Clary's pov
Clary quickly snapped out of whatever trance she was in. Looking around, she found herself feeling intimidated by the beautiful works of art around the walls on the training room. I could never paint like this, she said to herself. It was so quiet Clary knew she would hear a pin drop and feeling lonely, she decided she would go and talk to someone. Izzy? she thought but on second thoughts Clary remembered her saying she was going to go out with her boyfriend Merlion. Alec? Clary considered but she would rather not go and knock on his door. Aline? Clary asked herself but she would rather sit in a room by herself than be with that spoiled brat. Clary knew there was only Jace left. Gritting her teeth, she confidently walked out the door to go and find some company.
Jace's pov
Jace heard the soft knock on the door and instantly jumped out of bed to see who it was. Jace opened the door revealing Clary who was staring at him strangely. She's so beautiful, he thought and he realised she was waiting for him to invite her in.
"Come in", he said and she gave a quick smile and walked in. Jace noticed that she already looked better and he decided he would try and make a friend. Clary was talking to him but he didn't hear her.
"Must you always fall asleep while I'm talking?", she asked and Jace grinned at her. I'm looking at your eyes Clary, he wanted to stay but instead he made a defensive comeback.
"Well, actually its purely voluntary", he replied and Clary gave a snort of laughter. Flinging her fiery hair, she looked at him as though she was trying to see him differently.
"Do you love Aline?" she abruptly asked and Jace gave a sound of confusion. Why does she care? He asked but he quickly replied.
"Of course, I'm marrying her", he said but he looked away. Clary raised her eyebrows.
"Did you ask her?" Clary asked and Jace wanted to commend her for not giving up on questions.
"Well, no, she asked me but that's common now days", he said with an exasperated breath and Clary simply giggled. Dimples appeared on her cheeks and she looked so different.
"So, why do you live here?", Clary said whilst walking over to the window. She picked up some objects and played around with them whilst Jace responded.
"Well, my parents abandoned me so I was sent here". Jace found himself wanting to tell her more but he knew he couldn't burden her with his worries. Jace looked at his watch and began to stand up.
"Well, it's been a pleasure talking, but Aline will be back soon", he added and Clary stared at him for what seemed like forever. She pursed her lips and suddenly looked rather angry. Jace had no idea whatsoever why but he had obviously said something to offend her.
"Are you afraid she'll come in?" she asked and Jace gave a nervous laugh.
"Of course not", he replied hastily and she nodded. She put the object down and looked around the room like she wanted to remember everything.
"I'll go then", she said and began making her way out of the room. Don't go, he wanted to say but he grabbed her wrist instead.
"Thanks for coming to talk, its lonely here", he said and Jace instantly felt embarrassed but Clary just looked worried. Her eyes were like huge and she quickly kissed Jace on the cheek and hurried out the room. Gobsmacked, Jace put his hand to his cheek and the kiss no longer felt sweet, but like a hot acid burning him. Jace quickly ran to the bathroom and scrubbed his cheek in anger. Why do I feel this way? he kept repeating this question over and over again. Jace knew the answer.
He was in love.
Hey guys,
So what do you think? Jace doesn't seem too happy?! Please r&r and I hope to update later this week.
Thanks,
Heartshade
