Author's Note: Hey guys! I know this chapter is very short, but it was an idea that I just had to write down. I'm thinking of making this story a series of drabbles with all of TMI characters. Let me know what you think, and please give me ideas to write about! Please review! Thanks!
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Clary's hand absentmindedly rubbed her swollen belly with the tip of her pointer finger. She was lying on the soft brown couch in her living room, a book propped up on her offending stomach and held in place with her free hand. Baby Names for Expecting Parents. Such an original title, thought Clary. As she skimmed through the various C letter names lazily, a flutter erupted against her finger.
A smile spread across her face.
"What're you smiling about, babe?" asked Jace from his position. He was sitting on the couch with Clary, although he was more of a foot rest at the moment. Clary's feet were propped on his lap, and Jace's hands were sprawled on top of them as he watched TV.
Clary's eyes flickered to his. "Your son kicked me."
"Funny how he's my son when he's abusing you." The grin that was plastered on Jace's face at the mention of his child was a glowing one; a grin that made Clary's insides set fire and melt into a puddle.
Clary glanced back at her book, trying to calm the blush in her cheeks. Even after three years of marriage, Jace could still make her lose her cool. If it wasn't such an amazing feeling, it would probably irritate her. "If we don't pick a name for your son, that's exactly the name I'll be writing on his birth certificate."
Jace scoffed. "Your Son?" he asked incredulously. "Has a nice ring to it."
Clary sat up with some effort, removing her legs from their position in his lap and placing her feet on the floor in front of her. "What about Christian?" She wasn't serious about the name, it was just the only C name that sounded decent.
Jace bit his lip in thought, then, "What about Gabriel?" his golden eyes roamed Clary's face for a second, then moved to the book in her hands. "Of the thousands of names in that book, you haven't found one that you liked?"
Clary narrowed her eyes at him. "Are you implying that I'm not trying hard enough, Jace Wayland?"
"Absolutely not, love of my li-" Of course Clary cut him off.
"Because if that's what you're implying, I can definitely take that shower all by myself tonight-"
Jace's eyes widened immediately. "You are trying harder than any woman who has ever walked on the face of this earth, you beautiful creature whom I love more than life itself."
Clary cracked a grin. "That's what I thought." Clary returned to her previous position, closing the book and setting it on the floor beside the couch. "Gabriel is a nice name. Although we could just name him after his father."
"Hm. Jace Junior. How cute." He smiled, his eyes crinkling. It always amazed Clary how beautiful he was. She hoped that her son had his eyes. And his smile. And his nose. And his flawless hair.
"Pain-In-My-Ass Junior is more like it."
Clary bit the inside of her cheek and rubbed her stomach when the fluttering started again. "Ugh. He's kicking me again." Jace's eyes moved from the TV to Clary's stomach. He reached out and placed his hand on the side of her protruding belly as another round of fluttering came. His eyes practically glowed and he smiled up at Clary.
Then Clary's stomach growled. Jace chuckled. "I'll order Chinese," he said, reaching for his cell phone in his pocket with a sigh.
"God, I don't think I've ever loved you more than I do at this moment."
Jace smirked at her. "You always say that when I get you food. I'm starting to think that's why you keep me around."
Clary grinned at him. "I mean, there are a couple other reasons…" she muttered. "Although, one of those is why I'm in this position in the first place."
"What position? Hungry?"
"No, pregnant."
Jace laughed outright while holding the phone to his ear. The sound of it warmed Clary from the inside out. How was he so perfect? "And get me some noodles, pleeease,"added Clary, flashing her teeth with a big smile.
With a glance, Jace responded, "Anything for you, babe."
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