Time for the reunion! Let's see how this goes.

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Clique Chapter Fourteen: The Alec Lightwood Cancer Research Foundation

Alec Pov- I walked into my lab carrying so many boxes that they were pretty much towering over me. "A little help would be nice" I said knowing Andrew would be in the lab. He giggled walking over to me and taking some of the boxes, allowing me to be able to see again.

"What could possibly be in all of these boxes" Andrew asked sarcastically. He knew very well what was inside them. It was all the herbs and antibiotics I have shipped in from around the world to make his medication.

"You sure ordered a lot this time huh? It must have been pricey" he said putting the boxes down and opening some of them. I put my boxes down before walking over to him "It costs way more but it's worth it in the long run. It's better to have extra medication then taking the chance of you running out like last time."

He nodded, turning to look at me smiling "aren't you forgetting something?"

I pretended to think about it smiling "hmmm did I forget one of the boxes?" Andrew smacked me in the arm making me laugh. "How rude walking into a room and not even kissing your husband hello. I thought you were better than that" Andrew said trying to look mad but couldn't keep the smile off his face.

"Oh how rude of me" I mocked before wrapping my arms around his waist pulling him close. He turned his head away once again trying to look mad "nope. You lost your chance Lightwood." "Oh don't be like that babe" I said trying to kiss him but he kept moving his face away laughing "no, bad husbands don't get kisses."

I finally managed to get my lips on his and he laughed slightly, kissing me back. Once I broke the kiss I smiled down at him, moving a strand of hair out of his face. He brushed me off, moving out of my arms smiling "Are you ready for your charity event tonight? A lot of people are scheduled to attend."

I nodded walking over to my desk and picking up the invite list. "Speaking of my guests, I need to look over this guest list so I have a good idea on who all is coming."

Andrew frowned before running over grabbing the list out of my hand "no you can't do that." I blinked confused "why not?" He folded up the list and stuck it in his pocket "You are busy enough as it is. You don't have to worry about the guests because I'm taking over being in charge of their seating arrangements and amount of food."

"Andrew you don't have to do that. It's my event so I should be the one who looks out for the guests. Besides, if I don't know who's all coming how can I prepare to talk to anyone?"

I may have gotten over a huge chunk of my social anxiety but that didn't mean I didn't still have it. It helps me to know who I will be talking to so I can practice in advance. Not know who will be there just makes me nervous."

"You already know a big chunk of people coming. Jace, Isabelle, your parents, Magnus. You'll be great as long as you're surrounded by all of them" He said smiling.

I frowned looking back at him "what was that last one?"

"What one? Your parents" he asked looking confused.

"No. I could have sworn you said Magnus."

"Why would I say that? You're hearing things dear" he said walking to the door.

I frowned watching him "Andrew I hope you aren't planning something behind my back. You know I don't like surprises." Andrew looked back at me smiling "what kind of husband would I be if I went behind your back like that?"

With that he walked out of the lab and I was left alone. "It had to be my imagination. Sure a lot of fashion investors are coming tonight but there's no way Magnus would be one of them."

The thought of seeing Magnus after so long made my face flush and I smacked myself for it. "Stop that Alec. Magnus hurt you and used you. He never even knew you existed until it was convenient for him. Besides, you're happily married to Andrew so there's no reason to even think about Magnus."

When Andrew and I first started to search the world for a cure to cancer I never imagined we would have ended up together. Andrew always saw me and he truly loves me, I know all of that. I wish I could say that our marriage was a romantic love story where the boy next door gets the guy of his dreams but that's simply not the case.

We started dating three years ago, for Andrew it was because he loved me but for me it was just to heal my still broken heart.

I have spent years trying to get around Andrews doctors and his parents. They don't like me or what I'm trying to do for Andrew. They think that my research would only kill him sooner, when in fact it has kept him living longer. Still I couldn't control Andrews medical stuff because his parents were in charge of it.

This year, 2011, gay marriage in New York was legalized. Andrew and I jumped at the chance the second it was offered. If we got married I would be in charge of everything. His medical records, his medications, even what happens to him if he dies. Andrew also wanted this, he wanted to know what it was like to be married before he died.

The wedding was small. Andrews parents rejected it of course so they didn't come to witness it. My parents came but they weren't too happy about why I was marrying Andrew.

Andrew vowed to help me achieve my dream no matter what happens. In return I promised to love him and give him the life of a real married couple. We were both using each other but we didn't really care as long as we both got what we wanted.

I do love Andrew. I have grown to love him a lot in the four years he's been by my side. Even so I would be lying to myself if I said I was as happy now as I was in those short weeks I was with Magnus.

The lab door opened and I smiled seeing who walked in "I'm so glad the three of you came." Ragnor Fell, Tessa Gray (though now it's Herondale) and Catarina Loss walked in looking around my lab. "Of course we came. You've told us so much about your research, we want to see it in person."

I walked up to them Shaking their hands "I will show you my work but I was hoping I could get your help with it. I need a genius eye from the outside to take a closer look at it to make sure I'm doing everything right."

"I'm sure you're doing great Alec" Catarina said walking over to my desk. She picked up one of Andrews pill bottles before taking out a purple pill, looking it over. "It truly is impressive. To have come this far in only four short years."

"If you want to be technical, I didn't start trying to make the pill till two years ago. So it's only been two years at most. I know there are still some bugs but I want your help fixing them" I said watching her.

"Doing all of this to save your husband. That's devotion if I have ever seen it" Ragnor said, patting me on the shoulder. I smiled at him before looking at Tessa "how is your son James doing? Still trying to be like his dad?"

She laughed "he's a lot quieter than his dad is. He's very smart though for a two-year-old so he at least has my brain. He has his dads looks all but the eyes."

"I hope he comes to the party. I can't wait to meet him and it will be nice to see Will again too. You all were nice enough to let Andrew and I stay with you when we got our passports stolen in London."

"It was no big deal. Will wanted to make it up to you for always ignoring you. Looking back at it now we all think that the whole clique thing was really dumb. Even Jonathan said so during our class reunion two weeks ago."

"Speaking of the class reunion; why didn't you go Alec? Everyone was looking forward to seeing you, hoping to apologize for everything they did to you back in school" Ragnor asked crossing his arms.

"They only feel sorry because I went out and did something with my life. I was too busy to go and I also didn't want to run into anyone I didn't want to see" I said, sitting at my desk.

"By 'anyone' you mean Magnus right" Catarina asked watching me. I frowned not looking at any of them. "It seems Magnus keeps being brought up today. I don't care about seeing Magnus so that wasn't the issue."

"I think it was. I think you still can't face Magnus for what he did to you so you're afraid to see him. That's not very mature of a grown man let alone a doctor" Catarina said not taking her eyes off of me.

"Can we please drop the subject of Magnus? It was in the past and I try not to look back on the past. I rather not spend the whole night of my party thinking about Magnus. It's not fair to Andrew either so let's stop talking about him."

"If that's what you want" Tessa said frowning.

"Yes, it is what I want so please drop it. You're here to give me tips on my pills so please stick to that."

The three of them nodded before getting to work looking over my medication.

Later that night Andrew pulled me into our bedroom and shoved the most expensive looking suit I have ever seen, into my arms. "What is this" I asked looking it over shocked. He smiled "I got you this suit for tonight. It's a special night so why not have a special suit?"

"I have plenty of suits Andrew, besides that this is maybe my fourth charity party. What makes this one so special that I need to wear something this nice?"

Andrew shrugged taking the suit back from me and pulling it off its hanger "I just wanted to treat my favorite husband and I thought this would be the best way to do that." He threw me everything but the jacket saying "change into this."

I sighed starting to undress "I'm your only husband Andrew. You really didn't have to do anything for me. Just having you with me tonight to support me is all I really need."

"I don't want to hear about it Alec. Just change into this suit and let me make you look good. You have to look your best for your investors." I finished putting on the suit before working on the tie. "Why do I get this feeling you're plotting something?"

He gasped putting his hand over his chest "me plot? Whatever would give you that idea? I'm not the plotting type of man Alexander. In fact, in high school I was named 'most likely not to plot'." "Now we both know that's a lie" I said finishing tying my tie.

Andrew smiled holding my suit jacket open for me "don't worry Alec. I'm just trying to make sure you have a great night. I want you to look and feel like a winner. Do you feel like a winner in this suit?"

I put my arms into the jacket pulling it on before looking at myself in the mirror. "Actually… I kind of do" I said smiling. He laid his head on my shoulder holding my arms "well baby you look like a winner. It's also said that wearing expensive clothes boosts your confidence."

"I do feel a little more confident" I agreed before kissing his forehead "thank you." "Don't thank me yet" he said softy before giving me a quick peck on the lips and walking out of the room. I watched him confused before just shrugging and looking back in the mirror.

Once I was ready I left the house going with Andrew to the building where the party was being held. I booked a nice place that had a big ball room and lots of space to walk around and mingle. I have a lot of investors coming so it's best that everyone isn't cramped.

We walked up to the doors and Andrew stopped me, making me look at him. "Let me fix this" he said grabbing my tie and making it look straighter. "Are you sure the only reason you want me to look nice is for the party? I still think you have something going on in that brain of yours."

Andrew smiled letting go of my tie "I guess we will have to wait and see huh? We should go in now. We don't want to be late to our own party." I nodded grabbing his hand and walking inside with him smiling.

Magnus Pov- I looked around the ballroom feeling more and more panicked the longer I waited. I was going to see Alec for the first time in four years and I didn't know how he was going to react. Andrew told me that I needed to come no matter what; that Alec needed to see me even if he didn't think he did.

"Why do you look so nervous Magnus" Raphael asked watching me. "You got your dresses done in time so you should relax and enjoy this party."

I nodded smiling at him "I'm just a little tired is all. I will be alright." Penelope smiled at Raphael "will you please be a gentleman and go get me something to drink?" Raphael looked like he wanted to refuse her but he just sighed and went to get her something.

She made sure he was out of earshot before turning to look at me, grabbing my arms. "Mr. Bane you need to focus. You will be seeing the love of your life for the first time in years. You need to make sure you are cool, calm, and collected."

"I'm far from those things at this point. I think I should go home and just forget all about this crazy idea."

"You will do nothing of the sort. No love story came true because the man gave up on the one he loved. You have to fight for Alec and prove to him that you love him for real. You can do this" she said, looking determined.

"I can't do this Penelope; I'm going home" I said turning to walk out. I stopped, walking right into Andrew. He looked in what direction I was going before looking back at me glaring "If you leave this party I will personally kick your ass."

I stared at him shocked by his words. "Alec won't want to see me. Why make his night awful when I can just leave" I asked; glancing away from him. I looked back at him frowning when I saw he now looked sad.

"I thought you had changed Magnus. I thought you were going to be there for Alec this time." "I do want to be there for him Andrew. I love him but Alec doesn't love me anymore."

"You'll never know unless you try" he said grabbing my arm and pulling me to the other side of the room. "You know something Magnus, I really don't like you. You're always selfish and never think about Alec. You say you care but I have a hard time thinking you do."

"If you feel that way then why are you trying to get me to talk to Alec" I asked watching him. He looked back at me before looking ahead again "because unlike you, I'm not selfish. I actually think about Alec's feelings."

He led me out of the ball room and down a long hallway before pulling me into an empty room. The room was old fashioned. The wallpaper was white with flowers, the carpet dark purple, and there were big arm chairs.

Andrew walked over to a fireplace putting some wood in and starting a small flame. Once it was lit enough he stood up again "I'll go bring Alec here. You just stay here and wait for him. If you leave then that's it. I won't give you another chance."

He grabbed my tie fixing it, practically choking me when he tightened it. Once he was done doing that he walked out of the room and closed the door behind him.

I stared at the door for a second before running my hands through my hair, letting out a calming breath. "I can do this. I have to tell Alec how I feel or else I'll lose him again. This is my last shot."

I took a few more breaths before looking at the door steeling myself. I had to be prepared for anything. Alec could be happy to see me or he will down right hate it. Either way I had to tell him how I feel. I have to tell him I love him and this time never let him go again.

Alec Pov- "This party is as great as ever Alexander. I'm impressed at how many investors you have this time" my father said, looking around. I shrugged smiling "people are finally starting to take my work seriously. I'm happy for all the support."

He nodded looking over at Tessa, Will, and their son James, along with Jem. "A lot of kids from high school are here huh? That must be surprising to you."

I shook my head no "All the people here are ones who never really treated me with any ill will. They ignored me but that was pretty much it. They understand what I'm doing though and are very supportive."

"Your work is genius so of course people support you. They know you will succeed" Jace said, walking up with his arm around his wife Clary. I smiled turning to look at him "Jace, Clary, I'm so glad you could make it."

Jace smiled giving me a one armed hug "I'm sorry I haven't been able to come until now. The soccer season has been keeping me busy." I smiled "as is the life of a professional soccer player." I looked at Clary smiling "it's nice to see you again Clary. Thank you for coming."

"Thank you for inviting me Alec. I have been wanting to come to one of your events for a long time. So far it's very nice" she said looking around. "Is Isabelle not here?"

I shook my head no "she was supposed to be here but she got held up at her job. She works for a big important fashion magazine so she got called in at the last minute. Simons headlining at an anime convention out of town so he won't be here either."

Jace shook his head "the geek and the fashionista. Who would have guessed that they would end up together? It was shocking when I heard Simon and Maia broke up once she graduated."

"I wasn't too surprised. I saw the way Simon and Isabelle looked at each other" Clary said shrugging.

"Speaking of husbands. Where is yours at? I haven't seen him around" Jace said looking around for Andrew. I looked around too wondering "I don't know."

"Are we going to eat soon" my little brother Max asked walking up to us. He was thirteen now and was still a growing boy. This made him become hungry easily. I smiled messing up his hair "yes impatient brother of mine. We will be eating as soon as my husband shows his face."

Max looked around before looking at me again "is Magnus Bane coming?" I frowned down at him not able to fake a smile. "Why would you ask me something like that?" Max shrugged "all your other old friends are here so I assumed you invited Magnus too." "Well I didn't" I said simply.

"You don't have to be so snippy about it" Max mumbled before walking away; going to find a place to read quietly.

"That was a little mean Alec. He was just asking a simple question" Jace said watching Max go. I frowned feeling a little guilty. "I just don't want to hear about Magnus. He keeps getting brought up and I'm trying to forget about him."

"You loved him almost all your life Alec. You can't just forget someone like that. Especially if they hurt you as bad as he did" Jace said putting his hand on my shoulder.

I looked at him frowning and looked away when I heard Andrews voice calling for me. He was walking up to us and I smiled holding my hand out for his "there you are dear. Where have you been?"

He took my hand smiling, though his smile seemed a little sad. "I was told that an investor wants to meet you in the study. I didn't get a name but they want a private audience with you."

"That's strange" I said, wondering if I should really go alone. "I think it should be okay. We did back ground checks on everyone invited so it's not like there's indecent people here" Andrew said grabbing the ends of my jacket and straightening them.

Once he finished he stared at my chest looking lost in thought. I frowned tilting his chin up to make him look at me "what's the matter Andrew? You seem a little off." He shook his head wrapping his arms around me "I'm okay. You shouldn't keep your investor waiting."

I watched him for a moment longer thinking before pressing my lips to his forehead. He closed his eyes holding me slightly tighter before letting me go. I smiled at him before making my way out of the ballroom and to the study.

I don't really know why this investor would want to meet in a private room. Maybe he wanted to make negotiations or wanted a more in depth explanation of my findings. Money was money though. I needed as much as possible to keep all my research going.

I stopped in front of the study taking a deep breath. "Okay Alec, don't make a fool of yourself in front of this investor. Don't be anti-social Alec, be Dr. Lightwood." I took a couple more calming breaths before going into the room.

A fire was going in the fireplace but besides that the lights were off. There was a big armchair in the room facing the fireplace but besides that no one was in here.

"Um… excuse me? Is anyone here" I asked looking around. A figure stood up out of the chair and I smiled walking up to him "you must be the investor that wanted to meet with me. I'm Dr. Alexander Lightwood. Who might you be?"

The figure stayed silence for a moment before turning to look at me. The light of the fire lit up his face revealing Magnus. I stared at him stunned before snapping out of it and starting to back out of the room.

Magnus acted quickly, grabbing my hand to stop me from running. "Alexander please don't leave. I want to talk to you." I shook my head trying to pull my arm out of his grasp "I don't want to talk to you. I don't have anything to say to you."

"You don't need to talk Alec but please at least listen. You may not have anything to say but I do. I have so much to say to you and I need you to hear it. Please stay and listen to me."

"No. Let me go now" I said pulling with all my might to get out of his grasp. I was way more athletic than Magnus so I have no idea how he was so damn strong. I kept pulling but I was getting nowhere.

"Alec you need to hear my side of the story. You didn't read all of my journal you only read the bad stuff. You read about when I first made the bet and first met you. Yes, I thought you were boring at first but that feeling didn't last. I started falling for you the very next day, I just didn't know it yet."

"I don't want to hear this. I have a party going on and people I need to talk to. I don't have time to stand here and play your games" I spat, still trying to get away.

"Alexander please" Magnus pleaded frowning. "I would have never asked you out over the bet. Camille suggested it to me once but I couldn't even consider it because I didn't want to hurt you. When I kissed you, it was because I wanted to kiss you. I started going out with you because you made me happy. You made me smile and laugh, you made me think that my old self might not have been so bad after all, you made me like my real self again and I love you for that."

"If you loved me you would have never used me like you did Magnus. I'm to blame too because I was foolish enough to think you would ever really love me back. The joke is over and it's been four years. How much longer will you try to hurt me?"

He pulled my arm making me fall forward and he let my arm go before wrapping both his arms tightly around me. I pushed against his chest, trying to get away but his grip on me was too tight. "Alec please stop fighting me. Why would I come here and tell you I love you after four years?"

"I don't know. Maybe you went to the school reunion and Camille decided to see if I was stupid enough to believe you again after all these years. You two would trick me and get a good laugh out of it all. Well I'm not as stupid as I used to be so it sorry to mess up your plans."

"You have never been stupid Alec. You're the smartest man I have ever met and I have never once thought you were a fool. When I made that bet I was a complete jerk. I didn't think about how it might hurt you because I thought if you became popular it would help you in the long run. Now I know that you were amazing being just the way you are and I would never want to change that."

I looked up at him glaring "Let me go now Magnus."

He searched my eyes before moving his hands to my face and leaning down, kissing me. My eyes widened in shock and I pashed against his chest more, trying to move away. Magnus didn't let up though; he kept kissing me until my body unconsciously melted into his.

My arms stopped pushing and slid down to his waist, clenching on to the side of his designer shirt. He pushed against me, moving me backwards until my back hit a wall. Magnus moved his hands from my face, to my shoulders and then down my arms until he got to my waist. He wrapped his arms tightly around my waist pressing himself against me.

I let out a small gasp as I felt his body against mine. He was so toned and strong it was hard to believe it was actually Magnus. "Alexander" he whispered softly before kissing my ear, then the side of my jaw, before making his way down my neck. God I missed hearing him say my name.

I closed my eyes leaning my head back, moaning; my body reacting to Magnus's hot lips on my skin. I never knew how much my body longed for Magnus. How much I've missed his lips on mine and his touch on my skin. We never really got far when we were together so these touches were all so new yet familiar.

I wrapped my arms around Magnus's neck, running my fingers into his hair before clenching onto it. I loved this feeling of being taken over. Of having someone be over me and take control of me like this. When I'm with Andrew I usually am the one in control so I never get to experience this.

My eyes opened wide at the thought of Andrew and I pulled on Magnus's hair hard making him stop his advances and yelp out in pain. "Ow, Ow Alec that hurts more than the first time." The time he was talking about was when Jonathan tripped me and I pulled Magnus down by his hair. The was the day he finally started seeing me… the day he started his bet.

I shoved Magnus away from me feeling guilt and hatred take over me. "No Magnus… I can't do this. 'We' can't do this."

Magnus catch his breath staring at me frowning. "Why not Alexander? Why can't you see how much I truly love you? I know by that kiss that you still love me too. I know I have a lot of making up to do and what I did back then was wrong but please forgive me. I want us to be together Alec."

I shook my head backing up till I was leaning against the wall. I hugged myself looking away from him "Even if you love me Magnus I can't be with you" I said putting my hands over my face in frustration.

Magnus was silent for a moment before snatching my left hand looking intensely at the wedding band on my finger. "Please tell me you wear this because it's the only finger it will fit on" he said, sounding desperate.

I looked down frowning "It's a wedding band Magnus… I'm married. Andrew and I are married."

Magnus backed away from me looking stunned. "That… that can't be right. Andrew… he was the one that… How can you marry Andrew?"

"I don't need to explain myself to you Magnus" I said, getting some of my anger back. "Andrew loves me and actually cares about my feelings and sees me as a person."

Magnus shook his head looking at me "That's the reason he married you. What's the reason you married him? Can you look me in the eye and tell me it was for love?"

I crossed my arms "not that's it's any of your business but I married Andrew for I could be in charge of his medical plans. I needed a way to get around his doctors and parents and marrying him was the only way to do that. Even so I love Andrew and we are happy together."

"You love Andrew but are you 'in love' with him" Magnus asked getting closer to me. I nodded still not looking at him "of course I am. What kind of stupid question is that?"

Magnus grabbed me by the shoulders looking at me intensely "Alec look me in the eye and tell me you are in love with Andrew. That kiss we shared tells me that you still have feelings for me. I think you're still in love with me but if you can look me in the eye and make me believe that you are in love with Andrew then I will leave you alone."

I took a couple deep breaths before looking him in the eye "I… I'm in love with Andrew. I'm happy with my married life and I wouldn't have it any differently. Andrew truly loves me and only thinks of the best for me. I love him just the same."

Magnus searched my eyes, his own eyes looking sad "I don't know if you're lying to me, yourself, or both but I know one thing for sure. You're lying."

I looked away again frowning "Give up on the idea of 'us' Magnus. There is no 'us' anymore because there's Andrew and I. I won't leave him so you should just forget about me and move on."

Magnus shook his head "I refuse to forget and I refuse to move on. I love you Alec and I know you still love me. I made the mistake of giving up on you before but I won't make that mistake again. Married or not I want us to be together."

"You're asking me to cheat on my husband with you" I asked, my voice small.

"I… I don't know what I'm asking you to do Alexander. I just want to be with you. Please at least think about it. I'm never going to move on from you, I will wait for you the rest of my life if I have to because that's how much I love you."

"Stop saying that" I whispered softly.

"What? That I love you? I can't stop saying it because I would be lying to myself and to you. I love you Alexander and I will love you for all time. You spent so long waiting for me to see you and now it's my turn. I will wait for you for as long as it takes."

I shook my head before just turning and walking out of the room, shutting the door behind me. I stood at the door trying to take calming breaths and not panic. Magnus said he loves me. He said he would wait for me for as long as it takes. I can't believe he said that to me.

I looked ahead seeing a mirror hanging on the wall in front of me. I looked like a complete mess. My hair was all tousled, my tie messed up along with my shirt, and my face was all flushed. I stood up straight, fixing my clothes and hair before going back to the party.

I walked into the ball room looking around until my eyes fell on Andrew. He was talking to Will and Jem laughing his sweet innocent smile. I frowned feeling the guilt come back to me. I don't deserve to have such an amazing man love me.

Andrew looked over at me before excusing himself from the conversation and walking over to me. "How did the meeting with the investor go" he asked once he was in front of me.

"it was… it was nothing special. Just a small conversation" I said softly. I couldn't bring myself to tell him that it was Magnus I met with. I don't want him to think I'll leave him for Magnus.

Andrew looked over my face before reaching up, touching my cheek "you look sad Alec. Is there anything I can do to help?" I leaned into his touch, kissing the palm of his hand. "You can dance with me."

Andrew smiled sweetly, grabbing my hand and going to the dance floor with me. He wrapped his arms around my neck, holding me close and dancing with me. I wrapped my arms around his waist watching him as he laid his head on my chest.

"I love hearing your heart beat when we dance" he said smiling. I smiled slightly at him and kissed the top of his head before glancing around the room. Magnus was standing by the ballroom door watching Andrew and I. Our eyes met from across the room and I could see Magnus's longing in them. I wondered if my eyes betrayed me and showed him the same amount of longing.

"Are you okay" Andrew asked softly; having his eyes closed with his head still on my chest. I forced myself to break eye contact with Magnus before looking down at my husband. "Of course. I'm here with you after all. There's no one else I rather be with."

Poor Andrew :( At least he'll get love in Born to Endless Love. At least Alec seems to be willing to forgive Magnus.