I've decided to keep writing a little bit after this story is done, which, by the way, should be ending fairly soon, I believe that this is the last chapter, and the next will be an epilogue. Maaaaaaaybe a bonus chapter, if you guys tell me you want it...

Aftr this, I'm thinking about doing a series of x readers (yeah, you know, the ones where you substitute y/n for your name) because I personally love them, and I can't find enough of them anywhere! If you want knew from a certain book or movie, just let me know! Follow me so you know when I release the first one (which might be a while, I don't know when I may have more time)


CLARY POV

Standing here, I felt all nostalgic.

Isabelle's big wedding day.

I vowed to myself not to cry, but I didn't keep that vow. It was, as I said, nostalgic. I remembered when I first met Isabelle, when Isabelle first met Simon, when they first dated, and when Isabelle showed me her ring. And now, there's this.

Being a bridesmaid for her, that was definitely something I was honoured to do, be there for my best friend, like it had been for years now, as she's been doing for me. I couldn't ask for a better friend.

I loathed wearing dresses at that point, but for Isabelle, I'd do it. The ones she picked for the bridesmaids, they were a beautiful silky violet, the dresses reaching to the ground. I put mine on, and admired how it looked with the makeup, which I decided to keep very little of on my face. It complimented the few strands of red hair that was framed by my face, the rest of it coiled a top of my head. Isabelle had done a good job choosing the make up artist.

"You ready?" I asked Isabelle, who was nervously biting on her lip. We were getting ready to walk the aisle.

"Not at all," she laughed half heartedly. "I'm just worried that I might make a mistake, or that Simon might leave me now, or—"

"Isabelle! Simon will most definitely not leave you. Do you see how that man looks at you?"

She blushed, and opened her mouth to say something, but the music started. I waved to her, seeing as it was my turn to walk down, arm in arm with Jace.

"You look absolutely stunning, Clary," Jace whispered under his breath.

"As do you." I replied, as we stopped walking, and untwined our arms; I stepped next to the rest of Isabelle's bridesmaids, Helen and Maia.

And then Isabelle stepped onto the isle.


ISABELLE POV

Taking a deep breath, I walked onto the aisle. The sun glinted off of my dress; it had one strap, reaching right down to my feet. It wasn't all that poofy or frilly, but instead, it mostly clung to me, except for where it spread by my feet.

I grasped onto my dad's arm, who seemed like he might've been crying. My eyes flickered up to his.

But as soon as I laid eyes on Simon, he was all I could see.


JACE POV

I paced back and forth near the corner of the room, feeling a velvet box in my pocket.

"You know, you have to ask her tonight."

I spun around as I heard the voice. Isabelle was standing there, facing me.

"I know. I just...what if this isn't the right time, Isabelle? What if it's too soon, or too sudden?" I looked to the ground, scanning the carpeted floor.

"You don't need to fret over that. She expects it, you know, and the longer you wait...the more it'll drive you both crazy."

"I...should I?" I tore my gaze away from my feet to Isabelle.

"Yes, please! It's my wedding day! Is there really a better day than her best friend's wedding day?"

"...I guess not. Thanks, Isabelle."

Isabelle nodded, and left me alone.

This is it.

Tonight.

Tonight, I'll propose.

I'll propose to Clary Fray.

My love.


CLARY POV

I was walking past the bathroom when I noticed Isabelle and Jace, talking. He looked really worried, or...nervous? I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

I walked towards them. If there was something wrong, I could help. I didnt want something worrying Isabelle on this day.

Isabelle walked away, though, but Jace still stood there, deep in thought.

"Jace?" I asked, putting a hand on him shoulder.

"Oh! Uh, hi, Clary..." He seemed surprised. I raised an eyebrow, silently questioning if anything was wrong. Jace simply shook his head. It didn't satisfy me, I knew there was something in his mind, but I didn't push the topic. If he wanted me to know, that's when I'll know.

"Oh, uh, Clary, I..." Jace let go of my hand, and ran up from the back of the room, to the front. He stepped on the raised platform there, and grabbed a mic.

"So I've made mistakes before," Jace began. I wonder what this was about. "But none were as bad as when I messed up big time with my girlfriend. I always loved her, I still love her, and I always will. And I'm grateful that she gave me a second chance...many 'second chances', actually, and I'm grateful that she can put up with my egoistic self. I'm grateful to you, Clary."

The crowd around me parted to the sides of the room, allowing me to walk to Jace. He set the mic down on the floor...and got on one knee, pulling a small, velvet box from his pocket.

My heart was pounding, slamming against my rib cage. I covered my mouth with my hand, eyes brimming with tears. I grinned, from ear to ear.

"Clarissa Adele Fray, I want—no, I need—to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you, Clary. Will you do me the honour of marrying me?"

I jumped up onto the platform and wrapped my arms around his neck. "YES! Jace, yes, OF COURSE!" I shouted. He slipped the ring onto my finger.

And then I kissed him.

We could hear wolf whistles, mostly from our friends, but we didn't care. Right now?

It was only Jace and me.

And we were the centre of the world.


AND THAT WRAPS IT UP! I still have an epilogue planned, don't worry! I still can't believe this is the end! I remember when I first started Falling Hard...and now here we are. Thank you, guys.

Also, sorry for the terrible writing about love and stuff...it's super hard for me to write about kissing and dating, because I've never dated, I've never been on a date, I don't even have a crush...well, mind fictional characters. Jace Herondale set the bar way too high up for me...*hahahahahahahahahahaha...okay...I know...forever single...how nice...*

Drop a comment? Thanks guys! It's been a wonderful journey. I'll try to get the epilogue done soon.