Truth or Dare

Chapter 4

"No. Please, Isabelle." Alec whispered as he blushed. Isabelle sighed. "Fine. But one of these turns you'll spill."

"Automatic dare. Get that man's number like Magnus did." Jace said. Alec's eyes widen. Magnus spoke up as well. "Can we not put my helplessly awkward boyfriend in terrifying situations?" Magnus laughed and nudged Isabelle playfully. Alec looked over at Magnus. His face read a sign of hurt.

"Is that what you think of me? That I'm helplessly awkward?" Magnus looked at a now upset Alec. He placed his arms around the Shadowhunters shoulders. "Alec. I think we should ease off on the alcohol." Magnus said worriedly. Alec shrugged away from his grip and crossed his arms.

"I'll do it." Alec began walking over to the man in the red coat. "Hi." Alec began. The man looked confused as he turned to face Alec. "Hello." He said smiling. "I'm Alec. What's your name?" Alec asked. "Sean. I'm a cop down at the station on 24th Street." Fuck, Alec thought. He was mundane.

This conversation was becoming tiring. Whenever he spoke with Magnus, the words flew seamlessly out of his mouth. There was no hesitation or awareness when Alec was with his favorite Warlock. "Uh, do you come here often?" Alec tried to give the best flirty smile he could.

"Not really. I'm not a big fan of alcohol." Alec's eyes light up. "Me neither! I actually hate alcohol." The man eyed the glass of beer in Alec's hand. "Really? You don't say." Sean laughed. Alec blushed. He could see Magnus in the corner of his eye looking intently at them. Alec smiled. He could get used to this newfound attention from his boyfriend.