Chapter Two: The Down Fall
It has been a year since Jonathon's passing, and a lot has happened. She saw a little less of Jace now that he had graduated high school, and was working as a jiu jitsu instructor Clary was now a senior in high school, In 3 days she would turn 18. Her birthday was the least of her concerns because she was getting ready for her first study date tonight. She never thought in a million year Sebastian would take her up on her offer to help him study for the big history test. Sebastian was sort of beautiful she thought. He was 6 ft. tall, with white blonde hair, and green eyes. Everyone had always told her how beautiful her green eyes were, but she never thought so. She didn't understand the big deal over green eyes, until she looked into Sebastian's eyes and in that moment she understood. She was under no delusion that Sebastian liked her "that", but she felt it was a start.
Everything was going quite well she thought. Sebastian had shown up exactly on time 6 p.m. sharp. They sat at the breakfast bar in the kitchen eating the pizza that Clary had ordered from her favorite pizza place Main Street Pizza making small talk. Then after an hour or so of quizzing Sebastian with every note card she had made for the test. She realized he didn't need any help at all he knew everything she threw at him.
"Well, it looks like you know everything." She smiled at Sebastian
"Can I get that in writing so I can show everyone, that finally someone agreed" Sebastian Joked
Sebastian looked around a bit nervously, "So where are your parents?"
"Oh" Clary said "They are actually gone for the next four days. Luke had to go Florida for work, and I made mom go with him. She never gets out and goes anywhere so I thought it would be nice for them to have some time together. She thought I'd be upset that she was missing my birthday, but I assured her it was fine."
Sebastian nodded looking over at Clary "Well, What do, you want to do? I don't have to be home until around 10."
"Have you heard the New American Tragedy Album yet? It's awesome we could go to my room and listen to it?" Clary asked kind of shyly hoping Sebastian didn't think the Tragedy was lame.
"No I haven't! That sounds awesome!" Sebastian jumped up from his stool "Which way to your room?"
Clary got up and led Sebastian to her bed room. "Feel free to sit on my bed." Clary said while going over to her computer to start the music. She turned around to tell Sebastian something about the album, but when she swung around she ran right into him.
"Oh God Sebastian! You scared the shit out of me! I thought you were sitting on my bed!" Clary said catching her breath.
He was looking down at her smiling, but not the charming smile he had just minutes ago…there was something different…something that seemed a bit off. She tried to shake it off, and tell herself she was just being weird, and lead Sebastian to her bed where she sat down with her legs crossed. He sat down next to her, watching her. Next thing Clary knew Sebastian had tackled her down on her bed, and was kissing her hard. Clary was sure that she would have bruises on her lips from the pressure of his lips on her.
For a split second Jonathon pulled back, it was only an inch but it was enough that her eyes locked with his somehow his beautiful green eyes now looked black and her voice was shaking, but she finally got out, "What are you doing? "
"I'm just doing what I already know you want. Don't act like this isn't why you offered to help me. You knew I would fuck you right." While he spoke Clary could hear the sound of him using his feet to take his shoes off. Suddenly it hit her like a brick wall...He was going to rape her….
Sebastian was smiling as he used his size to over power and Clary and tears her clothes from her.
Clary began to cry and beg, "Please don't do this, if you leave now I will pretend this never happened." She could already feel the bruises on her arms forming from where he was holding her down with such force. At that moment Sebastian laughed and then struck her in the face saying, "Please keep begging me to stop…it's such a turn on."
After what felt like a life time, Clary was exhausted and bruised from trying to break free from Sebastian's hold. All she could do now is cry; because she knew this was it…this was really going to happen, and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Sebastian had just ripped the remainder of her clothes off when in a flash of sounds and shadows Sebastian was ripped off of her. She did the only thing that made sense in the moment she got up and ran over to Jace's room and hid under his bed. She cries as she lays naked under Jace's bed shaking and then she hears someone enter her room. "Clary, where are you..Please" She instantly recognizes Jace's voice. She instantly begins to cry harder this time she isn't crying out of fear, but because she knew it was finally over. Apparently Jace heard her crying because she looked over to see Jace looking over at her.
"Clary please come out….Please" Jace's eyes were pleading.
She watched as Jace reached his hand out to touch her face. She knows in her mind that Jace would never hurt her, but after what happened, her body involuntarily flinched. Jace immediately pulls his hand back. Clary could see the hurt in his eyes the moment she flinched. Jace begins looking around, and suddenly disappears. He comes back just seconds later with his favorite gray and blue throw blanket from his gaming chair. He slowly pushes the blanket towards Clary. She takes the blanket and covers herself up. At this point Jace is laying down right beside his bed just watching her
Jace gave a small relieved smile when Clary accepted his blanket. After a few minute he sees her slowly start moving toward him. He backs up to give her some space. He can see that it is physically painful written all over her face.
"Can I help you? Where does it hurt?" Jace says while watching Clary try to take a step. As soon as she puts weight on her left knee she lets out a whimper as her knee gives way. Jace catches her before she hits the ground. Clary gasp as her body fell against Jace's chest, and his arms were around her holding her up. Jace carefully and slowly bends down hoping he doesn't scare Clary and lifts her up under her knees. She lets out a little whimper of pain, Jace hurries to set her down gently on his bed.
"I tried to really hard to not hurt you, I'm sorry "Jace knows he has to choose his next words and tone carefully, "Clary.." he treads carefully as Clary looks up at him "we need to get you to a hospital…you need to have a rape kit done."
Clary looks over at Jace, and speaks for the first time in what she feels has been hours. In a low whisper she says, "He didn't rape me."
Jace looked shocked, "but I saw him…He was naked on top of you…"
Clary shuddered as she thinks back, "Yes…but you stopped him just seconds before he actually started…"
A look of relief washed over Jace's face. He was so relieved that he was actually able to get to her before this guy could inflict anymore pain on her.
"Jace…" Clary whispered
"Yeah?" Jace looked over at Clary
"I really just want to take a bath, could you please help me get to the bathroom." Clary, ask nervously while biting her bottom lip.
"Of course, I'll be right back." Jace got up and disappeared into her room. After a few minutes she hears the sound of bath water being ran. He comes back with a small smile on his face. "Do you want me to carry you, or do you want to try to walk?
In an unsure voice Clary says, "Could you carry me..please?" No sooner than she got out please Jace was already carrying her. He scooped her up and carefully carried her to her bathroom and sat her still wrapped in his blanket in her vanity chair. Suddenly a look of nervousness came over Jace's face.."Um…uh…Do I need to help you in the tub?"
Clary shook her head, "No, I think I can do it. "Could you just stay long enough for me to get into the tub to make sure I don't fall?" Jace nodded walking behind her ready to catch her if she started to fall. Clary started making her way to the tub. Surprisingly she was doing much better than they both expected. Once she had her hands on the tub Jace turned his back so she could get into the tub. "I put some pajamas over there" Jace pointed to the counter next to the sink. Jace could hear the sound of Clary slightly struggling to get into the tub. Just as he was about to ask if she was okay, he heard Clary say "I made it in okay, Thank you Jace."
Jace started walking to the door, "I will be right outside the door if you need me for anything please, doesn't hesitate just ask."
With that Jace walked out of the bathroom and closed the door behind him, but he didn't leave he just sat down right next to the door..watching..waiting…listening for any sound that indicated Clary needed him. After about 20 minutes he heard the door start to open and he stood up to face her. Jace examines Clary as she emerged from the bathroom. The first thing he notices is her freshly washed red hair. He glances down at the navy tank top and navy and white pajama shorts he picked out for her. Then he makes the mistake of looking at her arms and legs. They were covered in bruises. She had a very distinct hand print on her upper left arm. He immediately brought his anger under control for Clary's sake. Clary walked over to her bed and sat down. Jace walked over and stood in front her.
"Clary you look tired, you should try to get some sleep. You've been through a lot" Clary heard Jace say. He was right she thought. She just nodded at Jace and began to get under the covers. Jace helped her get all settled in adjusting the blankets for her so she could get confortable.
"Alright, I'll let you get some sleep, but just so you know I'm just on the other side of this door if you need me." Jace turned to walk to his room then he heard Clary's voice say, "Wait…Jace…" Jace spun around looking at Clary, "yes?"
Clary takes a deep breath, "Thank you, I don't think I said it, but thank you for everything…"
"You don't need to thank me you know I'd go to hell and back for you Clary." Then he walks to his room gently closing the door behind him.
Clary falls asleep surprisingly easy, but within 2 hours of falling asleep she awakens and can't will herself back to sleep. She slowly sits up in bed testing her limbs for pain. Then slowly swings her legs around to the floor. She gets out of bed and tip toes over to the door that conjoins her and Jace's room. She reaches for the knob hesitating for just a second, but she takes a deep breath and turns the knob. She nervously walks over beside Jace's bed. The moment she stopped in front of his bed, she heard in the darkness the sound of Jace rolling over to face her
In a low rough sleepy voice she hears Jace, "Clary?..Are you okay?...What do you need? I'll get you whatever you want "
"No that's okay, I'm fine…I just can't sleep…" Clary says sounding defeated.
Clary took a few seconds to finally get her nerve up. "I..I…was wondering if you would hold me. If you don't want to I completely understand, and I'll go back to my room."
"Oh!" Jace sounded surprised at her request. He immediately moved himself against the wall and opened the covers for Clary to get in.
Clary hesitated "Are you sure you want to? You have already done so much for me today."
Jace sighed, "Just come here, there is nothing in the world I'd rather be doing right now than holding you."
Clary was a little shocked by Jace's answer, but climbed into his bed. Jace slowly, as if still worried his touch would scare her like it did earlier in the evening wrapped his arm around Clary. Clary was facing him and as soon as Jace's hand touched her hip she wiggled herself forward to snuggle herself completely against him. She instantly started to take in the scent that is Jace. It's a smell she has always loved. Sometimes she would swear she could smell him as she lay in her bed at night because their rooms have always been so close. She immediately felt safe, her whole body relaxes. Then she began to hear something that made her smile against Jace's chest. It was the sound of Jace humming.
