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Alec crossed his arms under Jace’s gaze feeling more self conscious then he thought possible under his eyes and shifted his stance to lean against the piano Jace was sitting at.
“What do you mean you're pregnant?” Jace finally asked.
“Just what I said,” Alec answered. “I’m pregnant..”
“I thought you weren't a carrier,” Jace said.
“I guess I was wrong...I never showed signs…” Alec replied. “I was...am as shocked as you.”
Jace carded his hands through his hair. “Alec...I...I love Clary...I’m sorry.”
I love Clary...I’m sorry…
That had been nearly three hours ago. Alec had left after that. Didn't even grab his arrows, just walked out of institute.
“You know, a Shadowhunter without his weapons makes for an easy target.”
Alec looked up recognizing Magnus’s voice and saw the man standing in front of him with his hands in his jacket pockets.
His face went from amused to concern when he saw Alec’s face.
Alec didn't register what he was doing until he had his arms wrapped around Magnus's waist and his face in his chest as he started crying.
Magnus ran his fingers through Alec’s hair.
Alec registered a second choice. It was male as well, but deeper than Magnus's voice. He didn't pay attention to their conversation but the second voice walked off with a growl and an insult towards Shadowhunter's.
“Alec...I need you to stand up for me,” Magnus coaxed. “We’ll be much more comfortable at my apartment.”
Alec pulled away and wiped his eyes. Magnus helped him up and they walked in silence to Magnus’s apartment.
The warmth made Alec shudder and his skin prickled with goosebumps.
He sat down on the couch and accepted the cup of tea presented to him.
“I ruined your date,” Alec stated.
“Don't be. Man was an animal, and I don't mean just because he was a werewolf. No manners what's so ever,” Magnus replied as he sat next to Alec. “What's the matter?”
Alec starred at the cup of tea and felt tears prick his eyes.
“Jace and I...We uh...We had sex. It was a drunk mistake really. He was upset about Clary and I...I was upset with my parents and...I’m pregnant but he...He chose her,” Alec whispered the last part. “Just...Just like that.”
The tea cup landed on the floor as Alec began crying again.
“He’s probably just in shock,” Magnus tried to reassure him.
He wrapped an arm around Alec and Alec cried into his chest.
“Having a baby changes things,” Magnus added. “Give him some time.”
“Time? How much time does he need?” Alec asked getting upset. “He dropped everything to help Clary. She nearly got him killed.”
“I know,” Magnus nodded and rubbed his back. “But Jace would never just leave you like that Alec. He loves you.”
“He doesn't love me,” Alec nearly spat the word. “He...He said Clary's name when we had sex. He didn't...He doesn't love me.”
Magnus ran his fingers through Alec’s hair and Alec relaxed. Either from exhaustion or the feeling.
“That doesn't mean he won't be there for his child,” Magnus told him. “Give him a little time to wrap his head around the idea.”
Alec nodded a little. “I...could I stay here tonight?”
“Of course,” Magnus smiled. “I’m going to run you a bath. You’ll feel better.”
He cleaned up the broken tea cup with a flick of his wrist and walked down the hall to his room to run the bath.
He found a change of clothes for Alec to wear and left them on the counter before going to make up the guest room.
As appealing as the idea of Alec in his bed was, Alec was vunerable and he didn't want Alec thinking he would take advantage of him.
“I’ll be just in the living room if you need me okay?” Magnus told him.
Alec nodded. “Thanks…”
I’d anything for you Alec, Magnus wanted to say. But he settled for giving him a smile and closing the door softly as Alec fell asleep.