Authors Note:

Hello, I'm back again with a new story! I've been getting inspired so easily now, and I just can't stop! Like I said before, I am not giving up on any story. They will all be finished at some point, and so with the one shots. Please let me know how you like this story! I know there are many stories out there like this, but I hope you enjoy where I take this idea! Leave a review to let me know your thought!

Disclaimer: All the main characters belong to Cassandra Clare, minor characters are from my own imagination. I don't know when I'll be updating. I might just update once a week, and it will most likely be on a Saturday or Sunday.

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Chapter One

Clary POV:

You wanna know what the day in the life of Clarissa Morgenstern is like? Yea, so does every other nosey person in this town. I've lived here for most of my life, and my family has always been the talk of the town. And not in a good way.

My father, Valentine, well he's pretty much a gangster. He's been involved in the mafia since before I was born. It's the only life I've ever known, and it sucks. People tend to stay away from me. I don't have any friends besides the guys who have fathers in the same line of work, and we're all pretty much trouble.

Three years ago, my mom had my little sister, Cassie. She was the bright spot during a dark time. The first time I saw her I fell in love, and it's never faded. A week after she was born my mother was killed, and it tore our already loose family apart. It was the work of another crime family. See, my father is pretty high up, and the best way to get to him is through us. My mother was the first casualty. It tore him apart. He got colder, and became more distant. Which is how I ended up being the primary care taker for my sister. I didn't mind though. I loved my sister more than anything. She took after my father when it came to his hair. She had light blonde, almost white hair, and bright blue eyes. I knew when she got older she would be a heartbreaker.

I was starting my senior year of high school, and I couldn't wait to get out. I was the freak that everyone avoided. I had who knows how many rumors floating around about me, and I had no friends, I didn't need any. I parked my car in the parking lot, and took a deep breath. Today would be over soon, and than I got to hang out with Cassie.

Jace POV:

"Alec, we're going to be late on our first day if you don't get down here right now." Izzy yelled up the stairs to our brother.

"Why does it matter Iz?" I asked and she rolled her eyes.

"I know school doesn't matter to you, since you could pass it in your sleep, and you don't give a shit about how you are perceived, but I on the other hand care about making a good first impression."

"Iz, you always make a good first impression." Alec said as he came down the stairs. "This is the third school we've been too since we entered high school, and you've always climbed to the top of the social ladder within the first week. You have nothing to worry about."

Izzy nodded and we got into my car and headed towards our new school. Our family moved a lot due to my adoptive parents jobs. It was annoying as hell, but I've gotten used to it. We pulled into the parking lot and made our way into the office to get our schedules.

"Good morning, how can I help you?" The woman said with a smile.

"We're the Lightwoods, and we're new here." Izzy said and she smiled even more.

"Of course! Welcome to Idris, I have your schedules and I have someone in here to show you around." She said and she handed us the paper. "Simon!" She called and a boy stood up and walked towards us. "These are the Lightwoods, take the rest of homeroom to show them their lockers and their first period classes.

"Of course Mrs. Penhollow." The boy said and we walked out of the office. "Welcome to Idris, it's about time we got some new faces around here." He said and I looked around. There wasn't anything special about this school, just like the last two we were at. We stopped in front of a row of purple lockers. "Uh, these are your lockers." He said and we all went to open them and put our stuff in them. I saw a flash of red out of he corner of my eye and when I turned my head and there was a small girl walking into a room and I turned back towards Simon.

"Who was that girl?" I ask and he sighs.

"Her name is Clary. I wouldn't go near her if I was you." He said and I was confused.

"Why not?" I ask.

"She isn't good company to keep." He said flatly.

"What does that mean?" I ask.

"Just trust me. She's kinda rotten to the core." He said and my eyes widened. That seemed pretty drastic.

"That seems a little harsh." Izzy said and he just shrugged.

"She has a pretty bad reputation." He said and sighed. "You'll find out soon enough." He said and I nodded. "Oh, and you're locker is next to hers, so be prepared." I nod and he shows us to our first period. We all had different classes and Simon showed me mine last. Simon knocked on the door and we walked in. "This is Jace Lightwood, one of the new students."

"Thank you Simon." The teacher said and he nodded and left. "Well, welcome to Idris Jace, I'm Mrs. Branwell, and this is AP English. You can have a seat next to Clarissa in the back." She said and the whole class muttered something. I looked up and saw the empty desk next to the redhead I saw earlier. I went back and took my seat, and she didn't even look up at me. She was extremely focused on whatever doodle she was drawing. I tried to focus on what the teacher was saying, but she was discussing A Tale of Two Cities, and I knew that book like the back on my hand. I was more focused on the mysterious redhead beside me. Before I knew it the bell rang and I gathered my stuff.

"You're really good." I said and her head snapped up towards me. She slammed her notebook closed and walked away. I had to admit, she was frustrating. But I couldn't help but be intrigued by her. She was closed off, and cold, but despite what Simon said, I was going to get to know her. Somehow, someway.

The rest of the day was rather boring. I had three more classes with Clary, and in each class she sat in the back and drew in her notebook. She didn't seem to pay attention to anything that was going on, and honestly I couldn't blame her. High school was s joke. I already knew what college I was going too, and that's only because they sought me out. Getting through senior year was honestly just an inconvenience, I could finish it in a couple months, but then I would really be board. I was standing outside by my car waiting for Izzy and Alec to show up when I saw that flash of red hair again. Clary was walking past everyone like they didn't even exist. She had headphones in and she was smoking a cigarette. She walked to what I assume was her car, and stopped. She seemed to be waiting for something. After a few minutes a car came up and stopped in front of her. She stomped out her cigarette and for the first time today she had a smile on her face. Two men stepped out of the car. One was holding a little girl. Clary bent down and the one guy put the child down and she ran towards Clary. Clary picked her up and gave her a kiss. Both men walked over towards her, and one gave her a hug while the other one gave her a kiss on the forehead. I don't know why, but a serge of jealously went through me. I didn't even know this girl, and another guy giving her a kiss made me jealous. A moment later the men were gone, and Clary was strapping the child into her car and driving away. Why the hell was she getting to me already? It's been one day. ONE day. I was brought out of my thoughts when Izzy and Alec showed up.

"How was your first day?" Alec asked as we got into the car.

"It was alright. Filled with a bunch of knowledge that I already know." I said and he laughed.

"I'm guessing being in all AP classes isn't challenging enough for you?" Alec said.

"Nope. School has never been challenging. It's honestly quite boring."

"Easy for you to say." Izzy said. "Not everyone can be a genius." I laughed and pulled out of the parking lot.

"How was school for you two?"

"Great!" Izzy squealed. "I made friends with these three girls who invited me to try out for the cheerleading team! I'm super excited!" I nodded and turned towards Alec.

"It was alright. Thinking about going out for the soccer team. Gives me something to do."

"They better watch out." I said and he laughed.

"I'm not that good."

"Alec, you were one of the best teen soccer players in the state of California. The USMNT was trying their hardest to recruit you. You're good." I said and he shrugged. Izzy stated talking after our conversation ended but I couldn't get Clary out of my head. She was so distant, and cold all day, and the moment I saw her with that little girl, it's like a whole new person. I wanted to get to the bottom of her, but I didn't know where to start.