Look at me posting two chapters in one day! I felt bad for not uploading quick enough and I had some spare time so why not! I will update 'Collapse' soon. I'm just stuck half way through the next chapter and this one I know what I'm going to write about.

lindsayhonaker, Danir2001, LovePercabeth4eva and Alyssa2001 You all got it right! Did I make it too obvious? Oh well. Keep it a secret because Jace and Clary don't know! But I'm sure they will soon!

Song included is 'Centuries' by Fall Out Boy

Enjoy the chapter.

Chapter 4

Clary POV

I woke up pretty early, well before 7am. Well it was twenty to, but that's early right? I turned over to Sebastian's side of the bed and realised he wasn't there, did he even come home last night? I checked my phone, bringing it out from under my pillow where I left it last night. No texts from Sebastian, whatsoever but I did have a text from Jace from 5 minutes ago. Thinking of last night made me smile, it was so carefree and fun, and I hadn't done anything fun since moving to New York. It had all been about Business. Sebastian works with his dad; I'm not sure what doing. I've asked him a couple of times but I've never received an answer. I opened Jace's text;

'Rise and Shine Princess. It's your first day at work and your boss doesn't appreciate tardiness;) x'

He was sweet even when he's being bossy. I poured myself some coffee and sent him a reply.

'I also hear my boss is kind of an ass ;) x'

I don't wait for a reply. I take my coffee into the bathroom and head straight into the shower. The shower is the only place I let myself sing. No one even to this day has heard me sing and I would prefer it to stay that way. Actually that's a lie; Seb once heard me and told me I sounded like a cat being run over with a lawnmower so I never let someone hear me again. Even though I never stopped writing songs, I just never let anyone hear me. As I let the warm water cascade over my shoulder and back a song I wrote a few years ago when I was still in High School came to me. Me and Simon had actually written it for a music project. I let the words pass my lips without thinking.

'Some legends are told,
Some turn to dust or to gold.
But you will remember meeee
Remember me for centuriesssssss.

And just one mistake is all it would take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
Heyyyyyy, Heyyyyy,Heyyyyy
Remember me for centuriessssss

Mummified my teenage dreams
No, It's nothing wrong with me
The kids are all wrong,
The story's all off
Heavy metal broke my...

Heart

Come on, Come on and let me in,
The bruises on your thighs like my fingerprints
And this is supposed to match
The darkness that you felt
I never meant for you to fix yourself

Some legends are told,
Some turn to dust or to gold.
But you will remember meeee
Remember me for centuriesssssss.

And just one mistake is all it would take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
Heyyyyyy, Heyyyyy,Heyyyyy
Remember me for centuriessssss

And I can't stop 'til the whole worlds knows my name
'Cause I was only born inside my dreams
Until you die for me, as long as there is a light, my shadow's over you

'Cause I am the opposite of amnesia
And you're a cherry blossom
You're about to bloom,
You look so pretty but you're gone so soon.

Some legends are told,
Some turn to dust or to gold.
But you will remember meeee
Remember me for centuriesssssss.

And just one mistake is all it would take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
Heyyyyyy, Heyyyyy,Heyyyyy
Remember me for centuriessssss

We've been here foreverrr
And here's the frozen proof
I could scream forever
We are the poisoned youth

Some legends are told,
Some turn to dust or to gold.
But you will remember meeee
Remember me for centuriesssssss.

And just one mistake is all it would take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries
Heyyyyyy, Heyyyyy,Heyyyyy
Remember me for centuriessssss

We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuriesssss'

Wow. It felt good to sing again. I quickly finished my shower so I wouldn't be late. I took a quick glance at my phone I saw that Jace had replied.

'I would love to hear that in your British accent! Plus, he will be in an ass if you're late. Other than that he's very pleasant ;) x'

I didn't reply to him. I needed to be at work at half 8 it was quarter to so I decided to make some bacon and pancakes. Very American... But it was my favourite meal growing up in Britain. I finished my breakfast and went to go and get dressed. I was working at Herondale Corporations, I don't think the jean and jumper look I normally go for would work. So I wore a light grey button up blouse with a knee length grey pencil skirt and grey pumps. I left my hair down and curly. My make up was simple, just foundation, eyeliner and mascara to make my eyes 'pop' and a slight bronzer to add shimmer to my cheeks and not make me look so 'dead'. Once I was proud of my look I exited to start my new job. I took some money for a cab because Seb had taken the car and I couldn't fit onto my motorbike in this skirt so it was either that or walk.

I arrived at work with 15 minutes to spare. I walked into the building and straight up to Jace's office much to the other workers stares. I knocked on the door and heard an angry 'WHAT?!' through the door. I debated whether I should head in or not and chose the latter. I slowly opened the door, shuffled through it and closed it behind my back. Jace was so busy with the papers all over his desk; much different to the tidy desk I saw yesterday, that he hadn't even noticed I walked through the door. I took this moment to take in his attire. His golden hair was stuck up at old places like he had been running his hands through it, his eyes had bags under them and his shirt was creased. From somewhere unknown a whole new level of confidence took over and I walked more into the room,

"You know, you have a personal assistant to help you with work so you don't get stressed" I said with a mixture of amusement and concern. Jace's head shot up and I could visibly see the anger in his eyes but when they landed on mine, they softened completely. He looked back down at the ciaos in his hands, sighed and looked back at me. "You're early" he stated. "I know, I didn't want to piss off my ass of a boss with my tardiness" I shot back, I saw the corner of his lips twitch up. "We wouldn't want that now would we? By the way, is your phone broken?" His amusement turned serious. "No why?" I asked. "I was just wondering why you never texted me back." He looked down at his hands again. "Oh crap, I'm sorry! I was getting ready and I completely forgot..." neither of us said anything for a while.

After about 5 minutes of silence I couldn't handle it. "So would you like for me to go through that paper for you? Or at least help you?" Jace looked at me and smiled. "Would you mind? I'm looking for a contract for a Mr Hodge Starkweather. He's trying to con some money out of us by saying we violated one of the agreements but by god I can't find the damn contract" I could see his anger building up again. "Okay, I'll go through them for you and find the contract." I smiled at him, he smiled back clearly relieved. "Thank you Clary, you're the best." I grinned at him, "Don't mention it sunshine." He stuck his tongue out at me, mature. "Your office is just across the hall" He pointed to the door visible. "You should find a desk, filling cabinet, a computer and a telephone. Please feel free to make it your own, I hope you'll be here a while." I thanked him and headed towards my new office.

It was just as Jace had described. Simple but I liked it; I could easily put up some of my pictures on the walls and the view of New York from my window was amazing. I sat the desk and got to work looking for the contract.

Time Jump – Lunch Time

By lunch time I had found the contract, proven Mr Starkweather was talking bullsquirt and reorganised the contracts in alphabetical order so we would be able to find them quicker. Jace had informed me that while I was working here I would be helping him with little things; checking over contracts, calling clients and editing a couple of things here and there or doing errands around for him, it was pretty enjoyable.

It was around half 12 and Jace knocked on my door and popped his head in. "Hey princess. Do you want lunch, I'll pay to celebrate you're first day but you'll have to go and pick it up, is that okay?" He questioned unsurely as he stepped fully into the office and closed the door. "Of course it is, you didn't have to ask me, you could have just told me to go and get it." That's what Sebastian would do. SEBASTIAN! I had completely forgotten about him, I hope he was okay. I haven't heard from him since last night. Jace's reply took me out of my thoughts. "I know I don't have to ask, but you're human Clarissa. I'm not going to command you to do things for me, if you didn't want to go and collect it I can just get it delivered." Jace said in a 'no nonsense' way."Okay, well I don't mind going. Where am I going?" "Taki's" Jace began to walk away but I grabbed his arm so he'd stop. He looked down at my hand on his wrist and I pulled it back abruptly. "I...er... sorry, but I don't know where Taki's is" Jace looked like I told him I had three nipples or something. "YOU'VE NEVER BEEN TO TAKI'S? FUCK ORDERING IT, WE'RE GOING RIGHT NOW! He shouted as he pulled my arm out the room. Seriously he was like a 4 old who you just told could go to the park or get ice-cream. "Wait Jace, are we going in your car?" I said stopping him. "Of course" he said in a 'DUH' way. "Does this mean..." I left the end of the sentence as I asked excitedly. "Yeah, yeah. If I'm feeling nice" but he was smiling down at me, it wasn't his business smile, it was his real goofy smile.

Time Jump- End of the day

Lunch with Jace was amazing. He was right Taki's was the best restaurant in New York. The outside didn't look like anything but the inside was like you stepped into a time machine. It was very retro with red booth seats. I love it and the food was amazing.

FLASHBACK

The waitress came up to us to take our order. "What would you l-, Oh Mr Herondale what a surprise! You can have anything on the house" She said while batting her eyelashes. Jace just rolled his eyes and said "I don't need a discount, that's not fair. Normal prices." He sounded very business-like. His eyes lit up as they looked at mine. "Clary, what would you like, no price limit." He said smiling. It melted my heart. It was only know I realised how hungry I was. I looked down at my menu "I'll have a 10oz Rump Steak, Chips, Onion Rings and Salad on the side please" I answered shyly not looking up from my menu but when I did Jace smiled broadly "That sounds divine, I'll have the same please." He handed the waitress the menu's without even glancing at her, much to her annoyance. "It's nice to see a girl order a proper meal, not a lettuce leaf and they don't even eat all of it!" I blushed. "Well no matter what I eat I don't put weight on, so why eat rabbit food when I can eat whatever I want" I replied shyly. "That's the best thing I've heard in a long time."

After that we had a pleasant meal and I even finished eating before Jace. We went back to the office and I got to work, editing contracts and calling potential clients. Around 5pm I heard a timid knock at my door. "Come in!" Jace entered my office looking at the floor. "Jace, what's wrong?" I asked worriedly. "I have something to ask you." He looked nervous. I waved my wrist in a 'go on' gesture. "Erm Clary, I know we only met each other yesterday, but they're a dinner/ party tonight and I really have to go to it but I told them all I was bringing a date and I was going to take Kealie but she's been so clingy recently and I just want a break from her, so will you be my date please?" I didn't know what to say, so I said the first thing that came into my head. "Kealie, as in your girlfriend?" Jace smirked at me, back to his usual self. "Well someone's been doing their homework. No she's not my girlfriend, we had one date and she blew it out of proportion, telling the paparazzi we were dating and writing songs about me" He shudders at the thought. "Writing songs about you?" "Yeah, she's a famous singer." "Oh, Seb never told me that..." If I didn't make it out as an artist my back up was to be a singer but Seb tore that dream from me. "You haven't answered my question" Jace looked shy again, I quite liked his vulnerable side to him. "I'd love to be your date Jace, but business only" He stuck his hand up in an 'I surrender' gesture "business only" but he was grinning. "I'll pick you up at 8" and with that he walked out the office.

On the cab ride home, I had realised I haven't spoken to Seb all day, I haven't had a text off him or anything. So I rang him.

Clary (italics) Sebastian (Bold)

Hey Se-
WHERE THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN?!
What do you mean?
I've been trying to contact you all day. I've been texting and ringing but nothing! I was worried sick. Strange, I hadn't received anything.
I'm sorry Seb, I haven't received any call or texts and I've been at work all day.
So you're calling me a liar now?
What? No!
No wonder I haven't heard from you all day, you've been with Jace, I should have known.
What do you mean?
I mean you fucking slut, I saw the way you looked at him, Is he better in bed than me? I could feel the tears forming in my eyes.
Seb, I have no idea what you're on about. I just thought I'd ring you and let you know I'll be out late, I have to go to a work do with Ja-
YOU'VE BEEN THERE ONE FUCKING DAY AND YOU'RE ALREADY GOING OUT WITH THE GUY. YOU'RE A BIGGER SLUT THAN I THOUGHT. ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS, HE'LL GET BORED OF YOU. I'M OUT AT THE MINUTE AND WONT BE BACK ALL NIGHT.

With that, he hangs up and I stare at my screen finally letting the tears fall. The cab driver looks at me worriedly and hands me a tissue. I thank him and as I look up I recognised his blue eyes. "Alec?" He looked startled. "How do you know my name?" "Oh sorry, I work for your brother and I met Izzy yesterday." "Ah, you must be Clarissa" "Please call me Clary" Alec smiled at me. "So Clary, I'm guessing that was Sebastian on the phone?" I felt the colour drain from my face and didn't say anything. Alec took my silence as my answer. He didn't say anything but handed me a card with his number on. "Just in case you need a friend". I felt touched, "Thank you" I told him and he just nodded at me. I realised Alec had bright blue eyes and black hair, which happened to be Magnus' favourite combination. I looked at his appearance; neat, smart, precise. He was gay. I spent so much time around Magnus, I knew the signs. I took a deep breath. "Hey Alec, would you mind if I gave your number to a friend of mine" Alec look startled again, "Oh, erm I-" I laughed at his stammering. "He's male Alec, don't worry." His eyes shot up to mine in the mirror "How... how did you know?" I've been best friends with Magnus ever since I could remember. He's been Bisexual just as long, I tend to pick up the signs" I said with a smile. Alec returned my smile as he said "Sure, I'd love to hear from this Magnus." The rest of the cab ride was quiet. When I arrived home we said our goodbyes and promised to keep in touch and I nearly forgot about Sebastian until I entered the apartment and saw the whole house ransacked. I let myself slide down the wall, the tears falling down my cheeks as I took in the appearance of the house.

I had fucked up.

3000+ words! I didn't even know this was going to be this long. I could have probably spilt it up into two chapters... oh well enjoy the LONG chapter and I will upload again soon (hopefully).

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