A/N: Hey guys! I'm back! Thank you for the 21 reviews that I got for my last chapter. AAAH! You guys are the best!
I think you'll like this chapter so I'll keep this Author's Note short. Here it is:
Magnus POV
"I did it." Magnus told Tessa, sliding into chemistry. "I gave Alec the letter." Tessa smiled, "Yes! I knew you could do it!"
"I think that I may have made a terrible mistake." Magnus whined, "We learn by our mistakes." Replied Tessa sagely and he rolled his eyes.
The morning announcements came on and Magnus leaned back, listening to the droning voice of some girl informing the class about "exciting opportunities". The only opportunity that actually sounded exciting to Magnus was a Valentine's day formal, but since he had nobody to go with he pushed the thought out of his mind.
He thought about Alec, had he read his letter yet? No. Alec would want to read it in private. Alec would wait until lunch, or even later, which meant that Magnus would have to wait for his response. Magnus was not looking forward to that. He was not a patient person, he didn't like waiting for things, especially when they could possibly end badly.
When Magnus went to lunch, he sat with Catarina and Ragnor, but he looked around for Alec. He wasn't there. What if he was off somewhere reading the letter? Oh god… "Earth to Magnus" Said Ragnor, then he threw a French fry in Magnus's face. Magnus looked up at him and scowled. Then ate the French fry in defiance. Ragnor rolled his eyes, "Dude! Please stop moping, it's scaring away all the hot girls." Magnus frowned, "I don't want any hot girls."
"Maybe you should. I certainly do; whenever I'm depressed, hot girls cheer me up." Observed his friend. Magnus sighed and put his head into his hands. Ragnor was not helping. Luckily, Catarina stepped in, "Ragnor stop it, you're just making it worse. And for the record, you can't scare away people who never wanted to visit in the first place." Magnus smirked slightly. "But Magnus, you should at least try to be cheerful." She added.
Magnus knew she was right, but all he could think about was Alec, off somewhere and reading about his darkest secrets. "Sorry Cat, I'm just stressed. I sort of wrote Alec a letter telling him my life's story."
Ragnor almost did a spit take and Catarina dropped her fork. They stared at him and Magnus squirmed. He realised he didn't even like talking about talking about his past. He immediately changed the subject, but for the rest of lunch his two friends gave him weird looks. He knew they were wondering what he had told Alec, but Magnus was more worried about what Alec's response would be.
He waited the rest of the day, and the rest of the night for Alec to make some form of contact, but none came. He was at a loss. He assumed that Alec had read the letter at lunch or after school, he had had plenty of time to do so. It wasn't that long a letter, and Magnus knew that Alec was a fast reader because they sometimes shared a biology textbook and Alec always ended up waiting for Magnus to flip the page. So why hadn't he responded? Was he just taking time to process all the information? Or did he not have anything to say to Magnus? Had the letter changed anything? Had it made things worse?
Needless to say Magnus did not have a good night. He tossed and turned and ran through every possibility. But nothing prepared him for what actually happened.
First block passed uneventfully as did second, and Magnus walked to lunch feeling exhausted and hopeless. He knew he was being a little overdramatic- it had only been a day since he gave Alec the letter but he couldn't understand why, if Alec wanted to get back together, he hadn't reacted immediately. Alec knew Magnus's number, where his locker was and even where his house was, he had no excuse. The only explanation Magnus could think of was that Alec didn't want to talk to him, Alec didn't- "Magnus?"
Magnus's thoughts were cut off by the low voice of Alec Lightwood, and Alec's hand tapping his shoulder. Magnus froze. Could this really be happening? Why was Alec doing this in the cafeteria? Was he doing this in public because he was afraid Magnus would attack him? These and many other frantic questions swept through Magnus's mind as he turned around and looked into Alec's blue eyes.
Alec was standing there nervously, with his hands in his pockets and looking at Magnus intently. Magnus realised that he was waiting for him to say something, "Oh, um, hello Alec." Magnus managed to get out. He vaguely noticed Catarina and Ragnor also staring at Alec, as well as Alec's siblings, Tessa, and all of Tessa's friends from their respective tables, but Magnus couldn't tear his eyes away from his boyfriend. Ex boyfriend, he reminded himself with shame.
"I read your letter." Said Alec. Magnus felt his heart speed up, "Oh?" Alec nodded, "Did you mean what you wrote in it?" Asked Alec. "Did I mean it!? Are you kidding? Of course I meant it!" Magnus wanted to shout, but instead he just whispered, "Every word." Alec lit up a bit, "Good. That's good. I love you too, by the way." He said it so simply, as if it was obvious.
Magnus's heart swelled, Alec loved him! But Alec just kept talking, "So did you hear on the announcements that there's going to be a Valentine's day formal?" Magnus swallowed as he nodded. Was Alec going where he thought- or rather hoped- that he was going? Alec took a deep breath, "Well, Jace and Izzy are going and they're super excited, they're going to rent a limo and everything and I was wondering-" At that moment Magnus's heart, which had been accelerating almost painfully as Alec talked, stopped because Alec grabbed his hand.
Right there.
In the cafeteria.
In front of everyone.
Alec.
Grabbed.
His.
Hand.
"Magnus, would you like to go to the Valentine's Day formal with me?" Magnus was pretty sure that people were starting to stare, but he couldn't care, "Like, as friends?" He asked. Alec suddenly looked unsure, "Well I was thinking more as a date- but if you want to go as friends then-"
"No, no, date is good, date is perfect," Magnus scrambled for words to make sure that Alec didn't get the wrong idea and take back his offer, "I just didn't know if you would want to go… Publicly… Since you know, you're not out. But I do want to go with you." He finished, lamely.
A slow grin spread over Alec's face. "Good. It's a date then." And then, Alec kissed him.
Right there.
In the cafeteria.
In front of everyone.
Alec kissed him.
And Magnus finally understood what people meant when they talked about fireworks going off.
A/N: Ta da! My own little version of the accords hall kiss. The boys are finally back together and Alec is finally out of that pesky closet. Yay!
Also, I keep forgetting to mention that I listened to the audiobook for the 10th Bane chronicle: The course of true love (and first dates) and it was adorable. For those of you who don't know, it is the story of Alec and Magnus's first date. I won't give any spoilers, but it is hilarious and though the date itself isn't perfect, it fits with their characters perfectly. It is a must read for anyone who is as obsessed with Malec as I am.
Anyways, there are only eleven chapters left, so review while you still can! They make me so happy and feel so loved! I will try to update soon!