I'm back! I know I know, it's been a while. I've just been really busy with school work. It's like the teachers all decided that coming back from the break means we should have mountains of work to make up for the lost time. Not to mention, I have all my midterms this week, including one for PE. Who decided that we need to take an exam in gym?

Anyways, In case you didn't already know, I have a new story up! It's a Malec AU (of course), and it's titled "Something Good". I already have the first chapter posted, if you guys are interested. Oh! And the Blackthorn kids shall be included as well! I also have other stories planned for the future so it's looking to be a good year :)

Just wanted to let you know that, so anyways, on with the story!

Alec's POV:

The next morning, as Alec walked into the Great Hall, he was still on the high of the happiness of the day before. He had forgotten just how much he missed the feeling of Magnus's arms around him and the taste of him on his lips. The second he kissed Magnus, all of his doubts and worries slipped away. Finally, something was going right in his life again.

The second he spotted Jace's golden head, Alec made his way to where he was seated and plopped down across from him, still smiling from ear to ear.

"Someone's happy," commented Simon on Alec's right.

"What's got you in such a good mood, dear brother?" Izzy asked. "It wouldn't have anything to do with, oh, I don't know, Magnus?"

At the mention of Magnus, Jace turned his head away from Clary, with whom he was previously conversing.

Alec just shrugged before grabbing a biscuit and proceeding to butter it. Still grinning, he replied, "Maybe."

"Alec," Jace began. "You're not dating him again, are you? Tell me you didn't take him back."

Alec was taken aback. "Yes…" he said slowly. "Why?"

"Alec," Jace groaned. "He's not good for you."

"What do you mean he's not good for me?"

"He cheated on you for God's sake!"

"He explained it all to me, Jace. It was a mistake."

"Yeah, like that's believable," Jace mumbled, causing everyone to gasp.

Alec couldn't take it. "Why do you hate him so much?"

"It's not that I hate him…"

"It kind of seems like it…" Simon put in, receiving a glare from Jace.

Turning back to Alec, Jace continued, "I just don't want to see you get hurt… again."

Everyone fell silent. Suddenly, Jace's reaction didn't seem too unreasonable. He was just worried about Alec.

Alec was the first to break the silence. "Jace, thanks for having my back, but, don't worry, it won't happen again. At least I hope not…" Alec shook his head, "I wish you would just give him a chance."

"I did," Jace replied. "And he broke your heart, and I'm sorry if I'm not too lenient on giving him the chance to do it again.

"Jace…"

"Alec, I just want you to be happy. And if he makes you happy, fine, that's great and all. But you can't expect me to be happy about it, nor can you expect me to trust him. Not after what he did." Everyone fell fell silent, not knowing what to say, before Jace sighed. "Speak of the devil."

Almost as soon as the words left his mouth, Alec felt Magnus place a peck on his cheek.

"Good morning, beautiful," Magnus said softly before slipping into the empty space on Alec's left.

Alec blushed. Clearly, Magnus was taking full advantage of Alec's current position of being out of the closet.

"Good morning, Magnus," Alec replied with a smile.

"Well, I have to go read something up in the library for Hodge's class," Jace said, getting up from the table. "I'll see you all later." He glanced at Magnus before saying politely, a little too coldly, "Bane." And with that he grabbed his bag and walked away. Clary and Izzy moved closer together to fill up the now empty place.

An awkward silence surrounded the group. Magnus turned to Alec and leaned close before whispering, "Did I miss something?"

Alec tried to focus on the question at hand rather than the way Magnus's breath had ghosted over his skin.

"I'll explain later," Alec whispered back.

"So…" Magnus said, addressing the rest of the group, clearly attempting to break the silence.

"Oh, Clary," Alec said, suddenly remembering the conversation from the infirmary. "Any updates on Sebastian?"

"Who?" Magnus asked.

"He's Jean's adopted brother, the one Jean had to save in the second task," Alec explained. "He's also…"

"My brother," Clary finished, her tone hard as rock.

Magnus looked momentarily confused. He turned to Clary and asked, "You have a brother?"

"I used to," she responded. "But Sebastian is not Jonathan."

"I'm sorry, can you back it up a little?" Magnus asked.

"When I was seven, my brother Jonathan ran away from home, and no one knew why. We thought he had died, because how can a little eight year old survive on his own? Now I know that, somehow, he made his way to France before he was adopted by Jean's family, going by the name of Sebastian. But he's no longer Jonathan.

"What do you mean?" Magnus questioned.

Izzy filled in for Clary. "He tried to kiss her."

Magnus looked stunned. "That's messed up," was all he seemed capable of saying.

"You're telling me," Alec said. "I can't even image what would ever cause me to kiss Izzy."

"That's because you're gay," Simon pointed out, receiving a shove from Izzy.

"Even if I wasn't gay I'd be appalled at the idea."

"I think that's just because you'd much rather be kissing me," Magnus said. Alec didn't have to ask to know his cheeks were flushed.

Conversation soon flowed easily at the table. As it turns out, Clary had just avoided Sebastian all week. However, he was staying for the rest of the year, much to everyone's distaste. Everyone agreed they wouldn't let him get close to Clary again.

It wasn't long before Clary got up to find Jace and everyone headed their separate ways, each off to fulfill their Sunday plans. As soon they were out of the Great Hall, Alec felt Magnus pull him into the nearest empty room. As soon as the door closed behind them, Magnus latched his lips onto Alec's, pushing him against the wall, kissing him like there was no tomorrow. The action stole Alec's breath away, not that he was complaining.

"I waited all morning to do that," Magnus whispered to him, leaning their foreheads together. "I missed you so much."

"Magnus, we just saw each other last night," Alec said with a chuckle.

"It felt like a lot longer," Magnus whispered back, his eyes sparkling. "Besides, I'm making up for lost time." Magnus kissed him again.

"Well, I can't object to that," Alec said smiling.

Magnus gave him a smile in return, before he seemed to remember something. His smile faltered for a brief moment before he asked, "So, what was it that I missed this morning?"

"It wasn't really important," Alec said, trying to avoid the topic. He didn't feel like mentioning what Jace had said.

"It seemed like it," Magus replied, disbelievingly. "What happened?"

"You really don't want to know."

"Alec," Magnus said, staring at him intently. It was clear he wasn't giving up any time soon.

"It really wasn't anything," Alec began. "It's just, Jace doesn't approve of our relationship."

"Is that all? Because you know I don't care what anyone thinks."

"No, it's not."

"Alec, what did he say?"

"He thinks you're not good for me," Alec admitted. "And that you're just going to break my heart again. I mean, he shouldn't have said that, he doesn't have a say in our relationship, but he's just looking out for me and he doesn't want me to be hurt again—he's just being the best friend he always is— and it means a lot that he cares so much and—"

"I get it," Magnus cut him off.

"What?"

"I get it," Magnus repeated. "He has every right to think that. As much as I hate to admit it, Goldilocks is right. I broke your heart, and yours and their trust. It's going to take me a while to gain that back."

Magnus put his hand on Alec's cheek, his thumb brushing Alec's cheek. The touch was soft, warm, safe… and Alec leaned into it. "And I'm just going to have to prove to them that I won't make the same mistake twice."

Alec sighed. "What did I ever do to deserve such a wonderful boyfriend?"

Magnus grinned his signature grin. "I ask myself that everyday," he replied, pulling Alec in for another kiss. When they separated a moment later, he added, "Now, come on. It's warm outside for a February, and I'm not going to waste it cooped up in this castle."

He grabbed Alec's hand, their fingers intertwining in a symphony of white and caramel.

Magnus had taken Alec to what he claimed was his favorite spot by the Black Lake. As Alec sat between Magnus's legs, leaning against his chest, he could see why. From where they sat, the lake expanded in front of them, and a little ways after it ended were the mountains. From where they were sitting, they would have the perfect view of the sunset if they chose to stay until then. There were a few trees around them, much like the one Magnus was leaning against, which were perfect for those hot sunny days in June or early September. When the sun was high, one could be shaded while still enjoying the summer weather.

Alec closed his eyes, trying to imagine the scene in the summer, with the green grass around the lake, the water sparkling with the sunlight, the sky a crystal blue with the occasional white cloud passing by.

Beautiful.

Alec felt Magnus's arms tighten, pulling him closer to Magnus. Magnus rested his head on Alec's shoulder, placing a quick peck on his cheek.

"So, what do you think?" Magnus asked him.

"It's beautiful. I can't believe I've never been here in all my seven years! You'd think I was a first year."

Alec felt Magnus laugh more than he heard it, the vibrations traveling through his body, the sound a mere whisper in his ear.

They both watched the small waves of the lake in silence for a moment before Magnus spoke up.

"Have I ever told you the story of how I saved Raphael from drowning in the lake?" he asked.

Alec look at him incredulously. "Did you, now?"

Magnus nodded. "Yep. It was my fourth year, and it was his first. Him and the other first years thought it would be fun to get in some of the boats and see if they could find the Giant Squid. They were trying to prove to some other first years that the Giant squid was real, and not just a myth. So, Raphael and two others hopped in three boats, one for each, and sailed out to the middle of the lake."

"They must've been there for hours before Raphael's friends decided to head back. But Raphael was quite stubborn and said he wouldn't leave until he saw it. So he stayed out in the middle of the lake."

"By then, my friends had gathered to see if the squid would appear. We knew of the squid's existence, but we were mostly there to see the young boy's reaction, and because we were walking by and had nothing better planned."

"Suddenly, he leaned further over his boat, looking into the water before looking up, joy written all over his face. 'I saw it!' he yelled. He looked over agin, but this time he leaned too far. The boat tipped over, dumping Raphael in the water with a splash."

"For a moment, we all just laughed at his ridiculous display. But then I noticed him struggling, and it clicked. He couldn't swim. So I did the only thing that seemed logical at the moment: I swam into the lake. Luckily, he wasn't that far from where I was so I was just able to get him out in time."

"And so began our friendship," Magnus finished with a air of finality, as if he were a storyteller.

"I never knew you were so heroic," Alec teased.

"You weren't supposed to," Magnus said. "It was supposed to be a secret. You see, I'm secretly a superhero."

Alec laughed. "Don't worry, your secret is safe with me," he swore. "So, you go around saving civilians from the everyday evils of the world?"

"Yep."

"So, what does that make me?"

Magnus smirked. "Well, every superhero needs a damsel in distress."

Alec punched his arm lightly, Magnus feigning hurt before smiling again.

"Just kidding," he said, turning his head down to kiss Alec's neck softly before placing one on his cheek. By then, Alec had turned his head to meet Magnus's for a kiss. Alec could feel Magus smile into the kiss, and he could feel himself smile in response. Everything seemed right for once. Alec wanted to live in that moment forever.

"Well, aren't you two just adorable," a sarcastic voice said from behind them.

Guess we can't always get what we wish for.

Alec turned his head towards the voice of the person he least wanted so see. The person with silver-blonde hair and bright green eyes, with skin about the same shade as his own.

Camille.

Did you think she was done? Of course not, she's Camille!

Anyways, once again, my new story "Something Good" is up if you want to read it... and let me know what you think, maybe? Thanks in advanced, and thanks to you all for the lovely reviews and the follows and favorites. you guys are amazing, thank you so much for your support. This time last year, I would have never thought to start writing anything because I thought I couldn't write, but you guys opened me to a world of experiences and opportunities to just let my imagination run wild. It's a great way to improve my writing, and I found a new passion of mine. So, thank you all so much :)