Jace says while smirking at Alec. Alec ignores him and continues to read.
"You got Aaron Kelly. You're shy and slightly mysterious. You've had some major crushes but don't know how to approach them. You're still trying to work up the courage to talk to the attractive person you see every day. You openly admit these crushes to anyone who asks but once you get in front of that person, you freeze up like there's no tomorrow," he reads.
"You should be very happy to know that you're like Magnus Bane. An eternal bachelor, you've never been seen with the same person twice. The thought of settling down scares you so you choose to get around to as much of your town as possible. Rumors are being spread about you constantly but you don't let them effect you. You march to the beat of your own drum and won't let anyone tear you down," Alec finishes. He wants to growl at the description of Magnus but does his best of keeping it inside.
"Sounds like Magnus," Jace says while nodding his head. Alec keep my anger at bay and closes the magazine.
"That's a load of bullshit. I can't imagine who actually reads that," Alec say with a sigh.
"You're entire fan base," Jace says. Alec glares at him and hops off the stool. He puts his empty mug in the sink and starts to rinse it off. Both of them turn to face the door when they hear the upstairs shower turn on. Alec's eyes widen and he tries stay composed.
"Who's here?" Jace says while raising an eyebrow at Alec.
"No one," Alec says quickly.
"Alec," Jace says in a warning tone. Alec turns back to the sink and continues to wash his mug.
"Is it Kade?" Jace asks. Alec can hear the curiosity leaking into his voice.
"Oh, god no," Alec exclaims. He puts the mug back in the dishwasher and turns to face Jace.
"Are you seeing someone on the side?" Jace asks while raising his eyebrows. Alec's entire face turns bright red and he stutters a little.
"No, Jace, I'm not. I think you should go now," Alec finally says. Jace looks at him skeptically but gets out of his seat, nonetheless. He starts to walk towards the door but stops before he's out of Alec's sight.
"You'd tell me if you were seeing someone, right?" Jace asks. Alec hesitates a little before nodding. Jace smiles at him and walks away. Alec waits until he hears Jace's footsteps fade and the front door slamming before he let's out a breath.
A new set of footsteps start to make their way towards the kitchen from upstairs. Alec opens the fridge and starts to rummage through it. The footsteps get closer until they are right behind Alec. He feels a set of bare arms wrap around him and pull him into the person behind him. Alec spins around and comes face to face with Magnus Bane.
"Why on earth would you turn the shower on?" Alec asks with an exasperated sigh. He wraps his arms around Magnus' neck and leans closer.
"Because it didn't seem like Blondie was going home. I was getting lonely up there without you, Darling," Magnus says. He hooks his finger under Alec's chin and raises his head a little. Magnus brings his lips down on Alec's and kisses him fiercely. Alec eagerly kisses him back. His hands thread through Magnus' hair and pull lightly. Magnus moans into Alec's mouth and pushes him up against the fridge. The two pull apart, gasping for breath. Alec looks down and notices all Magnus is wearing is a towel around his waist. Alec reaches down and starts to fiddle with it, tugging on it lightly. Magnus laughs and swats his hands away.
"I can't. I have to get to the studio in an hour. I need to get ready," Magnus says while untangling himself from Alec. Magnus starts to walk away and Alec stares at his butt as he goes. When Magnus turns the corner, Alec snaps out of his stupor and follows him. Alec finds Magnus in Alec's room, looking through the drawer of clothes he keeps at his house.
"Are you coming to the premier tonight?" Alec asks while walking into his closet.
"Yup," Magnus responds. Alec pulls out a suitable outfit and walks back into his room.
"Who are you bringing this time?" Alec asks a little bitterly. Magnus walks over to Alec and puts both hands on his face, pulling Alec to look at him.
"Please don't be like that. You know I have to," Magnus says. Alec grunts in response but still looks upset. "I'm going with Woosley Scott."
"You're going with Woosley?! As in your ex-boyfriend Woosley?" Alec exclaims.
"How many people named Woosley do you know?" Magnus says while raising his eyebrows. "You have nothing to worry about. It's not like I'm going home with him."
"You'll come over after?" Alec asks, looking at Magnus with his big, blue eyes. Magnus chuckles a little and smiles at the boy.
"Of course I will," Magnus says. He pecks Alec on the nose and walks back over to his clothes. Alec smiles and starts to change into the clothes he laid on the bed.
"I mean, it's not like I'm the one with a boyfriend," Magnus says. Alec rolls his eyes and turns to face Magnus. Magnus is staring at Alec with his hands on his hips.
"Magnus," Alec says in a warning tone.
"I know, I know. It's just you don't know how I feel having to watch you kiss and pretend to be in love with that jackass," Magnus says with a sigh. Alec gives him a sad smile and finishes putting on his clothes. He walks over to Magnus and buries his face in his chest.
"You know I would break up with him if I could," Alec says. Magnus rests his chin on top of Alec's head.
"Why does it feel like our managers are trying their best to keep us apart?" Magnus asks.
"They don't even know about us," Alec says with a small laugh.
"I know but with me having to keep up my reputation and you having to date that asshole, it seems like they're plotting against us," Magnus says. Alec pulls his face out of Magnus' chest and looks up to him.
"Well, apparently single sells," Alec says.
"And a relationship will make people watch," Magnus says. The two look at each other sadly before they bring their lips together. Their kiss is chaste before they pull apart and start getting ready again. It only takes Alec ten minutes to get ready so he spends the rest of the time watching Magnus. It takes Magnus around 45 minutes tog et fully ready for the day ahead.
He moves around Alec's room like it's his own, knowing where everything is without even thinking about it. It's understandable considering the two had been dating for the past 7 months. They were coming up on their 8 month anniversary in about a week. Neither could be seen in public with the other so they spent all of their time together in each other's house. The only time they were able to leave together is when they went on vacation in Europe. Even then they had to where disguises the entire time. The press would have a field day if they knew hollywood's good boy was cheating on his boyfriend of a year with a notorious bachelor. Well, he's not a bachelor anymore. He hasn't slept with anyone but Alec since they started dating, though no one seems to notice this. Good thing too, because both of their careers are riding on their relationship staying in the shadows.
"I'm done," Magnus says as he walks towards Alec. Alec stands up and grabs Magnus' hand, following him out of the room. They walk downstairs and out the back door. They walk across Alec's large yard until they reach the back corner.
"And this is where we part," Magnus says while spinning around to face Alec. Alec smiles at him and places a quick kiss to his lips. "Oh, no. That just won't do," Magnus says. Alec raises his eyebrows at Magnus before being attacked by his lips. Magnus puts his hand at the back of Alec's neck to make sure he doesn't pull away. Eventually, breathing becomes necessary so they break apart.
"I'll see you tonight," Alec says with a sweet smile. Magnus smiles back at him and walks through the holes in the fence, towards his house. Magnus lives in the house diagonal from Alec.
"If I don't see you before the premier, I want to wish you good luck. So, good luck, Darling," Magnus says before walking away.
"Thank you," Alec yells at his back. Magnus gives him a small wave and keeps walking. Alec watched him until he's sure he is safely inside his house. When the door shuts, Alec turns around and goes back into his house.
Alec sits in the limo and straightens out his suit. He looks out the window as it pulls up a driveway he knows all too well. When the limo stops, he steps out and walks up to the front door. He knocks and waits for someone to open it. When the door does open, Kade stands there in a similar suit to Alec's, with a matching tie. Alec fakes a smile and leans in to kiss Kade on the cheek. Once Alec pulls away, Kade pushes past him and heads towards the limo. Kade has his arm latched onto Alec's arm possessively and drags Alec along as he goes. They both get into the limo and start to head off towards the destination.
"You look good tonight," Alec says with his signature sweet smile.
"Thanks," Kade says before looking out the window, his hand never leaving Alec's arm. Alec discreetly rolls his eyes and looks out his own window. They ride the rest of the way in an awkward silence. When they reach the destination. Someone opens their door immediately and they both step out together. Alec wraps his arm arounds Kade's waist and pulls him into his side. Kade leans into his touch and Alec is forced to fake another smile.
Someone working for the event comes over to them and starts directing them around. They take a few pictures, do some interviews, and kiss for the camera more than a few times. The entire time, Alec doesn't even get a glimpse Magnus the entire time. After about an hour, they are finally done and are sent inside.
"I'm going to go find Henry," Kade says before walking away from Alec. Henry is the director of the movie premiering tonight, that both Kade and Alec are staring in. Alec looks around until he spots his sister, Izzy, talking to her boyfriend, Simon. Izzy is an up and coming model while Simon is a tech analysis at the modeling agency Izzy works for. Alec walks over to them.
"Hey, Iz. Simon," Alec says with a smile.
"There's the man of the night!" Izzy exclaims. She pulls Alec into a hug and Alec hugs her back. "Simon, can you go find us some drinks?" Simon walks and walks off.
"So," Izzy says while raising her eyebrows.
"What?" Alec says, quirking his head slightly.
"Where's your boyfriend?" Izzy asks with a smirk.
"He went to go talk to Henry. He's right there," Alec says while pointing towards Kade.
"No, I meant your real boyfriend," Izzy says, the smirk still on her face.
"Izzy! Not here. Don't make me regret telling you," Alec exclaims with wide eyes. Izzy rolls her eyes and crosses her arms. "I haven't seen him yet," Alec says with a sigh. Izzy's eyes flicker over to where the photographers. The cameras are slicking away rapidly, presumably at someone pretty famous.
"Yes, well he always is the kind to show up fashionably late," Izzy says while nodding her head towards the carpet. Alec turns around to see Magnus standing there with Woosley's arm around him. Woosley's arm is dangerously close to Magnus' ass, making Alec want to growl. He holds it in though and uses his acting skills to look normal. Alec turns back to Izzy and she is giving him a sad smile.
"Iz, please don't start now," Alec says.
"I wasn't going to," she says while shaking her head. All of a sudden she smiles brightly to someone behind Alec's shoulder. Alec knows who it is when an arm wraps around his waist.
"Kade!" Izzy exclaims. "How have you been?" Kade glares at her a little before nodding. Izzy's smile falters a little before she makes it even brighter.
"Get me a drink?" Kade asks, addressing Alec.
"Sure, what do you want?" Alec asks.
"Anything with alcohol in it. The people here are so annoying, it's stressing me out," Kade says. Alec refrains from grimacing at him before nodding. Kade kisses him gruffly and Alec has the urge to bite his tongue. Alec leans away and walks towards a table with drinks.
"I'm going to find Simon," Isabelle says quickly and follows Alec. "That fucking bastard," Izzy mumbles before walking away. Alec bites his lip to prevent himself from smiling. He gets tot eh drink table and starts scanning the drinks. As he's focused on the table, he doesn't notice someone walk up next to him until they clear their throat. He looks over to see Magnus standing there nonchalantly.
"You're killing me, you know that," Magnus says with a smile.
"And how would that be?" I reply with a small smirk.
"Kissing him in front of me. It's like you want me to die of pure jealousy, Alexander," Magnus says. His voice is playful but there is a clear serious undertone. Alec wishes he could hold Magnus and make him feel better, but he knows that he can't. Alec opens his mouth to speak but Magnus shushes him.
"Listen, okay? I have to tell you something important. I've been thinking about telling you for a while but decided to save it for something special. But honestly, I can't hold it in any longer," Magnus says. Alec stares at him with curious eyes. Magnus leans over so his breath is brushing the back of Alec's neck, making him shiver.
"I'm in love with you, Alexander Gideon Lightwood. I'm so fucking in love with you that there's no turning back now. You're stuck with me," Magnus whispers in Alec's ear before briskly walking away, leaving Alec standing there shocked.
'Did he just-. I think he just- He didn't even let me-. What the hell do I do?' Alec thinks as he shuts his jaw and scans the room for Magnus to no avail. The room is completely devoid of that glittering idiot. Alec quickly picks up a drink and rushes off towards Kade. When he gets there, Kade grabs the drink out of Alec's hand and takes a long sip.
"What took you so long?" Kade says while glancing at Alec.
"I talked to a friend for a bit," Alec says. He's still a bit dazed from what Magnus said and is just letting words flow out of his mouth on their own accord. Kade makes a sound of disapproval and turns half his body away from Alec.
'What the hell is his problem?' Alec thinks as he stares at the side of Kade's head. 'Why does he have to be so rude all the god damn time? He could at least pretend to like me instead of just mooching off me for my fame, like I know he is. Why the hell does my manager even think it's a good idea to date an up and coming actor with no fan base, like him? It helps me in no way. Here I am, doing him a favor, and he still acts like I'm lucky to be standing next to him." Alec narrows his mind slightly as the gears keep turning in his head.
"What the hell is my problem? I'm standing here with this jackass, who I cheated on without a second thought, instead of spending my time with the most amazing man in this whole place, who I love. Well, god damn. There, I said it. Or thought it. There's no going back now. Oh, well. It feels good to admit it. I love Magnus Bane!' Alec thinks.
"Are we going to mingle with people or just stand here like antisocial losers?" Kade asks with an irritated look on his face. It makes the anger boil in Alec's blood. That mixed with the feelings that come with his most recent confession create the perfect storm. There is nothing that could stop him from what he does next.
"You know what, I'm done with your stupid whining," Alec spits at him, his voice low so no one but the two of them can hear.
"Excuse me," Kade says while looking at Alec like he grew another head.
"You heard me. I'm done listening to the stupid shit that flies out of your mouth. I'm down with your terrible attitude that brings everyone around you down. I'm done with you thinking you're better than me. I'm done with you," Alec says. He takes a few deep breaths when he's done having said it all quickly. Obviously not quick enough for Kade to not hear it judging by the look on his face.
"Are you breaking up with me?" Kade whispers harshly at Alec. Alec pauses for a moment to think about it. Is he really doing this right now.
"Yes, I am," Alec says boldly. Kade takes a step away from Alec with a look across his face that resembles someone who was just slapped. Alec spins on his heal and starts to walk away from Kade.
"You can't fucking do this!" Kade yells when Alec is a few feet away. Alec turns around to face Kade.
"Watch me," he says before flipping Kade off with both hand. "It's over, Kade," Alec says before walking away again. He can hear Kade's muffled scream before loud footsteps leave the room. Alec rolls his eyes and starts to search for Izzy.
He knows everyone is watching him but he does his best to ignore them. Now is not the time to have to answer a million of the paps questions. He's feeling really great having finally dumped that load off of him. He's feeling alive and bold, fearless. He spots Izzy and walks towards her. Alec's eyes quickly find the couple she and Simon are standing with, Magnus and Woosley.
Alec wants so bad to just go over there and kiss him senselessly. From the shocked look in Magnus' eyes to the way he subconsciously leans further away from Woosley, every part of his being is telling him to do it. He knows what's stopping him. He knows he could ruin both of their careers by doing this. But for the first time since he became famous, he's finding that he doesn't care. This is his life and he's going to live it the way he wants to live it, careers be damned.
When Alec finally reaches Magnus, he stares into those eyes that he has come to love so much and smiles. Alec puts both of his hands on Magnus' face and pulls his lips to meet his own. Magnus seems frozen under Alec's lips, still not knowing if what's going on is real. Right before Alec is about to pull away, Magnus comes alive. He pulls away from Woosley and wraps his arms tightly around Alec's waist. Magnus eagerly moves his lips while pulling Alec an inch or so off the ground to meet Magnus' tall height.
When they finally pull apart, they remain close, foreheads touching. They breath in each others air, their eyes locked on each other. Magnus slowly puts Alec's feet back on the ground without releasing his hold at all. They can hear the gasps of surprise, the whispers, Izzy's giggle, and cameras flashing all around them but they ignore it. It doesn't matter anymore. What matters is the man they are standing in front of, no matter what anyone else thinks of them. Alec pulls away slightly and smiles at Magnus.
"I'm in love with you, too, Magnus Bane," Alec states, loud enough for everyone around them to hear his proclamation.
I might make it a couple chapters longer, if I feel like it. Who knows? For now it's a one shot. Hope you enjoyed it.