Disclaimer: Unfortunately I do not own any of these characters They all belong to the amazing Cassandra Clare.

Jace P.O.V

I walked up the steps and hesitated in front of Izzy's room. I knew I had to talk to her, but she was making things so difficult to get closer to Clary. If I couldn't make friends with Clary's best friends, then things would get pretty awkward. I knocked firmly on Isabel's door and I waited about a minute until I heard a faint, "Come in."

I took a deep breath, squared my shoulders, and entered the room. "Oh, it's you," was the cheery welcome I received.

I closed the door quietly and surveyed the room. There were clothes everywhere so I had no idea where to stand. I just stood awkwardly by the door and without even thinking blurted out, "Look, I just wanted to know why you don't like me." I'm normally so calm around girls, but this was concerning Clary, so I was so nervous about getting things right.

Izzy looked at me incredulously, "Why do you assume I don't like you?"

I shook my head confused, "Well it's kind of obvious. The first day I met you, I could tell you weren't going to let Clary out of your sight. But when you were having such a good time at the bonfire, I figured we were all good."

"Wouldn't you do the same thing after everything Clary has been through? I know she told you what happened and if you think that for one second that I'm going to let you hurt Clary, than think again. Because…" Isabel trailed off when she saw my furious expression.

This time it was my turn to look incredulous, "Do you really think I'd hurt her? It may be hard for you to believe, but I truly care about Clary! If you're too stubborn to open your eyes and see that I make her happy, then you're not a very good friend. Tell me that she's still as sad as she was when you guys got here. Tell me that she hasn't changed since you guys arrived."

Silence. Isabel had nothing to say because she knew I was right. She was fuming because she couldn't prove me wrong, but why would she want to? I was making Clary happy, and that was the whole point of their trip right? I waited for her to say something, but she was turned away from me so I couldn't see the emotions crossing her face. I could however, see her clench her jaw, trying not to let anything show. As I was about to turn around and leave Isabel turned around and stared me down.

"All I want is for Clary to be safe and happy," Isabel said, "I'm not stupid, I can see that Clary's been a lot happier since she met you, but I'm warning you, don't hurt her. You weren't there when she was crying her eyes out every night since the accident because her nightmares wouldn't stop. You weren't there when the light in her eyes got dimmer and dimmer everyday because she didn't see the point anymore. It killed me everyday to see her in so much pain and I also made a promise to never let her get hurt again. I'm trusting you Jace, so don't screw this up," Isabel said, her breathing slightly irregular.

"I promise on my life that I will not hurt Clary. I will do everything in my power to make sure her life is full of nothing but happy moments. I honestly think that I may be falling for her. I know this sounds kind of weird, but since you're her best friend, can I have you're blessing to continue going out with her?" I asked, my heart beating a million miles a minute. I've never felt this way about a girl and I wanted to make sure I did it right.

Isabel looked slightly surprised, but recovered quickly and gave a small smile, "Jace, I give you my blessing to continue going out with Clary." I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and smiled.

"So we're okay now?" I asked.

"Yeah," Izzy said, rolling her eyes, "We're good. Just remember, don't hurt her, I can have a sharpened stiletto ready at any moment."

I nodded solemnly and shook her hand to make it official. I turned to leave, but she stopped me before I could leave. "She's never liked anyone this much before. And every since Jonah, she's kept her heart closed to everybody. Don't break her heart Jace," Izzy said seriously. I nodded again and left the room. This time, she let me. Now Izzy and Clary weren't the only ones to make promises. I promise to be there for Clary at all times and never let her get hurt.

Clary P.O.V

"Well, I don't hear any yelling," I said.

"I don't know what you're worried about! Everything will go just fine, you are so dramatic sometimes," Mia said rolling her eyes.

"I'm dramatic?" I asked incredulously, "You are the queen of drama! Do you remember the last time you broke a nail? You made us go to five different stores before we found a cheetah colored nail set. And even then you didn't buy it because you said that the cashier gave you a dirty look."

"Hey it was a nail crisis! What was I supposed to do? Walk around with a chipped nail, I think not," Mia defended.

I laughed, "I even remember the poem you came up with:

I broke a nail

I feel so pail

It makes me want to wail

Because I broke a nail

Mia was about to respond when Jace came down the stairs. "Ummm, what did I just walk into?" He asked.

Mia blushed and looked away. "Oh, I was just saying that…" I started.

"Adflmrhknfkdf! Don't say one word!" Mia yelled, running over to clamp a hand over my mouth. I giggled behind her hand and waited for her to take her hand away. Jace shook his head and sat down on the floor next to my head.

"So how did things go?" I asked.

"Great," Jace said, taking my hand, "Izzy and I see eye to eye now. I'm sure she'll be down in a minute."

"What did you guys talk about?" Mia asked, raising an eyebrow, yet another person who could do that!

Jace saw me frowning and gave me a little nudge. He also raised an eye brow at me and I sighed aloud. "Really!" I exclaimed, "Can everyone raise one eyebrow except me?"

"Oh, Clary," Izzy said coming down the stairs, "When are you going to get over that?" Jace smiled at me and alternated putting one eye brow up, then the other. I stuck my tongue out at him and redirected my attention to Izzy even though he looked so adorable when he did that.

Izzy took one look at me and sighed as she sat on the love seat across from me. "Okay, okay, I'm sorry. I admit, I was a bit dramatic," Izzy admitted.

"A bit?" I asked, trying to raise an eye brow and failing epically. Mia started giggling and Izzy was trying to hide a smile. Jace tried to cover up his laugh by coughing into his hand so I gave in and soon I was shaking with laughter. It felt so good to just be with friends and laugh together. Once everyone calmed down I sat up and decided to get lunch going.

"Where do you think you're going?" Jace asked, sitting on the couch and hoisting me onto his lap.

"I figured I'd start lunch," I said.

"Well, I was going to take you out to lunch, but since you are injured why don't I make us all some lunch?" Jace asked, looking at everyone for confirmation.

"You can cook now too?" I asked, "Jace Herondale, you are starting to sound too good to be true."

"I know the basics," he defended.

"Okay, let's go, I'll help," Mia said, leading the way to the kitchen.

"No Izzy you cannot help," I said before she could say anything, "I think we've had enough of your cooking to last us a lifetime." Izzy scowled at me and turned on the TV.

"Actually Clary, I think Sunshine needs to use the facilities, if you know what I mean," Mia said from the kitchen.

"Hey don't look at me," Izzy said, "You're the one that wanted a dog."

"Can you at least go up stairs and grab me some clothes?" I asked her.

"Oh, fine," Izzy huffed as she went up the stairs. I got up and stretched my soar muscles. I groaned and tried walking. It didn't hurt as much as I thought it would, but it was bearable.

Jace came into the room and pouted, "Don't tell me you're going to put on clothes? I think I'd prefer if you stayed like this every time you're around me." He put his hands on my hips and pulled me close.

"Even when I look like this?" I asked.

"No matter how you look, you'll always look beautiful to me," Jace whispered in my ear. I shivered as he kissed the sensitive spot behind my ear and turned my head so I could capture his lips with mine.

We had just barely started kissing when Izzy interrupted us. "You know," she said, "Just because I approve doesn't mean you can suck face every time you're alone." I was started to pull away, blushing a deep red, but Jace pulled me even closer and kissed me even slower for Izzy's benefit. Izzy started fake gagging so I sparred her and pushed Jace away.

"Down boy," I said smiling. He grinned back and walked back into the kitchen. Izzy handed me shorts and a loose t-shirt which I slipped on over my bathing suit.

"I'll be back in a bit," I called out.

"Wait, do you want me to go with you Clary?" Izzy asked.

"No, I'll be fine. I'll probably be gone for ten minutes, fifteen tops," I replied.

"Okay, have fun," Izzy said sarcastically. I grabbed Sunshine's leash, my phone, and we were out in the blazing heat. I squinted at the sudden glare and looked down. Sunshine ran around my feet, and then pounded off, yanking me with him. I pulled back on the leash and he obeyed by slowing down. I wasn't quite ready to chase him yet. Even though it was insanely hot, it felt good to walk out my soar muscles.

Sunshine had us walk down three streets before he found a suitable tree to pee on. I looked at him, waiting for him to finish, but he looked at me pointedly and didn't continue his business until I looked away. "Well someone's, very modest," I muttered before turning away. I felt my phone vibrate and took it out. I immediately opened it and put it against my ear.

"Hey, what took you so long?" I asked.

"Well I figured I'd give you some time to settle in before I called," I heard Jonathon say.

"Well I'm glad you called. Everything is going great here," I said.

"Are you sure? How have the nightmares been?" He asked, concerned.

I sighed, "I'm fine! To be honest, I'm the happiest I've ever been in a long time."

There was a slight pause, and then Jon finally spoke, "What changed? We did everything possible to make you happy. What's so different over in L.A that's responsible for this? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy you're finally happy again, but what changed?"

"Well," I said hesitant to tell him about Jace, "It's not so much a what, as a he." There was an even longer pause on the other end, then a big sigh.

"Ummm, Jon, you okay?" I asked nervously.

"Yeah," he said quietly, "Tell me about him." I smiled to myself and talked on and on about Jace. I told him how we met and how we connected instantly. I told him how he was like the sun, illuminating my life, and bringing me back to myself.

"He's shown me how to believe again and it just feels so right to be with him. I know we just met, but I feel like I've known him for years. I'm tired of holding onto Jonah, it's time to move on," I finished. I realized that, that was the first time I'd actually said that I was moving on. Thinking about it, I felt bad that I haven't been thinking of Jonah so much. However, its better this way and I will always remember the time we spent together, but it is officially time to move on and I feel good about it.

"Well, I'm really glad you're happy and you sound like you have everything under control, but just in case, I think I should stop by and see for myself," Jon said.

"What?!" I yelled, making Sunshine jump.

"Well," Jon started, "we were planning on coming to visit you guys, but just for a few days."

"What do you mean we?" I asked.

"Simon, Alec, Magnus, and me," Jon said.

"And when are you planning on arriving?" I asked.

"Tomorrow," Jon said, managing to sound sheepish.

"Fine," I said, "but you better not embarrass me and if you must tell mom, then tell her, but don't make such a big deal out of it."

"Okay, fine, but you don't have to sound so happy to see me," Jon said, sarcasm audible even over the phone.

"Oh, you know I'm happy, but things are going so good right now, so you guys better not ruin it!" I exclaimed.

"We won't, I promise," Jon said sincerely.

"Okay, well I got to go, Sunshine is ready to go home," I said.

"Sunshine?" Jon asked.

"Don't worry, you two will get acquainted when you get here tomorrow," I assured him.

"Okay, can't wait to see you," Jon said, "And Clary, I'm really glad your happy."

I smiled to myself and said, "Yeah, me too." I hung up and saw that Sunshine was sitting at my feet.

"Sorry I took so long boy," I told him. I looked at the poor tree he urinated on and was glad he did not go number two because I forgot to bring a bag.

"Okay, let's go," I told him, tugging a little on the leash so he would get his lazy butt up. As we were walking back I heard a voice that I had not heard since the bon fire and I was hoping it would stay that way.

A/N: So who did Clary run into? Hopefully its not that hard to guess. Are you guy's glad the guys are dropping in? Give me some feed back on how they will respond to Jace! Please review! It gets my creative juices flowing!