Sorry I have not updated sooner. It is only the second week of school and I have not caught a break from homework. I mean, who does that? It is freaking eighth grade! I started this on Wednesday but didn't finish and did a little bit every other day. Another reason is that I am not necessarily motivated. Tsk tsk, I don't have many reviews. The visitor count is declining tremendously for each chapter. Not as much confidence for me to write more chapters. For those who stayed (which is obviously you because you are reading this right now) here is chapter six.

Yesterday was a lot. I have witnessed an old friend kissing me and someone who I thought was a bitch saved me. Granted, being a shadowhunter I wouldn't have died from that fall but I would have seriously gotten hurt.

"Hey!"

I look out of Thomas' window to see who called out. I look down to see Simon outside, frantically waving his hands.

"What are you doing? You look like you are trying to land a crashing plane."

He stares at me for a second before speaking. "I am trying to get your attention. I was your best friend and we haven't hung out in years. We desperately need to fix that."

Even though he has ascended, his personality has not changed. His muscles are more obvious than before, but he still makes anything serious into a joke.

Once I remember my plans for the day, I immediately feel bad. "Sorry, but I have plans for today."

He tilts his head. "What kind of plans?"

"I'm training with Angel today. We need to work synchronizing our moves if we want be a good Parabatai pair."

His shoulders start to slump and his face vaguely shows disappointment, but I try to pretend I didn't see it. "You have spent the past two years together while we have known since when we were kids."

"We are trying to become Parabatai. We need to train. Besides, I have not spent time with her lately."

"Have not spent time with her? Really? It is not like you have spent time with any of us. Izzy, Jace, Alec, and I have not obtained any of your precious time. What about us?"

I attempt to not flinch. That is true, but I have been trying to avoid Jace and Alec. Jace is confusing, and Alec just hurts whenever I look at him. Besides, you might count the talk and kiss with Alec spending time.

"What about tomorrow?" I try. Hopefully he will take it.

"Tomorrow we are going out as a group, unless you want to join us. I know how much you hated shopping for stuff. Especially clothes."

"Yes, yes!" Right away I want to take back what I said. Do I really want to go out with all of them?

"Really? Are you sure about that?" I am about to reply with my answer before he continues. "Because I know how we are always your second thought after your friends in London."

It takes a moment before I answer, "Yes, I am certain."

"Great. See you tomorrow."

He leaves while I slump against the side of the window. Great. Now I have to deal with more of this. How long are we staying here again?

I hear shuffling behind me and I turn around to see Thomas.

"What are you doing here? I though-"

"I am leaving right now to go see Angel, if that is what you were hoping for."

He exhales. "Good. To be honest, I thought she was going to explode soon if I kept you from her."

I laugh. "It wouldn't be your fault. Besides, I have had a busy two days so far. How long are we staying here anyways?" I ask. I need time to escape the New Yorkers.

"The entire month."

"What!"

He rubs the back of his neck, embarrassingly. "Yeah. The council still wants to meet with you next week and some of us thought we needed a break from England."
"But they are here," I argue.

"Don't you think I know that?! I just thought we needed a break from the institute. You don't have to be with them or talk about them every minute of the day. Just ignore them. You can easily use any of us as an escape route."

I ponder over what he said. What if I don't want to ignore all of them? Simon was my best friend before I even knew I was a shadowhunter. Izzy, no matter how frightening she can be, was still my friend years ago. Shouldn't I be able to give them a chance to learn why I left before I leave again?

"I have to go. Don't want to keep Angel waiting on me now would we?" I say instead, trying to get away.

He waves his hand. "Go. But we need to talk later."

So I go.

-line break-

"So, what has happened lately?"

"Nothing much," I reply to Angel.

There is a pause. "Are you sure. As future Parabatai, I should have the right to know what is going on. There is no way the answer is nothing if they are here." Right away I knew who she meant by they.

I sigh. "Not nothing but nothing much. I have talked to some of them. I am hanging out with them tomorrow.

"Why?"

"I promised Simon. We haven't seen each other in two years. We were best friends before this. I don't want to shut him out again."

In a shaky voice, Angel replies, "You haven't seen any of them in two years. The point for leaving was not to see any of them ever again. Remember? You left so you could shut everybody out. I don't see how this is an excuse for spending a day with them. Not an hour, a day."

I inhale and explain. "Simon was my best friend. When I left, he was a mundane and now he is a shadowhunter. I missed a milestone in his life. I just need a little bit of time with him, to catch up. He was one of the only friends I had before I found out about my true heritage."

"I thought I was your best friend." Before I could speak, she continued. "All that has been on your mind lately is that group. I have to have a partner that can stay focused, not be easily distracted by emotions." My heart breaks at her next chosen words. "I am sorry Clary, but I withdrawal the request for you to be my Parabatai."

And then she walks away.

-line break-

Thomas paces across the room.

"I am sure you guys will make up eventually. This is not the first time Angel has gotten like this, right?" he asks, though I can sense the concern in his voice.

I shake my head, trying to restrain my tears. "She has never gone this far. Only as far as saying that she needs space for a day or two. Not canceling our plans for being Parabatai."

Then, Lucas and Nathan bursts through the door.

"Hey Adele," greets Nathan.

There is a pause of silence before another speaks.

Lucas asks, "What is wrong. It looks like you are about to burst into tears."

When I look away, trying my best to conceal the emotions he walks over and puts an arm on my shoulders.

"Sorry about the straight-forwardness. What happened?"

I bury my head into his shoulder while Thomas explains the situation.

"She will come eventually. There is no way she is serious about this," reassures Nathan.

But for some reason, it does seem like she is serious. I am worried, no terrified, that I will not get her back. But for now, all I can do is nod and pretend that nothing is drastic.

"Ok, good. Now, let's go shopping. There are not many stores here but there are still a few good ones," suggests Lucas.

"Sorry, but I can't. I am going tomorrow with Simon, Izzy, Jace, and Alec."

Nathan lifts an eyebrow. "You are actually going to go with them, by yourself."

"Yeah, it is not like they are dangerous or anything."

Thomas mumbles something under his breath that I didn't catch.

"What did you say?" I interrogate.

"I didn't say anything."

I roll my eyes. "Don't forget that I am you girlfriend." Am I really anymore? "I can tell if you are lying or not."

"And that is one of the reasons why I love you," he says quickly.

"Don't change the subject. What did you say?"

He sighs. "Are you sure they are safe?"

Instead of retaliating, I walk away because honestly, I don't know.

Are they dangerous?

Again, sorry for the week delay. School started up again and I am taking high school classes in middle school. I am personally scared if right now seems like a struggle. I am not ready. I will try to update next week but if not, do not fret. I am not quitting this fic.