''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 'CHAPTER 2''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

I scrambled down the hallway that led to the cafeteria. There were people everywhere talking and chatting. Now this wouldn't be such a big deal if this hallway was just a little bigger….but it wasn't. And these people seemed determined to walk horizontal to each other, which formed this awkward wall of people in front of me.

"Excuse me, 'EXCUSE me." I muttered to people as I passed, trying to not be trampled under a million sneakers.

Finally when I thought I would never see daylight again I broke free and entered the cafeteria. I looked around and sighed. This place was even more crowded than the hall, if that was even possible. I was about to give up and just sit in the comfort of my car to listen to music when a hand was placed on my shoulder. I turned around ready to yell but stopped short when I saw who it was.

"You look lost, may I be of assistance?" Simon said with a crooked smile.

"Where are you eating? Because I don't know anyone yet" I questioned. He gestured towards the end of the room.

"Right this way ma'am," he laughed and led me towards his table. Simon led me to a round table where four people were seated. "Guys this is my friend Clary…Clary these are the Guys." Simon said introducing us. A tall girl with curly brown hair and skin the color of caramel smiled and extended her hand.

"Hi I'm Mia, That's Isabelle, Magnus, and my boyfriend Jordan" she said cheerfully. I shook her hand and greeted everyone at the table. Simon pulled out a chair but I sat down in it before he could. He grumbled unhappily as he went off to go find another. I liked messing with that kid.

"So, where'd you come from?" Magnus questioned, his eyebrows raised. Magnus looked like an…interesting character with his light brown eyes and sparkly spiked hair.

"My house?" I asked confused. He laughed.

"I like this one…fiesty" he said happily. Simon rolled his eyes at me when he got back with his chair. I vaguely wondered where he got it but decided I didn't care enough to ask.

"She's from L.A., We lived down the street from each other" he said.

"For a Los Angeles girl you're awfully pale." Isabelle said examining her nails. I shrugged.

"I'm not sure if I should be offended, but I'm going to take that as a compliment," I said slowly. But then she smiled at me, and I decided to let that one go. The rest of lunch was just everyone talking and laughing. I zoned out a bit and was surprised when I saw a lunch tray slam on the table

I looked up from my food to see Jace toss Simon out of his chair and take his seat. Simon guffawed then went to get another chair. "What the hell Jace?" I said. He turned his gaze to me.

"Well, Well looks like you guys all met, Red over here?" He nodded in my direction.

"What are you doing here Jace?" Simon grumbled while sitting down in his newly found chair. "You never sit over here."

"Oh trust me rat face, I know. And believe me I'm not trying to start today. I just came to tell my wonderful sister and brother that they would need to find a ride home tonight. Sebastian and I…have business to attend to." He said with a sly smile playing his features.

Isabelle objected immediately. "What do you mean we need to find another ride home! Screw you and Sebastian's plans. Project runway comes on at 4:00!" she shrieked. Surprisingly enough Alec was quite.

"Project Runway you say? That's sounds serious enough. I'll drive you, Alec, and Simon home." Magnus said.

"What do you mean you'll take Simon home?" I asked. Simon smiled sheepishly at me. The bell rang signaling the end of the school day.

"Simon got his car towed, for parking in the illegal spot outside school" Isabelle said for him. Jace snickered. I stopped dead in my tracks. Jace who was in front of me looked behind him and stopped too.

"Isabelle is that illegal parking spot down the sidewalk and next to that old tree? " I asked feeling the color drain from my face.

Isabelle turned around and answered clearly confused "yeah, why?"

I broke out into a run. I sprinted out the double doors that lead into the building and into the pouring rain. I couldn't even see five feet in front of me it was raining so hard. I stumbled my way through the rain and puddles until I found the spot where I had parked my car, but as soon as I looked my heart sank. There was nothing there, just a bill. I snatched up the bill and shoved it in my purse. Just then a car came up behind me and soaked me in gutter water. I stood drenched and fuming.

The darkly tinted car window rolled down and a voice said "Hop in Red."