Author's Note: This is my first fanfiction so please review!

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own Mortal Instruments. It all belongs to Cassandra Clare.

JPOV

"I can't believe you dragged me here."

"Come on. It's my sister's party and I told her that we would come. We just have to stay for a bit then we can leave."

"Alec, I really don't want to spend my New Year's Eve at some lame party."

"Oh for the love of God Jace! It's just an hour out of your life. I think you can manage. You never know, you could end up finding the love of your life in there and then thank me for bringing you" he said as he knocked on the apartment door.

CPOV

Isabelle had wanted to throw a New Year's Eve party ever since we came to university together, but she never got the chance until now. As I tried to walk through the madness of dancing and drinking over to the balcony, I couldn't help but feel out of place. I was never a hardcore partier and probably never will be. It also didn't help that I was still trying to get over my old boyfriend Simon. We had been together for almost three years, before I found out that he had been sleeping with a girl named Maya in my advanced drawing class. Ass-hat. So here I am now in my final year of university and single. Yay.

"CLARY! What are you doing out here? I worked so hard to make this party awesome and you aren't even enjoying it."

"Iz, of course I'm enjoying it. I just needed some air."

"Are you still worrying about that bastard Simon? Because he isn't worth you spending a minute longer thinking about him."

"I know Izzie and trust me, I never want to see him again."

"Good because if he ever comes within a 5 mile radius of you again, I kick him so hard in the balls that he won't be able to have kids."

"Thanks Iz."

"Hey, you know that you're my best friend. I would do anything for you. Anyways, you know what I think?"

"What?"

"I think that this year is going to be the best one yet."

(Knock-knock-knock)

"Oh, that's probably Alec. I'll go get the door, but stop moping! Promise me that you will have some fun tonight, ok?"

"Ok Isabelle, I promise! Now go get the door!" I said laughing.

Isabelle is right. I shouldn't waste my time pining over someone who isn't worth my time. So I made my decision, I am going to turn over a new leaf. I am going to graduate and enjoy my boyfriend-less life. And just like that, I turned on my heel and walked right back into the party to find myself a drink.

JPOV

"Hey Alec!" said Isabelle when she opened the door.

"Hey little sister." Alec said in reply.

"Hi Iz."

"Hello to you too Jace. Oh, and remember, I going to watch that you don't steal my booze then walk out like last time."

"Good to see you too."

"Wow. Come on I'll get you guys a drink," she said as she closed the door.

As Isabelle led us through the usual insanity that occurs whenever she has a party, I noticed a small girl with beautiful flaming red hair walking through the crowd. I couldn't help but notice her green eyes and how she moved with such determination.

I was suddenly pulled out of my trace when the usual annoying voice said, "Quit staring. You're starting to drool."

"What?"

"That girl over there. You were watching her like a hawk."

"Oh. Just lost in thought I guess."

"Sure."

"Alec."

"Ok, just trying to help. But if you like her so much, why don't you ask Iz if she knows who she is."

We continue to walk over to Isabelle who was busy filling two cups for us.

"Hey Izzie, who is that girl that's walking towards us right now? The one with the red hair."

As I point to her, Isabelle's eyes widen to the point that I thought they would burst out of her head.

"Jace Wayland, she too good for you, so don't even try it."

"Oh come on Iz. Just tell me who she is. And besides, you're running out of time. She is almost here."

"Ok fine. Her name is Clary Morgenstern and she is my best friend. So back off."

And just as she finished saying it, Clary came right up beside her with a cute little smile on her face and said, "Hey Izzie, while your pouring, can you make me one too?" She then turned to Alec, who was standing beside me, and said "Hey you must be Alec, Isabelle's brother. I'm Clary."

"Oh, you're Clary, the best friend. Hi. It's nice to finally meet you after everything Isabelle has told me."

"It's nice to finally meet you too."

I quickly nudged Isabelle under the table and mouthed to her "introduce me".

Isabelle sighed and said "Clary I want you to meet Jace Wayland. He is Alec's best friend."

And with that, she finally looked at me with those amazing green eyes and said "Hi I'm Clary."

Oh god. I'm done for. That's it. I'm in love with a girl who has said three words to me.

CPOV

Here before me stood this tall, blond haired, model-worthy boy and all I could say was "Hi, I'm Clary." Wow.

"H-hi." He clears his throat as Izzie and Alec snicker quietly. "I'm Jace. Nice to meet you."

"It's nice to meet you too."

Then Alec pipes up and says, "Hey Iz, I think someone just threw up in your room."

"Oh shit!"

As Isabelle pulls Alec away, he silently gave Jace a thumbs-up. Jace replied by shooting him a dark look before turning back to face me.

Realizing that I had to continue our conversation, I said the first thing that popped into my mind. "So… What do you do Jace?"

"Sorry?"

"Well, if you're Alec's best friend then you must have already graduated, if you did go to college, which you might not have, which is fine. So if you have graduated, then where are you working?" Oh god. I sound like a parrot.

Surprisingly, he laughs and says, "I graduated university actually and currently volunteering at the hospital. I am halfway through medical school."

"Oh so you're a doctor?" Oh my god he is way out of my league.

"Trying to become one. What about you?"

"Well, I am in my senior year of university. I'm studying art."

"Really? That's awesome. I have always thought people who can draw and paint are so talented. I don't have an artistic bone in body."

"But hello you must be crazy smart to be in medical school."

I was expecting him to agree with me and make some snide comment on how I shouldn't even be talking to him, but all he does is shrug his shoulders. Just then, Isabelle came stomping back with an irritated look on her face with a smug looking Alec trailing behind her.

"Alec! Nobody threw up in my room!"

"Opps. I must have made a mistake."

Isabelle looked between Jace and I, then back to Alec and said, "Ya, I'm sure that's exactly what happened." She then looked at the clock hanging on the wall and instantly perked up. "It's almost midnight! See you guys later. I'm gonna go find myself someone to kiss." And with that she walked off swaying her hips as she went.

Alec didn't say anything, but walked off presumably going to do the same as Isabelle. That's when things went from uncomfortable to extremely awkward. "So…"

"So…"

In the background you can hear the countdown begin (10, 9, 8)

I realize that Jace hasn't moved away from me yet.

(7, 6, 5)

I slowly remove my eyes from looking at the floor to look up at him, and find him staring down at me.

(4, 3)

I suddenly notice that he is very close to me as his hand comes up and touches my face.

(2)

He still hasn't looked away and my heart is going a mile a minute.

(1)

He leans down. OH. MY. GOD.

Everyone cheers in the background, Happy New Year!

But I don't even notice because gorgeous doctor Jace Wayland is kissing me.