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"So...you've lived in the city your whole life?" Magnus asked.
"I have" Alec nodded "We travel sometimes to my parent's hometown...but it barely happens nowadays"
"I've been all over" Magnus sighed "Never really had a place to call home"
"Yeah? Where have you been?" Alec asked
"Well I was born in Indonesia, but after my mother's death my father kept traveling and moving. We stayed some time in England, Peru, I went back to Indonesia for a year when I was a teenager, and then we came to live here in the US. Stayed in LA for some time before moving to NY"
"That's pretty cool" Alec smiled "I always liked the idea of traveling...never got the chance"
"I enjoyed it " Magnus nodded "But I always felt as if something was missing...I didn't have a stable home, you know?"
"Yeah...and you're an only-son, right?" Alec asked "I can only imagine how lonely you could have felt"
"I'm used to it" Magnus shrugged "Not anymore, though. I have lots of people around me who I consider my family and are not blood-related"
"Catarina one of them?" Alec smiled "She talks a lot about you...and Ragnor, which I still have not met"
"You'll find I talk a lot about Catarina and Ragnor as well" Magnus laughed "They're my closest friends"
"Tell me about them" Alec asked
"I will bore you to death" Magnus shook his head
"You said they're important to you" Alec said "I wanna know about them"
"Well...I met Ragnor when I moved to NY" Magnus explained "He lived next door...I think he was the reason why my father decided to settle down. I didn't have many friends growing up, so when we moved here and Ragnor and I were joined by the hip...my father didn't have the heart to rip us apart"
Magnus and Alec kept talking about their childhoods and different memories with their family and friends. Alec told Magnus about his siblings, how close they were and how he practically raised them after their parents' constant absence. After they finished their coffee, the two of them made their way towards the small park around the corner and walked around hand in hand. They talked and talked and talked and none of them realised how much time had passed. They were thrilled to learn so much about each other and enjoyed every minute of it. It amazed them both the connection they had and how great they got on. It was a relief for both of them since they had both feared their soulmate would not be what they expected. But there they were, laughing and chatting and getting to know each other and realising just how amazing it was to have someone who understood you. Of course, they both knew they barely knew each other, and they both knew the time would come where they would find the flaws of one another, but for now they enjoyed the company and the good time together.
"I'm afraid I have to go" Magnus pouted as they stopped by the entrance of the park "I have an appointment in 15 minutes and I need to get there in time"
"I'll drive you" Alec offered "You'll never get there if you walk"
"Okay" Magnus smiled.
Taking a car made the trip to the salon much more shorter than they expected. They didn't want to let go of the other yet, wanting to spend as much time together as possible, but they knew they needed to get back to work and real life.
"Can I see you again?" Alec asked when Magnus was about to climb off the car. As soon as the words left his mouth Alec started to blush "I-I mean...i-if you w-want to"
"I would love to" Magnus grinned, but then his smile disappeared "I can't tonight though...I'm going out with the guys..."
"Oh...alright then" Alec said, clearly disappointed "maybe another day?"
"For sure" Magnus smiled at him "Text me so we can set up a date"
"O-Okay" Alec smiled, is blush appearing again.
"Okay" Magnus winked, climbing off the car "See you later darling"
Magnus closed the door and strutted towards the entrance of his shop. He knew Alec was watching him walk away and he made sure to put up a show for his soulmate...or at least move his hips more than he would by walking normally. He needed to keep Alec entertained after all.
"Magnus, thought I would need to cancel your appointment" Anne greeted him as he walked inside.
"Shush you" Magnus rolled his eyes "I'm here now"
"How was your hot date?" Eddie grinned at him from his place mixing some hair dye
"It was just breakfast" Magnus protested "And a walk in the park"
"ooooh romantic" Anne winked at him "Did you kiss?"
"No" Magnus sighed "But I wished I had..."
"Girl, why haven't you?" Eddie exclaimed "If I had that man-candy as my soulmate, I would be all over him in a minute"
"You have Matthew!" Kathy called as she walked out of the backroom.
"Yeah...yeah" Eddie rolled his eyes and walked off towards his client to apply the hair dye.
Magnus walked towards the backroom to hang his coat and get ready for work. New clients came in and their appointments were filled. Magnus cut some girl's hair, did the dye of a business woman and made the nails of a college girl who had a date that night. The beauty salon was always busy and Magnus had two interviews schedule the day after. Kathy was going into maternal leave on Friday and Magnus needed to find someone who could take her place for the time she would be off-work.
"Hey Magnus!" Anne called as she placed the 'closed' sign on the door. "We are going out tonight, aren't we?"
"Of course we are!" Magnus grinned.
"Is it okay if Matt comes?" Eddie asked "He wanted to go out and got all upset when I told him about our plans"
"Sure, he's always invited" Magnus nodded "You can't get drunk though...you're Kathy's designated drivers!"
"I am not drinking" Kathy frowned "why would I need a designated driver?"
"Because you are 8 months pregnant and you are not going to be driving in the middle of the night" Eddie said matter-of-fact.
"I can still drive!" Kathy protested.
"Not happening" Anne shook her head "Now...we'll meet there, yeah?"
"We will" Magnus nodded "See ya'll there"
Magnus took his coat and bag and left the shop. He drove back home, which he found completely empty. There was a note on the kitchen counter letting him know that he was at Catarina's place and they would meet him at the bar. Throwing the note at the trash can, Magnus dropped his bag and coat on the sofa of the living room before lying down with a loud groan. Today had been a very long and tiring day. It had started wonderfully. His breakfast date with Alec had gone perfectly, but afterwards it was not as perfect. Magnus had to deal with clients and the stress of organising the interviews, and making inventory, and just everything. Magnus sometimes wondered why he decided to open his own shop. It was so much harder that just working cutting hair...but Magnus loved his job and his shop, so it kept him moving forward.
Magnus's phone chimed with the notification of a new text message, and he groaned as he pulled it out of his jean's pocket. He instantly brightened when he found a new text from Alec.
Is it crazy that I miss you already? -Alec
Not at all. I miss you as well, darling -Magnus
My siblings are driving me crazy...save me? -Alec
Wish I could...what are they doing to you? -Magnus
They are forcing me to go out. They wanna go to this new club or something -Alec
And that is not something you would enjoy? -Magnus
I don't like going to public places -Alec
and now that sounded like I'm an anti-social weirdo...I just don't like crowded places. -Alec
Oh darling...but parties are so much fun! -Magnus
Not to me, no -Alec
You just haven't been to the right parties. When I was in college I used to throw some killer parties! oh those times were good -Magnus
Do you still go to parties? -Alec
Not as often, no...mostly to clubs when I get some free time, which is almost never -Magnus
What are you doing out tonight, anyways? -Alec
Going out with the ones at the shop + Catarina and Ragnor...there's this new bar they wanted to check out -Magnus
Hope you have fun then :) I have to go...talk to you later? -Alec
Alright. See you later ;) -Magnus
Magnus sighed as he put the phone away. He looked at the time and found he had half an hour to get ready. He needed to take a shower and get ready for a night out. with a groan, Magnus stood up and walked towards the bathroom. He would need to hurry at getting ready if he wanted to be there on time.
"And here he comes!" Eddie called from the table where everyone was sitting.
Magnus laughed as he approached the table. As usual, he was the last one to arrive. Everyone was already there, sitting by the table or standing nearby. Kathy was sitting between Anne and Eddie. Eddie had an empty seat next to him with a jacket over the back of it, which Magnus guessed was Matthew's. Catarina was leaning against the wall, a bottle of beer in her hand while Ragnor stood next to her, chatting with Anne, a beer in hand as well.
"Magnus!" Catarina grinned "I thought you were not coming!"
"Of course I was coming" Magnus rolled his eyes "But getting my magnificent self ready is not easy"
"Oh get over yourself" Ragnor teased, pausing his conversation with Anne.
"You're just jealous" Magnus winked and moved to take his beer to take a sip. "Is anyone else joining us?"
"Noup" Eddie shook his head
"Is Matthew here?" Magnus asked him looking around the bar.
"He's getting the round of shots" Eddie replied lowly, looking down at his hands
Magnus frowned, but did not comment on it. Moving to take the free seat next to Eddie. Matthew could be complicated sometimes. He was a really good guy when he wanted to. He was a lawyer, working for some high firm in NYC. He travels a lot, and when Magnus first met him he was a really nice guy and he treated Eddie so well. Eddie was completely enamoured with him and they matched so perfectly together. Magnus remembered wishing his relationship with his own soulmate would be like theirs. But lately, Eddie had been withdrawing a lot, being quiet when they talked about Matthew or soulmates in general. Magnus sometimes wondered if there was something going on between them, if they were fighting or something had happened...but Eddie refused to talk about it.
"How are you Magnus?" Kathy asked him
"I'm good" Magnus nodded "I just need to get a drink or two and let loose, you know?"
"No getting too drunk, please" Kathy frowned "You still need to drive home.
"Yeah, I know" Magnus nodded "I'll just have some drinks and dance it off"
"Oh! We're dancing?" Eddie grinned
"I'm sure if Matthew sees us dance one more time he'll flip out" Magnus told him.
It had happened before. One time where the group had been out for drinks. Magnus and Eddie had a few drinks too many and were dancing together. Nothing really happened between them, but Matthew had seen them and was not happy about seeing his boyfriend dance with someone else.
"Then he can go screw himself" Eddie snapped standing up "I'm going to dance"
Eddie walked off towards the dance floor, quickly mixing between all the bodies of people dancing and jumping to the beat of the music. Magnus looked after him worried, he knew there was something wrong but he was unable to help if Eddie continued to close off.
"They're fighting again" Kathy told him softly. "Eddie tries to hide it, but I can still hear him yelling at his phone. I try not to eavesdrop, but it is really hard when he's yelling at it"
"What exactly happened?" Magnus asked.
"I don't know the complete story...but Matt cheated on him" Kathy said
"What?!" Magnus exclaimed, getting the attention of everyone else in their small group
"Magnus, shhhh!" Kathy hissed "Eddie does not want anyone to know. I'm not supposed to know!"
"Tell me what you know" Magnus said with a frown.
"They were fighting about it the week a few days after their anniversary" Kathy explained "Eddie was really upset and kept accusing Matt of being a home-wrecker...He got really drunk that night. I tried to make sure he did not injure himself, but Eddie talks when he's drunk. I'm sure he does not remember, but he told me he caught Matt cheating on him with one of matt's co-workers on the firm. Apparently, the other man is married and has two kids. Anyways, Eddie was so upset about that, but a few days after Matt came to the apartment to apologise. They fought, but Eddie ended up forgiving him"
"That's so stupid!" Magnus cried "Why would he forgive that jerk?!"
"They're soulmates" Kathy said softly "And Eddie loves him very much...Matt claimed he was drunk and didn't know what he was doing"
"But they're not alright" Magnus said "I mean, they're obviously still fighting or something"
"Matt has been...controlling" Kathy said slowly "He has always been over-protecting. But lately, he gets upset if Eddie does not answer his texts or call him...stuff like that"
"Like when he got upset when Eddie and I were dancing?" Magnus asked
"Exactly like that" Kathy nodded.
Their conversation was cut short when Matt reached their table, carrying a tray with different shot glasses. Ragnor and Anne cheered, immediately reaching forward to grab one and drink it. decided to finish her beer before taking her own shot. Kathy declined hers, since she could not drink due to her pregnancy. Magnus thanked Matthew and took his own glass, drowning it immediately.
"Where is Edward?" Matthew asked with a frown. Matthew always called Eddie by his full name.
"He went to the dance floor" Magnus answered, putting the glass back on the tray.
"He did what?" Matthew asked, his eyes flashing as he turned to look at Magnus.
"He went to dance" Anne answered with a glare "Is there any problem with him having fun?"
"There is a problem with him having fun without me" Matt snapped.
"Do you know how selfish that sounds?" Anne asked incredulously
"Relax man" Ragnor said "Let the guy have some fun...he's not going to cheat on you or something"
"He knows better than that" Matt muttered
"Oh lighten up" Catarina said drinking her own shot and moving to take Ragnor's hand "Let's all just chill and have fun!"
Catarina led Ragnor towards the dance floor and they started to dance together. Anne grinned and followed after them, soon finding a partner to dance with. Matthew muttered something under his breath and walked off somewhere else. Kathy, could not move around too much for her pregnancy, so Magnus decided to stay with her.
"You don't have to stay with me, you know?" Kathy told him "Go have fun"
"I'm actually okay here" Magnus shrugged "Don't feel like dancing"
"Who are you and what have you done to our Magnus?" Kathy laughed
"Shut up" Magnus chuckled "Is it weird if I wished Alec was here?"
"No" Kathy smiled "You just met your soulmate...it is only normal for you to want to be with him"
Just then a commotion started happening at the edges of the dance floor, by the bar. There were some screams over the music and two guys seemed to get in a fight. Magnus and Kathy looked over, trying to see what was going on. They saw Matthew, being pushed by a blond guy towards the bar's counter. There was a girl with black hair, and Magnus recognise her easily. She was Isabelle Lightwood.
"Wait here" Magnus told Kathy.
Magnus stood up and moved towards the counter. If Matthew was getting in a fight with his client's boyfriend, nothing good could come out of it. Magnus tried to stay out of the fight, trying to find out exactly what had happened to get Matthew in a fight.
"You keep your hands to yourself, you hear me?" The blond guy growled at Matthew.
"Get off me" Matthew spat.
Suddenly the guy swung a punch directly at Matthew's jaw, making the crowd around them gasp. Magnus looked around, trying to find a way of stopping what was going on. His eyes locked with Eddie's, across the crowd. Eddie looked at him helplessly, begging him to do something about the fight. With an internal sigh, Magnus stepped forward, just in time to stop the blond man from hitting Matthew once again. Magnus took hold of the man's elbow and stopped him from hitting Matt.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you" Magnus spoke lowly.
"Let go" the blond snapped, freeing his arm and glaring at Magnus.
"You don't want to get in a fight here" Magnus said nodding at Matt "Let him go and we can forget this happened"
"I don't need your help, Bane" Matthew snapped, but gladly stepped away from the man.
Magnus rolled his eyes but stepped away from the fight. His job was done, he did not want to know anything about them.
"Tell your boyfriend to stop being a perverted son of a bitch" the man snapped at Magnus.
"Listen, I've no idea what happened between you and Matt, but you can get over it" Magnus said crossing his arms.
"Jace, come on" a red-haired girl said.
Magnus turned his eyes to her and noticed she was Clary Fray. Magnus groaned, already realising who else could be here and not wanting to be caught in a fight.
"Just drop it, okay?" Magnus asked, turning to walk away.
However, the man grabbed Magnus by the elbow and spun him around. He was obviously not done fighting and with the unfocused look in his eyes, Magnus knew he was drunk. Great, just what he needed. Get in a fight with an angry drunk.
"Let go of me" Magnus warned.
From the corner of his eye he could see Eddie talking to Ragnor and pointing their way. So help was in the way. Magnus just hoped Alexander had decided not to go out with his sister and friends as he had planned earlier today.
"Jace, just let him go" a man with brown hair who was standing next to Izzy said.
"I'm not here to fight" Magnus glared at the so-called Jace.
"Magnus?"
Magnus looked over Jace's shoulder and met eyes with those deep blue eyes he had been dreaming nonstop he first saw them. Alec was had just stepped from behind the man who was standing next to Isabelle and was looking at the situation around them. He had obviously not been before to see the fight between Jace and Matthew and had just now found something was wrong. Which was obviously confusing for him. Seeing his brother holding tightly to his soulmate's arm while both of them glared daggers at each other was not something you would find every day.
"What's going on here?" Alec asked confused, stepping closer to his brother and looking carefully at both of them.
"The fairy here does not know how to mind his own business" Jace spat at Magnus.
"Oi!" Ragnor called moving forward to stand next to his best friend "You better let go of my friend and stop insulting him before I force you to"
"Jace….let go of him" Alec said softly, but Jace heard him just fine "You're drunk. Let him go before someone gets hurt"
"Someone is already hurt" Magnus grumbled as Jace dropped his arm.
"We apologise for him" Clary spoke from over Jace's shoulders "He's not usually this angry when drunk…your friend just bothered him."
"Yeah…whatever" Magnus sighed "Sorry for Matthew as well"
"Magnus, wait" Alec called before Magnus could walk away "You're not hurt, are you?"
"I'm fine darling" Magnus grinned "I can take care of myself"
Before any of them could respond, Catarina came rushing towards them followed by Kathy who moved with a bit of struggle. Magnus quickly moved to help Kathy, seeing the looks of panic in their faces.
"What's going on?" Ragnor asked Cat.
"It's Eddie" Catarina panted "Matthew got in a fight with him"
"They're in the parking lot" Kathy supplied
"Oh fuck" Magnus mumbled, already moving to walk outside and help his friend.
"What's going on?" Alec asked confused as he saw Ragnor and Magnus rush outside.
"It's our friend" Catarina told him, moving to follow her friends and she was followed by Alec and Kathy. "He's in danger."
I just realised that when I write the chapters at work, they are usually longer haha!
Hope you enjoyed this chapter...Sorry if Jace is kinda OOC...I was thinking when he fought against all those werewolves and thought he would be a mad-drunk if provoked...Anyways, leave your reviews below! and follow and favourite :)
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