Chapter 12: Blood and Hope

Disclaimer: Not mine

WARNING: Includes some violence and language that some may find offensive

POV: Alec

I turned away from Magnus as quickly as I could but I still saw Magnus' hurt look, part of me knew I should have stayed and talked to him but the other part of me knew that I'd made the right decision. If I had stayed and listened then I would have just forgiven him but as sorry as he looks, I'm not sure he deserves to be forgiven.

"You're about to walk into your car" said a voice behind me, I snapped out of my daze just in time to avoid walking into my car.

"What do you want Jordan?" I said turning around to see Jordan with a worried expression on his face.

"I talked to Magnus" was all Jordan replied and I felt my shoulders instantly go tense "You should at least listen to him you know"

"No" I said "Not right now" I unlocked my car and chucked my bag inside, Jordan still hadn't moved and was still looking at me with the same expression.

"Just think about it ok" Jordan said "He's worth it" I raised my eyebrows at him and he gave me an annoyed look.

"Don't give me that look" Jordan snapped "All I'm saying is that he's made you really happy the last while, surely you can at least listen to him" his voice was gentle which just made me feel worse.

"Your right" I admitted just as I saw Magnus walk out of the school, he looked in my direction and gave a strained smile but hopeful smile; despite myself the corners of my mouth tilted up into a slight smile.

"Of course I'm right" Jordan said and I raised my eyebrows at him again "Just have some space but don't leave it to late to talk to Magnus" With that he left me in the empty parking lot. I was driving home when I decided to go to Java Jones instead; I ordered a coffee and sat down to think.

"What are you doing here fag?" said a nasty voice beside me and I looked into the eyes of Sebastian Morganstern. Behind him were Nate Grey and someone else I didn't recognize, I only knew Nate because I used to be friends with his sister Tessa Grey in high school.

"What does it look like?" I snapped and he laughed "Just leave me alone Jonathan" Within seconds my head was smashed into the table and a jolt of pain flew though my head.

"Don't call me that fag" Sebastian snarled "You're lucky we're in a public place otherwise I'd beat you to a pulp" The hand holding my head down on the table was tugged off and I looked up to see Tessa holding Sebastian's arm so tight that her nails were digging into his skin.

"Leave Alec alone" she said calmly "He didn't do anything to deserve you pounding his head onto the table so just leave" Sebastian, Nate and the guy I didn't know looked at each other before glaring in my direction and leaving.

"Sorry about my brother and his gang" Tessa said and I shrugged "You have blood on the side of your face" I touched my face and fair enough, it came away red.

"I'll be okay" I said "I'll just clean up at home" I grabbed my coffee, thanked Tessa and left. I could feel all of the eyes on me as I left but I acted like I didn't know anyone was looking. I got into my car but it wouldn't start, I tried for half an hour before I grabbed my stuff, locked the car again and started walking. I was ten minutes away from home when I heard footsteps and laughing from behind me so I speed up but the footsteps just got closer.

"Well now were not in a public place are we?" said the voice of Sebastian from behind me "Time to have some fun with the fag" Before I knew what was happening I was slammed against the closest building, Nate tied my hand together and started pushing me towards a alleyway. I tried to get out of Nate's grip but he was to strong. When we reached the darkness of the alleyway I was pushed to the ground, my sight started to blur from blood lost but I still fought it; I couldn't let them see that I was weak.

"What should we do with him boys?" Sebastian asked and I saw Nate look at me with an evil glint in his eye, out of the corner of my eye I saw Sebastian draw a knife from his belt and I started to panic.

"Why don't we teach him a lesson" Sebastian said while handing the knife to Nate, I didn't know what he was going do with the knife but I didn't want to find out. I tried to roll but Sebastian caught me with his foot, sneering Nate bent down next to me and slid the knife across my skin lightly.

"Scared yet?" Nate sneered and I bit back a scream as he dug the knife into my forearm making a thin red line. I began to feel dizzy but refused to show any pain in front of them.

"Look at me" Nate demanded "I want to see your face while I cut you" when I didn't face him he kicked me in the stomach and a shock wave of pain went though me. I heard more laughing and Nate flicked the knife quickly but deeply across my other arm and I bit my lip making it bleed, after that I couldn't take it any longer and I blacked out.

"Alec darling" said a distant voice that sounded oddly familiar "Please come back to me" I opened my eyes but had to close them again as bright lights temporally blinded me.

"Where am I?" I mumbled trying to get up but tanned hands pushed me back onto the bed.

"Stay down darling" said a gentle voice "You're in the hospital" I managed to open my eyes again and I turned my head to see who was next to me.

"Magnus?" I asked and coughed, Magnus poured me a glass of water and I drank it all down in one go.

"Careful darling" Magnus said taking his hand in mine "You'll choke" i smiled at Magnus but it faded as I saw his appearance. His usually glittery spiked hair ran down his back looking dirty and unwashed, his face was completely makeup free and there were huge bags under his eyes.

"How did I get here?" I asked and Magnus squeezed my hand in a confronting way, his eyes held troubles look.

"I saw that you had left your car at Java Jones so I went looking for you and when I did find you" Magnus broke off and took a deep breath and continued "You were lying in a poodle of your own blood with scars all over your arm" A tear slide down his check and I reached up to wipe it but a sharp pain bolted through me.

"Careful Alexander" Magnus said "You were beaten quite hard" I slowly pushed myself into a sitting position wincing and Magnus shook his head at me.

"Come sit with me" I said patting the space besides me, Magnus raised his eyebrows but sat down next to me.

"Does this mean I'm forgiven?" Magnus asked and I looked at him, he looked so hopeful and I didn't want to dash his hopes but I still wasn't sure.

"I don't know Magnus" I said and his face fell "Trust me I do want to forgive you but I don't want to be lied to again" Magnus grabbed my hands and looked me right in the eyes.

"Listen Alec, I didn't kiss Woolsey ok" he said and I tried to figure out if he was lying or not " He kissed me and I promise I'm not lying" Magnus looked scared as if he thought I was going to push him away.

"But why would he do that?" I asked and Magnus shrugged his shoulders "Can I trust you Magnus because I do want to trust you"

"Yes you can" Magnus said "Please can we try this again?" Magnus was nearly begging and unable to resist pulled Magnus towards me and our lips crashed together.

"Yes we can" I said breathlessly when we finely broke apart and Magnus smiled wider then I'd ever seen him smile.

"I love you so much" Magnus said froze as soon as the words left his mouth, I smiled and kissed him.

"I love you too Mags" I said and Magnus smiled again, he pulled me into him and I melted into him; I'd never been so happy in my life.