Alec made it through all the paperwork he had to do without staring at Magnus across the desks. It was a valiant effort but somehow he managed to just take quick peeks when the man's attention was on his computer screen or when he was chatting to Clary across the room. Shit how am I supposed to work five days a week with him sitting across from me Alec thought to himself as he looked up to get the man's attention. " Um… Magnus?"
"Yes dearie?" came the quick reply as Magnus' head snapped up.
"I've finished with these papers… and I was wondering if I could use the bathroom before we started anything else?" he blushed furiously as the words tumbled out of his mouth. Jesus Alec you're not in school you don't have to ask to use the bathroom. He's also not Seb. He won't do anything if you interrupt him. DON'T THINK ABOUT SEBASTIAN! Damn this man's beautiful eyes and those gorgeous pink lips… STOP ALEC! The voice in his head was really starting to get to him.
"Yep we are done with the boring stuff. It's about break time now anyway. I'll show you where the facilities are and I'll also show you the staff room so you can get a drink or whatever you need…" he trailed off. Then he popped a hip on his desk and leaned over so he was face to face with Alec. "Alexander.. you really don't have to ask to use the bathroom. I won't bite… hard" Magnus drawled out way too seductively for Alec's health. He called me Alexander. Why did that instantly make me semi hard? Shit now I have to get up. Once again Magnus winked at Alec and then he hopped off the desk like nothing happened , grabbed a bag and his keys and walked towards the door. In the name of all that is good and holy please stop winking at me Magnus. "Come on my lovelies we need to find a bathroom and I need some coffee in my life". Alec grabbed his wallet out of his beat up black messenger bag, and Clary did the same and they dutifully fallowed Magnus out the door. All the while Alec was trying NOT to stare at Magnus' perfect ass. Really he was.
That man is one blush away from me throwing him down on the desk and having my wicked way with him. If that boy gets any more adorable I might combust by the end of the day. I can't believe he actually asked to go to the bathroom. Good lord is he gorgeous. Magnus was pulled out of his inner ramblings as the door shut firmly behind the three co-workers. He purposefully swung his hips a little more than normal to try to catch the blue eyed man looking. He led them to the elevator even though it was further away from their hall than the steps. Let's face it. Magnus was lazy. Not lazy like never do anything but he was far too fabulous to risk sweating while walking up the steps. His hair is perfect today. "So Clary… I was reading your file and it says that you are here to teach our residents some painting classes. Are you excited?" Magnus asked to make it less awkward walking down the halls. "Actually I'm crazy excited. I've always loved painting and getting to give lessons to the residents here makes me so happy. I love to paint alone but it will be interesting to see what they can come up with. Mom said I'll also be helping with some crafts here and there. She also told me that Alec here is really good at playing the guitar and he will be putting on concerts and playing with some of the residents that can still play…" Clary trailed off and Alec looked like he was going to burst into flame he was so red.
"Really Alec? She never mentioned to me that we were going to be doing music sessions with the residents. I'm sure they would love that. I know I would" Magnus was gushing. He knew it. But he couldn't help the fact that he loved music and musicians and Jocie could bet her red headed ass that he would be "helping" Alec with these activities.
"Um… yeah. I give…well gave music lessons at my former high school when I was in college. The kids really enjoyed learning the guitar and I loved teaching them. So when I heard about the job I kinda… jumped at it. It came up at a really great time for me…" he trailed off and blushed again. He trails off a lot, and holy hell that blush is gonna kill me, Magnus thought as they came to the reception desk.
Magnus waved at Cammie and she smiled brightly at him. "Hey Mags" she said as they approached. She then looked behind him and saw Clary and Alec. She smiled her dazzling smile at Clary and glared at Alec. He ducked his head and Magnus didn't miss the tension between the two. "We're going on a break Cam. If anyone needs us just page alright. Oh and btw I'm going to be emailing you in about 10 mins so be ready" he winked at her and the three co-workers stepped into the elevator. As soon as the doors closed Magnus turned on Alec and said "Alright spill. It's your first day how did you already get Cammie glaring at you?" Alec looked like he was going to be sick and looked at his hands that he was nervously playing with. "Well um… I asked her to tell me how to find our hall and she told me and then she gave me her number. I uh… didn't mean to be rude but I gave her number back to her and… told her that my brother would help me if I needed it. I didn't know how to tell her I wasn't interested without being an ass and I ended up being an ass anyway" he sped out still staring at his hands. Magnus scoffed. "Not interested in Cammie. Are you kidding me? She's gorgeous." Magnus was staring at Alec like he had six heads. "Well… um… yes she is…but I'm not supposed… I mean I can't accept… shit I'm gay alright. I'm not interested because I'm gay" he huffed out. Clary and Magnus had to lift their jaws off the floor.
Alec continued with "I'm sorry I didn't mean to offend her. I just I haven't been out long and I didn't know how to tell her. Normally I would have just thought she was being helpful. But Izzy told me she was flirting with me and I didn't want her to think I was a jerk. I'm sorry if you guys don't feel comfortable working with me every day. I understand. But I really need this job and I'll stay away from you…" He stopped at Magnus' loud laugh.
"Alec in case you haven't noticed I'm also VERY gay. Why would you think we would be uncomfortable to work with you?"
Well shit. Alec's announcement just made my whole day. Why is he apologizing? He didn't do anything wrong. Why would we not want to work with him? Also what the hell did he mean by he isn't supposed to or can't accept… what the hell was he talking about. Alexander Lightwood you are a tough case to crack.
"I just… I don't know. I'm sorry" he said and silently looked at his feet until they made their way to the staff area. Magnus pointed the bathroom out to Alec while him and Clary went to get a drink and some snacks. After they all regrouped they went back to the office to get started on things they needed to accomplish for the day.
The rest of the time before lunch went smoothly without any more encounters with his sexuality. Magnus was nice and gorgeous as hell, but after their break they cracked down and went to work. Before the group knew it, it was already 12 o'clock and time for lunch. Magnus told them they had an hour for lunch gave them their keys and told them to meet back in the office by 1 o'clock. Clary just sat at her desk with a packed lunch and what looked like a sketchbook, Magnus took off somewhere, and Alec decided to go see his siblings. He met up with Jace and Izzy outside the elevator on his way up to get them. He must have looked upset because they each grabbed one of his arms and pulled him outside to the vacant picnic table and sat him down.
"Spill" came the command from both siblings.
"Ugh… This morning that receptionist tried giving me her number. I gave it back to her because you know I'm not allowed to accept numbers from people. She got a little pissy. Well we were going on break and we walked passed her. She smiled and said hi to Magnus and Clary and then she glared at me. Like really if looks could kill. When we got in the elevator Magnus questioned me about it. I basically had to tell them that I was gay so they wouldn't think I was an ass. I mean I am gay. But still I didn't want it to come out at work. And then I started apologizing because I didn't know if they would still want to work with me and then Magnus told me he was gay too and I just wanted the floor to swallow me. Hell I still want the floor to swallow me" he rushed out.
Jace and Izzy looked at him confused for a second. Then they looked at each other and made a silent agreement as to who was going to speak first. Jace won out.
"Ok. Just breathe. I can tell your freaking out and you need to stop that shit right now." Alec did as instructed. "Now listen to me and listen closely" he paused to make sure Alec was listening. He was. "You are no longer with that asshole Sebastian. He was nothing. You can accept numbers from any damn person you please. I don't want to hear any more of his 'rules' come out of your mouth ever again. No one in this building gives a rats ass if you're gay. Even if they did no one would dare say anything. You need to stop apologizing for being you. You got it? You are perfect and anyone who can't see that can come talk to us. Including you. Clear?"
Alec just nodded. He didn't know what to say. He was dumbfounded. He knew his siblings loved him but he didn't know that they were this compassionate towards him. Izzy looked at him and smiled. "You and I will have a chat about Mr. Bane later. I seen that sexy piece of man. Believe me you and I will be chatting" she said. Alec turned tomato red and just nodded again. They all hugged, finished their lunches and went back to work.
At the end of the day Alec was exhausted. He had just finished putting everything in his desk. The only thing coming home with him tonight was his guitar. He packed up his baby , said good bye to Clary and Magnus and then made a break for his car. He just wanted to get home, snuggle with Church, and then tell Izzy about his gorgeous and perfect new co-worker.
AN: Well there you go babes. Another chapter today. Hope you like it. It felt a little long to me but oh well. its up now. Magnus' email to cammie will be in the next chapter and so will her answer. I'm going to go back a little just so we can see what happened with mags during lunch. sorry its slow but it will pick up soon. Promise. R&R please!
