Brooklyn Revival (completed)

Chapter 9- Band Practice

The next few days consisted of Magnus unpacking his boxes and setting up his room, Alec and Simon helping every now and then. Neither Magnus nor Alec had mentioned the kiss, neither wanting to bring it up and make the other uncomfortable. Today they had to practice, it was the day before Brooklyn Revivals big gig and things had to go perfectly.

They stood in their warehouse, Magnus setting up his microphone stand as the other set up their equipment. Alec teasing Magnus and laughing over the fact he would have to sit on a stool in order to reach the mic at how far down it was. Magnus pretending to be annoyed by it but he knew he couldn't stay mad when he heard Alec's throaty chuckle.

"It's not my fault you are a giant" Magnus quipped back.

"It's not my fault you are tiny" Alec winked, leaning over so nobody to hear before whispering. "Perfect height for me to lift you and put you against a wall"

He had been saying stuff like that all the time and Magnus loved it, always sending a shudder through him but neither acting on it. Magnus was unsure if he wanted to explore it and Alec not wanting to push him into it either, but he loved seeing Magnus squirm and get flustered.

"You're such a tease" Magnus scolded him playfully.

"I wouldn't be a tease, I would do it" Alec winked, as he strummed his guitar before turning it in.

Magnus rolled his eyes and shook his head at Alec's words but loved it. He loved their playfulness and the jokes and laughter they could have if only Magnus was brave enough... maybe they could have more.

Now though, they finished setting up and Jace kicked off the songs. Magnus singing as the beat was played, messing up a few times but he carried on as he knew he was still learning the songs. He knew he would get it but he didn't have much time to learn it all.

Concentrating he started singing again and this time, he got the song right before moving onto the next. It was a good 6 hours of practice, with the odd break in between before Magnus finally finished all the songs, getting it all perfectly down. All happy to go ahead with the gig tomorrow.

They were just packing up when there was a loud series of bangs on the warehouse door, all of them looking at each other in confusion before Alec put his guitar down and walked over. Jace following him behind as the bangs got more aggressive. Alec opened the door and looked at the man outside, his long dark hair hanging to his shoulders with a scowl on his face. Alec thought he looked familiar but couldn't quite place him.

"Who are you?" Alec asked, hostile to the interrupter.

"Who am I? Who are you? Where is my son?" The man snapped, pushing past Alec and his eyes set on Magnus who instantly looked down at seeing his father.

"Father... what are you doing here?" Magnus asked sadly. Alec instantly going to Magnus's side to support him.

"For you. Stop this nonsense. Being in a band... how pathetic. Get back to your flat, Camille will take you back and you can come back to work for me. Just marry her" Asmodeus snapped.

"Dad... please don't... I don't want to be with her..." Magnus' voice broke. "I don't want to marry her..."

"Magnus. You will marry her and you will do as you are meant to do" Asmodeus was stern. Magnus was about to say something when Alec stepped around him, towering over Asmodeus.

"Who the fuck do you think you are coming in here and demanding shit? Not only are you trespassing but you are making a fool of yourself. If Magnus doesn't want to go with you then he won't, he's living with me and that's how it's going to stay. He doesn't need a homophobic asshole like you in his life, pushing him to be someone he isn't. What is the matter with you? He's your son. Not your property." Alec snarled, shrugging off Jace's hand that was put over his shoulder to hold him back, Magnus unable to say anything.

"Oh look at the gay getting all upset. Back off you weirdo, my son doesn't need friends like you in life. My son doesn't need friends that tell him what he is ok when it isn't" Asmodeus chuckled bitterly.

"Oh.. bless you..." Alec leaned closer so no one could hear as he whispered into Asmodeus ear. "I'm no friend... I'm the bloke who fucks your son on a nightly base, makes him cum and scream out in pleasure, I'm his new daddy now"

Alec smirked at the horrified look on Asmodeus's face as he stepped back, taking Magnus's hand and pulling him closer. Kissing him softly without the other realising. He needed to make his point to the cretin in front of him.

Magnus watched the two and frowned in confusion as to what Alec could have said to him. He was surprised when Alec held his hand. His heart stopped when he saw Alec leaning in and when he felt his lips brush his, Magnus kissed him back. His hands automatically gripping into Alec's hair to pull him down further as he went on tiptoes. His emotions on fire as he felt the electricity pulse through him. Their lips sliding against one another in perfect harmony before they broke it. Resting their foreheads together as they caught their breaths.

"Magnus Bane... you have made the worst mistake of your life. You have forever lost me to this... abomination. I don't care what happens to you now, you will never have a place with me. Don't worry though, I'll look after Camille... we've been having it off for years now. She prefers me anyway" Asmodeus spoke out with harshness in his voice, but Magnus was barely listening. That kiss was too transfixed on his mind.

"Ok, bye" was all Magnus could say as he watched his father leave. Pleased to see the back of him before turning to Alec. "W-What was that about?"

"Sorry... I shouldn't have done it but... but he's such an asshole, I had to make a point" Alec said angrily. "I... I need a cigarette"

Alec walked off out the back door, not following Asmodeus cause he was sure if he saw him again, Alec would hit him. Magnus watching him leave as the other looked at him. Looking at him with concern and sympathy.

"Are you ok? No offence but Alec is right. Your dad is an asshole. Magnus... you know that being gay or... or whatever you identify as... there is nothing wrong with it" Izzy smiled.

"Iz is right. None of us cares if you like girls, guys or both. Just be who you want to be. I... I probably shouldn't say this, but I think Alec likes you. He doesn't normally go like that for anyone" Jace shrugged.

"Really?... I just... I don't know... I..." Magnus swallowed unsure what to say as he felt the love around him. "I... I'm bisexual"

Magnus let out a shaky breath as he finally said that word out loud. Finally admitting it to himself. The others all looking at him and smiling.

"I'm guessing that was the first time you've said it out loud?" Clary smiled, half hugging him.

"Yeah..." Magnus smiled slightly looking around and seeing them all with proud faces on.

"Go and speak to Alec, will you. We are happy for you Magnus... you deserve to be happy. I think he can make you happy" Simon said cheerfully. the others agreeing with him as Magnus nodded and took a deep breath, heading off to look for Alec outside.