How Did We End Up Here? Chapter 1, a mortal instruments fanfic

Magnus and Alec were in a long distance relationship for two years until Magnus called it off because he felt that it was worthless because they never had time to fly out to see one another. When Magnus tags along with Camille to a concert that he's been dying to go to but never was able to get tickets because they were always sold out. And he was afraid to see a certain band member after a stupid mistake.

He loved the band's music, always has, never have up supporting his long lost love. So when Camille tells him he knows the band personally. He's thrown into a room with his ex boyfriend he hasn't seen or spoken to for four years. How are they going to react once they see each other in person for the first time?

This Fic is a slow work in progress...

A story that popped in my head while listening to Christina Aguilera- Fighter
I hope you all like the first installment of this story, I will continue it one day, I promise.

Sorry for any grammatical errors...

Reviews are appreciated...

Thanks for reading...

Prolong:

Alec was ecstatic to call and tell his boyfriend the good news. You see earlier that day Alec and his band were just signed to Idris Records the biggest record labels on the world and he wanted to share the news with the love of his life instead of his family.

He hurried to get his laptop out opening Skype and pressing the call button. He waited and waited, but his lover didn't answer. He ended the call, and called again, and this time his boyfriend answered. Alec beamed at the face on the other side of the screen, but it soon faded as he say the swollen and puffy eyes of his love.

"Magnus, what wrong? What happened?" Alec asked his boyfriend who cried harder than before. Alec was worried that something major happened, and he was internally freaking out. "Mags, your scaring me! Did something bad happen?"

Magnus shook his head, not able to look at Alec. That hurt, a lot. Alec loved looking at his boyfriends green/gold eyes. They were so beautiful he could get lost in those eyes for eternity.

Sighing, Magnus finally looked at his boyfriend and spoke the words that made Alec's heart stop beating.

"I think we should break up."

"What?" Alec asked once his was able to find his voice.

Magnus took a deep breath and repeated that God forsaken words again. "I think we should break up."

Tears made their way in Alec's eyes as he was starting to process what was happening. Today was the second best day in his life, but now it was his worst. The first was when Magnus asked him to be his boyfriend. The second was signing his contract with his band tonight. Now his boyfriend was breaking up with him. No. This can't happen. Not when they are so close to seeing each other.

Alec shook his head, not believing this was happening. "No. No Magnus! We can make this work please! Don't give up on us. I know it's frustrating not being able to see each other the way we want to but please DON'T DO THIS! I would do anything! Please!" Alec shouted tears pouring down his face.

"I'm so sorry Alec. But I'm tired. I'm tired of not being able to join my friends on couples date night because I don't have my boyfriend next to me. I'm tired of keeping our relationship a secret, it's so annoying not being able to talk about you go my friends because your fans would go ballistic. I'm tired of not being able to kiss your lips or feeling your body against mine. Phone sex can only do so much Alec! I need more! Plus you have your band, and I have my acting career and we've barely spoken for a week! We never went this long without speaking! I can do this anymore, I'm sorry. I want to be in a relationship with someone that I know would chose me instead of their friends. I'm sorry, but it's over."

Alec was breaking apart. He couldn't believe this. Magnus thought it was easy for him? He's been begging his parents to buy him a plane ticket for months just to make his boyfriend happy. He's even spoken with Melissa (Magnus mother) to help plan this surprise for Christmas. Now He finally has the money to buy his own ticket and could fly out tomorrow if he wanted. But Alec didn't say any of that, no he just let his boyfriend go because Magnus was done and threw their relationship away like it was nothing. So why should he fight for it when the one person he wants doesn't want him anymore?

"I understand. I wish you the best with everything Magnus, and I hope you find the person that would give you the world because you deserve it. I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you like I should've been. Good luck with your career, I pray your dreams come true. Goodbye Magnus." Alec whispers in a quiet tone as he ends the Skype call. Magnus was saying something, but Alec didn't want to hear what he had to say anymore. He already ripped out his heart and soul what else could he say? Magnus called him again, but Alec ignored it then blocked Magnus from his life completely. Deleting text messages, pictures, social media accounts everything. His heart was broken and his soul was hurting as it called out to its other half. Alec made sure to delete and block Magnus' mother phone numbers as well. After a while be just said screw it and changed his number all together of course after telling his parents the good news.

On the other side of the world Magnus sat on his bed screaming because he made the biggest mistake in his life. He tried to get in contact with Alec but he couldn't get through. He found that he was blocked from all of Alec's social media accounts, then Alec's parents wouldn't answer the phone either. Magnus was having a full blown panic attack. He was so stupid! He just gave up on the best thing that ever happens to him because he was jealous of his friends and their relationships. He wanted his boyfriend back.

He ran to his mother's bedroom taking her phone to call his Alexander, but soon found out that he changed his number. "Fuck!" He screamed out as he dropped to his knees crying so hard he couldn't breathe. Melissa and Brain rushed to their son's side to course him back to them. Once he was calm enough, he told them what happened.

Melissa didn't say anything about the surprise Alec planned for her son. She made a mental note to speak with Maryse and Robert about this later to see what they could do go help their heartbroken 15 year old children. She then helped Magnus back to his room, and laid with him until he fell asleep clutching the teddy bear Alec sent him for valentines day earlier this year.

Melissa prayed that Alec and Magnus would find their way back to each other, and this is how our story begins...

Magnus and Alec were in a long distance relationship for two years until Magnus called it off because he felt that it was worthless because they never had time to fly out to see one another. Mainly because Alec was just starting his career in a band with his brother and friends from school and Magnus was started his career as a up and coming actor starring in a few films, such as the X men origins, Star Trek and Disney movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.

The thing is no one knew that they were in a relationship. Except their parents who had to pay for all the long distance calls and text messages shared between the two. They kept it private not wanting share their relationship with anyone. But if seems like the universe is trying to tell them something by pulling them in the same location for work. Magnus moved from London to star in his new show tv show "Alicante" (nikita basically) as the lead role alongside Camille Belcourt playing the assassin's partner in crime.

When Magnus tags along with Camille to a concert that he's been dying to go to but never was able to get tickets because they were always sold out. And he was afraid to see a certain band member after a stupid mistake.

Camille explained her friendship with Alec and how close they were, since Alec cut his model sister Isabelle Lightwood out of life, and hasn't spoken to her in a year and a half now. Magnus frowned hearing that, because he remembered how close Alec and Izzy were growing up. The two of them were inseparable, Camille saw the look on his explained the storey.

"Three years ago, Alec was in a happy relationship with model Raj Singh, but Alec didn't know his sister and Raj were sleeping behind his back and stealing his money. You see Alec has a big heart and would give his family, friends, or people in general money if they didn't have it. Hell he practically booked a whole motel for the homeless people on the street of a full year.

"Raj made Alec fall in love with him, manipulated Alec into giving him whatever he wanted and sharing his wealth with his slut sister." Camille growled thinking about the day Alec called her crying hysterical after finding his boyfriend and sister fucking like it was not tomorrow.

Alec walked on set with a smile on his face, his best friend Camille had dropped him off since he didn't have a car in Paris and she was already headed into the city for a meeting with her manager. When they pulled up to the warehouse, alec practically jumped out the car running to the door. "Walk with sense you moron!" Camille shouted making him laugh and waved him goodbye.

He couldn't wait to see his boyfriend, whom he hasn't seen in two months because of his touring schedule. As Alec entered, he spoke with a few models and the photographers that were around before going to see his boyfriend. One model came up to him with a sad expression and apologized to him before walking off. "You don't deserve this, and I'm so sorry you have to find out this way, I'm sorry dear." Alec had no idea what she was talking about, but he did when he walked in dressing room seeing him fucking his baby sister with no protection on the makeup counter.

The were obvious to him until he shouted so loud, gaining everyone's attention. "WHAT THE DUCK ARE YOU DOING?!" They jumped apart, frantically trying to put on clothes, but what was the point? They might as well finish anyway, from the sounds they were making it seemed that way.

The looks on both of their faces were priceless he almost laughed. "So, just be honest okay? How long have this been going on and are you happy with yourselves?" He asked them both.

Izzy looked closed to tears, but what is there to cry about? He asked himself. She finally broke his heart. The last person he ever expected to do the most disgusting betrayal of the century was his sister. The one who he would run to when he bad a problem, hell she picked up the pieces when Magnus broke his heart all those years ago.

Alec." She cried swallowing thickly. "I'm sorry. We wanted to tell you but with everything going on between school and our parents divorce I just couldn't face you. Please. We're happy." She finished walking up to him after wrapping a towel around her, since it was the only thing she could reach at the moment. Alec looked at her and knew she was lying, she wasn't going to shit, they were going to continue playing with his emotions, and manipulating him into giving them more money.

Now he sees and understands why they were close and liked to travel together, because they were fucking one another without a care in the world. Raj tried to say something but Alec punched him so hard he felt a crunch when his knuckles met with his face. Raj helped falling to the floor crying in pain. Alec swooped in for a few more hits before he was being pulled off of him by the photographers and the male models, though they felt no sympathy for Raj or Isabelle.

If anything they wanted to jump in and help, but from the looks of it, Alec had it under control. Izzy stared at her brother with utter shock and fear. Never had she ever seen Alec promote to violence when he had a problem. He always talked things through, he never even got upset with anyone. He had a kind soul, and she took it for granted. She made her brother do this, she betrayed her flesh and blood because she was jealous of his success and fame and wanted a piece of it.

Sure their parent were famous producers and owned multiple filming studios, but she wanted to make a name for herself, and Raj comforted her one night and shared her exact feelings. He two wanted to get from under Alec, even if being Alec Lightwood's boyfriend gave him the push he needed, he was sick of him. Alec this or Alec that. No more and if being in a relationship with Izzy to get rid of Alec, then so be it.

"Alec I'm sorry please!" Izzy cried reaching out go him and wincing when he flinched away from her with a blank expression.

Alec smiled after studying her face one last time. "Sure Izzy. How could I possibly stay mad at you? You were the last person holding me to this family besides Jace and mom," He took a deep breath."and now I can leave in peace. No one else in this family would miss me because you all treat me like shit anyway, and use me for your own personal gain. I never thought you would stoop so low as to sleeping with my boyfriend. But it's okay. What's that sayings old people use to say? 'What you do in the dark comes to the light?' And 'what goes around comes back around?' But i wish you and Raj the best, and pray you will stay together because you two don't deserve to ruin other people's lives like you have done mine. You want to be in the spotlight so bad, congratulations Isabelle Lightwood, you will now be known as the slut sister, boyfriend stealer, gold digger, oh and my personal favourite Home wrecker. You're just like your father, but you were always a daddy's girl, you learned from the best." Alec chuckled darkly.

"Alec please." Isabelle said, moving closer to him but with the murderous glare he shot her made her backed away. He looked at her with nothing but disgust in his features and she hated it. "Please forgive me, please!"

With one last breath Alec spoke calmly. "From this day on, Alexander Lightwood is no longer related to you and you are no longer welcome anywhere with my me band members. Jace will cut you off with a blink of an eye and you know it. The only family you will have is Dad, Max, and probably mom, but you know how she his with woman like you. You're dead to me, and don't try to act all innocent now, you two have been planning this from the beginning, so i just want to know how long have to two been screwing each other behind my back?"

Isabelle sighed and smiled devilishly, "Since the first night you two made love for first time. He wanted someone that fucked him into abandon, not some virgin timid little boy, such as yourself. You're weak and let everyone walk over you. You have no back home, and you wonder why Magnus broke up with you all those years ago. Honestly, I don't even know why you're famous, you can't sing and pain out talentless. News flash Alec, no one gives a fuck about you, everyone talks about you behind your back, Raj isn't even gay, he just used you so he could get in the spotlight and pretended to love you while actually being in love with me. He used you, just like everyone else will in your life. You aren't worth it! Grow a pair of balls and a spine then we can finish this conversation like two adults because you're a little boy thinking you're ready for the big leagues."

Alec's laugh was so dark it made everyone flinch, even the whimpering Raj that was lying in a blood of his own blood. " I forgive you Isabelle Lightwood, but your dead to me along with the rest of this family. You and Raj deserve each other. You are nothing but a both of conniving, scheming gold digging ass pricks. Oh and goodluck with your pregnancy, oops did you forget to tell the father of your child that you're pregnant with his child? Aww, such a shame I hope you have enough money in your bank account to support your child because I won't be around to help you and neither will he seeing as he hates children. Good Luck and Goodbye"

Isabelle looked horrified at her brother, he revealed her biggest secret that she wasn't ready to have come out into the light just yet. Damn him, she wanted him to hurt like he had hurt her, but truthfully she deserved everything that was coming to her, and so did her boyfriend.

With that Alec left never stopping when his sister called out his name, he walked out of the warehouse, hailing a cab back to his hotel and balling his eyes out. He shortly called Camille after crying for three hours straight. She was furious and wanted to murder the both of them, news got out fast after what happened at the shoot. His fans, friends and family were hitting him up on social media and Alec not the one to hold this kind of information from his fans posted a Instagram/Twitter

AlecDustNShadows: Today is the most devastating news and heartbreak i have every experience before. I wouldn't wish this pain on my worst enemy, and I'm so sorry for any one that has to go through what I'm experiencing at this moment. I'm not going to sugarcoat this, and my manager is going to probably kill me, but I can't leave you the dark about what has happened. Raj and Izzy have been in a relationship with each other for two years. I known what you all are thinking, and yes that's true as well. I feel sick to my stomach, but whatever you do…. Please don't send any hate towards the couple, let's wish them the best with their relationship and move on. On to better news, Ready to rock the stage tomorrow night, Paris I hope you're ready to have a good time.

Not wanting to be in the hotel away from band, Alec packed all of his clothes and quickly booked a presidential suite that was close to the stadium they were performing at. He ignored the various phone calls he got from his mother, brother, friends and quickly checked out of the hotel.

Screams broke Camille and Magnus out of their bubble of information, the were so engrossed with each other they didn't realized the band went on stage. Which was a shame because Magnus wanted to look into Alec's blue eyes as he recognized who he was. They had backstage passes, so it wasn't a big deal, he would just have to wait to speak with him later. Dor now he wanted to enjoy the music and watch the band have the time of their lives. Security escorted them to their seats on the side of the stage and stayed beside them.

The band went straight into their first song before even introducing themselves. Magnus watched as the crowd went nuts shouting the lyrics to a song Magnus never heard before, so he must have been new. He closed his eyes losing himself in the music and Alec's voice.

Well I thought I knew you, thinkin' that you were true

Guess I, I couldn't trust called your bluff time is up

'Cause I've had enough

You were there by my side, always down for the ride

But your joy ride just came down in flames cause your greed sold me out in shame

Mmhmm

After all of the stealing and cheating you probably think that

I hold resentment for you

But uh uh, oh no, you're wrong

'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do, I wouldn't know

Just how capable I am to pull through

So I want to say thank you

Cause it

'Cause it makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder

It makes me that much wiser

So thanks for making me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster

Made my skin a little bit thicker

Makes me that much smarter

So thanks for making me a fighter

Alec put all his emotions in this song, you can hear it in the growl of his voice. Magnus watched as Alec walked around the stage owning it like it was his bitch. It was. He saw Alec's sassy side of him that he missed so much and longer for. Magnus understood the song was about his sister and ex boyfriend. Beside him Camille was rocking out to her best friend's song shouting the lyrics along with the crowd. He smiled, loving the atmosphere of fans. No one gave a damn if you couldn't sing or not, they just wanted to forget about what's going on in there lives and have a fun night.

Never saw it coming, all of your backstabbing

Just so you could cash in on a good thing before I'd realize your game

I heard you're goin' round playin', the victim now

But don't even begin feeling I'm the one to blame

'Cause you dug your own grave

After all of the fights and the lies cause you're wanting to haunt me

But that won't work anymore, no more,

It's over

'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture

I wouldn't know how to be this way now and never back down

So I want to say thank you

Cause it

The song made Magnus want to kick both Raj and Izzy's ass for hurting Alec like this, but he blamed himself for this because Alec wouldn't gone through any of this of he was patient and didn't let his jealousy of his friends relationship cloud his judgement. He paid the price for that deadly, but vowed to make it up to Alec if he ever got the chance to. He would just have to wait until after the concert to find out.

How could this man I thought I knew

Turn out to be unjust so cruel

Could only see the good in you

Pretended not to know the truth

You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself

Through living in denial

But in the end you'll see

You won't stop me

I am a fighter and I

I ain't goin' stop

There is no turning back

I've had enough

Magnus was stunned hearing Alec vocal range get that high while jumping up and down on the stage. Alec danced around with his fans while his band members sung the chorus, Alec joining in every now and then. Magnus loved seeing that beautiful smile on Alec's face as he interacts with his fans. He loved Alec's outfit as well. White skinny jeans with cuts, pride purple shirt with the words 'I like my whiskey straight buy my friends go the other way', purple nikes with pride flag on the check, finishing it off with a white New York snapback. Alec had brackets on both arms and Magnus could see a few tattoos on his forearms, but couldn't make them out. He caught one on the jumbo screen, it was located on Alec's inner bicep

Take your time

Don't live too fast

Troubles will come

And they will pass

Magnus teared up as he read the words, his Alexander is so strong. Camille leaned in and explained that Alec developed an anxiety from the whole situation with Isabelle and Raj. When everyone kept asking him about the scandal, he had a mental breakdown and ended up hospitalized for a week. This information was a punch in the gut, he was probably a cause to it as well. Dammit, he hated hearing and seeing Alec in any kind of pain.

'Cause it makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder

It makes me that much wiser

So thanks for making me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster

Made my skin a little bit thicker

Makes me that much smarter

So thanks for making me a fighter

You thought I would forget,

But I remember

'Cause I remember

I remember

You thought I would forget,

But I remember

'Cause I remember

I remember

The concert went on and Magnus forgot about his past and enjoyed himself with the rest of the fans around them. He took a few pictures with fans that were close enough, he was sure they got him on a few videos alone with Camille singing and dancing like idiots. But he didn't care, he was having a blast.

When the concert ended, they were escorted to the band's dressing room. Alec was shirtless when they walked in, which was understandable. He too was sweating like crazy, dancing around with Camille and the many fans. Magnus notice multiple tattoos on Alec's torso, but they weren't over the top tattoos. Which he was thankful for, tattoos are sexy as hell but having your entire body filled with them, then Magnus off completely.

Camille introduced Magnus to everyone, welcoming him to the crazy family. Since he would be hanging out with Camille alot now. She pushed Magnus over towards Alec, giving him a stern look. She knew all about Magnus, and wanted him and Alec to make up and have babies. She never like Raj, she always thought Magnus made the perfect pair and she was going to see that these two idiots didn't give up on one another.

Magnus took a deep breath before speaking to Alec. Alec turned when Magnus touched his shoulder and looked at him with wide huge eyes as he recognized who the person was that touched him. "Magnus?" He asked shocked. Magnus smiled timidly and nodded.

"Hello Alexander….."