Be prepared for feels! I certainly cried while writing this... And cause of that pic! *sob*

Alec collapsed on the couch, tears streaming down his face as sobs racked his body. Today was the anniversary of Max Lightwood's death, his brother that never got to grow up.

Magnus felt uneasy. He felt sad, diminished and just plain sad. There was no harsher word to describe it. He knew what today was, he knew how Alec and his family felt, he knew who they'd lost. He walked out of his bedroom, with a straight face. He would not allow himself to cry today though, not in front of Alec. He had to be strong for him, even if it was a lie.

He found Alec sobbing, no, spasming in tears on the sofa, and he silently glided over and placed a hand on his back, running small circles. Alec's body was shaking, and he struggled to sit up.

    "No it's okay shhhh. It's okay to cry baby, go on. I won't judge" he said, placing an arm in front to prevent him from sitting up. Sniffling, Alec silently opened his arms wide, and Magnus understood that he wanted a hug. No. He wanted comfort. Magnus enveloped him in his arms, and Alec's tears stained his shirt, his cries shaking the two of them. He buried his face into the crook of Magnus' neck.

   "If-if on-only I-I had listened to him!" he cried. "He-he saw something an-and I dismissed it! I SHOULD'VE BEEN THERE TO PROTECT HIM! I SHOULD HAVE DIED INSTEAD!" Alec screeched, taking a pillow and ripping it in half.  Magnus could feel the tears burning at the back of his eyes. He pushed them away.

   "It's not your fault, it was Sebastian's" he spat with loathing. Alec sobbed harder.

   "I-I tried to stay strong, bu-but when I saw Izzy break down, and mom and dad crying and even Jace with tears in his eyes today I-I couldn't take it anymore. I tried to be the glue of the family b-but that's what Max did!" he cried out. Magnus cooed in his ear, and the two of them sat there, rocking back and forth, quietly sobbing and remembering the boy who never grew up. The nine year old who would forever remain nine, the shadowhunter who'd never be.

  "I miss him Mags" he whispered.

  "I do too. We all do. But I know, that one day, you'll see him again, and that day will be the day Max grows up."

FIN
Hey. How was it? This was my first time writing sad fics so you know. Today I was just really sad so haha yeah I wrote this hell. Please comment and vote, and I'll see you next time.
Bai my glittery ones!