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CHAPTER 4 – I'VE NEVER

Clary needed to shower. Her heart was still pounding from the workout and her body was on fire because of Jace. The way he was so casual about everything, but there was such confidence and charm in every word. He baited her just to make her angry. It was distracting the way his hair fell into his face. And when he smiled at her, that panty dropping, heart melting grin; it light up his eyes and took her breath away. She made her way back to her room and straight to the shower. Cold…she needed cold water to calm herself. She wanted him to touch her, the way Sebastian had. The water felt amazing running down her back. Slowly the fire in her blood lessened; sighing she turned off the shower and wrapped the towel tightly around her thin frame.

She was only just getting used to her new room. It was on the corner of the building so she had two windows. Pulling back the golden curtains, she let the dying sunlight flow into her room. Clary pulled on a big t-shirt that came to the top of her tights. She would be naked all day long if she could. Trying to erase the thought of Jace from her mind she set up her easel by the window. Setting her phone on the dock and selecting her favorite playlist again, she started painting. Bobbing her head to the beat of 'Phenomenon' by Thousand Foot Krutch she slowly lost herself in the moment. Painting gave her such a release. All she had to do was grab the brush and breathe deep. The pictures freed themselves from her mind however they pleased.

Her phone buzzed, 'The Amazing Jace' flashed across the screen. Wow had he actually saved his number like that?

I need to talk to you – Jace

What's up? – Clary

Open up. I'm outside your door– Jace

She realized then that she needed to get some real pajamas but she collected herself and opened the door. Jace leaned against the door frame in a fitted black shirt and dark washed jeans. His eyes scanned her outfit and a sly grin crossed his face.

"I didn't mean to wake you," he said stepping into her room.

"I wasn't sleeping, I was painting." She stepped back over to her easel and clicked the volume lower on the music.

"Oh, I see. You didn't tell me you were an artist," a smile played on his lips. Had he really come into her room just to mock her? This was stupid and she wasn't going to let him get her all worked up again.

"You never asked. Now, what do you want Jace?" She sighed tugging at the hem of her t-shirt, her legs were bare and his eyes were locked on her milky skin.

"Well you didn't come down for dinner; I wanted to make sure that everything was OK."

"I just needed some time to relax. Things have been so stressful, it seems like my entire life has changed in less than a week." She sighed leaning back on her stool. Jace nodded.

"Well I managed to save some honey chicken before Simon cleared the table but I can't promise it won't be eaten if you don't get it soon. Plus I want to show you something, so get dressed Red. Unless you wish to share your lovely jammies with everyone…" He smiled at her and took a seat on her bed. She took that as her cue that he didn't plan on leaving. Fine… two can play this game…

Digging in her drawer she pulled out a pair of black skinny jeans, making sure she hadn't lost his attention as she wiggled her hips into them. Jace said nothing nor did he move… Keeping her back to him she pulled off her shirt.

"Either move or we will all be destroyed.
Back up and let go if you've never been here,
you've never been to the place inside, I face my fears,
it takes everything I am." The lyrics to the song only made her hear beat faster.

Jace bit his lip a lot harder than he meant to, she was doing this on purpose. Her shirt came up and her back was bare. He knew she was braless and wanted so desperately for her to turn around. He fought with himself while she fished a black bra from the dresser and pulled it onto her arms. He did what he so rarely did before he met her. He lost control.

Clary heard the bed creak as he stood up and then she felt his hot breath on her neck. He pulled the straps back and hooked them together expertly; his fingers lingering under the strap. She shivered involuntarily. She knew she had baited him, but now that he was behind her she didn't know what to do. What's stopping you? It was simple, he was with Aline. She shouldn't do this… no, she could do what she wanted because she was single… Jace was the one in a relationship.

"Jace," it was nothing but a whisper. She wished she didn't have to say anything at all, "I…"

"Don't…I'm sorry Clary. I shouldn't have done that." His voice was tight but he walked over to the window and waited while she pulled on a shirt. He never used her name; he always called her 'Red'. Good going Clary… your sluttly actions have made him hate you, she scolded herself.

They walked down stairs into the kitchen where Sebastian and Aline were sitting on the counter examining a dagger. Clary still hadn't gotten used to the large array of weapons that lay on various counter tops and hung from the walls around the institute. Sebastian gave her a smile but Aline glared daggers into her back. Jace ignored her and grabbed a box of food from the fridge.

"Hey Clary, are you busy?" Sebastian asked causally but his smile told her what he was really asking. She had to admit that he looked hot, tossing the dagger in his hand. Stop! Geez Clary, when did you become such a little hussy?

"Um…kind of, why?" She couldn't help but be attracted to him when he had on his bad boy grin.

"No big, just knock on my door when you're free."

She started to respond but Jace grabbed her arm and pulled her from the room. He didn't say much as he took the stairs toward his room. Clary was surprised how tidy his room was.

"I didn't take you for the white comforter type," she said looking at his perfectly made bed.

"I'm hurt Red. Sorry to let you down, but my bedroom was simply on the way to where we are going."

"Where is it that we are going then…your closet?" Jace opened his window and stepped out onto a roof top terrace.

"The roof of the sixth floor is where we keep our green-houses. It's nice to come out here at night…very peaceful and relaxing." He led her over to a stone bench and table. It was one of those cute round ones with the cherubs carved into it, how ironic.

"It's not cold," her voice sounded surprised.

"We added heaters to keep the plants from freezing, here eat," he opened the box of food and the smell filled her nose making her stomach grumble. He handed her a pair of chop sticks and pulled out a pack of cigarettes.

"Idris is in Europe but the weather isn't much different throughout the year." He explained.

She speared a piece of chicken and popped it into her mouth. Jace was lighting a crumpled looking cigarette. The moment smoke started rising from the end of it she knew. She dropped the chop sticks and stared at Jace. He took a hit and swallowed the smoke. Extending his arm to her, she accepted.

"Yeah," he said to her raised eyebrows, "I found your stash before we left your house. When you said you needed to relax I figured it would be a great time to share you."

"Uh…are you going to give it back? Or is this something else you plan to tease me with? I didn't figure you would be much of a pot head" she said passing the joint back to him.

"There is a lot you probably wouldn't 'figure' about me" he mocked her southern accent using air quotes.

"So what's up with you and Sebastian," Jace asked boldly.

"What do you mean?" Thoughts of the kiss went through her mind, his body hard against hers. She shook her head trying to focus on what he was saying.

"He told me about last night…" Jace tried to play it cool hoping she wouldn't call his bluff.

"It was only a kiss Jace, and it's none of your damn business." Anger colored her cheeks bright red as she glared back at him, resenting his prying questions.

"It was only a kiss." he repeated.

"I thought you said he told you?" Frustration rose in her voice.

"Well not exactly, he said you got friendly. I just wanted to know what happened."

"Even if we did fuck, it still wouldn't have been any of your fucking business Jace!" She punched her words, she was angry as hell. "How can you justify that, it's not like I have any right to ask you what happened with Aline last night. So when the fuck did you think you were given the right to ask me about my business!"

"So you did fuck?" he asked, stubborn had always been his best trait.

"No Jace, we didn't fuck. Why do you keep asking me about it?"

"I like hearing you say fuck," the look on his face told her he was pleased with himself. She returned his edgy smile but laced it with as much sarcasm as she could muster.

"So…do you want to?" he questioned.

"Want to what?" Clary was confused now…Is he asking me if I want to fuck him?

"Fuck Sebastian." He clarified hoping she didn't kick him in the nuts. Having this conversation was like rattling the bars on a tiger cage. The thought of her being with him made Jace angry.

Clary said nothing for a moment "Maybe."

"Maybe…"

"Yes, maybe. Good night Jace," she turned and climbed back through his window leaving him sitting outside.

Clary realized when she entered the hall that she didn't know which room actually belonged to Sebastian. After waking Simon up accidentally, she finally found the right one. He opened the door wearing dark wash jeans that hung suggestively from his hips and no shirt. His bed was ruffled and music was playing softly on an iPod stand.

"I'm glad you came," he plopped down on his bed and patted the seat beside him. "How was your first day?"

She climbed up beside him, "Good, there is just so much to learn it's a little over whelming." She didn't add the fact that all the sexiness surrounding her was making her lose her mind. His body was warm and she liked his cologne. She longed to be held by someone, comforted and just wanted to forget about everything that had happened. She missed her mom and dad; everyone she had now was technically a stranger. He reached up and wrapped his finger around one of her auburn locks.

"I can imagine how scary it is, but to tell you the truth I'm really happy that you are here."

"You are?"

"You must be one of those girls that don't realize how beautiful they are," he said pulling his finger free watching the hair unwind. His hand felt soft and warm on her cheek. "You can relax with me Clary. We can be friends or maybe even more than friends. I really want to get to know you better, if you will give me a chance that is."

She leaned against his chest and took a deep breath. She felt his hand brushing the back of her head. Sebastian leaned down and kissed her head. Being this close to a guy made her body burn with desire. His kiss was warm and powerful, expertly moving his body above hers. She kissed him back trying to let herself relax and enjoy it. His braced himself on his hands. Clary could feel his excitement on her thigh. It was exhilarating. She had never felt this wound up before. Sebastian's hands crept up her shirt to cup her breast. She moaned against him softly biting the sensitive flesh on his neck. It felt amazing but she couldn't go any further.

"Sebastian, stop."

"What?"

"Please, I want to stop," She said.

"Did I do something wrong?" he asked, looking concerned.

"No it was great, but it's been like two days since I met you."

"Oh… Sorry. There's no rush, you set the pace." She grateful that he was being so understanding. She pecked him on the lips and cuddled into his warmth, just lying in his bed. Clary heard only a faint noise at first. Quickly it got louder. "Oh yes! Jace Oh God, Jace." it was a girl's voice on the other side of the wall accompanied by furniture pounding against it. Clary looked up at Sebastian, he nodded.

"Jace and Aline go at it pretty hard sometimes. They say they are dating but I would say there more like fuck buddies," he shrugged running his fingers through her hair. It made her stomach clench to think of him with her, experiencing something that she wanted so badly. Would she scream his name like that if it were her? No! You do not want Jace; you're just horny, she told herself, hoping that Sebastian couldn't see her face.

"At least we know they are enjoying themselves." Clary murmured looking up at Sebastian.

"I could make you feel even better," he husked in her ear. "Just say the word."

She heard Jace's door open and slam shut. Sebastian chuckled, "it slammed last night too. Jace must be getting tired of her." Clary almost didn't want to hear it. He was making Jace sound like a womanizer. Maybe it was the truth. She really didn't know him any better than anyone else here. She kissed Sebastian again and snuggled against him.

"Do you want to sleep here tonight?" he asked sensing her hesitation to go back to her empty bed.

Clary nodded, but said she needed some pajamas so she would have to go to her room. Ten minutes later she was changed into her little green silk night dress climbing back into bed with him. The dress was one of her favorites; she had decided to splurge at Victoria's Secret. Maybe she would have Izzy help her pick out a few more tomorrow. Sebastian was warm and lying next to him was comfortable.

"I like this," he whispered into her ear as she drifted off.

The next morning Jace climbed out of bed and went through his usual morning routine; pushups, sit-ups, chin ups. He liked stretching his body right away. Today he was working. Escorting girls to the mall was not his idea of a good day but where Clary was, he had to be. He showered and dressed going down stairs to see Isabelle, Alec, Simon and Aline drinking coffee.

"Hey," he greeted everyone. "Where's Clary? It's like 10:30 we're supposed to be shopping." he said looking from Izzy to Aline. Aline still looked upset about last night. He couldn't blame her though; he had fucked up pretty bad. He could only hope she wouldn't say anything about it to anyone else.

"I don't know, but she wasn't in her room," Izzy shrugged and leaned back over her Elle magazine. Jace took off up the stairs to her room taking them two at a time. It was empty like Isabelle had said. He didn't like not knowing where she was, it was his job to protect her. Sebastian! He had asked her to come see him last night, maybe he knew where she was. He knocked once on his door but was too impatient to wait, stepping inside he realized that Clary wasn't missing at all.

The way the sheets draped over her skin, it was like someone had wanted to cover as little skin as possible. Sebastian sat up at the sudden intrusion. He was shirtless and Clary was curled up against him in a tiny piece of green silk. Her hair was vibrant against the pillow she clutched.

"Never mind," his voice was hard and tight. "Let Clary know that Isabelle is looking for her." He slammed the door behind himself and went to prepare for the excursion.

Clary was still groggy but the surprise wakeup call from Jace had certainly gotten the day going. After showering she joined Izzy in the kitchen saying she was ready. Aline ran off saying something about feeling sick, but Clary couldn't swear that Aline had been looking at her with a hateful look since she had walked into the room; it felt like she was mad at her but Clary had no idea why. Alec was off 'studying with Magnus' Isabelle said laughing. So Izzy, Clary, Jace, and Simon headed out to the shops. Clary did what she could to avoid Jace during the day. Izzy drilled her with questions about her sleepover with Sebastian and was more than thrilled to accompany her to Victoria's Secrets. Simon paled but Clary noticed that he would do just about anything Izzy asked of him. Jace on the other hand raised an eye brow at Clary when she turned into the store.

Clary and Izzy walked around the store picking up various panties and bras, this was torture for him. He almost spoke up when Clary reached for a tiny black one piece with a lacy guarder and stocking clasps but he managed to restrain himself. They went into the dressing room TOGETHER for crying out loud. The boys listened to them giggle for about 30 minutes fighting the urge to bang on the door. The staff eyed them suspiciously. Jace did not want to admit that he was not exactly happy when Clary actually bought the little black number.

They picked up a couple of pizzas and made their way back to the Institute. Sitting around the living room fire, Izzy brought out a bottle of tequila and announced that it was time to have 'some fun'. She suggested they would be play a game called, I've Never.

"We each take turns saying something daring that we have done and if anyone had done it too they have to take a shot. Last one left standing wins." She said passing around shot glasses. Clary had taken a neutral seat between Simon and Alec but the down side was that it left both Sebastian and Jace staring straight at her. "I'll go first," Izzy said grinning and tucking her long legs under herself on the couch.

"I've Never, regretted a hook up," Almost every one took their shots.

Sebastian was next, "I've never, had a threesome," he said eyeing Clary. Has he really had a threesome? She felt so inexperienced watching Izzy and Jace drink with Sebastian. She had yet to take a shot but she starting to wish she had. But she would not be out done.

"I've Never, hooked up with someone of the same sex," She said boldly tossing her shot back. Jace's eyebrows rocketed into his hairline. Izzy and Alec both emptied their glasses as well. Simon announced that he was hungry when it came to his turn and they opened up the pizza.

Clary sat talking with Simon while they munched and listened to music. She had to admit being around people her own age was nice. She chanced a glance towards Jace. He was sitting with Alec and Aline they were talking quietly with their heads together. Sebastian and Isabelle joined Clary and Simone.

"So," he said handing her a slice, "you plan on telling me about your adventure?" Sebastian asked referring to the game.

"Nope," she shook her head taking a sip; she felt warm and buzzed. He wrapped his arms around her and she leaned against his chest. He was already becoming familiar and she liked that. Right now familiar was what she needed.

"I enjoyed last night," he brushed a piece of her hair back from her face.

"Even though nothing happened?"

"It was nice not having an empty bed," he said but their conversation was interrupted by and outburst from Aline.

"Damn it Jace! I wasn't the one who fucked up, that was you. Don't try to blame me." Aline ran from the room. Jace ran his hands over his face and through his hair before standing up and following after her. His eyes locked on Clary as he passed her. The way his eyes held her made her shiver in Sebastian's arms. Is he…mad at me? Did Aline know about Jace watching her dress? The room quieted down and Izzy and Simon cornered Alec to find out what happened.

"Do you want to come to bed?" Sebastian murmured into her hair. Clary knew that he meant his bed. The way Jace looked at her played through her mind. What did it matter what he thought? He was clearly with Aline based on what she heard last night. Didn't she deserve a little happiness?

"Sure let's go."

A/N: Ooohhh buddy…Jace has pissed Aline off pretty bad this time. Don't you want to know what happened?

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