OH MY GOSH, i'm sorry for making you guys wait so long! I had homework and i was procrastinating and blah blah! But, after looking this chapter over and making adjustments, it's finally ready! so here it is! Enjoy!

Chapter 7

Second Date

It was a sleepless night for Alec. He was tossing and turning in his bed, the sheets tangled between his legs. He found himself thinking about Magnus and what he was doing right now. He looked over to his nightstand and saw that the glowing neon green color read two fifty. Alec sat up with a sigh of annoyance and brought his legs to his chest. Is it called love when you lie awake and the only thing running through your mind is that certain person? Alec thought. He brought his head down on his knees and maybe he would fall asleep like that. It had been a few days since the dinner at the Blue Hill and no one bothered to call each other but then again, Alec had work. For a moment Alec wondered if it was because of Jace; maybe telling Magnus wasn't such a good idea. He hit his head lightly on his knee when a buzzing sound got his attention. He looked at his nightstand and saw that his phone was vibrating and the caller ID was flashing. He picked it up in confusion.

"Magnus?"

"Hey, did I wake you?" His voice was soft and almost tired like, as if he couldn't sleep either.

"No, I've been up for a while now." He confessed.

"Been thinking of me have you?" Alec blushed but then realized no one was there to see it.

"What about you, why are you up?" He said. He could hear what sounded like a laugh come from the other end of the line.

"I've missed you. I wanted to hear your voice." Alec felt his heart race in awe.

"I know, I'm sorry. Hodge has me working late hours since… well you know."

"Yeah," The two fell silent and Alec began playing with his sheets thinking of what to say next.

"So what have you been doing these past few days?" Alec asked.

"Oh, nothing that I want to talk about right now." Magnus sighed.

"Sorry," Alec said.

"You apologize too much Alexander" Magnus said but there was the smile in his voice.

"Sorry," Alec said automatically.

"So I was wondering if you would like to go shopping with me?" Magnus asked suddenly.

"Really… I just spent like at least two hours shopping with Isabelle the other day."

"It's not for you, I need new clothes." Magnus said his tone holding much more sass than Alec thought was possible for someone at three in the morning.

"And you want me to come?"

"I could use a fresh eye. See what matches and what doesn't." Alec looked up going through his schedule seeing when he was free.

"On Saturday, I end around noon. We can have lunch and then you can shop to your heart's content." He said trying to mimic Magnus's tone.

"Alexander Lightwood, I'm flattered. That is the best impression of me you did yet." Alec laughed.

"Don't get too comfortable it was a onetime thing."

"Well, I guess I'll pick you up on Saturday."

"Sounds good." Alec confirmed.

"I love you," Alec sucked in a breath. There was silence as the word danced around Alec's head.

"I love you too" He whispered back. Then the line went silent and Alec sat there motionless and breathless.

At work Alec found himself daydreaming as he washed the dishes not really caring anymore. He liked doing dishes, he could think about anything without worrying about orders or balancing dishes on a tray and accidentally dropping them. He also liked the smell of workers cooking around him and the different spices that went in each dish.

"Alec," He blinked out of his thoughts and saw Hodge peeping out of his office door. "Come see me in my office." With a questioning look, Alec dried his hands on a towel and quickly went to join Hodge in his office. The manager, who was not doing paper work like he usually did, was leaned against his desk arms crossed over his chest.

"I think that you've worked hard enough and I want you working as a waiter again." Alec couldn't hold back his smile.

"Thank you sir" He said trying not to sound too excited.

"Right, just don't drop anything" Hodge said grinning. Alec waited a second before stepping outside to see if Hodge had anything else to add but he went back to his desk. Of course Isabelle was standing outside.

"Is this going to become a regular thing Alexander?" She asked.

"I hope not." He said going back into the kitchen.

"So what did he want?" She asked.

"He said I could waiter again." He smiled.

"Hey, good for you!" She smiled.

"It's not a big deal." He said and went back to work.

Alec walked past a group of colleagues, who were gathered around a table drinking wine talking and went out into the parking lot. He leaned against Isabelle's car his black coat, the one that Isabelle bought him, wrapped around him tightly keeping the cold out. His hands were shoved in the pockets and clenched into a fist.

"Still working in this dump I see." A voice like ice said breaking the silence. Alec turned to find Camille moving towards him like a snake. She was wearing black pants and a cheetah fur coat over whatever expensive blouse she was wearing underneath. Her lush blond hair was up in a half ponytail with jeweled pins to hold it in place.

"Actually, this is a high class restaurant with four stars to prove it." He countered.

"I suppose, but did the last star drop when you spilled the wine on us?" She asked finally beside him.

"What do you want Camille?" He asked looking at her coldly.

"I've noticed you've really been yanking Magnus' chain with your charity case." Alec shot her a glare which she waved off.

"I haven't done anything to him," Alec replied. "At least nothing he didn't already want," he smirked.

"Excuse me! What could he possibly want from you that I could have given him myself," Camille bit out.

"Well there must be something because he obviously picked me over you!" Alec responded, slightly stunned by his own response but he was more than done with dealing with Camille's obsession with Magnus.

They stood there for about a minute glaring each other, the air around them crackling with energy and tension. Camille then straightened herself and threatened, "If you don't leave Magnus, you will be sorry!"And with that, she stormed off into the night leaving Alec to mull over her threat. Isabelle suddenly descended the stairs from the restaurant apologizing for being slow.

"Are you okay?" He turned to look at his sister. "You're cheeks are red, how long were you standing out here?" She asked unlocking the door so the two could get in the car and turn the heater on in the car.

"N-not that long" he said not looking at her. Isabelle studied her brother for a long time but decided not to ask.

Alec quickly went to the locker room after he shift was over, already running late for his date. He changed into a long sleeve shirt and jeans and shrugged on his coat. He went to the parking lot where Magnus was waiting with his black sports car and Alec got in the passenger seat and they went to Kings Plaza Shopping Center.

"So where do you want to eat for lunch?" Magnus asked as they strolled through the busy mall.

"I'm not that hungry, so you can choose." Alec said looking around.

"We don't have to eat now, we can look around." Magnus suggested.

"I guess," the blue eyed boy replied looking down at his scuffed shoes.

"Alec, look at me." Alec felt he couldn't face Magnus, not after what Camille said. She was right, what could he possible give to Magnus? "Alexander" Magnus said louder pulling Alec out of his thoughts. Magnus studied the boy trying to read him but his eyes were distant, elsewhere.

"If you honestly don't want to be here, we can go somewhere else." Magnus said finding a way to make his partner happier. Alec shook his head.

"No, I want to stay. Where do you want look?" Alec urged trying to put a smile on his face.

"Well, we can go to American Eagle" He said pointing to the nearest store. Alec nodded and the two went into the store, the music playing over head. Magnus led him the men's section and he looked around the rack. They were displayed plaid shirts that were exclusive and the price was lower. Alec watched Magnus go through the clothes and he thought that none of them were good enough for Magnus' style. Magnus couldn't agree more and they moved to the accessories looking at belts, ties, necklace, bracelets, and shades. After trying on a few sunglasses they left the store empty handed.

"Well that was a bust." Alec said.

"That was just the first store Alexander," Magnus smirked and pulled him into another shop. Alec found a Tee that had the store logo in black and Magnus shook his head.

"You're only looking at things that you like, not what really matches you." He said and went to the scarf section and threw one over Alec's head. Magnus took a step back, shook his head and took off the scarf. There was a turquoise scarf and he tried that on Alec and he beamed.

"Perfect, it matches your eyes!"

"I thought we were looking for you." The blue eyed boy said taking off the scarf and folding it on his arm.

"I know, but I don't like what they have." Magnus complained and motioned Alec to follow him to the cashier.

"Well, there's about a hundred stories here, I'm sure you'll find something." Alec said taking the plastic bag and the two headed out the door.

"I'm a picky person." His partner warned and Alec rolled his eyes.

"Why do I have a feeling we'll be here longer then intended?" Magnus couldn't hold back a grin.

Alright, another chapter completed! Again, i apologize for being late and i hope to not do that again. Please REVIEW and tell me how you liked it! Like i said, tips and suggestions are welcomed! Thank you!