Fresh Start | bowstrung

Alec [ @bowstrung ]

“You don’t have to,” Alec replied. “I have already forgiven you.” And he could put it past him. There was no need to dwell on such a past when they would have a much brighter future together. “You should’ve said so sooner. I was so worried about ruining our friendship, but if I’d known it would lead to this…,” well, he might have been the one to say something sooner too. He chuckled and nodded and he pulled out his phone from his pocket and sent Izzy a quick text. He got a reply back saying, ‘Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do,’ and there was a winking face that made him roll his eyes. “Izzy approve,” he told him with a slight grin. He tucked the phone safely away, but knew the pants would likely end up tossed to the floor.

“It’s about time you noticed,” he told him, not at all shying away from his beauty. Alec knew that he was handsome enough, but he didn’t often flaunt it. Now, with someone that he cared about like he did Jace, he had no problem with doing that. “We have all the time in the world right now to do that,” Alec encouraged. “I want to be with you in every way possible.” He gently guided Jace toward the bed and pushed him down on it as he’d pried away from him. “You don’t know how many times I’ve dreamt about doing that.” He moved to straddle Jace and wrapped his legs around his waist. “Is this okay?” He asked as he lifted a hand to caress the blonde’s face. Jace was beautiful and he could hardly believe that they were actually going to do this.

Jace knew Alec was going to say something like that. “I know you have, but it doesn’t make me not regret it.” He’d been an idiot in younger days, trying to be what everyone around him thought he should be. “I was a terrible high school kid.” he laughed, leaning to kiss Alec softly. He bit his lower lip as Alec spoke, a blush on his cheeks. “I didn’t want you to think you had to do anything.” he replied. “I know I didn’t act like it back then, and I know I was the worst, but I loved you then and I loved you when we talked at the party and every single day since.” he explained. “I wanted you to take the step that put us here, Alec.” He watched as Alec messaged his sister, hands wandering over the other’s sides as they waited for a response. Hearing the words, he smiled and leaned in to kiss Alec again, laughing at the comment.

“I noticed a long time ago, baby.” he assured, hands sliding beneath the top of his now boyfriend’s pants, teasing along his hips. As Alec pulled away, he followed helplessly, not wanting to lose the contact. “You’ll have me until the day you tell me to go.” he assured, letting himself fall back onto his bed with a laugh. He propped himself up with one arm as Alec straddled him, free hand lifting to rest at the back of Alec’s neck. “It’s perfect, I promise. I’m not going anywhere.” he swore, pulling Alec down for a heated kiss. “I love you.”

Camera Flash | bowstrung

Alexander [ @bowstrung ]

Alec hadn’t thought he would be a model, far from it actually. His father wanted him to take over the family business, which happened to be tech and his mother wanted him to do something that would get him a high ranking in society. He felt like he achieved that somewhat on his own anyway since he was rather well known and even had quite a few offers for acting work. He was considering taking up a show now, but first he had to meet with the famous Magnus Bane. He wondered what the man was truly like. He’d read up on him and knew that he’d gotten around, but he wasn’t one to judge solely based on rumors.

He was guided into Magnus’s main office as went to the building for the first meeting and was given a coffee while he was told to wait for the man. This photoshoot was one he was looking forward to. Alec didn’t mind much if he had fantastic fashion, but he knew that this man had it and he could appreciate a good taste in clothing anyway. That and the man would be taking his photos too. Alec sipped as he waited for Magnus to arrive. When he did, he glanced over to see the door open and he stood with a smile. “You must be Mr. Bane. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” He was quite honored to have been chosen for this mans next photoshoot. “I’m Alec Lightwood.”

Magnus was setting up for his newest shoot, gathering his lenses and making sure he had the filters and backdrops he needed. He paused when his assistant came to let him know his model had arrived and neutral painted lips curved up into a grin. He gave a nod, grabbing his camera. “Thank you, Cat, my dear.” he told her, letting her leave before heading to his main office. He moved to open the door, but he stopped short as he saw the full effect of the young man. HE hadn’t been prepared for how beautiful Alexander Lightwood was up close and personal, and he had to take a moment before shaking his head minutely. “Sorry, I’m back. I wasn’t expecting you to be more handsome in person.” he chuckled, reaching to offer his hand. “Magnus Bane.”

He moved to pour a cup of fresh tea, going to sit behind his desk and looking at the dark haired model. “I don’t usually request models, Alexander. But this particular shoot is for my personal fashion line and I wanted the best.” he explained, moving to slide a folder of images he’d taken of his completed works. “I also asked for your sister for the feminine line, but her shoot was two weeks ago and she loved the outfit I let her take home.” He smiled a little. “Perks to being a model in my personal line, you get to choose an outfit and take it home free of charge; my gift for your agreeing to be here.” he replied. “But also because my personal photos tend to be done in more open areas. The shoot for the line I want you modeling is set for Venice, just three days and it’s all paid for and everything. You don’t have to worry about a thing except showing up.”

Don’t Let Go | bowstrung

Alec [ @bowstrung ]

“If someone did ask questions, what would you tell them?” Alec wondered if he would say he wasn’t seeing anyone. He wished more than anything that they didn’t have to hide, but it was the truth of their lives. “I can’t help it, Jace. Our relationship is very complicated. More complicated than most complicated relationships and I can’t help but worry that you’ll get bored of me or want to be in public with someone that you don’t have to hide with.” He ducked his head as he rambled, feeling guilt for feeling these things. Alec knew that he had no reason really to doubt their relationship, but it was something that he did. He looked up quickly at him then when he spoke and gave him an offended sort of look. “Why would I want anyone else? You’re all I’ve ever wanted. You’re the only person who’s every truly understood me. Though don’t tell Isabelle that, she might be upset. But it’s true. I do love you Jace, so much. You’re the perfect man for me too. I just…wish that our situation was different, is all.” Maybe one day it would be, but that wouldn’t be for a very long time. “I’m sorry, I’ll try not to think on it anymore.”

Jace tilted his head. “I would say I have someone special and that’s all they need to know.” he said honestly. “I know that this…us…I know it’s complicated. It’s risky and I would rather have to hide than never know what it’s like to love you.” he explained. He gave a little laugh, running his fingers through Alec’s hair. “I’m not going anywhere, and you clearly aren’t gong anywhere. So obviously, we’re always going to have each other, and no one is going to change that.” he replied, leaning to brush his lips against the other man’s. “Tell me what to do to make those thoughts go away, Alec.”

Drink by Drink | bowstrung

Alec [ @bowstrung ]

“Do you want to talk about it?” Alec asked as he leaned his elbows on the counter. Part of the job was getting to know people and he’d found that he didn’t mind it as much as he thought he would. He was generally a very caring person over being reclusive and it was easy to get lost in someone else’s problems. “I’m sorry, that sucks. No one deserves to go through that.” The guy had been cheated on and he felt terrible for him. Alec made a mental note to not give that redhead anything should she come back there. He didn’t approve of cheaters, that was for sure.

Good looking, huh? He was used to the compliments by now. This job led to them all the time. If someone wasn’t trying to get a free drink out of him, they were trying to get into his pants and he didn’t give into either of those thanks. “I didn’t want to take over the family business, so I let my sister have it. My parents also don’t approve of well…me, so I was kicked out and have to make a living somehow. This was the first place that hired me and it’s not so bad. You meet some decent people here.” And pretty ones, he noted as he looked the blonde over. If he wasn’t a customer and wasn’t hurting over being cheated on, he may have asked him out. Though Alec wasn’t always so brave. “You might want to slow down after that one,” Alec suggested with a gesture toward his glass. “You didn’t drive here, did you?”

Jace glanced up. “I guess I should have expected it. They grew up super close and they spent a ton of time together anyway, more than I spend with her.” He shrugged sluggishly, not caring much about anything but getting rid of the ache in his chest. He listened and gave a smile. “Rebel in ya, huh?” he asked, setting his glass down as the other finished. He glanced at his now empty cup and frowned. “Why? Am I somehow causing trouble?” the blonde asked, confused.

He laughed a little as the other asked if he drove. “No, my apartment is like a block from here. I can get home fine if you’re throwing me out.” he said, slouching forward a little. “I’ve always taken care of myself.” his tone was sad and hurt, but he was too drunk by then to care.

Different Place in Time | bowstrung

Alec [ @bowstrung ]

“Yeah? That’s really good of them. I’m glad they want to help train you.” He smiled a little and nodded in understanding. “Yes, the same goes for me as well. I wouldn’t change my job for anything. You keep up an attitude like that and you’ll have a better time with it all.” He nearly reached out, but thought better of it and brought his hand back to his side. “I’m sure you do enough. What you can do is better than nothing at all. And even then, sometimes nothing is okay too, so long as you’ve tried.” He hoped that was good advice, that it would give her enough encouragement to continue trying to be the best Shadowhunter that she could be. “That’s okay. Not everyone likes to use them.” They had healers in case they wanted to do that instead. He lifted a brow, but didn’t question her further. Sometimes he did get questions about his relationship, but never once like that. Alec’s cheeks warmed some and a smile appeared on his face. “Well, thank you. You know I never thought I’d find anyone until he came along and change my mind on a lot of things. I don’t think I’d be where I am now if it weren’t for Magnus. And I now believe that anyone can find love, so long as they’re patient enough and are willing to work for it. We most certainly have had our ups and downs, but it’s been worth it.”

Ana smiled. “Papa and Daddy help, too. Daddy insisted Tara and I learn things hand to hand just in case.” Her smile faded a little as she spoke of her brother, looking down for a moment. She bit her lip a little, not sure she should explain that the iratze worked, it just took longer because she wasn’t all shadowhunter. Not like he was. That conversation didn’t end well in her head and she shook it to clear the idea of it from her mind. Hearing her father – what should have been her father – talk about the other father made her smile. She’d been young during the earlier years of her fathers’ relationship, but she remembered the big events. Like her little brothers – Rafael and Max – being adopted. “You two are inspiring, I promise. I think you’ll have a good life together.” she answered, waiting a moment and gathering some courage before speaking up again. “My dads, they adopted two of my brothers. Tara and I are twins, but he always acted a little older than me. I don’t know ow to explain it, but Max and Raf we took to so easy, it was like we were all meant to be one big family.” She only ever talked about her brothers by name, never her adult family members.