Disclaimer: I don't own Mortal Instruments. Cassie Clare does. I also don't own Seven Days manga. It belongs to Venio Tachibana and Rihito Takarai.

You can also read this story in Polish, it's called "Siedem Dni Maleca" and you can find it on my profile.

1. Monday

The first thing that most boys do when they first see a girl is to look at her appearance: face, breasts and legs. For Alec it was always a side issue. It was even funny for him that some people only cared about pretty eyes or nice body.

He often had this situation himself: the girl absolutely wanted to date him because – in her imagination – a beautiful boy with black hair and deep blue eyes had to be as good as a prince from a fairy tale. Unfortunately, when they got to know each other, it seemed that it was not what she thought it would be.

"They aren't dating me," said Alec to his adoptive brother, Jace "They are dating their image of me. And then they are surprised when I'm not as good as they hoped."

He was sitting in the classroom, waiting for the bell to ring. Maths always seemed as a never-ending class for him. He definitely preferred English. Or, of course, his archery club. Yes, archery was his favourite way of spending free time. After all these years of training, his bow started feeling so natural in his hand that he was forgetting about the whole world and just shooting.

Alec looked through the window at some girls walking on the schoolyard. He recognised his younger sister, Isabelle, with some girls from her class. Izzy must have had this strange sibling intuition because she raised her head and waved to him. He waved back, smiling. And just then he saw Isabelle's friends giggling and looking at him with adoration.

He sighed. Nobody cared about the inside.

Alec rested his head on the arm and sank into his mind when he suddenly realised that something was poking him. He turned around and saw his redhead friend Clary with – as always – perfectly whetted pencil in her hand.

"Ouch, it hurts!" he rubbed the place where the pencil poked his skin. "Why the heck did you do this?"

"It seemed as you were falling asleep. The school is not a place for naps, Alec," she said.

"You have a point but still it's not a good reason to poke people with your bloody pencils!" he mumbled. Sometimes he had a feeling that his friend just liked to do this, showing everyone how amazingly shaped her pencils were.

"And now you see why your relationships are so short. You look like an angel but you behave like a brat. You should be gentler."

"Yeah, yeah…" he murmured and laid his head on the desk.

"You're not even listening to me! If you don't stop this, your girlfriend will find someone else," Clary said. Alec knew she was trying to help him but still it wasn't a nice topic.

"You are late. We broke up yesterday," he said, trying to stay calm. Not that he cared about Aline that much. Clary looked a bit surprised. "She said that I am not as she imagined me to be."

"I told you so," Clary sighed.

"She's the one guilty here. They always say that they love me before we even start something. And then they are shocked that I'm not their wonderful prince."

"You shouldn't be surprised there. When it comes to you, your appearance is totally different than your character."

Alec lowered his head, trying to hide a blush. In fact he was totally embarrassed when it came to relationships. He was stammering and he felt like it was all wrong. As if no girl was good enough for him. Of course they were nice and pretty, but he just didn't feel comfortable. He had never kissed, even if he was on couple of dates in his life.

"So… you think I'm not honest with them?" he asked.

"It's not what I meant," she said, feeling a bit unsure. "It's just… When you are practising with a bow, you look like everything in the world has stopped and there's only you and your arrow. It's not their fault that they think you may be their dream boy."

Alec sighed. Girls in his school were often from rich families and were raised like princesses, under the shade. They knew almost nothing about real life. His siblings and he could only afford this school thanks to the award he got in archery and his siblings got in gymnastics and athletics.

"They have been reading too many romance and they think that I'm one of the characters…" he murmured. "It's a shame that there are so few normal girls, like you," he smiled to Clary who – just like him and his siblings – could attend the school only because of the art award. "I'm happy that Jace has such a nice girlfriend."

Alec would never admit that, at the beginning, he felt a little bit jealous of his brother. Not that he wanted to date Clary. No, there was something else but the blue-eyed boy didn't even want to admit it to himself. He didn't want to admit that he used to be in love with his brother. Fortunately, as the time passed, he saw that Jace's relationship was going really well and the blonde boy was happy with the redhead girl, so he slowly got over his stupid imaginations.

His dad always told him that not being straight is something totally bad. That's why the boy was so shy when it came to contact with others, especially with boys. He tried to convince himself that he would find a girl that he'd love. Even when his parents divorced, he still had a feeling that he must stay straight. He didn't know how wrong he then was.

It happened that Alec's class had a longer break because their biology teacher was ill, so Clary, Jace, Simon and Izzy, who had already finished her classes, were sitting together in the schoolyard, waiting for their English classes.

"I'm hungry," complained Simon, looking at some girls having ice cream.

"What about pizza? I guess they can deliver it to school," suggested Clary and others agreed that it was a good idea. Jace called the nearest pizzeria and ordered two big pepperoni with mushrooms.

While Alec's siblings were arguing about some unimportant things, probably about the movie they were going to watch next Saturday, the black-haired boy was sitting on a bench next to some girls from Izzy's grade. They were talking and giggling a lot. It became annoying after a moment so he wanted to know what was so important for them that they had to speak so loud. Just then he heard one of the girls complaining:

"He still hasn't come! I cannot believe we have to wait so much…"

"Maybe he's ill?" asked the second girl, looking really worried.

"I hope he's okay," said the first girl. Just then Simon came closer, looking at them with compassion.

"Please, don't tell me that you are waiting for him again? One time Bane doesn't come at time and every girl in school starts getting crazy?" he asked. The girls raised their eyes at him and walked away. Alec wasn't sure what had just happened.

"What Bane?" he asked. "You mean that guy, Magnus, from the first grade?"

"Yeah, he's in the same archery club as you, isn't he? You know him well for sure," Simon said. To his surprise, Alec shook his head.

"No, he doesn't show up much. To say the truth I'm not even sure if I could recognise him…"

"Oh, you definitely would if he showed up," Izzy said, interposing the talk. "He is super handsome and he wears a lot of glitter."

Alec looked at his sister with suspicion. Did she know more than it looked?

"Anyway, it's Monday today so another girl will get the chance," Simon said, looking at the two girls who sat on the bench a few meters away. "And then she'll have a broken heart…"

"Yeah…" Izzy looked really sad. "On Sunday he'll say 'I'm sorry, I didn't fall in love with you. It's the end'."

Simon and Alec looked at her with surprise.

"Izzy… did you…?"

"Me? No. But Clary actually dated him in May," she answered, grinning. "And from what I heard, that was freaking awesome."

Alec threw surprised gaze in the redhead's direction. The girl was actually playing with Jace's hair, completely unaware about the topic of their conversation.

"But you… You didn't date him? He didn't hurt you?" he asked, his 'older brother mode' activating. When Izzy shook her head, he added: "But Clary…"

"Oh Alec, it's like winning the lottery!" Izzy looked incredibly happy for her friend. "It's like… He starts dating the first girl that asks him out on Monday and for a week he is the best boyfriend she could ever imagine. It's like the dream comes true!"

The blue-eyes boy didn't know what to say. That guy, Magnus, had to be really handsome if girls were acting about him this way. Even his little sister! He decided that there was too much information for one time.

"I'll go outside and wait for the pizza," he said and threw his backpack to Jace. "Don't you dare copying my homework!"

Alec was sitting on the stairs and thinking about the previous talk. He couldn't stop thinking about that Magnus. He never paid attention to the guy but Simon's words really interested him. At least I'm not such a douche, he thought. He would never date a girl if he knew that he was going to break up with her so fast. Okay… Maybe he wasn't a good example when it came to going out with girls. But still Bane intrigued him. Would he really date first person that asks him out? It seemed unbelievable.

Suddenly, a car stopped in front of him. It looked too expensive to be from pizzeria. He recognised a beautiful, blonde girl in the driver's seat. Someone got out from the car on the opposite side and Alec saw a glimpse of glitter in somebody's well-shaped, spiked hair. Well, well…Magnus Bane? He thought and just then the car moved on, leaving the first grade student alone.

Magnus was standing there for a while, looking at the car, but then, suddenly, he realised Alec's presence. The blue-eyed boy couldn't help saying:

"Congratulations, you're almost at time."

Magnus looked at him with surprise. They didn't know each other well.

"Hi," he greeted the older student and walked a bit closer. There was something in the way he moved… or the way he looked, that Alec couldn't stop staring at him with wide open eyes.

He wore tight, green jeans and patterned, colourful t-shirt. He also had lots of accessories, such as sunglasses in his hair, bracelets and glittery belt. Speaking about glitter – he must had definitely thrown a bucket of sparkling powder on all of his body. There was no other reason someone could sparkle so much. And he wore make up. Alec always thought that make up was only reserved for girls and only girls looked good in it. When he saw Magnus, he immediately changed his mind. The first grade student looked totally gorgeous.

Just then Alec realised that he was kind of checking Magnus out. Magnus, the other boy.

"Was that your new week-girl?" he asked, trying to hide his sudden interest. "She looked much older than you."

"Sorry, you're wrong with both cases," Magnus smiled and, by the Angel (Alec and his siblings were using this phrase since they were children. No one knew why.), that smile was freaking amazing. Alec could understand why girls were falling for this guy so fast. "Anyway, why are you sitting here? Don't you have classes?"

"No, we have a longer break and I'm waiting for the pizza," Alec explained.

Magnus leaned against the wall and sighed. "I don't want to go to school…" he murmured and looked at the sky.

Even if he is known to be a heartbreaker, his popularity is still growing, Alec wondered. That reminded him of Izzy's words: "he is the best boyfriend you could ever imagine". These girls are definitely still waiting for him… And it means he is not dating anyone yet.

"So… no one has asked you out yet?" he said, not paying attention to his words. Magnus lowered his gaze at the sitting student.

"N-no… No one has done it yet," Bane looked really surprised by the question.

"So…" Alec was only curious but he could feel the heat in his cheeks. What was he doing? "You would really date first person that asks you out on Monday? Even if it's not your type?"

"My type?" Magnus repeated. "I don't think I have a type… I try not to judge people by appearance," he stopped and smiled a bit. "Okay, maybe I'm doing it. But when you are asking… I like you. So we can say that you're my type."

Just then Alec felt like his stomach rolled upside down. What he said next was definitely the craziest thing he had ever done in his life.

"So maybe we'll start dating?" he laughed, curious to see the other boy's reaction. Magnus froze, looking at the black haired boy in disbelieve.

And just then the pizza guy arrived. Alec stood up and started looking for his wallet in pockets. Only after a while he realised that he had left it in his backpack. And he had thrown his backpack to Jace. Great.

At the same time, the pizza delivery man gave Magnus the boxes and left without any questions. Alec couldn't believe that his new mate had just paid for their lunch.

"T-thanks, Magnus… You've saved me. I must have left my wallet in the backpack. I'll give you money back after the classes," he assured but Magnus only gave him the boxes.

"Don't worry about it," he smiled. "Now you better go, it's going to cool off.

Lightwood looked at the pizzas. There was a nice smell around and he felt that his stomach really needed food. He walked in with Magnus but when he was going to turn in the schoolyard's direction, Bane said:

"I'm going this way, so…" he pointed at the corridor leading to Math's classroom "see you later." He waved to Alec and went away. The second grade student was looking at him for some time. He couldn't understand why Magnus had just paid for him and did not want money back. What had really happened between them before pizza was delivered?

Just a few moments later he almost forgot about Magnus. His siblings, friends – and of course pizza – took all of his attention. He hadn't thought about the first grade student since his lessons finished. Then, when they were going home, he saw a spark of glitter which reminded him of the debt he had.

Alec ran in Magnus's direction, taking out his wallet with the money.

"Once again, I'm really sorry," he apologized, giving it to Magnus. The younger guy smiled but didn't take it.

"I have said it before. Don't worry about it."

The black haired boy looked at him with confusion. He didn't want alms.

"Have you got any plans for today?" Magnus asked, changing the topic. This time, Alec was more than surprised.

"No, I haven't… But what about you? I thought first grade has training now…"

Magnus sighed. It was obvious that he didn't want to train. For sure he had more exciting ways to spend free time, such as dating new girl each week. But Alec knew that Bane was good and might become a member of their squad.

"You're very talented from what I heard. You shouldn't waste it," he said.

"I'm talented in many things, dear," the glittery boy answered, showing his white teeth in a wide smile. Alec felt that his cheeks started becoming red again. "Can I have your number?" Magnus asked. He didn't realise that it only made Lightwood's situation worse.

"O-of course. I'll write it," he answered and took Bane's mobile. The green eyed student was looking at him with interest.

"What's your name, by the way?" he asked and laughed at the same time. Alec turned his gaze in younger boy's direction.

"Alec. Alec Lightwood," he answered. It was going more and more awkward.

"Alec? Like Alexander?" Bane didn't stop asking. Blue-eyed boy only nodded, feeling that saying more would end with stammering. "May I call you Alexander then? I really love the way it sounds." There was something in the way he said it, that made Alec blush even more. What was going on with him?

"No one calls me that. Only my parents when they are angry at me," he explained but Magnus's attitude showed that he didn't really care.

"That makes it more special," Magnus said and took Alec's mobile to write his own number there. "Here you are," he added and gave the phone back to its owner. Magnus the magnificent Bane – said the contact's name.

Suddenly, they heard Jace's voice from the other part of the corridor.

"Alec, if you aren't coming with us, just say it! We don't want to waste time! Clary's got her art classes in two hours!"

Black-haired boy looked at his mate with apologizing gaze. Magnus only smiled and shrugged his shoulders.

"Go with your friends, I don't want to bother you," he said and before Alec could even say something more, he was already gone.

With lots of questions in his head, he ran to his siblings and friends. They were already talking about some school stuff and didn't realise that he had come. That gave him time to think about recent events once more. Why Magnus acted so… friendly? It couldn't be possible that he truly thought that they were dating… right?

So... that was it. What do you think? It's my first story about Malec I post so I'm not so sure how it would work...

Anyway, I guess this will have 7 chapters, each one for one day of the week.

Review, if you want, I'd really appreciate it!

See ya, Yohao