A/N: I figured I'd post a little Malec fic that takes place over summer. It's a mortal AU that takes place in Idris but it's modern and I hope you guys like it. I of course don't own the characters. Enjoy

Comments are always welcome.

I'm glad you guys liked this story :) I intended it to be short and it is so yay!

The next chapter will be the Epilogue

10. Forgiving

"I think you've had enough…" Jace grimaced watching Alec nearly chug another milkshake. His fifth one of the hour.

"This is all your fault," Alec replied wiping his mouth.

"You could've said no Alec. You didn't have to say yes," Jace reminded him.

"You brought it up in the first place…" Alec picked up his burger and took a bite.

"Have you tried calling him?"

"He won't take my calls…I've left tons of voicemails but he never replies…"

"Why don't you go over there?"

"And do what? He won't answer the door if he knows it's me."

"So then don't tell him. Just buzz someone else's apartment tell them you're there to do someone else's cable and then go to his apartment."

"You think it'll work?"

"It's worth a try."

Alec nodded and finished off his burger and fries. "Right. I'll just do that…" He took out his wallet and paid for his lunch.

"Aren't you gonna pay for me?" Jace asked.

"Sorry. Can't," Alec answered. "I have to go and try and win back the heart of a man I crushed."

"Asshole," Jace muttered as Alec walked off.

Alec took his cell phone out of his pockets. His heart jumped seeing Magnus's number but he knew that once he clicked the messages they'd be Ragnor's words pretty much telling him to fuck off and if he came anywhere near Magnus he'd break his jaw. It was harsh but he deserved it.

He sighed and stopped by the hot dog stand and bought two. Eating both in quick succession as he walked towards Magnus's apartment building.

He got to the building almost an hour later and managed to catch the door as someone was leaving the building. He slipped inside and took the stairs up to Magnus's floor and knocked on the door.

The door swung open a few minutes later and saw a slightly older guy in the doorway. Black hair, blue eyes, and pale sin in a pair of sweat pants and a tank top.

"So you're Lightworm," he said looking him over.

"Lightwood…" Alec corrected.

He shrugged. "I'm Will and Magnus is going to have a bitch fit for letting you in but, make yourself comfortable."

"Um…okay…" Alec stepped around him and into the apartment looking around. "He redecorated…"

"He does that when he gets upset. Woke me up at three am to ask me which curtains I preferred. Funny how they match your eyes."

"We have the same color eyes…" Alec pointed out sitting on the couch.

It had a wicker frame with black cushions and hot pink pillows. The whole apartment had more of a nostalgic cottage feel to it.

"Yours are brighter apparently. At least that's what Magnus said when he called me drunk and then told me to come over so here I am," Will replied spreading his arms. "So, what is it that you did to make Magnus so upset?"

"My brother bet me a hundred dollars I couldn't get Magnus to sleep with me and I stupidly agreed and then I found something out and extended it until the end of summer and I fell in love and could've called off the bet at any time but I didn't because my dick is ruled by my ego and I just fucked up majorly and I've put on at least ten pounds in the past three days because I eat my feelings and I had two hot dogs, an Ice cream sandwich and popcorn on my way over here and I'm pretty sure I just fucked up the most perfect thing that has ever happened to me…and-"

"You need to learn how to take breaths when you talk," Magnus said walking into the apartment and taking off his sunglasses. "Will, go do something other than being here."

"I'm not mooching. I'm comforting my friend in his time of need," Will smiled. "And just looking at my younger look alike."

"Out Heronaale."

"Pushy much."

Will muttered under his breath as he grabbed his keys and walked out shutting the door behind him. Magnus shook his head and went to the kitchen and poured a glass of water and handed it to Alec.

"What's this for?"

"Your stomach. All that food is going to make you sick, water will help."

"Oh…thanks…" Alec took the glass. "I'm sorry for being such a dick…I never should've made that bet with Jace."

"No you shouldn't have," Magnus pointed out. "What kind of idiot does that?"

"This kind of idiot…" Alec answered. "It's just…I figured we'd have fun that night and then you'd move on…"

"Why would you think that?"

"Because that's what happens. No one wants to date me…they want Jace or Isabelle. Me I'm good for a round or two in the sack but I'm not arm candy…I'm the guy you bring home to your parents to hide the fact that you're dating my brother."

"So…You did it because you needed an ego boost…?"

"Pathetic I know."

"It's not pathetic," Magnus sighed walking over and sitting next to him. "But you need to understand. Not everyone likes your brother and while most men drool over your sister, there are in fact some who can restrain themselves."

"Like you?"

"Oh sweet pea. Another time, another place, I'd probably go out for her for a bit. But she and I have to many similar tastes, it wouldn't work out."

"What about Jace?"

"Dated a blonde once. Not my best memory."

Alec smiled a bit. "So why me?...Is it cause I look like your friend?"

"You may have Will's features but you have a better personality. And brighter eyes. I wasn't with you because of your looks Alec. I was with you because you were you."

"You're too perfect for me."

"I'm not perfect Alec."

"…I um…I didn't take the money…" Alec added. "I would've preferred to have you instead."

"God you're corny," Magnus sighed kissing him.

Alec kissed back and wrapped his arms around him water forgotten.

"Does this mean I'm forgiven?" he asked once he pulled away.

"I've found I can't stay mad at you," Magnus answered. "I'm in to deep."

"That makes two of us," Alec smiled kissing him again.