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A/N: Fairly big chapter here guys… I wrote another to honour my three chapters a day thing ;)

Songs in this chapter:

Sister Christian by Nightranger

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

High School Never Ends by Bowling For Soup

You can listen to them in the background while you read if you like, itll give the chapter, and you guys, the epicness that Alec is feeling. Also, theyre just really good songs ;)

Enjoy.

I love you… XXXX

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Alec was freaking out. There was an auditorium full of people out there and four other school groups that he had to outperform. He knew that Izzy and Jace were out there and Ragnor too. He was cool actually, although all day he had been giving Alec these sly winks, like he knew something that Alec didn't.

Anyway, he was breathing hard as he pulled on his leather jacket. The girls of the group were wearing knee length flowy black dresses and the guys were dressed in black skinny jeans and white shirts white black skinny ties. Everyone was clad in a pair of shiny black Doc Martins. Though Alec, who was leading them, was allowed his jacket. They said it made him seem more 'rocky'. He just nodded along.

They were set to go first. Which was known as the death slot. They had to amazing, unforgettable. So Alec had to start the show strong. Though he wasn't sure how he was going to do that when he was singing Magnus' song and he had told him to stay away. He needed Magnus. He wouldn't say it. But he did. Now more than ever. Just seeing those green eyes would be enough to give him the boost he needed to be epic.

He took a deep breath as the lights flashed and the bell rang.

It was Showtime.

...

Magnus was not amused. Ragnor had got him a ticket and told him to get there for 7pm. So Magnus left with his ticket at 6 just to be safe. But the fucking cab he took broke down. Then he missed just missed a ride on the subway; the next train was in half an hour. And his beloved Audi was in the shop as some inconsiderate douche scratched his baby all along the passenger door.

So, cursing himself for wearing skinny jeans and a tight shirt and a leather jacket, he ran. Though he thanked the gods that he went for converse and not his heeled boots.

The Seraph centre was 20 minutes away by car, and it already 6:30. Which meant that he would now be late. And he knew Alec was on first. He couldn't miss it. He would never forgive himself if he did.

So he pushed on, looking like a moron running so fast that he was just a handsome blur with great hair.

...

Alec took to the stage. The piano was set to the side, the drum set to the other, his guitar on its stand, the curtain beginning to rise as the crowd cheered and applauded. He took a deep breath and walked to the piano, taking his position as the crowd fell silent and the lights blinded him.

Looking out at the audience, his heart in his throat, he saw that Magnus wasn't there. He gasped under his breath, trying to send some sort of telepathic message or heavenward prayer for his strength to burst through that door.

His eyes met Camille's from backstage and she smiled as he began to play.

The audience was silent as the notes flew over them and soon enough, Alecs honey smooth voice came with it.

Sister Christian oh the time has come

And you know that you're the only one to say

Okay

Where you going what you looking for

You know those boys don't wanna play no more with you

Its true

The drummer, Julian, came in with the heavy climbing beats as Alex got up from the piano and grilled his guitar, as the drums reached it climax, he fell into that blissful rhythm of his guitar and burst into the chorus, some of the audience singing along. He smiled though his heart was breaking and the song wore on.

As the big guitar solo came and the dancers flew behind him, he tried to lose himself in the music and drown his pain to get ready for the big finish. But with every strum, every riff, he was losing it. He'd been wrong. Not having Magnus here would cost him everything.

But it seemed that for once, heaven heard his prayers as he looked up at a small light at the back of the hall, where a door opened. And through it spilled a tight shirted, skinny jeaned guy with awesome spiked hair, a heaving chest and shining green eyes.

Magnus. Magnus was here! He felt his heart soar and he bit his lip as the song reached its high point. He jumped from his platform and played his guitar hard, singing with everything he had as the song drew to a close. He knew Magnus was watching him. He had to do him proud.

Leaning back over the piano, Alec bought the song to its beautiful ending, holding the long note of final words perfectly, strong and flawless as the crowd went wild and cheered.

Though he had no time to appreciate it because the lights dimmed for the briefest moment and they flew into their diamond formation as Bohemian Rhapsody filled the air.

Alec could breathe a little now. Although he still had a few of the highest lines and the epic guitar solo to conquer. But with Magnus here, he was invincible.

Mamma mia, Mamma mia, Mamma mia, let me go

Beelzebub has a devil out aside for me, for me, for me!

Alec leapt forwards and caught the guitar that sprang from a spring beneath the stage and he rocked out with that iconic solo like no one was watching. The song flared around him, the crowds cheered and clapped and sang along and the song diminished into the subtle notes the piano one last time as the last was sung.

It ended with a flash of white light and the crowd went wild again. They were back in formation as their third and final song began.

The upbeat drums and guitar tune filled the air and soon their collective voices harmonised with the many 'uh oh!'s at the start.

The dance was crazy this time. Everyone was paired up and girls were flipping around and guys were skidding across the stage. Everyone had lines to sing and it came together effortlessly. Then Alecs first bit came again and he took a deep breath, working through the major stitch in his side.

He had a funny little back and forth with Camille in which they laughed and smiled.

Still care about your hair

And the car you drive

Doesn't matter if your 16

Or 35

Reese Witherspoon, she's the prom queen

Bill Gates, captain of the chess team

Jack Black, the clown

And Brad Pitt, the quarterback

I've seen it all before

I WANT MY MONEY BACK!

The rest of the song was a blur of black and white and energy and rock. And it was amazing. Alec loved it, every second, right to the final:

HIGH SCHOOL NEVER ENDS!

And the ending poses they pulled together in their group. Alec was in the centre, arms above his head, clenched in a fist and his head tipped back, his chest heaving and fingers bleeding from guitar strings.

And as he opened his eyes and looked out at the wild crowd, he saw the only thing that mattered.

Magnus was beaming at him, biting his lip with a hand over his heart. Alec smiled and they shared everything they felt in that glance. As Alecs group began to walk away, he turned to Magnus and pointed to himself, before making a heart with his hands and pointing at Magnus.

I love you.

Magnus smiled and mouthed it back, before jumping up and down and screaming like a rabid fangirl with Ragnor, Izzy and Jace.

...

Magnus watched Alec slip off stage with tears on his eyes and his heart pounding. He turned to Ragnor.

"Can you get me back stage?"

Ragnor sighed and nodded.

Magnus squealed and smiled. He had to see Alec, he had tell him that he loved him. He had to hold him and kiss him and apologise and everything.

And as he descended the stairs and slipped through the side stage door and saw that leather jacket and messy black hair, he felt his heart melt again. Like he was meeting Alec for the very first time all over again.

Alec turned around when he heard the door open and froze. He smiled and tears filled his eyes as he was met with a sight that took his breath away. As looking at Magnus always did.

With a shared smile, Alec gestured with his head for Magnus to follow him and he led him to a small dressing room that was empty.

Once they were inside, silence fell and their eyes met.

"You came."

"Of course. You needed me."

Then something in the air changed and Alec bit his lip. Magnus licked his lips and breathed hard.

Being apart really was an impossibility for these two. Though, as the other groups performed leaving them with an hour of freedom, it also proved to have a very amazing after shock...