It's Jace's birthday in a week, and still I haven't decided what to give him.
I've looked everywhere for something that he might like, from steles to seraph blades, and I've also tried at 'mundane' shops, but the right gift has been elusive.
I've also tried to ask Magnus, Izzy, Alec and Simon, again, they were all pointless.
I knocked at Alec's room, wondering if he'd know what would be the right present for Jace. When he didn't answer by the fifth knock, I got impatient. I grabbed my stele and started to draw the open rune. Big mistake.
Alec and Magnus were sprawled on the bed, with no clothes on.
I just stood there and stared at them. Clearly, they haven't heard my entrance because they continued to kiss and grope each other. After a few moments, Alec's eyes landed on me and widened.
"In the name of Raziel, what are you doing here Clary?" He asked, covering their body with the blanket.
"I… uhh... I just need to ask you something… but I think it can wait." I stuttered, my face was quickly reddening.
"I'll just see you guys later." I managed to say, and then I left Alec's room.
The same thing happened with Izzy and Simon, but I didn't need to go to Izzy's room to see what they were up to.
I walked through the hallway of the Institute, passing the dining room without a second glance. But then I heard a low moan. I immediately halted my steps and slightly opened the door, trying to peek at what's happening inside the room.
It was Izzy lying on the dining table, with her blouse unbuttoned, and her bra unclasped at the front. Her skirt was bunched up in her waist and she was pulling at a mass of dark curls at the apex of her thighs. I realized that the sound came from her, and a moment later, I registered that it was Simon who was between her.
Without a second thought, I closed the door and hurried down the hallway, trying to act as if I saw nothing. Good thing no one else is out to see my horrified expression.
