The Way of Life (A Malec Fanfiction)

Overdressed?

After Alec wakes up, he checks his phone. He sees that he's got a dm from Magnus

M: Hey Alexander. No, I don't think you're a stalker :) What do you mean by you HAD to wash it up. Everythink OK? Well, I would love to 'talk'.

Alec can't resist but smile. Even though it's odd that someone cares about him, or at least it looks like it, he likes it. He begins typing.

A: How about today? You have something in planned?
M: Actually, No, I don't. What do you have in mind?
A: There is this cafe 'Java Jones'. Wanna go there and then we can talk?
M: I would love that. 3 pm?
A: Great.

And with that, he starts to panick. Is this a date? It is, isn't it? He walks in his room up and down, until his sister comes in.

"Could you please stop?! You're getting on my nerves.", she looks very pissed. "Sorry.", Alec apologizes.

"Everything OK?" Alec nods. "Yeah, everything's fine."

"You're a terrible liar, you know that right? Now tell me what it is..."
Alec goes to his bed and sits down.

"So, I found Magnus on Instagram and I texted him. He didn't answer and I panicked. When I woke up today, he answered me and we will meet later."

Izzy's expression goes from worried to extremely happy. It seems like she's more excited about it than Alec himself.

"I can't believe it. My big brother has his first date!" She jumps up and down on the bed.

Alec rolls his eyes. "It's not a date! Is it?", he asks uncertain.

"Alec, what are you worried about? You always are here for me and Jace, after..."

"Get to the point Izzy." Alec doesn't want to relive this story again.

"The point is," she continues, "that you haven't taken a moment for yourself. Alec, I love you so much and all I want is you to be happy. So please go meet with Magnus if you think you want to. Don't think about your 'duty' and have fun."

Alec just nods and gives her sister a big hug. "So, when?" "3 pm." Izzy starts panicking. "Oh no, Alec, hurry. Get dressed we need to hurry."

"What are you talking about?", Alec asks. "You think I would let you go on a date like this?" She points at my wardrobe. "Nada, get dressed and then we go shopping for your date."

"Really? Fine okay. Go and I get ready."
Alec jumps off from his bed and gets ready.

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Izzy bought a blue denim shirt with dark jeans. Casual, but pretty. Perfect for Alec, she thought.

After they got home Alec dresses up and starts to get more nervous by the time.

"What if he thinks I'm overdressed?" Izzy has to laugh at this question. Alec gives her a glare and she quits.

She reassures him and says that he's perfect. Alec looks at his phone. 2:15.

"Okay I think I should go. I don't want to be late and you know how subways are."

"Have fun!", Izzy tells him before he goes out of his house. Luckily his parents have a meeting today so they can't ask questions. Jace is with his girlfriend. Even though Jace accepts Alec's sexuality, it sometimes seems odd to Alec talking with Jace about boys.

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He arrives at Java Jones at 14:30. Good job Alec. A master in coming too early. He has to smile at this ambiguity.

After 20 minutes he sees a young boy coming to his direction. Wow. He really looks good. He has black skinny jeans, a red shirt and a black leather jacket.

"Hey.", Magnus greets him. "H-Hello, Magnus. You look, uhh good.", Alec says blushing. Magnus chuckles. "Thank you Alexander. I have to return the compliment." At this, Alec blushes more, if that is possible.

So cute how he seems so direct on Instagram but so shy in real life, Magnus thinks. He takes pity on Alec. "Wanna go in?", he asks.

"Yes." And they enter the Java Jones.