One Shots

Parties have never been my thing (Malec/UsUk)

Alec

I stand against the wall watching for Magnus. He forced me to come to this stupid downworlder party then left me to chat with his friends. The music is so loud I can hardly think straight.

"Well who's this stunning wallflower?" By the angel.....

I turn to see the second most gorgeous man I've ever seen stood beside me. He's got light blonde hair and stunning emerald green eyes. He's not a shadowhunter.

"I uh...." I feel myself blush as the stranger looks me up and down. He's a fair bit shorter than me.

"There's no need to be shy dear." He's obviously not from here. His British accent is way to strong.

"Alec." I choke out. "My names Alec."

"I'm Arthur and may I say I've never met a shadowhunter as shy as yourself. I'm a warlock if you were wondering."

Suddenly everything clicks together. He's Arthur Kirkland! He's the warlock Magnus was so competitive about.

"I've heard your name before. Arthur Kirkland right? From London." I say while trying to mask the excitement in my eyes.

"That would be me. My family has always been known for their magic. I'm best with summoning things and anything that has to do with the brain." Sounds like Magnus....

"That's so cool! I heard about you from a close friend." Arthur smirks slightly.

"Magnus Bane. You must be the shadowhunter he fawns over all the time." I can see Arthur's disappointment through his eyes.

"W-well I....." I let out a frustrated sigh and glance in the direction Magnus disappeared off in.

"Look Arthur I'm a nervous wreck. Please just help me get through tonight." I beg.

Arthur looks up at me. His once sad eyes seem to be filled with hope again.

"And you seem really nice.....I wouldn't mind getting to know you." I finish shyly.

"Come on Alec, let me get you a drink." Arthur offers me a gentle smile as he takes my hand and leads me to the bar. We take our seats and Arthur orders our drinks.

"So did he drag you here?" I get the feeling Arthur doesn't care much for Magnus.

"Yea...Since it's New Years he wanted me to come and I couldn't really say no." I nod a thanks to the bartender before taking a sip of my drink.

"You're a lightweight." I point out and Arthur shakes his head.

"Not really I'm just not looking to get drunk. Bad past experiences one could say." Interesting.

"So how long will you be in New York?" I ask to try and spark a conversation.

"Not long really. I have a mundane friend.....well he's got the sight.....I raised the kid then he...." Arthur pauses to take a drink. This is obviously a touchy subject.

"We don't have to talk about it if you don't want to." I say gently.

"No its okay. But anyways he left to go back to the states at a way to young age. He recently returned to drag me up here for New Years. I'll be here for another two weeks."

There's something about Arthur that makes him so much different than most downworlders. He's so......serious and strangely mundane.

"So Alec got any hobbies?" Arthur asks.

"Well I....I mostly just do shadowhunter stuff. I'm skilled with a bow." I answer.

"I get bored being alone all the time so I do a little but of everything. Cooking is my favorite."

"You actually cook? You don't just snap yourself food?"

"Of course not! Alfred liked when I'd cook for him as a kid so I kept at it. He's only let me cook twice for him this trip though.....I'm not sure why." I accidently laugh out loud.

"What? Did you say something funny?" Arthur asks with a worried tone.

"No no!" I laugh. "You just sound like my sister."

"Has anyone ever told you how beautiful your smile is?" I feel myself blush and look down.

"Uh....I mean....no."

"He doesn't deserve you..." Arthur whispers.

Magnus

I watch from afar as Arthur takes Alec's chin forcing Alec to look at him. I tap my newly made friend Alfred on the shoulder and point to the duo.

"That your Arthur?" I ask quietly. Jealously floods into me as Alec smiles at Arthur.

"Dude....." The kid whispers before looking over at me. "That brit! I'll show him!"

Alfred tries to run towards the duo but I catch him by the back of his shirt.

"Whoa slow down kiddo."

"Arthur is mine!" I sigh before releasing Alfred. We both rush over to our loved ones.

"Yea Magnus is good to me most of the time.....It's just-" Alec stops when I wrap my arms around him.

"When am I not good to you darling?" I purr into Alec's ear.

"Magnus?!" Alec tries to pull away but I only hold him tighter.

"Alfred?! I-I.....Why are you here?! You're underage!" Arthur nearly cries.

"Watch this." I mumble into Alec's ear before releasing him.

Come on Alfred do it. Just like we planned. I can tell just by looking at the poor kid he's nervous.

"Arthur I've always liked older men." Alfred purrs before grabbing Arthur's tie and smashing their lips together.

I smile before looking over at Alec. My heart breaks when I see the look in his blue eyes. He looks so disappointed.

"Alexander." I turn Alec so he's facing me before giving him a gentle, loving, kiss.

My heart does flips as he kisses back. He breaks away when Arthur's apparent cries are heard. He keeps a hold on my hand though.

Arthur is clinging to Alfred like he's the lifeline Arthur needed. That fucking brit is to talented for his own good. I have to admit he may even be better than myself.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Arthur cries.

"I'm sorry Iggy. I'm here now and I'm not leaving again."

I realize Alec has quit paying attention and is writing something on a piece of paper. I tense up when I realize it's his phone number. Alec slips the paper into Alfred's free hand.

"It's both our numbers. Call us anytime." Alec whispers gently.

He then proceeds to drag me to a secluded corner of the room only to push me up against it. My arms wrap around his waist to pull him closer to me.

"You were jealous of Arthur weren't you?" Alec asks. There

s something in the way he's looking at me that just isn't Alec.

That wanna be me asshole probably spiked his drink.

"Magnus listen to me." Alec says gently.

"I-I don't want anyone else Magnus. I...." I move my hands to Alec's hips and give them a gentle squeeze of encouragement.

"I love you okay. You and only you."

That pushes me over the edge and I kiss Alec with a bit too much force. He kisses back shyly. I flip us so he's against the wall.

It's now I realize how Alec is clinging to me and trying to keep his trembles hidden. It's never my intention to scare him with this stuff so I pull away.

"I love you too my darling Alexander."

We both just smile and kiss in our little corner for the rest of the night. My party being the last thing on either of our minds.