A/N: i do not own these characters

Word Count: 572

Pairing: Alec/Magnus

10.

Alec could hear Magnus laughing as he stepped into the apartment. He really did love his laugh. It was so light and carefree. He smiled and set his bag by the door and slid his shoes off shutting the door quietly. He reached down and picked up Chairman Meow as he rubbed against his legs purring and carried him to the kitchen freezing momentarily in the doorway.

"Alec, I didn't hear you come in," Magnus smiled as he walked over.

"The floor boards don't really creak anymore since I fixed them earlier," he answered scratching the cat behind his ears. "This is a surprise," Alec addressed the blond holding the cat close.

"I was in the neighborhood...I hope you don't mind..." Jace set his cup down.

Magnus seemed to sense the awkward air between them and stood up putting his own cup in the sink. "I'm going to leave you boys to talk while I got get dressed," he took the cat away from Alec afraid for it's safety and kissed his cheek before going to the bedroom.

"Let's go outside," Alec said motioning to the door.

Jace nodded and got up to follow him.

"How did you find me?" Alec asked as they walked down the street.

"I have friends on the force," Jace shrugged shoving his hands in his pockets. "I asked them to tell me if they ever saw you around."

"You're a cop?" Alec asked nodding. "It suits you and why would you do that?"

"I was worried about you...missed your Christmas card this year...Clary was disappointed," He shrugged.

"You guys are still together? Whats it been three years now?" Alec asked moving a little closer as they passed by some people.

Jace nodded. "We're engaged actually, getting married over the summer."

"That's nice...I'm happy for you," Alec smiled a bit. "How's everyone else?"

"Izzy's over in Europe for some study abroad program...mom and dad are a lot happier now..." Jace told him. "We all went to Max's grave over the weekend to wish him a happy birthday...It's to bad you couldn't have been there."

"Mom and dad still don't want to see me," he shrugged. "I stop by during work though and make sure it's always clean the flowers are fresh." He left out the part about taking Magnus once so he could meet him.

Jace pulled his hand out of his pocket and handed him a small envelope. "Clary wanted me to give this to you...just in case."

Alec took the envelope, their fingers brushing briefly and put it in his pocket nodding.

"He's a nice guy," Jace leaned against the railing.

"I know...I don't deserve him," Alec ran a hand through his hair. "He's too good for me."

"The man's a street walker Alec," Jace snorted a bit.

"He's quitting..." Alec looked down at the small river.

"You can't just quit being a prostitute Alec," Jace sighed shaking his head. "We arrest people like him and they're back in forty eight hours."

"I should head back..." Alec looked away. "Nice seeing you again Jace."

He squeezed his shoulder and started walking back down the street towards the apartment. He ducked into and alley once he was far enough and vomited into the nearest trashcan. Holding onto the side of the wall.

He burned the invitation in the fireplace when he got back but kept the address. He could at least send them a wedding gift.