Had 0 intention of continuing, but Jace can be such an ass sometimes that I couldn't help but try. Again, I own nothing, I gain nothing except a quiet brain, and I am basing this on the TV show currently on Freeform and using their guide to the world instead of the Mortal Instrument series. And go!

Clary felt the warmth of her bed grow cold and heard the rustling of clothes. She rolled over on her stomach, wrapping the sheet over her breasts and smiled up at Jace.

"Going somewhere?"

He smiled a lazy and content smile. "Yeah, have to get back to work."

Clary giggled and beckoned him back to bed, but was met with a curious gaze. "Jace, you can't be serious. You live where you work. Come back to bed."

Jace finished zipping his pants, and walked towards the bed. He grabbed a handful of her hair and crushed her lips with his. Clary pulled away quickly, looking into his eyes.

"Why do I get the feeling that was goodbye?"

Jace ran a hand over her naked shoulder. "I told you, we can't happen. But last night was fun, I appreciated the break."

Clary sat up as though struck by lightning. "Fun? Appreciate the break?" Each word dripped with venom. This time it was Jace that was taken aback.

"I thought you understood Clary, I even said that. This can't happen." He motioned between them.

"You called me beautiful, you said I had enchanted you." Each accusation was getting louder as Clary came to her knees on the bed.

"Pillow talk. Helps set the mood." he ran a frustrated hand thru his hair. "This is why I never sleep with virgins." He didn't even register Clary's slap until he was facing the other way.

"If you are going to stand there and guard your heart at the expense of mine, you can get out." Clary pointed to the door as Jace stared at the floor. She pushed on his back to help him, letting the sheet fall. Jace twirled around, wrapping him arms around her and lifting her, kissing her deeply as if trying to show all the things he wasn't ready to say. She rested her forehead against his and tapped his shoulder and he put her down immediately.

"Please Clary. I didn't mean to hurt you, please understand-"

"I do. Perfectly. We can't do this until you're ready to grow up." Clary stormed over her fallen sheet and opened the door. "Get out."

"Whoa!" She heard Alec's voice and jumped to hide behind the door, her bravery disappearing. Alec brought up a hand to cover his eyes. "Need me to get the door for you?" he asked, making sure to look everywhere except the doorway.

"I've got it." Jace came out the room, slamming the door hard enough the wood audibly splintered somewhere along the frame. Alec looked at him, pursing his lips and he heard Clary break down into sobs behind the door. "Don't start." he warned Alec.

Alec lifted both his arms and smacked his lips. "Wouldn't dream of it. You have work, after all." His smirk let Jace know all that he needed to know.

"How much did you hear?" Jace wasn't embarrassed, he was jealous. He was trying to protect Clary and now everyone was going to complicate that.

"Just that you took a woman's virginity and then told her essentially 'wham bam thank you soldier.' That was cold, even for you." Jace went to punch him, which Alec deflected quickly. "Don't take your anger out on me. We are parabatai and I will always have your back. That includes me telling you when you are dead wrong. Living for the job to personal detriment, that's my gig. You need to stop being weak and admit you feel something for that girl." Alec clasped his hand over his friend's shoulder and squeezed.

"Let's grab you an ice pack for your cheek. She smacked you pretty good."

"I deserved it." Jace walked with him thru the hallway.

"And how."