The Way of Life (A Malec Fanfiction)

What about me?

"Okay this is going to be a long story. I want you to let me finish it before you talk. Is that okay?" Magnus asks. Alec nods.

"Okay, where do I start? It was six months ago. I met her in a club. The Pandemonium Club. She went to me and we talked. We drank a lot that night. She is a beautiful girl. Blonde hair, green eyes. However, in that night we kissed and started to date.

"I loved her. My friends despised her. They told me that she's just using me. That she stole my money, that she was cheating. But everytime I tried to talk to her about it she wrapped me around her finger and said that they were jealous. That she would love me.

"That was until the day I found her cheating. The worst is, it was with one of my best friends. His name is Raphael. They were together before she was with me. Raphael had no job and this is why Camille used me. They lived through me.

"I felt broken. I didn't know what to do. I drank much, very much. I don't know what I would do without Ragnor and Catarina, you have to meet them. You will like them. I didn't even want the money back.

"I thought I'm not able to trust or love anymore. Until you came along. You make my life better. You even make me forget."

When he's finished, he cries. He hides in Alec's embrace. Alec is in shock. He doesn't say anything. How could people be so cruel? Especially to Magnus, who is one of the most precious human being.

He caresses his hair. After some time, Magnus starts to calm down and when Alec is about to say something, he hears Magnus breathing slowly.

He's sleeping. Alec stays in that position and dozes off, too.

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Magnus is the first to wake up. He plays with Alec's chest hair. His stomach growls and he tries to untangle himself from Alec, without waking him up.

He goes to the kitchen and cooks something for him and Alec. He stops when he feels arms wrapped around his waist. "Hey."

Magnus turns over, but not looking in his eyes. He doesn't know what Alec is thinking. What if Alec thinks he is an idiot to be this blind by love. To be this drunk in love, that you don't even notice that that someone is just bad for you.

Alec notices his worries and takes Magnus' chin and lifts it up. "Look me in the eyes, Magnus. Tell me what you're thinking. I want to be there for you, but I only can 100% if you talk to me."

"What do you think of me now? Do you think I'm an idiot?" He shoots out. He speaks so fast that Alec needs some time to answer.

"I think that you are a really strong person. The strongest I know. I admired you before and I do more now. You're not an idiot. They are. You were young and a human. And you're beautiful, Magnus Bane."

The rest of they passed quickly. They ate, watched some TV-shows and then went to bed again.

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Dad: You have to come back home. Right now. A: Why? Dad: We have something to discuss. And come alone. Don't you dare to bring this boy with you.
A: You mean my boyfriend? I consider it. Dad: I'm serious, Alexander. I expect you in 30 minutes at home.

Alec closes his phone and starts do dress. Magnus comes in and looks at him confused. "You don't have to get dressed for me."

Alec smiles and tosses him his phone. Magnus forms an 'O' and nods. "Let me get dressed and I'll drive you."

Alec zips up his sweater. "Thank you, but you read the message. I think it's the best when I go alone."

Magnus grabs a pair of tight black jeans and a purple shirt. "I know. I'll just drive. I have to meet with a client anyway."

"Okay."

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Alec opens the door from his home and his parents are by him immediately. "What were you thinking? What has gotten into you? I don't even recognize you anymore." Roberts shouts.

Alec rolls his eyes and walks to his room. Robert stops him. "We're not finished." Alec loosens himself from the grip and sits down.

"What do you want from me?" He snaps.

His parents sit down in front of him. "We want you to listen." Maryse says calmly. "I-we know it's hard to marry someone who you're not in love with. But it is your duty as our son."

"It's not. Do you not care about me? About my feelings, my happiness?" Alec asks. He is about to cry, but he has to be strong now.

Maryse puts a hand on his lap. "Of course we do. We only want the best for you. This marriage only brings only advantages for you."

"No, it doesn't. It only brings perks to you." He stands up. Robert gives him a glare.

"Enough! You are going to marry her and that's it. And you're not seeing this boy again. He only confuses you."

Alec glares back. "He confuses me? I knew I am gay before I met him. And I told you that several times but.."

"SHUT UP!" Robert yells. "I don't want to hear this ever again. You're just confused and that's it. Next week you are married. And you will live with her in the house Mr. Morgenstern bought for you two."

The imagination of Alec living with Alice and being married makes him want to throw up. His throat is dry. He can't say anything. He runs to his bedroom and locks the door. He lays on the bed and thinks what to do.

He could run away, and even if Magnus came with him, he still would leave his siblings behind. And now that Max is awake he can't leave them. He could hide in Magnus' apartment. But that is no answer.

To distract himself, he reads. It bring the memory of him and Magnus meeting each other for the first time. He smiles at the memory.

Somebody knocks on the door. "Alec, open the door. We need to talk."

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His phone buzzes.

Jace: Hey, how about partying? Tonight, You, me Clary Izzy and Simon. Magnus can come, too if he wants to. Alec: Not in the mood. But have fun. Jace: Everything okay? Alec: Yeah, everything's fine.

Then he gets another message.

Magnus: Izzy texted me that they want to go partying. I would go, if you did. It's been years since I've been to one. Alec: I thought, maybe we could do something alone. Just you and me. Magnus: It didn't go well with your parents, did it? Alec: No, not really. Magnus: Then, come on. Let's go to that club. It will distract you. Let's have some fun.

He types and 'Ok' and then texts Jace to tell him he's coming. Maybe they are right. Maybe he needs distraction and fun. Just to let go.