Clary and Jace are an inseparable couple, but their devotion to one another will be tested by the many challenges that they must face. All characters are mundane, living in New York.

This fictional story is inspired by the singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran. The songs lyrics used in this story are from: One, Take It Back, Shirtsleeves, Thinking Out Loud, Tenerife Sea, Photograph, Afire Love, Even My Dad Does Sometimes, Runaway, Nina, and Bloodstream. These songs are from the album 'x' (pronounced 'multiply')

Jace lives with Alec and Isabelle with their parents (the Lightwoods). Simon lives with his mother. Magnus lives in his apartment. Clary lives in her stepfather's house with Jocelyn ad Luke. Told in first person by Jace. NOTE: In this story Clary has blue eyes instead of green.

Each chapter usually will be a few hundred words, usually less than 1k words. Rated T for language and suggestive themes. There will likely be between fifteen and twenty-five chapters. AU and sometimes they might seem OOC but that's kind of accidental.

One

Take my hand and

heart and soul, I will

only have these eyes for you

Part One

Clarissa, Clary, is the most amazing girl you'll ever meet. With a heart as warm as hers it's impossible to dislike her, especially since she seems to loves everyone. I love her, and am considering proposing.

"Jace, let's go! How long does it take to text Izzy?" Clary tugs at my arm, eager to go. She loves Central Park, especially this time of year. It's summer and she loves being able to walk through the trees just before the leaves fall. We're planning on meeting Isabelle, Simon, Alec, and Magnus there.

"Okay, okay! Done, let's go." I slid my phone into my jeans and Clary pecks my cheek. I smile at her and we both walk to the door. We've been staying at Luke's house while Jocelyn and Luke are away on their honeymoon.

We walk to the subway station in downtown Brooklyn; we'll take the subway from there.

Clary wears a blue tank top that matches her eyes. I can't help but notice this; I seem to notice everything about Clary. The way her freckles are almost the same colour as her flaming hair; the way her cheeks dimple when she's laughing; the way she changes her walk when she's excited. I push back my gold locks as I admire her.

"Do you want to go to Taki's tonight?" I ask her as we walk down the sidewalk. People are walking around us, but its more tourist people than business people. Tourist always seem more relaxed and excited than business people, so I love summer because it brings tourists.

"Can't. Doctor appointment. We can go tomorrow maybe." Clary calmly avoids pedestrians as we walk and she slips her hand into my own. Her delicate artist fingers tangle with my calloused one and we smile at each other.

The subway ride is quick and soon we're just minutes from Central Park. We see Magnus and Alec sitting on a bench and Clary pulls me to walk faster. I laugh at her eagerness. We haven't seen them in a few days, but based on Clary's reaction you'd think it'd been years.

Magnus's hair is as usual; spiked and glittery. Today it's just gold glitter, matching his cat-like eyes. Alec's eyes are a blue like Clary's. Both boys are greeting Clary as I arrive a moment after her.

"Did you text Isabelle and Simon?" Alec asks me. I nod and point behind him, to the two figures walking toward us; Isabelle and Simon. They're holding hands and smiling, Simon listening as Isabelle prattles on about something.

They arrive in under a minute and Isabelle switches from talking to Simon to talking to Clary. Simon seems relieved by this. We all start walking, just catching up and sharing any news we have. I reach for Clary's hand and we stroll together.

"We should get food after this. Can everyone come?" Simon asks, walking with Isabelle. As a group of six, we can't really walk together, and instead move as a clump.

"I can't go; doctor's appointment." Clary sighs. I squeeze her hand reassuringly. I know that she's nervous about the appointment. She told everyone is was just a regular checkup, but I know that it isn't.

"Alexander and I will be on a date tonight, so we're out unfortunately." Magnus replied while holding Alec's hand. They pecked affectionately and everyone smiled for a moment.

"Okay, maybe tomorrow." Simon reasoned, not sounding bothered. Isabelle put her head on his shoulder as they walked.

Clary didn't know, but we were actually getting together tonight. While Clary had her doctor appointment, the rest of us were going to plan her birthday. She was born on August 23rd, which would be on a Saturday this year, in just a few days. Of course, we were planning a surprise party.

We continued to meander around Central Park, and I could tell Clary wanted to draw everything. The beautiful trees, the luscious lawns, even the picturesque couples like us walking around.

"You and I should go to the beach sometime." Clary said the thought like she was simply thinking out loud. I tucked the idea away; perhaps that could be part of the surprise party.

"We all ought to go the movies sometime." Isabelle spoke up, turning to face everyone. I nodded and saw Clary too. Alec shrugged but Magnus smiled and agreed. I liked spending time as a group of six; large enough to have various conversations, but not so large that it felt impersonal.

"My doctor's appointment is in about forty minute, so Jace and I better head back. It was great catching up with everyone." Clary mentioned the time and I cursed. I hadn't realized how long we'd been here. Clary couldn't miss this appointment.

"Alright, we'll see you soon." Alec waved goodbye as did everyone else. I nodded at everyone and Clary and I turned away, walking back to the subway station.

The ride back to her place in Brooklyn was uncomfortably silent. Clary was fretting over the appointment and what the doctor might tell her and I was nervous for her. Her headaches had been getting worse, and yesterday morning she'd woken up and vomited on and off for an hour.

For her sake, I hoped it was just the flu or something.

So what do you guys think ? This is my second WIP fanfic but I'll be giving them equal attention, pinky promise :) My other fanfic, if you're wondering, is 'His Blood was the Battleground'

So thanks for reading the first chapter of my Ed Sheeran 'x' inspired fanfic :)

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