December 7th: Midnight
okay, so this one shot is based off of a thing from a college in the town next to mine. On the campus, theres a clock tower, and the ''legend'' goes that a student doesn't become an official student until he or she is kissed under the clock tower at the stroke of midnight. I just thought it was a really cute idea, and also sorry that this is so short I had a terrible day today and almost had a mental breakdown twice and really didn't feel like writing, but I'm hoping malec will make me feel better. This one shot takes place….like….COFA….?
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, they belong to Cassandra Clare
Alec lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling. Outside he could hear carollers singing, and could see christmas lights blinking. Downstairs he could hear the rumble of voices as the institution christmas party began reaching its peak, and he could smell the food that Maryse had had delivered for it. He rolled over and bit his lip, trying to keep the tears that had been welling in his eyes from pouring out. Everything had started earlier in the morning when he had woken up and walked downstairs. Maryse had been in the living room, instructing a group of men on where to hang a large wreath. "Hey mom, what's going on tonight?"
"Its- No! Not there!" She yelled, suddenly running towards the men.
"It's the institution christmas party." Izzy said, yawning.
"I thought we weren't having it this year…..after...you know...everything thats happened…."
"Well mom decided it was the best way to lift everyone's spirits. Really, she just didn't want to be shown up by the Aflers."
Alec sighed. The Aflers were a group of shadowhunters who had just moved here from Georgia and everybody worshipped them, everyone except Alec's parents who apparently were these peoples arch nemesis's.
"Honestly, mundanes can be so dense sometimes." Maryse muttered as she walked back over to her children.
"Hey Mom!" Izzy said suddenly, looking as though she had just gotten a brilliant idea. "Can Simon and Clary come?"
Her mom blinker. "Well….of course Clary's going to be here….but Simon...I don't know…"
"Please Mom!" Izzy begged.
Their mother sighed. "Alright, fine, he can come."
"Yes!" Izzy did a victory dance.
"Can Magnus come?" Alec asked.
Maryse looked up. "Oh...Alec honey…..I don't know if thats such a good idea….you know….him being a downworlder and all."
"But Simon's a vampire. So hes a downworlder too…"
His mom winced. "Yes...but….but….Magnus is a very important downworlder...besides...I'm sure he has other plans for tonight."
"Probably not, most of his clients are gone for the holidays."
"Yes well….our guest list is full…"
'But you just added Simon."
His mother sighed again. "Alec we are not discussing this right now."
"But-"
"Drop it." She said, turning on her heel and marching out of the room.
"Hey Alec!" Izzy called just then, from her perch behind the sofa.
"Ya?"
"Can you come help us decorate?!" She shouted as she struggled with trying to string the tinsel.
He sighed. "Ya, coming right over."
The next 11 hours was spent decorating, eating, training and more decorating. Finally, it was 9pm and Maryse was putting the final touches on the living room. Everything looked great, the lights were twinkling and there were four christmas trees in each corner, the buffet table was set off to one side with a dance floor in the middle, which looked like it was literally made of glass. The sight was enough to make anybody breathless, but Alec was still in a bad mood when he entered the room. Simon, Clary and her mom had already arrived with Luke and were standing around with Izzy and Jace, exclaiming about the beautiful decorations. Jace had his arms wrapped around Clary, Izzy and Simon were locked in a passionate embrace, and Luke and Clary's mom were holding hands and admiring the room. Alec stood near the back of the room, wishing Magnus was there. "Why don't you go join the party, Alec?" Robert said, suddenly appearing behind him.
He jumped. "Dad, umm….."
His father looked at him. "Your mother told me about your disagreement earlier."
Alec frowned. "Alec, you know we can't invite downworlder's to a shadowhunter party."
Alec crossed his arms. He was now starting to get seriously pissed. "Simon and Luke are here."
His father looked slightly uncomfortable. "Yes, but Simon's Clary's friend, and hes dating Izzy….and...Luke...hes...like Clary's adopted father...plus he's helped us in numerous situations."
That did it. "Magnus is dating me. Hes helped us in numerous situations, he saved my life!" He practically shouted at his dad.
A few heads swiveled in their direction and Robert grabbed Alec by the arm and dragged him out of the room. "Look, Alec, if you can't behave yourself, you won't be able to go to the party. Magnus is not coming and that is the final decision."
"Behave myself? So its a crime to want to be with your boyfriend?"
Robert winced at the last statement. "Thats it. This is my house and I will not have my authority questioned. Go to your room."
"What? I'm 18! You can't send me to my room!"
"As long as you live here I can! Now go!"
Alec glared at him and stormed out of the room. Now, and hour later, he found himself lying on his bed, listening to the party going on downstairs, and trying not to feel sorry for himself. It could be a lot worse. He thought. Suddenly there was bang as something smacked into his window and he jumped up, running over to it. As he unlatched it, and swung it open, Alec saw that the thing that had hit his window was a snowy owl, with a note tied to its leg and a single blue rose. Carefully, he picked up the bird and moved it over to his bed. It seemed fine, so he untied the flower and note and began to read it.
To: Alexander Gideon Lightwood
Alec,
Please go to the corner of 42nd and 1st. Don't ask why. Just do it.
~Love,
Magnus
ps. I love you
Alec smiled and reread the note. It was written in green ink, with traces of glitter on the paper, which smelled faintly of sandalwood. Alec stood up and placed the note and flower beside his bed, then got his coat and scarf. Quietly, he tiptoed over to the window and gently unlatched it. Alec had never been one to sneak out, that had always been Jace and Izzy, but recently, he had begun sneaking out more to see Magnus to avoid his parents disapproving looks when he told them where he was going. In only a few months, he had mastered the art of sneaking out his bedroom window and within a few minutes he was safely on the ground and was heading towards 42nd street. It took about 10 minutes to get there, and when he did, he stopped and looked around. Nobody was there, which was odd but it was freezing outside, no doubt everyone was inside enjoying the holiday seasons. Suddenly a man appeared in front of him. He was wearing a dirt covered apron and had flower clippings on him, so Alec assumed he was from the flower shop to his left. "Hey, you Alec?"
Alec nodded and the man reached in his pocket. "I was told to give you this."
He offered Alec a roll of paper. He took it. "Thanks."
The man shrugged, "No problem, be safe kid." Then he walked back into his shop.
Alec sat down in the corner as he unfurled the note and read it.
If tomorrow my life were finished,
With many fun things left to do,
It wouldn't matter at all,
Because, my love, I had you.
Go to the library.
~Magnus
ps. I love you
Alec bit his lip, smiling more than he had all week. Hurriedly, he rolled the note up and placed it in his pocket, leaping up. The library was only a short distance from 42nd, and it took him even less time than usual because he was rushing. He desperately wanted to see Magnus. When he reached the library he looked around for Magnus, but saw no sign of him. A little disgruntled, he pulled the note out again and read through it. He was about to put it back when he noticed something scrawled on the back.
Dear Alec, you're the light of my life.
Alec blinked at it. Was that supposed to be a clue? He looked up again, scanning his surroundings. There was the library, the lamp post, the flag pole, the- lamp post. light. Alec raced over to the lamp post, and sure enough, saw a scroll attached to it. Fumbling, he ripped it off and tore it open.
Roses are red,
Your eyes are blue
You're the butter to my bread
and I love you.
Go to the bench in the park next to the rose bush.
~Magnus
ps. I love you
Now literally running, Alec race off into the park, looking for the bench. Suddenly he stopped. Right in front of him was a rose bush, with bright blue roses, exactly the same shade as his eyes. On the bench next to them sat another note with a candle next to it, flickering. Quietly, he sank down onto the bench and took the note.
You were cinderella and I was the prince,
I met you at a ball
and gave you my number, telling you to call
Everything seemed to happen so fast, but I'm glad because ever since,
Life has been so much better
My darling Alexander.
You're my Cinderella, and I your prince
I can't wait until our midnight kiss.
~Magnus
ps. I love you
Alec looked up slowly, wiping snow from his face. Slowly, his eyes drifted upwards and saw a giant clock tower. Thats when he realized it was 2 minutes to 12. Alec leaped up and ran as fast as he could towards the clock tower, hoping to god he was right. As he reached it, he stopped and gasped. The entire underneath was filled with candles, in the background he heard the faint sounds of music, and in the middle, laying on the granite floor was the last note, covered in forget-me-nots. Slowly, Alec walked forward and picked up the note.
Dear Alec,
We haven't been childhood friends, I didn't save you from ogres and then carry you off into the sunset, and you never lost your glass slipper on the steps of my palace, causing me to tear the world apart looking for you. We've had our ups and downs, and faced disapprovement and risk. But despite all our differences and obstacles, I love you more than all the stars in the sky. I know that this is probably really cliche, but I love you, I really do. We're like Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, except you don't have a chameleon, or magical hair...and don't run around singing...and theres no way in hell I'm climbing a tower and riding a horse. But the point is, when we're together, we're just so much more awesome than everyone else. We're like Barney and Robin, Sherlock and John, (shut up no matter what anyone else says they ARE in love), Harry and Ginny, and Ron and Hermione all combined in one. We're THAT awesome.
~Magnus
ps. Did I mention I love you?
Suddenly, Alec felt a pair of arms slip around him and someone leaned into him, their hair tickling his ear. "My darling Alexander, what possible cause would you have for being out so late?"
Alec turned around to face a grinning Magnus. "I...you….You did all this for me?"
Magnus smiled and leaned in until their noses were touching. "You deserve it."
Alec blushed. Suddenly, a loud bong echoed from above them and Magnus smirked.
"Its midnight. Don't you have to be running along before your carriage turns into a pumpkin?"
"Hmm..I think its too late, maybe you have an extra room I can stay in tonight." Alec whispered, leaning in farther and inhaling the familiar scent of sandalwood.
"I do, but unfortunately, Chairman Meow has locked himself in it, the silly cat, and I'm afraid we'll have to share."
Alec rolled his eyes and Magnus brought their lips together. As Alec stood their, entwined in their embrace, he thought about how angry he had been earlier and smiled. Somehow, no matter how sad or angry, or down he was, Magnus always made him forget his problems and made him feel like everything was going to be alright. The last stroke ended and the two pulled apart. "Its after midnight." Alec whispered.
"And you're still as beautiful as ever." Magnus grinned, brushing his lips against the shadowhunters nose.
They stood together under the clock tower, wrapped in eachothers arms, neither speaking for a moment. "Magnus," Alec said suddenly, looking up to look him in the eye.
"Yes dear?"
"I love you too."
OHMYGOD IT WORKED! I feel so much better now xD Also I'm watching th City of Bones movie tonight! I saw it in theaters still….anyways...this one was particularly romantic and cliche...but whatever. Thank you sooo much to everyone who's followed/favorited this story! Hopefully you had a better day than me xD See you tomorrow, bye!