Sorry it took me this long but I was finishing Fearless and had a big writers block so it just took me more time than usual to write it. Anyway, hope you like it.
"Izzy!" The shock and fear could be heard in my voice. "What are you doing here?" I asked her while my heart was beating rapidly.
This isn't good. This isn't good at all.
"I was just about to ask you the same question." She said without answering me. "Weren't you going for a walk?" Her eyes narrowed and she looked at me suspiciously again.
Great. "I…" My mind was blank. No clever answers presented themselves to me. So I just stood there. Stuttering and trapped.
Well, she would have found out sooner or later. I thought not seeing any way out of this. I am surprised I was able to keep it up for this long.
"Alec…" She looked at me curiously. "Is Jace here?"
"What?! No!" I said quickly and a little too loudly.
"Then I really don't understand why you're here." She said. "This is a Downworlder party. You would never come here voluntarily. Unless…" There was a new glint in her eyes as she moved closer. "Unless there is someone that you like here. Is there?" Her voice sounded hopeful.
I couldn't help but blush slightly as I gulped. "No, Izzy-"
"Name of the Angel! There is!" Her eyes were wide, displaying her surprise and happiness as she grabbed my shoulders excitedly. "Who is he? You need to tell me!"
I just looked at her. Unable to talk.
This is what I was afraid of. Why I didn't tell her about us. I knew she would react like this. All hopeful and happy. I didn't want to see it in her eyes. See how relieved she feels. Like this is the best thing ever. Like I was on the verge of dying up until now.
"No need to hide it. I'm just…I'm just so relieved." She hugged me. "I was so worried you would never get over Jace but here you are, going out without him and liking someone else." She pulled back a little so she can look at me. "Please, tell me who it is."
Before I could even think about doing such a thing a familiar, smooth voice came from behind me. "Let me guess… my little party crasher."
I turned around startled and ended up only inches away from an amused looking Magnus.
How can he sneak up on me like that?!
I blushed, taking a step backwards. He smirked, quickly hiding the flash of hurt that crossed his face at my actions.
"Magnus." Izzy greeted him calmly with a smile. "I heard about your parties and just couldn't resist."
"Since you're Alec's sister I will let you stay and enjoy my magnificent party. But just so you know, I don't look kindly upon party crashers." He warned her, keeping the smile on his face.
"Alec is crashing too." She pointed out.
"Actually no. I invited him." Magnus said giving me a wink and a grin when I blushed again.
Izzy, of course, saw this exchange and narrowed her eyes while glancing between us.
I was nearly hyperventilating by this point, her narrowed eyes looking at me with suspicion making me shift uncomfortably.
"Isabelle would you be so kind as to go and get a drink. I need to speak to your brother for a second." Magnus asked her after meeting my eyes.
"Of course." She said and left after casting me another suspicious 'this is not over' look.
"Oh, and try not to kill any of my guests." Magnus called after her.
"I'll try." Came her reply as the crowd swallowed her.
After she was out of sight, Magnus leaned against the wall and rested his hands on my hips pulling me almost flush against him.
I tried to argue and jerk away but it was a weak attempt and after a second I just sighed, resting my forehead on his shoulder.
"Why are you so afraid of her finding out about us?" He asked me softly. "You know she will understand and support you. She loves you very much."
"I know." I whispered weakly.
"Then why?"
"I don't know. It just feels weird to confess to someone after keeping it a secret for so long." I answered with another sigh, trying to make some sense out of my thoughts.
"Are you ashamed of being with me?" He asked after a second of silence.
"What?! No!" I snapped my head up and looked at him in disbelief. "Of course I'm not. Why would you even think that?!"
He tried to hide it but I could see a spark of insecurity in his eyes. Seeing him look at me like that made my heart clench.
Trying to tune out the crowd around us I did something I have never did in public before and lightly kissed him on the lips.
"I could never be ashamed of being with you Magnus." I whispered with a fresh blush.
Magnus's eyes softened, all the insecurity was gone in a second. "Glad to hear that." He lightly touched my cheek and I closed my eyes. Unable to help it.
"I am not going to make you do anything you don't want to." I opened my eyes again as he continued, "But I think it would be easier for you if you just tell her. Don't you think?"
I nodded and looked at the floor. Not sure if I can tell her but not wanting to hurt Magnus by telling him so.
He didn't press the subject, choosing to tilt my chin up and claim my lips instead. The kiss was soft and sweet. I knew it was his way of telling me that it is fine. That he doesn't mind being my secret for a little while longer.
But I minded. He didn't deserve this. The way I was keeping him a secret was making me sick and I wanted to tell someone. Even if it was only one person, it would be great but I just couldn't. The fear prevented me from doing so. So I just satisfied myself with kissing him back. It has to be enough for now.
After a minute we had to break apart and I stepped out of his embrace, leaving just his hands lightly resting on my hips. As I did so he smiled at me slyly.
"I knew it." Came Izzy's voice.
I jerked to the right in surprise just as Izzy came closer with a big smile on her face. She was looking from me, to Magnus's hands that were still resting on my hips and raising the fabric of my shirt a little.
I blushed and turned to her fully as Magnus straightened and let me go. I knew I should be relieved that he had let go but all I could feel was the loss of his warm touch.
"Izzy I-"
"Don't even bother." She cut me off. "I saw you, don't try to deny it."
"How much did you see?" I asked afraid of the answer.
"Enough to see that you two have more than just a business deal." She answered still smiling.
I looked at Magnus for help. As our eyes met I could see that he is leaving the choice up to me. He is letting me decide if I want to admit the truth or make up some new lie that probably won't even work. But either way I knew he will back me up.
So with one big breath, I pushed my fear away as best I could and looked straight into her eyes.
"You are right." I said, relieved that my voice isn't shaking, "It's more than just a business deal. Magnus is my boyfriend."
Her smile grew wider but I could also see the shock in her eyes. Whether it was from the fact that I admitted it to her or the fact that I actually have a boyfriend, I didn't know but in that moment I didn't actually care as I looked sideways at Magnus again.
He looked back at me with a proud smile and took my hand, squeezing it slightly.
"I can't believe it!" She said when she was finally able to find her voice again. "I can't believe it. You two are so cute." She suddenly threw herself at me, hugging me. "Finally! I was starting to lose hope in you." She whispered into my ear and I found myself not minding it.
"How long has this been going on?" She asked me after pulling away.
"Two months. Right?" I asked glancing at Magnus.
He flashed me a bright smile of encouragement. "Two and a half."
"What? How? Why didn't you tell me sooner?" She looked at me with a hurt expression.
Seeing her look at me like that made me regret not doing so. "I didn't tell anyone."
"But you could have at least told me." She argued. "I am your sister. And I was worried about you."
"I…" The guilt from earlier was back again.
Magnus put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. "He wanted to but didn't know how." He said answering for me and I relaxed a little, thanking him silently.
She looked between us before a big smile appeared on her face again. "Fine. Fine. I get it. I know it's hard for you." She looked at me a little sadly. "I'm just glad you finally found someone." She looked over my shoulder at something. "Speaking of someone, I see him right now." I looked behind me and saw a few Downworlders smiling at her. "I got to go but don't think this gets you off the hook." She lightly poked me in the chest. "We are going to have a little chat later." She said before walking away.
I gulped at the thought but still felt like a huge weight was taken off my chest.
"You ok darling?" Magnus asked me, pulling me even closer.
"I'm perfect." I answered with a small smile.
"Yes you are." He purred before kissing me.
After the kiss he smiled brightly at me. "I got you a drink." He handed me a glass that definitely wasn't in his hand a moment ago.
"Magnus, I don't-" I tried to give it back.
"I know. Don't worry. It's some kind of juice. No alcohol." At my suspicious look he continued. "I would never spike your drink without your consent. You can trust me."
I looked at him for a second longer before taking a quick sip. To my relief it really didn't taste like alcohol.
"Do you believe me now?" He asked, looking at me with amusement.
"Sorry." I blushed. "I just…"
"Don't worry about it." He winked at me. "I can drink enough for the both of us." He took a long sip of something green from a glass that had definitely just appeared in his hand. "Even though I'd like to see you drunk."
"Not going to happen Magnus." I said with a sigh.
"You don't even have to be drunk- just a little buzzed would be wonderful."
"Magnus…"
"Fine. No alcohol." I chuckled at his defeated look.
"But that doesn't mean we can't still have fun tonight though." He said with a wicked smile.
I gulped. "Your version of fun is not even close to mine."
"Come." He grabbed my hand and dragged me towards the darkest corner of the room.
"What are you-" I was cut off by his lips on mine.
"Magnus." I breathed, reluctantly pushing him away. "My sister is here."
"If you want more privacy we can always go to my bedroom." He said with a suggestive glint in his eyes.
I blushed and he chuckled before kissing me again.
"No, really Magnus." I said breathlessly as he moved down to my neck.
By now my back was pressed against the wall and my hands rested on his hips without my consent. My protests were weak, even to my own ears.
I could feel him smile against my skin. "It doesn't seem like you want me to stop."
"Magnus." It started out as a protest but as he lightly bit down on my pulse point it turned into a moan.
He smirked before claiming my lips again.
"Do you have any more protests?" He asked me with a satisfied grin, pulling away slightly.
I nodded but couldn't think of any at the moment so I just pulled him towards me and kissed him again.
He hummed as he kissed me back and moaned when I asked for entrance.
It took us a few minutes-and a lot of heated kisses-to break apart. And we only did so because I remembered that we were still at the party surrounding by people. Including my sister.
I pushed him away and went back into the crowd with a grinning Magnus beside me. He walked close enough to raise the suspicions of anyone watching us but I found that I didn't care. Magnus was right, Downworlders won't tell.
I glanced towards the door just in time to see Izzy walking out with what looked like one of the Fey.
Well that was fast. I thought while watching.
"Let's dance." Magnus whispered into my ear.
"I don't dance." I answered but didn't pull away even though I could feel prying eyes on us.
"I will show you." He smiled, tugging me towards the dancing Downworlders.
"I'd rather not." I said eyeing them warily.
"Oh come on, Alexander." He whined. "I didn't give any alcohol, didn't kiss you in plain sight… I just want to dance with my sexy boyfriend. Is that asking for too much?"
"You act like a child way too much for someone as old as you." I pointed out already aware that I am going to lose here.
"I'm not that old." He argued but then turned quiet as I looked at him in disbelief.
I yelped as I felt someone grab my ass. Turning around, I came face to face with a grinning phouka.
Did he really just do that?!
"Oi! Hands off!" Magnus said glaring at the phouka and pulling me closer to himself.
"Hello Magnus." He grinned even wider. "Long time no see."
"Touch him again and I will make sure you don't have hands anymore." His voice was so cold I didn't doubt for a second that he would do it.
"You were never any good at sharing." He mused with a smile. "But he is not your property. I have the right to do whatever I want." He looked me up and down.
It made me feel uncomfortable and I was only seconds away from hitting him before a loud snap sounded through the room. A few people looked towards us.
Something flashed behind me and as I looked I saw a big glittery sign written on my pants, just above my ass:
PROPERTY OF MAGNUS!
"Magnus!" I hissed with a blush.
"He is mine, now scram!" He growled and the phouka left.
The other guests that were watching now turned back to their conversations.
"Magnus this is not funny! Take it off!" I said while looking around, embarrassed.
"If you want me to take your pants off I will gladly do it." He said with a devious grin making me blush even more.
"That is not what I meant!"
"Don't worry darling. It will be gone by tomorrow morning." He looked thoughtful for a second. "Maybe afternoon."
"You are unbelievable." I groaned.
"Always darling." He pulled me in for a kiss. "Let's dance."
I groaned again but let him pull me into the crowd of dancing people.
No one touched me or even looked at me for the rest of the night.
I laid down on the couch as the last "guests" left the loft.
"Did you have fun darling?" Magnus asked as he sat next to me.
"I guess I did." I looked at him with a small smile. "But seeing how much you drank you won't be having very much fun tomorrow."
"Don't worry about it. I have a spell." He winked at me.
"Of course you do." I put my arm over my eyes exhausted. It was late and I was sleepy but I needed to get home first. I thought with a groan.
I felt Magnus lay beside me and hug me closer.
My eyes snapped open. "What are you doing?" I asked as I watched him close his eyes and snuggle more against me, resting his head on my chest.
"Sleeping." He mumbled without opening his eyes. "Now shush. Pillows don't talk."
I chuckled but didn't try to get up. Sleep sounded good right about now. A few minutes later he was peacefully sleeping and it didn't take long for sleep to take me too.
A sleepover! The next chapter will be of the next morning so yay. It will be up sooner than this I promise.
Anyway, did you like it? Tell me what you think.