I am almost done with my painting when the bell rings. I am still fuming from the argument we had last period and I know Jonathan will be furious with me if he really believes Seelie. As worried as I was about Jonathan, I was more preoccupied with my anger and frustration at Jace. I wanted it, he told me. Why would I want anything from Sebastian? Sebastian had broken my heart and just when I was getting over him, he shows back up and wrecks my life all over again.
I walk down the hall to the cafeteria, when I hear my name being called, "CLARISSA ADELE MORGENSTERN!" I groan and slowly turn my attention towards the source of the voice.
"Hello Jonathan," I say as he walks closer to me- fury displayed plainly in his face.
"Clarissa, please explain to me why you would even consider talking to that asshole?" he asks clenching his teeth.
My own brother believes her! "Jonathan Christopher Morgenstern, I have not been talking to that low-life and I never will again. He contacted me and I did not reply. Seelie is just an ignorant bitch who is pushing her limits and trying to push me out of the picture so she can get to Jace."
His face relaxes dramatically and he asks, "Wait, are you and Jace going out?"
My eyes go wide and I grab him by his arms and shake him and say, "Of course not! I'm a little pissed at him actually so I won't be talking to him for quite some time."
"What did he do?"
"Jon, it's nothing. He is my business and you don't need to worry about it."
I can hear the small growl in the back of his throat as he leans down so he is eyelevel with me and says, "Yes, it is my business. You are my sister and mom and dad aren't around so much so by default, it is my job to investigate all potential boyfriends."
"He's not my boyfriend Jon," I say in a monotone voice.
He smirks and straightens up and puts his arm around me while saying, "Of course he isn't, because I am making it a rule to you that you aren't allowed to date until you are married."
"Jonathan!" I exclaim but I can't help the smile that spreads on my face. We walk to the table where everyone is waiting- including Jace who has Seelie Queen in his lap and seems to be enjoying a make-out session.
Right before I am about to sit down, I grab Jonathan's arm and say to him in a low voice, "I think I am going to get an apple and finish my painting." He looks unconvinced and is about to say something but Isabelle must have noticed my presence as she yells,
"OMG! Clary I have to tell you all about this weird guy in my history class! He-" but I cut her off.
"Isabelle, I am sure whatever he has done was strange and disturbing but can you please tell me all about it later? I will take you shopping and we can talk," I offer. She is disappointed at first but then she smiles goes back to her face at the mention of shopping and she goes back to her conversation with Simon.
I was hoping not to draw any attention to myself from Jace but when I look back at him, his attention is turned towards me, eyes alert, and Seelie still sits on him trying to get him to kiss her once again. "Clary… I need to talk to you," he says sincerely. His eyes are soft and plead me to stay and talk but I just retort back to him,
"Of course you need to talk to me. I know that you probably want to tell me again how disappointed you are in me; how I am one of the most idiotic people you have ever laid eyes on. As much as I would love to hear it, I have work to do." As I walk away I can hear Seelie snickering and Isabelle yelling at Jace. I also feel Jonathan's stare follow me but am relieved that he doesn't ask me anything. I walk to the art room and start painting again. I go to find a more detailed brush and when I sit down I see Jace walk in.
"What do you want?" I ask him with a cold glare.
"Well, you won't talk to me so just listen."
"Why should I?" I ask and cross my arms across my chest.
"Look you're right; I am an ass and I should have believed you. I just came in here to say I'm sorry."
I tilt my head to the side and say, "Don't you think you're a little late for apologies? Almost everyone in this school thinks that I am a total slut who tried to get with a guy behind the bleachers on the first day of school. You don't need me and I clearly don't need you so let's just get out of each others' way, yeah?" I put down the paint pallet and rush out of the room. I know I was a little harsh to Jace but I was angry! I had never been so furious in my life. Jace was hot, sarcastic, sadistic, and most of all- foolish. He was an ignorant pig that could get anything and everything with a bat of his eyelashes and no one would question him. Making peace with him would be like making peace with a vulture. No, I wasn't going to forgive him anytime soon; if he wanted me as a friend back, then he would have to work for it.
The next day-
It was finally Saturday and I woke up late to the sound of laughing and talking outside my door. I climb out of my bed in my pajamas- which consisted of short shorts and a tank top. I open the door and see Jonathan, Alec, Jace, and a couple of the guys on the football team. They are all sweaty and muddy so I guess they had practice this morning. I start to close the door but not before Jonathan put his foot in the way to prevent it from shutting. "Ugh! Jonathan what do you want?"
I can tell he is smirking as he says, "I just wanted to say good morning to my baby sister. I don't even get a hug!"
"Not when you smell like Isabelle's cooking! Go take a shower or rinse yourself off with a hose!"
He pushes the door harder and it opens against my will. I see him smiling and the guys behind him starring at me in wonder… or something along those lines I hope. Jonathan storms into my room and hugs me tightly, picking me up in the process and filling my nose with the smell of sweat and onions. "Jonathan Christopher! Put me down right now or I am putting pudding into your pillow case!" He sets me down onto the floor and ruffles my hair. I roll my eyes and push past him and walks down the hallway.
On my way down I hear Jonathan yell, "That's my sister you idiots! Stop starring at her butt!" I smirk and start to water in the shower. I look around for my towel but see it isn't here so I make a run for it back to my room. On my way back to the bathroom, I bump into the golden idiot himself.
"Sorry," I mumble and try to round him but he puts a firm grip on my shoulder. I give him daggers and say harshly, "Don't touch me, Herondale."
He looks at me and I can see the arrogance in his mischievous eyes. "Okay Morgenstern, when are you going to forgive me; or do I have to keep up this little sincerity thing all week."
I glare at him and say, "Is that an apology? I'm actually surprised. I would have suspected more from you. You are quite impressive with words; you have managed to make yourself even more repulsive with one sentence." He sighs deeply and looks up at the ceiling. I take this as an opportunity to walk past him and into the bathroom. I lock the door and shower.
Once I am done and dried off, I get into a pair of shorts and a gray V-neck shirt and a pair of converse. I put my hair up into a messy bun and walk out of my room with my phone in my hand. I scroll through my messages but am caught off guard when I feel a couple hands grab my arms tightly. I look up in surprise but when I do, a pair of soft lips comes crashing down on mine. My eyes go wide and I apprehensively wind my fingers into the golden locks. I feel like I am on cloud nine until the kiss deepens and I pull away and slap him hard across the face.
"What the hell Jace?!" He holds his check with his left hand and looks back at me- clearly surprised at my actions.
He doesn't answer so I just turn around and storm out of the house. I am about to get on my bike when I hear my name being called and a pair of pounding footsteps coming after me. It's Jace. Before he can speak, I ask him calmly, "What did you think? That you could kiss me and everything would be fine? Well screw you Jace Herondale. I am not like other girls! You can't expect me to fall for you and forgive you right away whenever you decide it would be easier to kiss me and get this whole argument over with! Sorry to disap-" but he cuts me off with another kiss.
I pull back immediately and ask, "Why?"
"You surprise me Clary Morgenstern. You are the first girl who hasn't flirted with me or swooned at my presence. Call me crazy, but I think I may like you."
I raise my eyebrows at him and wait for the punch line but it doesn't come. I shake my head and say without looking at him, "You don't know what it means to like someone like that Jace. All you have ever done is play with girls for fun and I refuse to be a part of your little game. You give these girls security and love and then you take it all away in a second just so you can give it to another girl. That's kind of sick. I'm sorry, but I'm not sorry for saying no. Stop trying to make this better, because at the moment you are making this mess a lot bigger than it has to be."
"Clary I just thought-"
"No, you don't think Jace. If you were thinking then you would have know better. This isn't fun for anyone but you. Your games that you play with these girls are sadistic and appalling but you don't care because it doesn't affect you like it does them. Let me know when you get a clue… I'll be waiting."
And with that, I slide my face guard down and ride off to Isabelle's.
A/N: sorry if that chapter was a little boring, I just don't want anything to happen too quickly. We had some drama go on though! Anyway, thank you for all of your reviews but sadly I must ask for more so, PLEASE REVIEW! Thanks for reading!