A/N: So i know this chapter is really late and i apologize for that. i don't have a very good excuse other than i wasnt happy with the way this chapter was going. im still not happy about it but i had to get something out to you guys. i hope you like it better than i do. leave me reviews please. i really love reading them. they make me happy amd make me want to continue this story. Thanks all! Oh and happy international fanworks day! Also i kind of want to change my username but i dont know what to change it to. Please help me with some ideas. We can even make a game out of it. Whose ever suggestion i choose will get either a character based off of them or will get to make up a character completely designed by them and a shoutout in the authors note thanking them.
Clary
It's 2 hours until the party and my nerves are everywhere. What if Jace doesn't care that I'm getting over him? But what if he DOES? What am I going to wear to get him to notice me? Should I call Izzy? It was if Jonathan could sense my nerves because right then his name popped up on caller ID. I wasn't sure if I should answer just in case he changed his mind but before I could hit the decline button into my room he walked. "Jonathan! What are you doing in here?!" I yelled at him. "Just checking on my sister." there was a moment of silence passed between us but then he spoke again almost so abruptly that I jumped a little. "Listen, Clary, I want you to know that I know what you're doing and…" "Jon, I have to cut you off right there. There's nothing you can say that will change my mind. I have to do this for the sake of my sanity." he looked at me for a minute and said nothing. I was coming to the conclusion that Jonathan loved awkward silences. "Ok, I know it may seem as if I'm being mean and overprotective but you're my little sister and I love you. And I don't want to see you get hurt because of some meaningless guy at a stupid party all because the guy you love doesn't reciprocate." "Ok! thanks for the talk, I'll keep that in mind, goodbye." I slammed the door into his face. Deep down I knew he was right but at the moment I didn't care. I was probably going to regret everything later but I had work to do.
Jace
It was a silent drive as Alec and I drove to the party. I knew he knew what happened with Clary, and I didn't want him to confront me about it. Alec had a way of getting under my skin about everything, especially any topic including Clary. He's been my best friend from the beginning so, of course, I couldn't hide anything from him. So instead of hide from each other we avoid any and all conversation. It's worked for us over the years. "So," Alec broke the silence. "what should we listen to?" Alec finished letting out an innocent smile. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. I thought for sure he was going to bring up Clary or Kaelie, or worse my confrontation with Clary and Kaelie. "I don't know, Alec, pick something but hurry up, we'll be there soon." I told him, a little annoyed about what he did. "What's your problem?" Alec asked with a smirk. I ignored his question. "If you don't pick something I will. Remember the Panic! concert? You hated that music. I'll play that." Alec's eyes widened at my threat. "Ok, Ok." he gave in. "What did you put in?" I asked him. Before he answered "I can't help myself" started playing. "Shut it off" I growled at him, my cheeks turning red. "What?" Alec asked innocently grinning at me leaving it on. I reached over to shut it off but before I reached it Alec's hand covered it blocking me from shutting it off. "Both hands on the steering wheel!" he yelled at me. "Fine! Just please change it." I glared at him. The next song was worse. Alec was intent on embarrassing me for some reason, because the next song that played was "U got it bad" by Usher. And I admit it was a good song but not while Alec was teasing me. I decided it was better not to feed into Alec's humor, otherwise it would get worse so I was silent the rest of the way. We pulled into the driveway of the party next to a blue Toyota Camry and got out. The music was loud and bumping through the night. I had no idea whose house this was, if I had to be honest. As we made our way up to the front door I noticed a couple girls checking Alec and I out but I wasn't interested and neither was Alec. As soon as I opened the door the music was instantly louder. "Jace!" I heard my name being called from somewhere inside the house. "I'm going to go grab a drink and then find Magnus." Alec said to me as we went our separate ways. Nodding to him I walked towards the voice that called me a couple minutes ago.
Clary
The party was like nothing I had ever experienced before. The music was so loud that you could barely even hear it, it was like you had to feel the music instead of hear it. Solo cups were littered all over the floor and on the shelves. Couples were huddled together locked in intimate embraces. Too be honest it kind of made my stomach churn and my cheeks flare red. I had to escape this and fast. "Jonathan!" I yelled to my brother over the music but he still didn't hear me so I leaned into his ear and yelled. "I need to go to the bathroom." He just nodded and pointed towards the kitchen. So I made my way towards where he pointed. There were only a couple people in here which was a relief. I still didn't see the bathroom but that was fine because I didn't really have to go. I grabbed a cup and went over to the sink and got a glass of water. After maybe 10 minutes I decided to brave the masses and head back out to the party. When I got to the doorway I heard my brother yell. "Jace!" panicking I ran the other way. How could my brother call him over knowing how I felt and how he treated me. I could feel tears welling into my eyes, almost blinding me, so I picked up the pace, trying desperately to escape when I collided with a hard muscular chest. Looking up I was surprised. He had black hair that wasn't short but it wasn't long either. My hand itched to reach up and run through it. His eyes were dark and piercing. When I looked into them time seemed to stand still. He had a familiar face but I knew I had never met him before. The mysterious, familiar man holding me started to smile and it was the most beautiful smile I had ever seen, well next to Jace's obviously. "Did you hear me?" the dark mystery man asked me, with a glint of amusement in his eyes. "Oh um no. Could you repeat it?" I asked him blushing a deep scarlet color. Chuckling he said "I asked you if you were Ok." "Yeah, I'm fine, thanks. I just needed some air a minute." I told him. Moving out of my way he said "You don't look okay, but if you say so." he started to walk away. For some reason I started to panic. I didn't want my dark mystery man to leave. "I'm Clary. And I wouldn't mind some company." I told him boldly. Who was this Clary? I never acted like this. Pulling me from my thoughts he answered me. "I'm Sebastian, and I would love to join you." smiling like and idiot I started walking towards the door with him following me. He must have ran to catch up with me because about ten paces away from where we just were I felt the pressure of someone's hand in mine. Looking up at him I saw the beautiful smile I love so much.
Jace
When I reached the voice that called me I found out that it was Clary's brother, Jonathan. We aren't really friends but we had always gotten along because of Clary. "You haven't seen Clary have you?" he asked me. "No." I answered him a little surprised, because I didn't know Clary was coming. "I didn't know she was here." I stupidly said. Obviously she's here if her brother was looking for her. "Yeah, she went to the bathroom and she hasn't been back." he told me looking worried. I was about to volunteer to help look for her when I saw her, with no other than, Sebastian Verlac. Their hands were joined together and they were standing close together. Too close in my opinion. A pang of jealousy and fear swirled inside me. If she was with Sebastian, no good was going to come from it. Instead of saying anything to Jonathan I simply pointed towards them. He turned and looked, his eyes going wide with surprise. Although it wasn't the surprise I thought it would be. "Well good for her, she actually did it," Jonathan yelled to me. "Clary! Over here!" he called her over. I looked over towards Clary, she was looking at us but she wasn't moving. Sebastian had to drag her over to us. "Is this what you were up to Clary?" Jonathan asked her laughing. Her cheeks turning red she replied "No! Of course not, we just met and got to talking." Clary let go of Sebastian's hand only for his arm to drape around her shoulders possesively. No one was speaking to me so I decided to introduce myself even though I already knew who he was. "I'm Jace," I said reaching my hand out for Sebastian to take. He didn't, he just looked at my hand as if I had something gross on it and turned towards Jonathan. "You look familiar. Where have I seen you before?" Jonathan asked him. "Oh! Forgive me. I'm Aline's cousin. And actually, this is my party." he told us. Clary looked surprised by this as if she didn't already know that. "If you're Aline's cousin and it's your party, how come I haven't seen you at school?" Clary asked him. We all looked towards her. With a smile on his face Sebastian said "My parents died and my aunt is taking me in." Personally I didn't think that was something to smile about but it was Sebastian we were talking about after all. "Oh, I'm so sorry, Sebastian." Clary told him giving him a tight hug. I couldn't watch this anymore I had to go find Alec. "Well this has been fun but Alec is probably looking for me." I said my goodbyes but I only received one back from Jonathan. Jealousy was eating away at me because Clary barely looked at me. Her full attention was on Sebastian. But I knew I had to stuff it down. I knew Clary wouldn't wait forever for me even though a part of me hoped she would. It broke my heart but it was for the best. I wasn't good enough for her. But I knew one thing, I was sure as hell better for her than Sebastian. And I simply couldn't allow them to be together. I have to come up with a plan to break them up. Immediately.