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Chapter 2

The Party

Friday came by too fast and Alec and Isabelle drove to the house where the party was held and went around the back where they were allowed to park. The color of the house was the whitest color Alec had ever seen. Jack-o-lanterns and ghosts were draped around the house and orange lights framed the house. They went through the back door and they were greeted by Hodge who led them to the kitchen. They passed by the ball room where the florists and decorators were setting up. Alec hadn't gotten a good look at the house for he came through the double doors into the kitchen. The employees were already cooking and running around the kitchen and Alec and Isabel were quick to help. Soon it was nine o'clock and Alec had to start serving drinks. He went to change into his uniform in the men's bathroom. He went into a stall and stepped out of his white pants and into the dress pants. He took off his dirty apron and shirt and shrugged on white button down shirt. He unlatched the door and went over to the mirror to fix his hair making sure he looked presentable. Then he went over to the kitchen and picked up a tray that had drinks and for the first time went into the ball room. The room had four pillars at each corner and cobble webs hung from the pillar to the ceiling with little spiders nestled inside the web. Lights flashed around the walls and the floor making it impossible to make out anything. Red, orange and yellow leaves hung on each pillar while other was placed in vases set around the room. At the far end of the room was a table of refreshments and deserts and a fountain of red wine. Everyone was dressed in some sort of weird Victorian style and all of them wore Masquerade masks. The women wore extravagant dresses that varied from thin tight dresses that framed their body to dresses that had skirts fanned out and dragging on the floor. Men wore suits, waist coat and top hats. Alec felt silly and out of place but he was just a server. He walked around trying his best to avoid bumping into people and serving drinks at the same time. When his tray was empty he went back to the kitchen to pick up a new one. He headed out and began serving on the upper floor.

"Little boy come here." He heard a voice call from behind him. Alec turned and noticed a man leaning against the balcony in a white shirt, purple vest and a black jacket. He wore rings with vibrant colors on each finger and his hair was neatly spiked. Though he wore an extravagant mask with purple and blue feathers resting at the side, Alec thought he could see glitter around his green golden eyes. He had an empty glass in his hand and he was talking to a woman in a red silk dress that had a low cut and frills on the left shoulder. Her dress was fit to the ankle where the material fanned out and Alec wondered how she even got up the stairs. Her blond hair was thrown around her head and pinned but a few fair hairs escaped and dangled around her pale face. Her jewelry gleamed as she moved around. She seemed to be all over him leaning in close and wrapping her hand around his arm and though he was smiling; his eyes seemed to be wandering around the room. Alec went over the women who called him and their eyes meet for a second but Alec looked away in anger. The women took the empty glass from her partner's hand and placed it onto the tray and gabbed two full glasses. Alec felt stupid and quickly walked away feeling humiliated at being called a little boy. Wanting to get away, he began taking his round on the first floor again when suddenly, someone bumped into him and he lost balance falling onto the floor the drinks soaking him wet.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there," A deep voice said beside him. Alec looked up to find a man kneeling next to him taking off his mask. People nearby stopped to watch.

"I'm fine" Alec said taking the other mans' offering hand. The man looked at Alec with an apologetic look. Alec couldn't help but look up at the balcony to see if the man saw but his eyes were somewhere else, the girl next to him however was looking and he quickly looked away.

"Are you hurt? Did anything break? You're clothes are ruined! Here, I have an extra set of clothes in my car." He said all at once that Alec hadn't had time to protest. He followed the man out of the ball and into the parking lot where he went up to his black Lexus care was parked and pulled out an extra pair of tux.

"You keep a spare?" Alec asked.

"Never know when something like this might happen." He smiled. He handed Alec the plastic bag that held the tux.

"My name is Woosley Scott." He said extending his hand out.

"Alexander Lightwood. But please, call me Alec." Alec said shaking his hand. The two walked back into the mansion and into the men's bathroom.

"You didn't have to do this but thank you."

"Anytime, meet me back into the ballroom" Woosely said winking and stepped back into the ball room. Back in the men's room, Alec put on the Tux and found it to be a little tight in some places but overall it fight. Inside of the bag he saw a pair of white gloves and a simple black mask with a golden outline. He rinsed off his hair and straightened it out before slipping on the mask. Back in the ball room Alec found it difficult to see anything through the mask but he managed to find Woosely talking amongst a few people. He waited until they left because he wasn't good with people.

"Ah, Alec, you look dashing!" Woosley beamed when Alec approached him. Alec gave a weak smile feeling out of place.

"What do think of the party?"

"It's really pointless and over rated." Alec started fixing his mask and looking around the room. "This party is basically for rich people who have nothing to do with their life then to heir people who actually have a life and make them serve them." Alec said without thinking.

"Is that what you think of my party?" A voice asked behind him. They turned and Alec sucked in a breath. It was the man he had served the drinks to on the balcony. Alec shyly looked away and for once was grateful that he was wearing a mask.

"I-I didn't mean…" He started but Woosely threw back his head and laughed a great deal.

"Excellent way to describe this! I like you boy." Woosely said hitting Alec on the back. The other man raised his eyebrow in more of amusement then anger.

"I think you've been drinking too much." The other man said crossing his arms over his chest. Woosley only shook his head.

"Nonsense! You judge me falsely Magnus." He said and quickly slipped into the sea of people.

"Magnus? As in Magnus Bane?" Alec said.

"That would be me." He swept a bow. "And what is your name?"

"Uh, Alec, well, Alexander but you can call me Alec." He stuttered and mentally slapped himself.

"Well Alec I'm glad you find my party overrated." Magnus said taking a step closer and it was then Alec realized he was taller than him. Not many people were taller than he was but Magnus was an exception.

Alec looked at the floor rubbing his arm feeling awkward and stupid.

"I didn't mean to call it overrated, it's a nice party." Alec added but Magnus only grinned.

"You're lying." The blue eyed boy turned away feeling stupid that he couldn't hide anything from the man even though he was wearing a mask.

"So Alec, do you dance?" Magnus asked. Alec shot him a horrific look.

"Absolutely not!" He cried.

"I think you can, you're just afraid." Magnus said tilting his head to the side.

"Not true, I really can't dance, and yes I'm afraid." Alec pointed out.

"Well too bad, It' my party and I want to dance." Magnus said taking Alec's hand and leading him to the dance floor.

"Magnus please, I really don't- can't dance!" He protested his heart racing. Magnus led them to the center of the ball room when suddenly the lights went off and a spot light shown on them. Alec froze in terror and saw that everyone at the party was circling around them and watching quietly. He didn't even have the voice to plead this to stop. His legs were shaking and his heart was racing and he had to tell himself to breathe.

"Alexander, just look at me and me only." Magnus's voice cut into his thoughts. He raised his head and looked up at the man and suddenly everything and everyone vanished from his view; the people, crowd and the noise; all were gone and it was just him and Magnus in the room. Magnus extended a hand and Alec took his shyly. He placed his hand on his partner's shoulder and Magnus wrapped his hand around Alec's waist; their other hand conjoined and slowly, they began to sway from side to side before they started dancing around the room. Alec looked down and his feet trying his best not to step on his partner's feet and follow him at the same time. As he looked up he accidently looked around and saw that the people were all watching them. He stumbled but Magnus was quick to catch him and bring them back in tune with the music.

"They're all watching us." Alec choked.

"You needn't worry about them, Alec look at me." Magnus voice was soothing and reassuring so he did. His golden green eyes captured Alec's blue eyes and Alec felt a warm feeling spread through his body and he forgot about being scared, he didn't worry about tripping, he just looked at Magnus because that was the only thing that mattered. Finally, the music began to a slow and they stopped dancing. People began to clap and Alec looked down shyly his cheeks burning red. The next music piece began to play and people gathered back onto the dance floor. Magnus leaned forward so that his lips were beside Alec's ear.

"Come with me." He whispered and like a spell cast on him, Alec followed Magnus up the stairs and into a separate room where it was quieter. Though the room was dim Alec could make out book shelves along the wall and a sofa that lay before a fireplace. Alec turned to see where Magnus was when suddenly, he was embraced in a passionate kiss. He stood frozen not knowing what to do. The richest man in Brooklyn or in the case the High Warlock of Brooklyn was kissing him. Alec felt Magnus take off his mask and set it down onto the table that was beside the couch. Alec felt Magnus' gloved hand cup his chin as he kissed him gently yet eagerly and Alec placed his hand into the man's shoulder but he couldn't decide if he wanted to push him away or pull him closer. Instead, Alec pulled away and gently took of the mask of the warlocks' and let it fall to the floor. His golden green eyes seemed to glow like a cat in the dark. The two looked at each other secret words passing between them, colors became vibrant and sparks buzzed in Alec's ear.

"Magnus…" He whispered but was cut off when their lips came together again. Alec ran his hand through the back of Magnus' neck and gathered a few strands of hair into his hand while he felt Magnus strong hands wrap around his waist and pull him closer closing the gap between them. Their kiss became eager and more passionate but was shamefully interrupted when the door opened and a woman stood at the door. They sprang apart and Alec turned to see that it was the girl that was with Magnus on the balcony.

"What the hell is going on here?" She cried.

"Camille, what are you doing here?" Alec stepped away from Magnus and placed a hand over his mouth and was grateful that the room was dark because if she saw that he was the guy serving drinks, he was screwed.

"Um, looking for you. I didn't think you were going to go behind my back and make out with some low life." She spat nodding her head towards Alec.

"He is not-" Before Magnus could defend him Alec ducked his head, grabbed his mask and was ready to run when Magnus caught his wrist.

"Alec" He started but Alec jerked his hand away and bolted passed the women and out into the busy party.

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