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When we went back into the den everyone was looking at us. Jon looked confused and Alec and Sebastian looked downright suspicious. Jordan however looked like he would try to kick my ass at any moment.
I just popped down on the couch like nothing had happen. Clary followed my lead and sat down on the corner of the couch with Jordan.
Just looking at the two of them made it hard for me to concentrate on my favorite superhero.
I hope no one could see me staring at them. I was at least trying to be discreet about it.
I looked over every once and awhile and saw Clary holding hands with him or laying her head on his shoulders. It was pure agony.
I tried to hide my agony, but it probably made it look like I was constipated.
When the movie was over we all took a bathroom and food break.
I walked into the nearest bathroom and closed the door. I ran some cold water over my face. I needed to calm down.
Just stop. Stop liking her. Stop staring at her. JUST STOP.
I knew I couldn't, but I would hide it. Hide it from Jon. Hide it from Clary. Hide it from everyone.
When I came out of the bathroom everyone was ready to start the next movie.
"Come on Jace we are all waiting for you" Sebastian complained.
"I'm comin. I'm comin." I said as I sat down on the couch.
Clary and Jordan looked closer than before now. I forced my look of disgust down my throat.
About halfway through the next movie we all took a small break.
Jordan had been on his phone this whole time. He seemed very uninterested in being friendly with anyone here.
I wanted to ask what his problem was, but it seemed like it wasn't the time.
Not yet at least.
When it was pushing on 8 pm Jordan had to leave. I muttered "What a shame" under my breath. I was glad no one heard me.
Clary walked him out. It pained me to think that she was about to kiss him goodnight.
"What is that sour look on your face for?" Alec asked me
"Nothing." I said harshly
"Oo I think that someone is PMSing" Jon joked
"Oh shut up. I'm fine" I said forcing a smile
"Come on guys. Get Thor playing" Clary demanded as she walked in
"As the lady wishes!" Sebastian said getting Thor to play
"Oh please. I ain't no lady!" Clary laughed
Her laugh was always filled with such warmth. It made my stomach turn just thinking about the small amount of times that I made her laugh.
I was thinking about leaving after Thor, but when the time came only Clary and I were awake. As usual.
"What should we do now?" I asked
"We could watch Iron Man, but Jon would probably kill you for watching his favorite movie without him" Clary said
"That's true. Any other movies you wanna watch?" I asked
"Not really. I'm getting ready to head to bed" she said
"Ah. Well that is probably a good idea. Just promise me you won't write on my face" I begged her
"I will make no such promises" she joked
"Fine then. I guess I will just have to ask you why you don't want anyone to know you go to the studio practically every day." I said raising an eyebrow to her.
"Fine. I promise not to write on your face" she huffed
I smiled at and she actually smiled back.
"Goodnight Jace" she said heading out of the den.
"Goodnight Red" I smiled at her
She smiled back at me again. Damn I was on a roll.
As soon as I wake up the next morning the fist sensation I feel is stiffness. I slept like a pretzel apparently.
I get up and start getting ready to leave for the gym when I see Clary sneaking out of the house.
"Where are you going there Red?" I ands ked referring to her bag that was obviously filled with her workout clothes.
"Come on Jace. Just say you never saw me. Please" she begged
"You know I'm getting really used to this whole begging thing" I joked
"Very funny Goldilocks. I'll see you later" she said heading out the door.
"Wait up. I'll drive" I said
"How would we explain you driving me to your workout?" she asked
"I'll say you were just dying to see me all sweaty" I joked
She laughed at this joke. Not a light one either.
"No. Just say that I needed a ride to Jordan's house" she suggested
"What about your car?" I asked her
"Jordan is coming over later. We can say that I didn't want to leave my car at his place" she said
"Fine" I said scribbling a note for Jon and them
"Ready?" she asked
"Let's go!"
While I was driving I got a call from my dad
"Hello"
"Jace I need you to pick me up. I just had to drop my car off at the shop and I need a ride to work"
"What about mom?" I asked.
"She is asleep, and I know you wake up early"
"Aright. I'm on my way" I said hanging up the phone
"Who was that?" Clary asked
"We are gonna have to make a small detour" I said turning down the street to the car shop.
"What your girl friends car broke down?" she asked bitterly
After she said that I got a small smirk on my face. Could she actually not like the idea of me with someone else? No impossible. Right?
"Actually. It's my dad. Jace Herondale is a free agent. I ain't got no woman" I joked
"Oh I find that hard to believe" she half way joked
"Why?" I asked a bit more seriously
"No. It's just that. Well your "Jace Herondale" regular lady killer" she joked
"Eh. Sometimes. Truth is I spend more time with the guys than I do with any girl" I said
"Oh." she said turning her head
Before I got the chance to ask her what that was about my dad was hopping in my car.
"Thanks Jace. Who's your lady friend?" my dad asked
"Dad this is Jon's sister Clary. Clary this is my dad." I said
"It's nice to meet you sir" Clary said reaching her hand back to shake his hand
"Jace. Do you think it is wise to be dating your best friend's sister?" my dad asked me
"Oh no. We aren't dating. I'm just giving her a ride" I said a bit nervously
"Yea I can assure you that I wouldn't date him in a million years" she joked
"That's good. Anyway Jace. How is being a trainer doing?" my dad asked
"Well actually it's really fun. I get to-"
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