I Don't Need Help, Do I?

Summary: Clary is the best shadow hunter in the world. But not everything is how it seems… Johnathan has had brain issues and Clary has had to step up as the ''big sister'' when she should be the little sibling. How will she deal with all the stress? Will a certain golden-haired boy be able to help her? Will she finally find true love?

I don't own the characters and some ideas! All thanks to the lovely Cassandra Clare

Chapter 10

ClaryPOV

The masked boy is none other than Sebastian. He kneels next to me and grabs my hand. "I am so sorry for hurting you I promise it will never happen again!" He pleads. I think it over a minute. I have to make a decision. I can choose Seb who I have known a long time and even loved. But he got just a little angry and slapped and threw me. I don't want to see him full out furious.

On the other hand there is Jace. I have only known him a while but I feel myself opening up to him. I think I may even love him. He has been 'protecting 'me and Seb had never done that.

I make a decision.

"I know you would never intentionally hurt me. I loved you Seb." I tell him and he pulls away from me.

"Wait. You loved me? Do you not anymore? Clarissa you better explains!" He says. I cringe at his anger.

"Well you just got a little angry and slapped and threw me into a wall. I don't think I can trust you. I'm so sorry. I am sure there will be a girl one day that you will cherish better than me." I say to him. He looks angry but says "Clary, I love you. I will love you until the day I die, and if there is a life after that, I will love you then." A tear slides down my cheek. "I'm sorry. Maybe someday a girl will feel the same." I say sadly. He gets closer to me again. "Clary, even if you don't love me now, there will always be a part of you that loves me! And I intend to let that part of you shine so we can be together again." He pleads. "I'm sorry. You can try but I think she may have left." I am full out sobbing now and turn away from him.

Although on the other side of me there is a shocked/mad/worried Jace. He kisses my hand and envelops me into a hug. "I don't like you here kid!" he says to Seb. "So a competition eh? Who will get the lady's heart? This will be interesting…" Seb trails off with a smirk. I pull back from Jace and mutter a thank you. He then smirks as I wipe away the old tears and sniff my nose. "There will be no fighting! I am not worth it. It is childish and I don't want anyone getting hurt!" I say sternly.

Alec laughs. I look at him. "Clary you are the most beautiful, kind, sweet and passionate young lady I know. If I wasn't….you know… then I would be in on this competition. I blush and am about to say something when I realize something.

Where is Jon? "JON" I scream and run out the bed, ignoring my painful body. I run faster than Alec, Seb, and Jace so they can't catch me. I can hear them all yelling and running after me.

I reach his room and walk in. I notice he has an extra pillow and looks dead against it. I scream at the top of my lungs and drop next to the side of his bed. I am full out crying by the time the boys come in and Seb puts me in his lap as I cry. I don't care if it's him. I just need to cry.

"Please…tell me…he isn't…dead!" I say between sobs.

"No he is just in a coma. He was hit in the head by a demon and passed out instantly. He has been like this since you were out." Alec soothes to me.

"How long was I out?" I inquire.

"4 days about." Seb tells me. Omg. I can't believe it!

I stand up and sit next to Jon. I pick up his hand and notice something. His eyes are starting to open. I smile and start to cry again.

"Hey little sis, why the tears?" Jon asks. I smile and he wipes the tears away. "Sorry I have just missed you." I tell him. "Why, did you get hurt sis?" He now looks nervous.

Time to lie! "No I didn't get hurt. I have just not been allowed to be near you." I say sadly. He now has tears in his eyes. I sit on the edge of his bed and wipe them away. "Shh. It's okay. We're going to be okay! I will sleep in here from now on and keep a close eye on you." I state matter-of-factly.

He smiles and says okay, then falls asleep again. I kiss the top of his head then walk out, motioning to the boys to follow. They walk out of the room and I close his door.

I turn and crash into Alec's body. He squeezes me in a hug. "You know you really shouldn't have lied to him." Alec says. Then he suddenly picks me up. I smile. I suddenly realize how weak and sore my body is. I let out a moan. Alec, Jace and Seb take the hint and then take me to my room.

He lays me on the bed and the blankets get tucked up to my chin. I laugh and Alec kisses the top of my head. Seb then comes and kisses me on the forehead too. He pulls back and smiles. I smile and Jace walks up and kisses me on the forehead as well. I smile and he smiles back. Then I turn to Alec and tell him to get me in a few hours because I needed to check on Jon. He says okay then shuts the door.

The only reason I'm not sleeping in Jon's room is because he cannot see how weak I actually am. I fall asleep thinking of all that has happened throughout this past week. But only one thought sticks in my head.

I didn't get to eat any of my birthday cake!

JacePOV

Omg this is war! He will not have her. I noticed how she instantly relaxed when I hugged her in the infirmary earlier. I need to make a move and quick!

I run out of the institute after telling Alec where I am going. I quickly buy a card small card and grand bundle of roses. I write 'Clary, meet me at the library once you are up. – Jace'. I think she will like it and find it cute. I quickly get back to the institute and find a vase for the flowers. Once I have them I sneak them into her room. She looks so sad. She has tears down her cheeks and starts to shake.

I walk over to her. I slip into the bed and place my arms around her. She wakes a little and says thank you. I just smile as she leans into me and stops crying. This is how we fall asleep and all I can think is how I am the luckiest man in the world to have her here with me. I am in love. The great and mighty Jace has found his soul mate. How cheesy right? But I don't care because it's true.

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