Jace should have expected it. But he had been too busy sorting his thoughts and feelings into words, careful not to say too much, but trying to be honest. It wasn't until they were falling that he started to react. And then stopped, laughing out loud instead. Like a gate had opened up and all the emotions were rushing out in the only reasonable way he could express them.

It was an uncomfortable landing, more so for Alec than himself he thought, considering the way Alec was keeping his arms pinned.

"The definition of trying is making an effort to succeed, not actually succeeding." He then began rolling his legs over his head to do a back flip and attempt to twist out of Alec's grip.