Hello again! So this is the second chapter of Flowers of Love. I'm not very good at updating regularly but it would mean so much to me if you follow or favourite this story, I promise to update as soon as I can but sometimes, I might miss updating a week or two... Please stick with this story 'til the end!

Disclaimer - Cassandra Clare owns The Mortal Instrument.

A few days later.

"Clary! I'm gonna miss you so much! I promise to be back as soon as I can Clare-Bear!"

Izzy was leaving today for her trip with Simon, apparently he was going to meet her at her house so she wanted to leave the boutique shop in my hands before she left.

"I'm gonna miss you too! When you come back, you have to tell me everything that happened there okay?"

Of course! Now I'll leave you to it!" Izzy gave me one last hug and a wave before she got out, the door making a soft ringing noise behind her.

I sighed. I was alone in the store with nothing to do. I decided to go to the counter and busy myself with organising all the mess Izzy has left behind the desk, that girl needs to be more organised I swear.

2 hours later

"Isabelle! Hello? Magnus the Great is here!" I could hear Magnus's voice from the back room since it was loud, but not obnoxiously loud like Jace's.

"Hey Maggie! What's up?" I emerged from the back room and tackled Magnus with a bear hug.

"Hey Clare, nothing much, how are you? I'm looking for Isabelle to ask her about the flowers I ordered for a customer of mine." You see, Magnus is a wedding planner and always goes to Izzy for flower advice since she owns this store.

"Oh! You just missed her 2 hours ago! She went back home to meet up with Simon since they're going to this big trip apparently."

"Dang it Izzy! She promised that she'd be here by 1400 hours! I'm not late am I?" A look of panic crossed his face before checking his glittery purple wristwatch.

"She'll be here in a week though don't worry! Do you want me to call her?"

"No no, I don't want to disrupt her holiday. And I can't wait for a week, the wedding's in two weeks and bridezilla wants everything perfect - as you'd expect." Magnus softly chuckled.

"Well… Since Izzy isn't here and I'm looking out for this boutique, do you want me to help?"

Magnus brightened up instantly. "Sure! I need all the help I can get!"

As Magnus explained to me the wedding themes and what colour he wants to get, I was exhausted. I wonder how Izzy can do this every single day! I know about flowers and what suits them but I wouldn't call myself an expert like her.

"Oh thanks so much Clary! I'll just let the bride pick from these, they're so beautiful. Have you ever thought about getting married Clare? You'll let me organise the wedding right?"

"Oh Magnus, was that a joke? I don't even have a boyfriend let alone getting a husband, and besides, who would want me anyway? And don't worry Mags if I ever decide to get married and abandon my plan of getting 30 cats then you're the first one I'll call to plan my wedding." I laughed at him jokingly and turned my back to look at other flowers since my face was going red.

"You're a crazy person Clary! I know a lot of guys who would want to date a girl like you! Want me to hook you up?"

"Hmm, I'll think about it Magnus, you know I'm all about work work work. I don't know if I'll have time dating."

"Just think about it! I'm sure you'll be happy with a man by your side! Plus you-" He got interrupted by his phone ringing, "Yes - okay," After he hung up he faced me, "I have to go attend to the venue, see you later okay?"

"Yeah sure! Have fun!"

With one last wave he was gone.

I was sorting out the flowers near the counter when I heard the bell ding again, reminding me someone was coming in.

"Isabelle! Are you still here? Kaelie loved the flowers! I-" Jace Herondale. Great. He stopped speaking when he saw me, an expression of shock painted his face.

"Well hello there Herondale. I'm glad your girlfriend loved the flowers I picked for her. Why are you looking for Izzy? She's gone on her trip with Simon."

"Oh yeah I remember. I just wanted to say thanks to you and Izzy since you helped me pick the flowers." He stood there awkwardly in the middle of the small boutique. I don't know why he's awkward with me, maybe it's because he doesn't know me that well since we only spoke a few times. It's probably because it's the first time he said my name and the word 'thanks' in the same sentence.

"So I'm guessing you two are okay now?"

"Well, she always complains about me not being there when I'm needed, and she's always saying that I don't care about her I swear I'm like her personal assistant, but that's what you do when you're in love right? I mean, try your best to make the other person happy?"

"Of course but you know, it's a two way relationship, you should have a say in it too. And, you should be happy as well, if that keeps up, you'll have an unhealthy relationship, does she make you happy Jace?." I explained to him.

Jace considers this for a moment before nodding.

"Yeah, yeah sure. Thanks again for the flowers! Makes my life much better cause I don't have to listen to her complaining that much." He came closer to me and for a second I thought he was going to hug me, I realised that wasn't the case when he put a warm hand on my shoulder.

"You're an ass sometimes Jace but I know you're a good person too." Despite everything I've heard about him in the past, I still thought it was sweet when he's making an effort for his girlfriend. As well as that, I knew he was a great brother to Isabelle, Alec and Max, he'll do anything to protect the ones he loves.

He looked down and put a smirk on his face.

"Hmm, is Clarissa Morgenstern falling for me again? And I don't know what you're talking about, I'm a charming, chivalrous man, the word 'ass' hasn't been used to describe me except for you know, people saying I have a fine piece of ass. "

"Well, I'm honoured I'm the one who called you 'ass' the first time in your 24 years of living Jace Herondale. Falling in love with you? As if I'd fall for a-" He interrupted me.

"I have to go, later Ginge." He was laughing when he went out the door.

When I thought he was gone, he came back a second later with the words, "Oh and remember, try not to think about me too much."

I feel kinda sad about Kaelie for being with an egotistical and condescending person like Jace but there's kinda a weird feeling in my chest. It must be me worrying too much about looking after this store. Yeah, that must be it.

I have a feeling I'll see more of Jace Herondale this week…

Please review and tell me what you think!

If you have the time, I would really appreciate it if you read my one-shot "The Cop and The Lawyer"

Until next time, bye!

Red or blue?