Hello, everyone! I have decided to start another story since I have been in a major writer's block recently and I realized that the only way to get back to my old fandom life is to write. But don't worry if you are reading this because you want more updates on my last story. That will be up once a week. But I truly wish that you will enjoy this more.
This is about Clary going to a boarding school and meeting a popular - and handsome - boy named Jace, whom every single girl in the whole school is in love with. But Clary just sees Jace as her friend, perhaps her best friend. Until now... Nevertheless, Jace has an interest in her. She moved something inside Jace. What is it?
This is their beautiful love story. Hope you enjoy! -EmandM6

The wind was strong. It was the kind of day that Simon would ask her over and they would have a warm chocolate together. The thought made Clary feel awfully alone. She was sitting at the back of her mother's car. The seats were old and it smelled like her mother's shampoo. Her mother, Jocelyn gave a quick sideways glance towards her daughter and sighed. "Honey, you know I don't want to leave you in a strange place without Simon. But you understand it right? You are going to try to behave, right honey?" Clary glared back in reply. It was all Luke's fault. He had advised her mother that Simon was a bad influence on Clary. It was his joy when Clary suffered. After Simon got suspended from her old school, Luke had finally found an excuse to kick her out of the house. And her mother, her mother of all people had fallen for it. But Clary had accepted it. Clary had accepted the fact that they were kicking her house out of her own house. But she could not accept the fact that she had to stay away from Simon! Her Best friend who had always been there for Clary. Clary forced herself not to cry. Clary wouldn't let Luke know that she was sad because of what he had done. She wouldn't give him any satisfaction. She hugged her bag tightly which contained Simon's present along with a yellow envelope. She had promised Simon to open it in her room.
"Honey, Look! This is your new school!" said her mom cautiously. Clary glared outside. Her new school was a gloomy old castle. As they approached the gateway, Clary could barely make out the sign that said, 'Welcome to the the ShadowHunter's Academy."
"What is a ShadowHunter?" Clary mumbled unenthusiastically. "Oh I've asked but they said it was named after the founder of this school. Jonathan Shadowhunter." Her mother replied over enthusiastically.
Wow, she was going to go to a school that was named after some creepy weird named dude. Before she could say more, her mother shouted, "Clary! We are here!"

In front of the front door, there was this guy in his mid30s. He was wearing baggy jeans and a faded brown T-shirt. He looked dangerous to Clary. So instead, Clary fidgeted with her green T-shirt and stood in front of her car praying for her mother to get her duffel bag out of the trunk faster. Soon later, her mother approached hauling Clary's duffel bag. She immediately dropped it in front of Clary. "Gah, That was heavy," mumbled Jocelyn as she extended an arm towards the man. "Hi, I'm Jocelyn, Jocelyn Fairchild. This is Clary, Clary Fairchild." Her mother introduced. "Hodge, Hodge Starkweather." The man - Hodge - said, he was suddenly smiling kindly. "Welcome, Clary. Now let's get you settled." Hodge said smiling at Clary as he grabbed Clary's duffel bag and passed it to Clary. Clary just nodded grabbing her duffel bag.
"Well, then I'll leave you to get settled, Clary." Said her mother hugging Clary for the last time.
"I love you, Clary, remember that." Her mother said,
"I love you too, mom," Clary said. With one teary look, her mother left leaving Clary with Hodge.
"So," Hodge said, "Let's give you our schedule and some directions."

Once they were inside, Hodge handed her a slip of A4 paper. "It's your schedule. Your classes start tomorrow since it is already late. You can pick up your books in the library." Hodge handed her another piece of paper. "This is the map of the school just in case you need them. And-" He said, and his words were interrupted by a group of kids Clary's age. They walked past her laughing. Clary suddenly felt sad at the thought of Simon. "Hey, Jace!" Hodge again interrupted her thoughts and called out to the gang. "Will you show the new girl around?" Hodge asked grabbing her duffel bag. "Yes sure, Hodge." The boy, who had stunningly blond hair and gold eyes replied. "I will deliver your bag to your room," Hodge said to Clary as the boy approached. Hodge turned away from Clary to talk to the boy. Leaving Clary to awkwardly stand. Having nothing else to do, Clary started to eavesdrop.
"...So you show her around. And remember to take her to the library. Her books are there. At the end show her to your room. If you want you can introduce her to your gang. Make her feel at home." Hodge said.
"Ok Hodge." The boy - Jace - said. Then he gave a sidelong glance towards Clary. His golden eyes glittered against the late afternoon sun. He grinned. HIs grinned made Clary blush.
"Then I will leave you two to it." Smiled Hodge walking away.

"Hi, I'm Jace. Jace Herondale." Jace said, extending his arm.
"I'm Clary. Clary Fairchild." Clary replied shaking his arm lightly.
"Follow me," Jace said grinning. Clary followed him. He took her to his gang. Jace started, "Okay everyone, This is Clary. She is new to this school BUT she will be joining our gang." Clary was shocked. Just like this, he was inviting her to his gang. All of the members of his gang looked pretty shocked too. It was silent for a moment. But soon a girl spoke up. She was beautiful.
"Hi, I'm Isabelle, Isabelle Lightwood. You can call me Izzy. It is so great to have a girl in the gang because Jace NEVER invites anyone else." Izzy said, then she pointed at a black haired boy beside her. "This is Alec, Alec Lightwood. We are siblings." Isabelle explained smiling.
"Okay, Clary. You don't have to worry about anything once you are in the gang." Murmured Alec tapping his phone.
"Don't worry, Alec doesn't care about anything except for his bow." Explained Jace, "But it is true. You don't have to worry about anything. Can I see your schedule?" Asked Jace. Clary nodded handed her paper.
"Hey, I care about other things too! For example, you! My Parabatai!" Complained Alec.
"Para- What?" Clary asked
"Parabatai. It's like soulmates." Explained Isabelle.
"Interesting. Your roommate is Izzy." Smiled Jace, Ignoring Alec completely.
"OMG! We are going to be BEST friends!" exclaimed Izzy. Clary smiled back. This wasn't so bad after all.
"...And You have Humanities and Science with me. Math with Alec and me... Art, Music with Izzy." finished Jace.
"Wow, amazing," Clary said in awe
"Great, Let's show you around." Squealed Izzy.

After showing her all around the school, which Clary had no desire to remember. Alec and Jace had left Clary and Isabelle in front of their door after the promise to meet them back at breakfast at the cafeteria. Walking away to their own room. Isabelle immediately slammed the door shut and she started chatting.
"By the angel! I wanted a roommate ever since I moved here! So let me tell you all about our gang." Isabelle said excitedly. For the first time, Clary was actually interested in the topic. "Ok, So Alec and I are blood brothers. While on the other hand, Jace is our adopted brother. His parents died when he was young..."
"Wait, Wait so you guys are technically families?" Asked Clary.
"Yes basically."
"Then why isn't Jace a Lightwood other than a Herondale?"
"He wanted to keep his name." Izzy explained, "You saw how he is. And it's a shame we're families because we could have made a perfect couple." said Isabelle.
"So... you like Jace?" Wondered Clary,
"No silly, even if I did, he won't like me back. To him, I'm just his darling little sister. And the second reason is that our entire school is in love with him. I would get murdered in like 3 seconds." Nodded Clary remembering the way other girls looked at Clary when she walked past them with the gang. "Yeah, It is weird. Jace never invited anyone to our gang. Anyone who asks to join, Jace will say something mean to kick them away. He might have a crush on you Clary." Explained Isabelle smugly. Something about her expression told Clary that the topic was closed.

Clary slowly opened her bag and pulled out her presents from Simon and ignoring Izzy, she opened the envelope. Tears stung her eyes as she saw Simon's familiar handwriting

Dear Clary,
I am so so so sorry for what happened. I knew Luke will use that as an excuse but I had to do one more band gig before Eric went away.
This is all my fault. I shouldn't have done it but what's done is done.
Clary, I know this is not a time to say this but since we wouldn't be able to see each other for a long time... I just want to say, you are my best friend and I will always love you.
Call me whenever you can.
Love,
Simon Lewis

Oh, Simon, Clary thought

At that exact moment, her phone buzzed. She looked up to see what Isabelle was doing. She had gone to the bathroom. Clary looked down at her phone. To her surprise, it was Jace

Unknown Number: Save this number as Jace. This is Jace.
Clary: How did you know my phone number?
Jace: Stole it off the student records. Anyway, are you planning on doing anything this afternoon?
Clary: No, why?
Jace: I was thinking about teaching you how to battle with a sword. Gym?
Clary: I know how to fight with a sword. What about Alec?
Jace: Had a fight. I don't want Izzy, she always insists on using a whip. So how about Gym? Just tell Isabelle that you have to go back to the gym because you left your jacket or something during the tour.
Seeing no other excuse to say no, Clary typed,
Clary: Fine
Jace: Great, see you soon.

Thank you for reading this messy chapter. I know next chapter would be better. Next chapter will be up shortly. Thank you! -EmandM6