A/N: Still own nothing. I honestly haven't really got too much of an idea on where I'm going with this. I appreciate all the reviews, guys. They always make me feel better.

6: Magnus POV

Alec's gone when I wake up. I don't like the fact I fell apart completely in front of him. One of the things I was taught was to never let my master see me cry. But crying like that made me feel better.

Rubbing my eyes, I sit up slowly. It still hurts, but I've had much worse. There's a scrap of paper next to me. It's a note from Alec, explaining he's eating but I can go to the kitchen if I feel like it.

Instead, I opt for reading. I'm so into the book I don't hear Alec come in.

"Hey. I brought you more food," he says gently.

"Thank you. I'm sorry I broke down like that. Um, I can make up for it," I reply.

"You don't have to thank me for feeding you. Magnus, it was probably a lot of things built up, wasn't it? What made you so upset? You don't have to make up for anything."

"This is the nicest anyone's been to me. I-I never really had anyone care about me. Or touch me without wanting to use me. No one ever did any of the things you do. I decided you were right about having my innocence stolen. I never saw anyone, even people my own age, as possible friends. I just assumed they would rape me. Everyone else did.

"I wanna know what normal's like. What it's like to be cared for. Or l-loved. I never had love. I wanna know what it's like to be touched by someone I like and who likes me. I overstepped my boundaries so much. I'm sorry."

"Don't be sorry. Magnus, you're gonna have a normal life with me. If you wanna get a job and date, you can."

"Date?"

"Dates are when you go out for dinner or just hang out with someone you either think you might like or do like. Or love. Sometimes, they lead to sex, but you don't have to have it unless you both want it."

"What kind of job may I get?"

I wanna show him I can be somewhat useful.

"Anything but stripper or prostitute. You're worth more than what's in your pants," he replies.

"Can I work in a coffee shop? Ragnor used to take me to one sometimes; I liked the smell," I murmur, gazing up hopefully.

"Go ahead. Here's your food. Will you be okay while I shower? The door's locked."

"Yeah. A-Alec, are you dating someone?"

"No."

"Oh. I thought maybe you could tell me what having someone was like."

"Was there ever anyone you wanted to date?"

"Not really."

"By the way, you're allowed to get release here. I know you had to wear a cage before. And I didn't know if you were ever allowed to do that."

"Not unless they were videotaping me. R-Ragnor has a website with videos of what he did."

"Do you care if I watch them?"

"No, it's fine."

I go back to reading while he showers. I nibble at the sandwich he brought me as I read.

Alec seems surprised to see I've finished both my sandwich and the protein drink.

"Magnus, I'm gonna watch those videos if you wanna sit on the foot of the bed. I don't wanna upset you," he informs me.

I never really paid attention to how Alec looks. He has gorgeous blue eyes. His black hair comes almost to his shoulders when it's wet. Blue eyes and black hair are my personal favorite. He's not quite as tall as my 6'4'' frame, but he's very toned. I can see the hint of a six-pack. Along with a wispy treasure trail leading into his pants.

He snaps his fingers at me. I jerk fearfully. I don't know what I did.

"S-s-sorry! What?" I murmur, my ears flattening nervously.

"I wanted to know if you would move to the foot of the bed while I watch those videos. I don't wanna upset you. Were you checking me out or thinking? I didn't mean to scare you. I'm sorry," he replies.

"Oh. Yeah, I was. The second one, I mean. I'm sorry."

I duck down fearfully. Before, if I'd admitted my attraction, I would've been groped or raped because everyone else viewed it as saying I wanted sex.

"Don't be sorry," he tells me, touching my arm gently.

I tense. I'm halfway expecting him to maneuver me into a sex position and take me.

"You're safe. I promise," he murmurs, petting my arm slowly.

I crawl to the foot of the bed with the book.

I don't know how long it's been when he tells me he's done. Unable to help it, my eyes drift towards his crotch. I had assumed he would be turned on by Ragnor's abuse, but he isn't.

"Magnus, I'm sorry he made you suffer like that," he tells me.

"Y-you didn't think it was hot?" I ask.

"No. I hated seeing him rape you."

Biting my lip, I look away. I really didn't think he would care so much.

"Magnus, can I hold you? Does it bother you that I saw?" he asks.

I snuggle against his chest. I'm cold, so it really feels good right now.

"A little, but you saw how bad I looked earlier. Is it okay if I sleep?" I reply, yawning.

"You don't have to ask," he assures me.

I can't help purring when he moves me closer. I'm starting to hurt more now, but I know I can deal with it.

Alec's still sleeping when I wake up. He's so cute asleep. He whimpers softly and turns his back to me. I can't resist snuggling against him again. He jerks awake.

"Good morning," I murmur.

"Feeling better?" he asks.

"Not really. I didn't mean to wake you."

"It's fine. Your hands are like ice."

He doesn't make me move.

"D-do you have school today?" I ask.

"Yeah. I'm taking you with me whether they like it or not," he replies.

He has to help me dress because my wrists are very sore. I dress in black skinny jeans and a purple t-shirt with a silver mesh one over it. Alec doesn't seem to mind my style; I like it because of the bright colors.

"You look good. I'm gonna get dressed and then we can go," he tells me.

I look away as he dresses.

"I hate doing this," he murmurs, fastening my collar loosely.

"I don't mind it," I reply, smiling up at him.

"There's gonna be a lot of people. But most of them are harmless."

He goes to the principal right away for some reason.

"I told you not to bring your pet," the man says coldly.

His voice sounds familiar but not in a good way. If I'm right about who it is, I need to get out of here as soon as possible. I can't bring myself to look at the man because I'm scared I'll be right.

"I brought Magnus because he was sexually assaulted when I left him yesterday. I wanted to know if I could transfer to online schooling to prevent further incidents," Alec explains.

He's fiddling with my leash nervously. It's annoying.

"He looks familiar," the man says.

"Oh? I adopted him from the pound. Can I transfer to the online program?" Alec replies.

"Yeah. He looks exactly like the neko Ragnor had."

I press against Alec nervously. I'm sure I'm right now. I wish I was wrong.

"Ragnor abused him horribly. Can I transfer?" Alec says.

"Ragnor misses him."

"Ragnor can go screw himself for all I care. I just wanna know if I can transfer to the online schooling."

I finally look at the plaque on the man's desk. It reads Sawyer Fell. Looking at him, one of my worst fears comes true: I'm face-to-face again with someone who hates me. He was as sadistic as his son.

"Alec, please. Can I go?" I whisper.

"Magnus, you're okay," Alec murmurs.

"You can transfer. If I can have some fun with him," Fell says.

"No. Magnus isn't a toy for me to barter with. I guess I'll just drop out."

"I'll do it," I whisper in Alec's ear.

"No. Either I transfer without you using Magnus or I drop out. Think about how that'll look on your graduation rates; I know they're already in the toilet."

Fell gives in. I'm thankful Alec didn't allow Fell to use me.

"Let's get some food and then we'll go home," Alec says, leading me to a coffee shop.

I can't help whimpering softly at the smell.

"You can have whatever you want. Are you okay?" he murmurs.

"Thank you. I've never had coffee before. No," I reply.

"Do you wanna talk about it?"

"H-he was as bad as Ragnor."

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry you had to see him. I had no idea."

"It's okay."

I get a large mocha latte with whipped cream, chocolate and mint syrups, and a cookie.

"You're gonna be so hyper," Alec sighs, placing his regular-sized coffee on the table.

"That doesn't smell good," I inform him, biting into my cookie.

"You can taste it. It's not bad."

I sip at his drink cautiously. It tastes awful! It's not very sweet and it tastes like cinnamon.

"It's cappuccino," he tells me.

I sip mine almost fearfully. It's amazing.

"How'd you know what to order?" he asks.

"I used to eat mint leaves at my breeder's. And I stole chocolate from the kitchen once," I reply.

"Why did you steal the chocolate?"

"I was hungry. And sometimes they gave it to me if I'd been really cooperative."

"Why the reaction with my drink?"

"It's not sweet, and I hate cinnamon."

He shakes his head.

"Why do you hate cinnamon?" he asks.

"I just do. It tastes nasty. And it sometimes makes me look like a squirrel," I reply.

"Hopefully no squirrel cheeks today."

"Thank you for the coffee."

"You're welcome. We can take these to go if you want."

He's quiet on the way home. His silences don't bother me as much as Ragnor's did. With Alec, I know he's probably just in his own world. With Ragnor, he was planning some form of torture.

"I'm gonna do my schoolwork. You can do whatever you want," he tells me.

I curl up on the couch with a book. I really don't feel good still.

"You can nap if you want," he tells me when I yawn hugely.

I shake my head.

"Jace isn't gonna be home for a while. You need to sleep; it'll help you heal," he tells me.

I move to curl up on the sectional with him. I like being close to him.