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Magnus's eyes and his mouth were frozen wide open in an expression of stunned surprise or shock in this case. Although he was staring straight at Alec, it seemed Magnus was lost in his own world. It took a whole minute to collect himself before he raised his voice again which was laced with anger "You can speak Alexander?"

Alec nodded slowly feeling embarrassed and ashamed. He tried to sign 'I'm sorry' but before he could finish his action, the older man caught his wrist "What's wrong with you? If you can talk then why are you using sign language?"

Suddenly Alec felt scared. Like he was again facing a bullie from his school days. He shook his head, tears falling from his eyes and tried to pull back his hand but Magnus held it tighter "Say something!" This time Alec visibly flinched "I stayed up all night and learned this difficult sign language for you and you were lying to me all this time? I thought we were friends!" said the older man who clearly felt like he was betrayed

Alec's chin trembled like a small child. He wrenched his hand out, signed with shaky hands and ran away from Magnus

"Alexander!" Magnus called out but the young man was soon out of his sight "What the hell!" he felt so much anger build in him that was impossible to express. He deserved an explanation but Alec just ran away from him like he was the guilty one.

Magnus walked back to his apartment and slumped down on his couch, curling his hands. Why did Alec lie to him? Why? He was so angry yet confused. Alec can talk but still he doesn't. Why would anyone not want to talk. There has to be a solid reason behind this. Magnus closed his eyes and rested his head at the back of the couch

A sad sigh escaped from Magnus. He didn't know why he was bothered so much by Alec's lie. They had just met but still it felt like they have known each other for years. Magnus's hand went on his soulmate mark. He missed his partner who hadn't yet made a entry in his life. If he or she was here with him then atleast he could express how bad he was feeling right now and it was all because of Alec. Suddenly Magnus remembered the last sign that Alec did before he ran away

Magnus got up and pulled his laptop and opened the Google page. He tried hard to remember what Alec had signed. It took half an hour on his research and he finally understood what Alec had said 'All of you are the same'

Magnus stared at the screen for a long time. Why did Alec say this? What did he mean? How was I same as others? He rubbed his hand on his face feeling frustrated. Obviously there was more to Alec's story. He had to know. He just couldn't sit here and mourn over the end of their friendship when it barely had begun "I'm gonna find out the truth Alexander"

NEXT DAY

Magnus came to Alec's coffee shop but saw the main counter was occupied by a blonde boy. He walked towards the boy "Excuse me. Can you tell me where can I find Alexander"

Jace looked up to see Magnus and a frown settled on his face "Hey I know you. You're the one who asked Alec out on dinner last night" Magnus nodded "Yes. It was me. Where is Alexander?"

"Why do you want to know? Are you planning to hurt him again?" Jace's tone was accusing and Magnus didn't miss the hidden anger in those words "What? I hurt him?"

"Yes! You hurt him so bad that he came back bawling his eyes out yesterday night. What the hell did you say to him?" Jace raised his voice. Magnus gritted his teeth, anger boiling in his own chest "I did not say anything! Who the hell are you to come in between us. Let me talk to him"

Jace glared at Magnus and hissed back "I'm his brother so I've every right to know who hurt him" Magnus was slightly taken aback. He huffed out an air and tried to talk without losing his temper "Look the thing is..." he told Jace everything that happened last night "Your brother can talk yet he lied to me"

Jace shook his head "No. You're getting the wrong impression here. Alec...he can't talk...I mean he can but he can't..I mean won't"

Magnus was confused as hell "What are you trying to say?" Jace called Izzy who was cleaning a table. She saw Magnus and instantly scowled at him "What are you doing here? Jace why did you let him in"

Magnus rolled his eyes "Will someone please tell me why am I considered as the guilty one?" Jace told his sister abour last night who looked at Magnus and apologised "I'm sorry. Thank you for helping Alec but our brother is hurt because of what you said to him"

"Can I ask you both something?" Magnus's eyes shifted between the two siblings "I want to know the truth. Please" Jace and Izzy shared a look before the boy spoke "Alec is a case of selective muteness. He's been like this since he was ten years old when our father died in a car accident. Alec was in the car when it happened. The shock of losing Dad made ..Alec mute. My father didn't go alone...he took Alec's voice with him"

Magnus stood rigid. His mind processing what he just heard. He wanted to say something but he couldn't get his tongue to work. Guilty was a small word what he was feeling right now. He shouldn't have yelled at Alec. He shouldn't have said he was a liar. He should have listened to him. Not having parents was something he had learnt to cope with since his childhood but having parents and losing one infront of your eyes was one unimaginable pain. Magnus blinked his oncoming tears "Can I...please talk to him? I want to apologise"

"I don't think it's a good idea. He's a very sensitive guy and .." started Jace but Izzy held his arm "Let them meet Jace"

Jace still looked unsure so Magnus spoke softly "I know right now you both have trust issues with me but I promise not to hurt your brother again. I just...just one time"

"Okay" said Jace "Alec has gone to buy new coffee maker. It could take a while. Do you want to wait or..."

"I'm not going anywhere before I talk to Alexander. One hot chocolate please" Magnus requested with a smile. He took the mug and sat on a table waiting for Alec to come. With every sip he took, magnus's mind looped on one thought. He just hoped Alec would forgive him.

The front door jingled after twenty minutes and Alec walked in. Magnus's face lit up and he literally ran to the owner "Hey" he said softly. Alec looked shocked for few seconds but then soon it turned into anger. He didn't reply Magnus and walked pass him. The older man followed him "Alexander I'm sorry" Alec stopped and turned around to point at the main door, clearly asking Magnus to leave. The older man shook his head "No. I'm not leaving until you talk to me" Alec glared at the man. He pulled out his cell and typed a message "Are you making fun of me? I can't talk dammit!"

Magnus's eyes widened. Alec was again misunderstanding what he meant "No Alexander. I'm not making fun of you. I just.. look your brother told me about your past...about your father's accident" Alec frowned and typed "So you've come to pity me?"

"What? Oh God No!" Magnus tried again "Just listen to me okay. Don't type before I finish" he waited for Alec to nod. Alec maintained his steady glare but gave a small nod "I'm sorry for yelling at you. I didn't know you had gone through such traumatic experience in childhood. Believe me I know what it feels like to have...no father in your life"

Alec's features softened. Magnus had told him yesterday how lonely he felt all his life. Atleast he had a great family to support him. He heard as Magnus continued talking "You are not the only one who feels vulnerable Alexander. I've struggled a lot in my life and at the end of the day...I come to a lonely home. There's no one waiting for me. There's no one to share my feelings with"

Alec bit his lower lip feeling guilty. He could feel the pain in Magnus's voice. The man was pure at heart who just wanted someone in his life who cared about him...who loved him "I came here for you" said Magnus "I could've easily blamed and forgotten about you after last night. But I didn't. I don't know...but there is something that is pulling me towards you. I've never felt like this before and I really hope you did give our friendship a chance"

There was a long pause

Alec stared at Magnus feeling all the tension and anger melt away. He could see honesty in Magnus's eyes that made him trust the older man. Alec typed "I'm sorry. You are right. I should've told you. Yesterday was hard for me. After what happened in the restaurant... and then you..you said I lied. It hurt a lot. Sorry but I'm a emotional fool. I think from my heart. You didn't deserve my anger. I'm so sorry"

Magnus finally felt relieved and smiled "It's okay Alexander. You're forgiven" Alec laughed lightly and gave a nod. He quickly typed a new message "Wanna start again? I'm Alexander Lightwood. Would you like to be friends with me?"

Magnus's broad smile was all Alec wanted to see. He saw him held his hand out "I'm Magnus Bane and I would love to be friends with you"

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