Hey guys. Sorry this update took so long. I have had a lot more homework than I expected. Also, with Blood of Olympus coming out in less than two weeks, I have been trying to reread Percy Jackson and HOO before it is released. But the next chapter is here (finally).

I hope you enjoy :)

Magnus POV

It was snowing outside when Magnus woke up the next morning. He stared up at the ceiling, feeling happy, though he couldn't quite remember why. Then, as the events of the previous day came flooding back into his mind, he couldn't help but smile to himself. It really had been the perfect day, from seeing Alec in that fantastic outfit, of which Magnus still had to thank Izzy for, right down to the final goodnight kiss, knowing it was something he could do freely now. He grinned at the memory of when he first leaned into Alec, the feeling of Alec's strong arms wrapped around his neck, his hands tugging at his hair, and his lips tingled when he remembered the taste of Alec's soft lips on them, inexperienced yet full of passion, taking Magnus's breath away. Magnus could almost imagine that he was still there.

He hummed happily to himself as he got up out of bed. Maybe he'd get to feel those surprisingly wonderful lips on his again today.

"Jace, have you figured out what the next task is gonna be?" asked Clary.

Magnus wasn't sure how, but he somehow managed to find himself seated at the Gryffindor table, which was surprisingly less crowded this morning. He was sitting next to Alec on his right, their fingers intertwined under the table so no one would notice, and Clary on his right. Magnus was running his thumb absentmindedly across the back of Alec's hand, and Alec was trying his best to hide that adorable blush.

"Um… yea, I've got it all figured out."

Clary didn't look convinced. "Really? Well then, what is it?"

"I'm afraid I can't say right now," Jace said.

"And why's that," Clary asked accusingly.

"Bane is here," Jace said. "He could go off and tell Camille, so her boyfriend would know it, and I'd much rather have the upper hand."

"You think I'd actually tell Camille?" Magnus asked.

"Well, yeah. You guys are like the best of friends, when you're not dating that is," Izzy put in.

"Yeah, I don't think that's the case anymore," Magnus said casually.

Everyone turned to him in shock. "Why?" Simon asked.

"Simple: Camille. Is. A. Bitch."

"Duh," Izzy said. "She's always been; everyone knew that."

"Except Magnus," Alec said under his breath.

Magnus pretended he didn't hear that. Of course Alec didn't like her, especially not since she was your ex girlfriend. Magnus wondered how long Alec had liked him.

"Well, it's over now," Magnus told them. "So you don't have to worry about me fraternizing with the enemy," Magnus direct at Jace.

"Okay, but I'm not taking any chances," Jace said.

Clary rolled her eyes. Magnus doubted she even believed he knew what the next task was. And honestly, Magnus wasn't convinced either.

"Oh, by the way, can I ask you something Magnus?" Izzy asked from across the table.

"Yeah?" Magnus replied, turning towards her.

"I was just wondering if you could help me with my makeup for the Yule Ball." She replied.

Magnus smiled. "Sure. But you don't really need any help. Your makeup is always flawless, from what I've seen," he replied.

Izzy smiled. "Why thank you. You're pretty good yourself. Especially your eyeliner; how do you always manage to get it so perfect, every time? Is it a certain brand or something?"

Magnus grinned; he loved it when he had someone to discuss this with. "Well, actually-"

"Could you guys stop talking about makeup?" Jace interrupted.

"Thank you!" Simon and Alec said at the same time.

"Hey!" said Izzy and Magnus, turning to their boyfriends.

"Sorry," Simon replied. "But I can never even tell what you are saying when you get into it."

"And as great as it is that you get along with my sister," Alec said to Magnus, "it is a little awkward for me that you bond this much."

"At least they finally stopped," Jace put in.

"Or we could start again," Izzy said. "Magnus, as you were saying."

"Oh, no, Magnus; stop right there. You can't say it if she's not listening," said Simon, as he did the most un-Simon like thing and he pulled Izzy into a sudden kiss right there. Clary, Jace and Alec all had shocked expressions on their faces, while Magnus clapped his hands in approval.

Simon pulled back a moment later to find Izzy frozen in shock. "That…was…" Izzy began.

"Sorry-I-was that-?" Simon started to say, flustered.

"…the HOTTEST thing you have ever done!" Izzy finished, smiling at him.

"Oh… really?" Simon said, with a smirk.

"Oh, shut up," Izzy said, and she grabbed him by the shirt and kissed him. "I'm the hot one in this relationship," she said jokingly when she pulled away. "Though, it is really hot when you do that."

"And I thought the makeup talk was annoying," Jace said, interrupting their moment.

"Really Jace, it's not like you don't do the same thing," Clary said.

"Yeah, but only I can do it since I'm the fabulous one."

"I beg to differ," Magnus said.

"Oh? You think you are more fabulous than me?"

"I think everyone thinks I'm more fabulous."

"Really? Let's see then," Jace said, turning to the rest of the group. "Who thinks Magnus is more fabulous than me?"

Everyone's hands shot up, Clary's being the last to rise.

Jace looked at everyone in shock. "Clary! Really?" he said, to which Clary just shrugged. Magnus gave her an approving nod.

Jace turned to Izzy, skipping over Simon as if he expected nothing less since everyone else raised their hands, and Izzy said, "Sorry Jace, but have you seen his style?"

Magnus grinned at her, and Izzy gave him a smile in return.

Jace's eyes landed on Alec's last. "Come on Alec, really, I'm your best friend."

"Sorry Jace, but I can't deny the truth." Alec replied.

Magnus's smile widened at his boyfriend's response. For some reason, it meant more when Alec said it. Magnus squeezed his hand lightly, and Alec smiled at him, he blue eyes shining, before he turned his head away, clearly hoping no one noticed. And as much as Magnus wished Alec was comfortable with it all, he was content being with him at all.

He really is something special, Magnus thought to himself.

Later that day, the snow finally stopped. It had snowed all morning, but only lightly, leaving a beautiful yet thin layer of snow on the grounds. And, seeing as he had nothing else to do, Magnus joined Alec and his group of friends and they did the only thing that seemed to make sense at the time: they had a snowball fight.

So there they were, outside, all bundled up in hats and scarves of their own houses. It was every man (and woman) for themselves, so before the grounds were covered in foot prints from the sprinting bodies of the students. The air was full of surprised screams and laughter, and Magnus loved it. Whoever thought snowball fights was only for kids didn't know anything. We are all kids at heart, because it's a great thing to be able to lose yourself once in a while and just act like your five-year-old self, the person without troubles or worries, and just have fun.

Magnus felt something icy hit the back of his head, shaking himself out of his thoughts. He turned to see Jace smirking at him. He was already forming another snowball.

"Oh, you got lucky Goldilocks. Don't think you'll get me again," Magnus called.

And so, Magnus quickly chucked the snowball he had in his hand. He smiled when it hit home, right on the top of Jace's head.

"You're not the only one who can throw," Magnus called when it hit his head.

"Oh, you'll pay for that," Jace responded, lifting his hand.

Jace threw his next snowball, but Magnus, expecting the throw, simply dodged.

"Told you- lucky," Magnus said.

Suddenly, a group of three snowballs came flying out of nowhere. Magnus dodged, but the snowballs seemed to have a mind of their own and they turned to hit him. Magnus looked around till his eyes landed on Clary, who was enchanting snowballs to fly everywhere. Simon had also taken that to habit, while Alec and Izzy were chasing each other, each with a snowball or two in hand. Alec was smiling as he chased his sister, his Ravenclaw scarf flapping behind him, the blue in the scarf bringing out his eyes, his cheeks a light pink from the cold. He was laughing, his voice a beautiful sound to Magnus's ears.

"Earth to Bane!" a voice said.

Magnus turned to face Jace.

"You look ridiculous you know, staring at him all the time," Jace said.

Magnus glared at him. "You look just as stupid, if not more, when you're around Cla-"

Thump. Another snowball on the back of his head. God, how does that keep happening?

Jace burst out laughing. "Nice shot, Alec!"

Magnus turned around to see his boyfriend grinning at him. "Why you little-" Magnus started. He bent down a scooped up some snow. "I'll get you for that!" he finished playfully. And he started towards Alec, snowball in his hand.

Alec turned around and started running away.

Magnus chased him around for a while, both of them laughing and smiling. When he got in range, Magnus threw the snowball, but as they were both running, it was really easy for Alec to dodge it, and the snowball flew by his right. But Magnus didn't stop chasing him.

Eventually, Alec gave in and let Magnus catch him. Magnus wrapped an arm around Alec's waist as the both stopped running and Alec bent over in laughter. They were both still laughing and Magnus wrapped his other arm around Alec, as to hug him from behind, trapping him in Magnus's embrace.

"Got you," Magnus whispered in Alec's ear. He felt Alec shudder slightly against him. But it was over as quickly as it started as right the Alec said playfully, "Or not," and he started to push himself out of Magnus's grasp.

"Oh no, you're not getting away from me so easily," said Magnus, so, before Alec could walk away, Magnus grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him back, turning Alec to face him. He wrapped his arms around him once again and Alec looked up into his eyes. His blue eyes were wide, breathtaking as can be.

"You're so beautiful," Magnus blurted suddenly.

Alec turned his head down, his hair shielding him from Magnus as his face turned a deep crimson and he said, "Wha-me? No I-I'm not. I'm anything but. Especially when compared to you. You're the beautiful one. You're-". He shook his head slightly, as if he couldn't finish that sentence.

Magnus stared at him, shocked. How could he not believe he was beautiful? Magnus couldn't believe it. He had been so focused on that that he ignored the little stutter in his heart when Alec had called him beautiful.

He put one finger under Alec's chin and lifted his head, using the other hand to brush the hair from his eyes. "Alexander, look at me. You're beautiful in every single way." Magnus kept his gaze locked with Alec's.

"How could you even possibly believe that? I-I'm-" Alec began, trying to look away, but Magnus wouldn't let him. Magnus took Alec's face in his hands and held him there, slowly running his thumbs along Alec's cheekbones.

"-wonderful," Magnus said, cutting Alec off. "Beautiful. Amazing. That is what you are, nothing less," Magnus said, closing the distance between them and pressing his lips on Alec's. He felt the same tingling feeling as the time he first did it.

Magnus pulled back not too long after he started the kiss and asked, "Still don't believe you're beautiful?"

Alec looked up at him, cheeks still flushed. "Mmm… I might need some more convincing," Alec said, giving Magnus a soft and endearing smile.

Magnus was more than happy to comply.