Alec's POV

A party. Magnus wants me to go to a party with him. I'd hardly consider myself a party person simply because I've never been to one before. Of course I've been to birthday parties before but never something like this and I doubt there will be cake and balloons there. I struggle to write down anything for my humanities class because I can't get thoughts of Magnus and I dancing and drinking and well......doing other things. Maybe a party isn't such a bad idea and I do kind of owe him for buying me clothes, but I was hoping repayment would come in the form of a nice dinner or something. The party is in about 3 hours so I better come to my decision soon. Magnus has been bothering me non-stop all day with his constant begging and I finally managed to escape him by saying I had 'homework' to do. He knew that I was lying because we're in all the same classes but he let me leave his sight anyway. He told me he was going shopping and would be back an hour before the party.

I sigh and run my fingers through my curly hair and close my eyes, trying to think of something related to my humanities class but it just doesn't work.

"Oh Alec!!" I hear a voice call from across the library. I turn and find Clary smiling and coming my way.

"Hi Clary how are you?" I ask her while I tuck my papers back in my folder.

"I'm great, I was actually heading back to my dorm when I saw you. Are you going to the party tonight?" She asks and pushes her flaming hair out of her eyes. I smile and stand up so I tower over her.

"Um I wasn't sure. Magnus wants me to go but I've never really been to a party," I admit because there's no point in lying. She nods as though she knew that was the case.

"Well consider this your first one," she says and we begin walking through the library. "Just have a little fun, I'll make sure you don't do anything you'll regret," she says with a small laugh.

"I don't know if you could stop me," I say with a dry smile.

"That's probably true, but Jace can control the both of us," she says and together we push open the double doors of the library.

"I'll see you later then?" She asks with a red brow arched. I pause for a moment but eventually I nod.

"Yeah I guess I'll see you later," I tell her and start making my way across campus.

I really hate my inability to say no to literally everyone. I could have said no to Clary and Magnus but instead I'm going to a party I don't even want to go to. I've never really actually gotten drunk before so I'm not exactly sure what to expect. Sure I took a shot or two but I didn't really feel anything from it. Magnus definitely seems like the drinking type so I'm prepared to watch over him and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. Or I guess do anyone stupid.

I push my way out of the library and make my way across campus and back to Weld. Magnus told me he was going to go buy more clothes so I don't really expect him to be home anytime soon because shopping is an all day event for him. God I just called my dorm room home. I shudder and open the double doors and enter my dorm room. I was right, Magnus isn't home. His books and backpack lay sprawled on his bed and there's a small note on his stuff. I walk over and pick it up, reading it carefully.

Alexander,

I can tell that you forgot to get yourself some food so there's pasta in the fridge, please eat it all, I don't want you passing out tonight.

- Magnus

I crumple the note and sigh. I've known him for about a week and he's already telling me what I should and shouldn't do. It's frustrating to say the least but part of me doesn't seem to mind because in his own way he seems to care about me. I walk over to the fridge and inspect the pasta he got me. It's a kind of Thai noodle with beef and spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, and celery. He was right, I did forget to eat so I pop the pasta in the microwave and let it heat for a minute. I take it over to my bed and open up my laptop. The pasta is actually really good so Magnus can get me food anytime he wants to. I spend the next hour doing homework that's due next week. When I finish, I put my school stuff away and close my eyes.

"ALEXANDER!!" My eyes snap open as soon as I hear my obnoxious roommate's voice.

I look towards the door and see Magnus carrying at least 6 bags filled with clothes. He kicks the door shut and drops his bags.

"I see shopping was a success," I say as I eye up his many bags before closing my eyes again.

"I'll say, I even bought you something," he tells me and climbs on my bed. I open my eyes again and frown at him. He's sitting next to me with his hands on my legs, leaning against them.

"Magnus you didn't need to buy me anything," I tell him with a sigh and he gives one of his show-stopping smiles.

"I know but I wanted to anyways," he says in a light and happy voice. I roll my eyes at him but can't help a small smile that finds it's way on my face.

"Let me see it then," I tell him and sit up slowly. He gets off of the bed and hurriedly reaches into one of his many bags and pulls out a black, shiny, v-neck shirt. I tentatively touch the material and my body is filled with horror when I realize it's sheer.

"Magnus I can't wear that anywhere," I tell him seriously but he shakes his head.

"Wear it tonight, the theme is blackout anyways," he shrugs and hands me the shirt. I consider my options but in the end I grab the shirt.

"Good boy, now get changed, it's already almost 9," he orders and gestures towards our small bathroom.

I don't bother arguing with him because I know I'm going to lose. I open the bathroom door and close myself inside. I take off my super comfy gray shirt and replace it with the daring sheer number that Magnus got me. I keep on my black jeans because black with black is always a good option. I don't know how to feel about the shirt because it's honestly a little uncomfortable but when I look at myself in the mirror I'm not mad. I look like a different person. I no longer look shy and reserved, I look like I could get anything I wanted without even saying please. It's a tight fit and it offers a small glimpse of my skin without being completely sheer. I've never been one to wear revealing things but maybe this is the start of something new. I take a deep breath and leave the bathroom with my gray shirt in hand.

Magnus is sitting on the bed with his legs crossed at the ankles. He's wearing a similar shirt to mine only it's red and has a black 'x' that covers his entire torso. He wears black leather jeans and his hair is jelled but still messy looking. Dark liner lines his bottom and top lashes and his lips look shiny and full. I swallow and struggle to tear my eyes away from him but I'm stopped in my tracks. He looks at me with such lust and intensity that it makes me feel hot and uncomfortable but yet intrigued at the same time. I don't even think he knows he's doing it but he looks downright primal. He eventually breaks into an easy smile and grabs his phone from the charger next to his bed.

"Lets go then," he says smoothly as if he didn't look at me like I was a full course meal. I give him my own easy smile and together we walk out of the dorm.

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I knock back my 6th shot with a little more enthusiasm than the first five. I don't think I'm drunk but I definitely have a buzz. I lost sight of Magnus around a half an hour ago and I had to take matters into my own hands. This girl stands next to me and keeps offering me shots of every flavored alcohol you can imagine. I didn't know they even made strawberry vodka but I guess it's a thing.

"Alec!!!" I hear a loud voice come from behind me. I know who it belongs to without even turning around.

"Hi Jace," I greet him as he comes to stand between me and the girl. His blond hair is a mess and he glows with a sheen of sweat. He wears a black v-neck shirt and maroon pants with steel toed black boots.

"I like the outfit Alec, your boyfriend pick it out?" He laughs and grabs a shot sitting next to me on the table. He tips his head back and I watch as his Adam's apple bobs.

"He's not my boyfriend Jace," I frown and turn back to the table, trying to distinguish my cup from at least a dozen others.

"Prove it then," he says and pulls on my belt loops from behind. I let myself be pulled because honestly everything feels kind of funny right now and if I pulled back I might break my jeans. Jace makes his way to where people dance in a tight circle under neon lights. He roughly grabs my hips and pushed my ass into his crotch.

"Now move," he instructs with his mouth against my ear.

I'm not usually one to do this but I'm pleasantly buzzed so I do as he says without complaining. It feels good. I like the fluid motion that I make with my hips and I like the slow rhythmic beat of the music and the pleasant warmth of alcohol that settled in my stomach. Jace's fingers grip my hips tightly and I can feel his head against my neck, his breath coming out in short puffs. The scent of Jace fills my nose and I close my eyes. I feel like I'm liking this more than I'm supposed to but I just chalk it up as me being tipsy.

"Ah young Alexander I was wondering where you had run off to," I hear a silky smooth voice say from in front of me and I open my eyes.

Magnus stands inches away from me with a smile on his lips. I feel Jace stiffen from behind me and he removes his hands from my hips, coming to stand next to me. Magnus looks disheveled, his shirt is untucked and his hair is more of a mess than usual. I try not to stare at the dark bruise on the side of his neck and the faint claw marks running down his collarbones.

"Jace what a pleasant surprise!" Magnus says cheerfully and his lips curl into a sarcastic grin. Jace smiles tightly and reaches out a finger to touch the bruise on Magnus' neck.

"Looks like you've had some fun tonight Magnus," he says and Magnus laughs.

"A little bit of this, a little bit of that, you know how it is don't you? Speaking of, where is young Clary?" Magnus asks with a tilt of his head. Jace frowns.

"She's around," Jace answers vaguely with a smooth smile but I see his eyes scan the perimeter of the house in search of her fiery hair.

"Why don't you go find her? Unless of course you want me to," Magnus says with a primitive smile and Jace bristles.

"Oh I'll find her," Jace says lowly and squeezes my shoulder gently before disappearing into the crowd.

"How are you young Alexander?" He asks me a little cautiously.

"Not as good as you," I say with a snort, trying to disguise the faint note of jealously coloring my words.

"But you could be as good as me," he says with a wink and I laugh for real this time.

"No thanks, I'm good where I am," I tell him and he nods.

"Yes you are," he agrees and comes to stand behind me.

"Care to dance Alexander?" He whispers his question into my ear, his lips brushing the lobe of my ear lightly. I don't have to say anything before I feel hands on my hips. His hands are more gentle than Jace's were; they move with me rather than trying to hold me down. I close my eyes again and let Magnus' familiar scent surround me. It's a peaceful experience really. I can feel Magnus' bulge pressed firmly against my ass and I smile with satisfaction. I can hear his breathing in my ear and it matches the beat of the music. I take my hands and put them on his and slowly push them off of my hips.

"Who gave you that hickey?" I ask him as I turn around so we dance chest to chest. Magnus' eyes drift shut and his mouth opens slightly when I move my hips faster.

"Why are you interested in such a little love mark Alexander?" Magnus asks coyly and I blush.

"It's hardly a little mark," I point out and he chuckles before bringing his warm hand up to trace my jaw.

"I've seen worse," he says and then I feel his lips at the back of my neck. I freeze in place but as Magnus' lips begin to travel to the side of my neck I relax. He slowly parts his lips and I feel his tongue make a swirling motion over my skin. I feel my eyes roll back and I lean into him as his teeth lightly graze my neck. I feel him begin sucking gently on my skin and I let out a little sound at the back of my throat.

"Magnus what are you doing?" I ask him and I feel a his deep chuckle against my neck. Then I feel him open his mouth and his teeth harshly grab onto my skin and he begins sucking my delicate flesh with more enthusiasm than before. I relax again because there is no part of me that wants him to stop. I reach up and grab a handful of his thick hair in my hand and pull him roughly. He bites down harder and I fight a little yelp that threatens to leave my throat. I lean back fully against him and I feel a little groan leave his lips and vibrate along my neck.

"Follow me young Alexander," Magnus whispers into my ear and grabs my hand, gently pulling me towards the stairs.