Alec, Max, and the babies left Magnus, Jace, and Izzy at the house so they could get ready for their tour at the university. Magnus didn't want his family to go anywhere without him, but he had to get everything situated with school, and finding a job to help out with the bills at the house.
He told Alec that his parents were sending the moving truck down next week along with money to help support their grandchildren until they could visit. Alec protested about taking their money, not liking handouts, but Magnus reassured him that no one is handing them handouts. They just wanted to make up for not being around through his pregnancy.
Rolling his eyes, Alec agreed to take the money and put it towards the house he wants to buy that's the next street over. It's a five-bedroom house with a fully finished basement that has two extra bedrooms and a spare bathroom. Which he was going to speak with the man today about. But first, he needed to drop his babies off with his grandparents. The same one that always kidnaps his children. All the freaking time.
But he doesn't complain. Seeing how happy they make Alec's heart feel full of love. They made it to their grandparent's house, and Max helped Alec take the girls into the house. Sariah was babbling to Max the entire time, slapping his face with her chubby hands and giggling as he tickled her under her chin.
Alec smiled at the bond him and Sariah formed just this morning. He knew they would be close once she gets older. He prayed his children would have a close bond with all of his siblings like he has. A voice broke him out of his train of thought. He looked up to see his grandmother practically hug Max to death and pepper his face with kisses leaving lipstick kiss marks everywhere.
"Enough hun, you're cutting the boys oxygen off," James said saving his grandson by pulling him away from his wife, then squeezing the life out of him as well. Alec chuckled quietly.
"You're no better than me Jem!" She protested.
After their little reunion, Alec spoke to James about the house he wanted to buy for his girls and now that his siblings are staying with him now, it was the perfect time to move so everyone could have their own space and be comfortable.
He told him the man that owns the house is old and doesn't want the house for that much. Plus he doesn't have family left that he could give to, so he told Alec he would give it to him for a low price than it actually worth. Alec told him the price and his grandfather was thrilled to hear this information and told Alec to sign the documents asap. But have his lawyer present sp there wouldn't be any problems down the line.
Alec nodded and was happy his grandfather approved of his choice. James always had Alec's back from day one, and that wouldn't change.
"So do you think Jace, Izzy, and Max would want to stay in the townhouse on their own or what?" James asked Alec walking him and Max to the car.
"No, I want to stay with Alec. Jace and Izzy could move into the house by themselves." Max said with a sad voice, making James and Alec look at him worriedly. Max caught their expressions and elaborated his answer. "Ever since mom and dad made Alec move out, it's been tough on me, Jace and Izzy. I had to grow up faster than kids my age. I'm 15 now and I don't remember ever having a great childhood. I've been thrown into adulthood at a young age and honestly, I'm sick of it. I've had to fend for myself for two years now because mom and dad would be gone weeks or months at a time. Jace and Izzy can't cook to save their lives. Plus they couldn't be home with me all the time, they had their own lives. I had no one. The only person I had to take care of me, hang with me, or even take me out to see movies, get comics or mangas, or made sure I had a home cooked meal and was showered was gone." Max had tears in his eyes now, telling them everything that's been bottled inside for so long. That's been making him depressed felt amazing, he felt as if he could finally breathe again.
"Yeah I had Izzy and Jace, I love them to death, but they aren't the first people I go to when I have a problem, or when I discovered my sexuality. I had to go through so much shit alone, it felt like I was slowly dying. I didn't even tell anyone other than Magnus that I skipped two grades and will be a senior this year. But I don't know if I want to skip or just go to tenth grade like everyone else. I just want to stay a kid for as long as possible. I want to have the full high school experience, not two years and then boom! I'm done. No, I want to develop into a young man, not be thrown into the world like Alec had to do. I know it sounds like I'm being a prissy little bitch, but honestly, it's exhausting. All of it is exhausting. I want to play football, basketball, baseball any sport that would keep my head on straight, and not in the streets. I want to have friends that I will still be close to years from now. I don't have any friends and that's fucking sad. Maryse and Robert have made it so hard for me to have friends because they disapprove of my choices. I can't stand them, they are even parents. They are public figures who put on a show like they are the parents of the fucking year. When my teachers asked me one day where my father was, I told him that my brother was the only father figure I'd ever known because he was the only one I remembered taking care of me when I would get, he was the only one to tuck me in, read to me, help me with my homework, etcetera. So please for the love of all that is holy, do not make me go through the rest of my life without my father, please. Two years nearly killed me, I can't do it again. Plus Marsye and Robert don't even care that I've moved with Jace and Izzy to another state. They lied to their friends saying they sent me off to abroad to keep up their perfect image. It's sickening being used as pupets by your own parents."
Alec and James were in tears hearing what Max has been going through these past few years without his older brother. Alec took Max into his arms and hugged him so tight, not letting go. They cried together, and Alec promised to let Max be a kid, and experience high school like he should. "I'm so sorry Max. I would've taken you with me if I could have. I didn't mean to leave you behind. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you back then, but I'm here now, and I promise to always be here for you. Also your sexuality? What?!"
Max laughed and hugged Alec tighter before pulling back and looking into his brother's eyes. "I'm bi-sexual. I figured it out over the summer the first year. I couldn't tell anyone because I was afraid mom and dad would ship me off to boarding school or something and never to be heard or seen from again."
Alec nodded and hugged Max again, kissing his forehead and whispering how proud he was of him. "Hey, how come you didn't talk to Magnus about this? You know he's just like you right?"
Max nodded. "Yes, I do, but Magnus had his own problems. Finding out his boyfriend was not only shipped off because he was gay but also pregnant with his child. He was so distraught, we all feared the worse. He wasn't eaten, sleeping, he barely spoke to anyone. He never smiled anymore, it's like his lifeforce was draining out of him. When we saw the pictures and videos on Instagram. That was the first time we saw him smile in two years. So I didn't want to bother him. But I should speak to him about it later now that he's back to his dramatic glittery self again. Honestly, what is with him and glitter?"
Alec burst out laughing agreeing with Max on the glitter part. After they spoke some more about Max's situation. Alec came to the conclusion, that he would take care of his siblings until they are ready to move put on their own. He didn't have a problem with them staying with him. Plus now that Jace and Izzy are working, they could help with the bills and save up to buy themselves a car.
After James' lawyer read the ownership documents for the house, Alec was handed the keys and was now a proud homeowner, and he did it all by himself. Without the help of Magnus or his grandparents. He was proud of himself, purchasing a house for his children to grow up in for years to come.
Max was so excited, he called dibs on one of the rooms in the basement. It was a huge house, two car garage, fenced backyard big enough to put the girl's playhouses out back, along with their own playground sets and knowing Magnus, he was going to buy whatever his babies wanted. Which was going to be a problem in the long run? Alec was thrilled about being able to make his own garden out back or have it in the sunroom. Because he wanted to get a dog or two for his girls and he didn't want them to destroy his plants by biting them or tearing them out the ground. No that wouldn't do.
Alec and Max made a list as to what they would need for their new home, and since Magnus had furniture being shipped, they didn't have to buy extra for the basement lounge area. They could make it cozy enough for two people and whoever else they decide to invite over.
Knowing Jace and Izzy, it wouldn't be long before his house is invaded by strangers. But Alec wasn't playing that shit. He has daughters, and he wasn't so trusting when it came to people now. If they didn't trust them, then no one was allowed in the house. That how houses get broken into. When people see how nice you have it, it makes them jealous and wants to rob you. So fuck that shit.
Max wanted to paint his room like the galaxy and Alec knew Magnus and Clary would have a field day painting his room. Alec also knew Jace would love to be in the basement with Max as well. Izzy would need her own bathroom because she takes the longest besides Magnus to get ready. But she would have to share once they girls start potty training.
He wrote potty chairs on the list as well, because he wants his daughters to be potty trained at two years old. Girls are easier to potty train than boys are. Alec remembered potty training Max, and that was no fun. Piss was everywhere. He shuddered at the thought of cleaning pee off the toilet seat every time he went to use the bathroom.
"So, I'm thinking we should put a mini fridge down here, just in case you don't feel like going upstairs in the middle of the night, even though the kitchen is right there when you walk up the stairs. Plus I know how much you hate it when people touch or eat your things. Better yet, we should just put it in your room, on a table in the corner. What do you think?" Alec asked Max while jotting down items they need for the rooms.
"Yes! Omg! Thank you, Alec! Jace always eats my food when I'm not home! So thank you for thinking of that. Also, could my bedroom set be black to match the theme of my room?"
Alec waved it off, as nothing, then nodded answering Max's furniture question. He thanked the Gods above that parts of the house was hardwood floor and part carpet. He didn't want his girls hurting themselves on the hardwood floor if they fell. Making their way up the stairs to the main floor of the house, which had two living rooms. So either way, they would need more furniture anyway. Sighing, Alec just prayed it wouldn't cost that much. But he could see them sitting the family room watching movies or cartoons with Sariah and Riley.
The upstairs had a huge open area. Alec was thrilled about because that gave the girls more room to play around instead of being coop inside a small pen all the time. He just needed baby gates so they wouldn't wander into rooms and get into anything, or worse take a tumble down the stairs. He decided to ask Magnus and Izzy to pick out the paint for the walls of the house so they could paint this weekend and let them rooms dry before they moved into the house. Of course, they would have to come and physically clean the house properly before putting anything in there.
When they left the house, Alec was already on the phone with a carpet cleaning service asking them if they were available to come and clean the house today or tomorrow and their prices. After booking the appointment for tomorrow morning, Alec smiled and drove to Walmart to get groceries, and cleaning products for the house before picking up the girls from his grandparent's house.
As they drove, they saw a few high schools Max would attend, but of course, since its summer, they were closed until August. So they would have to wait until then to enroll Max in anything. He even asked Alec to put him in a Mixed Martial Arts class to help with his anger and frustration, also he wanted to be able to defend himself. Alec agreed and told him he would look into it.
They pulled up to Walmart and began shopping for the next two hours or so before heading to the next store, then home.
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