Chapter 2:
Hey, Guys! Sorry for taking a while to update. I'm glad you guys liked the first chapter. Please remember that I do not own the characters except for Jace's little brother Jake and the plot of the story.
Last time on Saving Clary:
When everyone sat down, Mr. Gerroway started calling names. Aline Penhallow, Isabelle Lightwood, Alec Lightwood, Magnus Bane, Sebastian Morgenstern, and Johnathan Fairchild… to none of which I was paying attention. That was until Mr. Gerroway called my name Clary Fray. Everyone turned to me, and Jace, the golden boy stared at me in complete shock.
Jace POV:
Clary Fray, damn I never would have thought that I would see her again. I regret being a grade A asshole to her. She did nothing to me. I just decided to do it. She looks different than the last time I saw her. Granted we were little kids, but she doesn't have that happy look anymore. She looks kind of depressed. I should try and get to know her again. I look to Izzy and Alec and they both have a confused look on their face as to why this girl is such a shock to me. I silently tell them that I will talk to them after class.
After class, Izzy, Alec, and I were walking the halls together as we normally do. Though this time was different, normally Izzy was talking about whatever she wanted, but now they were eager to listen to me about Clary. So I started my story.
"Before I moved here, I was going to school in New York. There I met this girl, Clary Fray, she was a fiery, spicy, little redhead and we became best friends. But in fifth grade, my parents decided to pack us up and move to California for my dad's job. I didn't know what to say to Clary, I mean we were best friends and I thought nothing could tear us apart. But we left. I didn't tell Clary because I thought it would be easier for the both of us if she didn't know. I always meant to call her after I moved but I just couldn't. That is why seeing Clary here was such a shock to me. I thought I would never see her again." I said as they listened intently.
"Wow Jace, I would have never thought that something like that would have happened," Izzy said. "If you want we can help you talk to her again."
"No Iz, I think this is something I have to do for myself."
"If you say so, just come to us if you need any help okay?"
"I will Izzy see you later," I said as I started walking towards my next class.
Clary POV:
At the end of Mr. Gerroway's class, I started to pack up my things and walk out the door. That was until Mr. Gerroway asked me to stay behind for a couple of minutes. I didn't think anything about it. That I was new, and we half way through the year and he wanted to help me catch up with the rest of the class. So I get out my notepad and ask him what's up.
"Clary, is there any way you are related to Jocelyn Fray?" he asked me.
I was shocked that he knew my mother, I mean she has been dead for many years.
"Yes, she was my mother," I wrote. Mr. Gerroway looked at me before explaining himself.
"Your mother and I were best friends all the way through college. That was until she met Valentine, and got pregnant with you. I haven't seen her since though. How is she?"
"My mother died when I was finishing fifth grade. She was murdered in a bank robbery." I explained the very ill news to him.
He looked like he was going to throw up. I never saw anyone so distraught over my mother. I wasn't and Valentine became an abusive bastard, who took his anger out on me instead of grieving like a normal person.
"Clary, may I ask why you don't talk?"
I know I should not tell him the reason. Valentine would kill me. Knowing that I spilled the secret of him abusing me.
"Umm… I stopped talking because of my mother. I was so depressed that I just couldn't think of any words to say." I lied right through my teeth hoping that he wouldn't suspect anything. But Mr. Gerroway did look suspicious and said,
"Alright Clary, but if you need anything, a place to stay, or a ride home just know that you mother put me as a legal guardian to you."
I was shocked that I did not know this. My mother used to tell me everything. Maybe she didn't want Valentine to find out.
I was still pondering the thought as I walked out of his classroom and to my next class. I was so deep in thought that I ran right into somebody.
"Damn, Clary. That is the second time today. I think it is fate that we bump into each other and that we have every class together." Said a voice I still loath.
I glare at him and walk into the classroom. Taking a seat all the way in the back. People are looking at me like I have a death wish. That I should get out of that seat right now because something bad is going to happen.
"Well, Red, I must say you must really like me… I mean bumping into each other twice in one day, and now you're sitting in my seat."
I just continued to glare then turn away from him.
Jace POV:
"Well, Red, I must say you must really like me… I mean bumping into each other twice in one day, and now you're sitting in my seat." I say to her. She just glares at me. Man, she does this a lot now. Definitely not the Clary I used to know.
"Come on Clary, you have to remember me. Best friends in fifth grade back in New York. How could you ever forget me?" I questioned her.
She turned back to me and mouthed Jace to me. I nodded and smiled. She launched at lightning speed into my open arms and hugged me as tight as she could. I must say she although her attitude took a major change. The one thing I missed the most was her hugs.
Clary POV:
I knew I remembered him from somewhere. I just couldn't put him to a place. I was so excited that I was finally able to see him again after all these years. I guess there is hope for me in this new school. A friend who can help me, a teacher who would provide anything I need. Maybe all of us together can break the evil that has dawned on me.
TADA! Chapter two everyone. Sorry, it took a little while. I am trying my hardest between school and work. I hope you like this chapter. And remember that constructive criticism is allowed and any ideas please either put them in a review or pm me and I will take them into consideration. Read and REVIEW!
Lexi
