CH 2.
I laid in bed. I rolled over to look at the clock on the nightstand by my bed. It read 3:00 am. I groaned and turned back on my back, looking up into the darkness. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't get Magnus out of my mind. I don't know why. I didn't like him. We just met, you can't like someone you just met. He bit his bottom lip as he suddenly thought about how Magnus's lip would feel on his. He felt his face getting hot. Oh no I can't think that…what is wrong with me. His laugh, his voice, his handsome face. It was official. I was screwed. I was hung up on Magnus Bane.
I apparently fell asleep sometime after 3:30 last night. I woke up, yawning and laying on my stomach, when the last time I check I was laying on my back. I groaned and looked up at the alarm clock. It was 30 minutes before school but I was too tired to even get up out of bed. I couldn't even rub my eye right now, because I'm so tired. Which I will have to force myself to do because it really itches. I finally manage to get up and make my way to the closet and get ready for school. Jace banged on the door like he does every morning, waking me from my sleeping daze.
"Y-Yeah, coming." I yell and start speed walking to the kitchen.
"Woah, Big Bro..what are you wearing?" Izzy comments while taking a sip of her coffee mug.
"Huh?" He glares at her, and pouring some black coffee into a mug and blowing on it before taking a sip.
"Your outfit, it's worse than usual." Izzy shakes her head, looking disappointed. Jace agrees.
"Shut up, let's go please." I motion to the front door, and grabbing my keys off the counter.
We get in and drive to school. Izzy chatting away the whole way there about my outfit today. I rolled my eyes.
"Iz, I'm sorry I was up late and I am tired as hell. Please stop talking just for a minute." I groan.
"Why were you up so late?" Jace looks over.
I felt my cheeks flush and thank the angel we arrived at school just in time. Jace and I rushed to class and sat down just before the bell rang. Whew. Safe. Turns out we have a sub today so there isn't much going on. I take out my sketch book and start sketching. Jace nodding and praising my skills. He then pats me on the back and says he's going to go over to Clary. I fake a smile and continue keeping to myself. I was shading in a patch of grass when I a piece of glitter fell onto the paper.
My eyes widen and I look up. Of course there was Magnus Bane, examining my drawing. In my personal space. He was like a sparkling rainbow today. Even his spiked hair had multiple colors of glitter in it. I move my hand over the drawing and look down, embarrassed.
"That is amazing. You should teach me how to draw like that sometime, darling." He winked.
I brushed my face with my hands, and trying not to look him in the eye. I couldn't stop myself from blushing. Did he just call me darling? Was he flirting? No way…he has a girlfriend. Calm down Alec you're over analyzing stuff. Just reply normally. Everything is okay.
"Um. Uh, maybe." I reply, fiddling with my sketching pencil in my fingers.
"You aren't very much of a talker are you, huh blue eyes?" He looks straight into my eyes as he says that comment.
Oh shoot, don't blush Alec don't blush. Never mind. I look down and mess with a piece of my hair. "N-not really. No."
He turned around back to his seat. Great Alec, you blew it. You made it seem like you didn't want to talk to him. Screwed up everything. I bite the inside of my cheek and glance up as I see him turning back around and placing a piece of folded paper on top of my sketch book.
"My number, darling. Call me." He smiles and turns back to the front of his seat, immediately looking at his phone.
I take the piece of paper and open it up, looking at the number. His handwriting was so smooth. So perfect. In every way he is perfect. I take out my phone and put the number in it, just in case I lose the paper. I don't even think about calling or texting him though. What if he doesn't even like me? I thank the angel the bell rings and we can leave class.
Lunch arrives and I find our group. I nod to everyone and sit down, poking at a sandwich with a plastic fork. It looked weird. I looked up at the sound of Magnus laughing with Camille, heading over here.
"Who is she?" I motion to her, asking Clary.
"Oh, that's Camille. She's the queen bee of the school, captain of the cheerleading squad. She's popular as hell." Clary shrugs and makes a disapproving face. "She's also a major bit-" She gets cut off as Camille laughs, and looks around to each of us, then looking at Magnus.
"Who are you calling a bitch Clary?" Camille asks with a sharp tone, crossing her arms.
"My neighbor. She stole our newspaper. What a bitch, am I right." She smiles and fakes laugh and nods to the rest of the group to play along. Izzy laughed, and Simon agreed.
"Yeah whatever, I have to go. Bye Magnus." She kissed his cheek and winked at him as she walked away to her group of followers. He waved to her as she left. I glare at her as she walks away, swaying her hips. I can't believe he's with her, but he wants me to call him?
"How are you all doing today?" Magnus asks and smiles, sitting across from me. He stares at me as he sits and smirking. Everyone nods and agrees they are fine. Jace has his arms around Clary already, Simon glaring at both of them. Damn, second day and already got someone. Must be lucky to feel wanted all the time. Everyone starts talking about random things, Clary and Jace talking about themselves, and Maia and Simon making jokes, and Izzy does her makeup, and Raphael just sits them, sighing.
Magnus doesn't let his gaze up from me, just starring. Pretty sure Izzy is noticing because there is a huge smile on her face. She coughs.
"So, guys? Who wants a party this weekend?" She suggests, smiling.
"That would be so awesome, parents are out of town right." Jace asks.
"When are they ever not out of town Jace? Izzy replies, shaking her head and giggling. Jace nods.
"Um" I cough. "Are you sure Iz, I mean we don't want to trash the house..we just moved here." I comment, still poking the sandwich.
"Someone is no fun, come on Alexander, live a little. When is it?" Magnus asks and smiling.
"Hm, Saturday! It will be just us, so don't invite anyone else. I mean it." Izzy mentions.
Everyone nods and agrees to be there. I sigh and roll my eyes, the bell rings and I carry out my day like any other, except I score a goal this time in soccer. School ends.
Iz, Jace and I head home and I unlock the door to the house and walk in, walking straight into the kitchen. I pull out my phone, starring at Magnus's number, and sliding into a chair. What would be the harm of calling him? Him rejecting the call? What could be the positive outcome of this? Him liking me? Maybe him dumping that bitch for me. Oh my god, Alec he probably isn't even into guys.
I head upstairs, deciding whether to press the call button or not. I hesitate. I shouldn't push it. I shouldn't. Nope. And next thing I know its ringing. Oh no, what do I say?
One ring. Two rings. Three rings. I decide it will go to voicemail. "Hello, who is this?" A nice sexy voice says on the other line. I bite the inside of my cheek and freeze. I don't even know what to say..
"Helloooo?" The voice says again.
"Uh, hi yeah it's me, Alec. Or well Alexander as you say.." I mumble into the phone.
"Oh! The gorgeous blue eye angel who can sketch like a god. Yes, I'm glad you called." He says on the other end and his voice sounding cheery.
"Yeah, um. Sorry, I don't really know what to say.." I say, tapping my foot on the floor of my room.
"It's okay darling. I mean if you want we could maybe talk at your sister's party Saturday." He suggests.
"Why Saturday will you not be there tomorrow?" I blurt out on accident, instantly regretting what I said. What if I sounded like I was obsessed? Oh no.
"Well, someone is eager to see me. I'm honored Alexander. And no I won't be. I got some stuff to take care of, sadly." I could hear his voice drop into a sadden tone at the end of his sentence.
"No, I mean why would I care if you're there or not..Uh." I regret what I said again. Shoot, I really need to think before I speak. That sounded so rude…I swear by the angel I am awful.
Magnus chuckles at the other end of the line, and stops instantly as another voice cuts in, in the background. "Yeah one minute. I'm sorry, blue eyes. But I must go. I look forward to seeing you at the party." He hangs up before I can even say bye. I shrug and put the phone down. I feel a smile forming at what I just did.
Next day came, and Magnus wasn't at school. I missed seeing his face. It's only day three, why am I missing him so much? I don't even know the guy. I make my way through the day, skipping lunch and going to the school library instead. The day finally end and I had to drive Izzy to the store after school to go pick up some things for the party.
We went to the closest supermarket and she bought tons of junk food and platters and drinks. She was excited for the party.
"I can't wait for this! New friends. A party. Perfect way to spend a weekend. Aren't you excited Alec?" She smiles, revealing her shiny, pearly, white perfect teeth.
"No. Izzy, I am not. Because if the house gets trashed, then I will be the one in trouble by mom and dad and I don't want to be stuck cleaning the house after your little friends make a huge mess. So no Izzy I am not excited." I roll my eyes and she pinches the bridge of her nose in frustration.
We get home and I walk upstairs and fall right down face first on my bed. I moan into the comforter as I hear my phone vibrate. Who is texting me. I have no friends? The heck. I sit up and unlock the phone, seeing it's from Magnus. I smile but wonder why he would be texting me. I open the text up.
Hey, blue eyes ;) ~M.B
Hi? ~A.L
It took a minute for him to reply.
Surprise to hear from me? I just wanted to see how you were. ~M.B
Oh yeah, Hi. It's good to hear from you. So are you still coming to the party? ~A.L
I bit my lip in anticipation, starring at the phone waiting for the reply.
Oh course, darling. Wouldn't miss it for the world. ;) ~M.B
See you there. I have to go now. ~A.L
Okay, blue eye angel. I see you tomorrow.
Tomorrow couldn't come fast enough.
Tomorrow came and Izzy was up early getting ready for the party. While Jace was on the phone with Clary, chatting away.
I get ready, leaving my hair messy and tossing on a sweater with too many holes in it to count. I don't care what Izzy says. My sweaters are great. Comfy and Warm and Soft.
Our friends start arriving around 4 pm. Clary and Simon coming together, and Maia and Raphael came together. Clary hugged Jace. Simon walked in. Smiling at Izzy.
"You look nice Izzy.' Simon says, smiling at Izzy.
"Oh! Wow thanks Simon. You look cute, a nerd cute yourself." She smiles back. I watch over her, and keep my guard up. She's my sister. If someone is flirting with her I have to know about it. I wait for Magnus to show up. He finally shows up around 6.
"I am here." Magnus waltz in and smiles. Everyone waves. He is wearing a white shirt that was covered in glitter and a shining black bow tie. Red skinny jeans with shimmering combat boots and eyeliner and eyeshadow brighter than the sun itself. He was wearing some red lipstick. Alec was taken back at how gorgeous he was. He walked over to Alec.
"You came." I greet him and try not to stare at his beautiful green-gold eyes. I don't want him to think I'm weird.
"Of course daring. I wouldn't miss it." He links his arm with Alec's and leads them to the room where everyone is.
After a couple of hours of Truth or Dare, and some karaoke, it was getting late and Izzy thought it was time to bring out the booze. I didn't approve of this at all. I don't drink. But I couldn't stop anyone. It was me against 7 people. Oh well guess if anyone needed a ride home I could give it to them.
After a complete bottle of alcohol gone, people were starting to get woozy and clingy and…touchy. Clary was sitting in Jace's lap, her arms wrapped around his neck. They were making out. Go figure, Simon and Izzy was just talking, and well Raphael just was sitting there and Maia was talking to him, which it was obvious he wasn't listening. But Maia is too drunk to notice. I look around for Magnus. He's out of site.
I decide to get up and go look for him. The house is pretty big so he could get lost. I start walking up the stairs when a hand grabs my wrist. I turn around and see Magnus there yanking on my wrist.
"Magnus there you are." I say, walking back down the two steps I walked up on. I don't even get another word out before I am pinned against the wall by the taller man.
"Um, Magnus..what are you doing?" I feel my cheeks flush and grip onto the sides of his arms.
"Did you know" he slurred. "That you are the most prettiest boy I have ever seen." He giggles.
Swear on the Angel, the alcohol was doing the talking.
"Magnus you are drunk." I reply.
"No, No I am not." He slurs, his breath smells of alcohol. He leaned in closer, hovering over my face. Damn me being the shorter one.
"Magnus please. Come and sit down." I try and push him off of me, and taking his hand and leading him to the kitchen to sit down. He followed behind, tripping a few times on the way there. I sit him down. He smiles at me, putting his head in his hand.
"You know. I really think you are attractive, darling." He giggles, and lays his head down on the table.
"Yeah, okay Magnus…" I bite my lip and sit across from him. I can't keep myself from blushing. What if he really thinks that? Nah, that's the alcohol. I snap out of my daze when I hear glass break. I hear Izzy yelling "Oops!" I decided it's probably best if everyone stays here for the night, I get up and lock the front door, seeing Clary and Jace passed out on each other on the couch, and Simon lying on the floor, sleeping. And Maia and Raphael just dozing off in a couple of chairs. Izzy was making her way upstairs.
I decided it's best to take Magnus upstairs. Luckily I'm a lot stronger than he is so I carry him upstairs, and lay him on my bed. I hope he doesn't get the wrong idea when he wakes up in the morning. I undress and slip into my boxers, I make sure to have Magnus sleep on the outside of the covers. I slip in and turn the light off. I could hear Magnus's breathing right next to me. Oh my angel it was so mesmerizing. Even his breathing is perfect.
He shifts in his sleep, moving closer to my side. I look into the darkness and blush as the most beautiful man I have ever seen is right next to me, in my bed. Sleeping. I could stay like this forever.