Chapter Two

Clary POV:

After that day Jace met me in the woods I haven't seen him around. But I can't blame him, I'm not all that fun to be around. It doesn't help that we go to different schools, but I guess that's just how my life goes. And if my life couldn't be any worse, my parents are constantly trying to set me up with their friends kids. I can't even begin to tell you how many first dates I've been on. In fact, I had another one tonight and I was dreading it more than anything.

I was staring in the mirror as I looked at what I was wearing. I had on a maroon skater skirt, which my mom actually approved of saying she thought 'it was super cute and made me look like I was up on the latest fashion', I had on a fitted white top, and had some tights on, with white heels, and a black leather jacket, my hair was curled and my make up with light. I made my way downstairs and met my parents in the living room.

"Ah Clarissa dear, these are our old friends Tessa and James Carstairs, and this is their son, William." The boy looked like he was maybe a year or two older than me and he had a smug look on his face. Just looking at him he gave me the creeps.

"Hello, nice to meet you all." I said with my sweetest voice and I could see my mothers eyes glisten with pride, I knew exactly how she wanted me to act, and I knew that I had to listen. We talked for a couple more minutes until William and I left for the restaurant.

The date was absolutely awful; he didn't know how to talk about anything but himself. I found out he was going to Columbia, and studying to become a lawyer, he had three dogs, and the newest model BMW that his parents bought him for his birthday. All in all I would never be going out with him ever again. When the date was finally over we were walking around town when I saw the Lightwoods and Simon outside a movie theater. I quickly thought about how this was my way out. We kept walking and when we finally got close enough I decided to do it.

"Jace, it's so good to see you." I said as I pulled him into a hug, I knew he was probably really confused so I whispered in his ear, "this is the worst date of my life, please save me." He chuckled and let go of me; I looked behind him and saw the confusion on his siblings faces.

"It's good to see you too, it's been awhile. How are you?"

"I'm great." I said but I was hoping that he could read between the lines.

"Who are these people babe?" I heard from behind me and I rolled my eyes and turned around and put on my best fake smile.

"Some friends of mine, this is Jace, Alec and Isabelle, and that's Isabelle's boyfriend Simon. Simon and I go to the same school." I say in my fake happy voice.

"We were just about to go get some ice cream if you want to join us." Jace said and I couldn't help but smile, he was playing along and it brought a level of comfort to me.

"Actually, we have to go." Will grabbed my arm and I was shocked by the firmness in his grasp.

"Why? We weren't doing anything." I say and I can see the anger filling up in his eyes.

"But I have a surprise for you that doesn't include other people." He tried to sound seductive but I couldn't help but be grossed out.

"Are you kidding me?" I said and he looked taken aback. "You really think I'm going to sleep with you on the first date?"

"Yes." His cocky tone really caught me off guard. I was shocked that he really thought I'd just willingly have sex with him on a first date.

"Wow. Did you think about the possibility of, I don't know, me saying no? Or were you just going to take me without my consent?"

"You would have said yes." He said and I looked back at the Lightwoods who looked just as grossed out as I felt.

"You sure about that?" I cross my arms over my chest.

"I'm sure. Who could resist me? I'm handsome, rich, and I'm going to have an amazing career, you'd be crazy not to want this."

"Well, call me crazy, because I certainly do not want you. And unless you want rape attached to your name, I'm pretty sure sex was never on the table." He looked appalled, almost like this was the first time he's ever been rejected.

"You know, my friends told me you were a prude, but I didn't think they were serious." I looked at him, and it took everything in me not to punch him in the face. "You may be hot as hell babe, but you sure are not easy to get along with." He looked back at the Lightwoods. "You think this lot will get you anywhere in life, please you'd be lucky to have someone like me. No one in their right mind would put up with the amount of baggage you come with." He looked back towards me. "And there would ne no proof that it was rape, it would be he said she said and when it comes to two 'consenting adults' the charges would go no where." That was it, that's what sent me over the edge.

"You certainly have a way with words Will. How would you know anything about me? You spent the entire dinner talking about yourself." I took a step towards him. "I couldn't care less about you going to Columbia, or that you want to be a lawyer or that you have three dogs all named after yourself." I could hear laughter coming from behind me. "I feel bad for the poor woman who gets stuck with you, but from what I can deduct, she'll just be a trophy wife while she gets it on the side because as much cockiness as you blatantly shove down peoples throats, you're probably shit in bed. And I'm a minor you jackass." I could see his face slightly pale.

"You'll regret this Carly." He said and I just let out a laugh.

"My name is Clary you fucking prick." With that he stormed away and I couldn't believe someone like him even exists. I turn back towards the Lightwoods and they all look shocked. "Might have to be the worst first date of my life."

"Why would you go out with that guy?" Isabelle asks.

"My parents have been setting me up with all their friends kids. That was my 5th date with one of them, and definitely the worst." I laughed a little and looked at Jace. "Thank you for playing along. I thought that date was never going to end."

"Of course. I told you a couple months ago, I got you." I smiled and let out a breath.

"Well, I'm going to head home. Thank you again." I turn around and realize that Will brought me here. "Shit."

"Need a ride?" I heard Jace say from behind me.

"It's okay, I'll just call my maid, I don't really want to deal with my parents considering Will probably went back to my house and bitched me out. And I've already ruined your night."

"Don't worry about it. I can take you home and meet them back here after. Please, no need to worry anyone at home." I looked at him and finally realized it was probably for the best.

"Okay. Thank you."

"I'll meet up with you guys later." They nodded and Jace led me to his car. It took us about 10 minutes to get back to my house. He parked the car and I noticed that Will's car was nowhere in sight and I let out a relieved breath. I sat there for a minute trying to get ready for what I knew was going to be a fight.

"Thank you, for doing this for me tonight. I really appreciate it."

"Of course. I'm sorry your night was so horrible."

"Yea, but it didn't end so badly." I smiled at him and he smiled back. "I guess I'll see you around sometime." We said our goodbyes and I went inside. When I opened the door I saw my parents sitting in the living room looking pissed.

"Clarissa, what the hell happened tonight?"

"He was a douche dad. The date was horrible."

"That doesn't give you the right to speak to him the way you did."

"Are you kidding me? He was planning on taking me back to his house and having sex with me, and I told him that it wouldn't happen and you know what he said?" I looked at my parents and they shook their head. "He told me that it would happen no matter what. So I'm sorry that I really didn't feel like being raped tonight."

"Clarissa." My mother said in a harsh tone.

"I really don't want to talk about it. I had a horrible night and I just want to get out of this outfit and lay in my bed." I walked away before they could say anything else. I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn't help but think that maybe somehow this was my entire fault. People just thought they could take advantage of me; did I give off that vibe? Do I need to try and look different? Why the hell do these things happen to me? I took another blade out and made a couple more cuts. The release felt like I was on cloud 9. I watched as the blood made it's way down my leg, but I stopped it before it hit the floor. I cleaned everything up and went to bed, where the nightmares of my past and what could have happened tonight flood my mind.