Notes:
Okay, just FYI, this one probably isn't going to be as fluffy and funny as the others. Don't get me wrong, I will put that in as much as I possibly can (because I love it as much as the rest of you), but this one is going to be more Case and Action driven; as I said, I really want to expand my abilities and I really do have a weakness for action/adventure type stories.
Also, for the first time ever I am actually starting with a fairly organized outline, so I actually know where I'm going!
(First time for everything right?)
Anyways, Enjoy!
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"Here's your change, Have a good day, sweetie" The pretty barista said with a warm, slightly flirty, smile, handing Simon his coffee
"Thanks, you too" Simon cheerfully replied, totally oblivious
It was going to be a good day, he just knew it! He'd woke up a full fifteen minutes before his alarm, ready to face the day. Traffic was light, the weather absolutely perfect; he even had plenty of time before work to run a few quick errands. He's first stop was to pick up the new Justice League movie, it wasn't supposed to be out for another week, but the comic book store got some in early, he was there before they even unlocked the door. He'd made it to the drycleaners to pick up some of his work clothes. Clothes that his wonderful, sweet, amazing boyfriend helped him pick out. Who he had a date with after work; they were going to dinner at some nice place that Raphael had picked out and then they were going back to Simons to watch the movie; a perfect evening.
Checking his watch he saw that it was just a bit after 8 and he didn't start work till 9 today; plenty of time for his last errand. Maybe, if he finished early enough, he could stop by that place on the corner and bring in pastries for everyone, just because. May as well try to make it a good day for everyone else too.
He bounded up to the doors of the bank whistling slightly, and glanced up. Well, maybe he won't be able to get the pastries. It was already pretty busy today, but he really needed to get this done. He just had to transfer some of his paycheck into his savings account. Usually he'd just be able to do it online, but the banks servers had been kinda having errors and issues the last few days, saying they were down for maintenance, so he had to actually physically go into the branch. He briefly thought about skipping it now and coming back later, halfway turned back to the door, but stopped himself. He'd been putting it off for a few days already and he really wanted to get it done. He was trying to make an effort to be more mature; since his promotion to junior detective he has really wanted to step up a bit, prove that he really can do this. He had the feeling that some of the other officers didn't really see him as being able to handle it. Not Alec though. Alec was a really great partner and he was learning so much from him. He really couldn't have asked for a better partner. He had even complimented him a few times on his work and his progress! He was so lucky to be partnered with him.
Plus, now he got to work with Magnus too! Magnus was just awesome. He'd seen him in action a few times and it was just more astounding every time. The case with Orson had been incredible; the way Magnus had just pulled all of the pieces together, finding the name of the suspect, when it wasn't even IN the record, it was just amazing! Since then he'd seen him do it a few other times; he'd helped on a burglary and had solved a car theft ring. That one he'd just glanced at the file over Alec's shoulder and casually mentioned that the one suspect was the ringleader. Like it was nothing, it was SO cool! His Psychic Detective Agency (Enigmatic Investigations) was up and running now, it was a bit slow but he'd had a few cases. Simon hung out there whenever he got the chance. It was fun and exciting and interesting. Also, Raphael was there a lot, so...
He smiled a bit as he got in line; he really did have the best boyfriend. He was just so cool and confident! Simon was still amazed that Raphael had wanted to go out with him. He had thought for sure Raphael would have had other options; and, after spending, like a week with him, he realized that the guy had a LOT of options, he just, in general, couldn't care less. People seemed to throw themselves at him, almost constantly; it'd bothered Simon a bit at first, but then he noticed that Raphael would just ignore it, brush it off, or, if they were really persistent, tell them off. He really didn't seem to register them as anything more than a vague annoyance. He'd asked Raphael about it, around two weeks into their relationship. He couldn't help wondering why Raphael was interested in him and not the others. Not that he was in anyway complaining, mind you, but he really wouldn't of thought he stood half a chance against some of the people he'd seen Raphael turn down cold. Raphael had just smiled at him, telling him that he was completely unlike anyone he'd ever met. That Simon was so completely open and honest, he hadn't even known how to begin to react when they met, that he, Simon, had totally threw Raphael off balance, completely enchanted him from nearly the minute they had met. That Raphael hadn't been able to stop thinking about him. That he wasn't sure how he was good enough to have Simon!
He couldn't really stop a slight giggle, which faintly startled the woman ahead of him, who turned to glance his way slightly suspiciously.
He blushed slightly
"Sorry, Ma'am, I'm okay, I swear, my minds just wandering a bit" He said apologetically
She smiled, "It's okay; so, what's her name?"
"Oh, um, it's actually him, Raphael"
"Aww, I always liked that name. He must really be something if you're this happy"
Simon nodded, couldn't stop a beaming smile
"Yeah, he really is"
"I'm Quinn"
"Simon, hi, nice to meet you"
"You too, dear, always nice to see someone in love"
She turned back with an indulgent smile
"Yeah, it is"
Wait..
Love?
Was he in love?
They hadn't even been together two months; could you actually be in love that soon?
He thought for a second, then just smiled even more
Yeah, you could, he was, completely
Well, that kinda snuck up on me, didn't it?
He laughed a bit again; Quinn smiled back at him, shaking her head a bit
Simon glanced at the line ahead of them; they only had two windows open and there were about six people still ahead of him, he probably had time to call Raphael. He really felt like he just had to talk to him; he wasn't going to tell him yet, didn't want to mess it up, but he really wanted to hear his voice. Raphael never really slept in anyway.
He slipped his phone from his pocket and quickly hit Raphael's number
"Hey, Simon, good morning" Raphael answered, he still sounded sleepy, like he just woke up, it was so cute
Seriously, how did he miss this?
"Hi, sorry, did I wake you"
"Hmm, no, been up for a little while. What are you up to, aren't you at work?"
"No, not yet, I'm not scheduled for almost another hour. I had some errands to run, I'm at the bank now, but there's a really long line and I just kind of wanted to talk to you for a bit, if that's okay, I mean only if you aren't too busy or anything"
Raphael chuckled a bit
"Qué lindo eres, of course, Simon, that is always okay"
Simon blushed, he knew that one now
"I got the movie for tonight, I can't believe you never went to see it"
"Eh, the crowds tend to annoy me, rather just wait a bit and see it without all of that"
Simon rolled his eyes slightly
"But you are totally missing out on a big part of the experience"
"Having idiots yelling at the screen and being stuck next to a couple that can't keep their hands off each other?"
"No, well, okay yeah, that happens, but, like experiencing it with other fans, is totally different"
"I just don't get the appeal; besides this way I get to see it with you. That is far better"
"Yeah, it is, but the next one that comes out, you are going with me"
Raphael gave a surprised laugh
"I Am?"
"Yes, you are"
Raphael laughs again, shaking his head slightly
"You're awfully feisty today; I think you may be spending too much time with Magnus"
Simon laughed, "Well I j-"
Krack!
The Unmistakable sound of a gunshot rang out
"EVERYBODY DOWN"
"Oh, my god" Simon whispered, just before the line went dead
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Everything just stops, just freezes. Everything seems to go completely silent.
Raphael can't hear Magnus chattering in the background, can't here the random show on the TV, any of it. All he can hear is the silence on the phone, where Simon had been happily talking just a moment ago.
"Raphael..."
"Hey, Raphael, darling, what's wrong"
"RAPHAEL!"
Magnus shakes him slightly, he's never seen his friend like this, everything seemed fine, then he just froze
He snaps out of it, jumping off the couch, nearly knocking Magnus down, rushing around
"Damnit, where are my keys!" he begins to look franticly
"Raphael what's wrong, where are you going?"
Magnus stops him grabbing him by the shoulders, steadying him because he is not entirely sure the boy can stand at the moment; He looks more terrified than Magnus has ever seen him, he is pale and slightly shaking, he looks like he may be in shock. Magnus wonders if he needs to get him to the hospital.
"I-It's Simon, Magnus. He called to talk, he was waiting in line at the bank and was board and wanted to talk and he was happy and chattering like always and..and.."
He paused, like he couldn't quite get it out
"What, darling"
Raphael shook his head, eyes wide
"Magnus, I-I think I heard a gunshot, and shouting and Simon said 'Oh my god' and then the line dropped completely"
Magnus gasped,
"Do you know what bank it is?"
"Yeah, it's the one over on 5th street, come on! We have to get over there right now"
"Yes, but I'm driving, you are in no condition right now"
Magnus says quickly grabbing his phone and keys from the coffee table.
"Okay fine, whatever, just let's go!"
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Well, that's one way to get a reader's attention right?
Qué lindo eres- You are SO Cute