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I pressed the buzzer again but still received no answer.

I guess he really isn't home. I thought with a sigh. But I really wanted to see him. It had been hard to get out of the house too.

Maybe I could... I fished the key he gave me out of my pocket.

He gave it to me so he wouldn't mind if I come in and wait for him. Right?

Before I had time to over think things I opened the door.

I entered the building and looked at the stairs with dread.

I hadn't thought about that. I put the crutches on the first stair and tested it by hopping on it. It seemed good enough. As long as I go slowly it should be alright.

As I started walking-well hopping actually-up the stairs I remembered my conversation with Izzy when I had finally fully woken up.

I opened my eyes and was relieved to see that the room wasn't spinning anymore.

My body was still sore but not too painfully so.

"You're awake!" I heard a familiar voice say beside me.

I looked at my right and saw Izzy sitting there.

But no Magnus. I observed sadly.

I opened my mouth to ask where he was when I stopped myself.

That would be too suspicious. And he did say that there was a chance he wouldn't be here.

"How are you feeling?" She asked me softly.

"Better. It doesn't hurt so much anymore." I moved a little on the bed to emphasize my point.

"Good." She smiled relieved. "Your Warlock seems to have done a great job."

My Warlock?! I thought turning white. Does she know?! I looked at her face more closely. No. She doesn't. She wouldn't say it so calmly if she did. Relief flooded through my body. Good.

I had almost had a heart attack for a second there.

"Jace kicked him out by the way." She said after a minute.

"What?" Jace did what?!

"The Warlock. He wanted to stay and make sure you were really ok but Jace didn't like that." She explained rolling her eyes in annoyance. "He didn't want to risk you getting hurt so he kicked him out."

Jace was worried… What?! He kicked Magnus out?! Shit, they met! This isn't good. Jace will ask questions I can't give him answers to. And Magnus already disliked Jace. This isn't good. Did they argue?! What I stupid question. I snorted. Of course they did. They both have egos as big as this planet. Not to mention prides. I am surprised they were able to be in the same room and stay alive.

"Alec?!" Izzy called me a little worried. Bringing me out off my thoughts.

"Yes?"

"Did you hear me?" She was looking at me funny.

"What? Sorry. No."

"I said that it was a good thing you have his number. How did you get it anyway?" She looked genuinely interested.

I didn't say anything. How do I answer that?!

"I am not judging." She said quickly. "It was just surprising that you know him. And by how fast he came, it seems that you know each other well."

"Not really." I lied. Trying to think of a good enough excuse. "We met a while ago, he helped me a few times and said to call if I needed his help again."

"Helped you with what?"

"Healing." I answered quickly.

Well, it isn't a complete lie. He has healed me before. It just isn't the reason why I have his phone number. But she doesn't need to know that.

"So this isn't the first time?" She looked surprised.

"Considering that I have Jace for a parabatai, no it isn't." I answered, remembering what Magnus told me at the cafe.

Wow. That seems like ages ago now.

"You must pay him a lot. I hear he's not cheap."

I just nodded hoping she leaves it at that.

And she did. But after a minute of silence she slightly jumped in her chair. "Oh! I just remembered. I asked him about the payment before he left but he told me that you two already have some kind of a deal and that he will talk that out with you."

A light blush colored my cheeks.

Dammit. Please don't notice. I thought desperately.

Luckily she was too caught up in her thoughts to.

I let out a relieved breath.

"Shame he isn't single." She smiled at me. "You two would have made a cute couple."

I turned red at her comment. "Izzy…"

"Yes. Yes. I know. You are not fond of Downworlders." She said thinking that my cheeks were red from anger. "But you can't deny it."

I stayed silent and she got up after a minute. "I better go tell Jace you are awake. He wants to talk with you."

I smiled at her while she left. A small fake smile while I was freaking out on the inside.

Shit. Jace will have so many questions. How can I answer them all and not be suspicious?

My thoughts snapped back to the present as I reached his apartment door.

I reached into my pocket again and pulled out the key with shaking hands.

He told me to come whenever. I thought. But will he get angry because I came while he isn't home?

I unlocked the door, my heart beating fast as it clicked open.

No turning back now.

I stepped inside and closed the door behind me. The click echoed through the silent loft.

Why did I come here again?!

My legs were screaming in pain from ascending so many stairs at one time.

With a sigh I slowly made my way to the living room. I put my crutches down by the couch and sat down, looking around.

What now? What do I do until he gets back?

I noticed something moving in the corner of my eye.

Just as I turned my head to look, something small, white, and furry ran into my legs.

"Chairman Meow?!" I smiled and picked him up as he meowed softly. "I forgot about you."

He nuzzled into my stomach purring endlessly.

"You really like to cuddle, huh?" I smiled while petting him. "Church is more into biting than cuddling but you are really cute."

He just continued purring and arched into my touch.

I laid down so that we could both be more comfortable.

"I like cats but he doesn't seem to like me." I mused. "He likes Jace though."

The thought of Jace made me remember our talk from a few days ago.

Jace stormed into the room. "What's with the Downworlder Alec?!" He asked accusingly.

No Hello. No how are you. Just straight to the questioning.

I just looked at him. What am I suppose to say? I am not used to lying to him. Well, not when he asks me a direct question anyway.

"What?! You can't talk now?" He was standing by my bed. The same place where Magnus was when I first woke up. I suddenly felt guilty thinking about Magnus in front of Jace.

"Say something!" He almost yelled. "You are the one who hates them the most, remember?! And now Izzy tells me that she called him at your request. That you have his number. I want you to explain. So talk!"

"I don't hate them." I whispered. It was true. I had never hated them but I wasn't fond of them either. He opened his mouth to argue so I lied quickly. "And I have his number for emergencies."

"Emergencies?"

"Yes. For when I need healing."

"So, this isn't the first time you called him."

"Of course not. Don't tell me you didn't notice how fast that gash on my back healed." I said jokingly, trying to change the subject and avoid the hard questions.

"The iratze healed you." He said but I could see that he was starting to doubt it now.

"The iratze was too slow. If I had used that to heal me alone, I would have been laying in bed for at least three days."

"You could have called me to draw another one instead of letting him see you so vulnerable. He could have killed you."

"No, he wouldn't." I said with utmost certainty. He seemed like he was going to argue so I continued, "As long as he get's paid, it's fine."

"Paid?! And how do you pay him anyway?"

"With money." I said, hoping he will finally stop prying.

"How much money? He is very expensive. If you drained your whole bank account it wouldn't be enough for a normal healing and definitely not for what he did the other day."

I want Izzy back. I thought. She trusts me more than this.

"We have a deal. Don't worry about it." I said avoiding his eyes.

"A deal?!" He raised his eyebrows in question.

"Yes, a deal. Now let it go. I have it all under control."

"I hope you do." He was slowly starting to calming down. I could now see real concern in his eyes. "If anything happens you will call me, right?"

"Of course." I lied again. "Don't worry."

"Fine. I trust your judgment. For now."

The sound of the front door opening brought me back out off my thoughts.

My heart beat sped up out of nervousness and expectation.

"Chairman Meow?!" Magnus called starting to walk towards the living room. "Don't tell me you ran away again."

I wanted to sit up but the cat was sleeping on my chest, preventing me from doing so without startling him.

"Chairman?!" He entered the room and stopped in surprise.

"Hey." I said with a blush. I slowly sat up and moved the sleeping cat into my lap. "Sorry for intruding like this. I just wanted to see you but you weren't here so I remembered the key and decided to wait for you. Sorry. If you want me to go I'll-"

"No." He said coming out of his initial shock and walking towards me. "No need to apologize. I gave you the key, didn't I?" He smiled as he sat down next to me. "I love having you here when I come home. It's been a long time since I had someone-other than Chairman-wait for me. It's a nice feeling."

I smiled shyly as he leaned forward and kissed me.

"Hello." He grinned after the kiss.

"Hey." I repeated a little breathlessly.

"I missed you." He rested his forehead on mine.

"Missed you too."

"How are you healing?" He asked with concern in his voice.

"Good. Thanks to you. I won't even need the crutches anymore in a day or two."

"That's good. I'm glad you're alright."

"I hope you don't mind." I started after a minute of comfortable silence. "But I think I won't be able to get up for at least a few more hours."

He laughed. "Darling, after four days without as much as a phone call, I am not letting you go anytime soon."

I blushed. Feeling guilty for that and he kissed me again.

Chairman meowed from my lap wanting my attention back on him.

I laughed seeing Magnus glare at his cat in return.

"I know I said it's a good thing that he likes you but this is a little too much." He picked him up from my lap.

"Don't be like that. He's your cat."

"Yes, he is. But he is also trying to steal my boyfriend, which is unforgivable."

I laughed again. "Don't worry. He won't steal me from you." I kissed him. "I just love playing with him. I never had a cat to cuddle with." I admitted petting Chairman.

"What about Church?" He asked confused. "Isn't he your cat?"

"Church is The Institute's cat. And he only seems to like Jace. Me, he likes biting."

He laughed. "I guess he hasn't changed at all. Still as stubborn as ever. "

"You knew him from before?" I asked surprised.

"I've known a lot of creatures. Even stubborn cats." He said and then smiled. "Well, at least Chairman likes you. A little too much for my taste but I think I can learn to live with that."

I laughed. "No need to get jealous. Most of my attention will always be on you."

"Glad to hear that." He purred and kissed me.

After a lot of more kissing and talking it was time for me to get going.

"Are you sure you can't stay a little longer?" He asked while giving me my crutches.

"Yes, I am." I said standing up with Magnus's help. "Izzy and Jace are getting suspicious as it is. No need to give them even more reason to be."

"Fine. Fine. I will let you leave but I need to ask you something first."

"What?"

"I'm having a party on Friday night. Will you come?"

"A party. For what?"

"Chairman Meow's birthday." He answered simply.

"You are throwing a party for your cat's birthday?" I asked unbelievingly.

Who does that? I thought. Well, apparently Magnus does.

"Yes of course. Three times a year."

"Why three times a year?"

"Well, I don't actually know when his birthday is so I just throw a few. One of those times should at least come close to the actual date."

I laughed. "Of course."

"Anyway, all of my parties are magnificent and extremely popular so my guests don't actually care about why there is a party as long as there is one." He explained. "So, will you come?"

"I don't like parties that much." I admitted, now standing by the door.

"I will make sure you love this one." He said with a grin.

"I still don't know. Don't you think your other guests will have a problem with a Shadowhunter around?"

"Then they can leave or get turned into rats. It depends on what mood I'm in. And if you're here I will most definitely be in a good one."

I stayed silent. Still not sure if I should agree to come or not.

"Come on Alexander. What is the point of having you if I can't even show your hot ass off?" He whined.

I blushed at that and stuttered something.

"I promise there won't be anyone you know there."

"Fine." I agreed with a sigh.

He grinned and kissed me. "Good. Now you can go."

He opened the door for me and kissed me one more time before I stepped out.

"Goodbye darling. Consider your debt paid." He called after me.

I blushed. "Bye."

Did you like it? Tell me what you think.

The next chapter is the party so it will be fun. And a lot of things will happen. But it will maybe take me a few days to write it so be patient.