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Magnus told Alec to take the boys in the hall while he cleaned the room. He took the picture of his dead wife and sighed. The dentist hoped the matter wasn't serious as he was thinking. So what if the kids faught with each other. Many children don't get along and they ought to become friends one day since both were in same class. Magnus decided to talk about it with Alec after dinner

The said dinner was very awkward for Magnus and Alec. With every bite that was chewed, they could literally feel the tension in the room. Rafael would make loud noises with the spoon on his plate to show how mad he was while Max gobbled down his share of food so he could go back home as soon as possible.

After dinner Magnus served cake to the boys and asked them to watch television while he and Alec would talk in the kitchen. The moment Magnus walked in, Alec held his hand out "I'm so sorry Magnus. Please don't be mad at me"

Magnus screwed his face in confusion "Why would I be mad Alexander?"

"I knew Rafael and Max don't get along but still I agreed with your dinner plans" Alec confessed with downcast eyes and guilty face. Magnus came forward and gently caught Alec's hands in his "Look at me Alexander"

Alec looked up and was surprised to see Magnus smile at him. The dentist squeezed his hands in comfort "Calm down okay. I'm not at all mad. They are kids Alexander. So what if they fight"

"At all times?"

"They seriously can't be fighting all the times"

"Magnus I'm not kidding. Max and Rafael always fight in the class. They bicker a lot and sometimes even indulge in hand to hand combat"

Magnus tried to stifle his laugh. Alec glared but continued "It's like...like they hate each other"

"But why?"

Alec shrugged "I don't know"

"Well did you ask them?"

Alec blinked. Ofcourse you have to talk to your child if something was bothering him, thought Alec. Why did it never occur to him before. Suddenly things were looking bright for him. Magnus lifted all the heavy weight from his shoulders. He was worrying for no reason. The teacher chuckled "It never crossed my mind. You're right. I should've asked them why do they keep fighting. I'm sorry" Magnus waved him off "It's hardly your fault. Yes we have to be careful with them but you cannot rely our relationship on their behaviour"

"Our relationship?" Alec asked softly

Magnus blushed avoiding Alec's eyes. Maybe it was too soon to say he loved him. He also didn't want to scare Alec off when he was already worried about their boys constant fighting "Well...I thought..." he closed his eyes but then opened them with confidence "Here's the thing. I do like you a lot and I don't want this get over so soon just because our kids don't get along"

"I don't want this to get over also Magnus but there is something you should know before we go any further" Alec held Magnus's hand and saw him give a nod "Sure Alexander. I'm all ears"

"Max...he is not my son"

Magnus was shocked at the words "What?"

"His parents, my cousins...they died in a car accident when he was only six months old. My parents were thinking of sending him to an orphanage..I just couldn't ... when I held him in my arms, he caught my thumb with his tiny fingers...I just knew he wanted me. I love him so much. Max is my life Magnus. I did do anything to see him happy"

Magnus's eyes shone with tears "Alexander.."

"I know I behaving like an emotional fool and if you want to end..." Alec's words were cut off by Magnus pressing his finger on his lips "You've a wonderful heart Alexander. I'm so proud of you. You just raised your position in my heart"

Alec let out a watery laugh and blinked back his own tears "Thank you. Please don't tell anybody or Max that he is not my son. He will..."

A loud gasp

Magnus and Alec turned around to see Rafael standing on the entrance of the kitchen. Before any of the father could stop him, the boy ran towards the hall

Alec's heart sank in his stomach. He knew what Rafael was going to do "Magnus please stop him!" Magnus nodded and both ran behind the boy but were few seconds late when they heard Rafael yell at Max "Mr Lightwood is not your father!"

Alec froze when he saw Max's hand stopped in mid air with piece of cake still in hand "What?" asked Max looking at his father

"I just heard Mr Lightwood say to papa. He said you are not his son" Rafael didn't even know what he was doing but seeing the shock look on Max's face, the boy felt satisfied and thought he punished Max for breaking his frame

"Rafael!" Magnus raised his voice and saw his son jump with fear. Max placed the plate down and got up from the couch "Dad what is he talking about?"

"Nothing sweetie" Alec quickly hunched down to his level "We were just talking..."

"But Rafael said you told I'm not your son" Max took a step back "Is it true?" his eyes shone with tears and it shattered Alec's heart. He bit back his own eyes and cupped his son's face "No Maxie. I'm your father and you are my son"

"Is it true?" Max cried harder

"Max please listen to me baby"

"Tell me!"

Alec couldn't do this. He couldn't lie to his son anymore. He had to tell him the truth. The father gave a small nod "I'm sorry baby. I should've told you before but..."

Max's eyes widened. He pushed Alec with both hands and ran out of the house "Max! Come back! Max!" Alec called out again "Max wait!"

"Alexander go after him" said Magnus but Alec had already reached the door. He ran after Alec and saw him disappear around the hallway and down the stairs. He stared at the empty corridor, mind trying to process what the hell just happened. This evening turned out to be a disaster for everyone. He felt bad for Max and hoped Alec will be able to calm him down.

Magnus walked back in and saw Rafael still standing on the same place "You young man are in so much trouble" he yelled, anger buliding in him. Rafael shook with fear "I'm sorry papa"

"Sorry isn't enough! Do you even realise what have you done? What if someone comes to you and says I'm not your papa. How would you feel about it huh?" Magnus tried to make Rafael understand his mistake

Rafael started crying. He had never seen his father this angry before. The boy feared his father would never talk to him again "But you are my papa" he hicupped "Please papa...be my papa... I'm sorry"

Magnus's heart clenched painfully on seeing tears in his son's eyes. Though unknowingly his son had ruined the most important day of his life, he still couldn't blame him. He took a deep breath and walked towards his son. The father took the boy in his arms and hugged him tightly "Yes Rafael I'm your papa but what you did was wrong sweet pea. Didn't you see how sad Max and Alexa..Mr Lightwood were?"

"I'm sorry papa"

Magnus rubbed Rafael's back "I'm sorry too angel. I shouldn't have yelled at you" he picked up his son and walked towards his room wondering what was going on with Alec and Max. He wouldn't be surprised if Alec decided not to talk to him again.

ALEC'S HOUSE

"Maxie do you want some ice cream?" Alec asked bringing the bowl next to his son. His heart nearly gave out when Max had ran in the middle of the road and almost got hit by a car. Few seconds late and he would have lost his son forever. After that Max had gone awfully quite. No matter how many times Alec tried to talk to him, the boy wouldn't reply. Alec felt like his small happy world had come to a halt.

Alec brought Max to their home and made him sit on the couch. He tried hard not to cry with his son who's eyes hadn't stopped shedding tears "It's your favourite flavour"

Max remained silent

"Okay then...ah how about we watch some TV...your favourite Doraemon huh?"

No response

Alec's voice became thick as he gulped down the painful lump "Wanna...wanna call aunt Izzy or uncle Jace? They'll come play with you"

Nothing

Alec bit his quivering lips. He hated seeing Max in pain. His baby boy had gone so quite. He knew his son was hurting and wished he could bring back the smile on his face. Alec thought about the left over cake in the fridge. Yes Max loved cakes. This might work. In an attempt to make his son happy, Alec got up hurriedly and bumped his knee on the table "Ouch!" he yelped in pain

"Dad!" Max got off the couch with worry and stood near his father "Did you get hurt?" Alec stared at the boy "Call me again"

"Dad"

"Again Maxie"

"D...Dad"

"Will you always call me Dad?"

Max nodded and lunched at Alec's legs, wrapping his arms "Daddy!" His father bend down and took the boy in his arms "Yes Max. I'm your Daddy and I'll always be your Daddy"

"Daddy will you tell me about my..." Max's voice trailed off. Alec understood he was asking about his real parents "I'll tell you about them Max but not today. When you become a big boy, Daddy will tell you everything"

"Okay" Max nodded and hid his face under Alec's neck. Alec then showered small kisses all over Max's face "I love you so much Maxie"

Max gave a kiss on Alec's cheek "Maxie loves you too Daddy"

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