Disclaimer: This story is fiction, and I do not own any of the mortal instruments characters. Though I certainly wish I did, (love ya Cassie) all the events that will in occur in this story, did not and will not happen in any of the mortal instruments books. This is a fanfiction written by lightwood-cliffrd.

Author's note: Hey, so this is the first story I've ever written and I'm pretty nervous about it but, just bear with me for now. I hope you like the prologue!


"You know I could never stay away from you for so long," Simon said rather significantly, as if maybe it would help Clary change her mind. He presumed why she had to go but, did she really want to go?

"Oh come on, Simon! I'm only going to be gone for a year!" Clary whisper-yelled in a sarcastic tone because her mother was standing only a few feet away, and that made Clary feel quite awkward and flustered. Clary and her mom were going to move into Luke's house for a while and in the mean time, she would attend a gifted and talented school for her artistic abilities—from which she gained from her mother also.

"But I won't get to kiss or hug you and, I wouldn't be able to tell you when I've won a battle in Dungeons and Dragons!" Simon said rather loudly, Clary thought. Simon had always been like that—nerdy and loud. Although that had always been what she loved most about him. She loved how gentle he was with her and how he always treated her like a princess (not literally).

"That's not true; you can always Skype and text me! We could even use FaceTime in times of- " Clary was saying before she was interrupted, rudely.

"Clary! We have to get going!" Screamed Jocelyn, Clary's mom. She had spent the past 3 months packing for what she thought was going to be the worst life experience ever. Clary indubitably did not want to leave as she would have to leave behind her friends, her school and her teachers—who she was just beginning to like.

"Okay mom! I'll be there in seven seconds!" Clary yelled back, trying to move a few feet farther from her mom so she could give Simon a proper goodbye. "I guess this is it, huh?" Clary said a little sheepishly as she tucked a lock of her orange curls behind her ear. Her hair really wasn't cooperating right with her today.

"Christ, just come here," Simon said quickly before he caught their lips in a tight embrace. Clary let herself melt into Simon's arms careful not to take things too fast, as her mom was only a few feet away. They pulled away shortly and exchanged a couple goodbyes before—

BEEP! BEEP! Clary groaned at the sound of her alarm clock so early in the morning.

Fuck, Clary thought; it was only just a damn dream. She had had a few of those throughout the summer and it really sucked. All of those dreams seemed to be about her farewell to Simon and all of them, had ended much better than it did in reality. Simon had dumped her, right before she left; she missed him so much, Clary thought it hurt. Today was the first day of school—the most dreaded day in her life. Clary was definitely not looking forward to going back to school mostly because Simon wasn't by her side this time, comforting her.

Clary quickly got dressed slipping on her favorite blouse and the first pair of skinny jeans she could find. She rushed downstairs to get her breakfast, realizing her mom wasn't home. Went out to get groceries. Sorry I didn't get to make you breakfast today; have a great day a school, sweetheart—xx Mom. Clary let out a short sigh and frowned—she loved her mom's warm pancakes and hot coffee. With little enthusiasm, Clary grabbed an apple, picked up her backpack, and headed out on her way.

Maybe today won't be so bad, she thought to herself, though her heart begged to differ.


Hey guys! I know that sucked so, so bad but to be fair on my account its about 1am though today is the first day of winter break so yay! If you ever need me, I'm here for you okay just private message me and I'll be sure to answer asap! And just telling you right now—this is definitely a clace fanfic okay. So I'm very excited for this fanfic because I've got lots of plans for it n stuff. Also idk if you really wanted to talk to me my twitter is shadowhuntermgc (I am also a 5 seconds of summer fan) so yeah. I've probably said this so many times because I talk too much but, it really means a lot to me that you read this. Thank you and happy Valentine's Day!

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Songs for chapter:

-Mr. Brightside by The Killers

-Radio by Lana Del Rey

-Swing, Swing by The All-American Rejects