A/N: Shoutout to Elainaama for giving me the idea to do both povs! So that's what I'm doing. Enjoy!

Chapter 10

Clary's POV

That seems messy enough.

I was wearing some ripped denim boyfriend jeans — ironic, I know— and a gray hoodie that said 'Thank God I'm Cute'. What kind of a sick joke is Magnus playing? Boyfriend jeans and a hoodie obviously made for kids?

I laced up my Nike running shoes and headed out into the hall.

"Clary!"

I turned and saw Jace in front of me. I took in his appearance.

Ugh.

How is it possible that he looked still looked divine when he's supposed to look 'lowkey'?

He was wearing basketball shorts, Adidas high tops and a huge black Puma hoodie. His hair was adorably and boyishly mussed and it made my attraction to him tenfold.

"Here's your sunglasses." He said. He had two black Raybands in his hand.

He startled me as he closed the space between us and slid the sunglasses over my eyes. His fingers lingered on my cheeks leaving a fiery trail.

I wonder if he can see me staring at him so intently. I wonder if he knows I'm committing every detail in his face to memory. From the beautifully full eyebrows to his delicious looking lips...

I snapped myself out of my line of thought.

"Okay, time to go 'boyfriend'" I joked trying to seem like I wasn't thinking of those lips a few seconds ago.

"Right back at ya, 'girlfriend'" he said grinning. I noticed he had a chip in his tooth.

Not so perfect as I thought. But no one is perfect. At least his imperfection isn't something weird like an extra nipple.

As we bounded downstairs together, Maryse sat patiently waiting for us. "Jace, Clary. I want you both to listen carefully." Maryse ordered. "I know this might be hard, because you both aren't familiar with each other, but you both know the real purpose of it all and I hope that drives you to do what's right." She stared at us expectantly. Jace and I nodded at the same time to assure her. Maryse let out a breath. "Oh and no pda! NO PDA! Make it seem like you're pals, okay?"

"We got it Maryse," Jace assured. "We got it."

"Then shoo! Get out of here!" Jordan yelled playfully.

"See ya Clary." Meliorn said groggily yet musically.

"Oh bye!" I called over my shoulder. I'm starting to warm up to the guys.

Jace opened the door for me and as I looked outside I saw no car. I turned to Jace with a questioning look before letting it slide right off. We seriously aren't...?

"We're walking." Jace stated swinging his heavy arm over my shoulder. He leaned down to whisper in my ear, "The paparazzi will get better shots."

I just nodded. I didn't trust my voice since I'm this close to Jace. He smelled like lemons and... sunshine. That sounds weird.

Before I could let my mind wander about Jace I decided to start a conversation.

"Shouldn't you be leaving your arm down?" I asked him.

He was gazing at all the stores as if he's never seen them before. He probably hasn't, now that I think about it. He's probably busy all the time and can't even go outside. He's probably frightened of crazed fans and—

"Am I making you uncomfortable?" Jace asked studying me and snapping me out my thoughts.

I blushed. "Oh, uh, no no no. I just thought, well, Maryse said no pda right? Doesn't this count as pda? It's a form of public displayed affection. We are supposed to be pals right? I mean pals don't usually, uh walk like this. I mean Simon and I don't walk like this. And he's my pal, you know?" I rambled nervously. He was staring at me intently.

"Simon and you are... 'pals'?" He said with raised brows and ignoring everything else I said. I shook his arm off my shoulder. "Yeah, of course."

Suddenly he starting bursting with laughter. I stood there dumbfounded waiting for him to finish.

5 minutes went by and he's still not done! What is so funny!? He's making fun of me again and now I'm sure. My blood boiled and before I could stop myself, my hand shot out and slapped him neatly across the face.

He stopped laughing.

We stood there for a good minute staring at each other. Shock is plain on his face —which is adorning a small red handprint. Guilt seeped in to me. I shouldn't have slapped him so hard. I shouldn't have slapped him period.

"What was that for?" He finally said snapping the silence.

"I..." the guilt disappeared. "You were making fun of me again! You asked for it!"

He furrowed his brow and kept walking, his eyes darting all over the place.

"I wasn't making fun of you. I just thought it was funny the way Simon acts all lovey dovey with you and you aren't even his." He answered coldly. "And in case you forgot, paps are all over this place."

"Paps? The hell are- oh. OH." I totally forgot. The paparazzi probably caught that all. I blew it. But Simon doesn't act...

"Yeah." He answered curtly walking even faster.

"Hey slow down. I'm a midget, remember?" He was walking so fast.

He chuckled. "Yeah, sorry."

I furrowed my brows. "I should be the one saying sorry." I mumbled.

He kept waking straight. "If I didn't leave that horrible first impression on you this wouldn't have happened." He said. I looked at him in amazement. "You read my mind. But I'm still sorry. I really should learn to control my anger. I've always been shoddy at it."

He laughed and I realized I really liked the sound of it. "Did you just say 'shoddy'? Now I am making fun of you but I really don't care if you slap me again." He laughed again.

I laughed along softly "Maybe I should switch it up. How about a kick to the back?" I said teasingly wanting to keep hearing him laugh.

"A kick to the back? Can you even reach my back with such short legs?" He asked sizing me up with those alluring eyes. "That's kinda sexy, actually. I always had a soft spot for girls who can fight."

"Don't push me Jacey." I warned playfully.

He laughed again. I can see the Java Jones right across the street.

"You know," he started while we waited at the stoplight. "That's actually my real name."

"Jacey?" I asked doubtfully.

"Yeah, well no. It's J.C. Like the letters. It stands for Jonathan Christopher. My last name isn't even Wayland. It's Herondale." He looked over at me and then ran his hand through his hair. "I don't even know why I told you that."

I laughed nervously. "It's okay. I like getting to know you better. The least we could be are friends." We walked over the street. "Plus I have a brother named Jonathan too.

"Yeah..." he said and joined the line and I felt him staring at me. I ignored him thinking he'll look away in a second. He didn't.

"You're staring." I accused.

"How do you know? I'm wearing sunglasses." He said smartly.

"Whatever..." I shrugged and looked straight ahead. When I felt him staring at me again I snatched his sunglasses off so fast he didn't have time to avert his eyes.

"Aha!" I said victoriously. "Busted."

"How much is the penalty fine for staring at a fair maiden like yourself?" Jace said dramatically.

"Well..." I said hesitantly. "Jace, I..."

"Yeah?" He answered, all traces of humour gone. "What's up?"

"I have no money." I whispered feeling very embarrassed.

His face softened. "No problem. You scared me for a minute. I thought you were going to admit something absurd like you're my long lost sister."

"What if I am?" I retorted.

"I would kill myself." He deadpanned. He started laughing and I joined in slapping his shoulder.

"Not funny Jace!" I wheezed.

"Sure it isn't funny. I'm one of the funniest guys around, it's the second reason why so much women fall for me." He winked.

I rolled my eyes. "What's the first?"

His eyes glinted and he leaned in to whisper in my ear. He smelled like lemons. "You can find out tonight, in my room."

I blushed at his innuendo. He chuckled "So what're you going to order?"

"Oh uh, coffee." I said nervously.

He looked at me again. "Coffee? How do you like it?"

"Black." I answered.

He nodded. "Alright. One black coffee for staring at Clary. I ygotcha."

I snickered and walked to one of the small tables next to the window.

As I was gazing outside, I realized I'm starting to like Jace. But I know once this deal is over, he'll never see me again. I know it. He knows it.

It's just business.

A/N: Early update!! Next chapter is coming up this week too so stay tuned. And did I tell you that I have 41 follows now!?!?? I LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!! I literally screamed and my mom yelled at me lol but who cares! Review!