Alec got back into his apartment just after 1am. No one else was in; they all must still be out having a drink. Alec sighed with relief; he wasn't sure how he was going to explain where he was that night.
After jumping in the shower, Alec went to bed but he couldn't sleep. He had really enjoyed himself over at Magnus' apartment, but he was embarrassed now. What was he supposed to do next? Was he supposed to get Magnus' phone number? This wasn't like him, he didn't go and make out with someone he had just met, and certainly not with a guy… He tossed and turned all night, trying to stop worrying and just enjoy his memories of the evening. After all, he really had enjoyed himself.
The next morning, Alec made sure he was up before anyone else. Isabelle and Chris were up next. It looked like Jace had spent the night elsewhere.
Alec could feel Chris starting at him. He tried to ignore him, and finish eating his breakfast.
"What?" he finally snapped.
Chris smirked at him. "Nothing," he giggled. "You have fun last night?"
Alec felt a surge of panic, Chris didn't know, did he? Of course not, how could he?
"Yeah sure," Alec replied nonchalantly.
"Going out again tonight," Chris continued, wagging his eyebrows at Alec.
"Uh," Alec began before Chris erupted in a fit of laughter.
"What is with you Chris? Why are you laughing" Alec demanded.
Chris said nothing, and went out to the balcony, still giggling away.
Great thought Alec now annoyed. Now Chris knows there is something up!
Alec knew it shouldn't bother him, what Chris was saying, or even what he thought. They had never really gotten along, only tolerated one another for Isabelle's benefit. But there was a small voice at the back of his mind that knew he really did care what people thinker of him, especially his friends and family. No one knew that he was into guys; it wasn't really something that happened openly in his family.
Why am I even worrying? thought Alec sadly. It was just a one night thing with Magnus. It's not like it's going to keep happening for anyone to find out. Just try and forget it!
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Later that afternoon, Alec, Isabelle and Chris were out at the pool. Jace still hadn't appeared back at the apartment, but no one was worried. He would be with some girl, or maybe a few girls. Everyone would hear the story about it when he eventually got back home.
Alec was actually enjoying himself. The three of them had a couple of big rubber rings and were messing around in the water with them. Isabelle had been tossed off of hers by Chris, and now both his sister and Chris were trying to fling Alec into the pool as well.
"Aaaah!" screamed Alec laughing. "Nooooo!" He hit the water with a splash and came back up to find Isabelle and Chris crying with laughter.
He stood up, shaking the water off his hair, smiling. He could see how happy Isabelle was that he was acting like himself; having fun on holiday with his family. Alec was proud of himself. He had only thought of Magnus about ten or twenty times the past half hour. A vast improvement in before.
"We are going to get a drink, you coming Alec?" asked Chris, interrupting Alec's thoughts.
"Sure," Alec replied. "I'll be out in five minutes, just going to swim a few lengths first since I am already soaked through". He turned and dived back under the water, swimming up to the deeper waters at the top of the pool.
After a few laps of the water, Alec came up and grabbed the pool ledge. Just at that moment, he heard a familiar velvety voice.
"Hello Alexander," Magnus purred. "How are you this afternoon?"
Alec paled. Magnus was sitting on the edge of the pool, his legs dangling in the water.
He didn't reply, but Magnus didn't bat an eyelid and continued to ask him if he was busy that evening.
"Um.. I.. what?" Alec finally stammered.
"Would you like to join me for dinner tonight?" Magnus said, his golden eyes twinkling.
Alec just stared back at Magnus, a million thoughts flying around his head. Magnus is here? What is he asking? Oh, dinner? I would like that. Wait! Do Isabelle and Chris see me talking to him? Magnus is here! Where would dinner be? What if someone sees me out with him! What am I doing?!
Alec swallowed nervously, still staring in silence.
"What about coming over to mine, say 8pm? We can order in from the resort restaurant. Just me and you."
"What?" Alec finally said, blinking. "Yes. Yes, that sounds nice."
"Fantastic. See you later Alexander," Magnus said, before sliding into the pool and swimming away.
Fuck. Alec thought madly, do I have a date tonight?!
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Alec tried to enjoy the rest of the afternoon, but it was no use. He was distracted and already worrying about tonight. He wasn't sure what he was supposed to do on a date with a guy. He had barely been on a date with a girl. He almost went to ask Isabelle for advice, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He would wait and see what happened later. He knew she knew something was up. After Magnus swan away from Alec, Alec had went back into the apartment without joining Chris and his sister for a drink. When Isabelle came in to check on him, she could see the confusion in his eyes, but she didn't say anything. Just left Alec alone, with his thoughts.
At 7pm, Alec jumped in the shower and tried to decide what to wear. He didn't have many clothes with him on holiday: mostly just swim shorts, and a few tshirts. Nothing fancy. He picked up a brown checked shirt and put it on with a pair of cream shorts, and hoped he looked ok. Glancing in the mirror, he tried to flatten his dark hair but it was no use; it just stood back up again. His hair just done what it wanted mostly, but it had never bothered Alec until that moment.
At he started at his reflection, he saw the nervousness in his own eyes.
I need a drink, he thought, walking out to the kitchen area and pouring a large vodka. He never drank much normally, but he needed to calm his nerves. After finishing another, he turned around to find Jace in the living area.
"Hey," said Jace. "You going out?"
"Erm," Alec replied. "Yeah. I was going to find Isabelle and tell her, but can you pass on the message? I will be back late tonight."
Jace nodded, not asking where he was going. Alec liked that about Jace, he didn't ask too many questions. Or even if he did, he never seemed to make a big deal out of everything.
Right Alec thought. Here goes, and he headed out of their apartment in direction of apartment 214.
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Poor Alec, he is so nervous about their dinner date! Let me know what you think please!
