Hi people! Sorry this took me a little longer to post...I am having some trouble getting things down. I hope the next chapter goes better but so far, I can't think of anything to write. So if anyone has any suggestions for me about things to do in college, let me know - please! Hope you enjoy this chapter and let me know what you think.

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Chapter 11:

Chapter Songs:

It's Time by Imagine Dragons

1901 by Phoenix

My Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Jace singing)

Dead in the Water by Ellie Goulding

Jace:

It's here. Today is Graduation Day. I think back to just a few years ago and realize how much I've turned my life around. I was always in trouble. Skipping school, always getting drunk, which led to the fighting. I was hanging with a very rough crowd and had no hope of any kind of future. Until the day I met Clary. She's turned me around so completely. She saved me more than she'll ever know.

Clary….Clary and I have something special. Isabelle thinks what we have is magical. I don't know about that, but we do share the same extremely rare blood type and she has one of my kidneys. My kidney is keeping her alive and healthy. God, I love that girl!

Clary is coming to the ceremony with her mom and Luke while I'm going with my family. I wish I could see her before the ceremony, but I guess I'll have to wait until after when we all go to Magnus' parents for a graduation dinner and then to Aline's big graduation party. We're only going for a little while and then the six of us are meeting up with Alec and Magnus and going to the new house to spend our first night together as housemates. We all moved our things in this week in between finishing high school and getting ready for graduation.

We pull into the school parking lot and Isabelle and I head to the student section while our parents take a seat with Clary's mom and Luke. We wander around until we find our seats, the whole time I'm looking for a certain red head, but haven't found her yet. I'm seated next to Isabelle and some girl whose name I can't remember. Simon is sitting on the other side of Isabelle since he is also an L. And then I see her. She's squeezing past some people to get to her seat a few rows in front of me. Once she sits down, she turns around and scans the crowd of students all wearing their black graduation gowns until her bright green eyes lock with mine. She smiles a soft smile and waves. I grin back at her and wink. She mouths 'I love you' and I swear I want to grab her right now and kiss the living shit out of her but the principal just took the stage. I hold up two fingers to show her I do too and she turns back around to watch the stage.

The principal, Mr. Hodge, clears his throat and launches into his welcome speech. The valedictorian then comes on stage and goes on and on about what high school means to him and what our futures hold for us. I take this time to look around at all the faces I can see. I'm sitting here right now about to be called to receive my high school diploma and it's all because of Clary. That tiny little red head has given me this life. My family is happy and stronger than ever, I'm going to college, which was definitely not in my future a year ago, and I have the best friends any one could ask for and the best part is Clary. She has no clue how influential she has been to all of us. I focus back on the ceremony when I finally hear names being called and one by one, each student makes their way up to the stage to receive a hand shake and their diploma.

'Clarissa Fray'

Clary turns a shade of red at the mention of her given name and walks up to the stage. When she shakes hands with Mr. Hodge, the entire crowd claps and cheers for her. She turns with wide eyes as she takes in all the noise. I stand up clapping and Isabelle and Simon follow. Soon every student and every member of the audience is standing and clapping for Clary. She stands there with her mouth hanging open and tears in her eyes. And then she graces us with one of her most dazzling smiles and walks off the stage. The crowd settles down and the rest of us get called. Once backstage, I see her surrounded by our classmates hugging her and congratulating her. When she sees me, she lunges at me and I catch her around the waist and swing her around.

"Jace, that was amazing. I was so shocked." she breathes.

I smile and kiss her chastely on the mouth. "You've made quite the impression on so many people, baby."

"But why? I'm not anything special." she says confusion taking over her face.

"Oh but you are. You just got a standing ovation from over 500 people in there. Face it, baby. You're special and you're mine." I tell her as the teachers gather us together to form a line. We all file back into the auditorium and when everyone is in, we count down and throw our caps in the air. I pull Clary close and kiss her passionately. "We did it baby!"

She smiles so big and throws her arms around my neck. Isabelle and Simon hug us and then Jordan and Maia do the same. Soon we form a group hug before going out to find our families.

"I just want to say one thing. You guys are my best friends and I love each and every one of you. Thank you for accepting me into your group and making me feel like I belong with you. And I am beyond excited to start this next journey with all of you." Clary says to us as we all hug.

"We all love you too, Clary. You definitely belong with us. Now let's go celebrate!" Isabelle declares and we all head to our families who are waiting for us. We take pictures with each other and with our families to commemorate this day in our lives. After all the pictures, we leave the auditorium and this time I don't let Clary go. She's riding with me.

Magnus' parents have invited us all over to their house for a graduation meal so we all head over there with our families. Mrs. Bane catered a meal to feed us and it was delicious. The girls leave early to get ready for Aline's graduation party and me and the guys hang out for a while. We agree to meet at the new house around 11:00 for our first night and the three of us leave to pick up our girls.

At 6:00, the girls emerge from Isabelle's room freshly changed and looking ready to party. Clary has on a short, black dress with spaghetti straps and black high heels. She takes my breath away every single time.

Aline's party this time is at her huge estate. The grounds are covered in twinkling lights and lanterns hanging from every tree in the massive yard and pool area. Loud music pulses and throngs of people are dancing all around. Our entire school looks like they have come tonight to celebrate our graduation. I idly wonder what Aline will do with herself after this. No more over-the-top parties to throw.

Clary and I mingle with the party-goers. Well Clary mingles while I just keep her tight to my side. She is so friendly with everyone she talks to and they all seem genuine with her. She amazes me even more. The standing ovation she received at graduation was incredible. I've never felt prouder to be her man.

"I'm going to miss this kind of stuff." she says as we have a moment to ourselves. "I don't think college parties will be quite like this. This is more intimate I think, but what do I know." she grins at me.

"I think you're right. I've heard college parties get a little wild and there's always drinking involved." I say thinking how I would feel at one of those kinds pf parties with alcohol all around me. I'm not an alcoholic by any means but it was a coping mechanism of sorts and I don't know how I would do with that kind of temptation.

Her fingers smooth out the line in between my brows. "Hey. It'll be okay. I have no desire to go to those kinds of parties. I like intimate. We'll be fine, Jace." She can always read me. She knows exactly how I'm feeling. I smile at her.

"Of course we will, baby. I love you."

"And I love you. Now, come on. Let's go and dance for a while and then we'll find the others and see if they're ready to go home." she says pulling me towards the hoard of dancers. She stops and faces me and I pull her against me.

"I really like the sound of that. Home." I tell her as we move around the people dancing near us.

She giggles and pulls me closer to her. "I love the sound of that." And then she kisses me, her tongue gliding in my mouth and stroking mine. She has some mad kissing skills. I moan into her mouth and pull back to look down at her.

"You drive me crazy, you know that? When you kiss me like that, I can't think straight. I want to take you right here." I whisper in her ear.

"Well, I think that might scare everyone if you were to take me right here. But you are more than welcome to take me in any way you please when we get home."

I growl and she laughs lightly. We continue to dance and occasionally kiss until around 10:30. We decide to find the others to go to our new home. As we walk around trying to find everyone, Aline stops us.

"Clary and Jace, I'm so glad you came tonight. I want to apologize to both of you for what happened earlier in the year. Clary, you are probably the nicest person I have ever met and I hope the two of you have the best of luck. I hope we will see each other again someday. Jace, you've got a good one here. Don't let her go."

"Thank you Aline. Good luck to you as well. I'm sure we'll see each other again." Clary, ever gracious, replies to Aline's words. Clary glances at me and I clear my throat.

"Yes, Aline. Good luck." I tell her. Clary squeezes my hand and Aline, giving us one more smile, turns and walks away from us.

I look at Clary with my eyebrows raised. "See? She's not so bad." Clary says with an angelic smile. I shake my head and we finally spot Isabelle and Simon. They see us and nod their heads. Jordan and Maia come up beside us and we all walk out of our last high school party ever.

"Well, we're officially done with high school. I don't know how that makes me feel." Isabelle says as we near our cars.

"I know. It just seems so unreal." Maia remarks.

"Let's not harp on this any longer. I for one am glad high school is over and we're starting college. Alec and Magnus are waiting for us. Let's go." Jordan says taking Maia's hand and leading her to the car. We all get in and drive to our house.

The girls go and change out of their dresses and me and the guys head to the kitchen where Alec and Magnus are gathering things to make s'mores.

"We're making s'mores!" Magnus announces with happiness. We go out back and start a fire in the newly completed fire pit. A few minutes later, we are joined by the girls. We all take seats around the fire and Magnus plops all the makings of s'mores in front of us.

"S'mores!" he shrieks and the girls squeal. I hand Clary a stick with a marshmallow on the end and we lean them over the fire making small talk with our friends. When the marshmallow is cooked enough, I make her a s'more and hand it to her. Part of it drips down her chin. I lean over and kiss the remains off. She giggles and we continue sitting together until all the s'mores have been eaten. Alec dowses the fire and we all make our way to our bedroom for our first night together where I make sweet love to my girl.

~o.O.o~

Clary:

We've been living all together for the last few weeks and it has been amazing. Each couple takes a night to cook something and then on the weekends we all pitch in and grill something out. We all start school in about a month and I think we are all ready to start that phase in our lives.

I get out of the shower and after drying off I put on my pajamas and go back to my room where Jace is messing around with his guitar. I lean against the doorframe and watch him for a second, drinking him in. He's propped up against the headboard and is strumming a soft melody. He looks up at me and smiles a crooked smile.

"Why are you way over there? Get your sexy ass over here." he says with a smirk. I laugh and close and lock the door before making my way over to sit in front of him on the bed. I lean over his guitar and kiss him gently on the mouth. I pull back and move a curl off of his forehead.

"Will you play me something?" I ask when I settle back to sit cross-legged in front of him. He smiles and reaches out for me and caresses my face.

"What do you want to hear?" he ask softly.

I shrug. "It doesn't matter to me. I just love to watch you play." I tell him and kiss his palm. He stares at me for a beat and then kisses me softly.

"I love you, Clary." he says, his voice slightly rough. My heart swells at the look in his eyes.

"I love you, too. So much." I whisper. He leans back against the bed and with his eyes still burning into mine, he begins playing.

When I see your smile….tears roll down my face.

I can't replace….and now that I'm stronger

I have figured out….how this world turns cold

And it breaks through my soul, and I know I'll find….

Deep inside me….I can be the one.

I will never let you fall….I'll stand up with you forever.

I'll be there for you through it all….even if saving you sends me to heaven.

It's okay….it's okay….it's okayyyy….

Seasons are changing….and waves are crashing….and stars are falling all for us

Days grow longer….and nights grow shorter

I can show you I'll be the one.

I will never let you fall….I'll stand up with you forever.

I'll be there for you through it all….even if saving you sends me to heaven.

Cause you're my….you're myyyy….my true love, my whole heart

Please don't throw that away….

Cause I'm here….for you.

Please don't walk away….and please tell me you'll stay!

Who-a-o….stay….who-a-o

Use me as you will….pull my strings just for a thrill

And I know I'll be okay….though my skies are turning grey

I will never let you fall….I'll stand up with you forever.

I'll be there for you through it all….even if saving you sends me to heaven.

I sit there staring into Jace's eyes wondering how I got such an incredible wonderful guy that loves me so much. As he sang to me, he never took his eyes off of me. He sits his guitar down on the floor and leans over and pulls me to him. I settle in between his legs as he holds me tight.

"How was that, baby?" he asks softly, his breath tickling my ear.

"That was perfect. Just like you. I don't think I could be happier than I am right now." I turn in his lap and straddle his thighs. "You have made everything I have ever dreamed come true. Did you know that?" I ask cocking my head to the side and caressing his face. "What I feel for you is so strong and I wish I could tell you but I can't. Sometimes it's actually painful how much I love you." I brush my lips against his and run my tongue along his bottom lip. He parts his lips and I stroke my tongue inside his mouth. He lets out a low growl and his hands tighten around my hips. I kiss him breathless like he does me so often. When we pull back for air, he presses his forehead to mine and catches his breath.

"God, I love you, too, baby. Now I think it's time I show you just how much." he says and flips me until I am pinned under him. He then begins taking my pajamas off slowly and sensually while kissing my jaw and neck, making his way down to my breasts.

A small gasp escapes my lips as his mouth takes in one of my nipples. His hand continue exploring down my body. I reach the hem of his shirt and pull. Jace's mouth leaves my body long enough to pull his shirt off the rest of the way. His shorts are the next to go. Once we are both completely naked, he stops and looks down at me. His fingers stroke down my cheek as his eyes bore into mine. He doesn't say anything, but I can see all the love he feels for me with just that look. I pull his mouth back to mine and kiss him like I need his air in order to breathe, which is exactly how I feel. Without stopping the kiss, he gently pushes into me and begins rocking in and out slowly. I clutch onto him tighter and wrap my legs around his hips. His lips trace a line from my ear to my collarbone. I can feel his tongue licking and sucking where my shoulder and neck meet.

"I love how you taste, baby." he whispers against my neck and I shiver under him. I dig my nails into his shoulder and bite down gently on his pulse point on his neck. He continues the slow rhythm until I feel the buildup low in my belly. I clench around him and he quickens his pace until I can't take anymore.

"Jace…." I gasp as I shatter all around him. He pushes into me a few more times and then he shudders and collapses on top of me whispering my name over and over again.

We lie like this for a while, catching our breath before rolling together onto our sides. He always makes sure to stay in me as long as he can because he knows how I love to feel him. We stare at each other for what seems like eternity just taking in everything about each other. There's no way I could ever feel like this with anyone else. I have found my matching puzzle piece. The piece that fits me perfectly and makes me whole. Jace is my whole.

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