Authors Note:

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Chapter Three

Alec POV:

I was up early today because I was given my new job. A magazine needed a couple photographers to do their photo shoots, and whatever else they needed me to do. I was pretty excited, and a friend of mine from the company was also chosen, so that was always nice. Knowing at least one person was always more beneficial.

He was actually picking me up and we were going together. I grabbed all my gear and my lucky camera and headed downstairs. The moment I got to the curb he pulled up. I loaded my stuff into the back and got in the front seat.

"You ready for today?" He asked with a huge smile on his face.

"You know it." I said and he put the car in drive and headed towards our job.

Raphael and I met when we were on assignment in Australia almost 3 years ago. He was one of my best friends, and from that day on, we pretty much travelled everywhere together. Of course every now and than we'd get jobs in different countries, but when we did end up in the same country, we always had the best time together.

I didn't know the other two who were going to be joining us. One girl has only been with Alicante Studios for a little over a year, her name was Lydia and she was a really great photographer, I just didn't know her personally, and the other was a guy named Dave. He was a pretty quiet guy. He liked to keep to himself, and I respected that.

We pulled up to the building and I took a deep breath. This was the first day of who knows how long of a placement, but I was ready, and I was eager to get things started. I grabbed my stuff and Raphael and I made our way into the building. We asked the receptionist where to go, and after a brief conversation, Raphael and I were on our way to the third floor. When we got there, Lydia and Dave were both sitting in the waiting room. Raphael and I took a seat and waited for our days to start.

"Is everyone here?" We heard and when we looked up, there stood a woman. We all stood and she smiled. "Great, my name is Camille, and I'm pretty much around for whatever you need. But don't be afraid to ask anyone around here for help or directions. This place is filled with the nicest people you'll ever encounter." She said and we all nodded. "If you'll all follow me." She said and she started walking. We all got in line and followed her through the building until we got to the studio. My sanctuary. "Okay, all four of you are going to be spending the majority of your time in here. As for individual assignments, that's all up to the head of the department, who should be here rather soon. I hope you all have a great first day, and a great time with Marie Claire." She said before leaving. We were all looking around and when I looked at Raphael he smiled at me.

"This is going to be one hell of an experience." He said and I laughed and nodded along.

"Wonderful! You're all here!" We heard and when we turned to face where the voice was coming from. My jaw hit the floor. My boss was Magnus Bane.

Magnus POV:

The minute Alec's eyes locked with mine, we had the same reaction. I couldn't believe that he was standing right in front of me. I honestly never thought I'd ever see him again, but damn, did he look good.

"It's a pleasure to be here Mr. Bane." The girl said and that pulled me back to reality.

"Please, call me Magnus. And you are?" I asked as I shook her hand.

"Lydia sir." She said and I smiled.

"We aren't formal here Lydia. Just call me Magnus. We're going to get pretty comfortable around each other while you're all here. We tend to stay late often." I said and they all nodded.

"Dave Hariggan Magnus. Pleasure to finally work with you. I've heard great things." The one guy said and we shook hands. Than I turned to the other.

"Raphael Santiago." He said and we shook hands than I turned to Alec. He stuck out his hand and I took it, but before he could talk, I did.

"And Alexander Lightwood. I never thought I'd see you again." I said and he gave me a lopsided smile.

"You remember me?" He asked, kinda shyly.

"You're hard to forget darling." I said honestly. "Your siblings were pretty much royalty in high school." I added and he nodded.

"Yes, how could I possibly forget?" He said and I smiled.

"Well, I hope you got a good look at the studio because for two of you, it's your first and last day in this part of the building." I said and they nodded. "Lydia, we have a opening in the outdoor department, and I heard you were great at photographing in any type of environment and climate." I said and she nodded. "Fourth floor, ask for Mary Sullivan, she's your new boss." I said and she nodded before walking away. "Dave, in your file it says that you are accustomed to shooting with dangerous animals." I said and he nodded. "Fifth floor, ask for Conrad Michaels, he's your new boss." I said and he nodded before heading off. "Which means, I'm your boss." I said to Raphael and Alec.

"It's a pleasure Magnus." Raphael said.

"There are 5 shoots scheduled for today. The first two start in 15 minutes. The models are almost done getting ready. If you want to set up, and get familiar with your own stations, you have some time." I said. They both nodded and started packing. I went to the trailer where Clary was currently getting ready. Once inside I practically fainted on the couch.

"What's wrong Magnus?" Clary asked.

"Nothing. One of the new photographers is a kid I went to high school with." I said

"That's cool." She said and I looked at her. "Or not so cool?" She questioned.

"We weren't friends in high school. He was kind of a loner, but nice to everyone he talked too." I admitted. I forgot how much I observed him in high school.

"So what's the problem?" She asked and all I did was groan. "You were totally crushing on him in high school weren't you?" She nearly yelled.

"Shhhhhhh! He's right out there!" I pointed to the door and Clary came skipping over to me.

"This is like something out of a fairy tale!" She said and I laughed.

"How so?" I asked.

"Because this is like the world telling you two that you belong together." She said and I smiled.

"Not everything is a fairy tale biscuit." I said and she took my hand in hers.

"I know, my first marriage taught me that lesson the hard way." She said and I was kind of stunned.

"You were married?" I asked and she nodded.

"My high school boyfriend and I thought we would be together forever. We got married when we were 22, and after about 2 or 3 years of abuse I decided to leave him." She admitted.

"I'm so sorry Clary." I said honestly, cause I knew what they felt like.

"It's okay. He hid his true colors very well. And when we got married, I guess he thought it was time to show me who was in charge, and I gave him more than enough chances to change, but he didn't. I'm stronger for it now. I'm 27, and I know what I want and what I deserve in life, and from a man." She explained.

"That's incredibly brave of you." I said and she smiled.

"Tell me about this high school boy?" She asked and I groaned.

"Uh, he had the bluest eyes I've ever seen, and jet black hair. He's pretty tall, and lean but muscular." I said and she smiled.

"You know a lot about his body." She wiggled her eyebrows.

"We had gym class together, and our lockers were in the same row. My eyes might have slipped occasionally." I said and she burst out in laughter.

"Magnus Bane you dog!" She said and I smiled.

"You're shoot starts in 5 minutes biscuit." I said and she nodded. "Start with the blue jumpsuit, and after that will be the skirt and crop top combination." I said and she nodded.

I walked out of her trailer and Alec and Raphael were talking. Alec looked over slightly and our eyes locked. This was going to be an interesting period of time with him here, but I was interested to see how much he's changed since high school, and getting to know him better.

"Okay, Alec you're with Clary, and Raphael, you're with Meliorn." I said and they nodded as the models got in their positions. The day started and I knew it was going to be a long one, but I was ready.

Sneak Peak for Chapter Four:

"How was your first day?" He asked.

"It was good. A lot more demanding than what I'm used too, but I had a great time." I said and he nodded.

"This is your first studio job, am I correct?" He asked.

"Yea. I travelled a lot after college, and when this opportunity came up, and I was asked to join Alicante Studios, I wanted to try something new." I said and he nodded. "What about you? How did you end up here?" He asked.