Here you go wonderful and impatient (yes, I said impatient this time) viewers. I'm saving the date for next chapter, because I like to include Clary bonding with people other than just Jace. Not that I don't love me some Jace, because obviously if I have four fanfictions related to Clace, I do. Tomorrow I will most likely be updating another story, probably The Disastrous Adventures of Clary Fray or A Love Like War. Depends on my mood… and computer access. Enough rambling for now, here is your new chapter and enjoy.
Jace's POV
"Hold still." Clary voice growled, pulling me completely from sleep. I opened my eyes and found her sprawled on top of my lap with her sketchpad in one hand and an abused pencil in the other. Her head was tilted to the side as her eyes constantly drifted between me and the paper.
She looked so cute with her messy red curls flowing around her shoulders and the top of the pencil pressed between her lips as she chewed on it in concentration. She had that line between her eyebrows she always got when she was mad or focused and her nose was scrunched up slightly, her mouth screwed up to the side.
"You know you're beautiful, right?" I grinned up at her, forcing myself to remain stationary instead of kissing her forehead.
"Yeah, you tell me all the time. Just close your eyes and fake like you're asleep again." Clary told me with slight annoyance and I would have been offended if it weren't for the fact I knew she was just in one of her artistic moods and it wasn't personal.
After a few minutes I finally peeked one eye open and saw that she was erasing furiously at the paper, her bottom lip caught between her teeth. "How long do I have to stay like this?"
"Until I tell you not to." This time her gaze locked with mine and a smirk covered her pink lips. All I really wanted to do was press my mouth to hers, but I knew moving would only piss her off, and I liked to keep my pestering a late afternoon kind of thing.
"Yes, master." I closed my eyes again and tried to relax my face.
I could feel her shifting above me and heard the pencil and sketchbook being thrown carelessly at the dresser. A moment later her hands were cupping my cheeks and her lips covered mine. "I like the sound of that."
I snaked my arms around her waist and pulled our bodies closer together, causing her to squeal loudly. "Shush, we wouldn't want Izzy to be mortified again."
"Oh, that reminds me. We better get up. I still need to take a shower and shave my legs for brunch." Clary peeled herself off of me easily, despite my efforts to restrain her.
"I shouldn't have said anything." I muttered, pulling myself into a sitting position and watching lazily as she ran around the room grabbing things. I was enjoying watching the short hemline of her shirt- well, technically mine- as it road up on her creamy smooth thighs when she chucked something at my head.
I glanced down and realized it was a black v-neck and matching plaid cargo shorts. I looked up in time to catch the shoes, socks and underwear she also threw in my general direction. "Wear this. Izzy and I are going shopping before hand, so you're meeting up with us later at Taki's. Make up some excuse for Marie."
"Don't I at least get a good morning kiss?" I pouted, crossing my arms like a child in disappointment.
Clary's hand froze on the doorknob and she spun around before rolling her eyes and walking over to the side of the bed to kiss me. "I already gave you a good morning kiss."
"Yeah, but I need two in order to function properly." I insisted with a shit eating grin.
"Whatever. Just meet us by ten or you can expect to be sharing the bed with yourself tonight." Clary warned me halfheartedly as she slipped out and shut the door behind her.
I couldn't help but smile at my gorgeous girlfriend, even if she couldn't see me anymore. Being together sure was a headache, but she was worth every second of it.
POV Clary's
"Good morning, handsome." I scooped Trey out of his bed and kissed his round cherub cheeks. He released a long quiet yawn and rubbed his eyes before grinning up at me and attaching himself to my side.
"Hi, beautiful." He squeaked in his adorable morning voice and I ruffled his hair before opening the door and walking out to the living room.
Ashlynn and Brooklynn were cuddled up together in their matching pajamas under a purple fleece blanket watching cartoons. Marie was still making more breakfast for everyone in a modest sleep gown and worn slippers. When she saw us entering she smiled at Trey and reached out her arms to take him from me.
"Hey, little guy. Bacon or sausage?" She cooed at him as she waved a plate of warm food in his face.
"Both." The two year old told his mother in a serious voice, as if his answer was the obvious choice.
I leaned forward on the island and checked my phone. Before I could even read the time, Izzy emerged from her room with a cloud of perfume and hairspray.
I grinned over at my girl best friend and couldn't help but laugh a little. We had already talked this morning when we fought over who was taking a shower first. She ended up winning, since she reminded me she takes two hours to get ready, whereas I take half an hour if that.
She was all dolled up in a purple sundress, strappy high heels, thick makeup, gold bracelets, earrings, and a ruby amulet. Her long black locks were perfects molded into thick beach themed waves.
I had chosen a slightly less time consuming look. I wore only a white lacy cotton sundress, tan flats, the necklace Jace had gotten me, and a thin layer of lip gloss. The top half of by hair had been pulled into a loose braid and I flat ironed the bottom half with some of her spray that Izzy insisted would keep my hair straight ad fizz free all day long.
"You girls look absolutely lovely this morning. We aren't planning on meeting up with anybody to go shopping, are we? Perhaps a few cute boys?" Marie investigated jokingly as she shoveled scrambled eggs onto Trey's plate.
"I don't think any sane boy, excluding Magnus, is crazy enough to go shopping with Izzy." I told her jokingly. Of course, I never said we weren't meeting up with them to eat.
"Good point. You guys make sure to buy some shoes for me. I've been dying for a therapeutic shopping spree, but Jon threatened to hide all my clothes if I bought one more top." Marie laughed as Izzy grabbed her keys and we opened the front door.
"We will. Have fun at the park today, guys." I hollered at the children who barely paid me any attention before shutting the door and following Izzy over to her beauty of a car.
Once we were settled in and music was playing faintly in the background, I turned to Izzy and relaxed into the seat. "So, where all are we going shopping?"
"Well, we have three hours, so I figured we'd go to as many stores in the mall as possible. Window shopping is always fun, but I'm thinking we should try on everything cute we see." Izzy chattered on, but my eyes were already growing large in alarm. Now I know why Alec warned me to back out of our plans this morning. This was going to be exhausting, but I tried to remain positive for her sake.
When we finally arrived at the mall, Izzy practically sprinted to a shopping cart and insisted that I would probably need one, too. I didn't think we were supposed to bring them to every store, but I knew why Izzy had when we had only visited Burlington Coat Factory and already had three giant bags overfilling with clothing and boxes.
"We should stop at Starbucks before we do anything else." I suggested helpfully. "Something tells me I'm going to need all of the energy I can get."
This was certainly going to be one wild adventure.
Clary's POV
"Isabel, please, I will do anything you want. Just please don't make me go in there." I begged the fashion queen as she literally dragged me inside the threshold of Victoria Secret.
"Clary, it's really not as bad as you think it is. I promise." Iz insisted for the thousandth time as I finally gave up and followed close behind her.
"Why can't I keep all of my boring comfy underwear?" I moaned as my eyes scanned the racks and display tables filled with everything ranging from underwear and bras to lingerie and sexy pajamas to yoga pants and sportswear.
"Because you have a boyfriend now." Izzy reminded me and I shot her a look. "Even if he is my brother, he still should be blown away by how sexy you look sleeping next to him."
"You are a much better sister than I am." I spoke out loud as if to myself, nodding along in agreement.
"And sleeping is all you guys better be doing, Miss Jail Bait." Izzy warned me in a serious but suggestive tone.
"I am totally not talking about this with you, but we haven't had sex yet if that's what you're worried about." I had no doubt my face was as red as a tomato by this point. It didn't help that the farther we walked into the store, the more we were surrounded my sexy clothing and suggestive music.
"Well, that's good to know. Jace must really like you if he's waited this long. If and when you guys do decide to… seal the deal, then please remember to be safe and not to do it anywhere that innocent ears might overhear." Isabel advice as she began waving me over to a display table.
"Okay, so I'll be paying for everything like I did in the other stores – do not argue with me again or it'll just waste more precious time we could spend shopping- so don't let price be a problem. Now, pick like ten pairs of cute panties. If so much as one pair even slightly resembles something my mother would wear, I'm choosing everything for you." Izzy instructed me as she waved a hand magically in front of her. I sighed but obeyed as I began narrowing down my choices.
In the end I chose several different styles, not sure which one I would like the most, but all of them were lacey, girly, and screamed I better never let my mother do my laundry again.
"Okay, now I'll help you find matching bras." I tried to insist that I didn't need ten new bras, but Izzy wouldn't relent, claiming it was a must. As much as I was slightly put out by my sudden –and did I mention forced- change in wardrobe, I was super excited to see Jace's face when he discovered my new collection.
"See, don't you feel better?" Izzy cooed as she strode up to the register.
"I don't know if better is the word I would choose." I grinned at her as she pulled out a credit card.
"I threw in some sexy satin slips when you weren't looking. You're welcome." Izzy admitted as we left the store.
"You might just drive me crazier than your brother." I remarked as I helped store all of the bags in her backseat before we tore off to meet up with the boys.
"Jace'll behave, right?" Izzy gave me a worried look as she parked in front of the tiny restaurant. She gnawed nervously on one lip. "Like, he won't be a complete utter ass to Simon, will he?"
"He better if he plans on seeing any of my presents for him." I assured her and we both laughed. I crossed my fingers as we got out. I sure hope I am right.
So, there's the chapter. Whatdya guys think? Kind fo short, btu it happens. I personally love Izzy and she has always been one of my favorite TMI characters, so I like writing her into my fanfics as much as possible. What do you guys think about including more Marie – Clary bonding in another chapter after the date? Maybe Marie will mention the fact that she knows. Or she'll just be her sweet British self.
Are there any characters you guys want to see more of? I might include more Jon with Jace. Man I sure have been rambling on a lot today. It's a problem. Anyway, please review or PM me your thoughts. I would greatly appreciate it! (:
OH AND BEFORE I FORGET. I have most of the date planned out, but is there anything in particular you guys want to happy? Like something Simon does or Jace says, maybe? I do write these for myself, but I don't mind letting you guys have control over a few parts.
Okay, well, I'm going to go stalk Whisper (this amazing app I discovered like a year ago. Super addicting. Go try it.), so have a wonderful day/night/evening and I love you guys!
-ThatHippieChick