Sitting on my surfboard, being swayed gently by the passing waves, I watched Clary while she laid on her towel on the beach, she seemed so at peace, a smile resting on her lips as she soaked in the rays of the sun, a book cemented in her hands. She wore the black Victoria Secret bikini I'd bought her, her ray ban sunglasses rested on her head, with her gorgeous fiery red hair pulled back into a ponytail, she was perfection.
Clary and I have been at the beach for three days now, and it has been the best vacation I've ever been on. We've been to the beach every day, I'm learning to surf and Clary who's skin is as white as freshly fallen snow, is starting to get a tan. Clary seems much more relaxed being down here; she hasn't had any nightmares, or any anxiety attacks, which makes this vacation all the more worth it.
The last few nights we've spent at the boardwalk, playing games, going on rides, and just walking around enjoying the cool night air. Tonight, though, I had something different planned, I've been searching the internet and asking a few of the locals for various things to do around here, everyone's suggestions all involved the bar scene, which wasn't exactly what I was going for so, I called Magnus for suggestions.
Magnus suggested club Arcana, a new nightclub that his friend Ragnor opened. Ragnor owns Pandemonium in New York, which we frequented often, so this must be a decent nightclub, I remember thinking to myself. Magnus also told me that tonight was their karaoke night, one thing Clary didn't know about me was that I could sing really well, so I thought this would be a pleasant surprise for her.
Paddling to shore I hopped off my board and made my way to my beauty in the sand, making my way towards her, I caught sight of a strange white haired boy staring at her a few feet away, I immediately got a strange gut feeling that he was a threat. Running up to Clary I plopped my butt in the sand next to her and slung my arm over her shoulders. Clary shrieked almost jumping out of her skin. Clearly, she hadn't seen me coming.
"JACE! You scared me half to death!" Clary yelled slapping my chest and pursing her lips at me.
"I'm sorry, I thought you saw me running up," I said stealing a kiss from her pursed lips. Clary smiled and shook her head at me and leaned closer to me.
"So, I've got a surprise for you tonight," I said kissing Clary's face and leaning back on my elbows in the sand.
"Should I bother trying to ask what said surprise is?" Clary asked eyeing me skeptically.
"Nope," I said popping the p, smirking like mad.
"Fine!" Clary said exasperated but smiling nonetheless.
"Come on, let's go back to the hotel and get dressed," I said standing up and holding my hand out to Clary.
Clary grabbed hold of my hand, and I lifted her to her feet. Together we collected all of our stuff off the beach and started our walk back to the hotel. As we were walking hand in hand through the sand, I saw the same white haired kid from before watching us leave. 'Maybe I'm just paranoid.' I thought to myself; he could just be people watching or just think Clary's hot, shaking my head I decided to ignore the gut feeling I was getting and just enjoy the rest of our vacation. We finally got away from the drama, no need to go looking for more.
Getting back to our room, Clary and I took a quick shower, well it was supposed to be quick. After turning on the shower and stepping inside, I watched as Clary began to slip out of her bathing suit, and step under the warm stream of water. I couldn't resist myself as I walked up behind her and started kissing her neck. Running my hands around her waist and up her stomach I gently kneaded each of her breasts slowly, pulling and lightly pinching her budded pink nipples. Slowly I kissed her neck to her shoulders still massaging her breasts, I turned her around and assaulted her lips hungrily pushing her against the cold tiled shower wall. Gripping each of her wrists and lifting them above her head holding them there with one hand, I moved back down her neck to her chest and finally her breasts, I began licking and sucking her right nipple while looking into her face, a look of pure bliss etched on her face. I moved from one breast to the other giving it the same attention, then slowly moved down her body kissing, licking and nibbling at her toned stomach as I went. Finally reaching her sweet spot, I began to suck and lick her feverishly, eliciting moans and whimpers from the gorgeous redhead above me, turning me on more and more.
After bringing Clary to her first orgasm, I rose to my feet and lifted her under her knees, wrapping her legs around me I slowly slid into her, while kissing her passionately at the same time. I moved slowly, savoring the feel of her wrapped around me, gently rocking against me in time with me, groaning each time she rolled her hips into me as I pushed into her, felt like heaven.
~25 minutes later~
The water was just starting to turn cold when Clary and I finally exited the shower. Still coming down for our euphoric highs, Clary stumbled slightly, having to catch herself on the bathroom sink. Making my usual smug smirk appear on my face. I exited the bathroom a towel wrapped around my waist. Making my way to the closet, I pulled out the dress I'd bought for Clary for tonight, along with my tight white button down shirt and my tight dark blue jeans.
Clary entered the bedroom, her hair was blown out and lightly curled, her makeup a dark winged eyeliner, mascara silver, and white eyeshadow, and bright red lipstick. She looked stunning, and she hadn't even put the dress on yet. Clary caught me staring and smirked, and eyed me in return, she would be the death of me, or we'd never make it out of this hotel room if she continued to look at me like that. Clearing my throat I looked away, turning slightly red avoiding eye contact with her.
"Is that bag for me?" Clary asked eyeing the bag in my hand suspiciously.
"Yeah, I bought your dress for tonight, I hope that's okay," I said giving her the dress bag.
As Clary opened the bag, her mouth popped open in surprise. Inside was a beautiful white chiffon shift mini dress with long slip sleeves, with a black leather belt that wraps around her waist.
"Jace! This dress is gorgeous, when did you get such good taste?" Clary giggled.
"I just pick out what I'd enjoy seeing you wear, I just hope and pray you like them," I said honestly.
"Well, I Love It! It's beautiful, and I have the perfect black ankle boots to go with this!" Clary said excitedly running back into the bathroom to change.
Turning around to get ready, I pulled my pants on and started pulling my shirt on when I remembered the black box sitting in my pocket. Clary's anniversary present sat heavy in my pocket; I wondered nervously if she'd wear it and if she'd like it. Finishing buttoning my shirt, I made my way over to the bathroom door and knocked lightly.
"Clary?" I said to the closed door.
"Jace, I'm pretty sure you've seen it all, just come in." Clary laughed through the door,
Opening the door, Clary was wearing the dress and buckling the belt in place. She was breathtaking, the dress ended mid thigh and was left open to show just the right amount of cleavage to still be sexy without being whoreish.
"So, what's up?" Clary asked turning around to face me.
"Oh, I ... uh... I have one more thing to give you before we head out." I said ringing my hands.
"Ok?" Clary questioned.
Walking up to Clary I pulled the long black box out of my pocket and opened it in front of her. Sitting on the velvet inside the box was a platinum painted black, and diamond rose flower pendant necklace.
Clary gasped, and her eyes filled with tears and she lightly ran her fingers across the necklace, looking into my eyes she broke into a huge smile and threw her arms around my neck kissing me passionately.
"I love it! Will you put it on for me?" Clary asked pulling away from the kiss, nodding I fastened the chain around her neck.
"Ok, are you ready to go?" I asked.
"Yeah, just let me grab my purse, and we can go," Clary said grabbing her white clutch bag and meeting me at the door.
Clary and I rode the elevator down to the car park, and walked to the car, before Clary could get in the 4Runner I stopped her. Clary looked at me funny, and I just smiled, pulling a blindfold from my pocket and secured it behind her head. I helped her into her seat and closed the door and got in the driver's seat.
It was about fifteen minutes before we arrived at Arcana, Clary fidgetted and begged the entire ride there for some semblance of a hint to where we were going tonight, but I didn't break and was still keeping the surprise. I parked the car and hopped out, walking to Clary's side of the car, I helped her down from the SUV and locked the doors. Grabbing Clary's hand we walked straight to the head of the line, I told the bouncer my name and explained that I'd be on the list as a guest of Ragnor. The bouncer checked his clipboard and pulled back the velvet rope for Clary and me to enter, snickering under his breath as Clary tripped over her foot walking towards the club door.
As we entered the club, there were all different colored lights flashing around the room, fog rolling around on the floor and music booming through the building, you could feel the vibrations through the floor. Clary smirked as I removed her blindfold, looking around the club I could hear her chuckle quietly as she slowly began to sway to the rhythm.
"A nightclub, Jace," Clary said smirking.
"Yep! But there's more; we've got to go to the back room, I've got one last surprise for you. So let's grab a couple of drinks and then we'll head back." I said
"Jace, I don't have ID how are we getting drinks?" Clary asked nervously.
"Taken care of. Don't worry, Please?" I pleaded with her.
Grabbing a few drinks, a beer for me and a malibu bay breeze for Clary, I tugged her towards the door to the back room. As we went through the door, we could faintly hear people singing off key and slurring their words. Maybe this wouldn't be as romantic as I'd hoped, but I would make the best of it and still try to make it special for Clary. Entering the back room, Clary saw that it was karaoke and her eyes lit up!
"Are we singing tonight?!" Clary asked excitedly.
"Well, I know I am. And you're more than welcome to sign up if you want." I said motioning towards the karaoke DJ.
"I think I will; this sounds like fun," Clary said walking to theDJ station to put her name on the roster.
After a few people and groups went up to sing the DJ finally announced that it was time for my song. I was nervous, to say the least, I really hope Clary likes the song I chose for her. Making my way on stage I winked at Clary and smiled, I nodded at the DJ, and my song began.
Through the dirt and the gravel
Through the years and the miles
Every road that you traveled
Through the tears and the smiles
Through the clear and the muddy
Through the thick and thin
The quiet nights, the howling wind
Through the good and the ugly
The blue and the black
To the ends of the Earth
To the moon and back
Through all of the words
The mean and the kind
Through the strings that unravel
And the ties that bind
From the crazy and the different
To the more of the same
From the coast is clear
To a hurricane
Yeah, I'll be right beside you
On a roll or off the tracks
To the ends of the Earth
To the moon and back
To the moon and back
Through the bitter and the sweet
The cold and the fire
Lonely cotton sheets
And the burning desire
Until our song is over
Til the stars all fade to black
I'm gonna love you
To the ends of the Earth
To the moon and back
Yeah, I'm gonna love you
All the way to the moon and back
To the moon and back
Everyone clapped as I ended my song and made my way off stage, I stopped briefly at the DJ station requesting to sing one more song, then made my way back to our table. Clary flung her arms around me and kissed me as tears streamed down her cheeks. Singing those lyrics I never took my eyes off of hers and poured as much love and emotion into the words as I could while I sang. Clary could apparently feel the intensity of the lyrics, which is just what I wanted. Next, the DJ called Clary to the stage; I was curious what she'd be singing.
Clary made her way on stage smiling wide. She winked at me as the music began to play. Strange I thought, maybe she was singing me a song too.
"This song, goes out to the love of my life" Clary said.
All my life I wondered
If anything was real
If happy ever after
Was something I should feel
I wasn't even lookin
But then you found me here
One more crack from broken
You made it all so clear
Now I feel Alive
I see sparks ignite
One look in your eyes
Is all it took to realize
My heart can fly
yeaaaahhh yeaaaaahh
My heart can fly
yeaaaahh yeaaaahhh
One look in your eyes
Is all it took to realize
My heart can fly
yeaaaahhh yeaaaaahh
My heart can fly
yeaaaahh yeaaaahhh
Locked away locked away
But you found the key
To be together
Fly away Fly away Fly away with me
Fine forever Happily
Now I feel Alive
I see sparks ignite
One look in your eyes
Is all it took to realize
My heart can fly
yeaaaahhh yeaaaaahh
My heart can fly
yeaaaahh yeaaaahhh
Ooohhh Ohhhh
My Heart My Heart My Heart
Can Flyyyyyy
Wow, was all I could think as Clary made her way towards me, I had no idea she could sing so beautifully. Clary and I embraced briefly and then sat sipping our drinks for a while listening to others, mostly butcher some of the greatest songs ever written. After about half an hour it was my turn to sing again for Clary, I chose another song by the same artist I sang last time, the lyrics were fitting to our situation.
I know, I know it, baby
Sounds like your day's been crazy
I just wanna hold ya
All the weight that's on your shoulders
Anything that's wrong
Let me, let me love it gone
Come on and trust me, honey
I can turn those raindrops sunny
Let me untie that tangle
Put on that kissing angel good morning song
Let me, let me love it gone
Little barefoot dancing
Little kissing in the kitchen romancing
Got a whole lot of love that I've been saving
And a bottle of wine that's been waiting
Long time for a night like this
Whatever's wrong, shake it off your list
Girl, I want, I want
I wanna get lost in your lipstick
Oh, baby, let me love it
Let me, let me love it
Let me, let me love it gone
Why don't you slip into something off the frequent menu
Kick back, let down your hair
Yeah, that one right there looks so good on
Let me, let me love it gone
Little barefoot dancing
Little kissing in the kitchen romancing
Got a whole lot of love that I've been saving
And a bottle of wine that's been waiting
Long time for a night like this
Whatever's wrong, shake it off your list
Girl, I want, I want
I wanna get lost in your lipstick
Oh, baby, let me love it
Let me, let me love it
Let me, let me love it gone
So long
This night looks good on you
Let me love it, let me, let me love it
And every little inch of you
Let me love it, let me, let me love it
Little barefoot dancing
Little kissing in the kitchen romancing
Got a whole lot of love that I've been saving
And a bottle of wine that's been waiting
Long time for a night like this
Whatever's wrong, shake it off your list
Girl, I want, I want
I wanna get lost in your lipstick
Oh, baby, let me love it
Let me, let me love it
Baby, let me love it
Let me, let me love it
Let me, let me love it gone
Baby, let me love it gone
Let me love it
Let me, let me love it
Let me love it
Let me, let me love it
Baby, let me love it gone
Singing the last note, I blew a kiss out to Clary and winked. Walking down from the stage, a few girls started pawing at my chest drunkenly; I just rolled my eyes pushing them off explaining I have a girlfriend and that I wasn't interested. Clary giggled at me but kissed me anyway before heading to the stage for her last song. Clary stepped on stage and nodded at the DJ, her music began, and the lights in the room dimmed slightly with a spotlight focused on her beautiful face.
Everyone's talking just to fill some space
And everything's nothing til it means heartbreak
Words without power, just evaporate
Don't wanna hear it today, today
Out here on a tight rope
High above a long road
What's the point of wishing
When nobody's listening... I'm listening
Hello hello
This is my voice
Hello hello
Through the white noise
Words only hurt
When you let them matter
Don't let them matter
It's only chatter
It's like the world's lying just to make you small
Deafening whispers in an empty hall
Feel yourself fading to invisible
Don't wanna hear it at all... at all
It's louder than the joking
Cause everything's unspoken
You don't need to fear me
You don't need to be near me, to hear me
Hello hello
This is my voice
Hello hello
Through the white noise
[Chorus]
Words only hurt
When you let them matter
Don't let them matter
It's only chatter
You know it don't matter, all of that clatter
Words that don't flatter, only make us sadder
Make your world shatter, stab you like a dagger
Leaving you in tatters, only makes me madder
Don't wanna hear it today, today
Don't wanna hear it today, today
Hello hello
This is my voice
Hello hello
Through the white noise
Words only hurt
When you let them matter
Don't let them matter
It's only chatter
Hello hello
This is my voice
Hello hello
Through the white noise
Words only hurt
When you let them matter
Don't let them matter
It's only chatter
Tears blurred my vision as Clary ended her song, a single tear running down her face. Thinking how hard life must have been for her and how strong she's had to be broke my heart, at that moment I vowed with my whole heart that I'd never let her suffer like that again, I'd do everything I could to get her far far away from her father. As Clary made her way towards me, I pulled her into a bone-crushing hug kissing the top of her head.
"Are you okay?" I asked staring intensely into her eyes.
"I'm perfect, I've got you, and I'm happy, that song was my way of letting everything go because I know being with you I'll never have to worry again." She said pulling me down for a kiss.
Clary and I decided to stay for a while more and listen to some more karaoke. As we were watching people come and go from the stage, some comedic and some exquisite, I got this weird sensation at the back of my neck like we were being watched. We were in a club though so I let the feeling go and continued to watch the singers. Turning towards the stage, I missed the name of the next singer, but I certainly recognized him, it was the white-haired boy from the beach.
Nothing is the same
There's a new world
Calling my name
I can't escape this
Shadows break the dark
And we know they can't be very far
Our fate is beckoning
It's beckoning
We're coming after you
Nowhere to run
We're coming after you
This is the hunt
This is the hunt
Mysteries unfold
All the stories
Legends that we're told
We watch them come to life
We come to life
We're coming after you
Nowhere to run
We're coming after you
This is the hunt
This is the hunt
We live in shadows
We live where darkness hides
We'll go where no one goes
We won't give up this fight
We're coming after you
Nowhere to run
We're coming after you
This is the hunt
This is the hunt
We're coming after you
Nowhere to run
We're coming after you
Nowhere to run
As he sang the words, that bad feeling I had only intensified. He never took his eyes off Clary as he sang the chorus. As he was making his way off stage, I wrapped my arm protectively around Clary and pulled her against me. When he walked past us, he smirked and winked at me, stopped in his tracks and turned to Clary.
"My you are gorgeous, it's a shame you're here with Blondie, I could show you a real good time." He said whispering into Clary's ear but loud enough for me to hear.
Clary shook slightly as he started to run his fingers down her arm. Before his fingers could reach her elbow, I grabbed his hand and threw it away from her, standing to get between them.
"I suggest you make yourself scarce and stop scaring my girlfriend." I snarled menacingly.
"Oh Blondie, relax, it's just a little fun. Plus girls shouldn't dress so slutty if they don't want attention, from what she'd wearing I'd say she wants a lot of attention." He said biting his lip and eyeing Clary like a piece of meat.
I'd had enough; I swung for the fences, I socked him in the mouth full force. I would not put up with someone blatantly insulting Clary to her face again, she'd been through enough and was finally starting to heal; I'd be DAMNED if this little asswipe was going to ruin that for her! As he hit the floor, I was on top of him gripping his shirt and dragging him to the doors. The bouncers weren't far behind as I chucked him out the door onto the sidewalk. One of the bouncers looked at me, nodded and walked away.
"Don't let me catch you anywhere near my girlfriend again, don't look at her, don't think about her, hell don't think in her general direction, or SO HELP ME I will end you!" I snapped in his face while gripping his shirt in both my hands, pressing him against the cement. "Do you understand me?!" I snarled.
He nodded but still smiled. "I get you, pretty boy." He spit at me, shoving me away and stalking off.
Wrapping my arm around Clary, I steered her towards the SUV, and we hopped in and headed back to the hotel. We both looked, and I'm sure felt exhausted, and I just wanted to curl up in bed with her, wrap my arms around her and fall asleep.
~UNKNOWN POV~
Watching them drive off, I smiled happily to myself. Pretty boys got anger, so it'll be easy to get him out of the picture. Her friends won't be hard to get rid of once all of the drama starts with Jace. Then we can make our move.
My phone vibrated in my pocket, looking at the caller ID I saw it was my father.
"Valentine," I said curtly.
"Johnathan, how is our little Clary doing?" He asked.
"Oh, she's alright. Pretty Boy came to her rescue tonight like planned. Now we just have to get evidence on him to get him far away from her, and we can make our move." I said evilly.
"Good, that's what I like to hear," Valentine said.
"Soon enough we'll have her back. Then I can have my revenge." I said menacingly.
"Yes, soon enough," Father said hanging up.
I slipped my phone back into my pocket and laughed. Clary had no idea what was coming for her, and no idea all the people she would get hurt along the way. This was going to be fun.
AUTHORS NOTE!
HEY GUYS! SO FINALLY ANOTHER CHAPTER AND A BIG REVEAL WOO! HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOYED IT! REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
SONGS THIS CHAPTER
1. LUKE BRYAN- TO THE MOON AND BACK
2. KATHERINE MCNAMARA- MY HEART CAN FLY
3. LUKE BRYAN- LOVE IT GONE
4. KATHERINE MCNAMARA- CHATTER
5. RUELLE- THIS IS THE HUNT.
Yes I used the Shadowhunters opening song for the menacing song... I thought it was fitting lol. Let me know guys I love your reviews they make me so happy to see how much you all enjoy the story so far... keep them coming! 18 favorites and 33 followers! thats awesome! LOVE YOU GUYS!
-SHADOW J