He was staring out on the football field, still in uniform. His girlfriend and best friend since birth just broke the news to him. News that should make him happy, but all he could think was his dreams were crashing down. He wanted to ditch his home town became famous for his music, with his girl at his side but now none of that was going to happen.
The game was long ever, the stadium lights were still on. It was probably well close to midnight, and his parents must be worried. But he needed to clear his head, so he couldn't go home, at least not yet. His body was sore from the game, but he didn't care he took off his shirt and his padding for the game and started running the length of the field.
Thoughts running through his head as what he should exactly do. One thing was for sure, he wasn't going to leave Clary. His beautiful girlfriend with green eyes and that fire red hair. And her spirit that seemed to lighten any mood. The girl he fell in love with years ago, the girl he wanted the rest of his life. No, he wasn't going to leave her. But he didn't exactly want to ask her to marry him just yet; it would seem to Clary that he was only doing it because she was pregnant.
But he knew he would be there for that child. He wasn't going to allow that child to be from a broken home like they were. He wasn't going to let that happen, he may not propose yet but one day he will. He could give Clary his father's family ring to show he was never going to leave. Would she appreciate it, though?
He didn't realize how long he was running until his brother; Alec was screaming his name with his sister and Alec's boyfriend next to him. All of them look worried; Jace couldn't help it but fall to his knees. Hiding his face in his hands; how could he do this to Clary? She must've been so scared to tell him, and he stood there just staring. Not saying anything, he couldn't say anything. Even when she started walking away in tears, he couldn't bring himself to wrap her in a hug- to comfort her. No, he had to be stupid and let her believe something stupid.
"Jace?" Alec kneel front of him, placing his hand on Jace's shoulder. Jace looked up, tears in his eyes that he didn't realize he had until his older brother brought him in a hug. Jace's sister, Izzy hugged him to. It was rare that Jace cries, he never cried.
"Jace what is wrong?" Alec asked, pulling away. Jace looked at his siblings that took him in, looked at his brother's boyfriend. The people Jace couldn't help but love, not like he loved Clary but still loved. Jace could feel his heart clench at the thought of her name, he blamed himself. Even if it took two people, he was still to blame. That was what hurt the most, and the fact that he hurt Clary.
Jace took a deep breathe, so his voice didn't break. "Clary's pregnant." No one said anything, his sister back away from him, confusion written all over her face. Alec and Magnus looked shook, as to wonder why Jace was crying over that. Jace couldn't bring himself to tell them why he was crying, because he knew they could tell it wasn't 'happy tears'.
(A Couple years of all night and a few thousand diapers later)
As he watched his little girl walk up the stairs to her bedroom, Clary waiting to put her to bed for her nap. She was the prefect mixed of him and Clary. She had his blonde hair and facial shape, while she had green eyes and her mothers' curly hair. She was always carrying this stupid teddy bear that Uncle Alec and Uncle Mag gave her when she was born. Every time he saw his daughter he had to smile. The mistake he thought he made was actually the best thing that happened to him.
Though not all of his dreams had come true, he was pretty happy. They did leave their home town, and-though not famous- well known musician. He was happy because now he was married to Clary, with their daughter present. They couldn't afford a honeymoon, but neither one cared, and his family and her family just lumped money together and helped start off Luna's college fund. He was happy, because his daughter wasn't coming from a broken home, it was a complete home with as much love anyone can have, as she was pretty spoiled from all her extended family.
He walked to the kitchen, grabbing a glass of water from the refrigerator. He paused and looked at it; Luna's art work was all over it. She had the potential to be like her mother; you can tell by the way her lines seemed more defined than others. And the way she 'colored' the picture, fully not understanding what she was doing- shading and darkening. He heard tiny footsteps running back down stairs as he turned. Luna stood at the door, looking at the ground. She knew it was her nap time but she forget to tell her father something very important. Jace walked over to her, to pick her up, no matter how hard he tried to be that discipline the girl needed he couldn't. Though when he had to, he did, and he could tell this wasn't the time for that.
Once in his arms, she wrapped his tiny arms around his neck, kissing his check and placing her head on his shoulder. "I love you, Daddy." She whispered, as he slightly laughed, kissing her forehead and carrying her upstairs to take that nap. Telling her he loved her too.
(Honda loaded down)
It was now time for her to go to college, that college fund that was stared years ago had enough money that she didn't need any scholarships. As every birthday she had, her family gave her money and extra money to in her college fund. She now had younger cousins, and everyone was doing the same for them. Her college was located on the West Coast, and she would be gone until Christmas. Jace check the car, making sure it wasn't going to break down on his pride and joy. Once the hood was shut, he gave Luna a small sad smile. As she basically jumped in his arms, she was small like her mother but acted like him.
After the long hug, she hugged her mother as her mother had tears in her eyes. Happy about this, because Luna was a great Artist like her, but also was the best athlete like her father. And Clary would miss her, Clary was happy that Luna didn't fall under the same faith that she and Jace had 18 years ago. Before Luna got in the car, she paused looking at her parents. Tears in her eyes, that didn't spill, but a very huge smile.
"I love you. Mom and Dad."
"We love you too. Bye baby." Jace said, smiling at her this time without sadness but hope and love. Luna made a face at him, he knew how much she hated to be 'his baby', but never said anything about it because she loved it in a way. They watched, his arm around Clary's shoulder and her arms around his waist, their princess, their pride and joy, the one thing that meant everything to them drive away and start off into the cruel world they both new too well.
Jace thought back to when he first found out Clary was pregnant, thinking how his future was gone and how his world came crashing down. He couldn't help but shake his head at his younger self, because he didn't know what was going to come. But now, his life was leaving with Luna. Wanting to give her the future he couldn't fully have, but wasn't so sure that was what he truly wanted anymore. His future was here-in this moment-with his beautiful wife, his well-known musician status, and a beautiful house. In a way his future had come true, not the way he planned it, but the way it was meant to be.
So this had been bothering me, like to make this a music one-shot. So instead of doing my college work, I wrote this quickly- like in thirty minutes. I hope you like it. The song belongs to Kenney Chesney. Here are the lyrics is you wanted to read them, as I only added a couple lyrics and used some in the story. Thank you for reading and please REVIEW.
All he could think about was I'm too young for this.
Got my whole life ahead.
Hell I'm just a kid myself.
How'm I gonna raise one.
All he could see were his dreams goin' up in smoke.
So much for ditchin' this town and hangin' out on the coast.
Oh well, those plans are long gone.
And he said,
There goes my life.
There goes my future, my everything.
Might as well kiss it all good-bye.
There goes my life...
A couple years of up all night and a few thousand diapers later.
That mistake he thought he made covers up the refrigerator.
Oh yeah...he loves that little girl.
Momma's waiting to tuck her in,
As she fumbles up those stairs.
She smiles back at him dragging that teddy bear.
Sleep tight, blue eyes and bouncin' curls.
He smiles...
There goes my life.
There goes my future, my everything.
I love you, daddy good-night.
There goes my life.
She had that Honda loaded down.
With Abercrombie clothes and 15 pairs of shoes and his American Express.
He checked the oil and slammed the hood, said you're good to go.
She hugged them both and headed off to the West Coast.
And he cried,
There goes my life.
There goes my future, my everything.
I love you.
Baby good-bye.
There goes my life.
There goes my life.
Baby good-bye.