Chapter 1
Clary made her decision. She had to go talk to Jace. After hearing Luke talk about not telling her mother his feelings, she resolved that she wouldn't be the same way. "Luke, you have to take me to the Institute," Clary said with determination.
"Didn't you want to go to the hospital and see your mom?" Luke asked.
"I'll meet you afterwards."
As soon as Luke stopped the truck, Clary was running. As she got to the heavy wooden doors of the Institute, she stopped just long enough to carve her fearlessness rune onto her arm. She wasn't going to let any fear get in the way of what she had to say to Jace.
Before Clary had the chance to get any closer to the doors, they suddenly swung open. Clary's breath caught in her throat as she came face to face with Jace, his golden hair shining brightly in the afternoon sunlight. "Jace, we need to talk," Clary shouted before Jace could even get a word out. Clary then started walking towards Central Park. She was confident that Jace would follow. Clary picked a bench and sat down. When Jace came up, he started talking before Clary could. "Look, Clary, I'm sorry," said Jace, "I was pressuring you, and I shouldn't have. I'm ready to just care about you like a brother should."
"NO! Jace, DON'T apologize!" Clary shouted. "I came to tell you that I can't stay away from you anymore. I'm in love with you! It would be easier if you weren't my brother, but neither of us can change that, so I'm done trying to stay away from you…"
Clary was cut off as Jace abruptly pulled her face to his and kissed her.
