Ch. 28
Magnus was nervously running his slender fingers through his spike up hair, waiting for Alec to come out of the pool area.
He cursed under his breath for yelling at Alec and storming out of the room. It's just that Alec had triggered memories Magnus had pushed back for centuries.
Magnus had come out of his office to see Isabelle sitting on the couch and staring at the door. When Magnus asked her where Alec went, she just shook her head.
When he told her that he wanted to apologize to Alec, Isabelle told him that Alec had gone to his swim practice.
Magnus thanked her and instead of making a portal, he walked, thinking of what to say.
The walk was quiet and pleasant.
But what do I say, Hey Alexander I yelled at you because you triggered me. No!
When Magnus finally got to where Alec practiced, he still didn't have a plan and now here he was standing in front of the pool area.
Magnus snapped his fingers, glamouring anything that would indicate that he was different. With a deep breath he stepped into the pool are, water squishing under his shoes.
Magnus tried to look for Alec among the lot of swimmers, but the blur of caps, water, and people didn't help.
He caught a glimpse of a middle aged man yelling at some at some of the older swimmers.
That must be the coach.
Magnus walked over towards the coach, his boots clicking as he walked on the wet ground.
Magnus cleared his throat, "Excuse me."
The guy looked up at him, his cold brown eyes looking Magnus up and down.
"Can I help you?" he asked.
"You're the coach right?" Magnus said, running his hand through his spiked up glittery hair.
The coach nodded, his eyes still curiously running up and down Magnus.
"I would like to have a word with Alec Lightwood outside." Magnus said.
The coach's eyebrow raised, "And you are?"
"I'm Alec's boyfriend." Magnus said confidently.
The coach's eyes widened but he just shrugged.
"Okay, let me get him."
Magnus nodded and turned on his heel. He walked out of the pool area and leaned against the wall, closing his eyes.
Magnus heard footsteps from the pool area and his eyes snapped open.
Alec stood in front of Magnus. Oh by the Angel. Alec was only wearing tight blue swim shorts, on his head was a blue cap, and dark blue goggles hung in his hands.
But his chest, By the Angel. Alec's chest was ripped with muscles and his arms and legs were also muscular. Damn. The water dripping down Alec's body reflected with the sun's rays, making him shine a little and his black runes stood out against his pale skin. Magnus wanted to just grab him there and kiss him till he was blue, but he had to talk to Alec first.
"Alexander."
Alec looked into Magnus' eyes, they flickered with sorrow but also anger.
"Magnus why are you here? And how did you find me?" Alec asked, his voice impatient.
Magnus stepped towards Alec but Alec stepped back, shaking his head telling Magnus not to come any closer.
"Isabelle told me you were here and I…..I came to apologize to you, Alexander."
Silence overtook them and Alec turned around, his back facing Magnus.
Alec sighed, "I need to get back to practice, Magnus. We'll talk later."
Alec was about to walk back inside the pool area, but Magnus grabbed ahold of Alec's shoulder.
"At least let me stay to walk you back to the Institute later." Magnus said.
Alec closed his eyes, taking in a deep breath. He turned to face Magnus, his eyes fluttering open again. Magnus forgot how to breathe as he looked deep into Alec's beautiful blue eyes.
"Okay you can sit on the bleachers next to the pool and who did you say you were to my coach?"
Magnus swallowed and looked at his feet. He knew how much Alec didn't like their relationship in public.
"I told him that I was your boyfriend."
Alec tensed, "You what?"
Magnus looked back into Alec's eyes, "Are you ashamed of me, Alexander."
"Wh-What no! It's ju-just I didn't th-think th-that it w-was official." Alec stuttered and he turned away blushing.
Magnus chuckled, "You are so cute when you blush."
Alec smiled, "I need to get back to practice Magnus. Go sit and we can talk later."
Magnus smiled and followed Alec back into the pool area. He watched Alec go join his swim team as Magnus sat down on the bleachers.
A guy next to Alec smiled and whispered in Alec's ear making Alec laugh, Magnus couldn't help but feel a little jealous.
During the whole swim practice Magnus only caught glimpses of Alec swimming, but even from that Magnus was amazed at his speed.
Most of the time Magnus was studying the pool area, something about it seemed oddly familiar. Maybe I've seen it in a dream before.
Magnus snapped his fingers in his pocket and his magic searched the whole High School for demonic energy. He found none.
Every once in awhile a new person would walk through the entrance and sit down to watch the practice or to pick up someone. Magnus would use his magic to search the person for any demonic energies. He wanted his Shadowhunter safe from any harm while he was unarmed.
Suddenly Magnus' dream about his father came to mind. Asmodeus had never been there for Magnus. His own mother killed herself when she found out what Magnus' cat eyes meant. She thought that she had created a monster. Magnus always pictured Asmodeus laughing while watching the pain that Magnus had gone through growing up.
But whenever Alec was with him, hugging him tight, Magnus didn't feel his past creeping up on him. All he saw was the beautiful blue eyes and how much love they stared back at him.
Magnus pulled his knees to his chest and placed his head on them. He was worried, worried his dream was a vision and that it would come true. Every night since that one in the cell, Magnus had that same dream over and over again. Even just thinking about it made Magnus shiver.
A person entered the pool area in black jeans and a gray sweatshirt pulled up to cover their face. Nobody turned as the person walked over to a corner and leaned against the wall. They must be glamoured.
Magnus raised his eyebrow as the hooded figure turned towards Magnus and then turned away. Magnus caught a glimpse of something flash underneath the hood. A knife. His lips curled into a snarl as he stood up and started to walk over to the hooded figure, sparks flying off his hand in a threatening rage.
The figure turned his head up as Magnus came closer and he caught a glimpse of a flash of golden. The figure turned away from Magnus and walked back through the entrance. Magnus smirked, Yeah that's right!
Magnus sighed and walked back over to the bleachers, his boots clicking as he walked on the wet ground. He looked back over at Alec and saw that Alec was watching him curiously, his eyebrow raised at Magnus, and he mouthed the words, Everything okay?
Magnus nodded, he didn't want Alec to worry right now. Alec smiled, which warmed Magnus's heart.
What Magnus truly feared was that Alec was ashamed of him and would end their relationship.
