Alec was standing in his room thinking about what to wear. He just shared the information Magnus had told him to the others. Jace, Clary and a few other Shadowhunters were thinking of a plan on how to approach and capture Rastor. There was no need for Alec to be there. Jace and Clary had it covered. Besides he already has plans tonight with Magnus. Not knowing what this evening has in store made him nervous. This has always been the case when he has lack of control in situations. He reached in his closet and grabbed some clothes when Izzy walked in.
''Hey.'' she greeted. She saw Alec picking out something to wear. ''Going somewhere?''
''Yes i have some business to take care of.'' he replied.
''What kind of business? I thought you'd be all over this plan Jace and Clary are working on.''
''They don't need me for that-'' For a moment he hesitated. Should he tell Izzy about this date. She would probably get excited and start asking a lot of questions. But he also knew she would be supportive and could help him out on picking an outfit for tonight.
''- besides I'm going to Magnus.''
''To Magnus's?'' a little smile appeared on her face. "'what for? I thought you got all the information he has, so what is this business you have to do?''
''Magnus is the business i have to do-'' at the moment he said that he realized how the words got out and his face changed. Izzy let out a cheeky laugh and tilted her head.
"- I mean not like that... I mean I made a deal with him..''
''Nice safe. What kind of deal are we talking about.'' she said jokingly.
''He offered the to give the information if I agreed to go out with him.''
Izzy got excited. ''A date! Finally Alec, it was about time you started going out with someone. What restaurant? Probably fancy. Oh that's why you were picking out clothes, i can help you out with that. I have great fashion tast-''
''Slow down Izzy, it's work.''said Alec.
Izzy shook her head. The look on her face said it all. '' Really Alec. You can't tell me you don't like this. Do you like Magnus?''
''Maybe...I don't know...yes.'' he finally admitted to himself and now also his sister.''
''That's a good thing Alec.'' Izzy replied. She put her hand on his shoulder. She turned around and walked to his closet. ''You are not wearing that.'' pointing at the bit too casual looking clothes Alec picked out. ''Magnus is a stylish man. So he will take you out to a fancy place... let's see if you got something-'' Izzy proceeded by gliding her hands over the rest of the content and stopped at a dark blue suit. ''- got it! This will look nice.'' She handed her brother the suit.
''Thanks Iz, i really appreciate it.''
''That's what sisters do. I'm just glad you talked me.'' she said walking to the door opening. ''I'm of to Jace and Clary and she what they've got. Have fun with Magnus.'' she said giving a wink to Alec and left. Alec turned back facing his bed with the suit on it. It did look nice. He picked it up and prepared himself for tonight.
Alec knocked on Magnus's door. The door opened and Magnus was standing there with a smile on his face. He was wearing a black suit. His make up and black nail polish blended very well with his suit. Alec couldn't believe his eyes, Magnus looked so good.
''Alexander, you made it. Come in.'' Alec followed the Warlock to the living room wondering where he would take him. ''You look very handsome Alexander. I can see you made some effort.'' said Magnus while touching Alec's arm.
''Thank you. My sister helped me with it.'' said Alec who got a small blush on his face.
''Well you can tell that she did an excellent job.''
Alec smiled. ''You look very nice too. I like the uh...'' pointing at Magnus's hair.
"You like the dash of blue in my hair. We match perfectly.'' He cleared his throat. ''I hope you are hungry cause I have reservations for this nice Italian place. In fact we have to be there in like five minutes''
''Five minutes? Than we have to hurry. Shall i call a cap.'' said Alec
''A cap?'' Magnus laughed. ''Alexander I'm a Warlock. We can just portal there. Besides, taking a cap all the way to Italy will probably take too long don't you think?'' He moved his arms around and created a portal. He then took Alec by his arm and went trough the portal.
They arrived at a beautiful looking restaurant. The building had the style like that of the Roman Empire. Alec could smell the different pastas, pizzas and other traditional Italian dishes. They walked inside and went to the counter. One of the waiters came to them and greeted them.
''Benvenuto.'' said the waiter.
''Buona sera. Abbiamo una prenotazione sotto il nome Magnus Bane.'' Magnus replied.
''Ah si, venite con me.'' He gestured to follow him.
''I didn't know you could speak Italian.'' said Alec with a surprised look on his face.
''If you live for centuries and like to travel to different countries you better learn to speak some other languages.''
''I'm glad you can speak it because I have no idea what he just said.''
The waiter brought them to their table and went to get them the menus. The inside of the restaurant had a renaissance feel to it. They were seated next to the window that gave them a clear view over the city since the restaurant was located a bit uphill.
''So where are we?'' asked Alec.
''Florance, Italy. I love the vibrant culture of this city.''
The waiter came back and gave them their menus. They made their choices and not that much later the waiter returned with their drinks. Alcoholic of course.
''To a nice evening with amazing food.'' said Magnus and they raised their glass. Magnus continued talking. ''So Alexander did the information i gave you do any good?'' He said with a cheeky smile on his face.
''We haven't caught Rastor yet. We are working on a plan to capture him but I'm sure the information you gave us will help us do the job.''
''You are hoping it will otherwise you're stuck on this date with me.'' said Magnus.
''Actually I'm enjoying myself so far.'' This made Magnus blush. The Shadowhunter in front of him was sweet and sympathetic. Something he would never have believed in a hundred years. This must be the person to open up to again.
''How about you Magnus? Did you have to do any favors lately?''
''In fact I have. You would not have guessed it but the life of a Warlock is quite busy.''
''I believe you.'' said Alec while taking a sip of his drink.
''Also quite wet may I add.''
"Wet, what do you mean?'' Alec had no idea what Magnus meant by this.
''Two days ago I went to France. One of my old friends had some relationship trouble so I visited her to help her out. She is, how do I put this nicely, a struggling Warlock. She wanted to come with me. I agreed. She made a portal to New York. Instead of dry land she got us in the East River.'' Magnus took a big sip of his drink and shook his head. ''Luckily near the coast. Of course our only way out was near a busy road. My make up was a mess and people were watching us like we were crazy. We could'nt use our magic till we found a quit place.'' Magnus took another sip of his drink. ''I never let her in charge of the portal process again.''
Alec started laughing. He could picture Magnus completely soaked with a mad look on his face marching through the crowded streets of Brooklyn.
''Atleast it was in the East River and not somewhere in the ocean.'' uttered Alec still laughing.
''You're right.'' Magnus chuckled.
The waiter arrived at their table again bringing their food. They both had a nice pasta with shrimps in it. At the moment they both wanted to dive in to devour the delicious looking food, a person Alec never had seen before stopped at their table. A man with messy blond hair and blue eyes, somewhere in his thirties approached Magnus. He started talking with a British accent.
''O hey Magnus. What a coincidence to meet you here.'' he said with a sarcastic undertone.
''Hello, Dean, what do you want?'' asked Magnus who clearly looked irritated.
''A little bird has told me you would be here, and here you are. With company i see. I wonder who would take time out of their day and spend it with the sleazy Magnus Bane.
Sleazy? Alec could not believe what he just heard. Who was this guy and how dared he speak to Magnus in such a rude fashion.
''Leave us be I don't need your cheap looking suit or bad hair anywhere near my food.'' said Magnus
''I am just reminding you of the offer I made. You were pretty rude about it last time I saw you and I haven't heard from you since.''
''I don't like shady offers so again, no thank you.'' said Magnus. He was getting upset. This whole evening started of great but seemed to get ruined by one jerk.
'' O come on Magnus, you go-''
''He said no.'' said Alec in a firm manner. Alec seemed to recognize this man. Recently some new Shadowhunters have gotten from overseas and joined the institute. This was probably one of them because of the noticeable rune on the back of his neck.
''You don't have to do this Alexander I got it'' said Magnus who was happily surprised that Alec was standing up for him against another Shadowhunter.
''Listen up buddy I don't know who yo-'' said the Shadowhunter who got interrupted by Alec once again.
Alec's voice sounded deeper and annoyed. ''No you listen to me. Magnus doesn't want anything to do with you or your supposed 'deal'. So i recommend you to leave.'' Alec commended.
''Why would I listen to you.'' said the smug Shadowhunter.
''You are one of the new Shadowhunters from England right. Joining the institute in New York.''
''Yes I am.'' he replied. Uneasy about the fact that Alec knew this.
''You see I'm from that exact institute as well. I think I've seen you before. Now I know who runs the institute, in fact I'm very close to the people in charge. So if you don't want to get sent back or have the people in power stacked against you...''
''You would do that because of a Downworlder? You know what, fine, I will leave.'' He turned to Magnus again. ''You are lucky your friend was here.'' he said before storming off.
''I'm sorry about that. Not all Shadowhunters are like that.''
''I know. That's why I'm here with you.'' said Magnus who was able to smile again.
They heard a loud noise of plates scattering and glass breaking. It turned out Dean the jerky Shadowhunter tripped and fell against one of the tables. Both Alec and Magnus started laughing.
''That was petty but I just had to do that.'' said Magnus with a smirk on his face.
''You did that?''
''When he walked away I used a little bit of my magic to tie his shoelaces together.''
They both started laughing again and finished their food.
It was late and Alec and Magnus got back to Magnus's loft from their little trip to Italy. They were standing on the balcony at the same spot as last time they saw eachother.
''I had a really great time tonight.'' said Alec with the biggest smile on his face.
''Me too Alexander.''
''Magnus.'' said Alec in a more serious tone.
''What is Alexander?'' asked Magnus who looked slightly worried at the change of Alec's tone.
''I have never been comfortable with myself. Or fully accept who I am. But you made me feel different about myself. I...I really like you.'' said Alec.
''I really like you too Alexander...''
They both looked in each others eyes. And than Alec went in for the kiss. They pressed their soft lips against one another. Magnus put his hand on Alec's chest and Alec cupped Magnus's face. For a moment nothing mattered. It was just them. There on the balcony. Being together. They were so invested in the kiss they almost forgot to breath. They leaned back again.
''You must really like me than Alexander.'' said Magnus's while stroking Alec's arm.
They both felt warm insight. A perfect ending to an almost perfect night. That reaction made Alec smile again. They kept looking in their eyes. Leaning in for another kiss when Alec's phone rang. He wanted to ignore it but it could be important. So he leaned back again and pressed his back to the balcony.
''Hello?'' really? Where are you now? Of course.'' he looked at Magnus. It's Jace. They found Rastor.
''I guess this night is far from over.'' said Magnus.
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