Off on A Tangent- BONUS
A/N- Originally, this was going to be chapter 2, but I changed it into a bonus chapter because I felt like it didn't help develop the plot like I wanted it to. This chapter is a little bit sad, but nevertheless, it is still very Sizzy. It sort of explains the relationship between Izzy and Simon, and the feelings for each other. I will try to post every week, but no guarantees!
*Disclaimer- I do not own the Mortal Instruments or any of the characters.
Izzy POV-
Izzy was mad. Apparently, her dear brother had failed to get her phone back. How was she supposed to text friends? How was she supposed to take her daily selfie? Also, during lunch, Clary refused to share any information about her secret crush. Last but not least, her skirt was ruined by a boy who accidently ran into her with his bowl of pasta. She was so angry that she decided to skip fifth period entirely, choosing to spend her outside in a tree, then with Mr. Carstairs for algebra. Bored, and without her phone, her thoughts began to wander. She thought about Simon, who would never like her back. I am Isabelle Lightwood, I break boys' hearts and tear them to pieces, she thought, to reassure herself. Just then, she heard footsteps beneath her. She looked down, then quickly looked away. It was Simon. "Hey, are you okay?" he quietly asked. Izzy felt upset and could feel the tears threatening to betray her, so she decided not to answer. "I asked Clary, and she said she has extra clothes that she thinks will fit you. Also, since I am also a favorite of Mr. Garroway, I got your phone back." She frowned and thought, how could Simon always know what was wrong? He was not the type of boy that Izzy would typically go for, but he was unique. Again and again, he would shatter her heart, the heart of a heartbreaker. "Izzy… Izzy! Are you okay? I'm coming up," Simon declared. Awkwardly, he began his ascent up the birch tree. If she wasn't so upset, she would have laughed at his inability to climb up a tree. Finally, when he reached the top, he sat down next to her and asked again," Izzy, I know something's wrong. Please tell me. We're best friends." Isabelle looked in his warm, kind, chocolate brown eyes, and finally broke down. She hugged him and sobbed into his shoulder. Simon looked a bit awkward, but hugged her back. As they sat in the tree together, Izzy try to convince herself that this was okay, she was always happy to be his friend and try to ignore her feelings for him that started two years ago.
Simon POV-
He looked around, looking for his best friend. His best friend from seven years ago. The girl that would always be a friend, always be just a friend. She wasn't there in algebra, the only class he shared with her. His favorite class, because of the girl that was there with him, teasing him about his messy hair, or obsession with video games. The girl that was apparently not there today. Simon knew just where to find her, the tree he, Izzy, and Clary would sit in together, where things were much simpler, when he didn't have a crush on one of his best friends. Or maybe, he always had a crush on her. He had hoped he would always be together with her, where they could get through anything together, but now he was older, he knew. He knew they would not be together. Izzy would get a boyfriend, and Simon would always be the third wheel. He knew they would be off on a tangent, never to see each other again. However, he cherished the time they did have together. So, he went, off to the birch tree, to find Izzy. He saw her sitting in that tree, her eyes threatening to cry. He knew she hated crying, so he had to comfort her. He knew she was upset about her shirt and her phone, so he assured her that those problems would be resolved, but she was still upset. Now Simon was at a loss, what was she upset about? She still refused to tell him, so he started to climb up that tree. He was not as good at climbing trees as he was before and he blushed at the thought of Izzy watching his incompetence. At last he arrived at the top and sat down. He asked again what was wrong. This time, the hold Izzy had on her tears came loose. She cried and hugged him tightly, not letting go. Simon knew how she was- a heartbreaker. A girl who would never fall for someone like him. But that did not his heart from hoping, from falling in love with her. He hugged her back, and for a moment, they were together again, but that moment was replaced with sorrow and longing for something they both knew they could never have.
A/N- I hoped you enjoyed it. Don't kill me for not making them together. I wanted to develop the relationship they have, but I will make it official soon. Please review and send me your suggestions. I know the story is moving at a very slow pace, but I will try to pick it up soon. Thank you! Bye! (Word count- 915)
