Raphael and Simon slept in today. Last night after the trial and meeting up with old friends. Raphael told Simon everything. Everything about Alec, how they met, who he was, and what happened during the trial. They both stayed up all night talking about him. Simon told his part of the story. How he met him and how he always helped him and their friends. They both ended up having a very exciting night and went to sleep after all the news.

Raphael woke up with Simon in his arms, steady breaths and more cuddling. Raphael pulled Simon in closer, gently caressing his sleeping face and moving some loose hairs out of the way. Simon leaned in closer to Raphael's touch.

"Good morning mi amor." Raphael whispered lovingly.

Simon gave Raphael a small kiss and laid back down to their comfortable bed, "Good morning handsome."

"Do I get anything else?" Raphael pouted.

"Suddenly waking up next to the love of your life is not good enough for you?" Simon grinned.

"It's more than enough." Raphael leaned over to kiss Simon's forehead and thought it best to wake up now, noticing they overslept. "We've overslept."

"Well, we have nothing else to do." Simon commented.

"Get breakfast." Raphael grinned and got out of bed. Simon only watches Raphael do his normal morning stretches. Watching every appearance of his amazing sexy muscles. Raphael noticed Simon staring at him and wanted to tease him a little bit but someone knocked on the door, earning a grunt from Raphael and a blush from Simon. "What is it?" Raphael answered from his spot.

"Mrs. Fray is here to see you." the man on the other side of the door informed.

Raphael sighed, "Tell her to come by later." Raphael ordered.

"Yes sir." The man left and went to do what he was told.

"Why is she here this early in the morning?" Raphael walked over to their closet and looked over his clothes to get changed.

"You're the one who said we overslept." Simon chuckled and got out of bed slowly. Panting a bit, a little tired from sitting up, because of his huge stomach.

"It's never too early to be with you, carino." Raphael rolled his tongue in a very sexy way.

Simon blushed, and then quietly laughed at Raphael's comment, "You're right handsome." Simon hugged Raphael from behind and held him by the waist. "You know I can't live without you." Simon left small kisses across Raphael's shoulder causing Raphael to hum at the warm, slightly ticklish butterfly kisses. "Ooo, that one." Raphael picked up one of his favorite coats that he was looking through. "I like how it dazzles you."

Raphael laughed, "Dazzle?" Simon hummed in approval. "I'm reconsidering Magnus designing our wedding."

Simon gasped at how offended he was at the joke Raphael commented. He slapped his shoulder and pouted, "Don't even joke about that."

Raphael continued to laugh, "Whatever you say." Raphael put on his coat and pants, and turned around to give Simon a quick kiss on his lips.

Simon hummed at the moment. Then the door was suddenly opened loudly. Clary barged in a little grumpy that she was just told to leave, "I can't believe, after all we've been through, you're kicking me out of your house. Get dressed, Izzy is on her way over here." Clary was about to walk out and noticed that the two weren't following her. "Come on, to the institute we go."

Raphael sighed, and dramatically bowed towards Simon, "After you." Simon chuckled and nodded walking ahead first.

"Awe, look at the two of you." Clary glittered in glee. Raphael groaned and walked over and took Simon's hand heading out the door with Clary in the front, walking towards wherever she was taking them, with her confident stride.

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Alec and Magnus were both in bed cuddling next to each other, "Good morning beautiful." Alec whispered loud enough for the only the two of them could hear. Alec gently brushed the strands of hair out of Magnus's gorgeous eyes.

"So, this is what butterflies in the stomach feel like." Magnus whispered closer on Alec's warm broad chest, "But it may even be better than butterflies."

Alec chuckled, "Then what's it feel like?" Alec placed his hand on Magnus's back, gently rubbing small circles with his thumb.

Magnus hummed and closed his eyes leaning into Alec's gentle soft rubs, "Love."

Alec smiled down at Magnus and leaned in closer to his love, "Yeah, and I'm lovin it."

Magnus and Alec laughed at the words that came out of his mouth. Magnus gave him a small punch towards his stomach, "I can't tell if that was meant to be a pun or if you were just playing me a McDonald's slogan." The doorbell rang, interrupting their alone time. Magnus groaned, "Who could that be?"

Alec chuckled at Magnus's protest. He leaned over and stretched his arm over to the bedside table to check the time on his phone, "It's eleven, we should've been up a couple of hours ago."

"You know, we're allowed to oversleep at times." Magnus sighed and sat up from the bed, "I'll get the door."

"And I'll put some clothes on." Alec smiled towards the now walking Magnus.

"I don't want to share that body of yours, but I really don't want you to cover it up." Magnus pondered, gazing at Alexander's body. Alec laughed and slowly put on his pants teasing Magnus intentionally, "Ugh, you're such a tease."

"You didn't complain last night."

"What are you talking about? I literally begged you to stop." Magnus smirked.

Alec slightly twitched at the mention of last night. However, the doorbell rang again, waking him out of his trance. "Are you going to answer the door?"

"Oh dear, you know I don't want to." Magnus grinned knowing Alec was a little hard right now. But Alec urged him to get the door and Magnus shrugged, "Fine." Magnus headed to his door and opened it. But, he was surprised by the sudden visitor. "Maryse?"

Maryse stood at the door a little nervous being there so early. But she knew, if not now then there won't be any time to confront her son. "Isabelle, told me I could find him here. But if I'm interrupting something, I can come back later."

"It's fine." Magnus gave her a small smile, Maryse returning it.

"Magnus, who's at the door?" Alec came over from behind and looked over his shoulders and noticed Maryse was standing there. Maryse fidgeted a little and was insanely nervous standing at the front of Magnus's door, "Oh." was all Alec could say at the moment.

Maryse forced a smile on her lips, "I should just leave. I'll see you later anyway."

"No, it's fine, we were up anyway. Magnus, is it alright if..."

"No of course, come in." Magnus moved out of the way for her "I'll make some tea. Any suggestions?"

Maryse shook her head, "I'm fine with whatever."

Magnus nodded and looked towards Alec, "Whatever you're having." Magnus nodded and walked to the kitchen.

"Your handsomer in runes." Maryse gave Alec a small gentle smile.

Alec subconsciously ran his hands down his arm, uncomfortable of being seen. "Thank you. I'm still not comfortable showing these around, but Magnus seems to like it." he returned the gentle gesture.

Maryse nodded, "You think we can talk? I know it's a little sudden, but I'm sure if we go back to the institute it will be a little tough." Maryse asked.

"Of course, here take a seat." Alec offered.

"Thank you." Maryse walked over to the couch.

"I don't know how to say this, but…" Maryse hesitated, "I'm a terrible mother. And I don't know if you will ever forgive me. Or if I deserve to be forgiven." Maryse sighed, feeling the weight of her words. Alec honestly didn't know what to say, he hasn't had a conversation like this and felt wrong to interrupt her. After all, both are at a loss for words. He decided to just let his mother finish talking and come up with something afterwards.

Maryse sighed before figuring out her words. "I knew you went to the Brooklyn Institute before I went to visit with your…" Maryse didn't have the energy to call him his father, neither did she think he had the right to the title. "well he wanted to train you and show you the ways of a Lightwood shadowhunter. I don't know what happened during that time, but your…" Maryse shook her head, "No, that just looks like I'm shifting all the blame. I noticed how tired you were and the injuries you had on your body when you were a boy. But Robert convinced me that it was all part of the training and that it was normal. And I thought it was, so I let it slide." Alec nodded in understanding.

"Then Robert told me you were making friends with downworlders and..." Maryse tried to hold back tears, clearly having a hard time facing her past. "you have to understand, during that time being around downworlders was unacceptable and nevermind being friends with one. Nowadays, it isn't as frowned upon and we have many allies with them. Then Robert told me that you got into a case and accidentally ran into a gang of downworlders by surprise, I j-just -" Maryse started to cry, Alec quickly got to her side and gave her some tissues. She thanked him for the kind gesture. "I'm sorry, I don't deserve to be your mother."

Alec shook his head, "You did nothing wrong."

Maryse wiped away her tears and slowed down her breathing, and observed Alec's face. "You're better than me." She smiled at her son, "You may not believe it, but when I learned about your death I grieved for months. I even sheltered Isabelle and Jace from the world. But of course, as curious those are they went and fought on their own." Maryse got quiet and both sat there, taking in each other's warmth. Maryse looked up at Alec and gave him a small smile. She placed her hand on Alec's face, rubbing her thumb on his cheek. "I was a fool not to notice Robert's acts."

"It wasn't something to notice. I just assumed that was the life of a Shadowhunter."

"But you always did the best for Isabelle." she dropped her hands down to Alec's knee, "You knew something was wrong with the way he was treating you." Alec didn't respond, not knowing how to. And so, both sat in silence.

"Why didn't you come home?" Maryse whispered, scared of the answer.

"I didn't think there was a home to come back to." Maryse was shocked at his response, she knew he was speaking from the heart. She now realized that some part of Alec was lonely and lost. He didn't receive the love he needed as a child. She was too busy to notice, his father was too hard on him, and he slowly lost the relationship he had with his sister. There was no reason for him to come back, even if he had the chance.

Maryse produced a dejected chuckle, "I'm such an idiot. I have no right to be called a mother."

Alec shook his head, "You're too hard on yourself. Maryse, you came here with good intention. I understand that at the time you were busy and had important responsibilities to attend to."

"I shouldn't have prioritized work over my own children." Maryse commented.

Alec frowned, "But you're here now." Maryse seemed hesitant with that response and glanced over at Alec. "Better late than never," he grinned at her. "You're a wonderful mother. You raised Isabelle and Jace to be strong willed, confident, and stubborn. I never had any feelings against you. So, don't let one mistake affect your future and relationship."

Maryse squeezed Alec's knee, "After everything you've been through ... you're too kind."

"That's what I say." Magnus sighed, interrupting the mother and son duo. He placed the tea on the table and poured them each a cup.

"Thank you." Maryse took the cup, "But I think it's about time I leave."

"Really, right after I finished making tea?" Magnus whined.

"Yes, unlike the two of you, I had to be at the institute earlier. And you two need to be there soon." Maryse pointed out.

Magnus groaned and Alec stood up following her lead and showed her the way out, "Mom," Alec started which caused Maryse to jump and turn quickly around to give Alec her full attention. Alec laughed, "I'm sure you hear mom from your other kids."

"Yes, but these other kids are not you Alexander." she gave him a warm, gentle smile.

"That's true." Magnus agreed.

Alec chuckled at the two, "I'll see you later."

Maryse nodded and was about to head out, "Maryse," Magnus started, "You look better than you've looked in a long time."

Maryse glared, "Thank you, Magnus."

Magnus laughed, "I meant it in a good way. You look more relieved, that's all."

Maryse smiled at the two, "I'll see the two of you later."

Alec nodded, "Bye." Maryse nodded and left.

Alec closed the door and turned towards Magnus, "Does tea really take that long to make?"

Magnus smirked, "If it makes you feel any better, it's water in a cup." Magnus slowly started to walk away.

Alec laughed and followed behind him, "What made you sure she wouldn't drink out of it?"

"I wasn't." Magnus picked up the tray of water, "You just put resources," Magnus snapped and the tray disappeared from his hands, "Into good use."

Alec grinned, he placed his hand around Magnus's waist and turned him around to face him, "So, how much did you hear?"

Magnus dramatically gasped, "How dare you think I commit such an act?" Alec chuckled and leaned down to nuzzle into his neck, knowing how Magnus would give in. Magnus hummed, "That's not fair." Alec hummed and started to leave gentle light kisses down his neck, "Fine, I heard enough. I tried to give you guys privacy and I couldn't help but overhear. But," Magnus gently pushed Alec off of him, "I'm curious."

"And why are you curious Magnus Bane, High warlock of Brooklyn?" Alec led Magnus down to their couch and sat Magnus down on his lap.

Magnus wrapped his arms around Alec's neck and smiled down at him, loving the close proximity. "I'm jealous."

Alec laughed at Magnus's statement, "That's not a curiosity Magnus." Magnus humphed, and turned away, "Why are you jealous Magnus Bane?"

"How come all those years ago, I only met you for that one second with Raphael?" he pouted.

"And, what would you like me to do about it?" Alec asked.

Magnus grunted, "What do you mean, what do I do about it?" Magnus mocked.

Alec chuckled, "It probably wasn't our time to meet."

"Our time?!" Magnus was exasperated by his soulmate's comment.

"If it makes you feel any better, I did meet you a couple of times. From afar." he quickly corrected.

"That's not called a meeting Alexander."

Alec grinned, "But each time I laid my eyes on you ... where there was no sun, it would always shine on you."

"Well of course, glitter refracts you know." Magnus grinned at the comment.

Alec laughed and grabbed Magnus's hips and lightly flipped him onto their couch, "I'm trying to be romantic here. Plus, you should be the one to apologize to me."

"Care to elaborate?" Magnus caressed Alec's face.

"You made me gay." Magnus lightly slapped the back of Alec's head, and Alec laughed. "and we did meet once." he continued.

"Lies, I would remember you if we did." Magnus glared.

"I was eight." Alec leaned down, flicking some hair out of Magnus's face, "You came by to ask Raphael a favor. I believe you needed some of his blood for a potion or something. Raphael introduced us but you said 'You're such a cute dream boat,' and I said-"

Magnus cut him off and pulled Alec's face down and gave him a long passionate kiss, "Cute are for boys. I'm a man. I'm handsome." Magnus whispered, brushing his lips on Alec's.

Alec smiled and sighed, "One of my embarrassing moments."

Magnus grinned, "Embarrassing? I can't believe you tried to hide this from me."

Alec grinned, "I didn't hide anything from you." Magnus frowned but Alec leaned in and gave Magnus a passionate kiss. Magnus leaned in and made the kiss deeper, letting Alec put this tongue in his mouth. Alec gently pulled away, breaking away from the kiss. "We should get ready."

Magnus groaned, "Now?"

"Yes, now." Alec laughed.

"Fine." Magnus groaned and Alec got off of Magnus and helped him up.

"We can continue this later." Alec stood up from his seat and slapped Magnus ass while walking away.

Magnus gasped, grinning at the action and thought about getting him back for that.