Alec didn't think he needed friends until he met Magnus in 4th grade. Slowly and Alec grows up he learns about the world and watches as everyone around him pairs off. Confused, he wonders why he doesn't want to do the same. A story about growing up and figuring out who you are. *Timeline elementary school to after college* Human AU. Deviates from canon. Edited by Connie Brown on fanfic