Soooo, here we are with chapter 2! Those lines mean changing POV, once it's Magnus' and then Alec's :) I wanted to do sth like * * * but when I paste it here from my Office it disappears so... Yup. Enjoy and let me know if you like it!
CHAPTER 2
„Once I was brave enough to talk to you"
When I woke up in the morning I realized that I have so many things to do that I don't feel getting out of bed right now. But my stomach felt different so I was literally forced to get up. Chairman Meow came to me and started to meow.
- You're hungry too, huh? Maybe some music first? - I snapped and a music from the radio began to play – Better. You know, Chairman, Alexander will call me tonight! He texted me in the middle of the night and said that. Hope he will really do that. You have no idea how cute he was yesterday when he was blushing! - Chairman Meow found it is not as interesting as his Whiskas and showed me his tail so I just laughed and started making myself some breakfast.
After that I opened my safety box and took a necklace Camille could want from the book. It was a very old necklace and it belonged to her in XIV century so she's probably gonna exchange with me. Our meeting was planned at 2 pm so I had a lot of free time. I decided to text Alexander.
11:12 AM
To: Alec
Your „calling plans" still valid?
11:20 AM
To: Magnus
Sure
11:21 AM
To Alec:
Nice, can't wait :) U seem sympathetic, Alexander
11:23 AM
To: Magnus
It's Alec
11:26 AM
To: Alec
I like your full name
11:28 AM
To: Magnus
Let it be. Gotta go
11:30 AM
To: Alec
Have fun whatever u r gonna do. Hear ya 2night :)
He is so cute and shy, it's adorable. And, oh God, Alec is the most beautiful person I saw in my whole life! Wish I could get to know him a little bit more, maybe he'll let me someday.
I watched an episode of „Project runaway" and finally came to the Institute.
Maryse was waiting for me, and what's best, Jace and Alec were with her.
- Magnus – she nodded her head in greeting – My sons are coming with us, for protection.
- I'm a warlock - I smiled with irony – I'll be fine on my own.
- Better more protection than nothing.
- You're gonna let your beautiful Alec and smart Jace expose themselves to danger? – I was teasing with her. I noticed (with pleasure) Alexander blushed after I said „beautiful".
- Don't be ridiculous, they're are great.
- Of course they are, especially one of them – I winked to Alec who turned his gaze – Can we go? I have better things to do than talking with my ex.
- Sure, let's use the portal. Magnus, could you?
- You are gonna pay me so much for this – I sighed and created the portal – Alec! I want you to come first – he did it without any word.
When we came to Hotel DuMort Camille was already waiting for us.
- Magnus Bane... Who would have thought?
- Camille. This is Maryse, Alexander and Jace Lightwoods.
- I know. I've heard about what you want, now you're here and what do you have to offer?
- This – I showed her a necklace waiting for her opinion. Her eyes start glowing.
- God I lost it so long time ago... I like this necklace. It reminds me of the good times.
- So you agree for the offer? Book for jewelry?
- Not so sure... - she was faking indecision – It's not enough – she said finally.
- Are you kidding me? - I asked furiously – What can you want more?!
- There's something... - she looked at Alec – I want his bow and quiver - dark Shadowhunter's eyes suddenly wide open with fear inside.
- No – I stood in front of him – You're not gonna get it. It's Alec's property. You're gonna get the necklace, I'm gonna get the book, it's useless for you anyway! - she smiled in a coldest way she can.
- Oh Magnus... A Shadowhunter? Your taste is getting worse every time we meet – Camille was so sarcastic – What's next, a human?
- Give me that damn book!
- Fine – she rolled her eyes, took the necklace and gave me a White Book – Have fun with... this – she laughed mischievously and disappeared.
- So here we are, this is the book and it's mine now – I said, holding the book close and tight
- Not until you help us.
- Got it – I opened it and grinned – Have to try it. Oh no...
- What? - Jace asked
- It's protected by a lot of strong witchcrafts. It's gonna take a while to remove them. You have to give me some time. I'll work with that.
- Fine, I'll send Alec for you when you finish.
- It's gonna be a pleasure for me – I said loudly, looking straight into Alexander's eyes – Now I'm just gonna go home and... get ready for tonight. I'm waiting for something special so excuse me but I gotta go. I'll text you, Maryse, bye! - I snapped and showed up in my sweet apartment. Now, Magnus, you should work on your flirt...
I was walking in my room nerviously. I've never been so stressed before. It's 9 pm and I'm trying to call Magnus, but I already tried 3 times and freaked out. Be a man, it's just a warlock.
- Okay, Alec, let's do this. After couple beeps I heard deep, sweet voice:
- Hello?
- Uhm... Hi... It's Alec...
- Alexander! I thought you changed your mind about the call...
- No, I just... I don't know.
- So... How are you?
- Fine. I have to ask you about something...
- Sure, what's this?
- Today at Camille's... Why did you defend me?
- Because you told me you're and archer so I thought your bow and quiver must be very precious to you and... couldn't let Camille take them from you.
- They are... Thanks.
- I'm happy you called – his voice became softly and gentle – It's so nice to hear your sweet voice.
- My voice isn't sweet... - I murmured, blushing very hard.
- Are your cheeks red already or I have to try more? - I felt heat when caught the flirtatious note in his voice. Didn't know what to say, my head completely empty – Alexander?
- Yeah, sorry... I... I'm... I'm here.
- Good. I just wanted to ask you... Do you wanna go on the drink sometime?
- Sounds fun... When?
- Maybe now? Are you free tonight?
- Uhm... Actually... I guess...
- You can say 'no', Alexander – he almost whispered – It's okay
- No, I wanna go!
- Now?
- Sure...?
- So... Maybe you can come to my place and we'll go somewhere together?
- Okay. Where do you live? - he gave me his address and said:
- See ya in a moment, sweetie.
- Oh... umh... yeah. Bye – I ended a call and I ran as fast as I could to Izzy's room.
- Isabelle! - I panted, breathing very fast – I need your help.
- What's going on?
- I'm... going.
- Where?
- Magnus asked me out.
- ALREADY?! - she screamed and jumped into my arms – Oh my God, is it a date?
- No! It's just a meeting but... I dunno what to wear...
- You came to right person, big bro, come on, Magnus will die when he sees you!
Getting ready wasn't as long as I wanted so now I'm sitting in my kitchen, dying of fear. I'm more than 800 years, how can I be afraid of meeting with a 19 years old Shadowhunter? I shouldn't but I am. Ough. What if he's not gonna like me? What if...
I heard a doorbell so I came to open. And there was Alexander, looking cute and nervous.
- Hi – he said, looking on the floor
- Hi, Alec. Nice to see you again. I'll take my jacket and we can go.
- Where?
- To the club, for best drinks ever.
- You know, I'm... - he was squeezing a piece of his shirt – I'm not very party type.
- Fine – I smiled to him and touched his shoulder – We can stay at my place.
- O... okay – he nodded and came to my apartment – You have lovely loft.
- Thanks. Give me your jacket... exactly – I hang it on hatrack – Let's go to the living room. You like fireplaces?
- Sure – I snapped my fingers and in my fireplace the fire began to burn
- What are you drinking?
- I have no clue, make me what you think is the best.
- Not a problem, but please, Alec, have a sit. Oh and... - I saw my cat – This is Chairman Meow, watch out, he hates strangers.
- I don't think so, look – Chairman jumped onto Alec's laps and fell asleep. A Shadowhunter started to stroke him gentle.
- Oh – I was surprised – You have to be special, Alexander – Here – I gave him an elegant glass of drink and snapped making little blue sparkles glowing inside the glass. I also took my drink and said – To us – I was watching him drinking. He winced a little bit which made me laugh.
- What? - he asked, confused
- You're so cute, Alec – I smiled – Is it the first time you're drinking?
- No, Jace already gave me a beer and vodka but that was awful. And this... - he sipped – This is good.
- Should I say thanks?
- Maybe you should make me another one – he joked, making me laugh again.
- Okay, let's talk – we both sat on the couch – So, Alec... Maybe you can tell me something good?
- Like what?
- Like... do you have someone? - he choked his drink
- What? No! I don't!
- Good.
- Why are you asking?
- Don't you know?
- N... no.
- I like you... Alexander – I moved a little bit closer to him – And you are a very sweet boy.
- Wow... I'm... I don't know what to say...
- You don't have to say anything – I touched his cheek and he blushed immediately – Wanna watch a movie?
- Yeah... yeah – he leaned back against the backrest and sipped his drink.
- What kind of movies do you like?
- Action – Alec said after short thinking – Or fantasy.
- Saw Hobbit?
- No.
- So it's perfect. You prefer popcorn or chips?
- Popcorn I guess – just a tiny hand move and a bowl with popcorn was between us on the couch
- Ready? - I asked. He smiled (God, finally) and nodded.
- Let's watch.
Alec was a very good company to watch movies with. He doesn't talk all the time, he sits quietly and he really cares about what's going on.
- Did you like it? - I asked after watching.
- Yes! Of course! One of the best movies I saw!
- I'm glad you're saying this. Wanna stay a little longer?
- Uhm... No, I should... I mean yes... But I should probably come back to the Institute, it's little late...
- Do you mind if I walk you?
- No, of course not – we left the apartment together, our arms touching softly.
- I hope it's not our last meeting, what do you think?
- I was having fun tonight – he admitted
- That's good.
- Magnus?
- Hm?
- How's it even possible that you like me?
- What? - wait, Alec, how many drinks did you get from me?
- I mean... Look. I'm boring. I don't have a hobby, I don't do anything special, I'm not even in relationship... - the only thing I wanted to do was shut him up with a gentle kiss but I didn't even try. I can't lose his trust.
- Alexander – I took his hand and looked into his beautiful eyes – You are not boring. I just spent couple hours with you and "boring" is the last thing I can say about you. Remember, hobby or anything like this don't define you – we were definitely too close – It's all about your heart, your soul and the way you live.
- Thank you – he said quietly and moved up. However, he didn't drink as much as I thought.
- You're welcome – we came back to walking, but our fingers were still together for a minute. Then Alec looked at his hand and quickly took it and put into his pocket. I sighed softly – Okay, there's Institute. Thanks that you came and... will you call me soon? - I asked with hope
- Thanks for inviting me. Yeah, I'll call... I will.
- So goodnight, Alexander.
- Goodnight – he whispered, sent me a very long look and entered the building.
1:08 AM
To: Alec
Do u like classical music?
I got this text while trying to fall asleep. I decided to answer:
1:12 AM
To: Magnus
I do, why?
1:13 AM
To: Alec
Bc I've got tickets to the concert if u wanna go with me.
1:15 AM
To: Magnus
When?
1:20 AM
To: Alec
Saturday night.
1:22 AM
To: Magnus
Can't
1:24 AM
To: Alec
Why?
1:25 AM
To: Magnus
What would I say to my mom?
1:27 AM
To: Alec
Dunno, that u r meeting me?
1:30 AM
To: Magnus
She doesn't know... u know.
1:32 AM
To: Alec
Don't you have siblings? Can't they cover off you for one night?
1:35 AM
To: Magnus
I'll let u know
1:37 AM
To: Alec
Just call me instead of texting
1:40 AM
To: Magnus
Why?
1:43 AM
To: Alec
Idk I think I just wanna hear your voice again
1:46 AM
To: Alec
Do u want me to stop this? Just tell me
1:50 AM
To: Magnus
No. I don't want u to stop.
1:52 AM
To: Alec
Anyone asked u where were u for so long? ;)
1:55 AM
To: Magnus
Nope
1:56 AM
To: Alec
Well I should let u sleep
1:57 AM
To: Magnus
Can't
1:59 AM
To: Alec
What happened?
2:01 AM
To: Magnus
Too much thinking I guess
2:03 AM
To: Alec
'Bout?
2:05 AM
To: Magnus
Stuff.
2:07 AM
To: Alec
Got it ;) Training 2morrow?
2:09 AM
To: Magnus
Yup. 9 am, I'm gonna be exhausted.
2:10 AM
To: Alec
If I was there I'd help u with falling asleep
2:12 AM
To: Magnus
How?
2:14 AM
To: Alec
Magic, Alexander. Magical magic.
"You're magical..." I said to myself and blushed.
2:16 AM
To: Magnus
Ur magic doesn't work for the distance? Lame
2:18 AM
To: Alec
Watch yourself ;)
2:20 AM
To: Magnus
Ish, should I be scared?
2:22 AM
To: Alec
Maybe
2:23 AM
To: Alec
Go to sleep, Alec
2:25 AM
To: Magnus
Gonna try. Gnight
2:27 AM
To: Alec
:)