Ninth One Shot:
Lifeguard
Jace POV:
It was the summer before my senior year at Hofstra University and I was back at my summer job as a lifeguard. I loved my job, I got to sit in a chair in a bathing suit, looking at girls all day, and rarely did a kid need to be saved. It was a pretty easy gig, and it was something to do. It was like every other day and I was sitting in my chair spinning my whistle in my hand. It was almost noon and nothing too exciting has happened, but it ended all too quickly when I heard a kid scream. I looked down and there was a boy flailing his arms. I jumped off my chair and dove into the water and grabbed the kid. I put him on the side of the pool and when I looked up I saw a beautiful redhead standing next to the child.
"Oh my god, thank you so much." She said and I couldn't help but smile.
"No problem, its my job." I smile back and I got back in my chair, but I couldn't help but listen to her scolding him.
"Anderson, why in the world weren't you wearing your floaties? You know you can't swim alone yet." She said.
"Mitchell told me I was a baby for not being able to swim. I wanted to show him that I wasn't a baby."
"Look how well that turned out. You almost drowned. Can you even imagine me having that conversation with your mother?" She said. I guess she was their babysitter. "And you Mitchell, you know better than too taunt Anderson. Mitchell, your in time out, and Anderson, you are not allowed in the pool unless you're wearing your floaties."
"But what if you're with me?" The little boy asked.
"No floaties, no pool, understand?" He simply nodded.
"How long am I in time out?" The older boy said.
"How old are you?"
"7."
"You are in time out for 7 minutes. Go over and sit on the chair." She sent him away and gave the younger boy his floaties.
"Will you come in with me?"
"I'll come in when Emma wakes up okay?" He nods, puts his floaties on and jumps in the pool. A half an hour later I was relieved of my duties by another lifeguard and when I got down I couldn't help but walk over to the redhead. When I blocked her sun, she looked up at me and smiled. "Hey, you're the lifeguard, I can't thank you enough for saving Anderson."
"It's no problem. I'm Jace."
"Clary." She said and the little girl she was holding giggled. "And this little cutie is Emma."
"She's very cute. Is she your cousin or niece or something?" I ask.
"No. She's one of the three kids I nanny."
"You look a little young to be a nanny." She laughed and it was a beautiful sound.
"I'm just the summer nanny."
"How long have you been doing that?"
"Since I was 16. I met them back home, and they were desperate for someone to watch Mitchell, who is the oldest, and my dad worked with their dad, he told them about me and they hired me right away. I guess they liked me enough to keep me around."
"Back home? Are you not from here?"
"No. I spent most of my life in Arizona. Parents divorced when I was young, my brother stayed here in New York with my mom, and I moved to Arizona with my dad. At the end of last summer this family moved to New York, and when I decided to go to college here they were thrilled. I moved in with my mom and continued to be their nanny."
"Are you just starting college?"
"Yea, I'll be attending Juilliard."
"Wow. That's impressive. What are you going for?"
"Piano."
"Are you really that good?"
"Let's just say, when I was 6 I could play Chopin Etude Op10 No.1, and not many kids can do that."
"I don't know what that means, but I'm still impressed." I laughed and so did she. I heard a whistle and I knew that it was my time to take over on the stand. "I have to get back to work. Maybe I'll see you around more this summer."
"I'll be here a lot, so it's a strong possibility." She smiled and I smiled before making my way back to the stand. There was something about her that just made me smile, and I was excited that she would be spending a lot of her time at the pool.
Clary POV:
After a long and exhausting day at the pool, I finally dropped the kids off and was heading home. I loved spending time with them, but man they could be a handful. When I got home, I opened the door, tossed the keys on the table and followed the smell of food and when I walked into the living room I was floored. Jace, the lifeguard was sitting in my living room.
"Clare. How was your day at the pool?" Jon said and Jace's head snapped up and our eyes locked.
"It was good. Besides Anderson almost drowning because Mitchell called him a baby. Oh and on the ride home Emma projectile vomited in my car."
"How old is she again?" Jon asked but my eyes were still focused on Jace. He looked shocked.
"8 months, She's a cutie, but man can that girl throw up." Jon laughed and I felt like I had to say something to Jace to break the trance he was in.
"Oh Clare, this is my best friend Jace. Jace this is my little sister Clary."
"We've met." I said and Jon looks confused.
"When?" Jace looked at Jon, and finally he was back.
"I am a lifeguard at the pool your sister was at today."
"Jace actually saved Anderson."
"Why did he need saving? Weren't you watching him?" Jon said in a very rude tone.
"Have you ever tried to keep an eye on a 7 year old, and a 4 year old, plus getting all their stuff together and trying to get the sunscreen out, all while holding a sleeping baby Jon?" He just shook his head. "Didn't think so. Mitchell was taunting Anderson, and Anderson thought he could prove himself and jumped into the water without his floaties. The kid can't swim."
"One day, you are going to be a super mom with all this training." Jon said and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Thank you Jon. Now, I'm gonna shower before dinner is ready. It was nice seeing you again Jace." He nodded and I made my way up to my room. When I got in the shower I couldn't stop thinking about Jace. I can't believe him and my brother were friends, I mean what are the odds? But I didn't mind in the slightest. He was very pleasing to look at. At least I would get the opportunity to get to know him better, and I was looking forward to that.
Time Jump- Two Years Later
Clary POV:
These last two years have been amazing. Juilliard was the most amazing school I've ever been too, and I was getting better and better on the piano, and I even got closer to Jace and Jon. They obviously graduated but they were still around a lot and I was glad that I had them. I was still the summer nanny for the kids, and I was super excited for it because this past week their parents were taking a second honeymoon so I was staying with the kids for 12 days. I got to live with them, and I knew that it was going to be a blast. They were coming back tomorrow and to say I was gonna be sad to leave the kids I knew that they wanted their parents back. It was a Wednesday night and I had just out the kids to bed when the phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Is this Clarissa Morgenstern?" The man on the other end says.
"Yes. Who am I speaking too?"
"My name is Rob, and you are listed as the next of kin for Macey and Jerrod Whitehall. Is that correct?"
"Yes."
"At 7:45 pm the plane had an engine failure and went down in the pacific. There were no survivors. I would like to go over their wills with you?"
"Uh, can this wait until tomorrow?" I said as I tried to hold back tears.
"Sure. I'll be in touch." He hung up the phone and I lost it.
The next morning I had to tell the kids and it did not go well. Emma was way to young to know what was going on but Anderson and Mitchell completely lost it. They both ran to their rooms and stayed there for the rest of the day. I had called Rob back and asked him if we could meet at their house. When I put Emma down for her nap I talked to Rob. Apparently they had no relatives and they left everything to me. They gave me the house, their cars, all their money, and their only wish was that the kids weren't separated, which is why I was to get full custody of them. I was in complete shock. I mean, I'm only 21. I have no idea what I takes to be a mom, but I knew that I wasn't going to let these kids get separated and spend time in the system, and if me dropping out of school to take care of them is what I have to do, than so be it. I signed all the paperwork and I was now the guardian of Mitchell, Anderson, and Emma Whitehall, and I was scared shitless.
Time Jump – Thanksgiving
Clary POV:
It was thanksgiving and I invited everyone over to my house so that Mitchell, Anderson and Emma could still have a family thanksgiving. To my surprise Jon showed up with Jace. They both work at the same company, and apparently his family wasn't doing thanksgiving this year and Jon told him what I was doing and he wanted to come, and I'm certainly not complaining. We were all sitting in the living room talking while dinner was still cooking. Emma was sitting on my lap when there was a bang.
"Anderson, stop going in my room without my permission!" I heard Mitchell yell and I groaned.
"Maybe I wouldn't sneak in your room if you just let me in!" Anderson yelled.
"Boys!" I yell. "Get down here!" I heard the footsteps and they were now in front of us all. "What's going on?"
"I found Anderson in my room again." Mitchell said.
"Why were you in his room?" I asked Anderson.
"I wanted to read on of his books." He simply said.
"Why wouldn't you just ask?"
"Cause he always says no."
"You have to respect your brothers room Anderson." He rolled his eyes. "Anderson Whitehall do not roll your eyes at me."
"You aren't my mother." He screamed and ran to his room and slammed his door. Mitchell walked away soon after and I was trying my hardest not to cry. I looked around the room and everyone was silent. I handed Emma over to my mom.
"I need some air." I said and I went out onto the balcony. A few moments later I heard the door open. Soon Jace was next to me.
"Are you okay?" He asked and I wiped the tears off my cheeks.
"I don't know what the hell I'm doing. I can't be a mom. I don't know the first thing about it."
"That's not true. You're doing a great job." He reached his hand over to mine and gave it a light squeeze.
"I'm 21 years old. I now have three kids, I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm gonna screw those kids up."
"No you aren't Clary."
"How do you know that?"
"Because I can see it." I just look at him. "Emma has the biggest smile on her face all the time, Mitchell is a straight A student, and Anderson, okay Anderson is having a rough time but he lost both of his parents, what do you expect? He'll come to terms with it when he's ready. You kept them together Clary. One day, he is going to realize what you sacrificed for them. I mean, you gave up Juilliard Clare."
"Yea, and now I'm a college drop out with three kids. I mean, how am I going to survive?"
"Didn't they give you everything?"
"Yea, but I need a job eventually."
"What can you do?"
"Not much. Being a prodigy on the piano isn't really a career catcher."
"Can you work a computer?"
"Yes."
"I'm in need of a new assistant. It's yours if you want it."
"Why would you do that for me?"
"I've been friends with Jon since high school. He's practically a brother to me. He would tell me a stories about you and you honestly sounded too good to be true. After meeting you that day at the pool and seeing you completely sacrifice your future for those three kids, that takes a lot of guts, and I want to help you out."
"And you're serious?"
"Absolutely. You can start after the holiday."
"I don't know what to say."
"Just be in my office by 8 am, that Monday morning."
"What am I going to do with Emma? She's only two."
"My sister is a stay at home mom, I'm sure if I asked her she would be more than willing to watch Emma while you work."
"I thank you so much Jace." I said as I gave him a hug.
"Don't mention it Clary." He whispered into my ear and I shivered.
"I'm gonna go talk to Anderson." I say as we break apart, he nods and we make our way back into the house. Forgetting that the doors are glass, everyone witnessed our conversation, they couldn't hear it but they saw. Jace took his seat, Jon asked what that was all about and Jace just shook his head as I made my way to Anderson's room. I knocked and wait a second before I entered. I saw Anderson crying on his bed.
"Anderson, are you okay?" I ask.
"I miss them Clary."
"I know you do buddy." I walked over and lay next to him in bed.
"It's not fair."
"No it isn't Anderson, and I can't even imagine what you're going through, but I'm trying my best."
"I know you are." He said and I wiped his tears away, and there was a knock on the door. Mitchell walked in.
"What's up Mitchell?"
"I'm sorry I yelled at Anderson." He said and I smiled and motioned for him to join us. "Do you forgive me Anderson?"
"Yea." He said but you could still tell he was upset.
"Look boys, I know it's been a hard couple months, and I know you both are still incredibly sad, but yelling and getting into fights isn't going to help. We can all get through this, but we're going to need each other okay?" They both nod. "Alright, let's go have some dinner." They both nod and we head downstairs. Dinner was now ready and we all took our place at the table. Before I knew it Mitchell started to talk.
"I'd like to say something." We all nod. "In our family, we would always go around the table and say what we're thankful for, and I want to keep that going." We all nod, encouraging him to continue. "This thanksgiving, I'm thankful for Clary." I suck in a breath and my eyes start to water. "Without Clary we wouldn't be here right now. I over heard you talking to the lawyer, and I know you gave up Juilliard to take care of us, and I know that we would all be separated without you. I know this hasn't been easy for you, but we all love you, and I'm thankful for everything you've done for us." I stood up and walked over to Mitchell and gave him a hug, Anderson came over, and soon Emma was hugging my legs.
"I love you guys. And I would do it all over again in a heartbeat."
I can hear the rest of my family trying to keep it together and when I look up my eyes lock with Jace.
We take out seats and finish dinner. The family stuck around for a while hanging out with the kids and I made everyone coffee. Before I knew it Emma was asleep in my arms. It was 10 and I decided it was time for bed. When I walked downstairs everyone was gone, but Jace was in he kitchen cleaning up.
"You don't have to do this." I say as I make my way over to help him with the dishes.
"I know, but I didn't want to leave." He says with a smile and I'm kind of shocked.
"Why not?"
"Would it freak you out if I said I wanted to spend more time with you?" I couldn't help but smile.
"No. It wouldn't freak me out." We cleaned the kitchen than went into the living room to talk. We were having a great time until I heard Emma crying through the monitor. I excused myself and went upstairs. After I calmed Emma down I went back into the living room to see Anderson talking to Jace.
"Anderson, what are you doing awake?"
"I had a bad dream, and I checked your room and you weren't there, and when I came down here I found Jace."
"Are you okay?"
"I am now. Thanks for talking Jace."
"Any time little man." Anderson gave him a hug and than gave me a hug and a kiss before he went back upstairs.
"What did you two talk about?"
"I told him I knew what he was going through."
"Really?" I ask as I take a seat down on the couch.
"Yea. My parents died when I was around his age. I ended up being put in the system before I was adopted, and I told him how lucky he was to have you."
"I'm sorry you went through that."
"It was a long time ago. I've come to terms with it." I nodded. "I should probably get going, but I'll talk to my sister tomorrow to see what she says about Emma."
"Here's my number." I said as I handed him a piece of paper. "If she agrees, let me know, give her my number and tell her to text me."
"Will do." Jace said as I walked him to the door. He leaned down and kissed me on the cheek. "Goodnight Clary."
"Goodnight Jace." He walked out and I shut the door behind me and took a breath. Being around him just made my insides flip. I don't know what it is, but I liked the feeling.
Time Jump – Six Months Later
Clary POV:
Working for Jace has been a dream come true. He was the best boss I could have ever asked for. He was so understanding, and if I didn't understand something he took the time to explain.
He was always hinting at the fact that he just wanted to spend time with me. Which was evident by the way he looked at me, or the way he touched me, and I liked it. He made me feel like a 21 year old.
He was always telling me what a wonderful job I was doing with the kids. He would help out from time to time. I really liked him, but I knew he was probably just having fun. He could have anyone, and it was weird that he liked me. I mean, I come with a lot.
It was a normal Tuesday at work and everything was very slow. So slow in fact, I was playing solitaire on my computer when my phone rang.
"Jace Herondale's office, how may I help you?" I gave the routine greeting.
"Hi, I'm looking for Clarissa Morgenstern."
"Speaking. How may I help you?"
"I'm calling because Mitchell Whitehall got into a fight at school today, we need you to come collect him."
"I'll be right there." I hang up the phone and sigh. I walk to Jace's office and knock on the door.
"Come in." He called.
"Jace, I need a favor."
"What's up Clary?"
"Mitchell got into a fight at school, and I need to go get him immediately."
"Would you like some company?" He asks and I'm taken aback.
"It's in the middle of a work day Jace."
"I know, I can take a half day."
"Why do you want to come?"
"Because over the past six months I've really bonded with those kids. I think I can get to the bottom of why Mitchell was fighting." I think about it and realize he's right. Mitchell won't talk to me.
"Okay. Let's go." I said and he grabbed his jacket and we headed out to my car. When we pulled up to the school and went straight to the office. When we got there I could see Mitchell sitting in the chair, with a not so happy teacher next to him.
"I'm Clarissa Morgenstern." I say and the teacher looks at me. "What happened?"
"Mitchell decided that it would be okay to punch another student in the face during lunch. When asked why he did it, he growled at me and hasn't talked since." The teacher looked at me and than at Jace. "Now, I don't want to pry into your lives, but you two should really teach your son manners." This teacher had some nerve talking about Mitchell like this, and Mitchell just looked so defeated.
"Excuse me, but who do you think you are?" I said to the teacher and before he could answer I continued. "Not that it's really any of your business but I'm not Mitchell's mom, I'm his guardian and this boy right here has had a really tough year. He has had to over come something no 9 year old boy should ever have to deal with. As for his manners, Mitchell is one of the sweetest boys you'll ever meet. So he got in a fight. He probably had a damn good reason to do so, and he really doesn't have to explain himself to a someone as ignorant as you who jumps to conclusions the way you do. Now, what's his punishment so that I can remove him from your toxic presence?"
"He's suspended for the rest of the week." The teacher growls.
"Good. I don't want him around you for a while anyway. Come on Mitchell, we're going to get your brother and than going out for some ice cream." I said and Mitchell just nodded and walked over towards Jace. "Jace, can you take Mitchell out to the car while I go and get Anderson." He nodded and left with Mitchell, and I turned my attention back to the teacher. "Look, he lost both of his parents in July. He's been through a lot, and I really don't think you have the right to be so harsh to him when you don't know what the fight was about." I turned and walked towards Anderson's classroom and collected all of his things and made our way out to the car. When we got inside I turned around and looked at Mitchell. "Do I get to know what happened?"
"I don't want to talk about it." Mitchell says, and I nod.
The rest of the day was really nice. Mitchell was actually smiling and laughing, and so was Anderson. On our way home we picked up Emma and finally after an eventful day we were home. When we walked inside Mitchell went straight to his room. I sighed and looked at Jace.
"I'm gonna try and get something out of him." He says and I nod and Jace makes his way upstairs. Hopefully he gets more out of Mitchell than I did.
Jace POV:
I walk up to Mitchell's room and knock on the door, I hear a faint 'come in' and when I open the door I see Mitchell sitting on the floor against his bed. He doesn't even look up at me. I make my way over to him and sit next to him.
"Did Clary send you up here to get me to talk?" He says and I just laugh.
"No. I came up here willingly." I say and he finally looks at me. "But I do want to know what happened today at school."
"Why do you care?"
"Cause I care about you guys."
"No, you care about Clary, not us." He says and I can't help but feel saddened by his words.
"That's not true Mitchell. I care about all of you." He just shrugs and stays silent. "Look, I have a good idea about what you're going through. I lost my parents when I was young too. I get the angry stage. I get the urge to hit something or someone when you need a release. But trust me, it doesn't make anything better."
"Does it ever go away?" He asks.
"Yea. It goes away, but letting it consume you while it's around isn't the way to go about things. Why did you hit that kid? Was it something he said? Or was it a simple an opportunity that you took advantage of?"
"He said something." Mitchell said and took a deep breath. "He called me an orphan. He told me that Clary was going to get sick of all of us and go back to her old life and we would be abandoned."
"You know Clary would never do that Mitchell."
"Why wouldn't she? She gave up everything for us. She could easily give us to the state and go back to her life."
"You guys are her life. She loves you."
"I just know that she will never get to experience a lot of things because of us. She won't graduate college, she won't get to go on vacations, I mean, she can't even date because who wants to date someone in charge of three kids? We've trapped her."
"I can tell you right now, the right person will come along and accept Clary, and you three with open arms, and I know Clary doesn't regret her decisions. It was tough for her, but she chose what she did because she loves you guys. Don't ever doubt that." He nodded and we sat in silence for a little before he spoke again.
"Do you love Clary?" He asked and I wasn't prepared for the question.
"What?"
"Do you love Clary?"
"I like Clary. A lot. And who knows, maybe I could love her one day, but that comes later."
"So why aren't you dating her?" He asks, and I can't help but realizes that it's a very good question.
"I don't know how she feels about me." I answer honestly.
"She likes you."
"How do you know?"
"She's always happier when you're around. She smiles more, and laughs." He says and I can't help but feel happy that Clary is that way when it comes to me.
"Why don't we go back downstairs, let Clary know what happened, you don't need to go into detail, but she is worried about you."
"Okay." He says and we both walk downstairs where Clary is playing with Emma while Anderson is doing his homework. I look around and realize that for the past couple years I really had grown to care about Clary, and these kids. Maybe I was that person that I told Mitchell about, but there is one thing I have to do before I do anything, talk to Jon.
Time Jump- A Couple Hours Later
Jace POV:
After I left Clary's, I called Jon and asked me to meet me at Central Park. I feel like I can't make any moves until I talk to Jon about it. I mean, his best friend is practically in love with his little sister, I can't imagine him taking that well. After waiting for a couple minutes Jon finally shows up.
"Hey man, what did you want to meet up for?" Jon asks and I take a deep breath.
"Clary."
"What about Clary? Is she okay?" He asks and I can't help but laugh.
"She's good. Great actually. I wanted to talk to you about her."
"Why?"
"Because I wanted you to hear it from me. I think I'm in love with her." I say and the shocked expression on his face is priceless.
"You're what?" He asks, but not in a mad way, just in a confused way.
"I think I'm in love with her. Since I hired her I just make up any excuse to go talk to her, and be near her. I'm literally always thinking about her, and when we're not together I just feel miserable."
"Wow. Who knew Jace knew what love was." Jon said and we laughed. "So why did you need to tell me this?"
"We've been friends for 10 years, and she's your little sister, I thought you deserved to know how I felt."
"I appreciate that man, but I hope you know what you're getting yourself into. She has three kids now. They all depend on her, and if you start a relationship with her, you can't just up and leave one day because those kids are going to start to depend on you as well."
"I know, and I really care about those kids too. I wouldn't do anything to hurt Clary or them."
"Well, if you were looking for my blessing or my permission to date my sister, you have it, but I'm her brother first, your best friend second. You hurt her, I hurt you." I laughed and smiled.
"I completely understand. Now for the hard part. Telling Clary." Jon laughs and I know he means well but I'm actually freaking out about this.
"You have nothing to worry about man, she likes you."
"Does everyone know that except me?" Jon laughs and just nods. We part ways and I make my way back to Clary's. I needed to let her know now while I still had the courage. I walk up and knock on the door and Anderson opens it. "Hey little man."
"Hey Jace! I thought you just left."
"I did, but I need to speak with Clary, is she busy?"
"She's in the kitchen getting dinner ready." He says and I nod and walk into the kitchen. I see her moving between the stove and the microwave and I can't help but laugh. She hears me and turns around and a smile appears on her face.
"Jace! What are you doing back here?" She asks.
"I need to tell you something." She nods, and continues with dinner. "I'm taking a risk here Clary, because I can't keep it to myself anymore. I like you. Like a lot. I may even be in love with you, and I can't keep pushing my feelings aside anymore because I want to be near you, and with you all the time, and just being your friend is killing me." I say and she is shocked. For a moment I feel like I have completely screwed up and I look down at the floor and when I look back Clary is walking towards me and before I can even process what's happening she's kissing me.
The only way I can describe this kiss is absolutely amazing. I've been dreaming about doing it ever since I met her that day at the pool, and after I found out who she was, I thought it would never be possible. But here we are, kissing and I can't even imagine kissing anyone else. I want to be kissing her for the rest of my life. When we finally broke apart Clary giggled.
"You don't know how long I have wanted to do that." She said and I was shocked.
"Really?"
"Yes. But I just figured that you'd never go for a college drop out who was in charge of three kids."
"Trust me, there is no body else in the world that I'd rather be with than you." I said and I could see the tears well up in her eyes. I don't know how long we stood there but Mitchell broke us out of our trance.
"Told ya." He said and I couldn't help but laugh.
"Alright kids, wash your hands, dinner will be ready in 5 minutes." Clary said and they all ran towards the bathroom. Clary turned back towards me. "Would you like to stay for dinner?"
"Do I have to leave afterwards?" I ask.
"You don't ever have to leave if you don't want too." She said and I pulled her into a kiss.
"Than I'd love to stay for dinner." Once the kids got back everyone took their place at the table. I sat down and my eyes immediately fell on Clary. This was right, and this was happening and I couldn't be happier.
Time Jump- Three Years Later
Clary POV:
Today was the day that Jace and I were getting married and I was super excited. I have been waiting for this day since he told me that he loved me, and now that it's finally here I am super pumped. Mitchell, Anderson, and Emma all loved Jace, and they all got along so well with him. And Jace had really stepped into the father figure for both Mitchell and Anderson. They were finally getting that part of their life back, and I couldn't be happier. Jace played sports with them, played video games with them, he did everything a father would do. It warmed my heart to see how well they had adjusted to Jace being in their life.
Emma immediately bonded with Jace. She would cuddle up on his lap when we watched movies, she always wanted him to read to her before bed, and when she would have a bad dream and came into our room, she would always snuggle closer to Jace. It was amazing. When I first got custody of these kids, I had no idea how I was going to do it. I was only 21 and I had no idea how to be a parent, but seeing us all together now, and being a family, everything worked out. We were finally in a happy place and I couldn't wait to start the rest of our lives together.
The ceremony went by quickly and by the time the vows came, I was an emotional wreck. But I got through mine without crying and I felt extremely proud of myself. But there was a part of the ceremony that I had no idea what was going on and that's the part that hit me the hardest.
"Ladies and gentlemen, before I introduce you to the new Mr. and Mrs. Herondale there is something special that was requested of me by Mitchell Whitehall." Mitchell got up and grabbed Emma's hand and Anderson followed in suit. "Mitchel as asked me to not only bring Clary and Jace together as husband and wife but to also bring them together as a family." The priest gestured to Mitchell.
"For the past 4 years Clary has been the most amazing mother figure that I could ever picture. She's always been there for us, and she's always stood up for us, and she's always loved us. And Jace has been the same way. He once told me that the right person would show up and love Clary and completely accept us with opened arms, and I secretly hoped he would be that person. So today, as I watch Clary and Jace get married I would also like to ask them adventure into another scary life long decision." He said and he looked at us. "Adoption." My hand flew over my mouth and I could tell that Jace was shocked. "We don't want to be the Whitehalls who live with the Herondales, we want to be the Herondales with you, that is if you'll accept." I looked at Jace and he just smiled and I knew this was a no brainer.
"I would love nothing more than to adopt you three." Jace said and Emma jumped up into his arms. I pulled Mitchell and Anderson in to a hug and Jace wrapped his arms around me.
"Ladies and gentleman, I would like to introduce you to the Herondale's." The priest said and everyone clapped. I looked around at all the friends and family that were there to celebrate this amazing day, and when I looked back at Jace I knew that this was going to be one huge adventure, but I knew that there wasn't anyone else that I would rather take it with. It was going to be hard, but it was going to be one hell of a ride.
Authors Note:
This story kind of became it's own but I was originally working off of the idea from Castiel1979 about JAce being a lifeguard, and although the story started out with him in that job, when I was writing it kind of went it's own direction! I hope you enjoy it anyway, and I'm sorry if it's not really in the direction you wanted! Let me know how you all feel about it! Don't forget to message me or leave a review if you want me to publish a one shot about a certain topic!