Magnus’ expression slipped in surprise, all his walls disappearing as Alec caught him off guard. They went straight back up, of course, once he’d gathered himself, but his eyes were softer. It was worth it, Alec thought, saying potentially embarrassing things, if he got to see the real Magnus as a result.

Alec Lightwood in Five Times Alec Walks Away from Magnus and One Time He Doesn’t by

notcrypticbutcoy

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Five Times Alec Walks Away From Magnus and One Time He Doesn’t by

notcrypticbutcoy

Chapters:

One-Shot

Genre:

Human AU
Length:

5K – 10K

Rating:

Teen & Up

Secondary Characters:

Aline Penhallow,

Camille Belcourt,

Clary Fray,

Helen Blackthorn,

Izzy Lightwood,

Jace Wayland,

Maryse Lightwood,

Max Lightwood,

Robert Lightwood,
Sebastian Verlac / Jonathan Morgenstern,

Will Herondale
Secondary Pairings:

Aline Penhallow / Helen Blackthorn,

Clary Fray / Jace Wayland,
Themes:

Alcohol,

Alec POV, Angst,

Barista,

Blue-Eyed Alec,

Emotional/Psychological Abuse,
Fluff,

High School,

Hurt & ComfortRelationship Milestones,

Student

Summary:

High school AU.

Magnus Bane is beautiful, and funny, and honestly so cute that Alec’s not sure he could ever handle a conversation with him.

Turns out, Magnus quite likes Alec, too. Too bad Camille and Sebastian seem to be out to ruin it all.

When I Was Seven Years Old by hellaheline

Chapters:

One-Shot

Genre:

Human AU


Length:

Under 5K

Rating:

Not Rated
Secondary Characters: Izzy Lightwood,

Jace Wayland,

Madzie,

Maryse LightwoodMax Lightwood,

Max Lightwood-Bane,

Meliorn,

Rafael Lightwood-BaneRobert Lightwood

Secondary Pairings:

Izzy Lightwood / Meliorn,

Maryse Lightwood / Robert Lightwood

Themes: Alec POV, Angst, Christmas,
Family, Fluff,

Friends to Lovers,

High School,
Holidays,
Jealousy,

Kids,

Marriage Proposal,

Married Couple,

New YearsPining, Relationship Milestones,

Wedding

Summary:

Soon I’ll be sixty years old, will I think the world is cold or will I have a lot of children who can warm me?

After his parent’s break up, Alec stops believing that first loves can last. But then a beautiful boy with soft brown eyes enters his life and Alec forgets how to breath. He is afraid because he is falling and it’s the first time ever. Magnus is his first love and it isn’t possible to last.

Or is it?

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Complete Me by Maleciseverything

Chapters: One-Shot
Genre: Human AU


Length:

5K – 10K

Rating: General Audience
Secondary Characters:

Camille Belcourt


Secondary Pairings:

Camille Belcourt / Magnus Bane

Themes: Alec POV, AngstCollege,

Coming OutDomesticity, Family, Fluff,

Friends to Lovers,

Growing Up Together,

Hazel-Eyed Alec,

High School,
Magnus POV, Pining, Relationship Milestones,

Student

Summary:

“What one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever.” -Mary Jo Putney

Unbreakable Bond by rottnrotty*

Chapters: One-Shot
Genre: Human AU
Length:

5K – 10K

Rating: Teen & Up
Secondary Characters: Clary Fray, Izzy Lightwood, Maryse Lightwood, Robert Lightwood
Secondary Pairings:

Maryse Lightwood / Robert Lightwood


Themes: Alec POV, Angst,

College,

Coming Out,

Domesticity,

Emotional/Psychological AbuseFamily, Fluff,

Friends to Lovers,

Growing Up TogetherHigh School,

Hurt & Comfort,

Injured Magnus,

Injury,

Physical Abuse,

Pining,

Protective AlecRelationship Milestones

Summary:

Alec Lightwood didn’t really have friends. Then he met Magnus Bane.

“I’m Alec. I’m five, but I’ll be six in a few weeks.” He stuck his hand out for the younger boy to shake.

“I’m Magnus,” he replied, staring at Alec’s hand with confusion. Magnus finally darted his hand out and gave Alec a side-five. Alec laughed, Magnus smiled, and the bond of friendship was instantly born

Magnus had made up his mind- he wanted Alec. He wanted to grow with him and learn more about him and spend his days with him. Now he needed Alec to make that choice for himself. And he would wait as long as it took. He had forever, after all.

Magnus Bane in Something Changed by arandomfan91

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Something Changed by arandomfan91

Chapters:

Chaptered Fic
Genre: Canon AU
Length:

10K – 25K
Rating:

General Audience

Secondary Characters:

Camille Belcourt,

Catarina Loss,

Chairman Meow,

Clary Fray,

Izzy Lightwood, Jace Wayland,

Jocelyn Fairchild,

Luke Garroway,

Maryse LightwoodMax LightwoodRaphael Santiago,

Robert Lightwood,

Simon Lewis

Secondary Pairings: Clary Fray / Jace Wayland,

Izzy Lightwood / Simon Lewis,

Maryse Lightwood / Robert Lightwood
Themes:

Alec POV,

Cat-Eyed Magnus,

Coming Out, Domesticity,

First Meeting,

Flirting,

Fluff,

Food & Cooking,

Friends to Lovers,

Hurt & Comfort,

Injured Alec,

Magnus POV,

Outside POV,

Pining,
Relationship Milestones  

Summary:

AU in which the Clave accepts gay marriage and Alec is out and proud and completely comfortable with who he is. He’s 18 now and the head of the Institute of NYC, a job that requires all of his time and attention. Just because he’s out and happy with who he is doesn’t mean he has time for love. But sometimes love sneaks up on you when you least expect it.