This is based off the episode of Shadowhunters"Mu Shu To Go" Personally, I love a good Alec/Clary story, but I'll leave them as friends (or you can believe there is some kind of underlying romance)
Hope you all can enjoy.
The story takes place at the end of the episode. Let's say for a moment that Luke didn't bust Clary out of that storage locker and Alec and Jace did.
Enjoy ;)
Alec feels like somebody has stomped on his chest and his throat feels tight. All he can think about is how mean he's been to Clary. The other day it hadn't mattered- he hated Clary with a passion and nothing could have changed that. Until yesterday's fiasco with the werewolves. Alec had never been so scared in his life and he thought that Clary was done for. The boy had never been more relieved when she ran out of that storage unit, crashing into Jace and she let her body shake. Alec couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt because he hadn't kept a close enough eye on her. He should have made her come back to the Institute and not give into her- or at least he could have persuaded her to wait until Jace and Isabelle came back.
The dark haired boy walks through the Institute, looking into Clary's room. She has slept on and off since they got her home last night. Alec himself managed to arouse her this morning to get her down into the dining room for breakfast and walked her back upstairs to her room. He even tucked her into her bed and left her to sleep. Other times she woke, she was dazed and a little confused. She had asked for her mother the first time and the second for her mundane friend, Simon. Alec hadn't bought been able to bring himself to help her and he watched as Jace soothed her back to sleep. Alec has come up to check on her on and off, thoughts running through his head on how to apologize to her. How can he? He's been a pain in her ass since day one, ridiculing her on every little thing she's done. Clary has only known their world a short time; Alec and Isabelle and Jace have known this world since they were born.
"No! Please, stop! No!" Clary lets out a series of strangled cries. Alec pales, listening as she calls out for the imaginary villains to spare her. "Stop! Don't hurt him!"
Alec walks into the room, sitting on the edge of Clary's bed. Alec reaches out, hands shaking. He's scared to touch her. He watches as Clary struggles, letting out a sob. Alec frowns, placing his hands on her shoulders and shakes softly. "Clary, wake up. It's just a bad dream. Wake up."
Clary releases a shaky sob. "Let go of me! Jace… A-Alec!"
That upsets Alec more than anything. Here Clary is, suffering his misconceptions and ridicules, and she doesn't think less of him. She's crying for him. Alec shakes Clary again, trying to be gentle but shake her a little harder. "Clary, it's okay. Wake up- I'm here."
The red head shoots up, her mouth open in a soundless scream. Her hands fly to her throat and she's gasping for a breath. Alec looks to her, rubbing her arms softly. "It's okay. You're okay, Clary."
Clary belts out into sobs and Alec hugs Clary to him, clutching her small body to his chest. Alec half expects Clary to push him away but she doesn't. Her wiry arms wrap around his middle and her head is pressed into his chest. "I'm scared."
"You're safe. You're here at the Institute. Don't be scared," Alec soothes. He rocks her instinctively, smoothing her hair back from her forehead. "What happened, Clary? Was it the werewolves?"
Clary releases a sob. "V-Valentine."
"You're safe. You're far away from that man," Alec reassures. "Nobody won't hurt you."
It takes a few minutes, but Clary calms. Alec holds her tight, combing his fingers through her red curls. "Are you okay?"
Clary nods. "Yeah. Thank you, Alec."
Alec smiles a little. He reaches for the box of tissues on the bedside table, plucking a few out and dutifully dries her tears from her red face. "Don't. It's okay, Clary."
"Did I wake you up?" Clary sniffles and Alec studies her face. Her eyes are red and she has tear-stained cheeks. Alec hasn't seen her cry before. He hasn't seen her this upset, either.
"I was already awake," Alec reassures gently. Alec falls silent then, nervousness constricting his chest. Alec rests his hands on Clary's shoulders, releasing a shaky sigh. "Clary… I am so sorry about everything that has happened. I'm sorry for being a pain in your ass and just...being mean."
Clary laughs at that and Alec gives her a puzzling look. The red head locks her arms around Alec and the boy hugs her back. "Am I forgiven?"
"I forgave you a long while ago," Clary answers softly.
Alec pulls away, giving Clary a small smile. "Let's start over?" He sticks out his hand, offering it to Clary. "My name is Alec Lightwood."
"Clary Fray," giggles Clary. She takes Alec's hand, shaking it gently. Alec smiles wildly, evoking laughter from Clary and he laughs, too.
Alec brushes a stray curl behind Clary's ear. "I'll leave you alone now. If you need me at any point, come and get me. Night, Clary."
Clary's face pales and her hands lock onto Alec's shirt. Alec frowns deeply, rubbing his hands up and down Clary's arms. "Can I take you up on that offer? I-I don't want to stay by myself."
"'Course," Alec says. He pushes Clary gently. "Scoot over, bed hog! This won't work." Clary laughs and Alec's glad he got her to laugh. He settles beneath the blankets and Clary scoots close, their shoulders touching. Alec wraps his arms around Clary's shoulders, giving her a look. "You just threw yourself into my arms and bawled your eyes out. You can lay on me."
"Shut up," Clary mumbles sleepily, curling into his side. "'Night, Alec."
"Good night, Clary." Alec smiles softly as Clary curls into his side, rubbing her back to soothe her on off to sleep. Time passes and Clary falls asleep, leaving Alec awake. He strokes her hair and rubs her back, trying to soothe away the bad dreams.
Alec watches her. She's younger looking when she sleeps. Just this last week alone she's matured in a way Alec has never seen from a person before. Here she was, a bumbling teenager and she's grown from that.
She's become a Shadowhunter. She's going to become a great one.
…
The next few days, nothing exciting happens. They stay in the Institute, taking a break from their training and the missions. Alec tries to stay close to Clary, learning what he can about her. He sat with her for the better part of the first day, learning that she liked to draw and other little things. Later that night, he hugged her goodnight and told her that she could get him if needed.
Jace had questioned Alec. Alec answered the best he could, explaining that he wanted nothing more than to be friends with Clary. Jace had given him a quizzical look but left it alone. Then, the next two days, Alec spent his time with Clary. The Shadowhunter was engrossed with her and he loved the way she looked up at him with her big green eyes. Alec loved the way she smiled and laughed when he did something Clary found funny.
He saw the girl in new light.
He sits alone now. He had saw Clary off to bed some time ago. He had told her to come get him if she needed him for anything. Personally, he hopes she doesn't have any nightmares. It bothers him to see her so upset. The dark haired boy looks around, suddenly bored. He's had Clary to talk with and she's asleep- along with Isabelle and Jace.
It's late- perhaps maybe three in the morning when he hears sniffles and footsteps. He's still not asleep, unable to rest. He's walking about his room when he sees a head of red curls and an exhausted face walking down the hall.
"Clary? I thought you were asleep."
"Bad dream," Clary mumbles tiredly. Tears stain her cheeks and he can tell she's been up for a while.
Alec wastes no time in pulling Clary into a hug. He combs his fingers through her hair and presses a kiss on her cheek. "What was it about? Valentine?"
Clary shakes her head. "Werewolves. They tore my throat out."
Alec sighs. "It's okay. They can't get you."
Clary hugs him tightly and Alec rubs her back, pulling away from her. "Do you want to stay with me tonight?"
The red headed girl nods and Alec takes her hand, pulling her to his bed. Clary lays down on the mattress, pulling Alec's comforter over her body. Alec slides in next to her, pulling the girl close.
"Get some sleep. I'm right here, 'kay?" Alec feels Clary nod against his chest, the girl's face wet from tears and hot from having cried. The Shadowhunter kisses Clary's head, easing his fingers through her red hair. Time passes for the two, Clary falling asleep and Alec nearly giving way to exhaustion when he hears a voice.
"Why the hell is Clary in here?" It's none other than Jace. He's not angry, but he's rather surprised to see the two together and not threatening each other.
Alec glares. "She's sleeping. I'll kill you if you wake her up."
"Geez. Just asking," Jace says. "What's wrong? Is she sick or something?"
"Because she's with me? No, we've reached an understanding. Besides, she's been...been having nightmares. She wound up in here because she didn't want to stay by herself." Alec props himself up on his arm, looking down at Clary who sleeps peacefully. He smiles warmly, brushing her hair back.
Jace laughs. "It looks like you want to do more than simply share a bed with her."
"I respect her more than that!" Alec cries. At that, Clary stirs.
Jace smiles smugly. "Who's gonna wake her up now?"
"Get out of here!" Alec bellows, his voice quiet enough not to wake Clary but loud enough to make Jace understand he means business.
Jace stalks away laughing, leaving Alec who silently curses. He settles into bed, pulling Clary close. He presses his lips to her head in a soothing kiss, hugging her tight.
He isn''t ever going to let anything happen to Clary.
Not ever again.
Well...what did you all think? If you all want to see more stories, I might make this into a series of One-Shots.