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MAGNUS
I reached over and shut off the alarm before rolling onto my back and arching, little pops going down my spine. I felt Chairman Meow make his presence known by my head and looked up at him, scratching behind his ear. "Morning, Chairman." I smiled. He just looked at me and jumped off the bed. Damn kitty, just wants his food. I stretch out one more time before taking the blanket off my body and throwing my legs over. I sit up and run a hand through my hair to get it untangled a bit, getting up and heading out the door.
I get to the kitchen and see mom already making breakfast. "Morning, ma."
"Morning, baby." She states as she hands me a plate. "Eat."
I sat leaned against the counter and ate while she fed my kitty. She had to work a double today and so I wouldn't see her till she got in tomorrow morning. I hated when she did the doubles, but someone had a death in the family and so she offered so they could go out of town for the funeral. I was just glad she didn't do them often and they gave her an hour break between shifts.
"Ma." I hand her my plate and she looks at me.
"You alright?" she asked, concerned.
"Yes, ma'am. Um...Can Alec come over tonight to watch movies? It's just we're usually with everyone else and I have to stay with the kitty." I ask, hoping she'll let him come over. I hadn't asked him yet because I wanted her to know she could trust my with my asking her instead of just having him over.
She looked at me and I could see her trying to figure out what she would answer.
"Magnus, have you…"
I shake my head. "He hasn't even kissed me, ma. I don't know why as we've kind of been dating or whatever. I haven't asked because I'm kind of scared about his answer."
She smiles and cups my face. "I'm sure it's because he wants you to trust him. I'm kind of glad he hasn't. He can stay. If he sleeps here, it needs to be on the couch."
I smile and kiss her cheek as she turns to leave.
I make my way to the shower and turn the water on. I brush my teeth real quick and do my business before stepping into the spray. "Ahhh." I sigh as the water finishes waking me up. I let the liquid run over me, just enjoying the way it loosens me up. I take my shampoo and lather my hands before running it through my hair, making sure to scrub to get it clean. I put in my conditioner and then lather my loofa to get my body clean. I quickly clean my body and then rinse the conditioner out, turning off the water. I wrap a green towel around my waist and then stand at the sink. I take my shaving cream and run it over my face, making sure to get it where it needs to go.
I then take my razor and run it over my face, carefully mind you. After that, I take my aftershave and then walk to my room. I get to my closet and decide on a pair of boot cut jeans with holes all over them and slip the on. I then take out a pink button up and sit it on my bed. I grab my contacts and sit on the seat at my vanity and put them in, sitting my glasses in their case. I take my pink chalk and apply it to my hair as I hear a beep on my phone. I pick it up and look at it to see a message from Alec.
"Heading over."
I smile and get up, going to make sure the door's unlocked as I reply. "Door's open. I'm almost ready."
I then head back to my room and apply the glitter spray before working on my face. I apply some light shimmer that pink in with my grey today and put a thin line of liner on my top lip, a thin line on the bottom. I didn't need mascara as my lashes were thick, so left that alone for today. I then added some chapstick today and put my shimmer lotion on my face. I slipped my shirt as I hear the door opening.
"Magnus…"
"Five minutes, darling. Getting my shoes." I call out as I reach for my vans.
I button up my shirt and roll the sleeves before taking my shoes, socks, and bag to the living room. Alec was looking rather delicious today in a pair of skinny jeans and a blue shirt that brought out his eyes. I smile at him and sit the bag down, sitting beside it to put my shoes and socks on. He leans against the chair as I slip the footwear on and then I stand up, taking my bag. He takes my hand and I let him lead me out of my apartment so I can lock it. When we get to his car, I keep his hand in mine. I know he's not a morning person, so we usually don't talk till his coffee's taken effect to his system.
"Oh, mom said it was alright for you to watch movies at my house tonight. If you want to anyway." I whispered the last part as we pulled into the school.
Alec turns the car off and squeezes my hand to get me to look at him. I turn and see his eyes studying me. I just look at him, hoping he really wants to come over. He has made sure we are never really alone that long and I know it's because he's nervous about being alone with me when we haven't done anything.
"You sure?" he asks.
I nod. "Yes. I have to make sure my kitty gets fed and so I can't go out tonight. I also wanted time with you, this is what I came up with."
He smiles and nods. "Alright. We'll have to stop so I can grab things encase I get tired."
I smile and nod, happy he wants to stay. We get out and he takes my hand again as we go to class. We get there and Izzy's already there, Simon also. We sit and
Alec tells Izzy he's gonna hang out with me at mine tonight. She looks at me and I shrug. "We have pictures tomorrow, anyway."
She smiles. "Yes, Maia works tonight, so that's good. Tabby said she could meet us at one."
Alec and nod and Jace walks in. It was Simon's shift tonight and so Jace told us he was taking Clary out for a date now that their routine with the club was set. Alec let him know he would be with me and since Izzy was with Simon, we all had couple things to do. It was nice, having couple things to do. I feel like the last two weeks since I got here went very fast. As the bell rings, Alec leads me out.
"Wanna get dinner later?" he asks before we split.
I nod. "Sounds good. First date?"
Alec nods and I smile. "Good, will I need to change?"
He shakes his head. "You're gorgeous like that, baby."
I could feel just a tiny blush as Izzy grabs my arm, making me leave him.
We get to Biology and there's a lady in here that isn't our teacher. The teacher's also here, so I guess we're having a guest. I sit next to Izzy and look at her. She just shrugs, not really knowing what it's for either. We talk a bit about what we're both doing tonight. She's helping in the bar with Maia tonight, wanting to learn that part of the club. She let me know that her and Clary both usually help tend so the boys can watch like they need to.
"Alright, class. For the next two weeks, we're going to be talking about sex, pregnancy, and why it's important to wait."
I groan and lay my head down. Izzy rubs my back and I sigh. "I'm going to be so bored."
"I know, sweetie." she whispers back
The lady gets up and introduces herself. The next hour is all about different types of birth control. Which ones are more affecting and won't mess with a girl's cycle. The guys, myself included, were very nauseous by the time class was over. Izzy and I split and I made my way to History, letting her know I'd see her at lunch. I get to History and Alec's not there yet. I sit down and get out my notebook. We had moved on to the 70s and the aftermath of the Vietnam War, which is always fun...not. I lay my head down and close my eyes, trying to get the last hour out of my head. I hear Alec set his bag down and turn my head to look at him.
"You alright?" he asks and I can see the concern.
I sit up. "When you get to Biology, you get to learn all about birth control and the affect on a girl's stuff."
I see his face and smile. "I thought so too. Hell, I think Izzy was even a bit grossed out. Every guy in the class looked like they were gonna puke. How's English?"
He rolls his eyes and I smile. "That bad?"
"She made me, Jace, and Simon stay after today. She told us she heard from a friend of hers that we go to certain types of clubs. I think one of the other teacher's probably goes to ours. She asked us to speak to the class."
My eyes widen as I take that in. "We finished reading that for homework last night. Why would she want you to talk?"
He shrugs. "Wants everyone to know the real deal. She also asked if our subs wouldn't mind coming to class. When I laughed, she asked what was funny. I just said nothing and pulled them out with me."
Before I could answer, Garroway got up and started lecture. We moved into Nixon and Watergate by the time class was over and I closed my book. When we got into the hall, Alec took my hand and led me to the cafeteria. I had forgot my lunch today and so Izzy had gotten me a salad while she got their sandwich. I take it, thanking her, and then stab my fork at the lettuce. When Simon and Jace sat down, Simon told Izzy about English. She rolled her eyes and I heard her tell Alec that one of the math teachers was at the club, she saw them there. Well that explained it. We didn't have math, most seniors didn't have to take it unless they just wanted to. It was a toss between trig and calculus, so we didn't take it. Simon's accounting was enough for their club books, so they weren't worried about that.
I felt Alec take my hand as they continued to discuss the club some more. They were having an event tonight. Some girl wanted her bachelorette party there. They were charging her a pretty penny too, from what I could tell. I didn't want to leave for art when the bell rang, but Alec walked with us before going to his class. I sat with Jace and Simon like usual and took out my sketch pad. Since it was about two weeks till school was out, our teacher assigned final project today. We were to draw anything that we wanted to. We could use pastels, paint, color pencils, or anything else that could make it colorful. It had to be on canvas when we are finished and so I got to work on my sketch. I tapped my pencil on the paper, trying to figure out something. We got to pick the emotion we wanted to try to portray, but I didn't know which one.
"What're you going to do?"
I looked at Jace, who looked just as lost. "I don't have a clue. Maybe something happy. I don't think I want to do sadness. What are you gonna do?"
He shrugs. "I dunno, man. I hate having to draw an emotion. I usually just draw and what happens, happens."
I turn to Simon. "What about you?"
He smiles. "Love. This isn't too hard for me as I always draw emotion. I hadn't done love yet, though. I thought I'd try it."
We nod and then we all look back down at our paper. I just close my eyes and start to draw, letting my imagination figure out for itself what it wants to say. I open my eyes and smile, knowing what I was going to draw. It was happiness for me and something I was highly looking forward to. Most will see it as love, but I didn't care. I wasn't even going to put faces really, just two men. No one special. I would know who they were, Jace and Simon also. I also knew I'd show Alec before putting it on canvas and adding the color. I slowly start to draw, giving the dark hair guy some tats on his arm because that shit was hot. I also found out Alec's got one on his back, on his right shoulder blade.
He told me that Jace and Izzy had it also. They decided to get them when they all turned 18 and it was some kind of ruin for friendship as they couldn't find one for family. I made the little designs on the guys arm and shaded his shirt, making a little note to make it purple on my paper. I put this guy in some jeans with his feet bare and the foot you could see was flexed. The other guy I was going to give red hair. I didn't put tats on him, but his skin was white. I made his shirt green and he was also in jeans. The way they were holding each other, you couldn't see this ones feet, so I didn't draw them. I made lines around them, making it look like they were sitting on a bed or blanket of some kind. Like I said, most would think this is love, but to me it's happiness. They kind of go hand in hand though. If you're in love with someone, you're happy with them. I wasn't in love by any means, and I knew Alec wasn't either. We just hadn't been together long enough for that.
"That's good."
I turned to Jace, who's paper was still blank. "Thanks. I just let my brain rest and this is what it came up with. Love and Happiness."
He nods. "I think I'm going to do my mom. I can incorporate some sadness in there. I didn't want to draw Clary because that's easy and everyone knows I love her."
"Yea, I'm not drawing Izzy, either." Simon stated and then looked over. "You're not red headed, neither is Alec."
I smile. "Exactly. No one will think I drew us, which I didn't. We aren't kissing yet."
They both looked at me and their eyes were big.
"What? I don't get it either, but he hasn't tried." I whisper.
Jace leans in and I see a knowing on his face. "Show him this. If he gets it like we do, he'll kiss you. He's just waiting for a sign probably, Magnus. He doesn't want to scare you."
I smile. "I know. I'm kind of hoping it changes tonight. The kissing part anyway."
The bell rang before they could comment and I went to design where Izzy was waiting. I walk in and sit my sketch down, pulling out my portfolio so we can add the final touches to the clothing. We each had our own table and supplies for each group. I was finishing up the vest and tie while Izzy was making the hat for the dress. We did the dress first, knowing it'd take the most time.
"This is good. Why red hair?"
I looked up at my partner as I laid out the fabric for the machine. "It's not us, not really."
She just give me a look and gets to work on the headpiece. I put my attention back to the fabric, having gotten Alec's measurements Monday, I just needed to put all the pieces together. He was going to wear a cream color button up, which we had just finished yesterday. That was frustrating as the buttons were hard to line up for some reason. We didn't talk as we finished up our pieces and then Izzy went to get some garment bags so we wouldn't mess anything up. The teacher also had a couple hat boxes so we grabbed one of those also. Izzy told me that Alec had a newsboy hat that he wore for Halloween one year and so we thought about adding it.
I didn't know if I wanted to and she was with me. We were going to see what he looked like and go from there. I helped her get the dress into the bag, not wanting to ruin the lace. We then put the slacks, vest, shirt, and tie in the other bag. Izzy took the bags since I was in Alec's car so that they'd be at the apartment. I was taking Alec's outfit with me though. We were let out early so we could get them into the car. Alec had given Izzy his keys so we could get his things in his car. We went there first and put that bag in the back.
"All finished." She states as we lock her car.
I lean against it. "I think it'll look good. The cream will look good on Tabby."
I had met her Monday when we got her measurements as well and since she had such dark skin, the cream was going to look fabulous.
"I agree. I'm going to pick up a couple wild flowers from the market tomorrow for her to hold. Alec's flower also."
Everyone was getting out early today for some kind of teacher thing, so we were just waiting for everyone else to get to the cars.
"So your picture…"
I turn to look at her. "You know we have the final project. (she nods) Well, it's emotion. I just let my brain shut down and draw. I didn't want anyone to think it was us, so I changed it a bit. Gave one guy red hair and the other some tattoos on his arms."
She nods. "Makes sense. He wants more of those."
"He told me. I love the one he's got and I'm sure he'll be hot with them all over, Isabelle."
"That one of your things? I noticed them last week on that guy."
I roll my eyes and she chuckles. I don't answer though, because everyone shows up. Alec pulls me to him and wraps his arms around me. We talk for a bit and then we all head to their apartment so Alec can get a bag. I sit on the couch while Alec goes into his room for his bag. I lay my head back and close my eyes, listening to everyone gather things for their evening. Izzy and Simon had to be at the club early because the truck would be there by five. Clary was with Jace and they were changing before heading out to an early movie and then dinner before turning in for the night. Alec and me, well...I wasn't too sure. I knew we were going to get an early dinner and then head to my house for movies and stuff. I just hope the stuff would finally include a kiss.
I didn't know how to ask why he hadn't done that, though. I figured he would by now and I was kind of worried he didn't want to. Ragnor had me under him, doing things that didn't involve clothes coming off, within the first week. I feel someone move my leg and open my eyes to see Alec. I smile and get up. He takes my hand and we call out we were leaving. We hear them all say their goodbye from wherever they are in the house. I let Alec lead me out of the apartment and to the elevator. When we get in the car, he sits his bag in the back seat, careful not to mess up the bag.
"That it?" he asks as we click our seatbelts.
"Yes, just finished in class today. Izzy has the dress for Tabitha."
He takes my hand and smiles before he backs out. It doesn't take long to get to my apartment and I grab my book bag and the outfit while Alec gets his things. We walk to the door and I unlock it. I hang his outfit in my bathroom, on the hook on the back of my door, for tomorrow. He had taken my books for me and put them in my room with his things. I walk back to find him on my couch and plop next to him. He puts an arm around me and brings me to him. I rest my head on his chest and he wraps his arm tighter around me.
"This is nice." I hear him whisper.
I don't move, just hum my agreement. We sat like that for a while, just being together. I feel his thumb start to run over my skin and can feel the goosebumps start to come out. I liked how my body reacted to his, the safety I felt just laying like this. He lays his head on mine and I feel a sigh leave his lips. I pull back to look at him. "What?" I whisper.
He puts a hand on my cheek, his eyes not leaving mine. "I'm trying real hard not to kiss you, Magnus."
"Why?" I ask, really wanting to know why he thinks he can't.
He leans his forehead on mine. "Because I don't know if you want me to. I'm trying real hard not to push you too fast because of the fucker that hurt you, but it's getting so damn hard, baby."
I keep my forehead to his and make sure my eyes are looking into his. "Please, kiss me."
He see a small smile on his face as we both close the distance and we finally get our first kiss, here on my living room couch. It's not much of a kiss, a simple one really. He pulls back and his hands are on my face, cupping it gently. We don't say anything, just look at each other. I can feel the tingles as his thumbs run over my cheeks and we're both smiling like we just recieved the best thing ever. "Again?" I ask.
His smile gets bigger and he brings his mouth back to mine. I smile against him as he kisses me lightly. Before he can pull back though, I put my arms around his neck to keep him in place. I know he's trying to let me have control, and so I'm going to take advantage of it. I know once we really get into this, he's not going to let me. I push against his lips, letting him know to deepen it. I feel his hands move and his arms are around my neck also as we keep our lips moving together. The feelings from just kissing him are like nothing I ever felt before, which I was happy with. I felt his tongue poke out just a bit and pulled back. I looked into his eyes and he was worried he pushed too fast. I peck him lightly before pulling back. "If we get to into this, I'm afraid I'll not let you stop." I whisper.
I know how important it is for both of us to do this right and so does he. He pulls me in his arms again and we just hold each other. Our stomachs make it known they're hungry and we laugh. I feed my kitty real quick while Alec runs for his wallet and keys. We then head out for some dinner and to rent a couple DVDs before coming back and cuddling on the couch.
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