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A/N: Sorry this took a while :) but here it is, chapter 4. Enjoy it guys!
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"Right, you guys know what we're doing, yeah?"
Alec panicked, fixing his hair backstage as the lights and sound checks were buzzing around them. The guys sighed and laughed as Jordan joked.
"Yes Alec, we know. You changed parts of the set list so you can play a few songs for your mystery boy in the audience. Because you're a horny little boy who just wants to get in this guy's pants."
Alec threw a can of hairspray at him as Simon grinned, taking a giant gulp of Red Bull before tuning his guitar. Kirk was practicing his drum solos again, flinging his drum sticks around with flare as Eric was playing with the control board and tuning the mics. Alec sighed and pulled on his ripped leather jacket.
"I do not just want to get in his pants. I just want to sing a song or two for him."
Simon snorted.
"So you do want in his pants then? You know, just a little bit?"
Jordan grinned and ruffled Alec's hair as he grumbled profanities at them. He pushed his sleeves up and slipped his hands into his fingerless gloves, buckling his studded silver belt and tying the laces of his black and white converse. He looked in the mirror and smiled. His blue eyes popped with the rim of black liner around them and his lips shone red, standing out against his pale white skin. He smirked at his reflection, knowing he looked hot and hoping Magnus would think so too.
He took a deep breath as they headed the crowds on the dance floor, music sending vibrations through the stage. It was almost time for them to play and the team were just getting into position. Alec adjusted his mic and took another deep breath, calming his nerves before covertly downing a shot of tequila and taking to the stage. The curtain swung before them, hiding them from sight as the announcer guy spike to the audience excitedly.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen! How are we this evening?!"
He was met with a burst of screaming and cheering as he laughed before continuing.
"Now, we have a special treat for you guys tonight. You may have seen the posters on your way in. These guys played here in the fall and you loved them and now their back by popular demand and not a small amount of begging on my behalf. So here they are, hitting you with some old creations of theirs and a few new songs for you, give it up for Shadowhunters!"
He shouted into the mic as the crowds roared and the curtain rolled up, the lights flickering spasmodically as dry ice smoke washed over the stage. The boy started playing as Alec stood just off stage, starting his vocals from the shadows as the crowds cheered and sang along to an old favourite of theirs.
Well, it rains and it pours when you're out on your own
If I crash on the couch can I sleep in my clothes?
'Cause I've spent the night dancing I'm drunk, I suppose
If it looks like I'm laughing I'm really just asking to leave
This alone, you're in time for the show
You're the one that I need, I'm the one that you loathe
You can watch me corrode like a beast in repose
Cause I love all the poison and away with the boys in the band
I've really been on a bender and it shows
So why don't you blow me a kiss before she goes?
Alec burst forth from the side-lines, the crowds roaring as he took to the stage, dark and dangerous, growling in his sexy voice and loving the rush that came with performing. Though, as he sang, he started scanning the crowds for one specific person.
Alec couldn't see Magnus anywhere as he sung the first song. But when he sang the final word and the music ended in an ear splitting scream, he threw his head back as the crowd cheered and a subtle flash of a camera pierced his vision.
He stood up straight and stared out at the audience, as the intro of their next song fired up and there, in the front row, right in the middle, staring up at Alec with wide eyes and a camera raised, was Magnus.
Seeing him there sent a jolt down Alecs spine and seemingly bought him to life. He grinned and gripped the mic, taking a deep breath and launching into the next song with renewed passion as Magnus' camera kept snapping at them.
You've been running for so long, still breathing
Hoping soon to find a song worth singing
Every chapter of this note, they're reading
But you slowly losing hope on bleeding
I'll carry you
My darkest desire
When life sings for you through devil's choir
Fear (Hey!) wont (Hey!)
Steal what burns in you (Hey!)
I'll carry you
Away from the fire
My desire, devil's choir
My desire, devil's choir
Alec growled into the mic, watching the audience sing along to an old classic of theirs. He would smile but the song didn't actually call for smiles. So he lowered his eyelids and sang his heart out like it would be his last song ever.
He looked out through the flashing lights and saw Magnus in the zone, stealing picture after picture, and snap after snap as they played. Alec owned the stage, the guys rocking out hard behind him as they played several more of their older songs.
After about half an hour, they fell silent and Alec stood forward, raising his hands for silence as the crowd screamed. He grinned out at them all and cameras flashed again. He breathed hard as the guys waved to the audience and headed off stage to ice their wrists and drink. Alec smiled and licked his lips, winking at Magnus before speaking.
"Hey guys! It's good to be back. We love playing here for you."
The audience cheered and a guy cried out 'I love you!' Alec laughed and gave the guy a thumbs up.
"So, i know you guys love the stuff we're playing right now. But we played the last time we were here. So once the guys come back with more energy, we'll play you some new stuff! But for now, like
i do with every show, I'm gonna share with you an acoustic cover of one of my favourite songs. So, this, everybody, is Therapy, by All Time Low."
He picked up a guitar as the crowd cheered and he caught Magnus' eye, smiling. Magnus ran his eyes up and down Alec's leather and denim clad body. He licked his lips and snapped a photo, smiling up at Alec as the boy started playing.
My ship went down
In a sea of sound.
When I woke up alone I had everything:
A handful of moments I wished I could change
And a tongue like a nightmare that cut like a blade.
In a city of fools,
I was careful and cool,
But they tore me apart like a hurricane...
A handful of moments I wished I could change
But I was carried away.
Give me therapy.
I'm a walking travesty
But I'm smiling at everything.
Therapy...
You were never a friend to me
And you can keep all your misery.
He sang from the heart this time, just him and a guitar. And Magnus. As he played, he looked out and all he saw were Magnus' shining green eyes. The man lowered his camera in shock and stared up at the boy. Without the flare, the backing vocals, the screaming, hard rocking vibe, he was immaculate. Alec was amazing. He had both the voice and the looks of an angel. As he the song drew to a close, Magnus snapped a photo and cheered long and loud with the rest of the audience.
Alec grinned and took a bow as the guys came back out to a storm of applause. Alec smiled as they high dived him and set themselves up for the second half with their newer stuff.
"Alright guys! Thank you! Now. We've got some new stuff for you next. It's quite different from out older stuff buy we think you'll like it. So, this next one is called For Baltimore! Enjoy."
Alec grinned as Jordan flared up the backing track. He took a deep breath and sang, his eyes locking on Magnus in the middle of the crowd.
Mayday situation overload
I'm restless, obsessed with your future
And all my worries they don't bother you
Collected, you render me useless
But I carry on
Right now, I think that you think that I'm
Half drunk, searching for something of
Substance, casually dropping a line, designed
To keep you next to me
I can't awkwardly craft in advance
I know, that you wouldn't fall for that
You say "Shut up and take my hand"
And we carry on
I don't wanna say goodnight
The city comes alive, when we're together
Why can't Thursday last forever?
I don't wanna say goodnight
I've never been so sure
Just do it for the memories
Do it for Baltimore
Do it for me
He sang with a smile, jumping around the stage and reaching out as people reached for him. He saw Magnus moving slightly as he snapped more pictures, his hips swaying loosely. Alec bit his lip and moved with him, like he was dancing right up against him. Magnus gave him a wink and grin as the song ended and he flung his arm around Simon's shoulders.
Simon grinned at him as they fired up the next song, the audience cheering as the chords kicked in. Alec watched Magnus get a drink from the bar, it was bright blue, like Alecs eyes. They shared a smile and Alec winked as the vocals kicked in and he couldn't help but think of Magnus as he sang, like the words were everything he wished he could say.
I've given up on giving up slowly, I'm blending in so
You won't even know me apart from this whole world that shares my fate
This one last bullet you mention is my one last shot at redemption
Because I know to live you must give your life away
And I've been housing all this doubt and insecurity and
I've been locked inside that house all the while you hold the key
And I've been dying to get out and that might be the death of me
And even though, there's no way in knowing where to go, promise I'm going because
I gotta get outta here
I'm stuck inside this rut that I fell into by mistake
I gotta get outta here
And I'm begging you, I'm begging you, I'm begging you to be my escape
He danced fluidly, just moving his hips and smiling, the audience doing very much the same. But Alec's eyes met Magnus' and the man stopped moving, staring as Alec sang. It was like he was singing to him. He felt a jolt shoot down his spine as Magnus licked his lips and snapped one last picture.
The song ended and Alec held up his hands for a second of silence. He smiled and flicked his sweaty hair from his eyes.
"Ok guys. We've got time for one more. And it's not an original, but it is my personal rendition of a great song. And uh, well, i want to dedicate this to someone in the audience tonight. I won't name names but he will understand when he hears it. So come on guys, one last song before we get kicked off the stage!"
The audience laughed and cheered as the guys struck up the music. As he adjusted his mic, Alec cast a look out and saw Magnus watching intensely, part in what appeared to be worry and part with a bright glimmer of excitement in his eyes. Alec took a deep breath and he sent him a quick smile, knowing that this would be a risk if Magnus really understood this. And with that he began their last song.
He's cold and he's cruel but he knows what he's doing
He pushed me in the pool at our last school reunion
He laughs at my dreams but i dream about his laughter
Strange as it seems he's the one I'm after
Cause he's bittersweet
He knocks me off my feet
And i can't help myself i don't want anyone else
He's a mystery
He's too much for me
But i keep coming back for more
He's just the guy I'm looking for
Alec sang with a huge smile as he remade the song. The audience sang along, using his words instead of the original. He laughed as it ended and he flicked his hair heart-stoppingly. He laughed as the audience cheered and they took their bows, the song still resonating through the room. And as Alec looked out, he saw Magnus. He smiled widely but it soon fell from his lips as he saw Magnus' face.
The man was not smiling. He was staring up at Alec with wide eyes, his camera hanging limp around his neck as he gaped up at him with those perfect lips parted. Alec's brow furrowed as he saw Magnus shake his head before running a hand through his hair and turning his back, pushing his way through the crowd.
Alec ran to the edge of the stage and stared after him, distraught and broken, his heart plummeting. At the doors, Magnus cast a look back over his shoulder, a look that killed Alec inside. Then Magnus was gone, slipping out the doors and into the night as the curtain drew to a close.
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A/N: So, yeah, sorry about that dodgy cliff-hanger of an ending… Let me know what think about it guys! Reviews are love :)
Also, songs used in this chapter are:
The Sharpest Lives – My Chemical Romance
Devils Choir – Black Veil Brides
Therapy – All Time Low
For Baltimore – All Time Low
Be My Escape – Relient K
And an adaptation of Just The Girl – The Click Five
I do not own these songs. Just to clarify :)
Thank for reading, and I can promise you that you're all going to love the next chapter… let's just say it's a long awaited one… ;)
Much love,
Anna…XXXX
