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Chapter 4

Jace's POV

"So you're telling me, you, Jace Wayland, are going to be fake dating this girl." Jordan said with raised brows.

"It's been a whole week and you haven't thought about telling us this until now?" Alec asked incredulously.

"Yeah! You waited until the day she's coming over to tell us. Shame on you!" Sebastian piped in, who knew about it but chose to act oblivious.

"SHE'S WHAT!?" Jordan and Alec yelled at the same time.

I slapped Sebastian over the head.

"Th-th- the girl is coming over... today?" Alec stuttered.

"Guys, chill. If Jace doesn't want to talk about it, then he doesn't have to. Think about it, wouldn't you be embarrassed too?" Meliorn said slowly and coolly.

Meliorn is always the mellow one. Fun fact, his nickname is Mellow-orn. His inner tranquility and peacemaking skills are both a gift and a burden. A gift when he's on your side, a burden when he's not.

As you can see, I'm in deep shit. Not that deep since Meliorn seems to be on my side for some stupid reason.

"Jace, why didn't you tell us?" Alec asked ignoring Meliorn.

"Yeah Ja—" Sebastian started before I cut him off

"SEBASTIAN YOU WERE THERE! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL THEM?" I snapped.

They all turned to Sebastian. He grinned sheepishly in return.

Right then, Maryse walked in.

"Boys, she's here and I wanted to tell you beforehand that she'll be spending some time here to make everything more efficient."

"WHAT!?" We all screamed in unison.

"She's here-"

"She's living with-"

"What if she-"

"Does she-"

"What's her-"

"You think she-"

"Shut up." Meliorn said rolling his eyes and stopping all of questions fired at Maryse.

This wasn't part of the deal! I'm going to have a little talk with Maryse after this. I don't know if I'm dreading this meeting or excited for the meeting.

"Okay come on out, I want you guys to see her." Maryse said leading us into the living room.

Two girls were on the couch and two guys were standing around awkwardly.

The girl from the picture was sitting next to who I'm assuming is her mother because they look a lot like each other. Both with red hair, emerald eyes and heart shaped faces.

The males were completely different.

The older one had kind blue eyes, light brown hair with streaks of silver and a big build.

The younger one — who is probably a junior like me — had a rat-like face with glasses, dark brown curly hair, was very gangly. No way they're related.

I noticed that he kept glancing at the redhead I'm supposed to 'date'. It's obvious he has a crush on her.

Awww, cute.

Then another nagging thought entered my head.

What if she likes him back?

"Oh hello! I'm Luke Garroway, and this is my wife, stepdaughter and my stepdaughter's friend." The man with blue eyes said taking my shaking it firmly.

"Jace Wayland, nice to meet you sir." I replied politely. I mentally slapped away the thoughts of the geek dating the redhead.

"I'm Jocelyn Garroway" his wife said kindly and taking my hand as well. I nodded and shook her hand.

"I'm Clary Garroway. Nice to meet you." The girl stood up and reached out to take my hand.

Damn.

She was short. Like four feet.

I was too distracted by her odd height that I hadn't realized I didn't take her hand until Jordan nudged me.

I reached out quickly and put on my signature grin. "Hey, how-"

"I'm Simon Lewis, Clary's right hand." Rat Boy said not letting me finish.

Hmmm... 'right hand', not 'boyfriend'.

The redhead looked surprised and... relieved. Weird. Before I could study her more closely, her emerald eyes captured mine. I was jolted by them and I slipped my hands away.

Clary sat back down.

Ratty didn't even try to shake my hand or anything. As I looked more closely to his face, I realized he was pouting. I almost laughed out loud again.

Pathetic.

Awkward silence filled the air.

"Luke." Jocelyn not so subtly whispered breaking the silence. "It's 6:23, I'm going to be late."

"Huh? O-oh yes! Well, it's nice meeting you fellas but Jocelyn and I have a party to attend." Luke said "Simon I can drive you home right now or I can come back around 8 to pick you up."

"I'll go right now." Simon answered gloomily.

"Simon-" Clary started

"Bye Clary." Simon said rushing out the door.

"No Simon," Clary got up and ran to the door. "Call me Simon!"

Luke and Jocelyn exchanged glances and walked out.

Clary hugged them both and watched them leave by the door.

She was still standing there after they've drove off and left.

Okay, they definitely have something going on. Awkward.

What a nerd though.

"So, uh... " I started.

She spun around and stared at us.

"These are my bandmates. I'm sure you know them." I chuckled and was joined by Sebastian, Alec, Jordan and Meliorn.

"Not really..." she murmured.

That shut us all up.

"Uh, I mean I know your faces and I've heard your music —which is great by the way— but that's about it." Clary said sheepishly. "No offence."

We all exchanged glances.

"Well, I'm Sebastian Verlac. You know, like Sebastian from The Little Mermaid." Sebastian said grinning like a fool and putting his charm on full blast while stepping forward and shaking her hand.

He's never even watched that movie .

"I'm Jordan Kyle," he shook her hand "Hope to get to know you better."

She smiled politely.

"Meliorn Fey. Love the hair." Meliorn said winking and making Clary blush.

I almost rolled my eyes. Meliorn and his weird redhead fetish.

"I'm, uh, Alec. Alec Lightwood." Alec reached his hand out to shake hers.

"Luke has a wiener dog named Alec!" Clary said enthusiastically shaking his hand.

We all snickered at Alec's face. He looked as if she personally insulted him.

"I hate dog—" Alec started.

"Is this the girl?" Isabelle said coming out of nowhere.

Sebastian spoke up, "Yup. Her name is Clariss-"

"I'm Isabelle Lightwood. My friends call me Izzy." Said Isabelle cutting off yet another person.

"Clarissa Garroway . But you can call me Clary." Clary said smiling.

She didn't cower or gush over Isabelle like most girls do. She didn't squeal about her heels or freeze on the spot.

Interesting.

Isabelle didn't seem to like that and narrowed her eyes. Wow, who would've thought such a small girl could intimidate the Isabelle Lightwood.

It was silent again. My cue to speak.

"So Clary..." I began. "It must be hard for someone tiny as you to get yourself out there, isn't it?"

She flushed. "Huh?"

"I mean, no wonder you haven't been well known by now, you're pretty short. No offence." I said trying to make conversation.

Isabelle kept shaking her head frantically at me with wide eyes.

But I ignored her. She's probably thinks I don't know anything about modelling but I dated more than a few models myself.

"But you're beautiful, you should make it far with me by your side. You might not make a lot of money doing what you do but it's going to make a difference." I said with a little awe.

"Are you making fun of me!?" She screeched

"No, of course not. Why would I?" I replied. "It's about doing what you love. If walking is your talent then use it. There's many talents in the world, so I think it's very inspirational that you're using yours considering your — uh, how do I say this... situation."

"EXCUSE ME!?!" Clary yelled.

"Bro.." Sebastian whispered.

Jealous much.

"I may be short, but I have talent. That's what everyone tells me at least." Clary said clenching her fists "I don't understand what my height has to do with my art—"

"Height matters a lot in this type of business. I would say without a tall height your 'talent' would be useless" I mused.

How did she not know that to be a model, it was expected to be tall?

She was as red as her hair now.

"My talent is very useful. In fact I think —no, I know— my talent is much more useful and much more interesting than yours! It takes years and years to master a skill I've been blessed with. And my height has nothing to do with it you ignorant jerk!" She yelled with willpower. "My art takes so much time and dedication. You can't just do it without knowledge. Unlike, uh, singing."

My eyes widened. Does she actually think walking down a frigging catwalk is a skill? That takes 'years to master'?A blessing? That you need knowledge? It's just walking on a flat surface in heels! That's not art!

I scoffed.

How dare she.

"Are you good? If it truly is a 'skill' then why are you paying me to help you get noticed?" I asked mockingly and looking at Isabelle who —instead of nodding with me in agreement since she was a model too— was looking at me in shock.

A few seconds passed.

Clary didn't reply.

I glanced at her and saw Clary looking down at her shoes. Her beautifully thin shoulders slumped.

Shoot. Too far.

"I mean..." I trailed off not really knowing what to say.

Silence.

"Clarissa!" Maryse said entering the living room as if on cue. "Your room is ready, I'll lead you there. Your bags are upstairs already and thank you so much for the painting. I'm hanging it in my office tomorrow."

Painting?

Maryse hugged her.

"No problem Mrs. Lightwood"

Clary smiled but it didn't reach her eyes. "Goodnight." Clary said not looking back.

"Do you think-" I began trying to get her to stall her.

"Shut up Jace!" Isabelle yelled "you've done enough."

"Hey! Leave my friend alone!" Jordan said

"Annoying, right?" I said to Jordan rolling my eyes.

"Hey, leave my sister alone!" Alec said joining in.

"How about we all leave each other alone." Meliorn said calmly.

"Oooooh myyyy god! There you go again acting like you're the mother of us." Sebastian groaned. "You're not even qualified to be the father!"

"Shut up Sebastian," Meliorn replied "what kind of name is Sebastian?"

"WHAT KIND OF NAME IS MELIORN!?!?" Sebastian shrieked.

"Knock it off now Seb." Jordan began

"You knock it off... Pordan!" Sebastian snapped back

"What the-" Jordan was cut off by Alec's snicker. "Something funny, Ally?"

Alec shut up.

I closed my eyes.

"First of all-"

"Take that back-

"Ew! Jace help-"

"Jace! AHHH-"

"Jordan THAT HUR-"

"You're ugly-"

"Ow ow ow!!!"

"Get your boogers of me Seba-"

"Alec! My-"

"Shut up Porda-"

"GET AWAY FROM-"

"AHH SEBASTIAN WHAT THE FU-"

"JACE!" They all shrieked in unison.

I opened my eyes.

Meliorn had Sebastian pinned against the wall by his wrists —while Sebastian had both index fingers pointing down, reaching for and almost touching Meliorn's arms— and Alec had Jordan on the floor in a chokehold while Jordan held onto Alec's hair.

Don't even get me started as to why Isabelle has a bowl of popcorn and looking comfy on the couch watching.

I was still thinking about how defeated Clary looked. I regret it. I deeply regret it. And that's freaky coming from someone like me.

"Guys, Maryse could walk back in any minute. You know what will happen when she sees you all like this." I said trying to talk sense into them mechanically.

They all got up.

"I'm going to bed. Good-" I started

"Pordan"

Chaos was unleashed once again.

God.

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