My Beta, Ferla V, is the wonder woman of Beta's; this story would be absolute rubbish with out her help!
Cassandra Clare owns TMI, I own a paperback copy but nothing more - sadly.
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Clarissa
It took us a little under two hours to get my stuff boxed and out of the house. I didn't take much; everything I looked at reminded me of him. I couldn't even bare to think his name, the picture in my minds eye of my boyfriend with another man was too much, even for my strong stomach.
I took one last look around my kitchen, before slipping the promise ring he'd given me off of my third finger and leaving it with the front door key on the breakfast bar.
Alec and I weren't engaged, but we had been together for a long time and taking the ring off had such a feel of finality. My heart told me I really hadn't given him a chance to explain, but my mind told me that there was no reasonable explanation for catching your boyfriend performing fellatio on another guy. That shit was pretty self explanatory.
"Are you ready?"
"Shit Jace! Could you make some noise or something next time? You scared the crap out of me!"
He walked over to where I stood, fiddling with something in his hands. There was a metallic ping, I tore my eyes from my best friend and looked to the counter where he had let his key fall next to mine.
"You got every thing? Because as soon as we walk out that door, there's no coming back."
I sighed before turning back around and responding, "Take me home, Jace."
"Well now, Miss Fray that is something I can help you with."
I'd had my own room at Jace's house ever since he first bought it, so officially moving my clothes and few personal possessions in wasn't that strange for me.
The place was massive, and my room would rival a suite at any luxury hotel. Still the bright colours and beautiful garden view didn't do anything to lift me from my funk.
I was miserable, snotty, whiney, and puffy eyed; I was feeling more than just a little sorry for myself.
I placed the bear I'd been given in the eighth grade, Mr Snuggles, on my bed and went in search of some comfort food.
In situations like this chocolate ice cream was a must.
"Thank God for Saint Jace!" I murmured to myself, before taking a spoon and moaning out loud as the ice cold food melted on my tongue.
"I thought I'd warned you about what happens when women moan my name in this house?"
Again he'd taken me by surprise and I fumbled, nearly dropping the ice-cream container onto the floor.
"Ok we are going to need to set some things straight around here if I'm staying! Number one;" I paused for another scoop of ice-cream. "No sneaking up on me. Number two; I did not moan your name! I moaned at the ice cream – it's good. Number three – wear some God damn clothes Jace! That shit is...just wrong."
He wore only a small black pair of cotton boxer shorts, not that uncommon but still – I'd known the guy since I was ten, and it was kinda like looking at your brother parading around in his undies.
He placed a look of smug superiority on his face and ran a hand down his abs. "You know you want some of this." It was trade mark Jace, the guy was completely in love with himself.
And though my best friend was seriously fucking hot I didn't answer, I shook my head and continued on my mission to devour as much ice-cream as possible. Years of experience had taught me that the last thing any woman should give Jace Morgenstern, was confirmation of these facts; yes, you have the body of a god and though I've know you my entire life; I secretly wouldn't mind licking your abs. A Jace with a big head is not a pretty Jace.
"Seriously though, are you doin' okay?" He asked.
"Peachy."
Suddenly strong arms enveloped me from behind, and a chin was perched on my shoulder.
"Talk to me Clary. I heard you snotting before, I know you are upset."
I shook my head pulling away from him. Jace was my best friend, my rock and I trusted him with my life but right then the feel of his arms around me and the warmth of his body just felt...I didn't know, but I knew I needed some distance.
"I don't get it, Jace! I just…how could he do that? Why would he?" I let my thoughts trail off. I knew I wasn't making sense, but the pain was still raw and I still hadn't come to terms with it all yet.
"To be honest, Clarissa, I have no clue why Alec does most of the stupid shit he does. But my thoughts aside, let's get this straight. You say Alec cheated, right?" He took my hand and pulled me over to his couch, gently pushing me down before sitting on the ottoman in front of me.
I nodded.
"And how do you know? I mean, is there any way you could be wrong about all of this and just over reacting?"
At this I let out a small laugh. "Jace, I am pretty sure that there is no mistaking what I saw."
"Elaborate." It wasn't a question, but his tone of voice made it clear that I would be telling him every sordid detail.
"I didn't tell him that I'd bailed on the movie. When I got home I couldn't see any lights on and I didn't want to go through the front in case I woke him. I guess he didn't hear me, I don't really know. I heard…something. And me being stupid curious me, I followed the noise." By now tears were running down my face hot and fast, but if I'd have stopped there, I would never have been able to continue. "It was coming from the living room, and as I got closer I realised that the noise was a moan so I crept quietly through the kitchen and around to the lounge room. That was when I saw them."
"Who was he with?"
"Are you sure you want to know? I mean Alec is still your brother, Jace."
"The word brother, implies a familial bond, Alec is just the pain in the ass I inherited when mum re married. You know that, now, either you tell me, or I am more than happy to go and beat an answer out of him. Your choice, Fray." His eyes had hardened, he was pissed off and I knew his words were not a mere threat. I also knew that despite his denial, he did care about Alec, and would likely be upset about what I was going to tell him next.
"Magnus. He was with Magnus."
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