A/N: Hey guys I'm so sorry for the wait. I've literally been jam packed busy. This is my day... Wake up. Get ready. Theater for 3 hours. Break. Volleyball for 5 hours. Work out for 1 hour. Dinner. Sleep. Repeat.
SO THAT'S MY SUMMER! Also guys I'm looking for a betareader even though I have ike no clue how it works so if one of you guys wants to be my beta reader PLEASE PM me. Also if someone could explain how it works to me I would be eternally greatful. So thats what's been happening.
Love in the Spotlight
Chapter 7: Performance
Jessamine
When Tessa and Will got into her car I sent him a mental prayer. He was going to need it with her driving. She might as well be a race car driver.
When I saw Jem my heart felt like it stopped. He was dressed in white slacks and a grey dress shirt. I just wanted to run my hands through his silky smooth hair and kiss him. I loved how passionate he was about his friends. When Tessa and Will started to walk towards the garage I saw Jem looking after them smiling and chuckling to himself. I stood next to him and smiled. He looked over to me and offered his hand. I gladly took it and together we walked to the limo where everyone else was starting to pile into. When we reached the limo Jem held my hand and helped me into the car. I smiled once we got in and he took my hand once more.
Without a doubt in my mind I knew that Tessa and Will were already at the party. I smiled at the thought of her loosening up and having fun.
On the way there we listened to Simon's cheesy jokes and Jace's sarcastic comments. They were starting to grow on me.
The whole ride there Jem kept my hand in his. It was really touching. He was so sweet. He was defiantly not like any other guys I have encountered.
We pulled up to the red carpet outside of Magnus's house. I smiled at Jem then nodded. He opened the door and we were met by lots of bright camera flashes. Jem helps me out of the limo and holds my hand as we walk down the carpet. Every once and a while Jem and I stood on the carpet and posed. I was happy that Jem was there because it would get him noticed and he would have some great opportunities coming his way. Only the successful people are invited to one of THE Magnus Bane's parties. We walk into the house, me holding his arm his other arm on his jade supporting cane.
We finally moved our way to where the main part of the party was being held. I could see Tessa's tall curvy outline next to wills lean masculine frame in the crowd talking to some designer. I saw Jem's eyes land on Will and Tessa then back towards our arm and hand. I could see that he was shy. I decided to help him break free of his bashful self that I had never seen before tonight. I led him over to where Magnus was siting with a frothy pink drink in his hand talking to a couple of big shots in the model industry. There was no doubt in my mind that he was already trying to book a job for me and the girls. He was a really successful agent and photographer and I wanted Jem to meet him and hopefully get signed by him.
"Hello Magnus!" I saiid excitedly.
"Why hello my sweet Jessie. " he replied back smiling. He then spotted my hand on Jem's arm and I saw his eyes travel upward to Jem's face. Then he smiled even wider.
"Why hello to you too Mr." Magnus started
"Carstairs. James Carstairs but my friends call me Jem. " Jem finished. I saw a new spark twinkle in Magnus's eyes.
"This one has manners. He's a keeper. " Magnus loudly whispered.
I laughed and blushed.
"Anyway," I started after I recovered. "Jem here is amazingly talented in music and he has the unique appearance for a model and I bet can act well so Magnus why don't you give him a try. " I said.
If it was even possible Magnus smiled even wider.
"We'll of course! I will have to get you to sign some paperwork later but as soon as that's done we can start working!" Said Magnus happily.
Jem smiled and said a couple of thanks.
"Oh! Just so you know there are four more guys who transferred to our Institute so you will have more faces to represent you. " I said. Magnus smiled.
"I can't wait to meet them. Also good luck tonight. I hear that there are some REALLY successful designers here tonight who are I treated in models for their new lines coming out and also some casting agents." He said. I smiled then led Jem over to where Will and Tessa were.
"OMG. Did the great Teresa Grey forget what time we needed to be backstage getting ready?" I asked teasingly.
I watched her face go pale.
"Oh god oh god oh god. Get Izzy and head over there now please. I'll be there in a moment." She said losing her cool. It was kind of funny. I nodded and then she was off, but not without smiling shyly at Will. There was something going on there.
I turned to Jem and smiled.
"I'll see you in a little bit. " I said as I left him and Will standing there awkwardly.
I set off to find Izzy.
Found her by the bar talking to Simon and looking a little flirtatious. I smiled and grabbed her arm startling her. I gestured to the stage and she understood. She pecked Simon on the cheek and walked with me towards the stage where I could see Tessa and Clary already walking backstage.
Once we went behind the makeshift stage set up in the middle of Magnus's huge courtyard and through a curtained off area Izzy and I were swept into a tornado of makeup and costumes. When we were all dressed up and miked for Heartbreaker we made our way to the wings that we were each entering from out of the corner of my eye I saw Izzy nod signaling that she was ready. Then I nodded. Clary nodded then Tessa nodded telling us it was show time. We strutted on stage and met up in center stage me standing on the edge with Izzy on my left who was next to Clary and on the other end was Tessa. We put on our dazzling white smiles and then Tessa opened her mouth to speak.
Tessa
After the crowd quieted down I put on my signature white smile and waved.
"Hey guys!" I said which was responded by the crowd cheering loudly.
"As most of you guys know I'm Tessa," I started then Clary said "I'm Clary," Izzy then said "Isabelle here!" Followed by "and I'm Jessamine. " Another cheer erupted from the crowd.
"We are going to be performing for you guys throughout the night so enjoy!" I finished. This was the signal for the girls to go to their separate wings. I nodded at the sound guy and the music started.
For the intro of the song all four of us did a trick as we made our way to our spots. Then we started to sing and do our dance
Rule number one
Is that you gotta have fun
But baby when you're done
You gotta be the first to run
Rule number two
Just don't get attached to
Somebody you could lose
So let let me tell you
This is how to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like a little danger
We'll get them falling for a stranger, a player
Singing i la-la-la-love you
How to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like the look of danger
We'll get them falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I la-la-la-love you
At least i think i do
Cause i la-la-la-love you
Rule number three
Wear your heart on your cheek
But never on your sleeve
Unless you want to taste defeat
Rule number four
Gotta be looking pure
Kiss him goodbye at the door
And leave him wanting more, more
This is how to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like a little danger
We'll get them falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I la-la-la-love you
How to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like the look of danger
We'll get them falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I la-la-la-love you
At least i think i do
Cause I la-la-la-love you
Girls we do whatever it will take
Cause girls don't want
We don't want our hearts to break in two
So its better to be fake cant risk losing in love again babe
This is how to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like a little danger
We'll get them falling for a stranger a player
Singing I la-la-la-love you
How to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like the look of danger
We'll get them falling for a stranger a player
Singing I la-la-la-love you
Cause I la-la-la-love you
At least I think I do
When we hit our finishing pose the crowd erupted in cheers. I smiled then we all stood up and bowed.
"We will be back in a couple of minutes with my girl Clary over here singing. " I said with a wave. Then the girls and I strutted off stage.
I turned to the girls and smiled.
"Girls you did so good and the fact you learned that in only a couple hour astounds me. I am so proud. " I said and their faces lit up.
"Now lets socialize for a bit then support Clary who will come and be her awesome self on stage. " they nodded then we headed back stage to change again.
After our break I nodded to Clary who smiled and made her way backstage where she changed into her golden floor length gown with a sweetheart neckline and a slit going up the right leg. After a couple minutes she stepped on stage a shimmered with beauty. I couldn't wait to see Jace's reaction.
Clary
I stepped on stage nervously and stood in the center with my handheld mic. Smiling I started to speak.
"Hey guys! So as I told you earlier I'm Clary and I'm going to be singing Just Give Me a Reason for you and I'd like to dedicate this song to someone special out there who I recently met but cannot help but feel attracted to. I can see past the walls he puts up and can see who he truly is. " there was no noise as I started yo sing and I poured all of my feelings into this song. The song I'm singing for someone who goes by the name of Jace.
Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me
That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch you fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep, oh, oh
Things you never say to me, oh, oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine
(Oh, we had everything)
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind
(Yeah, but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams, oh, oh
You used to lie so close to me, oh, oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh, our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I never stopped
You're still written in the scars on my heart
You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
When I finished I saw Jace out in the audience and smiled. I saw his eyes light up and he smiled back. With a final bow I walked off stage.
When I walked backstage I was met by the familiar faces of my best friends in the world.
"OMG! You did amazing!"Exclaimed Izzy with a huge smile on her face.
"You should have seen Jace's face!"Exclaimed Jessie.
"Yeah. His jaw was on the floor."Agreed Tessa.
I felt my cheeks grow redder and redder blending in with my hair making me look like a tomato.
We walked out from backstage and I left the girls to join in on the party once more.
After a couple minutes of people coming up to me and complimenting me I saw a golden figure appear.
"I'll say it now. That was very good Clary."He said wrapping his arms around my waist. I blushed and tried to step away from him but his embrace was to strong.
"Um Jace. Can you um let go."I asked growing redder and redder by the second.
"No. I don't really feel like it." He said against my ear softlysending a shiver down my spine.
This was going to be a long night.
Tessa
The rest of the night went smoothly. After we each performed and impressed the audience with our skills the girls went with their dates to the limo and Will and I walked side by side to my baby Andromeda passing girls who looked really envious to see me with Will and climbed in. Once we got in I handed my stilettos to Will again and he smiled.
Right as that happened I looked out the window to see a girl with flawless long sandy blond hair staring me down with her green eyes. A moment later she turned around and strutted away in her skin tight black mini dress. I mean seriously. Not only was that dress so two seasons ago but also that it was not appropriate nor classy for this kind of party. Shaking my head I turned my attention back to the car.
"You know I would like to think you performed for me and dedicated everything you did n that stage to me." He said as I started the car and warmed up the engine.
"Oh and why is that?" I asked revving the engine loudly, causing heads to turn.
"Because I like knowing that I have many girls swooning at my feet as I charm the dickens out of them. " he says cockily with his British ascent. I can see now why you have all of these girls falling for guys with British ascents, because even though I hate to admit it, he was starting to grow on me.
I rolled my eyes at him as I rolled down the windows. I usually always ride with the windows down but on the way I didn't want to mess up my hair.
I took out the pins that were holding my bangs back artistically and shook out my hair running my fingers through it.
I tossed the pins at Will earning me an angry exclaim.
I just smiled and sped off into the night as fast as I could smiling as Will let out a steady stream of creative curses in welsh.
oOo
When we arrived back at the Institute my hair was wind blown and wild. Will even had his hair looking more tousled than usual, and man did it look good.
Will stepped out of the car and walked around to the drivers side were he opened my door politely. I smirked and swung my long legs out carful to keep my knees together in this tight short dress to avoid flashing my underwear to Will. I grabbed his arm which he offered out to me to grab onto and slowly pulled myself out of the car using my other hand to push my thick brown wind blown locks out of my face. When I stood up without my heels I noticed how I was considerable short next to him which I'm not used to. I'm so tall that usually guys are a couple of inches shorter than me unlike Will who I only come up to his hose height wise.
Once I let go of his muscled arm he handed me my stilettos. I thanked him then walked towards the door from the garage to the Institute with my heels in one hand and my clutch in the other and my hips slightly swishing.
When I walked through the doorway I got a text. I turned on my iPhone and read the text.
Stay away from him or you'll regret it
I stopped in my tracks and looked up from my phone. I tried to call the number but the only thing I heard on the other end was static.
Freaked out a little bit I walked to the entry way and up the Grand Staircase to my bedroom. The girls were not here yet so I decided to call it a night. I stripped off my dress and took off my makeup and jewelry but kept on my clockwork angel necklace that I got from my mom before she die. I climbed into my king sized bed with only an oversized T-shirt on and laid down.
I felt myself falling asleep but before I got the chance I heard my phone vibrate.
I read the new text.
I'm always watching Teresa Gray.
A/N HEY GUYS! IM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING SOONER. I WON'T BE ABLE TO UPDATE FOR THE NEXT WEEK OR SO BECAUSE I WILL BE ON AN RV WITH 9 OTHER PEOPLE! YAYYYYY. *cough not. WELL IDK BECAUSE I'VE NEVER BEEN ON AN RV.
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