A/N: Hey guys! Wow! This story has 22 followers! That may not seem like much, but thank each and every one of you for reading this story. I've been working really hard on it, and I hope you enjoy this chapter! P.S This chapter will be a little short, but it is leading up to next chapter which will be a longer chapter, so please bare with me.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Mortal Instruments (ouch).
Maia pulled up to Java Jones Cafe, the building marking the end of Herondale land and the beginning of Morgenstern land. Clary peered out the window hoping to catch a glimpse of Jace's guard force. There were six huge men standing tall outside of the little cafe. Clary smirked to herself. Her guard force was two men that her brother begged her to keep around even though Clary didn't need them. Her bodyguards, Jordan and Bat, climbed out of the vehicle, eyes scanning the parking lot for danger. Jordan then motioned with his hand that it was clear, and Clary stepped out.
"Jord, Bat, you can just stay out here," Clary directed.
Jordan and Bat opened their mouths to object, "But Cla-"
Clary glared at them, "Stay here. I'll be fine."
Bat and Jordan reluctantly nodded and turned to speak to Maia.
Clary strutted to the door, making sure to shove through Jace's guards instead of go around them. She pulled the door open and was greeted by the sweet smells of baked goodies and coffee. Her eyes searched the room for Jace. He was in the corner sipping on some coffee and typing on his phone. How dare they actually serve him coffee, she fumed. She stalked over to him and slammed her hand down on the table.
Jace glanced up for a moment before looking back at his phone, "Nice of you to join us."
Clary rolled her eyes, "Yes well, I'm hoping this won't take long."
He slowly put his phone on the table, "Yes yes, things to see, people to do."
He winked at her. Clary wrinkled her nose at his crude behavior. "What do you want, Herondale."
"I want to continue the conversation we were having earlier."
Clary sighed, "You mean the one when you talked and I pretended to listen?"
Jace's eyes narrowed, "We wouldn't be having this conversation if you had just listened! Get your head out of the fucking clouds, this is serious."
"Chill Jace. The only thing that is serious is the fact that you think you can just waltz onto my property without repercussions."
Jace snorted, "What repercussions?"
"We wouldn't want a repeat of what happened this morning now would we?" Clary laughed.
Jace rolled his eyes, "If you say another word, I'm gonna beat you up and take all of your lunch money."
Clary gestured with her hand at the counter. In five seconds flat, a waiter was striding over to take her order. Once she was finished, she caught Jace's confused gaze. "What? I might as well order some coffee if all you're gonna do is make empty threats."
Jace smirked (It was his signature look), "Careful, you might shrink."
"You underestimate how many cups of coffee I can drink before I need to be stopped." She paused and waited for Jace to tell her what was oh so important. And waited for about a minute and a half. Her coffee came while she was waiting and she finally said, "Listen, you are wasting my time. Leave, I don't care what you have to say." She took her steaming hot cup of coffee in her small hands and took a sip. The scalding hot liquid burned on the way down, but she thought coffee hadn't tasted better. When she noticed Jace hadn't moved, she set her cup down and pointed at the door, dismissing him.
"Seriously, Carrot. I need to talk to you," Jace's face got serious, and suddenly, Clary was afraid. Jerk Jace she could handle, but serious Jace made her want to bang her head against the wall and cry.
Clary sighed in understanding, "Alright, Jace. I'll hear you out. But not here," she looked around at all the people in the cafe, "Not with all these people here. Meet me at Pandemonium. Midnight. Don't be late."
Jace's nose crinkled in confusion, "Why not now?"
"Because I have something to take care of dumbass. And if I am around you for another second I think I'm gonna kill a person." Her hand drifted to her gun. She could do it. She wouldn't, but she could.
"Calm down, firecracker." He held up his hands in a mock surrender as his gaze followed her hand, then shot her a smirk, "We both know you don't want me to leave."
"Out!" Clary shouted, grabbing the attention of the whole coffee shop. They quickly looked away and started whispering.
Jace leaned forward and stared into her eyes. He glanced at her lips, but swiftly pulled them back up to her emerald gems. Reading the anger there, he winked, turned on his heel and started for the door.
"And take your overly large, unintimidating men with you!" Clary shouted after him.
Some people in the shop rolled there eyes in annoyance and left, but not before giving her the stink eye, which she happily returned. Jace, however, didn't turn around, just flipped her off over his shoulder as he ambled out the door.
A/N: Again, thanks for reading, and I'm super sorry for the length, it was really short, but like I said, the next chapter will be longer. Don't be afraid to ask any questions or give any advice for me, as I'm open to both. Please, Please, Please leave a review, it would absolutely make my day! The more reviews, the quicker chapters are uploaded!
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