for: @shadowhuntersaumondays
theme: fake dating
Alec is walking towards his apartment, holding some grocery bags. He decided to go grocery shopping after a long day of work at the law office, it was almost 6pm and all he wants is take a nice shower, and sleep.
Just as Alec gets into his apartment building, he quickly goes to check if he has got any mail, like he always does, he usually gets basic advertisements and bills.
Just as Alec flips through his mail, he sees this really colourful one, it catches his attention so he grabs it and his eyes go wide; It's a letter. From his high school. Alec opens it and reads it, his heart beating fast.
It reads:
Dear students who used to go to Institute Brooklyn High school,
This is the old school president, Stephan Halvey.
I'm writing this letter because I'm inviting you to the Institute Brooklyn High school reunion, it's been 6 years since we all graduated and it would be nice to catch up with everyone.
This reunion will be on Friday, September 21 at 6 pm, in the Institute Brooklyn High School gymnasium.
I hope to see you all there, feel free to bring anyone.
Sincerely,
Stephan Halvey.
Just as Alec stops reading the letter, he looks up at the wall like it's the most interesting thing in the world .
Friday. That's tomorrow. Alec’s mind is blown right now, his high school reunion tomorrow, and it's been 6 years and he's still single, he needs a date for this reunion.
‘Magnus.’ Alec quickly thinks and rushes towards his best friend's loft.
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“I need you to be my date for this stupid high school reunion.” Alec says as he rushes into Magnus’ loft, feeling really panicky. Magnus raises his eyebrow, putting his wine down, looking at his best friend.
“What's wrong?” Magnus says as he looks at Alec and makes room on the couch for him to sit beside him.
Alec takes a deep breath, pulls out a crumpled piece of paper and gives it to Magnus. “ I got invited to this high school reunion and fuck, they can't make fun of me for being single.” Alec says as he tries to take deep breaths, feeling really nervous and panicky.
“Whoa, whoa, Alexander, deep breaths. Tell me what's wrong and why you need a date.” Magnus says as he puts a hand on Alec’s shoulder, trying to comfort him.
Alec looks at Magnus and bites his lip, trying to control his breathing, Magnus’ soft smile comforting him.
“I used to be bullied in high school for being a nerd and was voted the one who will always be single. I- I mean they were right, I’m still single and still will be for a long time.” Alec says softly as he looks down, feeling a little shame. He has dated a few people but it never ended up serious, his relationships usually last for about a month or two until they break up with him. The reason why for every break up?
He’s really into Magnus. His best friend.
Alec has been in love with Magnus ever since they have met in College in their English class, they became friends instantly, they had so much things in common, and they connected too easily. Sure, Magnus was loud and out there, and Alec was shy and quiet, completely opposite but since they met, they were inseparable.
After a few moments of silence, Alec speaks up.“I-I'm sorry I suggested this, I know you have better things to do than pretending to date me for a silly high school reunion.”
Alec stands up from the couch and he feels someone grab his hand, to stop him from walking away. Alec turns away and he sees Magnus looking at Alec with a soft smile and Alec’s heart melts a little.
“I'll do it.” Magnus says, looking determined.
Alec’s jaw opens wide and he looks at Magnus with eyes wide open. “W-Wait, really?” Alec says, shock in his voice.
“Yeah, it's only for a night, how bad can it be?” Magnus shrugs, inspecting his dark blue coloured nails.
“Magnus, are you sure? I don't want to force you and make you uncomfortable.”
Magnus sighs and puts his hand on Alec’s arm. “Alexander, you're my best friend and you’ve always been there for me. Let me be there for you.” Magnus says with a soft smile, trying to reassure Alec.
Alec nods and smiles. “Okay. Thank you, Magnus.”
Magnus smirks and playfully hits Alec’s shoulder. “Hey, what are best friends for? When is this reunion?”
Alec licks his lips, playing with his fingers. “Uh, tomorrow.”
Magnus’ eyes go wide and stare at Alec in disbelief. “Tomorrow? You serious?”
Alec nods and hides the urge to chuckle.
“What the fuck.” Magnus whisperes as he takes his glass of wine and takes a sip of it.
“I'm sorry it's so soon, I just saw it. But hey, there will be an open bar.” Alec says as he tries to calm Magnus down.
Magnus chuckles. “Open bar? I like the sound of that. And hey, don't apologize, sure it's last minute but we can manage.”
Alec smiles and nods. “Thank you, again.” Alec says as he puts his arms around Magnus, giving him a hug.
He hears Magnus sigh and put his hands around him. “You're lucky we’re best friends, and that I love you.” Magnus mumbles and Alec’s heart beats faster.
“I love you too.” Alec says softly, hugging Magnus a little tighter.
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“What have you gotten yourself into, big brother?” Isabelle says as she walks into Alec’s room.
It's Friday and in a few hours Alec has to pick up up Magnus and go to the school for the reunion. Alec is not nervous. Not at all.
“What do you mean?” Alec says as he buttons up his blue denim shirt, not looking at Isabelle.
“Oh don't play dumb with me, Alec. Asking Magnus to pretend to date you for this high school reunion when you're clearly crushing on him hard? Bad fucking idea.” Isabelle says as she walks towards Alec’s bed and sits on it, crossing her arms.
“I panicked, and why does it matter? It's not like it it will turn into anything, it's just for one night.” Alec says, trying to not sound hurt. It's only for one night, after maybe everything will be okay. Alec says to himself.
“You dragged Magnus with you, you’ve clearly been crushing on the guy hard for the last 6 years. Don't lie to me and say it doesn't mean anything, it means so much to you.” Isabelle says, looking frustrated.
Alec lets out huff of annoyance and turns around to look at his sister. “Don't. It might mean something to me but I doubt that it means something for him, he's doing this because he's a good friend and that's it.”
Isabelle's face softens. “Alec, you can't keep doing this to yourself, you're going to hurt yourself even more. And you're an idiot if you don't think this doesn't mean anything to Magnus.”
Before Alec can question Isabelle, she leaves his room and goes to her room.
Alec sighs and goes back to getting ready for the reunion.
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Alec and Magnus drive by the high school and Alec starts to sweat and get clammy. Fuck, this is a horrible idea. Alec thinks, he shouldn't have came here or forced his best friend to go and fake being his boyfriend for one night.
“Hey, I can feel you overthinking from here. Take a deep breath, everything will be okay.” Magnus says as he puts his hand on top of Alec’s trying to calm him down.
Alec looks at Magnus’ hand on top of his and smiles slightly. “I know, I'm just nervous.”
“I know, but it will be okay. Now, let's get out of this car and show them fuckers that you got a boyfriend. Not just a regular boyfriend, you’ve got Magnus Bane as a boyfriend and that is a true blessing.” Magnus says with wink and gets out of the car, waiting for Alec to get out too.
I can do this, Alec says as he takes a deep breath and steps out of his car, walking towards Magnus with an anxious smile.
“You ready?” Magnus says holding out his hand towards Alec.
Alec looks at Magnus’ hand, nods and takes it, holding Magnus’ hand tightly. “Let's do it.” Alec says with a smirk.
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“Damn, your high school definitely out did itself.” Magnus says as they walk into the gymnasium, holding hands.
Alec may look calm on the outside, but on the inside, he's about to burst. He's in his old high school and he's holding Magnus Bane’s hand.
“Yeah…” Alec says as he looks around. He can recognize some people and he hates it.
Alec feels someone's lips on his cheek and he blushes. Did Magnus just kiss my cheek? Alec turns his head to look at Magnus and Magnus is giving him a cheeky smile.
“Don't worry.” Magnus says with a wink and Alec can't help but let out a small chuckle.
“Alec Lightwood? Damn, you sure have changed quite a bit.” Alec and Magnus both turn around to see who this voice belonged to and it was Stephan the school's Vice President.
“Oh, uh hi.” Alec says awkwardly and Stephan shakes his hand and looks at the man next to Alec and smiles.
“I see you brought someone? A friend?” Stephan says as he checks Magnus up and down and Alec feels a little uncomfortable.
Alec puts a hand around Magnus’ waist and smiles. “This is Magnus. My boyfriend.”
Stephan smiles and shakes Magnus’ hand. “Nice to meet you. Nice to know Alec has gotten himself someone, we all thought he was going to end up alone.”
Alec bites his lip and is about to say something until Magnus interrupts him.
“Alexander is great, and of course he was gonna find a boyfriend. He's smart, sweet, and not to mention good looking.” Magnus says defensively, bringing Alec closer to him.
Alec looks at Magnus with so much awe. Alec has always admired Magnus for his honesty and how loyal he is, he truly cares about people and he always shows it, especially to Alec, when there is someone making fun of him, he always steps in and puts that person down and Alec is forever thankful for that.
Without thinking Alec leans down to give a quick kiss to Magnus cheek and and he felt Magnus still for a moment and then Magnus let go and took in that kiss and smiled.
“Uh, okay guys. Have fun, there is an open bar so knock yourself out and try to socialize with everyone here.” Stephan says awkwardly and leaves to talk to other people.
A few moments of later. “Damn, good one.” Magnus says and Alec nods slowly and sighs. Of course, it was only for the show.
“Sure. Let's go to the bar.” Alec takes Magnus’ hand and they walk to the bar.
Alec definitely needs a drink or few .
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Isabelle: I hope you're having fun and i'm hoping you're not breaking your own heart in the process. You gotta tell him.
Alec: yeah maybe, we’ll see.
Isabelle: i'm serious Alec.
Alec: ok, bye Iz.
Alec sighs as he takes a sip from his third beer, already feeling tipsy and he feels good.
He's currently laughing at some funny story that Magnus is sharing with him about him and Ragnor being stranded in Japan for a week. Alec loves it when Magnus tells jokes and laughs. He loves hearing Magnus laugh, it's his favourite sound, he wants to treasure it and hear it forever.
“You doing okay? You've been staring at me for three minutes not moving and it's kind of scaring me. I know my face is beautiful and everything but please don't die on me for staring at my face for too long.” Magnus says teasingly.
Alec chuckles, taking a sip from his beer. “I can't stare at my gorgeous boyfriend’s face?” Alec says and looks at Magnus.
Magnus takes a sip from his martini and slides closer to Alec. “Mmm, you could but it's not free.” Magnus says teasingly.
“Oh yeah? What's the cost?” Alec’s eyes trail to Magnus lips and he stares at them.
“You need to k-” Magnus gets interrupted by a high screech voice.
“Oh, fuck me.” Alec mumbles and Magnus winks.
“Later.”
Alec is about to reply until he gets a attacked by behind by a short girl with blonde hair.
“Alec! Oh my, you've changed so much! You're so much hotter and you look buff. Oh my god!” The girl screamed. Tiffany.
Alec remembers Tiffany, she was so annoying and she was always obsessed with every guy in the school and always jumped on random people's backs for no reason.
Alec hears Magnus chuckle beside him and Alec gives him a glare.
“Hi Tiffany, nice to see you again.” Alec lies and Magnus chuckles even more.
“Oh Alex, you've grown up so much! you look so good and your friend here looks so hot too.” Tiffany yells out.
“Uh, it's Alec.”
“Yeah, Alex”
They all stare at each other for a few moments until Tiffany decides to say something again.
“So are you two friends?”
Magnus snorts. “Oh yeah, great friends.” Magnus says and Alec rolls his eyes.
“Oh yeah? Best friends” Tiffany says with a big smile and eyes wide open.
This time Alec snorts. “Best friends that hold hands and kiss often.” Alec says, playing along with the dating thing.
“You two kiss! I've never seen two boys kiss before! Show it to me?” Tiffany asks and pokes Alec’s shoulder.
Is this girl serious? Alec thinks to himself.
“Um, uh, I don't th-” Alec gets turned around and faces Magnus, who has a big smirk on his face and Alec furrows his eyebrows.
Before Alec can say anything, Magnus leans towards Alec and captures his mouth into a slow, chaste kiss.
Alec swears his heart stops beating. Magnus is kissing him. It's the most amazing thing ever. He's always thought about kissing Magnus ever since they've met in college and now that this is actually happening, Alec feels like he's on Cloud 9.
Alec puts his hands on Magnus’ waist and pulls him closer and kisses him back, his kiss full of passion. Alec feels Magnus’ tongue begging for an entry and he easily lets him in, letting out a small moan.
Fuck. Alec thinks. This is everything he's ever wanted. He can't hide it any longer. He has to tell Magnus how he feels.
After kissing for a few minutes, which felt like forever. They pull back and stare at each other.
Tiffany long gone, she just randomly decides to disappear after their long kiss.
“I’ve been wanting to do this for awhile.” Magnus confesses with a small smile.
“Really?” Alec asks, a bit shocked.
“Yeah.” Magnus says quietly, not looking into Alec’s eyes, feeling embarrassed.
Alec puts a hand on Magnus’ jaw and turns his face to look at him. “Hey, no. It's okay.”
“Really? We've been best friends for 6 years and now I confess to you that I've been wanting to kiss you for a long time. I'm a horrible best friend.”
Alec stays quiet for a moment and he puts a hand on Magnus’ face, stroking it with his thumb. “Well, I guess I'm a terrible best friend because I've been in love with you for 6 years.” Alec confesses, looking into Magnus’ eyes.
A few moments later, Magnus grins and let's out a small chuckle. “We're idiots.”
Alec nods and snorts. “I would say so.”
“So, would you like to get out of here and have a proper date that we were supposed to have a long time ago?”
Alec nods and smiles. “Yes.”
Magnus takes his hand and they start walking. Magnus abruptly stops.
“You okay, Magnus?” Alec asks, concern on his face.
Magnus turns to look at Alec. “I love you too, by the way.”
Alec chuckles and rolls his eyes. “You sure are something.”
Magnus beams and gives a small peck to Alec’s lips, walking to the exit of the school, holding hands with smile on their faces.
