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Alec's morning went by with ease. He didn't have much sleep last night, but he wasn't as tired as he thought he would be. He did felt tired and his eyes were a bit heavy, but he wasn't completely exhausted. He could continue with the day as he was and wouldn't be bothered much. He didn't try to catch a nap, they never worked anyways. So instead Alec spent all morning procrastinating on the living room of his flat. He checked his blog, reading the commentaries on the photos he had posted the day before. Three new photos and each had many different comments. He loved the comments and answered to all of them. He was never the kind of person to hold back from his fans. Even though it was still hard for him to believe he had fans, he liked to interact with them, because if he didn't he felt as if he was acting superior than them. That was something he hated. He never liked being or feeling superior than anyone else. He knew that if he followed a blog and commented on the owner's work, then he would like to get an answer…For that reason, he answered to all the comments his fans made.
Around lunch time his sister – Isabelle – called him asking him if he would like to meet her and his other brother – Jace – for lunch at their favorite restaurant. He agreed instantly and got ready to leave his apartment, taking his camera, phone, and laptop. He always took his camera. No matter where he went, he took camera because he never knew when he would find a good shot. He liked taking pictures, every day he had to take a photo. So he made his way out and met both of his siblings at Taki's.
"Good to see you brother" Jace said with the usual smirk he always wore "You know…you're always away, taking photos, you always forget about me"
"Oh shut up" I said rolling my eyes and sitting down across from him "That's not true"
"You could join us any day" Isabelle nodded "You could even end in Alec's blog!"
"You've never posted a photo of me" Jace said looking hurt "Don't keep my incredible good looks away from your fans"
"On the contrary" Alec said with a smirk "I'm afraid if I post a photo of you all my fans will run away"
"Ouch" Jace said touching his chest where his heart is and faked cried "That was a deep cut…right through my heart!"
"Drama Queen" Isabelle rolled her eyes but then burst out laughing, making the other two males laugh as well.
The three of them ordered their food and eat, catching up, and having a good time. They didn't get to spend much time together nowadays. Izzy was making her future as a model and she had been getting a lot of different offers for work lately. Jace had been on the world of acting for two years already. His first movie had been a hit and he was currently working on a new movie. With his work he was required to travel a lot, and so he could not see his siblings as much as they would like to. None of them minded much though. They all knew Jace's career was important and neither Isabelle nor Alec wanted to take that away from him. Just as Jace respected Izzy's and Alec's career.
Not that Alec would call his blog a career. It was more of a hobby for him. Unfortunately, that didn't lift enough money to pay for the flat's bill, or food…let alone college! So he worked at the little coffee shop that gave him enough money to pay for the essentials.
The three Lightwood kids had ditched College. Alec had been on his first year when his parents kicked him out and they refused to continue paying for it. Alec didn't have the money to do it by himself, so he dropped out. Not that he minded. He was completely fine with being a photographer, but he knew it would affect him in the future.
Izzy and Jace were a complete different story from Alec. They both were still in High-school when Alec was kicked out of their house. They wanted to follow him, go with him, and leave that hell-of-a-house too, but they weren't old enough. Alec convinced them to stay because they needed to. None would be able to pay for school or food or their own house, therefor Jace and Izzy needed to continue living with their parents until they were old enough to take care of themselves and live on their own. They graduated from school, and that was when they started their own careers. Jace auditioned for a movie, got in, and now he was making his way to the youngest and most talented actors in Hollywood. Izzy made her way as a model. She made her portfolio and took it to this magazine that instantly took her in. She has been working for that magazine and she even has done some commercials. They didn't need college because they were doing so well with their careers and they were happy. They no longer lived at their parent's house. Jace had his own place and Izzy had moved to live with his boyfriend a few weeks back.
"Hey Alec" Jace said "I heard your blog is getting more visits"
"Yeah…they doubled its number since last week" the other boy answer nodding with a smile.
"Have you thought about taking your work further?" He asked
"What's wrong with my blog?" Alec asked frowning at his brother.
"Don't get me wrong, your blog is great and your photos are fantastic. But that's it…you have a lot of talent and it is going to waste in a blog" he explained
"It's not going to waste" Alec said shaking my head "I like it. It's what I do…it's just a hobby"
"I think what Jace is trying to say is that you have such an especial talent that it could take you really high" Isabelle explained gently "Imagine your photos published in a famous magazine…or announcing some product or something just as big. You could win millions just by doing your hobby"
"I'm not sure" Alec said looking down at his hands "Who would like to publish my photos on their magazine, anyways?"
"Any magazine with a good taste" Izzy exclaimed "I could ask with my boss…"
"No" The dark-haired boy said shaking his head "I really appreciate what you guys say and want to do…but I don't need it. I'm happy with my work"
"Where do you work, anyways?" Jace asked raising an eyebrow
"Luke's coffee shop" Alec shrugged
"Oh right! You said you worked with Clary, right?" When Alec nodded Jace smiled and let the topic go.
"Do you have a free day today?" Isabelle asked frowning slightly
"No…I have to work. Same shift as yesterday" Alec said sighing.
"Then you're late….it's already 10 past 3"
Alec jumped on his seat, looking down at his phone to see the time. He noticed that he, indeed, was already 10 minutes late. He cursed under his breath and started to gather his things. He said quick goodbyes to his siblings and then ran out of the restaurant to go to work. He could hear Izzy and Jace laughing from the table they had been sitting, but he didn't care. He had to go to work. Luke would kill him if he went there and noticed Alec wasn't on his shift. His co-worker, Maia Roberts, should be there already, and Clary had a shift before him. They would cover for him, but he still needed to be there as soon as he could or else he would be in great trouble.
Alec reached the coffee shop 10 minutes later, meaning he was 20 minutes late. He rushed inside, not bother to look at anyone as he ran towards the back room to leave his stuff and get his apron on (which was the only uniform the coffee shop had). He walked outside more calmly only to face a very amused looking Clary and Maia.
"Running late Lightwood?" Maia asked with a small smirk.
"I'm sorry" He said breathless "I was with my siblings and lost track of time"
"We noticed" Clary said rolling her eyes "You're lucky I decided to stay a bit longer otherwise Maia would have stayed all by her own"
"Thank you Clary" I said giving her a brief hug "And I'm sorry for leaving all the work to you girls…I'll make it up"
"Start with taking the orders then" Maia said handing him a notepad.
Alec nodded and went to take the orders of the people that were at the tables. There weren't much people. Two couples, a man in a business suit, and a man at the far corner of the store (where Alec usually sat when he wasn't on duty). That man that was sitting there, however, was someone Alec had seen before. Alec did a double take as he saw the handsome man he had met the day before.
"Magnus…" Alec though with wide eyes.
He looked away from him. Magnus was reading one of the books from the coffee shop and he hadn't noticed Alec. Or at least that's what he hoped. Alec moved to take the order of the first couple, they were on the opposite side of the shop from Magnus and Alec was glad to keep his distance from him. The piece of paper with his phone number and the cheeky note that said "Call me" had made work completely impossible for Alec the day before. Alec couldn't stop thinking about it. Should he call? Was it a joke? It had kept him awake all night…that and the thoughts of the man who had gave it to him. Alec blushed just thinking about it. There was no way such a gorgeous person could be interested in someone like Alec.
Alec took the orders of the two couples and the man with a suit ignoring Magnus completely. He served them each their orders and then brazed himself and moved towards the table Magnus was sitting on. He was still reading and he hadn't looked up to look at Alec, not even once. At least not that Alec knew. Alec came to stand next to the table and when Magnus made no inclination to look his way he cleared his throat and spoke.
"Would you like anything, sir?" He asked as politely as he could "he's just another costumer"
"Your phone number would be fine, thank you" Magnus answered with a smirk but he didn't' look up from the book, even though it was obvious now he wasn't reading it.
"E-Excuse me?" Alec asked blushing softly
"Your phone number" Magnus said finally looking up at him "You didn't call me…so I figured I would have to be the one who calls first"
"I didn't know if you really wanted me to call" Alec mumbled looking down at his shoes.
"I thought I made it clear giving you the note that said 'call me' and my number" He said.
Alec just shrugged looking down at his shoes and then moving his eyes around the store, anyone but Magnus.
"Why don't you sit?" Magnus asked, pointing towards the chair across from him.
"I can't" Alec answered immediately "I'm on duty"
"I'm sure you can take a break" Magnus said.
Alec bit down on his lower lip, looking from Magnus and the chair. He looked back towards the counter and across the store. Everyone had what they wanted and Maia was looking through a magazine. Obviously there wasn't much work to do. Alec sighed and then took the seat across from Magnus. Said man grinned at him. Alec smiled weakly back and then looked down at his folded hands that were on his lap. He just sat there awkwardly not really knowing what to do.
"Are you usually this socially awkward?" Magnus asked with pure curiosity and not cruel intention behind his words.
"N-No…well…m-maybe" Alec shrugged and then sighed "Yes" he admitted with a blush.
"You're adorable" Magnus gushed with a kind smile.
"Am not" Alec said looking up and frowning slightly, but his frown melted away instantly as he looked right into Magnus's eyes. "Anyways…why did you want me to sit?"
"I actually wanted to talk to you" Magnus said "I saw your blog"
"What are you talking about?" Alec frowned again.
"I saw your blog, Alexander" Magnus repeated "I have to say, I'm impressed"
"How did you know it was me?" He asked with a small sigh, his frown disappearing.
"I'm clever" Magnus shrugged. When Alec just raised his eyebrow he laughed. A rich and melodic laugh that made Alec's stomach feel as if it was filled with butterflies.
"A friend told me" Magnus said "And then I saw the picture of your friend, the red-head that works here…and then I remembered your name is Lightwood"
"I see" Alec said nodding "well…thanks, I suppose"
"You're really good with a camera" Magnus commented "Have you ever thought of taking your work to a more professional level?"
"Not really" Alec shook his head and then shrugged "It's just a hobby…I doubt I could take it farther"
"That's where you are wrong, Alexander" Magnus said
"Alec…I'm Alec" interrupted the other man "I don't like being called by my full name"
"But I like Alexander better" Magnus pouted "Anyways, Alec, I think your work would do just fine if published in a magazine"
"What magazine would like to publish my work?" Alec said with a disbelieving tone, not taking seriously what Magnus was saying "If you know of one, I would like to know"
"Prestigious" Magnus answered calmly "one of the best fashion magazine-"
"I know what magazine it is" Alec cut in "My sister works for that magazine"
"Does she really?" Magnus asked frowning "I don't recall…oh wait! I do! She's Isabelle, right?"
"Yeah" Alec said frowning "But how do you know?"
"Oh darling, I'm the owner of the magazine" Magnus said with a proud voice.
"Wait! You want to publish my work in your magazine?!" Alec asked astonished "Why would you want something like that?"
"Because I like your work…and I'm looking for a photographer" Magnus answered with a shrug, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world "So…will you?"
"I'm not sure…As I said, it is just a hobby…"Alec trailed off, not really being able to believe what was going on.
"Why don't you come by my office tomorrow?" Magnus suggested "We'll have a photo-shoot. You take the photos and depending on how it goes you can make your decision, yeah?" Alec looked uncertainly at Magnus but finally gave in.
"Fine" Alec said with a sigh "But just one photo-shoot"
"Fantastic!" Magnus exclaimed standing up "Can't wait to see you tomorrow"
"At what time do I have to be there?" Alec asked
"Is the morning alright?" Magnus asked "Around 9am?"
"Yeah, I'm free by that time" Alec nodded
"Good" Magnus smiled, that beautiful smile Alec started to like a little too much "I should get going…but keep in mind that I would me more than happy to have you working for my magazine. Your talent is unbelievable; you shouldn't waste it with a blog"
And then he was gone. Alec sighed and leaned against the back of the chair. That was the second time in one day that Alec heard his work was going to waste in a blog. "Great"
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