Chapter 2 - Football Games, Friends and Plans

The rest of the week went by in a blur and Alec and Magnus didn't really see each other for much of it – their social groups at school didn't collide and they didn't see each other through the windows. They talked a few times in English but the work was mostly independent essay writing and that meant they couldn't talk much, but now it was Friday afternoon. It was the game.

Magnus was sat next to Ragnor and Cat, watching the football without knowing what was going on. He knew Alec's number and watched as the blue-eyed boy darted around the field. He appreciated the way the pants clung to Alec's well-built figure and he concluded Alexander Lightwood was a beautiful specimen – blue eyes and black hair had always been his favourite combination. He could admire his friend's good looks. The first half of the game was a blur and ended quicker than Magnus expected.

And then it was halftime and the cheerleaders and the band came on. Camille was squad leader and got lifted several times, she cheered and waved and winked, acting every bit the perfect preppy cheerleader. Magnus watched without really watching. The cheerleaders ran off and the two teams came back onto the field, Magnus' emerald eyes immediately seeing Alec's number, he watched still not understanding.

"Magnus." Cat called his name a few times to get his attention, she'd seen who he'd been watching. "I've been calling your name forever. Come get a drink with me?"

"Sure." Magnus replied and followed Cat as she headed down the stairs of the stands – they had gotten seats at the end, right near the steps. Once at the bottom, Cat pushed him down the side of the seats.

"Spill." She folded her arms, her blue eyes narrowed.

"What?" He held up his hands, in a gesture meant to show his innocence. But really they both knew that he knew what she wanted to know.

"You've been watching Alec for the whole game and you practically ignored Camille's performance. Spill the beans."

"I have not been watching him all the time." Magnus protested.

"How many points did Jonathan Morgenstern score?" She asked. Jonathan was the captain of the football team and was, therefore, popular. He was the most arrogant and infuriating homophobic snobs Magnus had ever met. He made a face involuntary at the mention of his name.

"Seven." Magnus guessed.

Cat rolled her eyes, "That's proof you haven't paid attention. What's going on with you and him?"

"Nothing."

"No, that's a lie and we both know it. What's up with you?"

"With me? Well, Camille is driving me insane. She rings me just to yell at me about being a bad boyfriend." Magnus was about to launch into a tirade about her to distract them both from talking about Alec, Cat knew it too.

"And Alec." Cat pressed and corrected herself. "What's up with you and Alec?"

"I don't know. We've been talking more and doing the whiteboard thing through the window." Magnus sighed. "We're being friends again."

Cat narrowed her eyes at him and he knew she was trying to see if he was lying. But he wasn't. After a moment of Cat's intimidating glower she smiled. "I'm pleased. You were always happiest when he was your friend."

"Not true, I'm happy with you and Ragnor." Magnus smiled reassuringly and he was being truthful. Cat and Ragnor were very dear to him and he wouldn't be without them for the world. "But, thank you, Kitty Cat. For understanding."

"Don't call me 'Kitty Cat'" Cat scolded. "But, that's what I'm here for."

"You're right, you're more of a Tom Cat."

"Magnus!" Cat frowned.

"Just kidding, dear." Magnus grinned, "Now can we go back to our seats, I want to watch guys getting sweaty in tight trousers."

"I actually do want a drink." Cat told him and with that they wandered off to the drink stand, unaware someone had overheard their conversation. After Cat had gotten her drink they returned to their seats. They watched intently, Magnus still not having a clue and soon the scores on the field were drawing with only a two minutes to go.

Magnus watched as someone passed the ball to Jace, Jace ran down the field and someone tackled him, before they made contact he passed the ball to another member of the team. The clock ticked down, one minute. The other player, Magnus didn't recognised, ran another short distance before he way was blocked, he passed the ball to another player but the ball went off course and was intercepted by Alec. Alec ran.

Magnus felt himself shift on his seat so he was closer to the action. Players on the other team moved to block Alec's way, but he navigated around them whilst simultaneously shielding the ball. The clock was on the last twenty seconds now. Alec narrowly missed a tackle. Ten, the crowd chanted. Nine. He ran closer and faster. Eight. This would be the deciding point. Seven. Magnus was willing Alec to do this. Six. Alec dodged another tackle. Five. He was nearing the goal. Four. Closer still. Three. He got ready to score. Two. The ball flew through the air. One. Score. Zero. The buzzer sounded and the crowds went wild.

Magnus cheered along with everyone else. The cheerleaders ran out and started cheering, the band started playing and the team ran to Alec and lifted him. Cat was screaming, Ragnor was dancing with her, Magnus stood cheering for his neighbour. Even the other team were clapping and congratulating Alec. It was a great moment and one they wouldn't forget.

It was late by the time Alec got back from the party. He would've gone to the party regardless because his siblings were going and they needed a ride home. Normally he wouldn't have enjoyed the party, but since it was to celebrate is winning goal (and all the others) he did enjoy it. He was high on the adrenalin of winning.

He couldn't stop smiling as he turned on the lights of his room, he turned on the stereo and did a victory dance across his room and into his ensuite and showered away the smell of the party, he'd showered once after the game, but the crowd and the heat made him feel gross again. After his shower he dressed in his pyjamas and went back into his room.

He glanced at the window and saw Magnus stood, whiteboard in hands, written in the middle the words: 'Well done.'

Alec went over and opened his window, the evening air was cool but not too cold, Magnus did the same. Their windows were maybe two metres away, Alec remembered when they were younger and they tied cans to strings and talked through them from their rooms.

"Thank you." Alec smiled over at his crush. Magnus smiled back, a happy glint in his golden-flecked eyes.

"You deserved it. Ragnor said it was a good game, I wouldn't know." Magnus answered. "So I'll take his word for it."

Alec laughed. "It felt like a good game." They just stood looking at each other for a few minutes, not saying anything. Alec felt compelled to break the silence so his jealous mind went to the first thing it thought of, "So, how's Camille?"

Magnus wrinkled his nose and Alec found it adorable, "Her usual dramatics. But let's not talk about her."

"What do you want to talk about?" Alec asked, cautiously. This could be a dangerous area.

Magnus thought for a moment. "I don't know. How have you been?"

"Good." Alec replied instantly.

"Honestly." Magnus pushed and Alec furrowed his eyebrows, "Oh, come on, 'good' is just a default answer." Magnus pointed out, using air quotes around the word.

"Fine." Alec answered. "I just scored the winning goal for the football team, so that was pretty amazing, I think I'm still a bit buzzy from the adrenalin. My sister is trying to set me up with gu-people but I don't want her too so that's annoying, I really happy we started talking again so it all tips the scale to the good side. How about you?" Alec tried to ignore the heat in his cheeks, he almost told Magnus he was gay.

"Well, my best friend reassured me she'd support me and whatever I did, I watched a hot guy score a winning goal for the football team, I'm also pleased we're talking again but what is bringing me down in my awful girlfriend and this English essay." Magnus answered. He saw Alec's face flush red when he was mentioned.

"English essay?" Alec asked, avoiding talking about Camille. He didn't want to show the ugly colours of jealousy around Magnus, "I've done mine, do you want help?"

"That would be amazing. Do you want to come over here tomorrow and help me?" Magnus asked.

"Sure."

"Also, do you mind if I draw you for my art project? You've got the right sort of look for it."

Alec stared back at him in surprise, no one wanted to draw him, "Oh okay I guess."

"Awesome." Magnus smiled. "See you tomorrow, Alec." And with that he shut the window and pulled the curtains across, leaving a very stunned Alec behind.

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