GOOD morning/afternoon/Evening, how is everyone? because I was bored I decided to write more story (that and I finished TID and have now grown a hatred towards Tessa), thanks to all that have reviewed it means a lot I try read them all and get feedback so if you have an opinion feel free to leave it. Big shout to all those who have Favorited, followed or just read my story, you guys are awesome. As always big fan girl hug to MusicallyChallenged who is the best beta I`ve ever had. Enjoy :)
I wake up groggily and disorientated a bit of fear seeping in wondering where I am, I painfully open my eyes and look around to see I'm in the equivalent of a nurse's room lying on a hard mattress. Oh great, my second time in a hospital based place in two weeks, well done Clary round of applause. I cough out a laugh which alerts to the person in the chair that I'm awake, "Clary?" Seriously! You couldn't let it be anybody else, you know a teacher or even the janitor, No that's too difficult but you can send the idiot I've been trying to ignore cause that's a brilliant idea sighing I just close my eyes again and nod.
"How are you doing? The nurse says you can leave when you wake up. Do you want some water?" Jace asks rushing everything until it`s just a jumble of words to me. "Water" I croak out hating the weakness in my voice and relying on him to get it for me because I'm still disorientated. Lightwood jumps up grabs the jug and pours me a glass then brings it over to me with an awkward smile on his face which I choose to ignore for my water.
I gulp down the water that tastes like everything I've ever missed savouring the coldness as it touches my lips, Lightwood just sits back down and stares at the floor looking deep in thought, I finish and put the glass on the table then look at Lightwood and say; "What do you want Lightwood, why are you here?' at that his head snaps back up and he opens his mouth to say something but I stop him.
"I'm not done. I mean you made it quite clear who you prefer so what I'm trying to figure out is why you're still here. I mean don't get me wrong I know why you faked kindness at the start so I`d believe you were being honest but now? Don't get it".
Lightwood`s jaw tightens and I wonder what I've said that isn't true, I decide to push on anyway "Just leave Lightwood. I mean it was nice but I can`t be second in this seriously messed triangle with you on the top, so just leave and I`ll be nice to you when we run into each other in the corridor or in the parking lot" tears sting the back of my eyes. During my little speech Lightwood has been looking down at the floor hands clenching the arms of the chair.
"And what if I don't want to?" He says staring right back at me; I freeze and I can literally feel the walls I've been trying to build around myself to keep him out start to crack, NO stop it don't get sucked into his facade again "Just go!" I beg turning my back to him and curling up in a ball willing myself not to cry.
"Clare" he whispered, "Clare please just turn around and listen to me for one minute" as he gently tries to tug me around to face him. "Just go away!" I scream at him pushing him away from me rage boiling my blood a way I never thought was possible. "Can`t you see this is too hard. I can`t do this anymore, one minute I want to kiss you and never stop and others I want to throttle you until you collapse. And if that`s not complicated enough for you I have to come in to see you kissing your supposedly ex girlfriend!. So forgive me if I don't think it`s worth my time or stupid heart wasting it on you!" I scream at him tears pouring down my face making my vision blurry.
Lightwood just stands there looking like a deer in the headlights does looking straight at me then without any forth warning he`s on the bed crushing his lips to mine and I taste sunshine and soap, I kiss him back and it`s full of hunger and a little bit of hope, when we come back up for air Lightwood just smiles and says "So now what does your stupid heart say now?"
Day Five: It`s the next day and I haven't seen any sign of Jace anywhere, that`s ok though because Izzy and Mia are hovering over me like a pair of wasps just waiting for me to collapse again. We enter Spanish and sit down the back Izzy and Mia talking about some piece of homework they got last class, I rub my head and instantly they`re staring at me with worried looks. "Guys seriously I'm fine, I just didn't take one for a few days and I was watched taking one this morning. I'm just tired" I say for what feels like the fiftieth billionth time.
They just give me one last worried look then the teacher starts class. We`re half way through when there is a knock on the door and a second year enters the room with something behind his back, the teacher looks up from correcting the tests and says; "Sì?" looking at him expectantly, he blushes slightly then produces a bouquet of lavender and light orange lilies, all the girls breathed in a breath of anticipation and hope where as all the guys recoiled at the sight of it.
"I'm looking for a girl called Red?" he asks hesitantly and my mouth drops open while all the girls around me death glare me hoping I`ll trip and break my leg so they can go up and collect it. Izzy pushes me on the shoulder telling me to move; I get up on automatic and walk to the top of the class towards to the guy who is holding them out to me, I thank him silently and then sprint back to my seat not even looking at the note. What does it say" whispers Izzy with Mia grinning along with her, I sigh and look down at it, in his god awful hand writing is Dear Red. I hope this embarrassed you as much as I think it will, also hope you like the colours of the flowers, tried to get some the same colour as your hair but they didn't have that bright a red. Lightwood :-)
"Asshole" I mutter to myself which is received with curious glances by the other two, I shake off their answers with a flick of my hand and go back to looking at how beautiful the lilies actually were. When the bell rings I'm out of my desk and class before anybody can look at them, Save myself the embarrassment and death glares I think as I make my way to the locker wondering how the hell I'm going to keep these alive until I can go home and feed them or whatever you`re supposed to do with flowers.
As I get up to my locker there he is. He`s leaning against my locker with that lazy grin I've come to like and his eyes are scanning the crowd looking for someone, You. My heart says but I don't believe it until I come into view and his face brightens up like a fairground, he lifts himself off the lockers the smirk growing on his face as he comes up to me, "Nice flowers" he says pointing at them and I snort Fishing for compliments much Lightwood? Then say; "Yeah I know, some second year gave them to me. I think he has a crush on me to be honest, so cute." As I open my locker to dump books into. Lightwood`s hands curl into fists and he growls out "Wait till I get my hands on him, I paid good money for his service" and just as he goes to leave I slide down the locker in fits of laughter and he looks at me then swears and sits beside me, "You were joking I'm guessing" he says running his hand through his hair looking sheepish, still laughing I just nod my head then sigh "Ah I needed that, thanks for being the lovable idiot there." I say as I get up and open my locker for a little crisp white envelope to slip out and land on the floor; with a curious glance at Lightwood who just looks back blankly I pick it up and open it.
Neatly written on the inside is Football Field 3pm don't be late ;) I look at Lightwood expectantly but he`s just keeping a blank face, "Ok.. I know it`s you Lightwood. I'm not stupid, what`s going on at the football field?" I say which just get`s Lightwood grinning, he goes to take my hand but I slap it away getting him laughing. "It`s for me to know and you to wait and see" he says winking then walks away still chuckling to himself.
Hope you enjoyed it :)