Author's note: I do not own "The Mortal Instruments"books or the characters I just like to play in the sand box with them.

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Chapter 1: Only the Young

Clary looked herself up and down in the full length mirror. She looked good. Her long red hair looked nice against the white of the floor length flowing dress she was wearing. She did her makeup light, only some bronzer and a little lip gloss. The gold sandals she wore peeked out from the front slit of the dress. It was their first night here and Izzy's brother had invited them to a white party his boyfriend was DJ-ing. Clary had never met Alec or his boyfriend but Simon had once and said they were both great and totally in love. Clary couldn't help but think that must run in the Lightwood Family.

"Hey Clary! You almost ready? Simon is doing that thing where he paces back and forth if we are going to be late."

"Coming now Izzy"

Clary grabbed her purse and walked out her bedroom door...ready to dance the night away with her friends.

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The party was beautiful. All white lounge furniture and cocktail tables with a tint of purple from the lights. When they first got there Izzy gave her brothers name to the bouncer and he led them to a VIP section. It was a good hour before Alec finally came over to greet them and was just as gorgeous as his sister. Tall, dark and handsome definitely described Alec Lightwood.

The night was turning into everything Clary had hoped it would be. Conversation flowed freely between the four of them. Clary and Alec really hit it off. Laughing and dancing most of the night. They would get up to head over to the dance floor for a few songs and come back to freshly filled drinks. Clary lost count of how much alcohol she had consumed but she knew she wasn't drunk enough to get sick or forget everything in the morning. She was just pleasantly buzzed and for the first time in months she felt light and free. Towards the end of the night Alec's boyfriend, Magnus, had finished his set and came over to sit with the group. Where Alec seemed to be stoic and reserved Magnus was boisterous and loud but they somehow complimented each other perfectly.

"Hey the girls and I were thinking about barbecuing tomorrow night. You and Magnus should come."

Alec looked at Magnus, who shook his head affirmatively.

"Um, yeah that would be great but our other brother is coming in tomorrow to stay for a few days."

"Jace is coming? I thought he didn't have a break in filming for a few months?"

Izzy looked positively giddy at the prospect of seeing her brother Jace. Clary knew who Jace Herondale was. Everyone knew who Jace Herondale was. Clary even knew that he was Izzy's brother (Herondale being his stage name) but neither she nor Simon had met him yet. He had been filming his latest big budget action movie in Atlanta since before Izzy even met Simon.

"He got a few days off. Magnus and I were going to go spend time with him in Atlanta but then Magnus got this gig and he decided to come up here."

"Bring him too. It's only gonna be us and the girls. Clary is bound to make enough food for an army because that's the only way she knows how to entertain and I picked up plenty of burger patties to grill"

The four of them looked around all shaking their heads and it was settled.

"Well it looks like the party is winding down. You guys ready to head out?"

Simon looked between Izzy and Clary. Both girls nodded yes.

"Thank you so much for the invite Alec. I had such a great time dancing with you tonight! And you, Magnus, you are a dance music genius. I never wanted to sit down"

"Flattery will get you everywhere my dear. I am glad I gave you reasons to dance with my handsome man. He has a tendency to want to mix into the shadows"

"Maybe I've just been waiting for the right dance party Magnus. Clary we definitely need to go out dancing again."

Alec leaned over and hugged the red head and then his sister, Magnus doing the same. They both shook Simons hand as they headed to their cars.

As Magnus drove him and Alec home Alec grabbed his cell and was quickly texting someone.

"Who are you texting?"

"My mom."

"Your mom...Alexander it's 2 am...your mom will be sleeping"

"I know but she will be happy to wake up on the morning to this text."

"What did you text her?"

"You know my mom had been worried that Jace is never going to find someone. She hates everyone of the Hollywood floozies he hangs around with. Well I just texted her that I found his future wife."

"HIS FUTURE WIFE! Who? You barely left Clary's side all night and the only other girl with you was your sister...and this is not game of thrones incest will not be tolerated."

"Clary. He is going to marry Clary. Trust me. She is perfect for him. I can feel it in my bones"

"Whatever you say Alexander. Let's allow them to meet each other before we start looking at floral arrangements."