I was planning on updating this throughout the day, but I got distracted by the trick-o-treaters. Man, they got an early start today. I added just an itty-bitty bit to this chapter to give a little insight into Clary's growing feelings/lust for Jace.
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After days of harassment, Clary finally winds up getting Simon to tell her who his mystery girl is. Isabelle Lightwood. She's confused at first, she thought she was looking for a girl with the last name Wayland, but Simon tells her that Isabelle's parents had adopted Jace. At Clary's further confusion, Simon explains that Jace is Professor Wayland. It was suddenly all making sense.
When Isabelle just so happened to be in Clary's psychology class, she was borderline ecstatic. Now, she could get Isabelle and Simon together or at least get them hanging out. During their first class, Isabelle had sat right next to Clary and announced, rather excitedly, that they were going to be best friends. As it turned out, Simon had gotten to know Isabelle a lot better than he had let on. And she him.
Isabelle not only seemed to know about Clary, but also knew who she was before she had even introduced herself. This was going to be easier than she had originally thought.
The following Thursday, Clary walks into her psych class, late as always, and spots Isabelle waiting for her. "Why are you late?" Isabelle asks with a raised brow.
"Oh, you know, I was getting ready." She gives Clary a dubious twice over and shakes her head. "If you say so." Clary hits her arm. She's so blunt, she can understand why Simon likes her though. Isabelle is gorgeous, funny, and, to top it all off, smart. Maybe even smarter than Simon.
"So, what are you doing this weekend," Isabelle asks.
"I don't know, Simon and I may go to this art exhibit with my mom. Do you want to go with us?"
"As fun as that sounds… I have something else in mind. Why don't you come stay the weekend with me?"
"I don't know Isabelle. My mom is kind of weird about stuff like that."
"No, come on you have to! Would it be better if your mom met me?" It probably would, but Clary's not sure her mom will be up for it. And when she really thinks about it, her mom is weird about people coming over to the apartment too. And she figures that her mom really needs to get over being so untrusting. Meeting one of Clary's friends will be good, she really only knows Simon.
"Okay, maybe you should come over after class and meet my mom."
"Great, because I have some big plans for this weekend!"
The first thing that pops into Clary's mind is whether or not Isabelles' brother will make an appearance over the weekend. But she shrugs the thought off as silly and borderline inappropriate. Especially after the wildly inappropriate dream she had had about him the night before. The one that had her furiously rubbing herself to completion, before rushing to class. Yeah, it was best to steer clear of any thoughts regarding her professor.
Although, she recognized the fact that she couldn't control her dreams.
An hour and a half later, they are bursting through the apartment door, takeout Chinese in tow. The first thing Clary notices is that her mom isn't home. She rolls her eyes, of course she isn't. They settle on the couch and spread out the food on the coffee table. The smell is intoxicating, and Clary realizes she hasn't eaten all day.
"So, can I ask you something?" Isabelle bats her eyes pleadingly.
"Yeah, of course." Clary mutters with a mouth full of lo mein. Part of her is almost concerned at the sound of Isabelle's voice, but she's much too focused on the food in front of her to ask if she's okay.
They sit for a few moments in silence, Isabelle seems to be working up the courage to ask her question. Clary gives her a confused glance and she sucks in her breath.
"Is Simon seeing anyone?" She finally blurts out, practically shouting.
Just then, the door swings open banging against the wall. Clary's mom stands in the doorway, keys in her mouth, hands filled with canvases and grocery bags. She drops everything and barks out a laugh.
"What's funny mom?"
"The thought of Simon dating anyone!"
