Freshly showered, can of coke zero by my side, and laptop fully charged. I'm ready to write. In case I haven't mentioned it in this story before-I DON'T OWN THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS. CASSIE CLARE DOES. I JUST MAKE THEM BLAH BLAH BLAH- Everyone does that before each chapter so yeah.

Some people have been telling me that they don't like Jace dealing drugs but tough cookies. And also a little clarification, Jace doesn't give girls drugs for sex. I don't know how some people got that from the story but he doesn't.

Now some of you aren't going to know what allstar cheerleading is when you see it later in the chapter. Basically it is cheerleading done at a gym that is kind of like gymnastics place but not with all the equipment they use. It involves stunting, dancing, tumbling just like high school cheerleading except in the routine you don't do a cheer or use pom poms

NOW bow down to the queen! For I have made a long chapter and updated just 5 days before!

Clary stood at the electric stove, spatula in hand, and a hot pan full of bisquick. Some days she liked getting up early to make a nice breakfast before school. Jonathan walked in the kitchen with just sweatpants on and texting away. He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead before turning to the fridge. So she chickened out and didn't tell him. That's only because when he got home after her and Jace's attempt to murder her virginity he was pissed. By what you may ask? She had no idea.

"I asked Kaelie to let you on the cheer team."

Clary startled by her brother's sudden outburst flipped her pancake half way off the pan. She realized what he had just said. Hot anger boiled through her and she dropped the kitchen utensil before she would fling it at her brother. "YOU DID WHAT?!" She screamed.

"Clare Bear I think that it would be good for you. After mom and dad-" He stopped when she shot him a glare but then tried another way. "You keep saying you want to get out there and have me stop protecting you so much. This is your chance to." He looked dead serious. Jonathan thought this was a good idea. That itself made her pause from lashing back.

Clary becoming a cheerleader again? She wanted to shiver at the thought. Her mother signed Clary up for allstar cheerleading when she was little then she did middle school cheerleading along with it. She had done it up until her mother died. After that it became too hard to even think about. Upside this might give her the freedom she wanted. She could make new friends. She would be doing more than just sitting home on weekend nights. Downside was the tiny skirt she had to wear. The only dignity she had left would be hanging by a string. And also she would have to listen to everything Kaelie said, with her being Captain and all.

Kaelie was one of those girls who used to try and get close to Clary to get to her brother. Eventually she gave up and found her own way to get to Jonathan. They weren't dating but it was no secret they hooked up occasionally.

Clary folded her arms and stuck her chin up high. "I want to make a deal."

He seemed half relieved that she wasn't breaking nearby items by now. "Shoot."

"I'll join the team but only if you agree to these. If there are parties after you guys win a game or even lose a god damn game, I get to go. It wouldn't be fair if your whole team and mine can go but I can't." When he didn't stop her she continued. "I understand that you love me but please tone it down a bit. If a guy wants to talk to me then he can talk to me! You're so judgmental but then you don't take a step back to look at yourself. You go out and party while I'm left home alone. How fair is that Jon?"

He stared at her. She felt a fight brewing up between them. Mentally preparing all the things she would say to win. Bring up his incapability to date just one girl- "Ok."

Her mind stopped.

"Did you just say okay?" She gaped at him.

He smiled broadly, "Yes, baby sister I did."

She dropped to her knees and held her hands up to the ceiling. "Success! Thank you jesus!" Her brother rolled his eyes.

"I'll tell Kaelie you said yes. Behave for her! I don't wanna hear you getting on her nerves. Oh, also she told me to tell you that you're a flyer or something and you have practice after school today 3:00 sharp."

Her eyes widened, "I have to start today?! Thanks for giving me notice Jonathan!" She punched his arm as hard as she could muster.

He held his hands up in surrender. "We have a game tomorrow. She said it shouldn't be a problem for you since you used to do it. I have faith." He gave her a confident smile before taking his bottled water and going back to his room.

She took a deep shaky breath then scrunched her eyebrows together. "What's that smell?-OH SHIT!" she whirled around to the burning pancake. She grabbed the handle of the pan and threw it into the sink under a cool stream of water, also turning the stove off quickly.

Great start to the day, Clary-great start.

o.O.o

Throughout the day Clary would see Jace, secretly smile at Jace while he winked back, wonder about how Jace would take the cheerleader thing, then finally it was after school and she knew Jace would show up at her locker. Bunch of Jace in her day.

She could smell him before she saw him. He always had the distinct smell of soap and cologne. Yes every guy in the school used both of those things-well she hoped- but his cologne to her always smelt like sunlight. Did sunlight even have a smell?

When she turned her head toward the scent sure enough Jace was leaning on the locker next to hers. In public they always had to be careful of what they said to each other and how they acted.

"Listen I have to tell you something." She made sure her voice was in a low whisper.

He scratched his head, something he always did when he was worried or nervous. "What's up?"

She threw her Social Studies binder in her locker, "I joined the Cheer team." She grabbed the duffle bag she had placed in there earlier. Jace looked down at the bag realizing she was being serious.

"I thought you didn't want to cheer since your parents died."

"Yeah, but Jonathan said that maybe it will help with ugh I don't even know. We also made a deal for my emancipation, I do cheerleading and he loosens the leash. That's why you're looking at ShadowHigh's newest Angel." Clary sighed and locked her locker. She bit her lip and looked up at Jace. "So-uh what do you think?"

He smirked, "I think that I can't wait to see you in that skirt cheering for me Friday night."

"You're such a guy." Jace laughed very loudly causing people to turn and stare. Clary's cheeks started to burn. "Shut up, people are looking!"

"Well I sure hope I am a guy. Otherwise I've been buying the wrong clothes.."

She narrowed her eyes. "Funny as ever, Herondale."

"Clary!" She heard her name being yelled from down the hallway. She peered over Jace's shoulder and saw Isabelle running toward them in shorts and a sports bra. People stared at Isabelle with awe; it became a normal thing for Clary to see. Ever since Isabelle started here all she got was attention. Did she care that people always stared at her? Nope. Could you blame them though? She was tall and gorgeous. "A little birdie mentioned that you and I are going to be on cheer together! Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't even know you were a cheerleader," she shrugged.

"How can you not tell? Her ass is something of perfection." Jace bit his thumb and was clearly checking Isabelle out.

What?

Isabelle let out a short laugh. "In your dreams, Jace." She did that flick of the hair thing that Clary never could figure out.

"You're right. Except in the one last night you were moaning my name." He gave Isabelle a wink and she just glared back. Clary's jaw dropped.

"Iz I'm going to change. I'll leave you with the pig." She made sure she hit into Jace when she walked passed him.

"Clary-" Jace tried to stop her but she just walked faster.

The whole way to the locker room she was thinking of ways to kick Jace's ass. Even if it was for show that they weren't together, he didn't have to do it in front of her with her friend!

"Stupid Jace and his stupid face and his stupid lines-" she muttered.

"Trouble in paradise?" Sebastian appeared next to her.

Oh no. She wasn't dealing with this shit. She had begged Jace to leave him alone and not beat the shit out of him. Now she was sure she would do it herself.

"Listen to me you little shit. I don't care what the hell kind of game you're playing. Just know that I will tear you apart if you threaten me or my boyfriend again." She said through clenched teeth.

His eyes widened and he took a step back. "Clary please just hear me out. I was incredibly high that night at the party. I-I didn't know what I was doing."

She put her hand up, "Save it."

"No, please I swear that I had no fucking idea what I was saying. Why do you think I've been avoiding even seeing you or Jace? You guys probably think-god the things I said! The way I handled you! I'm so sorry Clary." She was shocked. He looked like he was about to break down right in front of her. Holy shit he's being serious. Maybe she should have realized something was wrong with him. Ever since she first met him he had been so sweet.

She put her hand carefully on his shoulder, "I forgive you Seb, but you gotta quit it with the drugs. You scared me big time."

His shoulders fell from their ridged position. "I will, I promise." He pulled her in for a hug. She felt his breath in her hair, "Yours and Jace's secret is safe with me." She smiled into his shoulder.

o.O.o

This was hell. Or at least the closest thing to it.

"Louder! Jackie smile!" The dictator-she meant Kaelie yelled.

"YES WE'RE BACK! THE BEST TEAM BY FAR! ANGELS 2012! BACK TO GIVE YOU MORE!" The team cheered for the 13th time.

Clary actually found out learning all the cheers was really easy. She always went to Jonathan's games so in a sense she already knew them.

Kaelie walked over to her, "Wow Fray, I'm impressed."

Maia, who had been next to Clary, smiled brightly. "I can see you being captain next year."

A cold laugh erupted from the evil bitch herself, Aline Penhallow. Kaelie was nothing compared to Aline. Kaelie wasn't cruel but get on her bad side and she could be. It also didn't help that Aline used to date Jace. That made Clary hate her even more.

"She's been here one day. Captain is mine next year." She growled at Maia.

Isabelle stepped up to defend her friends. "No one likes a green eyed monster, Aline. Just because you're Kaelie's bitch doesn't mean that you automatically get captain." She crossed her arms.

Kaelie didn't say a word; she just stood back and looked amused.

"Just like how you're Clary's little bitch right now? Pathetic little Lightwood." She sneered.

Oh shit.

Maia looped her arm around Isabelle's waist before she could charge after Aline. It didn't stop her from trying though.

"Izzy!" Clary shouted helping Maia, "She isn't worth it."

Isabelle stopped struggling. "Yeah I know, the whole football team told me the same thing." A few laughs and giggles were heard all around the room. Aline looked like she was about to spit fire. She stormed out of the room fists clenched by her sides.

"I'm going to check on her. Keep practicing; we have to be perfect tomorrow. Clary you're in charge." Then she stalked out of the room to probably tell Aline she was pretty or some shit.

Maia laughed, "See? Aline is already handing you the big harpoon." Clary grinned back.

o.O.o

Clary was avoiding Jace now. Two reasons; one she was still pissed at him and two she didn't want to tell him she forgave Sebastian. He called and texted her but she just ignored them. When she saw him in school earlier that day she turned on her heel and went the other way.

This was their first game of the season so you know what that means…Homecoming! Clary loved and hated it. The cheerleaders and kickline team had to wear a football player's jersey to school. Even in the past when Clary wasn't on the cheer team Jonathan made her wear his. Now her being on the team gave him more incentive. She was happy to though.

Their school colors; black, white and grey, were all over the school and worn by everyone. You couldn't go away where without seeing 'S-H-S Angels! GO-FIGHT-WIN' banners on the wall. Homecoming was very important to her school.

She was on her way to her last period when she smelt it- or him for that matter. "Maybe soon you can wear my jersey to school." He whispered from behind her. She kept walking so he swiftly grabbed the back of Jonathan's overly large jersey. She had to roll and tie it just so she didn't look ridiculous and now it had come undone and fell past her knees.

"Jace!" She shoved her books in his hands and took the hair tie from him.

"Next time stop." The sides of his mouth tilted up.

"Next time I'll just knee you in the crotch." She snapped.

The bell rang. Great now she was late for class. But at least there was no one in the hall for them to talk.

"I'm sorry about what I said to Isabelle. You know if I could be saying that to you in front of people I would. Actually I was thinking about you when I said it." His smiled bigger. She tried to keep a serious face but it faltered.

"I don't want to fight, Jace. It's just taking me time to learn how to deal with the acting."

"I know, babe, I know." He handed her back her books. He glanced around to make sure no one could see them before dipping down and kissing her forehead. "I'll see you at the game."

"See ya." Then she hurried to her class to be scolded by her teacher.

After school she and Isabelle went to her house to change into their uniforms and get ready.

"Whether or not we win or lose, I heard Aline Penhallow was throwing a party. We going?" She applied mascara to her already long lashes.

Clary laughed, "I thought you hated her. I hate her."

"Yeah but a party is a party and everyone's going."

"Fine, we'll go." She was happy she could finally say that with her new found freedom and all.

Isabelle clapped her hands together. "I am going to make you so hot that every boy at that party, minus your brother, will be all over you!" Clary's smile dropped a little. It was enough to get Isabelle to notice. "What's wrong?"

Clary waved her hand, "Nothing." And finished putting her glittery wings temporary tattoo. The whole team wore them together on their right cheek.

"Oh my god, who is it?!" She screamed. Clary looked at her like she had three heads, which she kind of did. One was loud, the other louder, and the last loudest. "Clarissa Adele Morgenstern you tell me right now who he is!"

"Who who is?"

Isabelle gave her a look that made her feel dumb. "The guy who has taken my Clary's heart and hopefully her V card."

"Izzy!"

Isabelle rolled her eyes but smiled none the less, "I'm kidding! But you still have to tell me."

If there was anyone who she could trust it was Isabelle. So she made the hasty decision and blurted out, "Jace." Clary was expecting her jaw to hit the floor or maybe even a shriek of horror but Isabelle's smile grew.

"I knew it!"

"What! How?" She was sure that she and Jace were making sure that no one else but Sebastian knew.

She turned back to the mirror and straightened her uniform. "He looks at you like he wants to devour you and when he made that little comment about my ass your eyes almost cut straight through him. And don't even get me started about the sexual tension-"

Clary raised her voice, "Okay. Okay. I get it."

"You two are cute together."

o.O.o

The whole crowd was crazy on both sides of the stands. ShadowHigh Angels vs. Kingston Demons with the demons ahead with one touchdown.

"Come on Jace!" Aline screamed. Clary had to fight the urge to roll her eyes. Jace was running back and her brother was quarterback. Together they were an unstoppable team.

"Come on Jonathan! Show them who the Angels are!" I screamed to my brother. He turned around from their huddle and smiled.

They braked for the angel's last play. Clary was nervous, beyond nervous. To anyone it looked like a normal play but Clary knew better than that. Jonathan told her about this play. It was one that Jonathan and Jace were really good at. Halfback option play. Clary remembered the exact way it had been described to her as it happened on the field.

Jace had the ball that she knew Jonathan would be receiving. No other team used this play because usually the running backs had bad throwing arms but Jace was different.

Clary couldn't watch, she turned to Isabelle who was looking back at her, anxious too. Isabelle's head whipped back to the field but Clary's stayed in her direction. She was hoping for some indication of what happened.

All the sudden everyone started screaming. They won. Jonathan caught and ran with the pass. Isabelle tackled Clary in a hug.

"We won! Fuck yeah!" She ran up to the nearest football player and kissed him. He seemed dazed when she pulled away but Isabelle just laughed and ran back to celebrate with the cheer team some more.

An arm wrapped around Clary from behind, when she turned Jace was there, sweating and smiling. He leaned down and kissed her. Both his arms were wrapped tightly around her small body, pressing her as deep as his shoulder pads would allow into him. The kiss was hard and passionate. When he pulled back he was still grinning but she wasn't. She looked like a deer caught in the head lights. He seemed confused for a minute before he looked up and realized most of the crowd, cheer team, and football team was staring at them.

Jace just kissed her in front of the whole school, and in front of her brother.

OOOOOOOOOOH SNAP.

-Do you think Sebastian was lying or being honest when he apologized to Clary?

-How did Clary's parents die?

-WILL JONATHAN BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF JACE?!

So many questions….

Also I worked hard online making a custom cheer uniform that the link will be on my profile for you to see. Please go look at it! Oh and if you want an outline of what the Halfback option play is then just google it and it shows up on Wikipedia. I was too lazy to write the whole thing out lol.

Till next time xoxo.