Chapter 9
Disclaimer: TMI are not mine yet
Sisterly Advice
"One of my strongest allies has been my sister"- Patti Smith
"Oh my god, I can't believe you actually go to school here," Isabelle squealed as her brother led her through the massive double doors at the front of Idris Academy. Alec gave her a big smile, it was nice to be with someone who didn't take the grandeur of the Academy for granted.
It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and the light shone of the massive building, making it look even more opulent and imposing than usual. Alec was immensely glad that his sister had decided to pay him a surprise visit. Before he moved to the Academy, they hadn't been apart for over a week and Alec had missed her. She looked gorgeous as always, dressed in a pretty summer dress bordered by lace. Her hair (left loose as usual) cascaded down her back in chaotic ringlets and her dark eyes were expertly lined.
He heard her gasp as they stepped into the main lobby and soaked in the view. The ceiling was incredibly high, coated with gold leaf and bordered by exquisite carvings. The marble floor was perfectly polished and speckled with tiny crystals that glittered and caught the light that streamed through the full length windows. "Is this place for real?" Izzy whispered, her eyes filled with awe. Alec didn't reply. Even though he had been at the school for nearly three weeks, he still found it hard to understand the extent of the wealth at Idris Academy.
"I mean look at these pictures" Izzy gasped as she stared at the wall of sponsors to the right of the entrance. There were pictures of politicians, celebrities and some of the richest people in America. "OMG, TOM HANKS, JIM CARREY, ANZO BANE…...BEYONCE! Alec this is insane, you go to school with Tom Hanks kids!" but Alec had stopped listening at Anzo Bane. He scanned the wall for the right picture. "Anzo Bane", the plaque beneath the photo read, "Head of the worldwide co-operation "Downworlders" is a loyal sponsor of Idris Academy and father to one of it's students: Magnus Bane. Alec smiled and turned his attention to the photo. Anzo Bane, although a handsome man, looked absolutely nothing like Magnus. He had a youthful look to him and his tanned skin was free of wrinkles or blemishes. Golden hair was slicked neatly back and his deep blue eyes seemed clear and honest. He wore an expensive-looking navy suit and overall appeared to be the epitome of a handsome and successful businessman. But something told Alec that this man was not as perfect as he seemed. He remembered Magnus' bitter expression when his father was mentioned and in fact he vaguely remembered Magnus describing his father as an asshole.
"Alec quit daydreaming and pay attention," Isabelle snapped, interrupting his musing. She then began to drag him towards a large ornate lift, still muttering bitterly about how Alec should have told her sooner that his school was sponsored by Beyonce. They made the rest of the journey in silence, broken only by Isabelle's gasps and exclamations of: "A water slide!", "Jesus Christ it's Mick Jagger's daughter" and "YOUR SCHOOL HAS A CHANEL!" When they finally reached Alec's room, Isabelle was so hyped up she nearly smashed the door down. However when the Lightwoods burst into Alec's room, they were rather surprised by what they found.
Clary and Jace were entwined upon Jace's four poster bed, half dressed, hands roaming and lips locked. "Oh God!" Alec shouted backing away, eyes closed. Now that was a part of the female anatomy that he had never wanted to see. The couple sprung apart, or to be more accurate, Clary screamed, pushed Jace of her (and also of the bed) and fumbled desperately with her shirt. "Shit-I-I" the girl spluttered as hastily dressed.
"Its safe to look Alec," Isabelle chuckled and Alec opened his eyes to see a (thankfully) clothed Clary and a disgruntled Jace. "I'm so sorry Alec," Clary implored, "I swear if I knew Izzy would be early I would've never...I….I have to go." and she raced out of the room, Jace watching her leave. He sighed, "gee thanks for the cock-block Lightwood," he glared slightly, falling back onto his bed.
"Don't worry goldilocks," Isabelle smirked, "I doubt she would have given you the goods."
"What's that supposed to mean," Jace scowled, shooting to his feet angrily.
"It means that Clary Fray is not easy and you clearly are,"
"What! did you just see what happened a few minutes ago, if you hadn't come in then she would've gone all the way," Jace snapped back, his face flushing angrily.
"If she was ready," Isabelle retorted, "then she would have worn nice underwear."
There was a slight silence in which Alec was preparing himself to break up a fight until Jace burst into an unexpected fit of laughter. "Touche" he chuckled and Alec noticed Isabelle was laughing to. Alec frowned, he couldn't understand how the mood of the room could change so quickly and with no warning. "Don't tell Clary I said that though," Izzy giggled.
"I'll try my VEST, but it might just SLIP out so you BRAter be careful she doesn't catchTH-ONG," (A/N sorry, I'm so done)
Isabelle snorted at his ridiculous puns and even Alec cracked a grin. When they had all sobered up, Jace made for the door, "I better go and talk to Clary," he sighed, "but it was nice meeting you Isabelle. Oh and Alec, we're all going for a picnic in the park later, you should definitely come."
When he'd left, Isabelle turned excitedly to Alec, "Please can we go Alec, I want to meet your friends." Alec rolled his eyes, "Of course we can, but please…..no embarrassing stories.
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"And then," Isabelle managed to choke out between her giggles, "he threw the entire cake into the principal's face!" The three girls cackled and rolled about on the grass, whilst Alec groaned into his hands. They'd been sitting upon the lush green grass, amongst the flowers and remains of their picnic, when Izzy had decided to break the sacred vow she had made to Alec (something he wasn't going to forgive in a hurry) and had begun to entertain Clary and Tessa with stories of Alec's many, many awkward moments. Sure he was pleased Izzy was getting on with his friends but...still. He was however extremely thankful that Jace, Jem, Simon, Mai and Jordan had decided to play a game of soccer a few metres away, as they would have teased him for the remainder of his life.
"It's really not that funny," Alec scowled as the girls hysterics continued.
"Yes, yes it is" Clary gasped, her skin nearly matching her hair.
Alec's frown deepened, but he didn't speak again until they'd finished. "Well," he said when they had all calmed down. "I'll tell you something embarrassing about Isabelle, when she was fifteen, mum caught her doing it in the laundry room," he leaned back, victorious, waiting for the laughter. Instead Clary and Tessa looked slightly shocked. "You lost your V-card when you were fifteen," Tessa gasped slightly. Isabelle nodded, "I know, it was too early and it was with a total jerk called Meliorn who left me a week later." The girls rubbed her shoulders sympathetically and Alec felt extremely guilty, maybe that wasn't the best anecdote he could have told.
"What about you guys?" Izzy asked curiously. Both Tessa and Clary looked exceedingly embarrassed, but Tessa whispered conspiratorially, "I lost mine to James almost a year ago." All three squealed loudly and Alec began to wish he'd accepted the offer of a soccer game. "I'm actually a virgin," Clary mumbled blushing, "but," she glanced at Jace as he tore down the "pitch" with a vicious determination, "that may well change."
"Alec?" Tessa asked, looking at him expectantly.
Alec blinked a couple of times before he realized what they were asking. "WHAT! NO! I' ve never…..I...just no"
Isabelle snorted at his reaction, "guy, Alec's never even kissed someone, let alone had sex."
Alec froze at this, trying to think of a way to conceal the fact he had indeed kissed someone, until he realized that freezing was the worst possible idea. "Alec…" Isabelle started, seeing the expression of his face, "have you ever kissed a guy?"
"No," Alec said quickly, although probably too quickly.
Isabelles draw dropped, "OMG! You are such a liar Alec, what's his name?"
"I-I don't know what you're talking about," Alec said, looking desperately for a way out.
"Tell me Alexander," his sister shrieked, pushing him to the ground. She applied more and more pressure until finally he shouted, "Okay, Okay I'll tell you." he sat up. "I kissed Magnus Bane."
Tessa and Clary let out shrieks, full of shocked excitement. Alec felt himself turn dangerously red. "Who is Magnus Bane," Izzy demanded, hating to be the only one that didn't know.
"Well…." Clary trailed off looking at Tessa.
"He's the hottest/baddest/loneliest/most fashionable guy in the school."
Alec opened his mouth to argue, but then realized that for his own sake he should just stay quiet, plus everything they said was kind of true. Isabelle gasped, "and my brother kissed him! When? How? Why?"
They all turned to him expectantly. He scowled, slightly annoyed that they were so shocked he could get a guy to kiss him. "Well, I was at Camille's party last night-"
"-YOU were at a party" Isabelle interrupted in disbelief.
"Yes, Clary made me go. So I went to the garden to get some air and I saw Magnus sitting on his windowsill- because Camille and him are neighbours- and he waved me over. I climbed up a tree to his window," all three girls were staring at him, completely hooked, "and we sat for a bit and talked…(he remembered the confessions and tears)….about stuff then we kissed. That's it." There was a short silence then Izzy exploded, "No Alec, that's not it. I refuse to be satisfied by the tiny bread crumbs of information you are feeding me. Was he good, did you use tongues, did you go further, did-"
"-OK, ok Iz," Alec hastily interrupted, "err...it-it was good and I'm not answer any more of your questions."
"Can I meet him?" she asked eagerly.
"NO, no, I'm not even sure if he'd want me to tell you guys we kissed, I mean he's not exactly secretive about relationships, but…" Alec stopped talking as Clary's mouth fell open and she pointed at something over Alec's shoulder, "there he is, that's Magnus."
Alec spun around, to see that it was indeed Magnus, a few yards away on the stone path. He was dressed in his usual colourful clothes- a neon green floral shirt and sinfully skinny red jeans- but he didn't look too happy. He was stalking angrily down the path, running his ring laden hands through his hair and kicking up rocks with his Doc Martens. "Wow," Isabelle gasped as she laid eyes on him, "are you telling me my brother kissed that hot...hot piece of ass"
Tessa grinned and nodded, but Alec was too distracted to defend himself. "He looks upset," he muttered to himself, then making a split second decision, he lept to his feet. "Be right back," he told his shell shocked friends before racing after the glittery man.
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Magnus swore loudly as he kicked a particularly large rock that stood in his way. He noticed an old couple on a bench near him give him a dirty look, but he didn't care. His blood was boiling with anger, at his father and at himself, for allowing his father to treat him like shit. That's 'cause you are shit, a little voice whispered in his head and he was inclined to agree with it.
He'd managed to cover up the purple bruise that darkened his cheekbones- using nearly an entire bottle of foundation- and was about to meet up with a random girl (sophie maybe) who he'd met at a club last week. He was desperate for a distraction, and hooking up with some girl he didn't even know seemed perfect. There was of course someone that he especially wanted to be with, but he doubted Alec would respond to a booty call.
But the closer he got to his and sophie's (?) meeting place, the more he wanted to bail. Something about Alexander Lightwood's enticing lips and soft voice made him never want to be with another person again. He stopped in his tracks. WHAT. What did he just think. There was no way he could feel that strongly about a shy, introverted boy that he barely knew.
"Magnus," a smooth, slightly breathless voice came from behind him. Great. Now he was hallucinating Alec's voice, maybe he should go to the doctors and have them check his head out.
"Magnus, slow down," the voice came again and this time he dared to look. Alexander Lightwood was jogging behind him, in attempt to catch up with Magnus' long-legged strides. He stopped in surprise, allowing Alec to draw level with him.
"Alexander, what are you doing?"
Alec blushed and seemed to search his brain for a suitable response. "Erm, well. I was on the grass back there, having a picnic with my friends and I saw you walk past and you looked…..sad. So I thought I'd see what was wrong." Magnus stared in disbelief, amazed that Alec cared. "Of course," the boy hastily added, "I can go away if you want."
"No…...it's just…..I'm shocked you bothered." Alec looked taken aback, "No I mean," Magnus corrected, "I'm pleased you did it's just no'one ever does." They stared into each others eyes for a minute before Magnus suddenly grabbed the boys hand. "Come with me," he gushed, "there's something I want to show you."
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"Wow," Alec gasped staring around at his surroundings in awe, "this place is absolutely beautiful."
The midday sun beat down on the two boys, as they emerged out from under the forest's shady canopy and into a large clearing. The clearing was mostly dominated by a large lake that sparkled and glittered, despite it's dark depths. Large willow trees surrounded the lake, their long branches leaning down to kiss the water. The air was thick and hot, making the water seem even more enticing and refreshing.
It appeared that Magnus was having similar thoughts as, after staring longingly at the Lake's clear blue expense, he began to unbuckle his jeans. "Magnus!" Alec exclaimed, averting his eyes, but Magnus only grinned. "It's hot," he said, the epitome of innocence, "I just wanna swim to cool off and I can't get my clothes wet." He then took off everything, except his boxers, and Alec caught a glimpse of a well toned back and slim legs before Magnus lept into the lake, sending ripples across it's smooth expanse.
Alec, who was extremely red in the face, Watched for a moment before taking a deep breath, and stripping down to his boxers as well. With a wild yell he ran and cannonballed into the water, smashing the lakes glittering surface into a thousand shards. The water was just as cool and refreshing as it appeared. It caressed Alec's face, soothing his thoughts and calming his heart rate.
He surfaced laughing and found himself face to face with an equally gleeful Magnus. Alec was suddenly struck by how beautiful the other boy looked, with his normally carefully styled hair in damp/silky curtains around his face, his make up washed away leaving him looking younger and more vulnerable. But the most stunning thing was the wild, undulated happiness that danced in his eyes and echoed in his laugh. Alec ran his eyes over what little of magnus' body he could see. His skin was evenly tanned, his shoulders surprisingly well muscled and he was just generally sexy. Alec then realized he was staring...and that golden eyes were staring back.
Long fingers reached out to caress his face, their touch featherlight. "You're beautiful Alexander Lightwood" a velvety voice whispered and Alec closed his eyes in anticipation. Soft warm wet lips pressed against his, causing Alec to gasp and clutch at Magnus' muscled shoulders. He felt nails scratching his waist gently under water. Hands traced up his bare chest and Magnus nibbled on his bottom lip. Alec was so overcome by the feelings and emotions Magnus was provoking in him that he completely forgot to tread water and slipped beneath the surface.
Thankfully Magnus was not so dumbstruck, as he grasped Alecs arms and pulled him back. Alec spluttered and coughed, embarrassed. He scowled at Magnus, who was cackling madly, but after a couple more seconds joined in.
"Hey Alec," Magnus grinned when he had regained his cool composure, "I'll race you to the shore!" and before Alec could even agree, Magnus had begun, already speeding towards the thin stretch of sand ahead. Alec quickly followed, there was no way he was going to let Magnus win.
"YES!" Alec cried as he scrambled out of the lake and onto the sand, "I won!" Magnus followed him trying to look upset, but found he couldn't resist smiling at Alec's victorious beaming. "Well done darling," he smiled planting a chaste kiss on Alec's lips. Alec smiled, then collapsed panting on the ground, "phew, that was harder than I anticipated. I haven't been swimming for years, I used to take me and Max out every saturday but then when he died I stopped." Magnus gave him a reassuring smile and gently rubbed his back.
"It's fine," Alec smiled, "it's good to talk about it, after not saying anything for so long." Magnus laid back into the hot grains, his eyes closed. Alec took the opportunity to examine the tanned body that lay before him. Judging by his tall slim frame, Alec had not expected Magnus to be so muscled, yet everything from his biceps to the faint six-pack below his chest was well-defined and sturdy. His eyes trailed down, but stopped suddenly above Magnus' boxers. A large purple bruise peeked out from the purple material, just above his hip bone.
"Magnus, what happened," Alec whispered, pointing to the dark bruise. Magnus opened his eyes confused then followed Alec's gaze down to his hips. "Oh, that" he said hastily drawing his knees up, it's just from...er...Jonathan" Alec scrutinized him carefully, not hundred percent convinced by Magnus' hurried excuse, but decided not to push him. "Morgenstern is such a dick," he finally spat and he saw Magnus' shoulders relax slightly.
"Magnus," he added after a little while, "you know you can tell me anything…"
The man looked up, the pain in his intense green eyes sending an ache through Alec's chest. "I know and I will….," he whispered, then dropped his head again "but not yet."
Alec lifted his chin up and kissed him softly, "take all the time you want, I just wanted you to know I'm here," and as if to emphasize the point he curled up to Magnus' side and threw an arm around his waist.
Magnus' eyes glimmered with emotions as he ran his long fingers through Alec's damp locks, "I know Alec, I know." And he closed his eyes finding strength and hope that he didn't knew he had, things would get better.
A/N
A happy chapter, I know, very uncharacteristic. The length of these chaps are still quite short as-despite promises I would- I still have no particular plot and I'm making it up as I go, so yer…..Hope you like it. I have some very angsty ideas for later, but I wanted to show some happy stuff first, as if everything's just doom and gloom than a story will become tedious.
Reviews:
Putty Tat Lion- Thanks, I only have maths left now :) I'm glad you like my writing, that means a lot x
Guest- here is your update :) hope you like
ChopinDaVampire- Glad you like it, Malec is my speciality (and also the only type of fics I write)
Anairafuji- I agree, Magnus' father is horrible. Glad you liked the kiss xx
Intoxic- Glad you like the story and Alec and Magnus' relationship, even if it took seven chaps for them to kiss. I'm also glad that your eyes watered at the Max bit (I promise I'm not a sadist) as it's amazing for a writer to evoke emotions in others. There was a lot of smiling Magnus in this chap so maybe there's hope after all :) btw I read your fic and it was very good, I cried. x
Phantom of the Claw- Glad you liked the names, I've always been very interested in the meaning of names and I like them to be relevant. Congrats on finishing high school, I know that the school system in America is different so what age do you finish high school? Don't worry about the spelling, mine is so bad I got tested for dyslexia. No pressure for your fic, do it when you have time. :) Good luck with Graduation.
adelsaro- Damn Jace, why does he have to spoil the Malec :(
AngelWithASeraphBlade- I know I hate Magnus' dad too and I want to say more on the second part of your Anzo Bane comment but spoilers…..As an avid fanfic reader myself, I agree that not having to wait long for a next chapter is wonderful, especially when they end on cliffhangers. Glad you liked the names :) and yer COHF was beyond awesome :) Love ya too xx
RangerofFiction- If it's Malec feels you want, I can promise more very soon. xx
RedCoral- I know what you mean, seeing a, normally strong, character like Magnus so venerable is heartbreaking. Big things about Anzo Bane coming up soon….
Thanks for the reviews, you guys are awesome
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Amy
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