CHAPTER 5

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN SHADOWHUNTERS. ALL RIGHTS ARE CASSANDRA CLARES.

Apologies that this chapter took so long to publish. I keep having issues with my laptop.

Alec sat with a massive smile on his face, even the boring architecture class couldn't ruin how happy he felt right now. He hadn't felt this happy in a long time. Though the thought of his parents hating him, was always in the back of his mind. He acted like it didn't worry him. But of course, it did. They were his parents, they were meant to love him, regardless. He hadn't done anything wrong. He was finally brave enough to admit who he was. How could his parents hate him for that? Parents should want their kids to be themselves, to be happy. He snapped out of his negative thoughts when he felt his phone vibrate. Pushing the unpleasant thoughts to the back of his mind, he reached into his pocket to retrieve his phone.

Usual place for lunch?

It was Izzy. Since Alec started university, he and Izzy would have lunch together every week. Even though she and Jace spent nearly every weekend at his, he never got sick of spending time with his siblings. He slyly replied to his little sister. Meet you there at 1. Professor Starkweather hated the use of mobile phones in his classes, unless it was an emergency. He glanced at the clock and sighed, he had 45 minutes left of this hell. He was starving. He would often miss breakfast and be fine, but today he was really regretting it. He felt his phone go off again. He picked it up, making sure Starkweather didn't see. The smile from earlier had now returned, it was Magnus.

Hey blue eyes, missing you already. Fancy doing something later?

Alec couldn't help but blush, Magnus had that affect on him. He typed out his reply and pressed send. I'm spending the afternoon with Izzy. I'm free after though, what did you have in mind?

Magnus replied in seconds. Dinner at mine? 6 o'clock? I'm an excellent cook.

Can't wait. See you later. Alec wasn't good at flirting over text, or in person. He preferred keeping his replies short and sweet.

Finally, his class ended, he felt relieved. He was excited to tell Izzy about his morning with Magnus, and that he was seeing him again tonight. He knew Izzy would be delighted for him, but he also knew she would brag about the fact that it's because of her that they met. She would never let him forget that. He put his earphones in and blasted Adam Lambert. Magnus had raved about how amazing his music was, so Alec decided to give him a listen. He found that Adam Lambert reminded him of Magnus. They shared the same style and confidence. He arrived at the restaurant where he was meeting his sister. It wasn't far from his university and normally always got there before Izzy. He was about to walk in and get a table for them, like he usually did, when he heard his name being shouted. He turned around and saw Izzy walking towards him. She was wearing black leather pants and a bright red tank top with black high heeled boots. Her long black hair was held up in a neat ponytail.

"You're late again, Iz"

Izzy laughed, "we pretty much got here at the same time big brother. Let's go in, I'm starving."

They were seated at their usual table. Due to their parents being good friends with the owner, they often got their meals at a discount, which made coming here so often cheap. Izzy had worked through the menu, trying everything they had to offer at least once. Alec chose to stick with what he knew he liked. He would occasionally try some of the food his sister ordered, but this was mostly to stop her nagging him about it. They placed their order, Alec went with the traditional cheese burger with chunky chips, and Izzy chose to get some pasta dish with a funny name. He liked the fact that his sister never bothered with diets, or not eating carbs. She would often eat more than he did, and she never gained any weight. Admittedly, he was a little jealous about this. Even though Alec had never bothered with the gym, like most guys his age did. He liked to eat healthy and keep fit by playing basketball and running five miles every day.

"Spill. What happened with Magnus, this morning?" Izzy always got straight to the point.

Alec felt his heart flutter at the mention of Magnus' name. He felt a little nervous. He took a sip of his diet coke and begun telling his sister everything. He chose to leave out any sensitive information, as he didn't want to share Magnus' personal details, without his permission. Izzy couldn't contain her excitement when Alec told her about their kiss. As always, she wanted all the details. Alec didn't mind though, this is what his relationship was like with his little sister. They shared everything.

"He wants to cook dinner for me...tonight."

Izzy noticed the slight sound of uncertainty in her brother's voice. She could tell he was feeling nervous. "You don't have to feel nervous Alec. This is a good thing, he wants to spend time with you, just the two of you. He likes you." Alec smiled, his sister somehow always knew what he is thinking and feeling.

"That's what makes me nervous Iz. I don't exactly have a lot of experience with these sorts of things. What if I mess it up?" he spoke softly.

Izzy reached over and grabbed her brother's hand. "You won't. Just be yourself, exactly how you have been. He seems to like it." She smiled at him. "Thanks, Iz"

They were ravenous by the time their food arrived. They mostly ate in silence, with the occasional murmur about how good the food was. They chose not to get any dessert, as they were full. They paid the bill and left. Alec walked Izzy to the train station. They talked about Izzy's fashion design classes, she was taking at Manhattan College. She was the creative one in the family. Alec had some talent, but not a lot. Arriving outside the station, he gave his little sister a hug and promised to call her tomorrow, with updates. She playfully punched him on his arm and said he better 'or else'. He took a slow walk back to his apartment, listening to Adam Lambert and thinking about tonight, about Magnus.

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