Malec High School AU

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     Alec in the end had chosen to stay with Magnus for the time being. He left the house without saying goodbye to anyone. He knew he would have to see his mother and siblings at school but that wasn't on his list of worries. What was on his list was how long Magnus's dad would let him stay there without a job. "Alec?" Magnus asked trying to catch his attention. "Sorry. Yes?" Alec responds. "You will need to find a job in the next month and help with rent if you are going to be staying with us." Asmodeus clarified looking at Alec through the rear-view mirror. "Of course, sir, I will." Alec confirmed. As they pulled up to Magnus's Alec had gotten a call from Simon. "Hello?" Alec answered. "Dude, are you home I really need to see you." Simon whispered over the phone. "No, I'm not, I kind of just got kicked out. My dad saw me, and Magnus cuddling this morning and kicked me out for being gay." Alec mumbled. "Where are you staying? My mom will let you stay here if you need." Simon stated. "I'm staying with Magnus for now but if I need to, I will come to you. What happened?" Alec reassured. "Me and Clary broke up. She admitted to having feelings for Jace and said she was breaking up with me to try and get with him." Simon cried. "Oh my, I'm so sorry Si. You don't deserve that." Alec sympathized. "It's ok I guess, I kind of saw it coming." Simon stated. "If you need anything, I'm here for you." Alec reassured. "I know. I'm going to let you go now. Bye I'll see you tomorrow." Simon finished. "See you tomorrow." Alec responds and hangs up. Alec looks up at Magnus who is grabbing one of Alec's bags from the trunk. "Simon and Clary just broke up." Alec said in shock. "No way." Magnus says in disbelief. "Yea Simon just called me crying saying she broke up with him for Jace." Alec explained. Magnus's jaw dropped but he didn't say anything.

As they got in the house, Magnus got pulled aside by his dad. "This isn't going to be like that girl, is it? I don't want him here for a week just so you can have sex all the time until he leaves." Asmodeus shot not minding his voice knowing Alec could hear him. "No dad it won't be like her. Me and Alec are dating." Magnus argued. Asmodeus waved him away and sat on the couch. Magnus walked into his room and saw Alec looking at him. "Didn't think you were one of those guys." Alec mumbled. "I'm not anymore. I stopped acting like that months ago. I promise." Magnus assured. Alec nodded and kissed Magnus gently. "What time does your mom get home?" Alec questioned. "I haven't told you?" Magnus asked. "Told me what?" Alec inquired. "My mom killed herself when I was four." Magnus clarified. Alec looked at him in regret of asking about her. "I'm so sorry." Alec apologized. "It's ok Alexander you didn't know. I don't really talk about it." Magnus stated. "Do you remember her at all?" Alec questioned. "Some things, but I can't tell if I made them up or not. I know she taught me how to cook though." Magnus smiled. "Can you teach me to cook? I don't know how." Alec mumbled. "I would love to teach you to cook Alexander." Magnus beams.

That night as they laid in bed Alec cuddled up to Magnus. "I want to tell you a bit about how I used to be. Just so that you know." Magnus states. "Ok." Alec responds. "I used to sleep around with people just because I felt lonely. I also did cheat on my ex-girlfriend. She told me that she cheated so I thought it was a way to even it out. I still felt like shit after, so I know that it isn't ok. After we broke up, I started sleeping around. I stopped months ago when I heard I was going to be starting at a new school. I wanted to be different. I am different." Magnus explained. "A good different. Also, I trust you, I'm not going to see you different or think that you cheated just because you have in the past." Alec reassured. "Thank you, Alexander." Magnus smiled and kissed Alec's temple. "Of course, Magnus." Alec responds kissing Magnus's cheek.