Chapter Four

Clary rolled over was surprised to find the other side of the bed empty and cold. She opened her eyes and looked around. Jace was nowhere to be seen but she did hear a faint sizzling coming from the kitchen. She stood up and put on the first underwear she saw which happened to be a pair of lacy panties. She wandered into the kitchen and found Jace cooking bacon and eggs. He was wearing black sweatpants and no shirt. She took a minute to just look at him. He really is gorgeous she thought and suddenly looked away her cheeks flushed.

He looked over at her and smiled, one of his real smiles, it was sweet and gentle and full of love. "I made breakfast" He said gesturing to the eggs

She smiled and said "I noticed. Thank you." She moved forward and wrapped her arms around him. His skin was warm and soft. She smiled and suddenly she was in the circle of his arms. He stroked along her shoulder blades and she shivered. He bent down and kissed her. This kiss was different from last night, it was lacking the raw passion, this kiss was sweet and gentle.

She pulled away and said "Jace, your eggs are burning." He turned quickly and cursed under his breath. She laughed and jumped onto the counter behind him, her legs hanging over the edge. She watched as he tried to save the obviously doomed eggs and felt a wave of affection for him. He sighed and dumped the eggs into the trash. "Clary you are such a distraction. I may have to get rid of you if I am to make good breakfast." He said jokingly and she giggled.

"Good idea. Then maybe you'll be able to cook something desant for once. Although I'm not sure which one of us gets Church." He turned around and grabbed her and began tickling her mercilessly. "Jace… st-stop!" She said through fits of laughter.

"Never! You insulted my cooking, an unforgivable crime!" He exclaimed and she pushed him away but they were both grinning. She jumped off the counter and looked at the rather scorched looking frying pan. She looked at Jace and he had furrowed his eyebrows.

"Well, we're out of eggs. What should be do for breakfast?" She asked and he looked slightly sheepish. She loved seeing this Jace, the Jace who just seemed like a normal 20 year old guy who burned his girlfriend's breakfast.

"I suppose we could go to Takis. Although if we do we should probably invite Alec and Isabelle. And if we're inviting them then we have to invite Simon and Magnus. God damnit now we have a huge group of people!" He said looking frustrated and Clary raised her eyebrows. He looked at her and asked "What?" And she giggled.

"Why do we have to invite the others? Can't we just go alone?" He glanced at her and smiled a knowing smile.

"If only it were that easy. However last time I went to Takis without inviting them, they were horribly offended. They really love the food and it's made even better when I'm there." He said and smirked. She smacked his arm but she was smiling. Jace could seem like an arrogant asshole but in reality he was quite sensitive and insecure. That's one of the many reasons she loved him. Clary never got sick of him. The way you never get sick of a beloved pet, cookie dough ice cream or your favorite book.

"Okay if we do have to go out in public I should probably put on pants." She said and he glanced down at her bare legs. His eyes traveled back up her body in a way that made her shiver. He was looking at her like she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. She blushed and bit her lip.

"You know, I think you should stay in what you're wearing. I like it…" He trailed off and wiggled his eyebrows at her. She looked him over as well. At his flat stomach, the ridges of his abs, his narrow waist and the indentations above his hip bones. His legs and arms were graceful like a dancer. She moved her gaze up to his face. His sharp, angular face, bright blonde curls and golden eyes that were so captivating. He was an angel and he was hers.

"Well unfortunately I don't think the rest of Manhattan would appreciate me not wearing pants. It also goes both ways, I would love you to stay in that outfit. But the conventions of society require us to wear clothes." She turned to go put on a full outfit and she could feel his eyes on her. Once she got to her room, she looked around for a pair of pants. She grabbed a pair of jeans, a bra and a loose blue tank top.

After Clary changed she made sure to grab a shirt for Jace, knowing he would thank her. He was standing in the kitchen, texting Alec or Isabelle and looking frustrated. She threw his shirt at him and he caught it without looking up. After a moment he looked up and smiled. "Thanks for grabbing me a shirt. You look beautiful as always. Although, I liked the other outfit better." He winked at her and put the shirt on.

She winked back and said "You can see it again when we get home." A smile spread across his face and his eyes were full of mischief. She chuckled and slipped her shoes on.

"I can't wait to get home now." He said and she glanced toward their bedroom before looking over at him expectantly. "Aren't you forgetting something?" She asked and he looked down at his bare feet. He grabbed a pair of boots and they left. Both excited for what would happen when they got home.

Not my best but I hope you enjoyed. Also, sorry for the bad editing. I would make up an excuse but honestly I'm just lazy. More lemons coming up! Please review- Meg