Chapter 1
Clary squinted in concentration, trying to capture every detail and put it into her sketch. The blends of the colors were just right, and every line was in place, but she still found that something was wrong with her work. Drawing Jace was like drawing a sunset; you could have every feature on point, but it still wouldn't be just right. Yes, the picture would be beautiful. It just wouldn't be as beautiful as the person perceives and knows it to be.
Clary let out a large sigh in frustration and let her shoulders slump. Jace, who had been sitting quietly on the windowsill reading a book, looked up. "What? Did your lead break?" he said jokingly.
"I wish," she said with a small chuckle. The two of them were in the Institute's library, enjoying the time away from society. They hadn't had a chance to just hang out lately, due to the constant calls and letters from the Clave.
The light from the afternoon sun seemed to make Jace's hair look more golden than usual, and his skin had been given a soft glow. Black runes decorated his arms, and an dark iratze stood out on the back of his neck. Jace's eyes were looking at her with curiosity, his head cocked to the side. "How am I supposed to capture this on paper?" Clary asked, exasperated.
"Well, I understand that being a stunning man, to perfect my chiseled chin and flawless hair must be quite stressful," Jace said with a smirk.
"You honestly have no idea."
Jace shook his head. "Maybe I don't but you can do tens and hundreds of times better than me. If I tried to draw you, you'd end up with lines for arms and legs. So don't get worked up about the small details."
Clary shut her sketchbook and set it on the table beside her. "I know. I'm not sure what's gotten into me lately. I'm paranoid and particular and-"
"You know what you need?" interrupted Jace, jumping off of the windowsill. "You need to relax. Be carefree and let go. All of the meetings and issues with the Clave, they're causing you to get worked up. You need to get out and do something fun.'
"What are you suggesting?" Clary asked crossing her arms.
"I'm suggesting," Jace said pulling her to her feet, "that we do something tonight. Magnus is holding a party, and I'm sure after some dancing and a few drinks, you'll feel a lot better."
"Not when I wake up in the morning with a hangover and a headache," Clary argued and Jace smiled.
"Come on Clary. I know partying isn't really your thing, and neither is trying strange beverages in neon colors, but this is just one time. Alec will be there with Magnus, Isabelle's bringing Simon, and I think Maia and Bat are going too. I promise that at any time if you want to leave-" Jace's plea was interrupted when Clary pressed her lips against his, throwing her arms around his neck. They kissed for a moment, and when Clary finally pulled away Jace frowned. "What was that for?"
"To get you to shut up," she said smiling. "What time's the party?"
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Chapter 2 Preview:
Clary ends up going to the party with Jace, and has one too many drinks!
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A/N: I know that it's a really short first chapter, but I'm just trying to introduce the fanfic. The next chapter will be much longer, I can promise you that!
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