Authors Note:

Another week down! So this story might be shorter than I anticipated, but it will be completed, so don't worry about that! Let me know what you think and leave a review! :)

Chapter Seven

Magnus POV:

I knocked on the apartment door, and a minute later it opened, Alec standing there, in sweats and a holey black sweater.

"Thanks for coming." He said and I walked into his apartment.

"Of course Alec." I said. "Clary told me what happened. I'm truly very sorry Alec."

"He was so young. He didn't deserve to die." He said.

"Nobody ever truly deserves to die in an inhumane way. Especially kids." I said.

"The trial starts next week, and I just I don't want to hear all the details, but I don't think I'll be able to stay away." He admitted.

"How about we fix your schedule so that you can make it to some of the trail, but also have a few days where you have a break?" I suggested.

"You can do that?" He asked and I laughed.

"I'm your boss. Of course I can do that." I said and he smiled.

"That would actually be really great." He said. "Thank you."

"Of course. I'll work on that tomorrow, and get it to you as soon as possible." I said and he nodded. "I'm assuming Clary might be conflicted as well?" I asked and Alec laughed.

"She's been staying at Jace's apartment." He said and I was pretty surprised by that. "I think she wants to be there as much as possible, but Jace also knows she has a job as well."

"I'll just make sure she isn't 'available' for any runway shows, or out of town photo shoots." I said and Alec smiled.

"I think that would mean a lot to both of them." Alec said.

"Just let me know what you need Alec. I'm not the type of boss that doesn't understand that life gets in the way. You need this, you need to be with your family in this time of devastation. You shouldn't have to choose between work and family." I said.

"Thank you." He said and I nodded. "I don't know how long you want to stay, but I just – I didn't want to be alone."

"Well, how long do you want me to stay?" I asked.

"Until I fall asleep?" He asked and I smiled.

"Than I'll be here until you fall asleep Alexander." I said and he nodded.

Time Jump – Next Day

Alec POV:

I woke up slightly confused as to why I was on the couch. Than I remembered that Magnus came over last night and I asked him to stay until I fell asleep. Thinking he went home already, I made my way into the kitchen to get something to eat when I found Magnus.

"You're still here." I said and he turned around.

"Yea, turns out, I fell asleep as well. When I woke up I was pretty hungry, and I'm not completely sure how much you've been eating, but I thought I'd make you breakfast." He said and I smiled.

"Thank you." I said as he handed me a plate.

"It's not much, just some eggs and toast." He said almost shyly, something I knew Magnus wasn't.

"Considering I've been eating raisins the past couple days, this is a gourmet meal." I laughed and so did he.

"Well I hope you enjoy. I have to get to the office and work out your schedule." He said and I nodded.

"Thank you." I said. "For coming over, being understanding, and just being a great boss, and friend." I added and he smiled.

"Of course Alexander." He said, and I didn't like my full name, but I didn't mind it coming from him. "Just think, we could have started this back in high school." He said and I laughed.

"Well, I'm glad we have another chance." I said and he smiled. He grabbed his things and I heard the front door shut and I looked at my plate. I haven't been hungry the past couple days, but I knew I needed to eat more than what I have been, and the minute those eggs touched my tongue, I felt like a starving man had just discovered food, and I knew that I needed to start taking better care of myself.

Magnus POV:

I was sitting in my office working on the new schedules for Clary and Alec. I couldn't imagine what Alec was going through. He looked awful last night, and I can only imagine him getting worse if he spent all his time in that courtroom. There was a knock on the door that pulled me out of my head.

"Come in." I called and a moment later, Clary walked in.

"You wanted to see me Magnus?" She asked and I nodded.

"I did." I said as she took a seat. "Alec told me that you've been staying with Jace." I said and she blushed.

"I have. He's barely eating and sleeping. I like him, a lot, and I'm not going to let him work himself to death. He needs to be at his best for this case." She rambled.

"Clary, I'm just judging your decisions. I can tell how much he means to you. I'm glad he has you to lean on in this time." I reassured her and her body visibly relaxed when I said that. "I called you in here today because I spoke with Alec, and he's worried that you're going to want to be there for Jace as much as possible during this trial, which I don't blame you for, but he didn't want you to have to chose between work and Jace." I explained and she nodded. "So, I'm going to make sure you don't get scheduled for any fashion shows, or out of town shoots until the trial is over."

"Magnus." She breathed out. "Thank you so much." She said. "I was worried. I didn't want to be called for a fashion show in Paris, or a shoot that takes place in the desert where I had to be away for days." She said and I smiled.

"Just make sure you're here when you're needed, and not distracted during your shoots." I said and she nodded. "Now, you and Alec have a shoot today, but than you both aren't needed in here until Friday, so make today a good day."

"I will, thanks Magnus." I said and she got up and left. I printed off the new schedules and made my way over to the studio. Alec was working on his camera, and I went over and cleared my throat. He looked up and smiled at me.

"Hey." He said.

"Hey, so I have your new schedule." I said as I handed it to him. He looked at it and than smiled and looked at me before throwing his arms around me. We stumbled back before he let go.

"Sorry. I didn't mean…. – I mean I didn't think….." He fumbled over his words. "That wasn't professional, and I apologize." He collected himself and I just smiled. "Thank you for this. It means a lot."

"Of course Alexander." I said and his cheeks turned a rosy red. "Now, work your magic, and I'll see you Friday." I said and he nodded. I turned around and made my way towards Raphael, but I couldn't get the smile off my face.

Sneak Peak for Chapter Eight:

When the murderer walked in, I wanted nothing more than to walked over and kill him myself, but I couldn't do that. My parents were sitting in the row in front of me, stone cold. Just like they always were. You'd think they would show some emotion, but I guess not. The only reason I was even still in contact with them was because Jace and Izzy convinced me to still attend Sunday dinner once a month, and for Max. I assume once this trail is over, I'll never see them again.