Hey Guys!
So I crawled out of my hole I hid under after the last chapter. To be honest, the reviews were surprisingly good, so thank you!
anyway, I'll let you get on with the story!
Just so you know, the next couple of chapters are going to be a little different, there's going to be 3 chapters in different pov's, but all about the picture and the aftermath,that kinda shit.

Chapter 25

Clary POV

I had such a good day with Izzy, my face hurting from laughing and smiling so much. I let myself into the apartment, juggling the shopping bags in one hand and my keys in the other. I dump all the bags in the hallway, taking my shoes off by the door."Honey, I'm home" I shout to Magnus. "In the kitchen biscuit" I hear him reply. I head towards the kitchen, rummaging through my handbag trying to find my phone. An hour or so ago, the thing was going crazy and driving Izzy and I mad so I turned it off and shoved it into my bag and now I can't find the damn thing. "Hey Mags, how was your day?" I ask as I enter, not looking up as I continue the search for my phone. "Biscuit…" That's his ' i have bad news voice' I halt my search and look up at him. He's looking at me with sad eyes, holding his phone in his hand. "what happened?" I ask, my heart in my throat. "Do you want to go out and do something?" "Magnus, what happened?" I ask sighs, "It would be easier if I just show you." "show me wha-" I'm cut off by Magnus shoving his phone in my face for the second time today. The second I focus on the screen, I can physically feel my heart breaking. Jace and Kaelie? I feel so stupid. Of course he would go for someone like her. "Mag-" That's all I can manage to get out before my voice cracks but Magnus hears it anyway and the next thing I know, I'm engulfed in his arms, one hand in my hair, the other stroking my back. I hear him whispering 'I'm sorry' over and over again, I pull away slightly. "Why are you sorry? You didn't cheat on me" I say as I laugh bitterly. Magnus just looks at me in pity. I need to get out of here. "Magnus, I can't stay here" I say, voicing my thoughts. "I know biscuit, go pack some of your stuff and we'll get out of here, I know somewhere we can stay." I don't trust my voice so I just nod my head and head towards my bedroom, well Jace's bedroom now I guess. I look around the room, take a deep breath and start shoving some of my clothes into a bag. I can feel tears in the back of my throat but I am determined not to cry over the likes of Jace Herondale. Once I've packed as many clothes I can take, a few toiletries and my sketchbook, I head into the hallway where Magnus is already waiting for me, with a bag of his own. He places his arm around me without saying a word. He guides me into a cab and gives the driver an address that I don't recognise.

I stay quiet for the whole cab ride, just sitting with my thoughts, which is quite a dangerous thing I think. I'm so lost in my thoughts that I don't even realise that we had arrives until Magnus gives my shoulder a little shake. I exit the cab in silence. I feel like I'm experiencing an outer body experience. I feel like I'm floating above my body and looking down on myself. I just want to shake myself out of whatever trance I've put myself in. Magnus knocks on the door and I'm brought back to reality. I didn't even realise we were at somebody's house. Where could we be? Magnus doesn't know anyone this well apart from- Oh hell no. The door opens and we are met with the bright blue eyes of Alec Lightwood. "Magnus, I can't stay here, he's Jace's brother, he'll take his side, he'll tell him where I am, he'll-" I'm cut off by Alec pulling me into a tight hug, the action surprises me. I didn't think we're were int the place to share hugs but apparently we are. I don't return the hug, mostly because he's trapped my arms. "I won't say anything Clare" I smile slightly at the new nickname. "Jace may be my brother, but right now he his a huge dick. I really thought he had changed. I'm so sorry, I can't believe he would do this to you." The statement warms my heart. "Thank you Alec" I say as I reach up and kiss his cheek. He gives me a smile and walks me into his house, his arm around me.

I spend most of the night, just lost in my thoughts. Magnus and Alec trying to get me to talk, but I honestly I just didn't feel like it. I hardly ate my dinner, I took a few bites then just pushed my food around on my plate. It wasn't that I didn't want to eat, I just didn't have an appetite. Alec and Magnus kept silently communicating with one another. "You guys can stop with that" I say pointing my fork at them, they looked at each other again. "Really guys, I'm just a bit down in the dumps right now. But I will get over it. Now I really don't want company right now, no offence, but I'm going to retreat to my room. Thank you again for letting me stay Alec." I say as I give them both a kiss on the cheek.

I walk into Alec's spare bedroom and collapse on the bed, clothes and all. I can't believe how stupid I was. I really thought we was a great guy, but of course I wouldn't be good enough for someone like him. Maybe I rushed into a relationship too fast after Sebastian. I know Sebastian was a complete tool, but I went straight from him to Jace and maybe I just needed some time to myself, what if Jace thinks I'm a slut for rushing from one guy to the other in such a short space of time. I'm such an idiot. Kaelie is exactly Jace's type. Skinny, blonde and big boobs, whereas I'm short, ginger and shitty. I close my eyes, curling into a ball in the bed and finally let the tears fall

Magnus POV

I just continue staring a the door that I watched my best friend enter. I just want to give her the biggest hug and never let her go, or punch Jace in the face. I'm good with either. I'm brought out of my thoughts by comforting hands being placed on my shoulders, softly squeezing. "I know you're worried about her, I am too, but she's a tough girl. She survived through Sebastian. She'll be okay." Alec says softly. "I know" I reply. I just hate seeing her so hurt." I whisper, my right hand reaching up to cover his. Alec's phone beeps in his pocket, he kisses the top of my head as he reaches to grab it. "So.." Alec says as he reads the text. "Simon punched Jace and may have broken his knuckle." "Excuse me, what?" I say shocked, "My Simon punched someone?" I say smiling, good on him. "Wait, how do you know that?" I ask. "Izzy was at Jace's yelling at him and apparently Simon just walked in, punched Jace and walked back out, him and Izzy are currently in the emergency room to see if he broke a knuckle" I laugh, I feel like a proud father. "They don't know we're here do they?" I ask. Alec shakes his head. "No, I told Izzy I knew where she was but she just wants to be alone right now." I wrap my arms around him and give him a quick kiss on the lips. "Thank you Alec." I pause for a second. "I love you" I hear Alec gasp. "I love you too" He finally says. I smile like a Cheshire Cat, capturing his lips with mine.

So that's what happens on Clary's side of things, next with be Jace's!
Also, a little bit of Malec for everyone!

I love you all.

Chey xxx