Maybe [The Mortal Instruments] {Rewritten}

I Katherine's P.O.V

"I can't believe you convinced me to do this!" My best friend since childhood complained.

"Stop whining and start acting like a man!" I snapped back with no heat, handing him a pair of marine blue jeans and pushing him towards the dressing room.

We found ourselves in the Calvin Klein shop at Macy's, where I happened to work. However, before venturing here, we explored a few other stores. Aware of Xander's cluelessness and discomfort with fashion, I started with something small.

Our shopping expedition commenced with shoes. We acquired two pairs of New Balance sneakers: one in grey with blue accents and the other entirely black, except for the striking red N. Wanting to upgrade his military boots, which were looking worse for wear, I couldn't resist when I stumbled upon two fantastic styles. Convincing Xander to buy both was a bit of a challenge, but he insisted on them being black.

"He already has too much color in his wardrobe," he had claimed.

Can you believe it? Fortunately, when we entered the next shop, I managed to convince him to purchase a stylish brown pair of dress shoes, even if the other one remained black. As we explored the clothing section of Calvin Klein, I continued my mission to revamp Xander's wardrobe. I handed him a variety of shirts, ranging from classic button-downs to casual tees. It was clear that my friend was uncomfortable with the process, but I was determined to bring him into the world of fashion.

"Come on, Xander, try on this crisp white shirt. It'll make you look sophisticated," I urged, holding out the shirt for his inspection. Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually relented and entered the dressing room.

While he tried on different outfits, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. It was not just about changing his wardrobe; it was about helping him embrace a newfound confidence. Xander emerged from the dressing room in the marine blue jeans, looking surprisingly pleased with the result.

"See? Not so bad, right?" I grinned, patting him on the back.

He nodded, a hesitant smile playing on his lips. I knew there was still a long way to go, but this was a promising start. We continued our shopping spree, exploring different styles and experimenting with various clothing options. As we left Calvin Klein with bags full of new additions to his wardrobe, little by little, we were turning Xander into a fashion-forward individual, and I was determined to see the journey through.

At the Armani store, I persuaded Xander to try on a suit. Originally, I had planned on saving this for the end, considering how uncomfortable he typically felt in them. However, given that we were already there, and Armani offered exceptional suits, the temptation proved too strong to resist. Especially, when I know how big Xander's bank account is.

Old money white boys are so lucky!

Despite my enthusiasm, I decided to tread lightly and not overwhelm my best friend. I understood the importance of personal style in expressing one's identity, and I didn't want to impose my choices on Xander. In the end, we settled on a simple black suit, complemented by a black vest, a crisp white shirt, and a black tie. While I had envisioned a blue tie, Xander insisted on black, and I respected his preference.

Following the suit fitting, we ventured to acquire the finishing touches for his newfound wardrobe. We secured the last black sports watch from Adidas and a sleek black watch from Omega. To add a touch of style, we also picked out a pair of black sunglasses from Ray-Ban. Reflecting on our purchases, I couldn't help but ponder the need to expand Xander's wardrobe further. Six pairs of shoes, a suit, two watches, and a pair of sunglasses were a good start, but there was still room for exploration and experimentation.