Flashback
I was sitting from the bleachers with Izzy and Madi. We're all eyeing the players practicing for the big basketball game on Thursday. They're so sexy. "I can't believe Alec never lets us watch the practices!" Izzy mused, her eyes glued to each player. Madi giggled. "Good thing he's sick right now. You think he'd be mad though?" Madi asked, worried. I laughed, nudging her playfully. She's always had a big crush on Izzy's older brother. Ever since we were kids, she's been obsessed with him. Isabelle shrugged. "I'll try not to mention you being with us today," Madi sighed in relief. Iz and I snickered. It's just too cute. It makes me wonder if she even has a chance with him. Izzy went back to watching the boys. I eyed my favorite player, with his blonde hair and golden eyes. I shiver in delight. He catches me staring at him and gives me a wink. My heart skips a beat. Oh my gosh, I'm melting. I bite my lips, trying to suppress my girlish squeals.
Izzy nudged me. "Are you coming?" I look up to see the two girls all ready to go. "Or do you want to eye grope Jace Wayland some more?" I stuck my tongue out at them. "You guys go ahead. I think my mom's gonna pick me up in a bit," I checked the time. Mom's not gonna pick me up until 5 and it's only 4:40. "Mhm," Izzy grins. She is so not buying it. "Fine, see you tomorrow,"
"Bye Clary!" said Madi.
I waved goodbye, turning to see Jace Wayland walk up to me. Oh shit I wonder if he heard all the things Izzy said. "Sup Fray?" He sat down beside me, ball in hand. Oh shit he's actually talking to me!"So what brings you here?" His eyes sparkled, making my stomach do flips. "I...uhh...Izzy...uhm" he chuckled. "She's always here when Alec's sick. Tell her I said hi okay?" And just like that he was heading back to his teammates. I frown, seriously that's all I got, I sigh.
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I could feel my jaw drop. Oh my god. Jace Wayland is my stripper! He was in disbelief too. Everything seemed to have frozen as we took each other in. I can't believe this is where he ended up. After all these years, he's ends up a stripper. I remember he ran away after his mother died from cancer. Rumors had it that he was going to be moved to California with his Uncle. I wonder why he didn't want to go...
He dyed his hair dark brown and his body definitely got a lot buffer ever since high school. "Jace? Wayland?" Izzy's voice broke through the frozen time. I didn't notice it before but the music has stopped and the girls were staring at us, curiously. Jace and I were just three inches apart our face so close that if I just lean...
"I...Uhm...bye," Jace gathered his things and ran for the door. I couldn't help but run after him. "Wait! Jace!" But by the time I made it to the door, he was gone.
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Flashback
"I don't really know," I muttered. It's hard to think about the future. Not when my life right now is so perfect. "Hmm," Jace had his thinking face on. "I think you'd be a great artist," His smiled. I could tell he was serious. But still me an artist? All I ever did was doodle in my notebooks to prevent me from falling asleep in class. My mom's usually the one that gets recognized as the artist.
"I'm serious," he said. "I've seen your drawings. They're really good."
"Well, what do you want to be then?" I asked, hoping to steer the conversation away from me.
He didn't answer right away. He just stared out into the sunset in deep thought. I couldn't help but draw an outline of his silhouette into the sand. "I don't know either. Maybe something that has sports in it? Or be a badass ninja!" I chuckled. Sure dreamer, sure.
It was silent for a while. I could tell he was lost in his own thoughts. I'd hate to be the one to break it so I just leaned against his shoulder. "You know what though?" He looked down at me, wrapping him free arm around me. "What?"
"I'd want to spend my future with you," I sighed. I didn't really want to hear his response in fear of rejection. We'd only been dating a few months And everyone knows that shit like this can get awkward fast. But I felt bold tonight. I closed my eyes and breathed in his cologne. I felt his kiss on the top of my head. No rejection here tonight. I wish this moment would last forever.
