At least I keep his eyes in my life

Chapter 2

Alec wished he didn't have to be at this ball, but his father was forcing him to go in the hopes of him finding a new alpha. Since Magnus broke up with him three years ago, Alec's father forced him to go to balls and meet with potential new alphas. But Alec couldn't move on from Magnus, he was still in love with him even though it had been three years since he had last seen him.

Magnus saw his ex-boyfriend Raj forcing himself on Alec, but Raj had made it seem like Alec had been secretly with Raj for years and that Magnus had caught him. Alec tried to explain that he had never cheated to Magnus, but Magnus was too heartbroken to listen to him. Magnus ended their relationship, Magnus hadn't given Alec the mating bite yet, but the rejection still devastated Alec.

Alec managed to stop his father forcing him to become another alpha's mate with his mother's help, but he didn't know how much longer she could stop him. Especially since this was a very popular ball and there would be so many alphas. As Alec was the only omega left and wasn't allowed to wear scent blockers, everyone would know he's an omega immediately.

Robert had secretly made Alec come to the ball, Izzy was the only one who managed to find out and come with them. Alec knew she would try to save him from alphas but there were so many and Robert had deliberately not brought any guards for him this time. Robert smirked at Alec as though he knew what he was thinking.

Alec was so scared that tonight he would be forced to become one of these alpha's mate, as Izzy would be the only who would care enough to try and save him. Though Izzy was strong and had saved him from many alphas, there were hundreds here tonight. She couldn't fight all of them on her own, no one could. Robert forced Alec to dance with the alphas during the night, all of whom were rough with him and didn't care what he wanted.

Just as Alec gave up hope of finding an alpha who would actually treat him with kindness, he spotted Magnus. Alec's breath caught in his throat. Magnus looked as beautiful as he did three years ago. Magnus turned from the man he was talking to and locked eyes with Alec. Alec stood frozen but was shaken out of the spell when an alpha tried to grab him and force him to dance with him.

Alec was so freaked out that he somehow managed to get out of the alpha's grip to the alpha's shock and fury, but before the alpha could grab him again Alec ran. He ran until he found the garden. There were fewer people out here and Alec could breathe again. Alec found a secluded area of the garden and sat down on a bench to try and calm himself.

Alec wanted to win Magnus back, he wanted to be in his arms again so badly. But after the way things ended Alec couldn't face Magnus again. Looking at Magnus hurt his heart so much. Alec had hoped he could avoid Magnus by being out here but to his dismay Magnus found him.

"Alexander, I didn't realize you were going to be here tonight".

Alec looked away from Magnus not wanting to see anger, "I'm sorry, I didn't want to come but my dad made me go. I can try and leave-"

"No that's not what I meant. Alexander I... I came out here to apologize". 

Alec turned back to Magnus in shock. "Apologize?" Alec echoed in disbelief.

Magnus sat down next to Alec on the bench and took his hands, "A few weeks ago I discovered that Raj had tricked me. That you never cheated on me. You tried to tell me this but I wouldn't let you. Can you forgive me?"

Alec looked down at their joined hands, he was still hurting from Magnus' rejection and wasn't sure if he could forgive Magnus yet. It meant so much that Magnus knew the truth and was apologizing, but it couldn't undo the pain Magnus had put him through. "I want to Magnus, but I need time".

"I understand Alexander, can you give me another chance to earn your forgiveness? Will you allow me to court you again?"

Alec felt an overwhelming happiness fill him despite his pain and was about to say yes, but he noticed Izzy from the corner of his eye. She was secretly watching them and looking at Magnus with love and longing. He hadn't manage to introduce Magnus to Izzy when they were dating, but Izzy had seen him with Magnus in photos. Alec hadn't known that she had developed feelings for Magnus.