The First Love: Chapter 4
11-27-13
Clary POV
It was finally Friday. It'd been two weeks since the party, and I hadn't really talked to Jace much.
Actually, I hadn't seen him in a while. I'd been aimlessly wandering the halls of the White House, looking for something to do. But of course, there was nothing.
My phone was ringing.
"Hello?" I answered, still sprawled across my bed.
"Hey, Clary!" I heard two voices say from the other end.
"Simon! Jordan! Where the heck are you calling from?" I sat up on my bed.
"Why don't you come to the lobby and find out?" Jordan said. I could hear the smirk in his voice.
"What!?" I jumped up and ran out my door, not even caring that I was wearing my short athletic shorts and a tank top. I'm pretty sure my dad wouldn't be too happy if he found out I was running through the White House like this.
When I ran into the lobby, I almost crashed into someone. Looking at the person, I realized it was Jace. But at the moment, I really didn't care that he was looking at me like I was crazy. My best friends were here.
I quickly spotted the two boys standing near the entrance. They were both tall, but one had brown hair and more muscle while the other had dark hair and glasses.
"Jordan! Simon!" I ran over to them and tackled them with a bear hug. They both lost their balance and fell to the ground.
We were on our backs, laughing like idiots.
"How are you two here?" I asked them when we began to stand up.
"Your dad invited us to come," Jordan said smiling.
"Yeah. Something about you moping around?" Simon chided in.
"Hah, yeah. I'm pretty bored out of my mind here," I told them.
"Well, now that the three musketeers are back together, you won't be bored anymore!" Jordan said.
We all laughed even though Jordan was being serious. I was so happy they were there. I'd missed them too much, even though I called and texted them every hour.
At that moment, my mother came into the lobby. She narrowed her eyes at what I was wearing, but lightened up when she saw my friends.
"Boys! I'm so glad you could make it! It's like a family reunion now," she said smiling.
My mom and I have been on better term since that first day. I'm glad, too, because I couldn't stay mad at my own mother.
After we all conversed a little more, my mom clapped her hands together. "You know what? Let me take a picture of you three! Simon give me your phone."
Simon obliged. The three of us wrapped our arms around each other for a picture. Just before the flash went off, Jordan and Simon kissed both of my cheeks. I started cracking up.
After my mom left, I went to help the boys grab their bags. "I can't believe you guys are actually here. I'm so glad you are."
"We are too, Clare," Jordan said, bumping his hip on mine.
"Uh, Clare?" I looked at Simon who was staring at something - or someone - behind me. "Who's that guy, and why is he giving me and Jordan a very scary look?"
I turned around to find Jace standing against a wall, shooting daggers at my friends. Was it me, or did he look jealous?
"Oh, him? That's Jace. He's secret service here," I told them.
"So he's not your boyfriend?" Jordan asked.
"No!" I blushed. "Why would you say that?"
"Well, he's looking at you like you two are dating, or something."
I stole a glance at Jace who was looking at me. He held my gaze for a moment, then began walking toward us.
"Oh my gosh, he's coming over here! What do I do?" I panicked in a hushed tone.
"Calm down, Clare," Jordan soothed while rubbing my shoulder. "We're right here."
Simon nodded in agreement and I calmed down a little bit. It was just Jace, it wasn't te end of the world. Wait, what if it was the end of the world and he was coming over to tell me that? Or what if he was going to-
"Miss Fray."
I quickly turned around to find Jace's eyes on mine. He looked amazing today. His hair was tousled, his eyes sparkled, and he was dressed in black suit as usual.
"Oh, hi, Jace!" I said, my voice a little too perky.
"How are you today?" He asked.
"I'm good! How are you?"
"Good," he replied sounding a bit confused.
Jordan cleared his throat. "Uh, Clary? Aren't you going to introduce us?" He gave me a mischievous smirk.
I glared at him before talking again. "Yeah, uh, Jace, this is Jordan and Simon. Guys, this is Jace."
They all shook hands, and actually hit it off. Soon, they were laughing and joking as if they had known each other their whole lives. I was beyond weirded out.
"Okay, well, I'm gonna head back to my room. Later," I said and walked away.
I could feel Jace's eyes on me when I left.
...
"You like him."
"What?" I asked Simon stupidly.
My friends had come back to my room about twenty minutes after I left them.
"Jace. It's pretty obvious you like him," Simon said.
"Uh, I don't know what you're talking about," I said a little too quickly.
Simon and Jordan burst out laughing. The literally were rolling around on my bed like idiots. I frowned and waited for them to stop.
When they finally toned down their laughter, I said, "Are you two idiots finished?"
They both relied a hasty "yes" when they saw my scowl.
I rolled my eyes.
"Really, Clare. He seems cool. You should make a move!" Jordan told me.
"Yeah. Who cares if he's four years older. If you like him, do something about it!" Simon said.
"Thanks, guys," I said, smiling sheepishly.
"And, I'm pretty sure he likes you, too," Simon added.
"Oh, yeah! When you weren't ogling him, he was staring at you," Jordan said.
"He was staring at me?"
They nodded. "Either he likes you, or he really likes your outfit," Simon mumbled.
I blushed and smacked his arm.
Could Jace really like me?
...
Jace POV
"Wayland."
I turned to face Sebastian.
"I think I've figured out a way to get the information," he said.
I raised an eyebrow.
"I've noticed that Clarissa has taken a liking to you." Wait, what? "And that you've taken a liking to her."
I felt my face heat up.
"We're going to use this to our advantage. You are to make Clarissa fall in love with you, make her trust you with her life. Then, we will get the information."
I blinked. "No. We're not dragging her into this."
"Jace, remember what I said when you joined this group?"
"You mean when you threatened me to join?"
"Threatened, joined, same difference." Sebastian waved it off. "I told you that you'd have to do anything in order to get what we need. Our opportunity has come!"
"I don't want to bring her into this, Sebastian," I said angrily.
"I don't care what you want. Clarissa is the only way we're getting anything." He sighed and looked at me. "You just have to make this fast."
"And what if I don't do it?" I asked, even though I already knew the answer.
"Say goodbye to your family," he replied casually. "And Clarissa."
My heart clenched. "Don't you dare hurt her."
"I'll do whatever I want, Wayland. This country needs us," he said. "Now, are you in?"
I hesitated. If I did this, my family would be safe, and I could protect Clary. And I really liked her.
I looked at Sebastian.
"I'll do it."
Author's Note: Hm.
What is going on with Jace and Sebastian? Weeeeeird.
BUT WE HAVE TWO CONFESSIONS! (;
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