TYPE or PASTE your text here... First of all I'm SO SORRY I haven't updated in literally forever! It has been a crazy hectic year for me and even so that's not fair to you guys! SO! I WILL be uploading on the regular now, even if it kills me haha! ANYWAYS, enjoy this chappy! WARNING: Extreme cute malecnessssssss

As Alec opened his eyes he started immediately feeling...confused. His head was considerably lighter and colder than usual. Looking across the room, he noticed shopping bags and a neatly folded outfit sitting on his bureau, ready for him when he finished showering. Slowly his memories started coming back to him.

"The text messages, I'm supposed to be dressing up for this guy today." Damnit. Today was a day he was both excited for, and dreading. He hated unnecessary attention. And what felt like a happy glow in his heart yesterday now felt like nauseating butterflies in his stomach.

Slowly getting up Alec could still feel the full pain of his injuries from his father's latest beating. Although not as bad a yesterday, the pain was just as crippling as it usually was, and it made Alec sluggish. He couldn't help but wish on every star that Robert lightwood would drop dead this very fucking minute. Bastard.

Quickly popping some advil Alec made his way into the bathroom. Looking in the mirror Alec struggled to find the qualities his secret admirer had mentioned in the text messages. He had nice hair now, but he didn't before. He saw he did have a nice muscle build, but he couldn't appreciate it, for that was snatched away from him too. Alec had always loved working out, playing sports (particularly soccer), and staying fit and healthy, soccer was his first love.

But with sports came coaches, team members, and locker rooms. Alec couldn't afford to have someone notice his constant scars and injuries. Scratch that, Robert couldn't afford to have someone notice his injuries. He pulled Alec out of soccer in an instant, claiming "He was a piece of shit at the game anyway and would only drag the normal non-homo boys down" despite his many awards. And now that he takes care of his siblings, he simply didn't have the time. Soccer would have been put on the backburner eventually, he guessed sooner was better than later.

His chest was actually, not quite injured. Sure there were a few bruises and possibly a cracked rib, but it would heal up nicely. Alec Lightwood: 1. Robert Lightwood: 1,000,000,000.

Turning around somewhat Alec could see his back would never be attractive. He had nice, toned muscles, but it was all marred by the permanent belt marks scarring his back. Belt marks, belt buckles, whip marks, cane marks, you name it, he had a scar to match it. Alec, feeling disgusted, quickly turned the shower on and tried furiously to ignore the stinging feeling of the hot water on his back. It made him feel clean and comforted, but stung like a motherfucker, it was a bittersweet comfort.

Hopping out of the shower Alec walked in his room and starred at his clothing.

" How the hell do I wear this without my bruises showing through?"

Quickly hatching an idea Alec rummaged through his closet until he found one of the lone tank tops that he owned. Wrapping the injuries in a light ace bandage, Alec put the tank top over top, and then the v-neck over top of that. Alec pulled a triumphant smile, and was happy to find the tank gave the shirt a solid white color and still hid his bruises quite well.

"wow, I sound like a teenage girl excited she hid her hickeys well."

Quickly throwing on his black skinny jeans and combat boots, alec walked to the mirror and tousled his hair a bit. He had to admit...he Looked good. This guy really had a great fashion sense.

His new haircut had his bangs sweeping across his forehead, framing his face in a way that made his jaw look stong and angular but didn't cover his eyes. The white v-neck hugged his muscles at just the right tightness, tight enough to show his nice arm and chest muscles, but loose enough to be comfortable and still give off that " I don't care how I look vibe." His black skinny jeans were simple straight legs that showed off his tall 6 foot 1 height. And the combat boots were just his style. Alec felt good, and that was a new feeling for him.

Looking down at his phone he noticed him and max had to leave in about 15 minutes, just enough time to eat some cereal and make sure everything with max was taking care of.

Walking down the stairs Alec once again heard the mid-morning small talk going on and entered without a second glance, walking right up to the counter to pour his cereal.

After about five minutes Alec started to notice it became intensely quiet once he walked in. Turning around he noticed that both Isabelle, Max, and Jace were all starring at him with wide eyes.

"Oh shit, they can see the scars can't they? What should I say to lead them off? Shit I knew I shoudln't have worn this fucking-

"OH MY GOD! ALEC!"

Alec jumped at Isabelle's loud outburst. Swallowing down his cereal he tried to answer as normally as possibly.

"W-what, what is it?"

"My god you look hot as fuck! What the fuck happened!"

Alec immediately turned an impressive shade of red. "I-I-Isabelle watch your language in front of Max!"

Looking over Alec noticed Jace laughing at his outburst and Isabelle rolling her eyes at his comment.

"Dude she's right though, you usually dress in that whole "woe is me" black outfit get up. Don't get me wrong it works for you, but i'd bet you'd score a lot more ladies like this, you look good enough to be my wingman, and that's saying something."

Alec couldn't help but feel both good and embarrassed about their compliments, maybe he had been right to be excited for today. Getting caught up in his thoughts Alec thought about how his admirer would react to his change of style, would he be as happy as Isabelle and Jace? For some reason he wanted him to be.

Still musing through his thoughts Alec was interrupted by Isabelle's excited talking.

"So you'll do it right?"

Alec was confused. "I'm sorry, do what?"

Izzy dramatically rolled her eyes,"God does anyone listen to anything I say at all around here? I was asking if you'll sit with us at lunch today? All my friends have been bugging me and Jace to introduce you to them for awhile now anyways. So you'll come right?"

"You should man, me and you haven't had the chance to hang in a while either, can't hurt to grab a quick bite with us." Jace chimed in.

Leave it to Jace to make the understatement of the year. The last time they had quote "hanged" together had been about the fourth grade. They were close, inseparable really. But Jace became popular and Alec was already a closet gay. He was shy and introverted, and within the next year, the beatings started, needless to say the bond never really grew back.

But Alec couldn't help but feel like this was a second chance for him. A chance for him not to be Max, Jace, and Isabelle's parent, but their big brother. A chance for him maybe, to really just be a teenager.

Looking at Isabelle he knew this was an offer he couldn't refuse, so he didn't.

"Yeah I'll eat with you guys, meet in the lunch room?" Isabelle was practically beaming with excitement. "Absolutely! Looking the way you do today, I'm sure the girls will fawn over you more than they already do!"

Alec blushed profusely. "I seriously doubt it, but thanks. I gotta go now, try not to be late again, the secretary has been on my ass to remind you and Jace to show up on time."

Jace gave a quick snort. "Will do mom" Alec smiled bitterly. It was nice to joke around with Jace again, but Jace didn't know how true calling Alec mom was, he certainly felt like their mother most of the time.

Packing Max up in the car, Alec dropped him off unceremoniously at his 1st grade elementary school and drove off to Eastern High. He was feeling nervous but excited, he could this though. He could do this couldn't he?

Finally pulling up to the parking lot he realized his chat with Jace and Izzy had made him a tad bit later than he was used to, and the mid-morning hallway traffic was in full blast. great.

Getting out of the car Alec swung his bag around his shoulder and walked towards the doors. Already he could feel the stares he was getting burning a hole in his back. Now he remembered why he didn't like attention, it made him fucking nervous, like he was doing something wrong.

The hallways were even worse, he could hear the not-so-silent whispers about "whose that hot boy?, Alec Lightwood? No way!" it was rather nerve-wracking.

Getting to his locker proved to be even more difficult than navigating the busy halls. There were so many people blocking his was, some boys shoving his shoulder to get by, and most girls shoving scantily clad breasts to get attention. How did Jace and Izzy actually like this attention.

With a sigh of relief Alec made it safely to professor Seelie's room and sat down in his usual seat. As soon as he sat down he heard the sharp ping of his phone going off.

"Well well well blue eyes, boy was I right. You look absolutely delicious in that v-neck, you better watch it, I think all the girls are going to try to eat you, along with myself of course ;)"

Alec was sure he was blushing from his head to his toes. This guy really knew how to lay it on thick.

"Ummm...thank you I guess. I gotta say I actually like this outfit, you have a nice fashion sense whoever you are. Which reminds me about your part of the bargain, you said you would tell me who you are and how I know you."

"Why thank you! You should never doubt my fashion expertise! It rivals that of even coco chanel! And not so fast my little cherub! It was also part of the deal that you would go on a date with me! I will tell you my name when we settle on a date!"

Looking around the room Alec was feeling somewhat frustrated, he saw no man in this room that was looking at their phone, only taking notes, or sleeping. He just wanted to know already goddammnit!

"Fine! How about tonight at 7, meet me at takis, the last booth on the right."

He quickly received a text back. "Absolutely gorgeous, see you then darling :)))))"

Putting his phone down Alec felt conflicted. He was...excited to meet his secret admirer, but at the same time, he still felt like this was all going to be some sick joke where everyone would pop out of their hiding spots and point and laugh at his humiliation.

The rest of his classes passed by in an utter daze, until finally, lunch time hit. Alec was so preoccupied by his flirty admirer that he forgot about the challenge he had to face before even going on a date with prince charming, sitting at lunch with his siblings.

Now that wouldn't sound too bad at first, but he was not kidding when he says Isabelle and Jace are the most popular kids in the school. Even though they are juniors the seniors still kissed the ground they walk on. Everyone knows they're beautiful beyond comparison. He wanted to be closer to them again, but now he's not so sure he can do this.

Walking into the lunch room Alec was immediately reminded of why he either sat alone or just skipped lunch altogether, the cliques were ridiculous. The room was as crowded as ever but even through the masses of people he could spot Jace and Isabelle's table. All the people were laughing, they were beautiful, and happy, and normal. Everything Alec wasn't.

If Alec was ever certain about anything it was that he would never fit in with anyone at that table. No. Fucking. way.

Just as he decided to make a bee line for his usual table by himself Isabelle made eye contact with him and waved him over cheerfully. Hell no. pretending not to see her Alec ran to his usual table, plopping down and preparing himself for 45 minutes of solitude.

He should have known it was not going to be that easy though. Not even five minutes later Alec felt a tap on his shoulder. Isabelle.

"What the hell Alec didn't you see me wave you over?"

"Ummm...no...i mean yes..its just.."

"What Alec you don't want to sit with us?" Isabelle surprisingly looked reall hurt by this idea, why did she want him to sit with her anyway?

"No Izzy you know its not that, its just...i dont known any of those people, won't it be...awkward?"

Izzy smiled in response. "Of course not, they'll love you Alec, and I'm sure you'll love them! Now come on! Jace is waiting!"

Isabelle easily hooked arms with him and started navigating him to their table smiling to herself a little bit. Alec was curious as to what she was so happy about, she had to be up to something.

"Why are you smiling so much?" Izzy looked at him and had a content smile on her face, but her eyes looked oddly reminiscent.

"That was the first time you called me Izzy and not Isabelle in nearly 10 years Alec, I feel like I just got a glimpse of the old you a little bit, the old us I mean, its nice. I really have missed you Alec."

Alec didn't know what to say. He didn't notice that he spent so much time being their parent that he really wasn't their brother anymore, but Izzy and Jace didn't know that, they just thought he was closed off, which he was, but for good reason.

Alec was about to respond when he was interrupted by Isabelle, apparently they had reached to table and introductions were to be made.

"Hey guys you all know my brother Alec, hes going to sit with us now. Alec this is Clary, Simon, Maia, Jordan, Tessa, Will, Jem, Camille, Aline, Jace, Sebastian, Jonathon, and of course, Magnus Bane.

Looking at them closely they all seemed like an odd bunch, Clary was an artsy looking red head, beautiful, but definitely not a cheer leader like Izzy. Also, Jace seemed to be giving Clary googley eyes, funny, she didn't seem like the type of girl he would go for.

Simon was your typical star wars geek but was oddly charming and had gorgeous hazel eyes. Maia looked like a complete ethnic princess, she just gave off this fierce regal aura but was incredibly sweet, she was holding onto Jordan's arm, so they must be dating.

Tessa, Will, and Jem were all peculiar beauties. Tessa looked graceful, almost wise but sweet in that girl next door way. Will was tall dark and handsome and looked like a big class clown. While Jem had this stunning silver hair that added to his natural charm.

Camille and Aline were very much barbies. Camille was definitely your typical blonde bimbo and looked to be somewhat evil, Alec vowed to keep his distance from her. Aline was...really Trying to hit on him right now. She was a beautiful Asian girl, but she dressed in ways that made Alec uncomfortable and kept batting her eyelashes at him, he would have to stay away from her too.

Then there was Jace, Sebastian, and Jonathan, who were all your stereotypical jock eyecandy, except no one could compete with Jace's ridiculous angel like good looks.

Finally Alec's eyes zeroed in on a gorgeous man. Not a gorgeous man, the gorgeous man who had bumped into yesterday, he looked just as handsome as he did then, he locked eyes with Alec and smiled hugely and held out his hand.

"Magnus Bane love, pleased to make your heavenly acquaintance"