Alrighty folks, here's the eighth chapter. Sorry the last chapter was just a filler. I hope you enjoy this one more. And sorry for the delay, I've had a cold the past few days. Damn winter storm weather. And a big thnks to Bookninja15, Elise The Amazing, Anonymous1997, JaceLover4eva, Fallen Angel211, hawaiiangrl, Fabulosgal, and Lassxxxx for your reviews! All of your feedback and encouragement are greatly appreciated!:]

It was the day after Clary's dinner with the Lightwood family, and she had decided to brief Luke and Magnus on how to behave at dinner. She wasn't to worried about Luke. He was the most laid back person she knew. Magnus, on the other, was no doubt going to cause trouble. It was an hour till Jace got here and he was still in the bathroom putting on more glitter than you would find in a craft store.

Clary was making dinner, chatting with Luke about his trip. His work was private on the other hand, he couldn't tell Clary much about his patients. Eventually the got into a conversation reguarding Clary's project.

She told him about Jace and his fake proposal, and then their wedding where Magnus was the fake minister. Luke found that part hilarious and wished he could have been there. Clary would have showed him the tape, but the had to give it to their teacher and wouldn't get it back until the end of the project. Luke also had a lot of questions about Jace. To which she simply replied that he could ask Jace about himself at dinner.

Magnus appeared right before Jace was supposed to arrive looking for all the world as if he had been dipped in a rainbow and had a ton of glitter sprinkled on him. Clary didn't mind how flamboyant Magnus was but, if you got to close, you may end up with glitter in your lungs. He shed glitter like a snake sheds its skin. But, after a while, you get used to it, and Magnus wouldn't be Magnus if he didn't dress that way.

Clary was setting the table, when there was a knock at the door. Luke answered it, thankfully and she could her the sounds of Luke and Jace's voices greeting each other. Clary took a deep breath and let it out slowly. What was the worst thing that could happen?

"So Jace, tell me a little bit about yourself." Luke asked as they sat down to dinner.

"Well, I"m 17 and a junior in high school. I'm a point guard on the basketball team, and I get pretty good grades." Jace said looking only faintly nervous.

"What about your family" Luke inquired and Clary winced as he did. Luke didn't notice but Magnus did and raised a glitter covered eyebrow at her. Clary shook her head slightly at him.

Jace shifted in his seat uncomfortably as he answered, "my birth parents passed away when I was young and then the Lightwoods adopted me."

"Mayrse and Robert adopted you? They don't seem like the warmest people to take in a child." Luke said, not unkindly.

"You know Mayrse and Robert?" Jace looked surprised at the statement.

Luke was momentarily taken aback. "Yes, when went to school together when we were younger. I didn't really know them personally though, they weren't the nicest kids at the school, very ambitious getting everything they wanted. They were always only with the most popular kids."

That didn't surprise Clary though, from what she had seen of the elder Lightwooods, they didn't seem like the warmest of people.

Clary was yanked from her thoughts by the table moving. Jace had jumped and was looking a Magnus, one eyebrow raised. Magnus was staring back at him smirking in a self satisfied way.

"Magnus," Clary began," what are you doing?"

"It was an accident, honestly, I didn't know his leg was right there!" Magnus lied trying to hide a smile.

Luke was looking between them and Clary thought she heard him mutter "teenagers" under his breath. Though he did turn and apologise to Jace and then he made Magnus clean up the dinner mess.

Clary, Luke, and Jace went into the living room, where they began discussing basketball. Clary wasn't very educated in the sport, so when the phone rang, she excused herself to answer it. It was Isabelle, much to Clary's surprise. She was calling to tell Clary that Jace was needed at home. Her parents were going out of town for a few days, and they need to speak to all of their children. Clary agreed before hanging up and heading to the living room.

To her horror Luke was showing Jace her baby pictures. Thery were laughing and didn't notice Clary come up behind them and smack them both upside their heads. They broke off rubbing their heads and looking reproachful. Clary relayed Isabelle's message and Jace left, chuckling to himself the whole way. She gave Luke a dirty look as he apologised and she went into her room to cool off.

The rest of the week was torture, Clary had to endure Jace and his relaying of her baby pictures. She didn't think the project could get any worse until the next part of the project began. It was without a doubt the worst thing that could happen to her.

And again this is that long either, but even though I'm sick, I couldn't leave you guys hanging. I will try to update again soon, but I can't make any promises because the storm is set to knock out my power. I hope you guys liked it and please review and tell me what you think.

Much love ~Psalms