Hey Readers! This story is similar to A Whole New Cinderella Disney based theme. I hope all enjoy it!
** I do not own any of the characters, all credit goes to Cassandra Clare!
Chapter 1
The clear water lapped tauntingly at the boy who stood at the shore of the lake, hissing back and then whipping forward like a snake. He hugged his arms tighter around himself hating the fear that was coiled in the pit of his stomach. The boy took a step back and involuntary touched his throat feeling as if he couldn't breathe.
"Magnus" a light hearted voice spoke behind him. "Magnus Bane." The voice spoke again, gratefully pulling the boy out of his nightmare that had started to crawl at the back of his mind. He turned and saw his friend, Catarina Loss. She was wearing a plain blue T-Shirt tucked into skinny jeans and a leather jacket. Her military boots scrapped against the rocks as she made her way down a small mound to Magnus. She placed a hand on his shoulder and gave it a light squeeze and looked out towards the lake.
"It's beautiful." She said quietly. Magnus didn't say anything and instead, placed his hand over hers to anchor himself to reality. "You're thinking about it aren't you?" She said after a long pause.
"It's ironic isn't it? The very thing that petrifies me, is only a few feet away from where I live." Catarina looked at him with somber eyes. She knew he wouldn't answer her question, he rarely did, and she never push it. With her other hand, she brought it over his cheek and gently turned his attention away from the water.
"We're going back, you don't have to stay in this place anymore." She smiled reassuringly.
"Plus, it's our last year; we're seniors! Let's start the term with a brave face. Show off your flamboyant self." Magnus smiled though it did not reach his green gold eyes. "Come on, you're president of the school for goodness sake! It's going to be a hell of ride and I can't do this without you." She said squeezing his shoulder again. "You are Magnus Bane, high President of Idris Academy!" She announced. Magnus couldn't help but grin at her and he felt relieved that there was someone who understood him, who knew what he was going through and how to distract him.
"Yes, and you are my Vice President, second in command." He reminded her. She narrowed her eyes.
"You won by two votes Magnus, two votes!" She snarled.
"And don't you forget it." He winked and began walking up the small incline to a field of grass. Ahead, there was a manor resting on top of a hill standing proudly tall. They rounded to the front of the house where his red sports car rested, his servants packing his luggage into the trunk. Catarina's blue VW bug was parked a few feet behind his.
"I still can't believe they let Woolsey be Treasurer. They boy doesn't take anything seriously." Magnus laughed.
"Yes, this year will be one to remember." A man in suit handed him his car keys and he twirled it around his fingers.
"Magnus!" A deep voice called from inside the manor. He turned to see the front wooden door open and a tall figure step through the threshold. He was wearing a grey suit, neatly pressed and his hair was up in dense spikes. A displeasure feeling settled in the pit of his stomach but he kept his face expressionless.
"Dad, I wasn't sure you were going to see me off." He said. The man smiled, showing white teeth and placed a hand over his heart.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world." He walking to stand before Magnus who was tall for his age, taller than most of the boys in his class, but his father stood taller, much taller and Magnus stared into the eyes that mirrored his, green gold eyes. "You are after all, my only child, my only son." He said placing a hand on the back of his neck. There was sincerity in his eyes but Magnus wouldn't believe it, he couldn't, and he clenched his hands into a fist at his side to keep himself from shivering but he forced a smile.
"Of course." He said drawing away. The man stared down at his son, his lips pressed into a thin line, and it seemed as if there were silent words passing between Magnus and his father. At last, his father sighed and let his hand fall to his side. His gaze went to Catarina and he looked at her for the first time since he was outside.
"Catarina," He nodded and she returned the gesture. Magnus cleared his throat.
"We're going now." He said unlocking his car and opened the driver's door and slid inside. There came a knock on his window and it took every muscle in Magnus' body not to step on the accelerator. He took a breath and rolled down the window where his father was hunched over staring inside.
"If you need anything Magnus, you can call me." His father offered.
"Not in a million years." He spat and slammed on the accelerator unable to stay at the manor any longer. As he drove down the pathway, he glanced in his rearview mirror at the house with watchful eyes until it was out of view.
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The parking lot in the Academy was already full of newly seniors gathered around their cars, blasting their music. It was a relief to be back and to be around people again, Magnus thought as he made his way down the rows of taken stalls. Magnus noticed a fairly tall girl who stood in an empty parking space beside her Lexus that, evidently was parked horizontally in two spaces. She was wearing a crimson tube top with laced long sleeves, skinny jeans and ankle high heeled boots. She stepped aside as if waiting or reserving the spot specifically for him and he pulled in. A peg of guilt settled in the pit of Magnus's stomach as he watched Catarina drive by looking for a stall.
He stepped out of his car and bent down to look at the side mirror checking his hair that was jelled into dense spikes. He fixed the collar of his sports jacket that was over his red T-shirt, the front pulled up to revel his belt that was wrapped around dark beige jeans. He then leaned against his car, arms crossed over his chest in leisure.
"Quiet the seen we're making." He said to the girl that had saved his spot.
"Magnus," She purred and snaked to stand in front of him. He drew her into his arms and planted a lingering kiss on her blood red lips.
"Camille," He smirked and she wrapped her arms around his neck and played with the hairs at the back of his neck. His hands glided down to her tiny hourglass waist pressing her closer to his body.
"I missed you." She smiled yanking playfully at his sports jacket.
"And I you." He said bending to kiss her again.
"Ay Dios Mio, get a room!" A boy, with a heavy Spanish accent shouted. Without braking contact, he raised his middle finger at the voice, knowing very well it was Raphael.
He pulled away and tucked a loose lock of gold hair behind her ear.
"What have you been up to?" He asked. Before she had time to reply, there came multiple honks and they looked to find Catarina leaning out the window and shouting at the owner of a Ram that was taking two parking spaces.
There were people in the back of the truck joking and tossing jackets at each other. She honked her horn again trying to get their attention.
"Woolsey Scott! Move your damn car!" She barked. The other boys in the truck laughed at her and the boy in the driver seat- Woolsey, just saluted his arm out the window and Catarina growled.
"This is ridiculous!" She exclaimed and got out of her car. She stalked over to Magnus, hands on her hip.
"Magnus!" She called, her voice sounding much like a child running to their parents to complain about a sibling. Camille gave a look of annoyance and took a step away knowing their moment was over.
"Look, you're the president of the school! Go talk to them!" Catarina glowered at him and Magnus sighed and threw his hands in the air.
"Oh very well," he grumbled. He walked over to Woolsey who had his chair leaned back all the way, his booted feet on the dashboard. He wore torn washed out jeans and T-shirt with a werewolf printed on the front. His window was down letting the heavy bass carry out of the car.
"You do realize the principle will have you move, or your car towed." He said resting an elbow on the windowsill.
"You can tell Catarina it's her damn fault for showing up late. I'm parking my ass right here." He said throwing his arms over his head in leisure. Magnus narrowed his eyes in amusement.
"You're not moving are you?"
"Nope!" He said popping the "P" at the end.
Though Woolsey is a dear friend to Magnus, there was a significant difference between them. Magnus was smart, whereas Woolsey was a smartass.
"Your call." He said warningly patting the car before he walked away. "Asshole." He said under his breath.
"I heard that!" Woolsey shouted out the window. "And you don't scare me!" Magnus waved him off.
"Well," Catarina asked. Magnus shrugged and Catarina gave a cry of irritation.
"Give me a sec." He said quietly and went over to Camille who was talking to Raphael and pulled her aside.
"Camille, darling, not that this isn't the best way to start the semester, but I'm sure the principle will not like this at all," he said, gesturing at the cars in the parked lot. Camille Belcourt took an exaggerated breath, showing off her clavicle, then let it out.
"You want me to move?" She said more in a statement then a question.
"You wouldn't want people knowing that your boyfriend's best friend was forced to park in the junior's space now would you?" He shook his head and clicked his tongue. "Not the best image for either of us." He added. A thin smirk tugged at the corner of her lips but he could see the strain in her eyes.
"I could dump you." She said sizing him up crossing her arms over her chest.
"Dump me?" He mused. "Then you would have to go back to wearing black and we all know black is not your color." He said and her mouth twitched. After a long pause she sighed loudly.
"Fine, your precious friend can park here." She scowled and stormed into her car. Magnus took a step back as she reversed and parked correctly. He waved Catarina over and she pulled beside the Lexus.
"Thanks Camille," Catarina grinned stepping out of her car. Camille flashed her a smile though it did not reach her eyes, which burned with clear irritation. She turned to look at Magnus.
"You owe me." She said into his ear before planting a quick kiss on his lips and heading towards the Academy.
"Damn she hates me." Catarina said.
"She hates everyone. She only cares about herself." He said walking towards the edge of the roof. He leaned against the ledge and saw Camille. A crowd of girls ran to her as if she were a celebrity and she hugged them with fake smiles. They were talking loudly probably talking about what they did over the break Magnus surmised. After a while, they started walking towards the east wing of the building where the girl's dormitory was.
"Why are you still going out with her then?" When Camille had disappeared he finally faced Catarina.
"Image." He simply said and with a roll of her eyes, the two began to journey their way to the school.
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