Brooklyn Revival (completed)

Chapter 4- Research

Magnus walked home a little more cheerful and optimistic about his life. He has a potential job and new home, he just needed to ace the audition which he didn't think he would have a problem with considering he could sing well.

When he got home, he looked around. He wondered if he should have started packing but then thought against it, wondering if it was tempting fate. Instead, deciding that maybe it would be a good idea to actually research the band he might be working with, having never heard of Brooklyn Revival before.

Setting up his MacBook in the kitchen before heading to the fridge and pulling out a bottle of wine and pouring himself a large glass. He knew he'd drink the entire bottle, knowing it was only 5 pm but he didn't care. Deciding it was best to eat something instead of just drinking because of his audition tomorrow, Magnus grabbed his phone and ordered some Thai takeout before leaning over the counter and sipping his wine as he looked up Brooklyn Revival.

They came up instantly on google and Magnus looked through to find they already had 3 rather successful albums and he was surprised that they were so nervous to need to impress a scout if they were doing good. He found a link that said 'Brooklyn Revival in need of a Revive?' and Magnus frowned as he opened the link to read the article. He read through what Simon had told him that their lead singer 'Jordan Kyle' had left the band to move to Australia with his long term girlfriend 'Maia Roberts' but that the label they was with dropped the band after hearing the news, saying that the band was nothing without Jordan and had become a liability. It also mentioned disagreements between the band and the label had caused disruptions which also helped with the labels decision to drop the band.

Magnus read the article, now wondering if he should have his hopes up enough for this new career to actually work out for him. Deciding to look further into the group, he listened to some of their tracks on youtube and actually liked them, a lot. The band, a rock band, had the vibe of Coldplay/OneRepublic/Maroon5 all tied into a little bundle to make Brooklyn Revival. It was then that the doorbell went and Magnus went and answered it. Setting up the food containers on the counter as he started to eat, he read more about the band. It wasn't until he started looking into the band members that he started getting a little nervous.

'Jonathon (Jace) Herondale, 21, born: January 18, 1998. Blond hair, Blue eyes with a flicker of brown in the lower right iris, 5 foot 11. Drummer for Brooklyn Revival. Herondale is the heir to the Herondale Estate and the Hero-Association. Son to Stephen Herondale (deceased) and Céline Herondale (deceased). Grandson to Imogen and Marcus Herondale (founders of Hero-Association) (both deceased) and Jules and Lisette Montclaire (both deceased). Jace was adopted by the Lightwood family at the age of 9 when his parents were killed in a car accident. Jace gained 2 brothers (Alec and Max Lightwood) and 1 sister (Isabelle Lightwood) when he became adopted by Maryse and Robert Lightwood. Jace has been dating his girlfriend Clarissa Fairchild for 2 years. The couple seems to be going strong.'

'Simon Lewis, 22, born: October 17, 1997. Dark brown hair with brown eyes, 5 foot 10 in height. Keyboard and effective artist for Brooklyn Revival. Lewis is a quiet man from New York. Son to Levi Lewis (deceased) and Elaine Lewis. He also has one sister, Rebecca Lewis, who it is reported that he is very close too. Simon has been dating his girlfriend Isabelle Lightwood (sister to Alec and Jace) for over a year now, reports say the couple is in a good place'

'Jordan Kyle. Brown hair and Brown eyes. Ex-singer and band member to Brooklyn Revival. Jordan was a very private man. Not much is known about him, personally or professionally. His family is unknown. He has recently announced that he is moving to Australia with long term girlfriend Maia Robert.'

'Alexander (Alec) Gideon Lightwood, 23, Born: September 12 1996. Black hair, golden green eyes. 6 foot 3 in height. Guitarist for Brooklyn Revival. Alec is known as the grumpy one in the band. Son to Robert Lightwood (estranged) and Maryse Lightwood. He is a huge family man and is devoted to them. Alec came out as gay after breaking up with his fiancée 'Lydia Branwell'. The two were only together 3 months before they announced their engagement but they both broke up amicably and have since gone their separate ways, Branwell now married. Alec remains single and is enjoying his life. Alec is the oldest sibling in his family, having 1 sister (Isabelle Lightwood, girlfriend to Simon Lewis) and 2 brothers (Jace Herondale, adopted, and Max Lightwood).'

Each little paragraph about the band members included a picture of them. Magnus not really paying attention until the last one caught his attention. Alexander. The black haired beauty instantly capturing him with those eyes. Magnus's heart-stopping at the sight. His mind racing as he wondered if someone could be that good looking but then decided to shrug it off as being a picture and it was probably just photoshopped. He wasn't sure if it was true or not, but his father always said that the gays only cared for their appearance and making themselves look better than they actually are so they were in the spotlight. His nerves and heart were still flippant at the prospect of the godlike man being there tomorrow and if he could actually handle it.

It wasn't until he looked at the time and realised it was coming up for 9:30 pm so he put his leftovers in the fridge and threw out the empty containers before heading to bed, closing his Mac down and putting it back on charge along the way. Magnus fell asleep a lot easier that night. He was more optimistic about his life and just hoped that everything would work out for him as he drifted off.