Jace's POV

"Clary?" I said quietly and looked around. My head was pounding. Then I remember what I did last night. I could care less about my life but I was pressing on something that was clearly hurting her. Fuck. I scrambled out of bed and went downstairs. Clary had left already. I felt like a jerk. I sighed and planned to see her later.

Clary's POV

I had left at 4am about a hour after Jace fell asleep. My head was pounding. Thoughts had been racing through my head. I was debating weather to tell him about my father. My abusive father. What was I going to tell him I still love my abusive father because he loves me weather or not it's painful. I took a walk and took in some sharp breaths. I haven't had any sleep yet. Wtf I'm going to see him. I went to the prison my father was staying.

"I'm here to see valentine morgenstien." I told a guard.

"He under high restrictions."

"I'm his daughter Clarissa morgenstien." He nodded and led me to a room there I saw my father. He smiled a twisted grin.

"My dear Clarissa what brings you here?" "Hey dad I need to talk."

"What about its been a while since your last visit."

"Well I'm not scared of you I have news."

"Well speak the words dear."

"Well first I won the boxing and kickboxing championships all because of you thank you."

"Well I'm proud how much bruises did you leave him with?"

"Quite a few."

"How about you dear."

"One on my stomach and arm that's really it I advanced to the next level."

"That's my Clarissa."

"Thank you."

"Anything else you want to say to your father?"

"Well we moved schools because of everything and I made friends."

"Clarissa friends are distractions love is a weapon which can kill you don't fall in love or I will personally hurt you."

"I'm sorry no one knows."

"See how much you need me Clarissa it's all Jonathan's fault. Me and you would have been happy and strong."

"Goodbye father."

"See you soon Clarissa." Once again my walls were higher and stronger. My father was right love is worthless. My brother is all I need. That is it. Blood.

Jon's POV

I went to the lightwoods home to get clary. "Yo Jace I'm here for clary." I call out.

"She left hours ago." Jace's face stiffened

"She hasn't come home." Jon face pale.

"Where the hell is she."

"I could track her phone." Izzy said walking in.

"Yah no shit do that!"

"Geez don't get your panties in a twist." Izzy rolled her eyes.

"She is now on her way to a boxing gym."

"Huh that makes no sense she doesn't have classes on Sundays."

"You know?" Jace said.

"How could I not."

"Makes sense."

"Did you guys say anything to piss her off?" I asked sighing.

"That might be my fault i was drunk and I pushed the topic of her parents a little too hard." Jace said putting a hand behind his neck.

"Perfect well she's just venting thanks for the help." I sent a death glare. If looks could kill.

"Sorry I should go and talk to her." Jace said.

"Don't bother." I said walking out.

Jace's POV

I felt like crap the rest of the day. I had enough.

"Izzy where is clary right now!" I call out.

"Still at the gym."

"I'm heading there."

"Jon said not to interfere!" Izzy said now in front of my door.

"She's in a bad mood because of me."

"What could you have possibly done big brother?" Izzy said sitting next to me.

"I pushed a touchy subject." I groaned.

"Maybe she told me what is it."

"Her parents." Izzy lost her balance.

"What?" "She doesn't even let's me get on the topic without changing the subject."

"Yeah bye." I get up and go towards the door.

Clary's POV I was angry but calm. My father was right. He was right my walls were to soft and easy to pry into. I was weak. No one will see me. My father was rough but he was right above all. I hit the bag harder. Before I knew it I saw a blond figure. Well it's Jace. Ignore him. He comes in front of me. I raise my eyebrows. Then stop realizing the dents I caused. "Clare."

"Stop and move before I punch you."

"You were so kind last night what happened?"

"It's called sugar coating feelings I hate you I want you gone." I punch the bag much harder. Not because I hated him it's because I'm broken. Weak. I'm a liar. Tears were threatening to exit. Which proves I'm weak I don't cry.

"I'm sorry for pushing you."

"You did absolutely nothing." I sat through gritted teeth.

"Stop pushing me away." He said quietly. "Does this have anything to do when you got that headache?" He said quietly.

"No."

Jace's POV

"Clare look at me."

"Don't call me that." She said kicking the bag.

"I don't care your going a-wall and something is wrong and all that action is not good for your bruises!" Screw you clary. I grab a hold of her wrist and turn her around and kiss her she stopped and kissed me back I licked her bottom lip as a question for access she opened her mouth. It was amazing. She pulled away quickly after letting me in. She grabbed her bag and ran out out. She let her walls down for a few seconds. I tried to run after her but she was gone almost instantly.

Clary's POV

What have I done I'm so stupid. So much for high walks. I ran towards a park. I sat down on a bench and just sat there till there was no light. I had closed my eyes. He likes you. Of course he does because you are another one of his "experiments."

"Clary?" I open my eyes.

"Simon?"

"Jon and Jace are freaking out."

"Was it that hard to find me?"

"Kinda if your at a random park." I laughed I could count on Simon. Friends are distractions.

"Yeah well I don't need your guy's help I perfectly fine." Simon sat down next to me.

"Jace is spacing himself from us. Like you are."

"Friends are distractions."

"I know, actually I don't I don't know what it's like to feel alone, have no parents, no one to be your shoulder, what it's like to watch people happy when your on a sideline, or what it's like to wear a mask." Tears were rolling down my face. I hugged him. He hugged me back. That's what I was feeling. I felt alone. I thought I was weak or worthless but it was nether I was alone.