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"..and then Daddy, Rafael took his handkerchief and tied it on my hand" Max raised his hand to show the wound. The boy currently laid on the bed with Alec next to him who was softly running his fingers on his hair. They ate dinner with Jace and Izzy where Alec told Max he could rest for a day before going back to school. Max was more than happy to get a day off. Alec smiled and placed a soft kiss on Max's palm "Is it hurting baby?"

Max shook his head "It's better now. Rafael made it all better" Alec was surprised at Max's sudden change in the tone when he mentioned Rafael. This was the second time he said Rafael's name and that too without being angry. The teacher blinked as he only now realised that the two boys were all alone for seven hours straight. They ought to have gotten into tons of fights. Alec gently caught Max's hand in his "Can I ask you something?"

"Yes Dad"

"How many times did you fight with Rafael?" Alec asked and saw his son sit upright "Not even once!" he announced proudly "We're friends now Dad. Rafael is my friend"

Alec stared at Max for a good minute. His mouth hung open and then he closed it only to open again "You two have become...friends?" Max nodded enthusiastically and Alec could only mutter in response 'Perfect timing'

When Max was asleep Alec couldn't help but laugh at the irony. The two boys choose to become friends when it was all over between their fathers. He thought about Magnus and it pained him inside to even think their relationship was over. Why did he betray his love. Did he ever love him or was it all fake. Alec hated himself for falling in love with a wrong man. Magnus was a huge mistake in his life. But then... why did he missed him so much. Why did he missed his smile, his voice, his face. The ached in his heart only doubled and Alec blinked back the tears. He turned the lamp off and forced himself to sleep.

MAGNUS'S HOUSE

"You were very brave today sweet pea" Magnus kissed on top of Rafael's head who was currently sitting on his lap and eating ice cream "I'm a big boy now. Max was crying a lot. He's still a small boy but I got him under control and now he's my friend"

Magnus chuckled at his son's words "That's great news and it was good you were there to calm him down. I was really scared outside" Rafael placed the cup on the table and hugged Magnus "I love you papa" his father ran soft circles on his back while rocking back and forth until Rafael's eyes drooped close. Magnus smiled when he felt the weight increase knowing his son had fallen asleep.

He picked up Rafael and walked towards their bedroom. Magnus laid the boy on the bed and tucked him under the covers, placing a kiss on his forehead "Goodnight angel"

Magnus walked towards the window and pulled it open. He took a breath of fresh air but still felt suffocated. His thoughts were constantly circling around Alec's words. How could Alec accuse him of cheating. Why couldn't he see how much he loved him? Was there no trust between them at all? Magnus sighed feeling disappointed and betrayed by Alec. It was all over between them. But... how will he ever be able to forget Alec when he still loved him.

When Max and Rafael were back at school, they choose to sit together. Alec was shocked and surprised that not even once did the boys engage in a fight. Infact the kids were behaving as if they had met after long years of separation. They even shared their lunch box and helped each other in school work. Though Alec was happy for them, a part of him knew it was too late

TWO DAYS LATER

Max noticed some changes in his father's behaviour. The man had suddenly gone quiet. Like he would talk very less, stare at his food for long time but wouldn't even take a bite, sleep late at nights and most important thing Max missed was his father's smile. He was confused and didn't know why he was always sad until yesterday when he heard Aunt Izzy and Uncle Jace ask Alec what was wrong with him

Max hid behind the door and listened to their conversation. He frowned when he saw his father was crying on the couch with his Aunt and uncle who sat on both sides "Talk to us Alec. Did something happened with Magnus?"

"We...we broke up" Alec cried harder and was hugged by Jace "Oh Alec. I'm so sorry" Izzy rubbed his brother's back "What happened? I thought everything was going fine between the two of you"

Alec pulled back and sniffed "I saw him kissing another woman and...Rafael said...she..she was going to be his new mommy. How could he do this to me... I thought he loved me" fresh tears fell and this time he was hugged by Izzy

Max's eyes widened and hands flew to his mouth. He ran back to his room and close shut the door and slid down on the floor. The boy brought his legs up to his chest. This was all his fault. Dad was sad because he was missing Mr Bane. How could he forget what he and Rafael had done in the party. He will have to talk to Rafael about this. Now.

MAGNUS'S HOUSE

Rafael pouted when his father denied watching tv with him saying he wasn't in good mood. This was the second time in two days Magnus has said no to him. The boy sat on the couch alone and saw his father washing dishes in the kitchen. What was wrong with him? Why is he looking so sad all the time? Did he do something wrong? Was papa mad at him? But...

Landline phone rang

"Rafael could you get that please?" Magnus called out from kitchen. Rafael jumped from the couch "Yes Papa" he ran and picked up the phone "Who's calling?"

"Rafael it's me!" Max whispered "We've to talk now!"

"Max?"

"Yes. First tell me is Mr Bane is around you?"

"Papa is in the kitchen. What happened?"

"Dad is crying and it's because of us..me!"

"What are you talking about?"

"Dad is crying because he misses Mr Bane. Remember he said I love you and what we did at your party?"

Rafael's eyes widened as he realised what was going on with his father "You're right! Papa is also always sad and I'm sure he's cried last night"

"See? I told you"

Rafael opened his mouth to reply when Magnus walk in "Who is it Rafael?"

"It's my friend Papa, Max"

"Max? So now you two are talking in phones now?" Magnus chuckled "Wait till Alexander hears..." he paused and sighed sadly "Make it quick son. You've school tomorrow"

"Okay Papa" Rafael saw Magnus go back in the kitchen and he resumed his talking "You're right! Papa still loves Mr Lightwood"

"And we did this! We hurt them" Max's voice became heavy "What are we going to do Rafael?"

There was a pause for few seconds before Rafael spoke "We tell the truth"

"WHAT!?"

"We've to tell them what we did"

"But...Dad will be mad at me"

"Papa will also be mad but we've to do this Max or else they'll keep crying and be sad all the time" Rafael argued back. Max thought about it. He really didn't want his father to cry and be sad all the time. But then another thought crossed his mind..."Rafael what if they marry?"

"So?"

"We'll become...brothers"

A pause

"I don't mind. You can be a cool brother"

Max giggled "You can be a cool brother too Rafael"

"So? Are you ready?"

"Okay. I'll tell Dad"

"And I'll tell papa. We do this now"

"All the best"

"Same to you Max"

Max hung up the call. He was really scared about telling truth to his father 'Dad is gonna be so mad' he mumbled and took a deep breath. He can do this. He will do this. Max walked in the hall and saw his father was sitting alone "Aunt Izzy left?" he started the conversation

Alec looked up and forced a smile "Yeah buddy. C'mon it's bedtime for you. First let me make milk for you" Max ran and hugged him tightly. Alec was surprised but he still hugged his son "Max? What is it?"

"Daddy please don't be mad at me"

Alec pulled Max from him "Mad? Why would I be mad at you baby" Max curled his lips together "I...Umm..I.."

"What? Max tell me" Alec spoke gently and Max then told everything he and Rafael did from the day one. At the end of his story, the boy had tears in his eyes "I'm so sorry daddy"

Alec stared at Max before he pointed his finger "Go to room" Max opened his mouth to say something but Alec raised his voice "Now!" he saw the boy get down from the couch and run towards his room

MAGNUS'S HOUSE

"YOU DID WHAT!?" Magnus didn't want to yell but after hearing Rafael's confession, he was so angry on his son "How could you do something so terrible"

Rafael shook with fear "I'm so sorry papa. I thought..." Magnus took a step closer "What did you think huh? This is some kind of game. Where did you even learn to do these kind of things?"

"I..I saw it on Tv"

Magnus clenched his jaw "From now on you don't get to watch any tv. I'm so dissapointed in you kid"

"I'm sorry papa"

"Go to your room Rafael"

"But.."

"Now!" Magnus saw Rafael hung his head low and slowly walk towards his room. He plopped down on the couch and hid his face in his hands "You've no idea what have you done Rafael"

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