Chapter 3

Alec threw himself on the floor, landing on all the clothes he'd thrown out of his closet. He had absolutely nothing to wear tonight. All his clothes were old, he'd bought like two pair of jeans and some underwear the last two years. Also, he still had no idea what "pretty but warm" meant. Thankfully his doorbell rang and then the door opened.

"Well hello there" Jace said with a grin "is someone nervous for their date tonight?" Alec just stared at Jace, of course he was nervous, who wouldn't?.

"Well, your clothes won't do, let's go shopping" Jace continued and jiggled his keys.

"You know I can't afford that" Alec sighed, still laying on the floor, placing a hand on his forehead.

"Well, it's my treat, early birthday present" Jace poked Alec's belly with his foot "it's not everyday my best friend goes on a date with someone famous!" Jace reached out his hand and Alec took it, letting Jace help him up. "Fine" Alec muttered.

Jace and Alec had been friends since Jace was born, though Jace was 2 years younger (the same age as Izzy). They'd grown up next to each-other, their fathers being good friends until Alec turned 8, he knew something had happened but not what. That didn't effect Jace and Alec's friendship though, they stayed best friends. Jace had a huge trust fund, which Alec also had had until his father kicked him out. With this trust fund Jace paid for Alec's last year in collage. Something Alec intended on paying back. It's also thanks to Jace that he found an apartment and Jace's girlfriend Clary, helped him get a job in Java Jones, since Simon was her best friend. Alec was grateful for his friends and his sister, without them he would've never survived this. Lost in thought Alec was surprised when Jace stopped the car and announced that they'd arrived.

As soon as Alec got out of the car he heard a voice screaming "ALEC" turning around to face the source of the voice, Alec saw his sister running towards him. Before he had the chance to answer her, she almost knocked him down with the force of her hug. "I missed you" she said as she buried her face in his chest. He held her tighter "I missed you too Iz" he said and placed a kiss on her head. He couldn't believe that his sister was here. As always she had a tight short dress, stiletto heels, her hair in perfect curls and just as perfectly done make up. Their father wasn't a big fan of how she dressed, but apparently he'd given up hope. Or he just let her be so he wouldn't lose the last of his three children.

"So, my big brother has a date?" she said with a smirk on her face "oh, and is it true that you're going on a date with THE Magnus Bane?" she looked him straight in the eyes.

"If by that you mean Starboy, then yes" Alec answered her, causing Izzy to gasp and Jace to laugh.

"Holy shit Alec" she stared at him "you need to look perfect" she took his hand and almost ran through the mall, Jace had to quicken up his steps to follow and Alec was glad that his legs were long. How Izzy could walk this fast in her stiletto heels was beyond Alec.

They arrived at a store and Izzy instantly started picking out clothes, causing both Alec and Jace to have their hands full. He and Jace shared a look of horror. It might have been a misstake to invite Izzy, not that they didn't love her or that Alec wasn't glad to see her. It's just that she always went overboard with these things.

"Izzy, please, this is enough" Alec pleaded to his sister, arms full of clothes. She turned to him pouting as she said "fine" and they all went to the fitting room. If you asked Alec it took hours trying on the clothes, but it was probably closer to 30-40 minutes. Eventually, they managed to agree on one outfit. It was a pair of tight black jeans, a black t-shirt with a v-neck, a basic sweatshirt and a black leather jacket. It was fancier then anything Alec owned but not too fancy. He still looked like himself, which he didn't when Izzy forced him to wear a bright red tank top and glittery jeans. That wasn't even the worst outfit, Alec shivered at the thought. The outfit in itself wasn't that bad however Alec felt like a clown in it.

When Izzy realized that there was some time left she dragged them to a shoe shop. Where she insisted on buying Alec new shoes, also with the argument "an early birthday present". It was over a month left to Alec's birthday but there was no point in arguing, she wouldn't listen anyway, she'll buy shoes no matter what Alec said. As soon as he had his own money he would spoil them back. He was determined to succeed in life, so that he could protect Izzy, so that his father could see that he was worth something and to make Jace proud of him. Jace had invested money in his future and he couldn't fail him, he wouldn't fail him. Alec's thoughts were interrupted when Izzy shoved a pair of booths in his chest.

"Try them on" she instructed and Alec didn't protest. He sat down on the nearest chair and put them on. They were a perfect fit and very comfortable. Alec really needed new shoes and these where perfect for tonight but also worked as everyday shoes.

"They're perfect" Alec told Izzy who nodded in agreement and bought them for him.

As they walked back to Jace's car, Alec checked the time, 4 p.m. He had plenty of time to get ready before Magnus picked him up. There were also a message on his phone.

Can't wait for tonight .. xoxo Magnus

As always, Magnus's message caused him to smile big and wide and before he had the chance to answer Magnus, Izzy poked his side. Alec quickly put the phone in his pocket.

"Sexting are we?" Izzy teased Alec who blushed.

"No, god Izzy, I haven't even gone on a date with him yet"

"I know, but he's hot" Izzy said "I'm almost jealous" she pouted. Making Jace laugh.

"Stop having the same taste in guys, it's creepy" Jace said in-between laughs.

"Ew, I'd never go for Simon" Alec said making gagging noises causing Izzy to punch him in the arm. They continued their bickering and for a while, Alec felt like he was back in the good old days. Before he had told his father about his sexuality, before everything horrible along with that confession. When his life was simple, when he didn't have a hard time opening up to people, because he didn't have that many secrets. Alec's throwback to the good old days was interrupted when they arrived to Jace's car and he had to say goodbye to Izzy. He hugged his sister, long and hard, he never knew when they would see each-other again. He hated being separated from her this way, he felt powerless and was constantly worried about her. Alec was lucky to have Jace still living next door to her, so that he could keep an eye on her. Alec would rather die then let his father lay a hand on her, however he encouraged Izzy to stay there, so she could finish her education. So that their father wouldn't ruin her life as he'd ruined Alec's. When he finally let Izzy go, he looked her straight in the eyes. "Take care. If anything happens go to Jace"

She smiled at him "yes, Alec, you don't need to worry about me" she put her hands on his biceps "it's you I'm worried about, don't do anything stupid Alec" she said, looking him in the eyes, her eyes full of emotions. Alec could see sadness, worry and love, and it made him want to cry. "I love you Iz" he said as he pulled her in for another quick hug. "I love you too Alec" she told him as she kissed his cheek "good luck on your date and thank you Jace for calling me" she walked backwards as she said this, waving her hand before she turned around and walked to her car.

Alec looked after her, rubbing his neck, when he felt a hand on his shoulder. "She'll be alright Alec" he heard Jace tell him, he nodded in response. "Yeah, I know" he added, trying to smile at Jace.

Though Jace knew Alec all too well, he didn't buy it and took Alec's hand and pulled him in for a hug, one of those "man hugs", one armed, quick and with that patting or rather pounding on the back. Alec appreciated the gesture, they didn't hug often even though they were close, it just wasn't something they did. Alec would die for Jace and he knew that Jace would die for him, they didn't need a lot of hugging to know that. Their friendship was deeper than that, it didn't matter if there was miles between them, they'd always find a way to support each other.

They got in the car and rode back to Alec's apartment in silence, except for the radio that is. When they arrived Jace wished Alec good luck on his date. Alec proceeded to walk up to his apartment and took a shower, trying to get his mess of a hair somewhat nice and put on his new clothes on. As he looked at himself in the mirror he was scared that he was trying to hard, or that it looked like it. Alec knew that he was trying too hard, though he didn't care he wanted to impress Magnus, but if Magnus thought Alec tried too hard, that would fail. He bit his lip before taking a deep breath and walked out of his apartment and down the stairs. While waiting for Magnus to arrive, Alec leaned against the wall, trying to look chill but he was too excited.

After a few minutes Alec saw a bright red convertible coming towards him. This wasn't usually the kind of car that drove through these neighborhoods so it caught Alec's attention. When he realized that it was Magnus driving that car, his jaw dropped. The car was almost as beautiful as the man driving it. Alec stared as Magnus pulled in and jumped out of the car. Almost drooling when he saw what the other man was wearing. Magnus had a tight but at the same time loose blue shirt, hugging his body in all the right places. His pants were black chinos with a small silver belt and he'd paired it all with deep blue shoes, they looked black until light reflected on them. As Alec eyed Magnus back up from his feet, he noticed that his nails where painted in a glitter black nail polish and his fingers full of shiny rings. And if Alec wasn't already drooling, he sure was when he met Magnus face, just inches from his. Those beautiful cat like eyes framed with black eyeliner and eyelids full off glitter, his lips a shade redder than Alec had seen before and his hair in those perfect spikes with red tops.

"Yes, you look lovely too Alexander" Magnus smiled and Alec could feel Maguns's breath on his skin as he spoke, making his skin tingle. Before Alec could collect himself and answer Magnus, the other mans lips where crashing onto his and Alec just acted on instinct as he closed his eyes and put his arms around Magnus's waist pulling him closer.


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