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Alec and Isabelle paced around Alec's living room waiting for the rest to arrive. They had decided to meet at Alec's apartment because it was the only apartment the press didn't know about. Everyone knew where the famous designer lived as well as the teen actor…and people were starting to know that Izzy lived with the soon-to-be pop star…So Alec's place was the most likely place that they wouldn't be disturbed.
Alec had called Jace and Magnus and told them to come to his place so they could discuss the whole situation. He had also called Simon and Clary because being the partners of the other two Lightwood kids they deserved to be part of the decision. Meanwhile, Isabelle had been trying to fix her make up and make all the tear strains disappear. It had been hard, but she managed it making her face look flawless like always…of course, there was always certain sadness in her eyes that could be seen clearly if you looked at her in the eyes, and she now had an arm around her stomach protectively.
"OMG" Izzy said for the millionth time "I can't do this…"
"Izzy, calm down" Alec sighed
"Why did you called Simon?!" Izzy exclaimed "I can't tell him!"
"He already knows…and I guess it would be nice if he heard it from you"
"But what am I going to say?!" Izzy cried "He'll dump me…and I'll be a teenager single mom!"
"Isabelle Lightwood!" Alec exclaimed finally getting his sister's attention "It all is going to be alright"
Just then the doorbell rang letting the two siblings know that who they were waiting for. Alec buzzed them all up and a few minutes later the group of 4 teenagers walked inside. First came Jace and Clary holding hands, but Jace had a stern look on his face. Simon walked next, looking down at his shoes and not daring to look at anyone in the eyes. Magnus was the last one to walk inside the flat. He looked magnificent like always. His clothes were of bright colors and with the glitter that could never be missed in all of Magnus's outfits.
"Thank you all for coming" Alec spoke as he closed the door.
"You called" Jace shrugged "Why are we here anyways?"
"We need a plan" Alec said "To solve all of this mess"
"What is there to solve?" Magnus asked "I mean, you can't deny all they said…"
"We can make it look better" Alec said "They just know part of the truth…I think if we tell the complete story-"
"What? So you're suggesting I tell everyone about my father?!" Jace exclaimed rage on his eyes "I'm not doing that Alec!"
"I don't mean everything" Alec sighed "You can tell your point of everything…You have an interview coming up, right?"
"In two days" Jace nodded grimly
"They are bond to ask him about it" Clary said sadly
"And what am I supposed to say?!" Jace snapped "I can't deny it since they seem to have a reliable source and I'll just look like a liar!"
"Not deny it" Alec shook his head
"Tell everyone the truth" Izzy said "If your fans see a vulnerable side of you they'll just love you more"
"Vulnerable side?!" Jace exclaimed "You're crazy if you think I'll take my past a charity act!"
"It doesn't need to be a charity act!" Alec exclaimed "I have a plan and I'll explain it only if you let me!"
Clary squeezed her boyfriend's hand reassuring but Jace just pulled away. He crossed his arms against his chest and looked away. He grumbled something unintelligent, but Alec took it as a hint to explain his plan. He sighed and took out his laptop, opening it in a web page of some kind of house for kids who were taken away from their homes by the state because of it being an abusive house…
"What is that?" Jace said looking at the web page
"New York Institute" Alec said "It's some kind of home for foster kids who were taken away from their abusive house"
"And what exactly is your plan?" Jace asked raising an eyebrow
"You donate some money" Alec said "We could arrange a meeting at the Institute and you go and talk to the kids and donate some money"
"That is a charity act!" Jace snapped
"But it wouldn't be towards you" Alec said "You would be using your past to help others who went and are going through the same"
"And how exactly will that solve my problem?"
"Everyone will see you as the good and strong guy you are" Clary said earning a nod from Alec. She smiled gently at his boyfriend "Think about it…right now everyone sees you as the poor guy who got abused. But what if they now see you as the guy who was abused but used that to help others? You would seem like a hero!"
"It would help me get some votes from my fans" Jace said considering the idea
"Doing charity acts always helps you gain some fame" Alec nodded.
"If you're going to make it just for the fame, then don't" Magnus said suddenly, his voice cold and sharp "Those kids don't need the pity of famous people who will only be nice to them for fame"
"It isn't just for the fame" Alec said softly "But it would help Jace's career…"
"Find another way!" Magnus snapped surprising everyone "I won't let you use those kids to get more fans! They deserve better"
"What is your problem Sparkles?!" Jace snapped glaring
"My problem is that I know how those kids will feel" Magnus snapped "You were lucky for what you went through and using that to get more fame is just low!"
"Magnus don't say that" Alec pleaded, but his boyfriend ignored him or didn't hear him.
"Lucky?! How is being from an abusive house considered lucky?!" Jace exclaimed, rage clear in his voice.
Both men stepped closer, glaring daggers at each other, daring each other to say something else so the real fight could start. Alec stood up suddenly, standing between both of them and stopping them from the fight that they were about to start.
"That's enough" Alec said
"Tell that to golden boy!" Magnus snapped "The little bastard doesn't know how to appreciate what he had!"
"Appreciate what I had?!" Jace snapped "You want me to be fucking thankful for living ten years with a psychotic father who thought he could raise me by beating me?!"
"Awn is your ego bruised by some beatings?" Magnus mocked "Stop being a princess and snap out of it!"
"Magnus!" Alec exclaimed "Stop it!"
"Stop it?! I'm not stopping!" Magnus glared at his boyfriend "You hardly know what those kids went through! Some of them went through things you would never be able to handle!"
"And I guess you know by experience?" Jace scoffed crossing his arms
"Jace" Alec warned his brother but he was ignored
"As a matter of fact, I do" Magnus frowned "My mother killed herself when I was 10 years old. My father blamed me and he tried to drown me! I lived in foster houses until I turned 18…"
The room went silent as Magnus finished talking. Everyone was shocked at what Magnus had just told…and he said so normal. His voice was cold and monotone, but he said it with no feeling behind his voice…it was as if he didn't feel anything about it.
Alec, however, knew otherwise. Magnus masked his feelings pretty well…he had been doing it since he was a small kid and now it was like a second nature to him. Alec knew best, though. He knew how much his past affected Magnus and he suddenly felt sorry because Jace had somehow forced Magnus to tell everyone.
"So don't tell me, Goldilocks, that you know what they are feeling" Magnus said glaring at Jace as he broke the silence "You might know a bit…but you were lucky a loving family adopted you. Those kids don't need your pity, so if you'll do it just for fame, save it"
Silence fell over the room once again. Jace and Magnus were glaring at each other, but Jace hadn't answered to what Magnus had said. Magnus was fuming with anger, but he was clearly trying to calm down.
Alec decided it was the best time to break the tension and get them all a break.
"Why don't we get some air?" Alec asked softly "we're obviously all stressed"
"Yeah" Clary agreed "Plus we all have our own issues to solve"
Isabelle's eyes traveled to Simon who still refused to look at anyone in the eye. Alec smiled sadly at his sister. She turned to him and Alec nodded softly at her. She nodded back and went to talk to Simon on the far side of the room. Clary and Jace moved to the kitchen as Clary tried to get Jace to calm down. That only left Magnus and Alec.
"Come on"
Alec guided his boyfriend towards his studio and he closed the door behind him. He sighed as he leaned against the door. Magnus still looked really pissed and he just went to look outside the windows.
"You took his side" Magnus spoke softly after a long silence
"What are you talking about?" Alec asked confused
"Jace" Magnus answered "you took his side"
"What? When?!" Alec asked frowning
"Back there!" Magnus snapped "He insulted me right there and you defended him!"
"I didn't" Alec sighed
"You did and you know it!" Magnus said frowning "You knew about my parents yet you let him say those things!"
"I tried to warn him!" Alec exclaimed
"You did not!" Magnus cried turning to look at his boyfriend with angry but hurt eyes "You told ME to stop…but you didn't say anything to him"
"Look Magnus, I'm sorry" Alec sighed "But it really is no big deal-"
"It is for me!" Magnus exclaimed "I trusted you with my secret…and you let Jace mock me about it! I had to tell all of them about it!"
"I didn't force you to tell them!" Alec snapped
"As my boyfriend you should have defended me!" Magnus said "I'm very capable of doing it myself…but it would have been nice since you are my boyfriend…or are you going to deny that too?"
"Magnus what are you talking about?" Alec sighed
"Our relationship" Magnus said "You're denying it…"
"I am not!" Alec exclaimed
"You can't even stand next to me when your siblings are in the room!" Magnus cried "Your siblings who already know about us!"
"It isn't easy for me!" Alec cried throwing his arms in the air "I don't know why you're making a big deal out of it! You said you understood! You said you would wait!"
"But Alec we have no time!" Magnus cried "Our relationship is all over the news! What are you going to do about it? Deny it?"
"I can't tell the world" Alec said shaking his head "I'm not ready"
"Alec this is ridiculous!" Magnus exclaimed "Have you heard what they are saying?! They LOVE US! Gay couples are what is on these days in fashion!"
"Our relationship is not some trend Magnus!" Alec snapped glaring at the sparkly designer
"I'm not saying that" Magnus shook his head "I'm saying you're scared of something that is not out there"
"Magnus, I can't do this" Alec said looking away "Not now…there are more things that I need to take care of"
"Fine!" Magnus snapped "If you think other things are more important than your relationship then I guess it isn't as important to you as I thought it was!"
"I never said that" Alec said running his hands through his hair
"That's what you meant" Magnus said sadly "Until you start acknowledging my existence, then I'll start acknowledging yours"
With that Magnus spun around, opening the door and walking out of the room leaving a wide-eyed and broken Alec behind.
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