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lost in the post

My girls night with Iz had really helped. I had talked to her about my feelings for Jace, so I didn't feel like I was going to explode on Friday when I walked into work. It was a dull day really, so when I walked into the break room at lunch time to see Seb sitting there enjoying a sand which, it was a nice surprise. I went to sit down next to him,

"Hello there Seb, King of HR. How are you this morning?" I opened my lunch smiling. Friday's were the best. He laughed,

"I'm fine thank you, how are you?" He had very dark attractive eyes.

"Fridays make me very happy." And he laughed,

"So I take it you aren't going to the August fund raiser tomorrow for the hospital down the road?" He looked slightly sad.

"I didn't know about it. Of course I'll be there." I smiled but paused, "Where is there exactly? Time?" His smile was back again,

"I'll email you over the details. Mr Herondale should of told you." I was confused then I realised he was talking about Jace, how strange when he said Mr Herondale I thought of his dad. Also how strange Jace didn't tell me? But then there wasn't lots of conversation between me and my boss at the moment.

"Perfect, so what do they do at these event things then?" I asked in between bits of Chicken salad,

"Well it's outside of this building on the grass field area. Loads of parents that work here bring their kids, and it's just like a school fun day. There's an ice cream van and a clown and face painter. It's quite fun. There is one in the winter as well but that's more of a adult thing because it's dinner and dancing. The December fund raiser." He raised his eyebrows, how typical.

"Well I will definitely be there. Sounds fun."

"Yeah I went last year and it was a sunny day so it was fun, but I went stag so I only stayed for a few hours. If I can actually talk to someone this year it will be fun."

"Did none of your friends go last year?"

"Yeah but they all took their kids and it's hard to talk to someone when they are in parent mode and running around chasing after their kid because they are begging for ice cream or God knows what else." I laughed at him. Talking to Seb was so easy, he was a really nice guy. The conversation was effortless. We both finished our lunch and I went back to my desk, just as I was pushing through the double doors Jace walked out of his door shouting my name, I'm surprised he remembered it,

"I just got back from lunch, what's up" I looked him straight in the face, trying to act natural, but really my heart was all over the place. He looked sheepish, and his gaze was on the carpet,

"Sorry I just needed a file and" he paused, "you didn't reply to your email." I saw the pink colour light up his cheeks. So he should be embarrassed, our work relationship was a joke. We communicated through email when we were 10 feet away from each other just to ignore each other? What mature adults did that?

"I'll look and get it for you straight away." I smiled hoping to loose some of the tension, but when he looked at me, his face turned like he might be sick. Screw him! I was only trying to be nice! He started to turn away, when I stopped him, a new fire burning through me.

"Jace why didn't you tell me about the August fund raiser tomorrow? Seb from HR said you would of got my invite?" His eyes flashed to mine and they were on fire. He walked across away from the hallway to me, he stopped 2 steps away from me, and I could smell sunshine.

"Seb from HR? Your break room boyfriend? Well if he said it it must be true." He sounded disgusted, "I left the flyer on your desk yesterday morning. Dont worry it didn't get lost in the post." I was shocked everything had become heated so quickly. He began to take steps back as if he suddenly realised our proximity. I stepped forward, not wanting to lose the sudden contact he was making with me.

"Has he asked you out?" His voice was ice, his eyes fire. Raging.

"What? Seb? No! We just talk if I see him at the break room at lunch." I was confused and stammering.

"Why is he even here? HR have their own break room." He turned to walk away from me and slammed the door shut. When I finally realised I could move from the spot I was standing, I walked to my desk, I couldn't see the invite at first, but when I lifted up the pile of files I had put on my desk when I came in yesterday morning I saw it, and I felt bad. I should apologise to Jace. I got the file he wanted and took it into his office, when he saw me walk in he ignored me. I went to his desk and dropped the file.

"I found the invite, I'm sorry." My stubbornness hated to apologise but it needed to be done. He just nodded. How rude? I made the effort to apologise and he couldn't be mature enough to even acknowledge it? I shook my head and stormed out the room. My day had ended quickly after that with Jace not leaving his office again. When I got home I found everyone there. I told them about the fund raiser the next day and they all said they were happy to come. I quickly went to bed after that, shattered from the days stresses.

I was standing in front of my mirror looking at my denim shorts, white t-shirt and black converses. It was casual and went with the weather, my hair and face was hectic like always. I grabbed my green light jacket and sun glasses and walked out my room to find John and Seelie waiting.

"Come on guys, let's go." I picked up my car keys.

"You drive in your car and I'll follow you. We aren't staying long because we are going to a movie after." John said. I nodded at him, for some reason I felt nervous. Maybe at seeing Jace outside of work? Who knew. John touched my shoulder,

"You alright Clare? You've seemed distracted all week." He looked worried. I smiled at him,

"No I just can't believe I'm bringing you guys to a work function. I must be mad. Work used to think I was normal." He rolled his eyes.

"Let's go."

I pulled into the car park of the building with John following behind me. I was listening to Bon Jovi and it put me in an excellent mood. I saw Si, Iz, Magnus and Alec standing up some cars and went to pull up next to them. I got out and my car and walked towards them,

"Why do I feel like this is high school and we are all meeting up before school?" I asked. Simon snorted,

"Clary if this was high school, we wouldn't be here because we never got invited to anything. Not even school." Everyone laughed.

"Yeah true." We all walked up to the main gate and paid for our entry.

The couples soon left me to go and do cute things, so I thought I would track down a familiar face. I walked up towards the beer stand and I found a familiar patch of dark hair. I walked up to them quickly.

"Hello Sebastian!" He turned quickly and smiled.

"Clary!" He came in for a hug, which I gladly returned, "you made it!"

"Yeah, got nothing else to do so might as well spend another day with you guys." He laughed. We walked around the grass looking at the different things that you could do, and when he stopped at the mini bowling stand. "You on it Fray?"

"Bring it." Seb started, just as he was getting into position to throw the ball, I felt a pair of eyes on me and I turned to be meet with Jace looking at us. He looked pissed again. What was his problem? Seb scored 9 out of 10 pins. I turned away from Jace to focus on the game. I wasn't going to be a apart of Jace's games anymore. We played the game and I laughed while trying to ignore the eyes I could feel on my back. Just as Seb scored the winning goal, the others found us. I introduced everyone.

"Seb this is everyone, everyone this is Seb." Everyone said there heys.

"how about burgers? I'm starving." I wanted to get away from Jace's stare. It was making me feel very nervous. Everyone agreed expect Seb.

"Clary I've got to catch up with the guys, I'll see you around." He waved and walked away. Iz came to stand by me and nudged her shoulder.

"He's hot ya know." And she winked. I just laughed.

"I also saw our favourite drunk prince earlier. He didn't recognise me though surprisingly." Magnus looked crestfallen.

"He isn't drunk now is he?" I looked shocked.

"No not that I could tell biscuit. Don't worry." We got to the burger van and ate our burgers in peace. I was just about to buy some lemonade when I felt a tug at my leg. I looked down to see a little boy with black hair, and grey eyes. I smiled at him when I heard someone shout "James?" And looked up to see Jace walking towards us. He quickly scooped up this James and smiled at me. Oh so he could smile then?

"You're Clary." The little boy said pointing to my hair.

"Yes I am, and who might you be?" He had sweet dimples

"I'm James Herondale." He pointed to himself and looked very proud. I looked at Jace. Shit did he have a kid?

"My cousins son," he explained "devil child, but certainly got his looks from me." I laughed and Jace looked at me.

"Sorry about yesterday. I shouldn't of flown off the handle like that." My eyes widened.

"That's okay." I blushed. Wow an apology. This kid should always be around.

"Clary, will you come with me and Jace to get our face painted and ice cream?" His wide grey eyes stopped me from saying no.

"Of course." James wiggled down to hold my hand and drag me to get my face painted. James decided he wanted Spider-Man and got that and waited patiently while I got a tiger and Jace got a panda. Jace found it funny when I got a tiger but wouldn't tell me why. We then walked to get some ice cream when were met by a couple at the van. James let go off my hand and ran off towards them shouting "Mum, dad look I'm Spider-Man," and pretended to shoot webs at them.

"Will, Tessa this is Clary my assistant. Clary this is my cousin Will and his wife Tessa." I shook their hands.

"Well it's nice to put a face to a name, Jace has told us all about you." I turned to Jace just as I saw Tessa elbow Will in the side.

"Really?" I gave him a smug smile. "Isn't that interesting."

Authors note: leaving it there for now, I'll continue this tomorrow but I'm just tired atm. HOLY FREAKING SHIT THAT SHADOWHUNTERS EPISODE THOUGH!

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