confusion is just a part of it

Chapter 2

Once break was over and Clary stood up to go to class, Alec reached for Clary's arm.

'We' He said threatening, towering over the girl. 'Need to talk.'

Anyone else would probably have been terrified if they were in her situation, but Clary had gotten used to Alec's behaviour and knew he wasn't as scary as he looked.

'Sure.'

Alec walked out of the school. Clary hardly could keep up with his pace.

'We are going to be late for class you know.' She said.

'I don't care.' Clary was surprised. Alec was normally a straight A student, who never skipped. Now he honestly looked like he didn't care about anything other than talking to her.

Alec suddenly turned around. 'Stay away from Magnus.'

'Why would I? You can't decide that for me.'

'I can, and I will. If I ever see you near him again I'll-' He paused to come up with something that would be threatening enough to let her stay away from Magnus.

'What will you do? Kill me?'

Alec was at a loss of words. 'Just stay away from him.' He turned around and walked away.

- (in class)

Magnus was trying to focus, but thoughts of what Clary wanted to tell him and Alec were not making it easy.

He was worried about Clary. Lately she started acting weird. She hung out with him less often and especially not with him alone. He was happy that she wanted to talk to him, but-

'Magnus.' His thoughts were interrupted by Alec, who sat in front of Magnus. He turned around to talk to Magnus.

'What?' Alec was drawn back by the anger in his voice.

'I need to talk to you.'

'Everything that had to be said is said Alexander. It's done.' Magnus focused at the teacher, trying to show Alec that the conversation was over.

'No it isn't. Not for me.' Magnus's heart broke when he saw the sad expression in Alec's eyes. He had to stand tall though. He couldn't let one sad look from Alec destroy all of his plans to stay away from him.

'Am I interrupting something Mr. Bane and Mr. Lightwood?' His thoughts were interrupted again.

Alec glared at the teacher, yet he turned around again. Before that he mumbled to Magnus.

'Just meet me after class.'

-(class has ended)

Magnus hoped to be out of class before Alec, but as soon as class ended Alec blocked his way.

'We really need to talk. Please listen to me.'

'Let me through.' Magnus averted his eyes.

'Not before we have talked. Look at me.' Alec cupped Magnus's head in his hands. 'I like you, not Jace.'

'Your parents have explained the difference between like and love now have they?' He smiled at Alec, but his eyes stood sad. 'Let me go Alec.' He gently pushed Alec out of his way.

'You need to accept it Jace. I like Magnus and I'm going to confess my feelings to him.'

'No. Even if you can't be with me,' He breathed in deeply ',this is going to ruin Magnus and Alec's relationship. They are already going through a rough time. Don't do this to me' he paused. 'or them.'

- (after school at Magnus's place)

'I tried to deny it. But I have feelings for you. Will you please try dating me?'

Magnus saw the desperate look in Clary's eyes and the fear of refusal. 'I guess. Okay.' Clary's face brightened.

He knew it was wrong to use his friend like this, but he really liked her and he hoped that would help him get over Alec. Who would be more perfect for that then Clary? She was nice, beautiful, funny, kind. The only thing wrong with her was that she wasn't Alec.

Clary looked at Magnus with big eyes. 'So we're officially boyfriend and girlfriend.' Magnus nodded.

SO not long of a chapter either, but I had to add some pieces here, so I needed more time than I realized. They'll get longer. Pinky swear.