The ‘Shadowhunters’ Cast Plays ‘I Dare You’ | Teen Vogue
[shows up to this fandom 3 years late with a gifset nobody needs or asked for] excuse me? im gay.
I still can’t believe how much 3x12 was such a Malec fanfiction
We only see as far as the headlights - Chapter 3: The Change
Wednesdays become Alec’s favourite days and he finds himself thinking about Magnus quite often. Later, there’s a Lightwood family meeting, that Alec’s not so eager to attend…
Alec never thought Wednesday would become his favourite day of the week.
He finds himself always waiting for this day to come. Their deal has been going on for about four weeks now, and Alec is delighted with it.
He has no idea why Magnus came up with it, but how could he refuse him? When he was looking back at him, with those beautiful eyes, and when he gripped his arm… Alec actually felt the electricity rushing through his skin from the touch.
And to be honest it’s a great deal. But he hasn’t really told anyone about it yet…
Only Lydia knows, since she sees him on the campus, and of course she noticed Alec leaving the same car every Wednesday. He’ll never hear the end of it, but he’d be lying if he said it doesn’t feel good to share a bit about Magnus with someone. And Lydia has always been a great listener. She doesn’t mind hearing about him, actually she’s very happy to see Alec happy.
But still, he doesn’t tell his siblings. Jace would get overprotective again, and no doubt he’d go and interrogate Magnus, since he’s a man, and he’s spending a bit of time with Alec. He’d tell Izzy, but his sister lacks the ability to keep her mouth shut sometimes, so if she knows, Jace knows too.
And it’s way too soon for that. He still doesn’t know Magnus very well.
But somehow, he still finds himself wanting to share something with him. Like he did on their second drive. When he told him about Max. He’s not sure how it came up, but it just feels easy to talk to Magnus. Easier than to anyone else. He wasn’t sure if Magnus would know his brother, but turns out he did, so he for sure knows about Max’s illness. And Alec is grateful that he didn’t push the subject more, didn’t ask how Alec feels about this whole thing. That’s what Mr Fell is for, what Alec needs is just a friend.
At least for now.
There’s no doubt that he’s developing some kind of crush on Magnus. He can’t help it. This man is handsome, well spoken, has an actual heart of the angel and for sure a lot things more, that Alec wants to find out about him.
They keep their conversations light, not diving into some existential shit, not trying to think deep. Just some words about work, college. Alec tells him about his siblings, Magnus shares some stories from his first year as a volunteer, and Alec is truly amazed by it. How Magnus is selfless and caring for others. For people that he doesn’t even know. Alec’s sure he wouldn’t be able to willingly watch some strangers suffering. To just hold their hand when every breath might be the last. He’s barely dealing with seeing Max being so miserable. But it’s different. Max is his family, he’ll always be the most important. It just hurts more to see your family in pain. Knowing, that there’s really nothing more you can do for them.
On their fourth drive, Alec admitted that he works as a writer for the local newspaper. That it’s his way of earning some money, so he and his siblings can pay for the apartment they share. He explains that Jace works in an advertising company, and Izzy has her own little business with jewellery making. And somehow they manage.
Magnus takes it all in, but doesn’t ask about his parents. And Alec’s glad he isn’t, since he’s in a such a good mood while being with Magnus, that he doesn’t want the conversation about his parents to ruin this.
Magnus tells him a bit about his friends from work. About his scowling boss, who is not so scary when you get to know him (but to Alec he seems terrifying, from the stories he heard from Magnus). He works with a lovely woman Dorothea, who sounds like an angel and Alec’s sure he would like her.
They continue to get to know each other better, and Alec’s not sure where this is going, but he’s glad with how things are escalating.
Masterpost: Celebrity!Magnus AU
As the timeline for this series has got a bit crazy, I’ve decided to create a masterpost with the timeline. Everything should make perfect sense if you read it in the order of posting (or, really, any order) but if anyone wants to read it in chronological order, now you can! Yay! I’ve abbreviated all the names of the fics, but everything should be obvious…
This list will be updated every time I post, and I’ll post a link to it on all the fics, so you should be able to find it easily.
Magnus Struggles - part 1
Alec Hides His Tears - part 1
Magnus Struggles - part 2
Didn’t (Officially) Go on a Date - all parts
Alec Isn’t Sure - parts 1-5
Alec Hides His Tears - part 2
Alec Isn’t Sure - part +1
Magnus Struggles - part 3
Magnus Struggles - part 4
Alec Hides His Tears - part 3
Good Boyfriend - all parts
Alec Hides His Tears - part 4
Alec Hates the Internet - intro part (before part 1)
Alec Hides His Tears - part 5, +1
Alec Hates the Internet - parts 1-5
Alec Hates the Internet - part +1
Magnus Struggles - part 5
Magnus Struggles - part +1
You can find the series here: