AthenaLesage: exactly haha

YayitsCaroline: marijuana

eva: yeah, I've been distracted. My concentration levels can be so low it's unreal.

riley207: ah, thank you!

SuShadowhunter from Ravenclaw: they were high (I've mentioned in an earlier chapter that Jace doesn't drink). I would happily have a giraffe, if offered. Jace has connections and he'sbeen planning for months. I'm assuming deals would be made with a small amount of people to prevent backlash and such thing. You know, I'm guessing. Not from personal experience... Moving on.

shadowhunterangel: thank you. Yes, Jocelyn and Luke will be in this later on.

Crazypoptartdude: ahaha of course! How can we not love Magnus? I'm actually thinking of Malec being somewhat controversial in the gang. Yes, you read that right, there will be Malec. Tell you what, I wasnt planning on introducing him so soon but I'll put Magnus in this chapter, since you asked. Ah, I'm glad people want me to write more so I like it being said.

lovelydreams98: I'm glad you like it!

Virginia Herondale-Raffaeli: Yeah, they sucked. Ooh, can you? You'll have to wait and see then haha.

I bet y'all didnt expect an update this quick, did you? (well quite quick for me just lately) Enjoy!

Jace POV (woo)
The fucking sun woke me up, basically blinding me through a gap in the curtains. I don't even remember closing them.

With a shrug, I blinked away my foggy vision and tried to stand only to find my legs were anchored to the sofa by a weight. I looked down at the weight to find... Clary?

She looked so sweet when she was asleep. It's the only time I've seen here peaceful and not tense. Shame she's doing it on my goddamned lap. With a jerk of my hips she rolled onto the floor with a thud.

"What the fuck?" She muttered groggily.

I rubbed my neck which was sore from being at a weird angle all night. "Rise and shine." I kicked her side lightly.

I walked into the kitchen and got the carton of orange juice out of the fridge. Drinking it, I tried to remember what happened the night before. My mind was always hazy first thing in the morning, especially when I'd gotten high the night before.

My thoughts were interrupted by a certain little bombshell making a disgusted sound in the back of her throat. "Is it really necessary to drink from the carton?"

"Well-"

"It was rhetorical."

"Whatever." I continued to drink from the carton just to spite her. After another smirk to her, I heard the ringing sound of my phone from somewhere in the living room. Trudging back in, I look everywhere- only to find it 5 minutes later underneath the sofa. How did that happen?

3 missed calls from Alec L.

"I'm not calling him back, he can call me." I muttered heading for the shower wondering why Alec would call me and not just show up to my apartment; he's my best friend, he's the only one in the gang who can just show up.

Towel wrapped around my waist and drying my hair with another I walk back into the living room where Clary is still sitting.

"Your phone was ringing, by the way," she turns around to face me. "And put some goddamned clothes on."

"Why, is it easier to resist me with clothes on? Wait, of course not; it's just as hard."

Ducking out of the way of an incoming cushion, I grab my phone.

6 missed calls from Alec L.

What is this? There must be something wrong.

"Oi," impeccable manners by Clary brought me back to reality. "I'm leaving, just so you know." I frowned ready to ask why. "Calm down, I need to change my clothes and shower." Then she just walked out. Charming.

I decided to call Alec back. On the first ring he picked up. Or, rather, someone did.

"Jace?" The voice seemed familiar but I couldn't put a face to it.

"Who is this? Where's Alec?"

"Settle down before your blood pressure goes through the roof, sweet cheeks." Magnus. Wait, Magnus?

"Magnus? Why do you have Alec's phone?"

"I said settle down. Some of the hooligans in your gang beat the shit out of him after they found out he was gay." His voice took on a threatening tone. "You better sort this out, Jace, or I swear to the high heavens I will fucking kill them. Just get to Alec's place if you want to see him." Then he hung up.

Alec? They beat Alec up? Someone from my gang? No. That will not be tolerated. I knew it would be difficult for Alec to come out. He was one of the best people in our gang- good at fighting and had the brains- but that wouldn't stop them. He'd been fucking petrified to tell me nevermind them. Shaking my head I grabbed my jacket and headed for Alec's apartment.

"Alright, alright, I'm coming." I could tell Magnus was pissed off before I saw him. His voice through the front door of Alec's apartment told all.

The door flung open. "Wha- ?! Oh, it's you. Come on."

He walked off towards Alec bedroom and I followed after shutting the door behind me.

Alec was sleeping on the bed. He had black eyes already forming- one eye swollen, his lip was swollen and popped, he had scratches and hand prints on his arms and I think I could make out a footprint on one of his arms too. I didn't even want to know what was under his t-shirt and sweatpants.

My fists clenched involuntarily. "Who did it? Who fucking did this to my brother, Magnus?" I had called Alec my brother a few occasions since he actually was more or less a brother, if not closer somehow.

Magnus gestured with his head for me to walk out with him so we entered the living room.

"I don't know, Jace. He says he doesn't either but..." He trailed of with a limp shrug and a shake of his head, a look of concern on his face.

"I'll kill them." And I meant it.

"Good." That shocked me slightly. Magnus wasn't really a fighter. He dealt with the money side of things in the gang. He especially doesn't look like a fighter. Right now he was wearing yellow leather trousers (that must be a pain in the arse to get off), shiny red shoes and a sheer, silver vest top. And, seemingly, the whole of him had been dipped in a pot of glitter. I mean, he could pack a good punch- he knocked out Marco with a single punch for calling him a "fag". I've never heard him wish ill on someone, especially not death.

"Magnus? What are you even doing here?" It hadn't occurred to me before that Alec and Magnus weren't even friends. I've seen them speak once, if that.

"I found him. Asked him where he lived, he told me- with some difficulty- so I brought him here. I'm not leaving him either, he got roughed up pretty badly." I nodded, appreciating his good nature.

"Thanks, Magnus. Look after him, I have a few homophobes to sort out."

Magnus nodded as I headed towards the door. "And Jace? Alec didn't want me to call you because he knew you'd be angry so, if he asks, you just happened to show up coincidentally."

I nodded. Typically Alec, not wanting fuss. I left his apartment furious knowing that I will get revenge.

ALECPOV

I woke up to something wet and cold being placed on my lip. I groggily blinked a few times waiting for my eyes to focus. The last thing I remember was telling someone my address before passing out.

My eyes finally focused and were met by stunning gold and green ones. Gold and green? Is that possible?

"Hey, Sleeping Beauty." Said the person who the eyes belonged to. I looked at the person, other than the eyes, and found it was Magnus. Of course. Just his name brought me out in a hot flush.

"Magnus? What-? W-Why are you in my apartment?"

"Calm down, darling," He stroked back my black hair off my forehead. "I was the one who found you."

I involuntarily blushed at the word darling and at the contact of his skin on mine. I knew he noticed by the smirk that appeared on his lips.

"You look a bit flustered." He totally knew what he was doing. Jerk.

"U-Uh, yeah." Nice save, Alec.

He smiled slightly. "I didn't know you were gay."

"I-I, uh, I never told anyone. Well, I did a few people but yeah."

Magnus hummed in response and I wasn't entirely sure what it meant but I carried on the conversation. It's possible that I may have to tiniest amount of feelings for Magnus and I like talking to him. Even though I've never been good at conversations.

"So, um. You're gay?"

Magnus blinked at me, looked down at himself, then back at me. "No, I'm straight. Actually, I have a wife and 7 kids, I'm quite offended you'd suggest such a thing."

I laughed- which hurt- and punch him lightly on the shoulder. "Give me a break."

Magnus grinned. "No but really, I'm bisexual. Freewheeling might I add." (AN- Had to put the freewheeling thing in there, it's one of my favourite things out of all of the books)

I raised an eyebrow at his choice of words but didn't say anything.

"So, Alexander. Do you have a boyfriend?"

I shook my head, still blushing. Just the thought of a boyfriend scared me but I wasn't willing to share that.

"Me neither! Weird coincidence." Magnus' face showed innocence but his eyes shimmered mischievously.

I narrowed my eyes. "Do you get a kick out of making me blush?"

Magnus shrugged. "Kind of. Although, I do love the colour." His fingers brushed my cheek. "However, I was genuinely interested to know whether you're single or not." He winked then walked back into the living room without another word.