Okay so I have a really super stressful week and one of the few things giving me bursts of happiness is the reviews you guys have been leaving.
I know I've been pretty awful at replying so I do this all in one go in the chapter update now. Also going to update most of my other stories this week.
I am going to try my hand at writing a non 'm' rated story at some point to hopefully see if I can attract more readers. And also improve my general writing style.
The end of this chapter was one of my favourite bits to write so I hope you like!
Replies:
lindsayhonaker – thanks for awesome reviews! I think it's easy to be mad at her for not expressing what she's thinking but at the same time Jace isn't being very forward with anything other than his actions. And I know they say actions speak louder than words but I think she just needs to hear him (or needs to want to) say what he wants. Hopefully we'll get there in coming chapters.
Guest – Thanks for your reviews all my guest reviewers. I agree it is intimidating when you think about all the other girls Jace has been with. But hopefully they can work it out.
pwincessbebe – I know! I mean .. it's a strange situation and I don't either of them is communicating very well. They just need to talk!
Guest – Well I wouldn't say Clary was completely insecure around Jace. He is her best friend after all. But it's a new situation for her so I'm sure there would be part of her holding back. I don't know if it's insecurity or just frustration holding her back at the moment. We shall see!
lunatic-blondie – thanks honey!
Guest – Thanks so much for your review. Well I guess you will now find out who is going to discuss Jace & Clary but it was none of your picks sadly! But I think you will like it all the same.
Christinatewart – I don't technically have a Clary POV planned so far. I'm quite enjoying seeing this all unfold from Jace's POV but I will see what I can do. Maybe later in the story.
Thanks for all your reviews comments, follows and favourites.
Jace awakes with the sunlight streaming in through the window. The memories of last night flood into his mind and he both aroused and embarrassed. He looks over to the other side of the bed and it is empty. He groans and pulls himself to a sitting position.
Clary is never awake before he is. That is one of the things he has grown accustomed to over the years. Waking up and watching her sleep beside him is one of the most peaceful moments of his week. He assumes she is in the shower but the door to the bathroom is wide open.
He decides it's probably for the best that she isn't there as he goes into the bathroom to take care of himself. The thoughts of last night along with his morning arousal make it hard to concentrate on anything else. Once he is done he strips off his last item of clothing and enters the shower. He turns the shower on cold and lets the water wash over him. He definitely needs to calm down. The memories of the night before make him groan but he pushes them out as the cold water makes him shiver.
He walks back into the room in a towel and looks up to see Clary. She is dressed in running shorts and a tank top her hair tied back in a ponytail. He sees her running shoes discarded by the bed. She looks up at him and blushes. He loves the colour of her skin when she blushes but she also turns away from him busying herself in her cupboard.
He is ashamed of his behaviour the night before. He just couldn't control himself with her against his body. Her hands on him had pretty much made him lose control. He wishes he could find the words to explain but they fail him. He's never had to pour his heart out to anyone before and the words form in his mind but die as soon as he tries to make them leave his mouth.
"Where have you been?" He asks quietly, after a pause.
"I went for a run..." She says tersely with her back to him, "and now I'm taking a shower..." Jace would have laughed out loud if it wasn't for the situation at hand. Clary never ran, not that she couldn't but she preferred team sports to something as solitary as running. It was not her at all.
She stalks towards the bathroom and he grabs her by her arm before she can escape.
"Clary..." He says softly, "please look at me. We need to talk …" He doesn't know if she's still mad at him or angry or upset her face is so composed apart from her tell-tale blush.
"I need to shower," She says looking back at him but not really looking at him, "I'll meet you in the kitchen."
He let's go of her arm and she continues into the bathroom. He feels a now all too familiar stab at his heart. If he knew the words to say to her to make everything okay again he would but right now his head is blank.
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When he reaches the kitchen Jocelyn and Luke are sitting at the table drinking coffees.
"Hey kiddo." Jocelyn says greeting him with a smile. Jocelyn Fray is like his mother away from home. She's been much more of a parent to him than his own mother. Luke has been the only male role model in his life as his father doesn't really live up to that standard. The philandering CEO who spends most of his time having affairs while his mother runs the multi-million dollar business.
"How was the exhibition?" Jace asks leaning down to hug her and then Luke. The art gallery Jocelyn runs has really taken off
"Oh I won't bore you with the details..." Jocelyn says laughing, "the usual New York trite but our artist was very well received and we actually sold a decent amount." Jocelyn is like a tall slim version of Clary. They look so alike but Clary has softer features and definitely has more defined curves, that and she is much shorter than he mother.
"We did bring you some pastries for breakfast though." Luke says motioning to the counter. Luke is sitting at the counter reading a newspaper.
"From Taki's!" Jocelyn exclaims in delight, "where's Clary?" She knows Clary and Jace both love breakfast from Taki's so she has brought it for them as a treat. He loves little gestures like this, that his own family would never even think of.
As if on cue Clary walks in. She has changed out of her sports attire into shorts and a tank top. Her hair is damp and plastered down her back.
"Here Mother." Clary says running over and hugging her and Luke.
"You look a bit flushed Clary," Jocelyn says pressing her hand to feel her forehead, "are you getting sick?"
"She went for run." Jace says nonchalantly sitting down at table with a plate of pastries.
Jocelyn looks from Jace to Luke then Clary with a wide eyed expression which quickly turns to amusement and then they all burst out laughing.
"I know it's hilarious!" Clary says sourly rolling her eyes as she grabs her own plate, "who ate all the coconut pancakes?" She asks peering into the box.
"I'll give you mine, if you ask really nicely." Jace says teasingly. He did take them on purpose so she would have to speak to him but that's beside the point. Right now he would do anything to get her to speak to him again including holding her breakfast hostage.
"It's fine." She says in a cold voice taking a bite into a cronut. She sits down at the table next to Jace but she still isn't looking at him.
"How was the exhibition Mom?" She asks brightly, "how did Magnus do?"
"He was fine..." Jocelyn replies looking between Clary and Jace with a thoughtful look in her eyes, "we sold lots of his art and made some new friends..."
Jace is picking at his breakfast now that his appetite has gone out of the window. If she isn't even trying in front of Jocelyn and Luke he really has no chance.
"That's nice..." Clary says before taking the last bite of her cronut.
"Did you guys have a nice weekend?" Luke asks cutting the tension in the air, "I expect Jon is over at Camille's"
"Yes it was great." Jace replies looking up from his plate. He flashes Luke a killer smile that looks like he's trying too hard.
"Mmmhmmm..." Clary says in return, "I'm done I'm going to go upstairs and start on my ... Homework."
"Clary... Is something wrong?" Jocelyn asks confused.
"No, I've just got a lot to do." Clary says walking out of the door.
Jocelyn turns her gaze to Jace. "Are you two arguing?" She asks incredulously.
"No... Of course not." Jace says in a confused tone, "when do we ever argue?" He is lying through his teeth but he hopes Jocelyn won't notice.
"What's going on?" Jocelyn asks again raising her eyebrow at him.
"Nothing... I better go and help her with her ... Homework." Jace says unconvincingly trying to leave the room.
"Jonathon Christopher Wayland you come back here right this instant." Jocelyn all but roars and he stops in his tracks.
He turns around and she is staring him down, "Sit." She orders motioning to the seat in front of her. He follows her orders and sits down in front of her.
"Now speak." She says firmly. Jocelyn may be the sweet and caring mother but you don't want to get on her wrong side.
"We had a disagreement of sorts ..." Jace starts.
"Yes... Go on..." She says looking frustrated nodding her head.
Luke looks amused by the turn of events and gets up to make himself another coffee.
"And ... Nothing." He says looking to Luke with a desperate look in his eyes that say 'save me'.
"That's all?" Jocelyn says roughly, "that can't be all..."
"Jocelyn leave the poor boy alone." Luke says finally sipping his coffee, "let them sort it out themselves." He places a steaming mug in front of her.
"But they never argue Luke... I need to know..." She whines.
"You would tell us if it was something we needed to know, right Jace?" Luke asks him.
He nods glumly. He really wishes he could tell them but he knows right now he would probably get his ass kicked. Most likely by Jocelyn.
"But Luke..." Jocelyn says.
"You may go, Jace." Luke says firmly cutting her off.
Jace all but runs out of the room before Jocelyn can call him back.
"Why did you tell him go?" Jocelyn questions Luke pouting.
"Because it was obvious... Well I thought it was anyway." Luke says chuckling.
"What was obvious?" Jocelyn asks.
"Jace has finally made a move on our dear sweet Clary." Luke says grinning at her.
"What?!" Jocelyn shrieks, "but they sleep in the same bed how can you think this is funny, Luke … I mean it was fine before ..."
"She's rejected him..." Luke says shaking his head in disbelief, "you Fray women sure are cold hearted." He teases.
At this Jocelyn blushes He is teasing her about the fact that she rejected him for so many years because she was unsure of his motives. But she had always loved him really she was just scared to admit it. They wasted a lot of time but thankfully Luke stuck around for her. She doesn't know how she would be able to live without him now.
"Are you sure?" She says finally finding some humour in the situation, "I mean if Jace made a move on me even I would find it hard to turn him down... I don't think I would be able to actually."
"Very funny Joss," Luke says rolling his eyes.
"I'm being serious!" She says grinning at him, "but he would just be my bit on the side Luke... You're my main man."
At that they both burst out laughing.
"Oh God poor Jace..." Jocelyn says wiping tears of laughter out of her eyes, "I bet he's never been rejected before."
"Poor Clary," Luke says chuckling, "I mean she went for a run..."
And they're both laughing again.
"Do you think they'll work it out?" Jocelyn asks Luke seriously when their laughter has subsided.
"Of course they will ... I mean it's Jace and Clary." Luke says it as if it the most obvious thing in the world.
"You're right." Jocelyn says nodding and smiling into her coffee cup.
So what did you think?
I know this isn't the best chapter I've written but it got some things out there. Kind of.
I love Luke & Jocelyn. They make me laugh and smile at how in love they are. It's easy for them.
What is everyone thinking about the cast of the Shadowhunters series?
Jamie Campbell Bower will always be my Jace in my head. Maybe because I'm British so I'm possibly biased but I would love to see what they do with the new cast. The casting for Hodge surprised me but I guess it does make sense for a tv show aimed at young adults and teens. Making sure everyone is extremely good looking. They are shadowhunters after all!
I would love to know where all my readers are from. Let me know in your reviews or send me a PM.