Chapter one
Magnus and Camille
I was sitting in my loft thinking about everything that happened since I met her. We met back in high school. I was head over heels for her. I did everything I could to impress her. I even turned my back on my best friends Catarina and Ragnor.
After we broke up I said I was never going back to her. My friends didn't believe it but they supported me. Last week was the last straw. I had to end it once and for all I was done playing her mind games.
I texted her asking if we could meet up at my place in an hour.
To Camille: hey can you come over in an hour we need to talk.
From Camille: Sure I'll be there. ;)
I shuddered when I saw the winking face. I can't believe I let her control me for so long. We were in our third year of college and I knew I was in a toxic relationship. I never let myself believe it though. I always pinned it off as a misunderstanding on my part.
Last week when I saw her harassing that cute shy boy from my drama class my blood ran cold. I walked right up to her and said, "Camille, sour patch, would you mind stepping away from my new friend he hasn't done anything wrong to you." She looked at me dumbfounded that I'd talked to her like that then I stepped in front of Alec I believe is his name. Then I said, "Also don't bother stopping by tonight we're done." Everyone looked shocked. Yes I'd stood up to her a couple times before but nothing like this.
I grabbed Alec's hand and dragged him to my favorite café on campus. Camille never liked this place so I didn't get to come her often but luckily one of my friends worked here so she knew how to fix my drink.
I walked into the café and waved to Clary who gave a thumbs up and made two coffees. We sat down at a booth and we started talking. Clary came over and gave us our drinks.
"So Magnus, where's Camille? She's not taking one of her sick days. And no offense but you're always glued to her side when she goes to class. So you hardly have time to stop by."
I blushed sheepishly at that and bent my head. "Well my dear biscuit there is no offense taken because I am aware of my actions. Also I'll have you know that I just publicly dumped Camille while she was harassing poor Alexander. For good this time."
"One nice. Honestly I didn't think you had the guts to do it in public. Second I'm not going to hold my breath on this being the last time I hear you're dating Camille."
Before I could protest she turned to Alec and asked, "So Alec besides the fact that Magnus just saved your life how do you know him?"
He chuckled and it was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard. "Good one Clare." We both gave him a look that said 'this is no joke.'
"Alec she can destroy your life on and off campus. You think that bully in high school was bad she's worse."
He looked petrified now. "Wait I'm confused how do you know Alexander?"
"Magnus this is Alec Lightwood my boyfriends' brother along with my best friends' brother."
I was about to say something then she said, "Magnus I would love to keep talking but I need to get back to work. Sorry." She said and gave me a kiss on the cheek. Even though Alexander doesn't seem like that much of an affectionate person she went over and gave him a hug.
A ding sound brought me out of my thoughts. That day was so clear in my head like it happened yesterday when in reality it happened a week ago. I downed my drink and answered the door.
"Magnus my dear, how are you?"
"Quit with the small talk Camille."
"Always right to the point. Huh Magnus?" She smirked
"I remember when we broke up the first time
Saying, 'this is it, I've had enough,' cause like
we hadn't seen each other in a month. Because you said you needed space.
Then you come around again and say
"'Baby, I miss you and I swear I'm gonna change.'"
Remember how that lasted for a day?
I say, "I hate you," we break up, you call me, "I love you." We called it off again last week."
"What are you saying Magnus?" She asked disbelief clear in her voice.
"I'm telling you we are never ever, ever getting back together. You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me,
but we are never ever, ever, ever getting back together like, ever.
She stood there looking dumb founded. But I continued.
"I'm not really gonna miss us picking fights
And you falling for it screaming that you're right
And you would hide away and find your peace of mind
With some indie record that's much cooler than mine. I called you up again tonight. So I could tell you this time we are never, ever, ever, ever getting back together."
"Magnus you can't be serious."
"Oh but I can and I am. I'm sick and tired of having you rule my life. And the way you treated Alec last week that was the last straw. What gave you the right to harass him like you did?"
"Magnus he's different he doesn't belong at our school."
"Well you know what I think we should embrace our differences. Cause you know what I'm different too. I'm bi."
She looked disgusted and shocked at the same time. "Did you really think I was a straight guy who wore make up?" I chuckled and walked over to the door. "Good day Camille I hope this is the last time we talk…ever." I said gesturing out the door.
She sauntered out of the room and turned around but before she could say a word I slammed the door in her face.
I sat down on the couch and started a group chat.
Glitter-mania added: biscuit, grumpyfell, NurseCatarina, the grouch, Angel
The grouch: Magnus what do you want?!
Glitter-mania: well good afternoon to you too.
Grumpyfell: Magnus to what do we owe the pleasure.
Biscuit: Magnus I love you but I'm working the late night shift at the café and I really need to finish this essay for my English class so can we please hurry this up.
Glitter-mania: well your paper can wait a little longer as I have news that you're just dying to hear.
Angel: Uhhh…Clary? What's going on here? Who are all these people?
Biscuit: oh hey Alec didn't know Magnus got your number ;) Anyway Glitter-mania is Magnus. I'm guessing grumpyfell is Magnus's friend Ragnor fell. NurseCatarina is our friend Catarina and I'm not sure who the grouch is.
The grouch: honestly red I'm offended.
Biscuit: Ahh now I get it hey Raph.
Glittery-mania: since all the introductions have been made it's time for my news.
The grouch: Magnus if you don't hurry up I'm seriously going to block you.
Angel: Now I understand why he's called the grouch.
NurseCatarina: Hey guys. What's up?
Biscuit: hey Cat glad you could join us. Also say hey to my friend Angel. It's Alec Lightwood.
NurseCatarina: hey Alec nice to meet you.
Angel: …
Biscuit: sorry Cat he's shy around new people.
NurseCatarina: it's fine anyway what this big news that you have Magnus?
Glitter-mania: so you may have heard rumors about me publicly dumping Camille.
Angel: well they aren't rumors since you actually did. I should know I was there.
Grumpyfell: we all know that you broke up with her a week ago.
The grouch: Magnus I swear if you tell us that you're back together with that witch I am going to come over there and punch you in the face.
NurseCatarina: why is he in such a grumpy mood?
Glittery-mania: I'm not sure he's been testy since I texted everyone.
The grouch: Magnus! Hurry up or I'm going to come over there and punch you so hard you'll be out for two days!
Glittery-mania: Alright, alright, so I called Camille over so we could talk. And before anyone says anything it's not so we could get back together. I told her we are never ever, ever getting back together. Like ever.
Grumpyfell: Finally that witch is out of our hair for good.
Biscuit: hey can I add Jace, Izzy and Simon so they can hear too?
Glittery-mania: of course biscuit you know what I say the more the merrier.
Biscuit added the Idiotblonde, kickbuttfighter, starwarsnerd.
Idiotblonde: hey what's up?
Starwarsnerd: hey fray what's going on?
Kickbuttfighter: who's all in the group?
Biscuit: Raphael, Catarina, Ragnor, Magnus, and Alec.
Glitter-mania named the group chat "celebrating"
Idiotblonde: so Magnus what are we celebrating?
The grouch: Read up and find out.
Private chat between starwarsnerd and biscuit.
Starwarsnerd: Fray who's 'The grouch'
Biscuit: Alright we really need to change his name. It's Raphael.
Starwarsnerd: wait you're telling me that I'm in a group chat with Raphael Santiago?
Biscuit: no I'm telling you that you're in a group chat with Raphael Stevens. Yes that's what I'm telling you.
Starwarsnerd: Omgomgomgomgomgomgomg.
Biscuit: Simon calm down
Starwarsnerd: …'Panting'
Biscuit: Simon don't you dare hyperventilate on me. I have an English essay to write and I'm working the late night shift tonight.
Starwarsnerd: …
Biscuit: for gods sakes Simon
Group chat "celebrating"
Biscuit: I gotta go.
Idiotblonde: why babe?
Biscuit: I have an English essay due tomorrow I'm working the late shift tonight and I've gotta calm Simon down cause he started hyperventilating.
Kickbuttfighter: did he start hyperventilating because…
Biscuit: yes.
The grouch: wait Simon started hyperventilating? I could go calm him down for you? You seem really busy.
Biscuit: NO. "Cough" as much as I appreciate that you'll just make it worse.
The grouch: Umm…okay
Private chat between The grouch and Glitter-mania
Glitter-mania: So…
The grouch: what?
Glitter-mania: don't what me. You know what I'm talking about.
The grouch: I don't
Glitter-mania: fine. Are you going to talk to Shawn?
The grouch: his name is Simon and why would I talk to him? It's not like he wants to talk to me.
Glitter-mania: puhhh-lease. You know that's as true as I am straight.
The grouch: Magnus. Stop butting into my love life. Remember what happened last time?
Glitter-mania: yeah, yeah, I get it but I'm not going to deny the fact that he so obviously likes you.
The grouch: You're delusional. Gotta go class starts in an hour.
Glitter-mania: later
Back to group chat celebrating.
Glitter-mania: So who's still here?
Idiotblonde: I'm here
Kickbuttfighter: me too.
NurseCatarina: I'm here too.
Glitter-mania: Alright so I have a plan.
Glitter-mania created a group chat
Make Saphael canon
Idiotblonde: yes finally I'm tired of having to help Clary calm Simon down.
Kickbuttfighter: yes my second favorite ship!
Idiotblonde: Izzy!
Kickbuttfighter: oops
Glitter-mania: what's your favorite ship?
Idiotblonde: you don't want to know trust me.
Glitter-mania: okay if Jace is weirded out by it then I definitely don't want to know.
Kickbuttfighter: hey someone add Clary. If we're going to get them together we need her
Idiotblonde added biscuit
Idiotblonde: gotcha Iz.
Biscuit: hey guys I just got Simon calmed down.
Glitter-mania: oh good then you're free.
Biscuit: NO Magnus I'm not I still have the essay to write and my shift starts in an hour.
Idiotblonde: you're going to want to read this.
Biscuit: I have an idea
Kickbuttfighter: that was quick
Biscuit: I've been trying get him to ask him out for a month now. Magnus can you get Simon a gig at pandemonium for Friday night?
Glitter-mania: it was done yesterday.
Biscuit: thanks Magnus. Izzy I'm going to need you to pick out Simon's clothes.
Kickbuttfighter: on it.
Biscuit: Jace I need you on standby in case one of them decides they don't want to come.
Idiotblonde: got it.
NurseCatarina: what do you want me to do?
Biscuit: I need you on standby incase this goes horribly wrong. Alright now I really got to go.
Idiotblonde: later babe
Kickbuttfighter: see ya
Glitter-mania: bye biscuit.