Together by faith

Chapter 22.

It was dark outside when I woke up the next morning. Magnus was still sleeping beside me and his quiet snores put a smile on my lips. God, he's so beautiful. The clock was 6am and all night, I have had trouble sleeping. I guess it's mostly because today is the when I'm going to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family, but also introduce them to Magnus. I'm not worried about Izzy because like I already have told guys, she already loves him like on in the family. I'm not really worried about Jace either because I know they have met each other a couple of times down a Pandemonium since Clary is also working there. My dad though, he's probably going to kill the both of us when we walk through the front door. He has always been homophobic but I actually think it got worse when he found out that I was gay and ever since then, he has been giving me these looks of disgusted. Anyhow, I still love my family. My parents were the ones who brought me into this world and for that, I'll be forever thankful. Anyways, since I really didn't want to wake up Magnus this early, I carefully left the bed. Thereafter, I walked into the kitchen where I made myself a cup of coffee. The thoughts from previous night came back in flashes and I can't believe that Magnus almost froze to death. How could I have been so stupid? I should have went out and looked for him imminently when he left my dorm instead of sitting there like an idiot, waiting for him to get back. No matter how hard I try, I can't get the image of him, with tears streaming down his cheeks and pale skin, out of my head. How can someone look so happy one day, and then the next, look so broken? The rain from yesterday was still pouring down outside the window and somehow, it made me calm. It was like, every damn nerve in my body got the chance to relax while watching the raindrops fall from the sky. When I was a kid, my mother told me that every time it's raining, the angels are crying over something we humans did wrong, like wars and diseases. I have never really believed in any higher powers, but I think everything happens for a reason. Like me and Magnus. It wasn't an accident that I found his number in my favorite novel that day in the library, it was faith. Ain't I the cheesiest human being that ever walked this earth? I was so deeply into my own thoughts that I didn't hear the footsteps coming towards me and when Magnus walked into the kitchen, I barley noticed him.
- It's 6:30am, what are you doing awake? He asked and came towards me with a small smile on his lips
- I couldn't sleep. What are you doing awake? I answered
- The bed got cold since my pillow decided to leave way too early
- I'm sorry
- Alexander, I'm just kidding with you, he said and sat down at the chair beside the one I was sitting in
- How are you feeling today? I asked
Magnus actually looked much better and his skin color was back to his natural instead of that pale one he had yesterday.
- A lot better, thank you
- Are you ready to meet my family today?
- In the name of Azazel, I had almost forgot about that, Magnus answered and I could tell that he was very nervous
- It's going to okay, I promise, and if my dad says something inappropriate, we'll leave as fast as possible
- Yeah
I could tell that what I said didn't really matter. Magnus was still worried about meeting my family. Can I blame him though? I mean, I have only been saying bad things about my family. Why wouldn't he be nervous?
- Alexander, are you really sure about this? Do you really want to introduce me to your family? Magnus asked after a while of silence
- What do you mean? I answered
- Introducing me to your family is a really big step in a relationship. Are you sure that you want that, that you want us?
- Magnus, what are you talking about? Of course I want us. I love you
- I-I love you too, he stuttered but I could see a faint smile on his lips
- I love you and my family is going to love you. You have nothing to worry about, I said and took Magnus hand in mine
- Thank you
We sat in a comforting silence for a couple of minutes and just stared at each other. The clock for closer to 8am and sooner or later, we had to start getting ready for the event of the day.
- Do you want to use the bathroom first or can I take a shower? Magnus suddenly asked which startled me
- Y-You can take a shower, I answered and felt how my cheeks turned red
Great Alexander, why do I always have to be so embarrassing? Magnus left the kitchen and walked in to what I assume, the bathroom. While he took a shower, I decided to pick out an outfit for the celebration and when I was satisfied, I sat down on my bed. I could hear faint singing from the shower and it made me feel butterflies in my stomach. Magnus had an incredible voice and I could seriously listen to him sing all day. After maybe 30 minutes, Magnus was done and dressed so I walked in to the bathroom. It took me about 40 minutes to shower, get dressed and get my hair just like I wanted it. I decided to wear my favourite pair of black jeans and a black t-shirt. I know, ain't I the most colourful person you ever have met? Yeah, not really. I walked in to the living room where I found Magnus sitting in front of the TV. He was also wearing a pair of black jeans and a dark read sweater that made him look extremely hot.
- You're beautiful, I said without really thinking about it
- You're not that bad yourself, Magnus answered and smiled at me
He stood up from the couch and since we really had to get going now, we put on our jackets and left the dorm. We had to take a taxi since neither one of us had a driving license, but we didn't care. We had each other and that was all that mattered.
- How are you feeling? I asked and took his hand in mine
- Nervous, he answered which made me laugh because seriously, I was so freaking nervous at the moment
- I know what you're talking about
We arrived at the Lightwood house about 50 minutes later. We laid the taxi driver and walked hand in hand up to the door. I really didn't get the chance to ring the bell tough because just as I was going to hit the button, the door flew up and almost hit me in the face
- ALEC, YOU'RE HOME
By the angel, Izzy. Why does she always have to be so loud?
- Hello there, little sister, I answered
Izzy was just going to answer when she noticed Magnus standing beside me.
- OH MY GOD, MAGNUS? I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH, she screamed and threw her arms around him
- I've missed you too, Isabelle, he answered and hugged her back
- I'm so happy that the two of you are here. Alec, why didn't you tell me that you would bring Magnus? Izzy asked and looked at me when she broke the hug with Magnus after what felt like hours
- I wanted to surprise you, I said
I could tell that Isabelle was really happy to see us both. We have always been standing each other really closed and when she met Magnus, she immediately loved him as one more brother.
- Well, what are you guys waiting for? Come in, Izzy said and opened the door wider and walked in
I took Magnus hand once again and we walked together into the house. How was I feeling at the moment? Well, it felt like I couldn't breathe. I was so freaking nervous that my hand was sweating. I was just about to ask Magnus how he was holding up, but when Jace game running towards me with a big smile on his lips, I saved my question for later.
- ALEXANDER GIDEON LIGHTWOOD, I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH, Jace screamed and didn't stop running until he slammed into my body
- I have missed you too, Jace. Next time though, try not to kill me, I said which made him laugh out loud like the crazy maniac he is
Jace let me go after a while and his attention turned towards Magnus.
- Magnus, it's lovely to see you again
- It's lovely to se you again too, Jace. You have a really beautiful home, Magnus answered and smiled
- Thank you, Jace said and thereafter he did something I never expected him to do. He hugged Magnus like he always hugs me, Max and Izzy, like he was a part of this family and that's exactly what he is.
- Maryse and Robert are in the kitchen. I think they're going to be really surprised to see the two of you, but don't worry, Izzy has already warned them that they have to behave, Jace said after a while when he let go of Magnus
- Are they? I started but didn't get the chance to finish my sentence because Jace decided to interrupt me
- Angry? No. You have nothing to worry about. Even if they're bad at showing it, they're proud over you. We all are
- Thank you, Jace
This is it. This is the moment I have been waiting for for so long. I was finally going to stand up against my homophobic father and introduce Magnus as my boyfriend.
- Ready? I asked and looked at him
- I-I don't know. Alexander, what if they hate me? Magnus answered and I could see the panic in his beautiful eyes
I was just about to answer him and try to make him as comfortable as possible but Jace started talking before I even got the chance to open my mouth.
- Magnus, you have nothing to worry about. I know that Maryse and Robert can seem very strict, but they're going to love and accept you, just like me and Izzy already do
- Jace is right. You're the most wonderful person I ever met and trust me when I'm telling you this, they are going to love you. Remember what I told you earlier today? That if one of them says something inappropriate, we'll leave, I said and took Magnus hand
- Okay, lets do this
Jace gave each of us one more hug and thereafter, we walked together into the kitchen were I immediately met eyes with my mum and dad.
- Alec, it's so nice to see you, my mother said and gave me a hug and thereafter, she turned her attention to Magnus
- Mrs Lightwood, it's a pleasure to meet you, Magnus said and I could see that he tried everything in his power to not look nervous
- Please, call me Maryse. It's a pleasure to meet you too, Magnus. I have heard so much about you from my daughter. She seems very fond of you and I can understand why. You seem like a nice young man, mum said and smiled
- Thank you so much, Maryse
If I'm going to be honest, I was surprised. I never thought that mum would like Magnus that fast, but I couldn't be happier. Having her accepting my boyfriend is one of the biggest things that ever happened to me. My dad though, he was just standing there, staring at us.
- Robert, get your ass over here and be polite, mum suddenly said
I could see in my dads eyes that he wanted to turn the other way and probably run, but he came up to us and gave me a quick smile. Then his attention turned towards Magnus.
- Do you love my son? He asked and looked at Magnus with a straight face
- Dad, I started
- I do, Magnus said and interrupted me
- I can't say that I'm happy that my son turned out to be gay, but if you truly love him, I'm not going to stand in your way, dad said and his expression got a lot softer
- Thank you, Mr Lightwood, Magnus answered and smiled
What the hell just happened? I can't believe that both of my parents accepted me and Magnus as a couple. Am I dreaming? Someone, hit me. I don't really know what happened next. I was on cloud 9 and it felt like I'm never going to be sad again. During the dinner, Magnus got along with everyone from my family and hell, he even talked to my dad. It was a lovely night and the best thing was that no one talked about Magnus past. I don't know if it was because they didn't know, or because they didn't want to bring it up, but it made the whole situation a lot better. If someone would have brought it up, I don't know how Magnus would reacted. He really doesn't like to talk about his feelings and especially not about his past. Well, what can I say? The evening turned pretty amazing and in the end, I had nothing to worry about.

Hey guys😘 How are you all? I know that Maryse and Robert aren't this accepting in the TV show, but I just need my two babies to be happy so I made a little change

This is an AU after all

I want you guys to know that I love you all so much and thanks for always supporting me❤️

STAY AWESOME

- Mathilda