Jace was an emotional mess when he arrived at home.
He'd managed to talk himself into a frenzy during his short car ride.
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He had no idea how to explain this accident to his parents.
How could they not have known about him by now?
He was sure Max already told them.
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He would have to explain what happened at school.
Obviously, he'd have to lie.
He could never tell his father about the union to Alec Lightwood.
He couldn't imagine telling his parents that he might be gay.
Even the mere thought of it send a cold shiver down his spine.
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How was he supposed to deal with all of this on his own?
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He entered the house and before he'd even walked across the threshold Max jumped at him in pure childish delight.
"I heard the principal talking about you today. Are you going to marry now? Have you met your love yet? Do you still like Clary? ..."
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He would have gone on forever were it not for Celine Wayland walking into the room and urging both her sons to dinner.
She smiled fondly at Jace.
"Aren't you happy darling? It's a rare thing to have the gift of the union such a thing should be celebrated."
Jace felt increasingly uneasy at his family's cheerfulness and interrogation.
"I just don't know what to do with Clary, mom that's all."
Celine looked understanding at her eldest.
"Well you probably won't meet your soul mate for a while anyways. I'm sure she'll understand how you feel. She's a nice girl. You'll just have to give her some time to adjust to this situation."
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Everybody was silent for a while, eating their food.
Jace had for some reason lost his appetite.
His father hadn't even said a word since he arrived.
He seemed to be musing about something.
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His mom watched him closely.
She knew there was something he wasn't telling her but she assumed he just had a lot on his plate at the moment.
She didn't think it wise to be nosy.
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"Speaking of Clary. She called earlier and said she'd come by today. You could talk to her about the union and how you feel about it when she's here."
Celine gave Jace an encouraging smile.
Jace forced himself to smile back though he didn't feel like it at all.
"Sure, Sure, I'll do that,"
He was more than happy to leave to the comfort of his room when dinner was over.
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He flunked himself onto the bed and stayed like that for what felt like forever.
He just tried to think of nothing.
It was difficult really, considering he still couldn't forget Alec's blue ayes and his soft and gentle voice.
Jace shook his head.
For god's sake!
He had to get rid of these forbidden images popping into his head.
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Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
Was Clary here already?
Jace opened it and to his surprise his father was standing in front of him.
"May I talk to you?"
Jace beckoned his father inside.
He had no idea what this could possibly be about.
His father was not usually one for talking.
He preferred to stay in his study for hours and concerned himself with business matters rather than family issues.
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"Jace",
Michael Wayland began, looking extremely uncomfortable,
"I just wanted to tell you that I'm happy for you. This union is a great opportunity for you personally. I know everybody says that you should concern yourself with what the public thinks about these things ...but Jace It's far more important you be happy than anything else…Do you understand what I'm trying to say?"
Jace nodded although he was completely confused.
His father didn't stop there.
"I've always hoped that you'll be happy and find love one day, Jace. That's what every parent wants for their children I assume…Just don't concern yourself with what others think about you rather be honest to yourself and follow your heart. It doesn't matter who the person is that you'll fall in love with. I'm sure he…unhh...or she will make you happy."
With that Michael Wayland left his sons room.
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Jace stared at the door.
Did his father know something?
Why would he say he or she?
Jace didn't know what to think of this.
But if his dad knew shouldn't he be angry with him or disappointed?
He didn't seem like that at all.
Jace was confused.
This whole day had been a mess and it kept getting more confusing and messy as the day went on.
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And he couldn't stop thinking about Alec Lightwood.
His dark hair, his smile, his eyes.
Jace shook himself disgusted.
Why did it have to be him?
Couldn't Magnus Bane be the only one who was united with Lightwood?
That would certainly mend all his problems.
He still felt incredibly bad for punching Alec.
Which was a novelty for him. He never felt bad for hurting anybody.
He had fights with people on a daily bases and more than just once these verbal fights turned into physical ones.
But for some odd reason he felt as if he had to protect Alec.
And what made it even worse was that he felt attracted to him.
He - Jace Wayland.
Attracted to a man.
What was happening to him? It felt as if the world was turning upside down.
He should sleep with a girl to get these unwelcome ideas and images out of his head.
Seriously who could think of men as more attractive than women?
Jace didn't understand how a man could kiss another men much less sleep with another men.
That was just so wrong and disgusting.
Than why on earth did he want to kiss Alec?
Just thinking about it made his legs wobbly.
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It didn't take long until someone knocked at Jace's door again.
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He opened it, though he still couldn't get the picture of Alec out of his head and found himself looking into Clary's eyes.
So now you've met the parents - and the brother :)
I hope you like where this story is going so far.
Who else is worried about the release of City of Heavenly Fire?
I just desperately hope that nobody I care about gets killed off (Pleeease don't kill Malec !)