The scene in front of Magnus was serene. So many different bodies moving and dancing together in a frenzy of ecstasy and lust. Pandemonium was in it's usual state on a Saturday night. Packed to the max. Magnus had his own corner where he sat and looked out over the crowd in front him, eyeing everyone. He was facing an irritating challenge tonight though. No one was catching his eye. But of course Magnus knew himself, the reason no one was catching his attention was because someone already had.
Fed up with his thoughts Magnus rose to his feet and started to move into the crowd. Some looked in awe and amazement, some were to occupied to even notice him. He let his mental barrier down and started to move with the music. It felt intoxicating, relaxing and he felt a weight lift off his shoulders. He continued to move by himself throughout the rest of the night, relishing in the feeling of just being normal, going out on a Saturday night like every other Downworlder did. He was suddenly brought back down to earth by the feeling of someone coming up behind him to dance. Usually this would have been okay. Dancing with someone, but the second the person touched him Magnus jumped away.
"Hey hands off", Magnus shouted over the music.
"Come on baby you know you want to!". The guy was pissed drunk and he slurred over his words. Magnus glared at him. When he approached him again Magnus let his eyes reveal their true form.
"Come near me again and I'll use your intestines as a scarf", Magnus hissed.
With that the faerie backed up over to the other side of the club. Magnus could feel the anger rising in his chest, but why? Why was this bothering him? It didn't take long for Magnus to notice the darting looks, and the realisation hit him. His eyes were on full show. The eyes that he had inherited from his father. The eyes that told everyone that he was the spawn of something truly evil. Ducking his head Magnus marched over to the bar and towards the back door. When he stepped out into the night air he allowed himself to breathe. Sucking the air deep into his lungs. Trying to calm himself down. The quiet voice that spoke caused him to straighten up.
"Magnus?"
He turned at looked at the voices owner. Hmph! This night was starting to get better. Leaning against one of the alleyway walls was no other than Alec Lightwood. He looked incredibly handsome in a navy shirt and a pair of black jeans. His change in attire signalled to Magnus that he was dressed up for something.
"Alec Lightwood. What a pleasant surprise! May I ask why your standing out here in the cold by yourself?"
Alec pushed his back off from the wall. "I'm here to supervise. Izzy and Jace are inside."
Magnus raised an eyebrow. "And you think the best way to keep an eye on them in there is to stand out here?" This comment made Alec look sheepish.
"Clubs aren't really my scene. I usually just wait here until they come out. But um… Izzy usually gets drunk after a half hour or so and then I just take them both home."
Magnus stared at him incredulously. "Wow…. That sounds like the saddest thing I have ever heard and I've been alive a long time Alec."
Alec let his eyes fall to his feet. "Do you really just let your siblings depend on you for everything? Oh my God! No wonder you haven't got to experience anything for yourself"
"Hey! I choose to look after them okay? I don't like going into those stupid parties and drinking myself silly. But they do. So of course I'm gonna make sure that their safe and- and y-your one to talk! You just stumbled out of there like you were pissed drunk or something."
Alec was breathless. That was the most he had spoken to anyone besides his family. Magnus stared intently at him. "I can't get drunk, Too much magic running through me, it's prevents it… I was running out of there because some guy tried to grind on me and I found that the whole situation just made me angry. I had to get out before I killed someone".
They both looked at each other. Blue onto gold. It was a few seconds before either one of them spoke.
"Do you wanna get out of here? Maybe go get a coffee or um… we could get something to um…" Alec trailed off.
"Coffee sounds great", Magnus smiled. "Are you sure your siblings won't need attending to?" Magnus questioned. Alec glanced back at the club door and then at Magnus before making up his mind.
"They'll be fine for one night."
