Nothing about Clary Frey ever stood out, except for her fierce hair color. She thought if it wasn't for her hair she wouldn't attract any attention at all, even from the teachers. Sure she was smart and a talented artist, but her extraordinary ability to blend into the crowd was her biggest fault. Even as a child she was always second to last to be picked for anything. Last would be her best friend Simon. He was the ultimate nerd; which she was always drawn to. During grade school they didn't have any friends so they grew closer, even though they had nothing in common. But you know what they say: "Misery likes company". She had also felt sorry for him because she thought that he had a great personality that people would love, but because of his own insecurities he never showed people that side of him. Unlike her Simon was a very likable person, she thought. Clary didn't think of herself as maniacal or anything but she didn't really seem to fit into the world everyone was in which in turn causes her to be very reclusive and introverted. Which was always ironic given her capabilities to blend into the world so easily. The only times she seemed to truly express herself were the times Simon would make her dance or sing in privacy, where they would laugh at how bad she was.
Still to everyone else she seemed pretty happy and satisfied with life. Her grades were always in the high honor markings and she seemed to have a promising future. Every week day for a 180 school days she would wake up on time, get dressed in very modest clothing, and walk through the suburbs of Westchester to get to their school. And nothing changed today, their first day as sophomores. Their school was like all other public schools with various people and clubs, and teams. Clary had never really joined a club before, although she did participate in her middle school's "Paint Off" where she came second to Aline Penhallow.
"So the questions is are you ready for another marvelous year at Idris Public High school, home of the overwhelming number of Percy Jackson fans who got the school to change its football team name to, THE TITANS," Simon said giving an exaggerated gesture towards the varsity football players who were stationed at their usual spot in the drive way, accompanied by their entourage of cheerleaders and JV players.
"Who could ever forget," Clary teased. She saw her Brother Jonathon talking to the cheerleaders.
"So I finally got my schedule in the mail yesterday and here are my classes."
Simon handed the paper to Clary where she began to read over it. She felt a peculiar familiarity with the layout of his classes. She thought about it a little and saw that they had the same classes save a few. For instance they both had Chemistry with Mr. Rose first period, followed by a creative writing elective with Mrs. Morris second period, where they split up because Simon takes pre-calc with Mr. Trowsky, and Clary has Algebra 2 with Ms. McGrath. They reunite before lunch in study hall that would be monitored by a different teacher every other day. Sixth period they part ways again, seeing Clary in an English 4 class with Mrs. Reynolds, and Simon in English 3 with Mrs. Morris again. Following their sixth period classes they have gym together with Mr. Shevitz and Mr. Lingg; which was good because neither of them were any good at anything physical and would have each other for comfort. Last period, Clary had an art class call "Expression through Art" which she liked because she then could leave school happy every day. This class was taught by Mr. Gecker (or Mr. G for short.). Simon had a class called "Music Composition and Arranging", taught by Mrs. Gecker (or Mrs. G for short.
"Um, Si. We have almost all the same classes." Clary looked at Simon as she tried to hand him back his schedule. She was unsuccessful as she saw Simon in a trance staring towards the parking lot. She followed his gaze and probably saw the most beautiful girl she'd ever seen at the school before. This girl wore clothes completely opposite to Clary, not afraid to show off her curves and finely tuned skin. She had long black silky hair that hung down almost to the small of her back. She wore tight black leather leggings and high inch designer boots. She was also sporting a cool leather black jacket with a white shirt that hung a little too low for Clary's tastes, revealing a little of her plump breasts. Her face was had hints of make up to emphasize her high cheek bones and full lips. Clary was stunned by this girl's ability to dress so that she wasn't showing off but also was at the same time. The plainness of her clothes stood out because of how great se looked in them. Along with Simon other boys were staring at her as she leaned against a silver BMW talking to one of the varsity football player who was already hitting on her. On the other side of the vehicle Clary saw someone with golden hair and an amazing smile. He wore even simpler clothes. A tight fitted V-neck with a white under shirt and black skinny jeans and converses. He was quite slim but also seemed very fit, Clary noticed. She quickly turned away and back to Simon.
"Helloooooo, earth to Simon!" When she got no response she pinched him.
"Ouch!" Simon said while rubbing his arm, "you know I'm very sensitive."
"Oh, please you big baby. Try not to die."
Clary noticed it was already 8:20 and they needed to be in first period by 8:30; which meant they only had 10 minutes to find their lockers, and get to class before all the good seats were taken.
