The Way of Life (A Malec Fanfiction)

Is this a Competition?

"Are you ready?" Alec asks. He texted Izzy that Magnus would come too. Simon and Clary will be there, too.

Magnus walks over to Alec and takes his hand. "I am. But are you? We don't have to do this. I know it's a big step."

"No, it's okay. Let's do this. It sure will be fun." They give each other a reassuring smile and open and then close the door.

As they are on the way to Alec's house, Alec takes Magnus' hand. Magnus is shocked. He didn't think of Alec taking his hand in public. Not yet.

He looks to Alec and he nods. "I don't care about the people if you don't care."

"I've lost the fear to worry what people might think about me a long time ago." He says and tighten his grip on Alec's hand.

"Are there any important things I need to know? Any forbidden topics?" Magnus really doesn't want to screw that up.

"No. Although, I would like it if we don't talk about my parents this week."

Magnus can't promise this but he nods nevertheless.

There may are a few strange looks from other people but Alec couldn't care less. This is his life. He doesn't care about his parents, about Alice and about some stupid people.

Not when he's with Magnus. He owes Magnus something good. They way Magnus made Alec feel was incredible.

They arrive the house and Magnus eyes widen. He knows that Alec's parents are not the poorest but this. Wow.

Alec takes out his key and opens the door. They are greeted by Isabelle.

"Hey big bro!" She gives him a tight hug and then turns to Magnus.

"You must be Magnus." He reaches out his hand but Izzy gives him a hug, too.

"Okay, the Lightwoods are cuddler. Get it." He gesticuales with his finger a tick.

Izzy and Alec both chuckle.

"Where are the others?" Alec asks. Izzy forms an O. It's like she forgot that the others come too.

"They're not here yet. They must be soon. Let's go to the living room." Magnus knows he will like Izzy a lot. She is so cute but elegant at the same time.

They enter the living room and sit down on the couch. After a while Alec stands up.

"I have to change clothes. It's like the third day in a row that I wear this. I'll be back in a minute." And goes upstairs.

"So?" Izzy starts.
"So?" Magnus repeats.
"Look, Magnus..." Magnus cuts her off.
"If you want to give me that if-you-hurt-my-brother-I'll-kill-you-speech you can stop right here."

Izzy looks confused. "I actually wanted to say that I like you fashion style. But if you do hurt him..." she doesn't finish the sentence.

"Oh. Thank you, Isabelle. You look good yourself."
"Are you flirting with me?" She cocks an eyebrow.
"Oh my god, please help me." He says overdramatic.

He's relieved that there is no awkward small talk between them. They both laugh and that's good.

Then Izzy says. "I have to go to the kitchen. I did food." She smiles and goes.