Born Confused: Malec AU Sequel

Tryouts and Being Home

Magnus's POV

"Alec, you are going to do great today." I say pleasantly as I finish my makeup. "What if I don't make it? What if I completely miss the target? What if-" I interrupt Alec with a lingering kiss to his lips. "You are spiraling. Take a breath, Darling." I whisper and kiss his forehead. I look back in the mirror and continue. "Do you not want me to come? I can sit at the Chat or walk around campus." I say as I touch up my mascara. "Mags," He giggles and comes to stand behind me, resting his hands on my shoulders softly before he continues. "It's November. You cannot walk around campus especially today. I think it's going to finally snow." I can feel him rubbing small circles on my shoulder blades with his thumbs. I am about to open my mouth but he beats me to it.

"Besides, I want you there. You are my 'good luck charm,' remember?" He laughs before kissing the top of my head and walking to the closet. I finish the last touches on my makeup and stand up from the small vanity in our room. "Good luck charm material ready?" I ask waving my hands up and down. He walks out from the closet and slowly makes his way up to me. He looks me up and down slowly, a small smile creeping. "Beautiful. You look so good." He whispers and pecks my lips. "We best be going now." I say and take his hand in mine as we walk out of our room and down the steps.

"Good luck Alec." Izzy says as she passes us to head to the kitchen. "Ready?" I ask as I hold on to the door handle. Alec takes a deep breath. "I am ready." He says confidently. I open the door and head to our car. The drive to campus is quick as usual so we get to the indoor gym, specifically the basketball court where they are holding the open tryouts. When we walk inside we are surrounded by about 50 or so people. I feel Alec's hand tighten around mine. I look over to him and see his eyes scanning all around, trying to find something or someone. "Alec!"

We both turn around as a tall man in lumberjack material comes up to us. "Hey Marcus." Alec says. "You made it! Just in time too, we were about to put a cap on tryouts for today and run another round tomorrow." Marcus laughs. "This is Magnus, my boyfriend. He wanted to come and be supportive." Alec says, proudly. "Hi Marcus. It's nice to meet you." I say as I reach out to shake his outstretched hand. "There are loads of supportive people here so you can take a seat up in the stands with them. My girlfriend is actually..." He slows his words as he scans the bleachers. "Oh. Up there. VIC!" He literally shouts and starts waving. A very tan girl with wavy blonde hair stands up and starts waving both of her hands in the air with such enthusiasm, I think she might start jumping next. "I have to go get the names together for the order so I will see you in a bit Alec. It was great to meet you Magnus." Marcus says as he's slowly stepping backwards towards the sign in table.

I turn to Alec quickly and smile. "I will be up there waiting for you when you're done." He kisses my cheek. "I love you." He says soothingly which causes me to smile. "I love you too. Good luck Alexander." I say before walking away and heading up to the bleachers. "Hi Vic. I'm Magnus." I say as I walk up to where she is sitting. "Hi! Come sit." She says as she pats next to her on the bench. "So how do you know Marcus?" She asks energetically. Like she's had too much caffeine today. "Well I just met him. Actually, my boyfriend, Alexander met him at the Activity Fair and Marcus told him to come to tryouts." I clarify, laughing a little. "Hmm.. Alexander..." She says inquisitively, running her hands through her hair as she thinks. Quickly her eyes widen and she opens her in shock. "Alexander, like Alec Lightwood?" She asks in awe. I try to not overthink what this could possibly be about and just shake my head.

"Alexan-Alec was on Marcus' list for people to try and recruit. Well the coaches' list actually but still. Marcus says he has AH-mazing stats." I smile seeing reasoning behind the almost creepy excitement. "That's good! Because, between me and you..." I pause and lean closer to her. "He is really nervous he will not make it on the team." She leans back and covers her mouth with both her hands. "Noooo. Why would he think that?" She asks dramatically. I think I am going to get along incredibly well with Vic at this rate. "He hasn't shot a bow since his accident." I say before crossing my legs and resting a hand on each of my knees. "The Head Coach did mention an accident and the time lapse but, and I quote 'With stats like that, no break will change the talent.'" She says with a smile. I smirk and pat her leg.