Hi everyone! Sorry about how long the update took, I've been pretty busy. I really hope you all enjoy this chapter – it made me soooo nervous. I think you'll see why though.
Disclaimer: Cassie Clare is the amazing author of this series and Fall At Your Feet is by Crowded House/Boy and Bear (I prefer the Boy and Bear version, which is what this one is based off)
Chapter 8
Fall At Your Feet
"Annamarie," Robert whispered against her shoulder, massaging his way down her bare arms. Goosebumps rose under his touch. "Wake up, sweetheart. It's time to wake up."
"Rob," she groaned, struggling to open her eyes.
"Come on, beautiful. Let me see those gorgeous eyes of yours," he teased, kissing his way up her neck and smoothing her golden hair down and out of the way of the path his lips so desperately wanted to travel.
"Mhmm, you need to stop or I might need a round three." Annamarie murmured sleepily, rolling onto her back and moving her hands to cover herself.
"No you don't," Robert interrupted the movement and pinned her hands down beside her head. "No hiding your beauty from me, Anna."
"You are such a sook in the sack," Annamarie giggled before yawning, tendrils of her hair stretched over the soft pillows.
"Don't deny that you love it," Robert playfully growled.
"You might need to remind me," Annamarie purposefully eyed his lips before her travels travelled back up to his.
"You are a vixen, Annamarie." Robert retorted, grabbing her naked thigh and pressing himself against her. His lips descended down her body and found themselves attached to the warmth between her legs, leaving the woman withering under his touch.
Alec sat in his chair, feeling exhausted and definitely not ready for this concert. His eyes were shut as Helen fixed his eyeliner, almost sending him off to sleep from the gentle strokes. Helen hummed cheerfully, pausing every few moments to check that the lines looked symmetrical. Alec opened one eye when she went to dip the pen in more ink. He was used to her being in a pleasant mood, but this was more than just being happy.
"What's got you in such a happy mood?" He muttered, trying to take his mind of his nerves.
"Didn't Aline tell you?" Helen started applying more eyeliner, so he quickly shut his both eyes again. "She told me everything about what happened between you two. I'm sorry for not replying to your texts about it or making such a big fuss. She and I kissed and made up…until my siblings ruined the fun. But still. We're officially a couple. She even came out to her parents and is saying she wants to wait a few weeks before we come out as a couple. I think she's considering coming out publically soon though."
"I'm glad to hear that," Alec smiled at her, trying to quell his nausea. Looks like he'll be the one coming out first, he guessed that Aline would decide whether or not it was a good idea after she sees the public's reaction to his news.
"You'll win him over, Alexander. Just tell him the truth and he'll accept it. It's Magnus, I've known him for years." She whispered, winking at him. "Tonight will blow his socks off and he will be so touched that someone did that for him. Some of his previous lovers treated him really badly, so you'll definitely be a change."
Alec gaped at her while she rambled on, "I'm guessing Aline told you everything?"
"Yep," Helen replied as she finished with his eyeliner. "We had a heart to heart before I caught the plane."
"Hopefully this plan works," Alec groaned, looking at himself in the mirror and shifting uncomfortably.
Helen had made the eyeliner and eyeshadow around his eyes dark and dramatic, while his hair had that fashionable just-been-fucked appearance. He was dressed in black skinny legged jeans and a white t-shirt with multiple leather bracelets wrapped around his wrists. The only thing he really liked about his outfit was his black boots.
"You look good," Helen told him, "I'm done here. You still have twenty minutes before one of the assistants will call you to wait at the side of the stage. Good luck."
"I'm so excited, it's our first Alexander Lightwood concert and we're seeing it in London," Camille grinned from where she was sitting. They had pretty good seats, close to the left hand side of the stage. They were surrounded by other fans, the air buzzing with anticipation and excitement.
"Isabelle clearly pulled some strings to get us these seats," Ragnor noted, seeing how the angle they were sitting as was almost perfect to see most of the stage. It was an added bonus that they were also close.
"Definitely," Magnus agreed, when the lights suddenly started to dim.
The audience cheered when a screen at the back of the stage came to live and blared one of Alec's older songs, Drops of Jupiter. The image on the screen was fuzzy until it revealed it was Alec holding a camera, as if taking a selfie and smiling. It the changed to video of him singing and dancing across the stage. His voice spoke over the top of the sight, "I have so much to thank for my fans for, my friends for and definitely my family. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here, singing for all you amazing people."
The song came to the chorus and the video swapped to one of him, Jace, Izzy and Max when they were younger and playing at the beach. Alec was helping Max, who looked around one, stand up in the water. Then it was Alec, looking around twelve and playing a grand piano and singing Hallelujah. Photos of the Lightwoods popped onto the screen, where they're all different ages. It went back to a video that made the crowd aww loudly, where Alec was a little baby. He was gurgling and cooing with a big smile on his face as a very young Maryse held him close and spoke to him in baby talk. She laughed loudly when he grabbed a strand of her dark hair and yanked on it gently before he yelled out, "Mama."
"I'm here, sweetheart." Maryse cooed, kissing Alec on the cheek and bouncing him slightly.
Then it was a video of him when he appeared to be around two years old, with messy dark hair and big blue eyes. His cheeks were chubby and his baby teeth were showing. Robert lying on the floor next to him, hair thick and black compared to his greying self now. Robert was tickling baby Alec as the little boy giggled. Maryse's voice could be heard, "be careful with him, Robbie."
Magnus felt a gentle smile rise to his face at the sight of tiny Alexander. Once again, the video altered and they saw Alec trotting along a long hallway as he was being led into a hospital room with Robert. Alec had clearly recognised someone in the room, because he suddenly had a huge grin on his face. It was replaced by a cautious look and he stepped back, pressing himself against his father's legs/ "Who's that?" Little Alec asked, seeing his mother sitting on the hopsital bed, holding a bundle of white and pink blankets.
"This is Isabelle, she's your baby sister." Maryse told him gently, moving the blankets so that he could see her pale face with bright pink cheeks better. Her dark hair stood out against the white and pink material.
"She's pretty," Alec replied steadily, nodding his head to add to his point, causing the audience to coo again.
It then showed a video of him and Izzy swinging on rope attached to a large tree, both cackling as they tried to go high and higher. Izzy's hair was long and flew behind her in the wind, while Alec's cheeks were bright red from the exhilaration of the game. The video changed to one of a door opening slowly and someone sneaking inside a room. Maryse voice echoed around the stadium, "Alexander? Isabelle? What happened here?"
Izzy, who appeared to be around four, was standing in the bright pink room with lipstick in her hand and all over Alec's lips. His cheeks were maroon and eyes surrounding by bright blue eye shadow. He had bows scattered throughout his hair and a scowl on his face. Izzy was beaming proudly, "I put makeup on him, Mummy."
"How did you get to Mummy's makeup, Izzy?" Maryse asked, attempting to sound firm.
"I found it. In the bathroom! The bathroom!" Izzy jumped and licked around her mouth, proud of herself. Her hair was in pigtails, with large pink bows that matched Alec's, on either side. "Alecy is pretty boy now."
"Your Alecy is a pretty boy, hey?" Maryse went along with it, humour filling her voice.
"Mhmm," Izzy hummed. "Mummy think he's a pretty boy?"
"My big boy is always pretty," Maryse assured, giggling when Alec made a face. "I love you, Izzy."
"Love you too, Mama." She replied quickly, waddling over to give Maryse a hug.
"I love you, Alecy." Maryse added, giggling when Alec merely huffed.
It returned to Alec holding the camera, "I hope you enjoy the show and I want to hear you scream."
The clip ended as the stage lit up, the musicians starting to play the background music for Alec's song Scream. The audience went wild when Alec came out of a trap door on floor of the stage. He was bouncing in time to the song and grinning. He brought the microphone up to his mouth, his accent crisp and proper like always. "London, thank you for coming."
The audience cried out at the top of their lungs, excited for him to start singing. The feeling of the bass drum thrummed through the seats, building up the adrenaline. Magnus grabbed his phone and quickly took a photo of Alec, appearing confident and in control.
I see you over there, so hypnotic
Thinking 'bout what I'd do to that body
I'd get you like
Ooh baby baby, ooh baby baby,
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Got no drink in my hand
But I'm wasted
Getting drunk of the thought of you naked
I'd get you like
Ooh baby baby, ooh baby baby,
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Alec's strutted to the front of the stage as his dancers joined him, dressed in red and black themed costumes. They stood behind him, all in a line. Every few beats their hands would rotate and change, practiced skilfully. The crowd roared at the impressive sight. Alec stepped away from the line and they all got into formation, standing into two rows and doing their own contemporary routine.
And I've tried to fight it, to fight it
But you're so magnetic, magnetic
Got one life, just live it, just live it
Now relax, and get on your back
"Are you ready for this, London?" Alec yelled when there was a moment before the chorus started. The spectators' shouts thundered around the arena. Camille had her phone and was snapchatting the chorus, turning the camera away from Alec to point it at herself at Magnus. She kissed her best friend on the cheek right as Magnus winked before sticking his tongue out, feeling like a teenager.
Camille giggled, peeking up at her best friend and stating, "your tongue is green, Mags."
"Probably from the vodka slushy I had earlier," Magnus admitted and she threw her head back and laughed. This trip really had sparked a change in her.
"You two are so cringey," Ragnor shouted out the music.
Camille rolled her eyes, "cringey isn't even a word, Fell."
If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna turn right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream
Alec crouched and high fived fans in the front rows, his ass looking amazing in his pants. Magnus knew that the fan pages on Tumblr dedicated to Alexander Lightwood's ass would be having a fieldtrip right now. Of course, Magnus had never searched these pages up or didn't spend his weekends drooling at videos purely devoted to the heavenly sight. Alec even blessed one fan girl with a kiss on the cheek. Magnus bit the inside of his cheek, trying to stop his jealousy from striking him.
Kill the lights, shut 'em off
You're electric
Devil eyes telling me, "Come and get it."
I'll have you like
Ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Girl tonight you're the prey
I'm the hunter
Take you here, take you there, take you under
Imagine me whispering in your ear
That I wanna take off all your clothes and put something on ya.
Alec started grinding against the back of one of the female dancers, who started twerking along with him. He cheekily smacked her ass before spinning around and moving towards his musicians. What surprised Magnus was that danced with the keyboard player, who was bobbing in-time to the beat. The dancing was similar to how he was with the female dancer – the two men weren't being prudish, that's for sure. A frown rose to Magnus' face and he inwardly chastised himself. He can't get jealous every time Alec flirts with someone else. The two men separated, both clearly amused.
And I've tried to fight it, to fight it
But you're so magnetic, magnetic
Got one life, just live it, just live it
Now relax, and get on your back
Alec got down onto his knees before lying into his back, curving his spin and changing his expression so that it almost looked like he was pretending to orgasm. Magnus flushed, that wasn't his sweet little Alec. He didn't know how to feel about this act. A part of him wished that it was something that he'd be the only one to see.
"God, that's a hot sight." Ragnor licked his lips, yelping with Magnus whacked him in the stomach.
"Oi, no perving." He hissed, making his best friends giggle.
"Claiming him now, are you, Mags?" Camille mocked.
Magnus couldn't help but subtly flip the birdy at her.
If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna turn right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Yeah, ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream...
Alec began to dance in unison with his dancers, performing complicated moves that made the crowd scream even more. The lights at the back of the stage flashed and altered quickly, before turning into strobe lights. The colour of the lights became a silvery white and all other stage lights disappeared. The effect was bold, making the dancer's movements psychedelic. Their movements were intoxicating and looking like they were in slow motion, but Magnus knew it was just the lighting. His eyes almost hurt from the constant blinking of lights, but he couldn't look away. The audience were screaming as the male back up dancing a fancy back flip, followed by the females and then Alec. Everyone around Magnus was shrieking when Alec did the flip, all impressed. The lights went back to normal as soon as Alec's feet touch the ground again and Magnus relaxed, his eyes no longer stinging. Alec continued singing as the dancers weaved their way around him, taking it in turns to impress the crowds.
Out louder, scream (Usher) louder (if you wanna scream)
Louder, louder, louder, louder
Hey, somebody scream out with me (if you wanna scream)
If you wanna scream, yeah
Let me know and I'll take you there
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna turn right
Hope you're ready to go all night
Get you going like
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby
If you wanna scream
Flames burst to life at the sides of the stage, making the crowd even livelier. Alec posed with his dancers, all with serious expressions. The audience was loving the energy. A few seconds later, he stepped back, leaving his position. Magnus watched, seeing the way he easily impressed the crowds. But then Alexander said something he never planned.
"I loved hearing all your singing, you guys sounded amazing. I must say, London, I have been so excited to come perform in my home town again. I've missed it here! There's something I want to let you know, though. Tonight, you're going to learn a few things about me that I've never shared publically, or even to some family or friends before." Magnus gaped at where Alec was standing…surely Alec wasn't saying what he thought he was?
"I would've thought he'd be more subtle when he brings that blonde whore around," Maryse muttered, eyes narrowed on the book sitting in her lap. "He'll get caught and the whole world will find out. Our name will be tarnished."
Andrew, the young employer who was only a few years older than Alexander, rolled over in the bed. He rested his head in the palm of his hand while he gazed at the older woman. "Maryse, he probably thinks the same when he hears us at night."
"He is completely oblivious when it comes to us, Andrew. Trust me, I know my husband, but I'd like to keep it that way," Maryse stated, throwing her book on the floor. "I can't read this right now. I can't do anything."
"I can think of something you could do…or should I say someone?" Andrew suggested, smirking, placing a hand on her hip and tugging her close to him.
"You boys and your hormones," Maryse murmured when he moved to kneel over her.
"You know why I'm better than Robert? I never give you any of that fake lovey dovey shit he and that French burrito go on about," Andrew hissed onto Maryse' ear, grabbing her hands and yanking them above her head.
"French burrito?" Maryse repeated, slightly amused.
Andrew grinned, "well, she's not exactly curvaceous. I'd call her plump. Unlike you. You are fit and in terrific shape."
"I'm glad you think so." Maryse replied, "if Annamarie is a burrito, what am I?"
"A bun," Andrew said simply. "And I'm the sausage. Ready to slip into you."
A smirk rose to Maryse's lips but right when Andrew moved to line up with her hole, there was a knock on the door. "Mrs Lightwood, I'm sorry but it's your son."
Helen moved to stand next to Izzy and Jace, who were in the wings of the stage. They were watching their brother, pride on their faces. Right when the song finished and the audience cheered and the terrified look that replaced the smile on Alec's face told them that he was nearing the halfway mark of the show. This was where he planned to come out to the crowd, and Jace had agreed to record it and post it onto social media straight away. The phone was already set up in the blonde's hand, prepared for the video to go onto Instagram, Twitter and Facebook immediately.
"I'm going to go check my phone quickly," Helen told the Lightwoods, who nodded, their eyes refusing to stray from Alec's form.
Helen carefully made her way around sound equipment and props, the area pitch black except for the rays of light coming off the stage. Dancers stood to the side, waiting for their cue. They recognised her and sent waves in her direction, which she returned happily. She sighed in relief when she reached the door that would take her out of the stage space. Opening it gently, she tiptoed out and shut it quietly behind it. She took a few moments to let her eyes adjust to the sudden light, but otherwise, her body relaxed and she headed off towards her destination.
Right when she reached the stairwell to take her to the dressing rooms, two very stressed, highly on edge figures with dark hair made their way up. The makeup artist immediately recognised them and knew that they had found out about Alec's plan – something that everyone had tried to avoid. Maryse heels stabbed at the floor, the sound reverberating in Helen's ears. Robert seemed a lot more withdrawn, his steps not as purposeful as his wife's. Helen licked her lips, trying to come up with an idea to stop them. She was hoping that they wouldn't realise who she really was when she leapt in their way, blocking them.
"I'm sorry but do you have a backstage pass?" She yelled suddenly, her voice echoing around the stairwell. Helen winced inwardly, that was a way to start off on the wrong foot.
"Pardon me, girl?" Marsye' blue eyes flashed dangerously. All Helen could thing was that she and Isabelle looked so alike when they were furious. "Do you know who we are?"
"It doesn't matter who you are, what matters is whether you have a backstage pass or not." Helen argued, trying to sound educated in the subject. She showed them the pass attached to a string that was wrapped around a belt loop on her jeans. Her finger was purposefully covering where it said her name and status as makeup and hair stylist. "No pass, no way to getting backstage. Sorry."
"Now you listen to me," Marsye lowered her voice and pointed at Helen. "You will let us pass-"
"Only if you have the required I.D. Otherwise you're an occupational health and safety issue and I will need to call security to remove you from the premises. We can't risk having unauthorised people backstage, Ma'am. Surely you'd understand, after coming from an entertainment background." Helen found the Lightwood parents so different from their children, in a very unpleasant manner. "If that is all, may I request you return to your seats? Thank you."
The Lightwoods gaped at her, clearly unused to being spoken to so disrespectfully. Helen couldn't help but think hurry up and get to it, Alexander.
Alec was halfway through the concert and thriving off the adrenaline rush. He danced around the stage, loving the way that the audience screamed his name. It felt different, performing and knowing that Magnus was in the crowd, watching. Everything Alec did, he realised he did it to impress Magnus. Which was probably why he was doing fancy rolls and back flips…and dancing dirtily…and doing everything he could to get the crowd roaring with ecstasy. But when he peeked at the order of the songs on his page, he couldn't help but feel nausea return to him when it was time for the big reveal.
"Earlier in the show, I told you that I had some big things I wanted to tell you. Something that has never been revealed before." He took in a deep breath. "For years, I have lied to you about a part of me that I was too afraid of to admit. I am so sorry for that. It wasn't fair of me to preach being true to yourself when I didn't follow that. But, tonight, I want to change that."
He looked over his shoulder and saw Izzy and Jace on the side, the case on Jace's phone glistening in the light as he recorded him. Izzy sent him a thumbs up, mouthing, "you can do this."
"And that brings me to this very moment. London. America. The whole world. I want to tell you all this: I have lied about who owns my heart. I have lied about what I look for in a person. I lied. It isn't okay but now I'm fixing that. The kiss between myself and the amazing Aline Penhallow? That was nothing than a friend helping her friend come to the realisation that he is gay." Alec said it clearly, leaving no room for interpretations or confusion.
The audience were silent for a moment before they began to cheer loudly. A chant echoed around the room, "we. Love. You. We. Love. You."
Alec felt his eyes become watery, "I love you guys too. All of you. I am gay and there's a man that has stolen my heart, from the first moment our eyes met. You know who you are and I just want to let you know that nothing will ever stop me from caring about you. Fever? Enchanted? They were written for him. It was always him. And now there's another song written for him and I want you to know this from the start. This song is called Fall At Your Feet. Enjoy."
"No," Maryse shrieked, shoving Helen to the side. The blonde woman fell to her knees, catching herself on the hand rail before she nearly toppled all the way down the stairs. Alexander's voice echoed in the stairway. I am gay. A victorious smile came to Helen's face, despite her body beginning to ache from the impact.
"It's too late, Mrs Lightwood." She yelled, groaning at the pain in her knee.
"It's never too late," Maryse snarled, striding up the stairs and towards the entry to the stage.
"Dammit," Helen hissed, remembering that her phone was still in the dressing room and that she was left alone with Alexander's father. There was something in Robert's eyes when he caught sight of Helen looking pathetic. His eyes softened and he looked between her and the direction of his wife. In a split second decision, he found himself kneeling before the makeup artist.
"I apologise for her rather erratic behaviour." Robert murmured. "Can I help you stand? You really should have ice on your knee."
"Erratic?" Helen winced at the throbbing pain. "More like bat-shit crazy."
Robert sent her a wiry grin, "that too, Helen."
Her head shot up in shock, "you know my name?"
"You are my children's stylist." Robert shrugged, "put your arm around me. I'll help you get to wherever you can rest."
"Why didn't you say something?" Helen asked when her arm wrapped around his shoulders and he went to help her stand. Both her legs collapsed underneath her and she swore.
"Language like a sailor, my wife would hate you even more because of that." Robert kidded weakly before scooping her up into his arms. Helen yelped. "I know your name because you reminded me of someone I cared about from the first moment I saw you."
"Is that why you didn't follow your wife on her rampage?" Helen questioned as he descended down the steps.
"That and I don't agree with her antics. She's been insane for years now. Believe it or not, Maryse wasn't like this when we first met. She was humble and sweet, it was once the fame set in that she changed. She practically survived off it. I was never like that though, I tried to escape it. Maryse made sure to change that though. She's not the same woman I fell in love with all those years ago," Robert muttered and Helen stayed quiet in his arms.
The drums started playing before Kaelie joined in on the acoustic guitar. Alec played electric, strumming a few chords but mainly focusing on the riff he'd been working on days before. They had hired a professional banjo player for the night, who joined in on a different riff. The audience was screaming as the lights faded to a gently red. On the wings of the stage, Izzy and Jace were bopping in time and laughing at their antics when they heard stomping behind them. Alec stepped towards the microphone and started singing
Whenever I fall at your feet.
All instruments, except for piano cut out, adding a dramatic effect. Raphael sang the harmony and the crowd roared. Alec was grinning widely, clutching the microphone as it was held up by the microphone stand.
"What are you doing, Mum?" Izzy hissed, glowering at the darkhaired woman.
"We need to stop this nonsense," Maryse snarled, "or he'll ruin us all."
"It's too late," Jace retorted darkly, "you're too late. He's already gone and said it."
"And Alec being gay doesn't ruin us," Izzy added starkly, crossing her arms over her chest.
I'm really close tonight
And I feel like I'm moving inside him.
Lying in the dark
Jordon started playing strumming on the bass, the lights changing to gold. The crowd clapped in-time to the beat as they got into the song. The bass guitar was loud in Alec's ear and he could feel the vibrations it caused travel through the ground.
I think that I'm beginning to know him.
Let it go
I'll be there when you call
All the instruments stopped again, except for piano. All of the musicians sang harmonies, although Alec's voice sounded more emotional than the others as he tried to convey his feelings. He wanted Magnus to know that this song was for him.
"This is barbaric," Maryse snapped, "first I was stopped by the annoying security worker with ears shaped like an elf's-"
"Shaped like an elf's?" Jace repeated before his eyes widened with recognition. "Helen."
"You know that creature?" Maryse spat out, "her parents failed to teach her etiquette."
"Maybe it was yours who failed to teach you that," Izzy remarked sassily, moving to stand in-between Maryse and the stage. "You won't stop this, Mum. I won't let you."
And whenever I fall at your feet
Won't you let your tears rain down on me?
Whenever I touch your slow turning pain
The drums and bass all returned to the piece, Mark and Jordan grinning at each other. Alec's eyes were watering – this song was so much easier than he expected. This was the first time he was truly being himself onstage. The first time he was Alexander Lightwood, a gay singer who wasn't ashamed of himself anymore. He hoped that Magnus was feeling the emotion and seeing how Alec was removing some of his barriers for him.
You're hiding from me now
There's something in the way that you're talking
Kaelie, Raphael and Alec all started playing again, building the excitement in the room. In his seat, Magnus could feel tears dribble down his cheeks. Alec had done this for him? He didn't believe it at first, until Camille nudged him and yelled, "do you believe him now?"
Alec looked gorgeous on the stage and he was gentle. He wasn't acting all tough like usual. Everything about him was so…Alec. It was very much like the man that Magnus had met in the diner. It was the man that had complimented him in the classroom and laughed at his antics. Alec had found him funny – something that Woosley never did. Alec had danced with him and been romantic, even if unintentional. All Magnus remembers is the way Woosley would shove him down on the bed, bite him and have his way with Magnus. But Alec was pure. Alec was soft and loving. Alec was a completely different story than Woosley Scott.
"I do," Magnus muttered, although his blonde friend didn't hear him.
The words don't sound right
But I hear them all moving inside you
Know
I'll be waiting when you call
Alec had no clue where Magnus was sitting and he wished he did. He wished that he could show him properly. Show the world of his feelings for the glittery man who stole his heart. The lights on the stage changed to green and gold, casting an ethereal glow over Alec's skin.
"He's so beautiful," Magnus murmured, unable to take his eyes off the younger man.
"This is insane," Maryse yelled, trying to push past Jace, who threw his camera to Izzy and wrapped his arms around Maryse, holding her back.
"No one stops my brother from being himself and being happy. No one," the blonde swore seriously, glaring at his mother.
"You're pathetic, Jonathan." Maryse sneered, struggling in his arms.
"At least I'm not heartless," he growled, just loud enough for her to hear. She stopped fighting him and stared up into his golden eyes, her own blue orbs wide with shock.
"Security," Izzy was speaking into Jace's phone, "I wish to have someone removed from the premises. She's causing harm. Yes. Immediately. Yes. Thank you."
Hey, whenever I fall at your feet
Won't you let your tears rain down on me?
Whenever I touch your slow turning pain
The crowd were starting to sing along as they learnt the melody. Eventually the whole stadium was singing, creating an epic vibe. Magnus watched as the stage lights changed to the colours of the rainbow and the crowd cheered at the sign of gay pride. Alec was beaming as the band got into the song more. The whole stadium was filled with the colour of the rainbow, as Magnus found himself suddenly bright pink.
"Bright pink is so not my colour," Ragnor grumbled with a smile on his face. "But I have to admit, the boy sure knows how to win back a heart."
"But has he succeeded?" Camille asked, raising an eyebrow towards Magnus.
The finger of blame has turned upon itself
And I'm more than willing to offer myself
Do you want my presence or need my help?
Who knows where that might lead
I fall.
Alec's head had tilted back and he appeared liberated. Everyone knew that he finally felt free after the chains of the secrets he held had finally been released. He didn't see the argument going on between his siblings and mother, nor did he see the moment Magnus' look of thoughtfulness turned to one of acceptance and adoration.
"You'd turn against your Mother like that, Isabelle?" Maryse scoffed, trying to release herself from Jace's grip again.
"She's doing it to save her brother from a life of sadness, Maryse." Robert said from behind them, tone grave.
The Lightwoods whirled around, not expecting him to stand there and take Alec's side. "What are you going on about, Robert?" Maryse derided. "This isn't okay-"
"No, your behaviour isn't. You used me to become famous, you refuse to accept your children's true selves, you are hypocritical and cruel. You even knocked poor Helen down the stairs – she could've died if she landed on her head." Robert barked and Izzy, Jace and Maryse gaped at him, unused to seeing him angry. "This is enough, Maryse. Your greed and lust for fame is making you crazy."
Whenever I fall at your feet
Won't you let your tears rain down on me?
Whenever I touch your slow turning pain
Whenever I fall (at your feet)
Whenever I fall
Alec finished the song, the rainbow lights no longer flashing but staying static. He grinned as the crowd jumped to their feet and cheered for him. He waved and yelled into the microphone, "thank you so much for your love and support, London."
In his seat, Magnus was trying to hide his tears. He turned to Camille, "he has succeeded. I need to see him."
She smirked, "it's a good thing that we have backstage passes then, isn't it?"
The audience were slowly making their way out, gossip buzzing between them. Alexander Lightwood is gay. Magnus knew that this subject was going to be in the papers for weeks to come now. He stood up carefully, moving to take one last picture of the stage before they headed off. Camille was making sure everything was in her bag while Ragnor stretched his legs.
"I love the stadium and entertainment we just had, but surely they can do something to improve our comfort." He grumbled, checking his phone for messages.
Camille went to stand, but before she took a step, her legs collapsed from underneath her. Magnus went to catch her, but Ragnor beat him to it. His arms wrapped around her waist and he pulled her up to his chest, holding her tightly. Camille let out a groan, and for the first time in many years, blushed. Magnus gaped at the two of them. Since when did Ragnor make Camille blush? And she wasn't trying to bite his head off for touching her.
"You already, Belcourt?" Ragnor questioned quietly, and she nodded, gazing up at him.
"I'll be fine," she whispered, a blonde ringlet falling in front of her face.
Ragnor slowly pushed the hair aside and tucked it behind her ear, smiling. "That's the spirit."
Magnus gawked, preparing himself for Camille to scream at Ragnor. Instead she didn't. She did something far more confusing. She laughed. Suddenly, the giggle ended just as soon as it started and she jumped away from Ragnor, clearing her throat. His arms dropped to his side and she smoothed her top down.
"We best go cash in these backstage passes, hey?" She suggested weakly, striding past Ragnor and Magnus, heading down the steps.
Magnus stared at Ragnor, "my dear little cabbage, what just happened?"
Ragnor licked his lips and slowly looked at Magnus, "I have no clue."
"Mum pushed you down the stairs?" Alec yelled, eyes full of fire.
Helen sat in the dressing room, ice on her knee which was resting on a chair. "She tried to, I caught myself on the hand bar before I fell all the way down."
"You do realise you can press charges, right?" Jace told her, and she nodded.
"Pressing charges against Maryse Lightwood, though? I think not." Helen joked lightly, but her voice was overshadowed by the screaming outside of the dressing room. "I was surprised that your father took my side."
"I have the feeling that he's been hiding a few things from us. Especially how he feels about some of mum's antics." Izzy stated, grabbing Helen's hand and rubbing it soothingly. "Do you need anything?"
Helen shook her head, "I'm fine, Iz. Seriously. I have everything I need so far, I'll be right. I might need to call Aline soon, though."
Alec groaned, "she is going to be spitting fire, Helen. I hope you realise that."
Izzy shivered, "I hope for Mum's sake that she has security around her when Aline finds her. Or there will be Hell to pay."
"She won't be that bad," Helen insisted, before noting their tense expression. "She won't…will she?"
"Aline has always been protective of those she cares about." Alec replied awkwardly.
"We just started dating, so she won't be that bad." Helen maintained firmly, sounding more like she was trying to convince herself.
"Of course, Helen." Izzy went along with it, patting her on the shoulder and flinching when there was the sound of something hitting a wall.
"I might step in soon," Jace muttered while he read a text from Clary.
"What is going on between you and the redhead?" Alec queried, sitting down on a spare seat.
"That is a good question, dear brother." Jace sighed and sat down next to Alec, slouching. "She wants to date exclusively."
"You can handle that…can't you?" Izzy murmured, sharing a weird look with Helen.
"Even when I saw with Seelie, there were no restrictions. We could do as we pleased as long as it was kept secret from the paparazzi." Jace informed them and Alec really wasn't surprised.
"Then be exclusive with Clary. You like her, don't you?" Helen recommended, rolling her eyes at Jace's inability to handle a serious relationship.
"I guess…I want to date her, but what if things turn to shit?" He argued, pouting like a child.
Alec reached over and slung his arm around Jace's shoulder, the blonde leaning into the embrace. "Then they turn to shit, so what? You'll find a new girlfriend afterwards. Don't let fear stop you from being happy."
"You sound like an old man, Alec." Izzy teased, pretending not to hear their Mother call Robert a rather unappealing name.
"I'm secretly Dumbledore," Alec winked at her when there was a knock on the door.
The door opened and Robert stood there, face flushed and skin moist. "Sorry to interrupt, but I thought I'd just let you know that your Mother and I are heading home to continue our conversation."
"Okay Dad," Izzy frowned, hugging herself.
Robert's eyes softened and his made his way over to her, kissing her on the forehead. "Love you, my Iz Bug."
Izzy's eyes shone from the rare affection, "love you too, Dad."
Robert made his way over to Jace, "make sure you come over in-time for the next match between Chelsea and Arsenal soccer teams, alright?"
"I'll hold you to that, old man." Jace retorted, ducking Robert's attempt to mess up his hair.
Robert turned to Alec, "Al, I'm proud of you for accepting who you are. Don't forget that? I may not completely understand still and I expect a long talk between the two of us…but…you'll always be my son. No matter what, Maryse says."
"Thanks Dad," Alec replied softly, watching as Robert left the room.
"Back to the topic of Clary," Izzy's eyes were directed to Jace. "Ask her out. Just do it."
"You think I should?" Jace bit his lip and the other's nodded before his usual arrogant self returned. "I totally shoulder. No one denies me, the Jace Lightwood-"
"Other than Clary," Izzy interrupted with a smirk.
"Not helping is," Alec shot back, shaking his head.
"Yes, not helping." Jace repeated, looking a little less confident.
"Honestly Jace, she likes you. You like her. Ask her out." Alec pushed, giving him a meaningful look.
There was a knock on the door and an assistant popped their head in, "Mr Lightwood, are you ready to have some meet and greets with fans?"
Alec stood up straight, "sure thing. Bring them in."
What he didn't expect was for Camille, Ragnor and Magnus to enter. His mouth dried at the sight of the sparkly man and Izzy gasped, "I forgot to mention that I gave them backstage passes to meet you. Whoops."
"I think we should give them some space, guys." Helen said softly, sending Alec a gentle smile. "Izzy, can you help me stand up? I need to go call Aline."
"And I desperately need to call Clary." Jace cried out, rushing pass the three guests. "Nice to see you again, Magnus."
"You too, Jace." Magnus chuckled, although his eyes were still on Alec.
"Fell," Camille spun around and linked her arm through Ragnor's. "I'm craving hot chocolate so badly. Come with me and get some?"
Ragnor couldn't deny Camille anything, so they left in a hurry. Magnus and Alec stood in the silent room, waiting until the door shut behind the limping Helen. Alec was the first to speak, "did you…um…enjoy the show?"
"Yeah, especially certain aspects in particular." Magnus replied, eyeing the other man. "The song you sang…"
"Fall At Your Feet?" Alec supplied and Magnus nodded.
"Was that for anyone I know?" He whispered, stepping closer to Alec.
"Do you hope it is?" Alec licked his lips and tensed slightly.
"Yes," Magnus told him. "I really do."
"Good," Alec moved closer and slowly brought his hands up to rest on Magnus' waist.
"Alexander," Magnus murmured, his eyes looking at the pink lips close to his own.
"Yes Magnus?" Alec felt his restraint falling apart as his heart pounded in his chest at their close proximity.
Magnus question was short yet tender, "can I kiss you?"
Alec merely tugged Magnus closer, Magnus' arms reaching up and draping around Alec's neck. Their noses touched and Magnus giggled, making Alec smile.
"I like your laugh," Alec admitted, going red.
"I'd like to say I like your lips, but I haven't tried them yet," Magnus retorted, licking his own seductively.
Alec swallowed thickly, trying to gain more confidence. "I…I better remedy that."
"Yes, you'd better." Magnus agreed, his eyes shutting in-time for when Alec leaned in.
Their lips touched, a spark immediately building between the two. Alec gasped, his grip on Magnus' waist tightening, causing Magnus to take advantage and tease his tongue into the other man's mouth. Alec moaned quietly and Magnus' hands travelled into his hair, gripping it. Everything felt like it was on fire. The passion. The overwhelming feeling of being complete. Magnus tasted like vaguely like peppermint chewing gum with a hint of vodka. Alec moaned into his mouth when his teeth gently nipped at his lower lip. Everything felt perfect. The moment felt like it could never end.
Alec pulled back when he needed air, both men panting, pupils dilated. "Wow."
"Yeah, wow." Magnus repeated, staring at Alec. "You continue to amaze me, Alexander."
"I can definitely say the same about you." Alec replied quietly, his hands moving to hold Magnus' removing them from his hair and placing them in-between the two men.
"I have wanted this for so long," Magnus admitted. "Well…a week or two but it felt long."
"I completely understand what you mean," Alec chuckled self-consciously. "Can I ask...why did you run away that night?"
Magnus licked his lips, "because I remembered that you could do so much better than a fashion designer wannabe."
"Magnus," Alec whispered, pulling Magnus closer to him and resting his forehead against the other man's. "You are what I want, I've never felt this way for anyone before. But you changed that. You are out my league, but I want to try. You. Me. Us. Are you up for that?"
"Definitely," Magnus murmured, gazing into Alec's blue orbs. "Best thing I've heard in years."
Alec laughed lightly, releasing Magnus' hands to tenderly cup his cheek. Magnus sighed happily, shutting his eyes as Alec's lips connected with his again.
Thank you so much to everyone who is still reading and reviewing! Is there anything you would like our dear Malec couple to do before Magnus returns to America? They only have one day and aren't officially public yet, but I'm up for any suggestions. I'm a bit stuck with how to make the next chapter exciting and not a load of rubbish. Thanks to everyone who reviewed.
blacknblu30 – I hope you liked this chapter too! Thank you for reviewing!
Pri-Chan 1410 – Did you like how Magnus and Alec made up too? ;) Sorry for how long it took to update D: Thanks for reviewing again
wendy – I'm sure there are going to be some very sweet and extremely embarrassing moments ;) Especially when we meet Magnus' mother.
MalecHEART01 – Yeah, Maryse still wasn't that understanding, but all I can say that there is more to her character then you'll expect. You'll find out why she's that way. If I was her, I'd probably be that way too!
Moonchild001 – I wouldn't trust Robert yet, if I was you. There might be a few more surprises that will be revealed…but that's just me ;) I totally agree with you about Aline and Helen being adorable. I can't deny that.
Werewolf Darcy – Aww thank you! I'm trying to make sure that I don't go too fast or too slow, but it might be a bit harder, now that they're together. Alec came out to the world and sang a song for Magnus! I hope you enjoyed that! I'm not planning to stop this fic, although I've got some pretty big assignments coming up, so it might be twice a week instead of three…I'm not sure how often I post in a week o.O Anyways, I'll try and make sure I post at least one chapter each week!
Guest(1) – Hehe thank you! I'm excited for when Alec goes on tour, hopefully it'll be good!
EAZYADICT – Now you can cheer for Malec too! Woot woot ;) Thanks for reviewing again!
TomTheSquirrel – It takes me about three or four hours to write a chapter, and then a bit more time to edit. (I swear I have a social life…toallyyy). I spend a while making sure that things don't get too hard to read or boring, but I dislike it when chapters aren't long enough for my liking, so I try to make them long. Thanks for reviewing.
floosted – Sorry that I didn't update as fast this time round :'( I'll try and update faster next time!
Wohlerbear – Was it spectacular enough for you? I really hope so! Was it better than your theories? Hopefully xD
Tay – Hehe you'll get your public Malec…eventually ;) I'm glad you love Ragnor and Camille, I'm slowly trying to build up the relationship between them. Thanks for reviewing again!