Unlocked

Missed me?

God. How much she hated that voice. His Voice always made her knees go weak an her heart beat faster. But there was something new to it. This...hate. Clary just looked at Jace. She could feel Simon's breath on her neck. "Clary? Are you okay?" His voice sounded soft and worried but it was Alec's voice she wanted to hear right now. No one else's . "I...have to find Alec," 

"Aren't you gonna talk to me?" 

"Why wouldn't I ?" she snapped and than immediately turned around. She didn't want to look at him. She didin't want to hear his voice. She couldn't. " See you around," And with those words Clary left Simon and Jace where they were. She would apologize. Definitely. But she could not look at Jace anymore. She didn't even want to breath the same air as he does. 

Clary never stormed to the halls as fast as today. She looked for Alec,who was the only one who could calm her down. It was weird. A year ago they hated each other. She didn't understand Alec at all. He was always grumpy,didn't talk much and when he did he sounded so cold that even the ice queen would froze to death. But that was before Jace and Camille happend. That was before Jace ripped out her heart and jumped on it . They both loved Jace and it was that what drove them together. She was happy about it. She couldn't imagine her life without him now. He was over Jace. Happy and seeing someone. But Clary on the other hand...not so much.

"ALEC," there he was. Raphael was standing next to him. Raphael was Alec's best friend . Clary didn't really understand their friendship until she became friends with Alec. With Rafael it always seemed like he didn't care about anyone and than,when Rafael talked to Alec everything was different. His eyes became gently . A part of her sometimes belived that maybe he cared for him the way Alec cared for Jace, or Magnus for Alec,but there was Izzy of course. But that was a whole other thing she did not let her thoughts get into.

As soon as Alec turned around and looked at her his eyes widened and he made his way to Clary. "What happend? " He put his strong arms around her and Clary felt exactly what she needed. She pushed her head against his chest . He smelled so good. He smelled like home to Clary and that was all she needed. 

"Jace...He's back." 

"What? When?"

"The...cafeteria. I was just leaving with Simon..and there he was...with his grin and...god," 

"Hey," Alec's voice sounded so calm - nothing like the voice she knew. She loved that about him. The people he loved knew it. He showed them with all his heart. And yes,Alecs heart was big....and fragile. "Im here,okay? Don't let yourself be drawn in again. He is not worth it. " 

"I know," she murmured under her breath. 

"Come on. Let's get some ice cream and than we'll get ready for the party," 

Clary looked up at Alec who patted her head softly and than arm in arm they both left the building.

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"Magnus!" Catarina snapped and angry she threw a shoe after him but Magnus - nimbly as he was - dodged the bullet. "Im just saying! " 

"You are never just saying. You are anyoing me . Big time." 

"But listen if you like him you should tell him . It won't kill you."

"I will if you talk to Alec. He is clearly pissed off. I know the thing...you two have is complicated but what did you do?" 

Catarina let herself fall down on Magnus' big bed. Magnus on the other hand stood at the doorframe. She was right. They hadn't talked since they came back. Alexander was ignoring him. And nothing Magnus said changed that. Alexander was...complicated. Closed off. Only Clary and Rafael seemed to understand him. Magnus on the other hand...well, he wanted to understand Alexander. To get to know him but he made it hard. After all that flirting and time Magnus had put into Alexander he thought maybe they would finally go out on a date. But nothing. Not after chicago. What happend? What did he do? 

Magnus sighed and shrugged his shoulders." I don't know. I thought we were going somewhere. After Camille...I just... didn't thought I could feel that way ever again. And now he is ignoring me. I won't even get a," he made a face and changed his voice to a much darker sound."Stop,Magnus. Don't say that to my dirty text I send him. He just sends the smiley with eyes but no mouth. " 

"Maybe Izzy knows? After all she is back from London. I was with here yesterday after she was with Camille." 

"Camille was at Izzy's place?"

"Yeah,Alec was there too."

"...great. "

And with that he heard the door upon. "We are here!" He heard Clarissa's voice singing through his Loft. "Come on,Alec. Don't be a baby,"-"I'm not being a baby. Im done okay? I put on something nice like you said!"-"Alec! Your wearing the same shirt!"-"Im not! They one in I wore at school was black-" -"And the one your wearing is black too!"-"Darkblue!"

Magnus laughed looking at Clarissa and Alexander both still standing at the doorframe arguing. Magnus of course was with Clarissa on this one , although Alexander could wear anything. He always was beautiful.

"I think he just doesn't want to see me,"

"Oh! That is not true! Right,Alec?"

"No, he is right! I don't . I saw enough of him for one day," 

"Wow,Alexander,that really hurt my-"

"Alec. For you. It's Alec." 

Well,that was akward , Magnus thought rubbing his neck. It was only than that he saw Simon standing behind him. Waving. 

"Simon,was it?"

Simon nooded and looked at Catarina who waved at him."Come here you! We'll get you something different than those Star Wars shirts to wear!" 

Simon didn't wait long until he made his way to Catarina. Who wouldn't ? Catarina always had that soft tone in her voice even if she was totally insulting someone. Oh,how much Magnus loved that about her. 

"I'll join them! And you," she pointed her finger at him. "You'll talk to him. Now! I can't take this anymore. If I can ignore Jace Wayland you can talk to Magnus Bane,who by the way, didn't do anything." and with that Clarissa stormed in Magnus's room shutting the door closed . 

Magnus took in a lot of air after closing his frontdoor. He walked towards Alexander who was looking at the ground,at his shoes - really not understandable. Magnus was much prettier than those damn shoes.

"So...what's wrong?" Magnus softly whispered .

"Nothing," Alexander still just looked at the ground.

"Alexander, please-"

"Don't do that!"

"Do what?!"

"That tone. That voice. My...my name. Don't say it like that like...like,"

"like what?"

"Like I actually mean something to you! I'm not stupid,okay? I get it. It's not like...I'm Camille-"

"Yes. You aren't but that's why I like you."

"Stop it!" 

"Not until you tell me what the hell that girl told you."

"She...didn't."

"But she talked to Izzy,right? And you peeked?"

"..yeah," Alexander now looked at him. His eyes....they looked so sad. It hurt seeing him like that. He sometimes forgot how fragile Alexander actually was. He was a very tall guy. Strong. Handsome. But than something like that happend and Magnus just wanted to pull him in and never let go.

"They...talked about chicago. How she was...there too. She said how much fun you all had and...that she thinks that..you could work everything out. "

"What? That....just-"

"She said you told her that you are not angry anymore. That you were over what happend with...Jace and her."

"I am."

"So...I thought that...well, if your over it. Maybe you two..."

"Oh my sweet Alexander," Alexander blushed and looked away. That was the face he loved most about him. When he was flushed and shy because he isn't used to talking about those things. Magnus walked towards him and softly put his both hands on his cheeks."Why would I want her back if I can be with you? If...of course you finally say yes to that date,"Alexander looked him in the eyes. The sadness turned into wonder. Wonder ,that someone would actually choose him. Yes,he knew the nonsense that was Alexander's mind. 

"We...could start with the party.You...could be my date. If...you want."

"I would love that."

"Great."

And with that Magnus locked his and Alexander's lips for a moment. Soft and careful. 

"Well,look at you lovebirds," Magnus let go of Alexander's lips and looked at Clarissa ,Simon and Catarina who looked at them. Catarina gave him a thumps up and Simon looked at Alexander.

"Oh,that's why you and Clary aren't dating. You like boys,"

"Shut up," Alexander snapped and for a secound pressed his lips against Magnus's . For a secound. "Just one."  He said softly and than let himself fall into Magnus Sofa. Chariman - who hated anyone except Alexander made himself at home on Alexanders lap.

"Sometimes I envy that cat,"

"Wanna sit on Alec's lap too?"

"I want more than that,Clarissa. "

"Yes you do. You wanna-"

"Could you all shut up? I can here everything and no one except charmain is allowed on my lap,"

"For now," Magnus said grinning - like an idiot probably ,but that was all Alexander's fault . He did that to him.

"Go get dressed. All of you and stop pestering me."

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And there they all were. Clarissa was staning in between Simon himself and Alec. Alec stood next to Magnus who made sure that Alec's shirt looked like it supposed to - which it did. Simon thought it was just a excuse for Magnus to tough Alec,which he found kinda cute. But he wouldn't say that out loud. Next to Magnus Catarina was standing - looking super cute. As a man he couldn't ignore that. Clary looked great too. But he kinda felt left out. He just needed to look at Alec even with just a shirt and jeans he looked fresh from a magazine. Like he was an angel descended from heaven.

But than. Yeah,something caught his eyes. Someone. A girl. Long curtly black hair. A body that every girl dreamed to have and every guy dreamed to be under - or over . You know, preferences. Her face lid up as soon as she saw the group enter. Next to her stood Raphael who looked just like Simon remembered : pissed or angry. Or both.

"You guys!" She ran towards all of them. Each one of them getting a hug - Alec got the longest one. "You two made up!" she grabbed both of their hands and squeezed them."I'll get a drink." Alec said after he kissed the girl on the cheek. Magnus did the same and followed Alec. Catarina on the other hand looked at Isabelle ."You two...are together again?"

"You mean Raph and me?"

And of course. Who else. Not like he would actually  have a shot with her. She played in a totally different universe than him. He was a nerdy guy and she was....well something else.

"Of course you and Raph,"

"Nah,we are just talking...well I'm talking . You know him," and than. Than she looked at him. "Oh...you are new. Your date , Clary?"

"Oh...no. We came as a group and he is new. This is Simon. Simon this is Isabelle Alec's Sister,"

"Hi. Me is Si- I am Simon."

"Nice to meet you," Isabelle than put her hand out like a lady , like she expected him to kiss it, like a man would, a gentleman instead he just akwardly shook it. 

Your so good with the ladys. He looked at the crowd seeing Raphael who just shook his head and than left the room. Yeah,he would kill him.