The Past Has Come Back To Bite You ❪ ✓ ❫

Meeting Erin Flynn

After some well-deserved breakfast (blood for Simon), Magnus got a text from Erin.

All done with my clients for today. You and your shadowhunter "buddies" can head over now.   Magnus smiled at his phone.
I wouldn't call the person I am completely and utterly in love with a buddy, but we're on our way.

Love, that's big talk, Magnus. I look forward to meeting the man who has stolen your heart.
Magnus put his phone away and rejoined the slightly odd conversation.

"That's not true. David Tennant will always be the best doctor," Izzy said, voice full of passion.
Oh god, Simon had really had a big effect on doctor who.
"I can't believe you just said that," Clary huffed, facing away from Izzy.
"I agree with Clary," Jace butted in.
"Of course you do" Izzy throw her arms up and huffed.
"Okay, as brilliant as this conversation is, we need to get back to the institute so we can get Simon and go to Erin's," Magnus said, standing up and pulling Alec with him.
"Okay, Okay, we're coming," Izzy grumbled.

Once they had gone through the portal back to the institute and met up with Simon, who looked considerably happier after seeing Raphael, Magnus decided it would be better to walk to Erins since it was only a 15 min journey. It would give him time to tell them about Erin.
"So just some things before we get there, Erin has a lot of friends and drop-in clients, sometimes people drop-in, or she might go to take a phone call. She also tries to be everyone's best friend, and I mean everyone, so don't be frightened if she pulls you in for a hug." Magnus said, looking nervous
"She's going to love Alec," Izzy laughed, patting Alec on the back
"Yeah, about Alec. She knows that I'm with a shadowhunter and has been on my back about meeting you, so be prepared for many questions. It's probably best I stay next to you so she can't question you too much," Magnus said.
"Oh jeez, thanks," Alec's voice dripping with sarcasm

They walked for about another 5 minutes before reaching Erin's apartment, more like a high-rise mansion. The entrance was quite modern and looked expensive. The doorman saw Magnus and welcomed them all inside. Once inside the lobby, Magnus turned to the others,
"You'll have to leave any weapons here, this is a down order only building, and they won't take kindly to any aggression," Magnus said with a weak smile,
"You go up. I'll put the weapons away," Alec replied, sighing slightly.
"Thank you, Alexander; Lucy will show you where to put them and take you up to Erin's apartment," Magnus said, looking grateful they hadn't been upset.
"Yeah, yeah, see you soon" Alec took the other's weapons and walked off with Lucy giving them a small wave.

Magnus and the others took the elevator up to the top floor and then knocked on Erin's door.
"Coming, darlings," came a sing-song voice from inside.
The door opened, and a small woman appeared. She had long light blonde hair and wore a bright blue top with a white jumper and jeans.
"Magnus darling, it so great to see you," Erin said in her light Scottish accent and pulled Magnus in for a hug.
"And you must be his shadowhunter friends" Erin then pulled them in for hugs as well.
"Actually, I'm a vampire, but it's very nice to meet you," Simon said as he was pulled into a hug.
"Of course, now come in and get a seat. I'll put the kettle on" Erin gestured for them to walk in and went into where was supposedly the kitchen.

"She seems friendly," Izzy said, turning to Clary.
"You have no freaking idea," came a voice from inside
All eyes turned to look where the voice had come through; a tall man stepped out. He was quite pale with dark hair and deep blue eyes.

"I'm sorry, I don't believe we've met. I'm Magnus" Magnus held out his hand for the man, but he walked past him, and Magnus awkwardly put his hand down.
"Yeah, great" He waved Magnus off and walked over to one of the further bookshelves as the others went and sat down on the couches.

"Hello, mister tall, handsome, and broody," Izzy whispered to Clary, laughing slightly,
"I would be on him in an instant if I weren't with Jace," Clary whispered back, looking towards Jace, who was scowling.
Both of them were slightly staring at the mystery man until he turned and walked over to the bookshelf nearest the couches.
"As flattered as I am, ladies, I bat for the other team," He said, winking
"You heard us?" Clary and Izzy were both blushing furiously now while Simon and Jace were laughing and Magnus was chuckling.

"Now, Damien, behave and play nice with my guests" Erin walked back in with a tray of tea and tutted at him.
"Yeah, I know, sorry. My name Damien; a pleasure to meet you's" He waved slightly.
"Sorry about him; he's a bit of an ass today because he's missing his friend."
"Shove off, Erin" Damien sent a glare, but everyone could tell he was joking.
"He's a fluff ball, and really Once you get past, I hate everyone layer. Like a really weird sweet.." Erin said, smiling and putting the tray of tea down on the coffee table before sitting down beside Magnus.
"A bit like Alec then," Simon muttered.

"So I'm guessing Blondie isn't your boyfriend," Erin said, turning to face Magnus.
"No, and my name Jace" Jace butted in.
"Ah yes, we should probably do introductions; sorry, I'm more of a hugging person."
"I think Europe knows that, Erin," Damien remarked, walking into another room.
"I'm Izzy."
"My name Clary."
"I'm Simon; it's nice to meet you."
"And Alexander is putting the weapons away. He should be up any minute," Magnus said
"Brilliant, I can't wait to meet him."

The door opened, and they could hear Alec muttering a thank you to Lucy before walking in. Both Erin and Magnus walked up to greet him.
"Hello there, my name Erin. I'm guessing your Alexander" Erin beat Magnus to Alec but thankfully didn't pull him into a hug.
"Yes, but please call me Alec" Alec held out his hand for Erin to shake
"Please come and sit down" Erin turned to sit back down on the couch with Magnus

"Hey, Erin, do you know where--- Alec? Alec!" Damien dropped the book he was holding and ran over to Alec, who pulled him into a hug
They were too busy to notice everyone's shocked expressions.
"Wow, Damien can smile," Izzy remarked quietly.
"Never mind that Alec has other friends, hot friends!" Clary replied with shouting slightly at the end.

"Hey Damien, missed me much," Alec said with a slight smirk
"Oh, don't be so cocky. I know you missed me too," Damien smirked back; it was kinda like a secret language only they knew.
"Of course, every day was but agony, the sky seemed grey, and the stars become nothing but dull blurs," Alec declared, bursting into laughter with Damien.
This only earned more shocked looks and Magnus's jaw-dropping slightly at the sound of Alec laughing.
"I don't know why we're still friends," Damien said, rolling his eyes but not meaning it.
"Because you love me" Alec started making kissy faces before the duo burst into laughter again.

"Sorry boys, but we have an actual business so take a seat," Erin replied, smiling at seeing Damien happy again.
"Sorry, You're right" Alec looked over, smiling brightly before he and Damien took a seat on the couch.

Everyone looks shocked for many reasons, 1. Alec never lets anyone, not Izzy, Jace, and Magnus, hug him like ever, 2. Alec never smiles, and 3. Alec hates everybody. He still hates Simon, so how did he make friends without their help.

"So why do you tell me about this demon issue you've been having"