Okay everyone! Do not kill me. I realize that this chapter is long over due but I have been so so busy! This chapter isn't super quality but I 1) wanted to give you all something and 2) needed to unravel some details. Enjoy!

Jace told Clary that finding her a boyfriend would be easy but in all actuality it might be harder than he expected. Not because there are no guys that like her but because there are no guys good enough for her. The knot in Jace's stomach had not gone away since he and Clary shook hands on this ridiculous bet. Every time that he thought of someone, that might be half decent he remembers a specific characteristic that instantly made his stomach do a somersault.

After lunch Jace had PE and he decided that the locker room might be the best place to check out his options. Walking into the locker room he saw one of his friends Jordan leaning against his locker. Jace took a deep breath as he walked up to him, once again feeling like he was going to throw up.

"Hey Jordan," Jace greeted slapping his hand.

"Hey Jace, what's up man?"

"Well actually I was had a question. You know Clary, right?"

"Yeah, that cute little spit fire is in my English class."

Jace rolled his eyes "I know that, dumbass, I'm in your English class"

"Ohhhh right," Jordan started laughing

Jace shook his head "Wow, maybe the intellectual part will be harder than I thought." "Anyways, I was wondering if you would want to take her out on a date. Nothing fancy just like the movies or something."

"Nah man," Jordan said "me and that hot honey Maia are going out now. Sorry"

A rush of disappointment shot through Jace as he said "no man your fine" and walked away. Jace was sure that the first person he deemed acceptable and asked would say yes immediately not put the offer down. Jace's mind was moving quickly as he stripped to his gym clothes. As he was walking to the gym he spotted Mark Blackthorn walking towards the band room. Jace did a mental check list in his head. "Attractive? Clary would think so. Smart? Captain of the deptate team and also on honor roll. Actually likes her? Seen him check her out a couple of times, so what the hell."

"Hey Mark! Wait up" he yelled feeling good about this one.

Mark turned around confused. Jace had never actually talked to this boy but he was planning on using his charm and people skills to win this bet. "Hey Mark, so I kind of have a question for you." Jace said confidently though Mark was looking more and more confused but nodded so that Jace would continue.

"So you know Clary Fray right?" Jace asked

"Yes?" Mark responded uncertain "We have art together 5th period"

"Great!" Jace said "Anyways so I was wondering if you would like to maybe take her out on a date sometime."

"What?" Mark asked surprised by Jace's forwardness

"It doesn't have to be anything big just like the movies or something." Jace ended his sentence with an uncertain chuckle

"Jace, right?" Mark asked. Jace nodded and Mark continued "Look I'm dating," he paused and sounded like he was struggling for the right words. "someone right now and why are you even asking me? Aren't you and her together anyways?" Mark shook his head and walked away mumbling something about being late.

"Dammit," Jace shout slamming his hand against the wall. Of course he was dating someone! He was one of the only people Jace actually approved of. How could be so stupid? Taking a deep breath Jace turned and walked into the gym ready to work off all of his stress.

Foam balls where flying around Jace as his heart pounded against his rib cage and he dived to grab a projectile he saw lying on the ground. He grabbed the ball and rolled off the ground in one swift motion before throwing it with great speed and accuracy hitting his target across the gym successfully getting him out. The teacher blew a whistle signally the end of class and the firing of balls ended and was replaced by the whoops and hollers of young men as they collect the projectiles.

"Damn Jace. You were on fire today," Sebastian said clapping Jace on the back "You didn't pause for a second" At the beginning of class Jace was reeling from anger and disappointment. The only thing he could think of was how if one person though Clary and Jace where together than a lot of other people probably have the same idea stuck in their head, which was going to make it a lot more difficult for him to win this bet.

He let out a dry laugh "Thanks" he said picking up his pace to get to the locker room. Jace hated Sebastian more than anyone else in the school. Not because he was a jerk or a bad person, but because his best friend, his Clary was in love with him and Sebastian had absolutely no idea. If Clary showed as much affection to him as she tries to show Sebastian, Jace would make sure that Clary knew she was the most important person in the entire world.

Jace huffed out a sigh as he changed back into his normal clothes and headed out into the hall to wait for the bell the ring. He had pulled out his phone and was scrolling through Facebook when he felt a soft touch on his arm. He looked up, not surprised when he saw who it was.

"Aline," Jace said not trying to hide any of the disgust in his voice.

"Jace," she purred touching his cheek "I feel like you have been avoiding me." She pouted as he stepped back from her touch.

Rolling his eyes he said "Of course I have been avoiding you. Because I don't want anything to do with you"

A crinkle grew between her eye brows as she set her eyes in an intense glare "And why would that be? Are you saving yourself for someone else? A certain red head maybe?"

Jace gritted his teeth and took in a deep breath before responding "Aline, I've told you this before. I'm not interested so why don't you just run off to your little Mexican toy and leave me alone."

Aline stepped towards him putting her hand on his chest "Jace. Our past can never be forgotten and you know that."

"That was a mistake and you know it. We were both-" he paused

"You can say it Jace. I'm sure your sweet saint of a crush won't mind." She smiled a wicked smile

"Fine, we were both drunk, very very drunk, and I was upset. You took advantage of my vulnerability and I regret it. Now get off of me." Jace said in an eerily calm way before removing her hand slowly.

She stepped back taking a once over of him. "You'll come back to me Jace Wayland. They always do." She winked at him seductively before turning and walking out into the courtyard.

Again I am so so sorry this is so late. I also am sorry that it is short and if there are any errors. I love love love your reviews and faves and follows so keep reviewing and I'll keep updating.

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