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A/N: I've had this fic written partially for a while so im hitting you with several chapters in one go here… :)

The rest of the lesson passed quickly, with a casual back and forth free for all of what the students thought about literature, what they thought it meant and included and why we need such tales in our world. It helped Magnus learn about his kids, seeing the optimists and the pessimists, the broad, open minded and the one track interpretation people. The ones who scratch the surface and the ones who dig deep. He had a wide range of kids which gave him hope that this year would be an interesting one.

At the end of the class, Magnus held an impromptu quiz determining who would leave when. Get the answer right, you go, wrong, you stay until you get one right. Magnus picked the kids, it was not a first come first serve kind of thing and surprisingly, he only had to ask two kids another question. He decided that, with the exception of Johnathan, he liked this class.

He designed the quiz so he only had Jace and Alec left in the room. Once the doorway was clear, he turned to them casually, leaning on the desk and smiling.

"Jace. I get that you want to protect your brother but i know that you came very close to beating the shit out of Johnathan. Not that i don't think he deserves it, but it could get you into some serious trouble someday. Just be careful ok? Learn how to walk that fine line and you'll be alright." He smiled at Jace, who laughed at the teachers casual remarks and nodded.

"Noted Mr Bane. I'll walk that line magnificently."

"I'd expect nothing less from one of my students. You are now excused Mr Herondale."

Jace did a celebratory dance, singing about not having to answer a question as he swung out the door. That just left Magnus and Alec alone.

Magnus walked to the first row of desks, leaning on his hands, bent over slightly. Alec shuffled on the spot, clicking his tongue awkwardly. After a second, Magnus spoke.

"I know you probably don't want to talk about it and any way i say this will sound like pity even though it's not, i have to say that if you ever need to talk to anyone, I'm here."

Alec looked at him with wide eyes as he continued.

"I know you've got your form tutor and your guidance councillor for that but i think it's better to speak to someone who knows what you're going through."

To this, Alec physically gasped. "You're gay?" He asked before he stopped himself.

Magnus laughed. "Well, i prefer to think of myself as a freewheeling bisexual but as good as i guess." He smiled at Alec, who actually smiled back.

"Thank you for stopping him earlier." Alec mumbled.

Magnus smiled kindly. "Just doing my job. And also, i pounce on every opportunity to kick the ass of a homophobe. I'm not gonna lie, kid, you've got hell coming your way now that you've been outed. But as long as you know yourself and you have your friends around you, you'll be ok. I promise."

Alec sighed, watching Magnus as he spoke, dreaming about those green eyes. His new teacher was flawless. He was so hot. Even in his suit and tie. Alec had to fight the desperate desire to lunge and kiss the hell out of him every second of that class. Now he was alone with him and it was not helping as he was before him.

"Thank you, Mr Bane. I appreciate it. But i can handle myself just fine."

Magnus grinned. "Like how you handled it this morning when you head-butted and elbowed Johnathan then kneed him right in the dick?"

Alec choked on air, as Magnus laughed and pulled a bag of Hershey's kisses from his case. He offered one to Alec, who was silently laughing in embarrassment.

"Oh god, you saw that?" He asked, mortified. Magnus grinned as he unwrapped his chocolate and smirked when Alec blushed.

"You got in a few good hits, you know. I bet that hurt a lot." Magnus said with a wink, failing to mention that he thought Alec had looked particularly hot during that confrontation.

Alec had no response for that and simply opened his chocolate. He flicked his gaze up and caught Magnus' eye, as the teacher slipped the chocolate into his mouth, eyelids narrowed and full lips open as he savoured the taste of blissful dreamy chocolate with a slight moan in his throat. Alec gulped, wondering how this guy could make eating chocolate look sexy as fuck. Magnus opened his eyes and caught Alec staring right at him with dark eyes. He felt a shot of something rocket through him and lowered his lashes, licking his lips slowly.

Alec felt his stomach tighten and he bit his lip, stifling a moan. Magnus smirked and Alec blushed, turning away. When he reached the door, he looked back.

"Thank you, Sir. For everything."

Magnus looked over at him smiling. "It's the least i could do, and it was my pleasure. Take care, Alec. And I'll see you tomorrow."

Magnus threw Alec a wink and smirked to himself as he heard the door close. Yep. The kid liked him. And he was not opposed to the idea of Alec either. Magnus dug through his bag of chocolates, realising that this could potentially end very badly.

Alec was followed by judging eyes and whispers for the rest of the day. Funny thing was, it didn't bother him. It was senior year and he couldn't give a fuck anymore about what people thought of him.

As he sat with Izzy, Jace and the gang ay lunch, his mind wandered, mainly to Mr Bane. But just as he was about to fall asleep and dream of those green eyes, he felt something poke his cheek.

It was Jace.

"Are you ok?" He asked quietly, avoiding the attention of everyone else. Alec nodded and smiled. Jace put an arm around his shoulders and whispered.

"I know you don't still like me but I'm proud of you for telling me anyway. And for what you said today. It was badass. And i know you can fight your own battles but I'm here if you need me ok?"

Alec had to laugh. "You sound just like Mr Bane."

Jaces brow creased. "How exactly?"

Alec sighed and smiled. "Well after you left, he talked about Johnathan and told me that if i ever needed to talk, he was there. Then he gave me some chocolate."

Jace looked at him confusedly for a second before deducing the feeling behind Alecs glowing eyes and subtle smile. Jace raised an eyebrow and smirked.

"My god. You've got the hots for our Lit professor!" He whisper shouted. Alecs eyed widened and he stared at Jace, who was smiling with laughter. Alec elbowed him in the gut and glare at his brother.

"I do not."

Jace just snorted and patted Alec on the back, turning away with a smirk while that damn blush spilled over Alecs cheeks again.