As soon as they sat down Simon reached out his hand to hold Izzy's. She intertwined her fingers with his automatically and then turned to meet his gaze.

"I think you'll enjoy this," Izzy whispered, leaning in closer to him. Simon squeezed her hand gently.

"I know I will," Simon replied. He thought of explaining how any two hours spent with Izzy were hours well spent or how holding her hand was all he needed to be happy but decided it was best not too. After all they were sitting in a very crowded movie theatre even if the lights were about to dim.

"I know you haven't read the books," Izzy whispered urgently. "But if you like the movie I can inflict those on you too!"

"Maybe," Simon said, smiling. She was so animated about these books. Simon already knew most of the major plot points though Izzy had refused to give him some of the spoilers.

When the movie started Simon was able to recognize many of the characters from Izzy's descriptions of them and it helped him follow the plot. He was rather unhappy with how little he learned about this Will character by the end of the movie. It seemed to Simon that Will must care about Tessa so he couldn't understand why Will was so rude to her. Even if this movie wasn't set in the eighteen hundreds Simon thought assuming a women to be a concubine was a rather strange way to woo her.

"And you still won't tell me why Will is mean to everyone except Jem?" Simon asked Izzy as they exited the theatre.

"Nope," Izzy said, beaming. "You shall just have to read the book."

"I bet google would tell me," Simon said.

"Don't you dare!" Izzy yelled, hitting him on the shoulder.

"Ouch!" Simon complained. It hadn't really hurt but Simon got the feeling if Izzy had wanted it to, it would have. "Okay okay! I won't google."

"Promise?"

"Pinky swear."

"Good," Izzy said with a smile. She quickly captured his hand in hers and they walked to the bus stop together.

"So you liked it?" Izzy asked.

"Yeah," Simon said. "Looking forward to… what's the next one called?"

"Clockwork Prince," Izzy replied.

"Yes looking forward to that."

"You could just read the books," Izzy reminded him.

"If I am still wondering what the heck is wrong with Will this time next week I might have to," Simon said. "Though at least I know what is wrong with Jem now."

"Poor Jem," Izzy sighed.

"When are we supposed to meet up with everyone?" Simon asked.

"In about twenty minutes," Izzy said checking her phone. "Since Magnus took over planning all I know is that we are meeting at the park."

"At least it isn't snowing yet," Simon observed.

"I have a feeling not even snow would stop Magnus," Izzy said. "He has been unusually chipper lately."

"What do you mean?"

"Oh, the last few days all his texts are way too excited," Izzy explained. "Sure, I was typing in all caps for a while there but Magnus has been putting exclamation points after everything and using the laughing emoji way more than normal."

"I wonder what has him so cheerful?" Simon wondered.

"Something to do with my brother, I am sure," Izzy said smiling. "Maybe I shall tease him about it later." Simon laughed lightly. The bus arrived only slightly late and when the ride ended they got off together.

"How is it," Simon said absently as they walked toward the park. "That after months together, walking hand in hand with you still amazes me?"

"I don't know," Izzy giggled. "You are easily amazed it seems."

"It's not that," Simon murmured as he leaned in closer to her and kissed her cheek, or at least that had been his intention; Izzy had other plans. Izzy's lips met his with heated urgency and soon Simon found himself standing in the middle of a public sidewalk with his arms wrapped around his girlfriend.

Coming to his senses he pulled away.

"You know," Izzy said slyly, running her hand down Simon's chest. "I don't think Magnus would mind if we were a little late."

"We aren't that far away," Simon said. "I don't think we will be late." Izzy giggled at him. "What?" She didn't reply but simply grabbed his hand and dragged him forward. When they reached the edge of the part Izzy dragged him off the path and behind a clump of trees.

The next thing Simon knew his back was pressed firmly against the bark of, what he assumed was, a pine tree and his girlfriend's body was pressed against him, her lips moving with his.

"Now do you know why we will be late?" Izzy whispered as she briefly released his lips.

"I am starting to get the idea," Simon mumbled. His hands on the small of her back he pressed her closer to him. This seemed to be the wrong move however for a second later Simon felt Izzy's hand teasing the skin above his belt buckle. Simon gasped and Izzy grinned into their kiss.

"We are outside!" Simon whispered urgently.

"We could find a place inside," Izzy said. "And be even later."

Alarms started going off in Simon's head, loud demanding thoughts that blared like siriens.

"We shouldn't be that late," Simon said trying to keep the anxiety out of his voice.

This had all been different before he knew she cared, before he had decided she was his future. When he felt like a notch in her bed post he hadn't minded so much that he would be the least interesting and skilled notch in her bed post. The worst that could have happened then was rumors at school or an awkward meeting in the hallway.

Now that he loved her, now that he couldn't picture his life without her, now that she loved him too, the idea of sex with Izzy was making him anxious. Simon was running out of excuses.

Simon pulled away as best he could while being pressed against the tree. Izzy sighed and glared at him a little then stepped back and took his hand. They walked in silence to the center of the park.

Magnus had gone all out. A gazebo, Simon presumed Magnus rented for the day, was at the center of the festivities. Everyone else was already there so Simon guessed they were probably late. Max and Alec were playing frisbee. Jace and Clary were sitting together on a bench together and making out. Magnus was fussing over the tables of food. Two women stood near the food tables; Simon assumed they were Aline and Helen.

"See," Izzy said. "Clary and Jace have the right idea."

"They are being antisocial," Simon commented. Izzy giggled at him, the took his arms and headed closer to the others.

"Izzy!" Magnus called, waving to her, all smiles, as they approached.

"You weren't kidding," Simon whispered in her ear so Magnus wouldn't hear. "He is chipper."

"I would like you to meet Aline," Magnus said pointing. "And Helen."

After introductions Izzy went to join her brother's frisbee game. Simon settled in around the food. Magnus had platters of everything he could think of, as well as a huge jug of lemonade.

"You have out done yourself, Magnus," Simon said.

"Just wait!" Magnus grinned. "There is more. I have games planned. And pie!" Magnus asked Simon what he wanted to drink then ran off to fetch it. Simon could have sworn he heard Magnus humming 'Walking on Sunshine' as he went.

"I thought I was happy," Simon said shaking his head. "But next to Magnus I think I might be clinically depressed." Aline laughed.

"I know what you mean," she said. Helen's phone rang and she excused herself to answer it.

"Fifty bucks says she has to leave," Aline said with a sigh. Simon didn't know how to reply to this and was saved from having to try when Magnus returned and handed him a lemonade.

"Does Izzy want one?" Magnus asked.

"I think she is too busy kicking Alec's butt at frisbee." Magnus laughed, and gazed fondly at Alexander for a moment.

"Sorry guys," Helen said returning from her phone call. "That was Mark. He got called into work. I have to go watch the kids."

"Why don't the kids join you here?" Magnus suggested.

"Are you guys sure you want a bunch of kids to crash your party?"

"The more the merrier!" Magnus said, grinning. "There is plenty of food. Besides this has turned out to be a rather kid appropriate get together don't you think?" Helen's gaze shifted to Clary and Jace with their lips glued together.

"They will have to come up for air sometime," Simon teased.

"Alright then," Helen said, smiling widely. "I will be right back." She turned and headed in the direction of the parking lot.

"Thanks guys," Aline said when Helen was out of earshot.

"Of course," Magnus said, then he turned toward the open grass where Max, Alec and Izzy were playing. "Oh Alexander!" he called as he skipped off to, Simon assumed, tell Alec of the new guests.

"She's busy a lot huh?" Simon asked.

"Yeah," Aline said. "But it can't be helped."

"Must be hard on a relationship though," Simon noted.

"Yes," Aline said. "But there are harder things. Being separated from her little brothers and sisters would be harder for her, I know."

"Simon!" He turned to see Izzy running toward him. Suddenly her arms were wrapped around him and she was kissing him. Simon momentarily forgot where he was as he moved his lips with hers. His hands moving over her neck and back.

"Straight people," Alec declared. "Why can't they control themselves?"

Simon removed his lips from Izzy to see Alec looking between them making out and Clary and Jace still wrapped in each other on the bench, shaking his head. Simon blushed and let go of his girlfriend.

"But Magnus says kids are coming and we shall all have to behave," Izzy whined.

"You will notice Magnus didn't jump Alec's bones at hearing the news," Aline pointed out.

"That's his problem then," Izzy said, grinning as she put an arm around Simon's waist. "And Helen isn't even here so you couldn't." Aline laughed.

Simon joined in the frisbee game after that and was happy to find Alec didn't glare at him once! Less than a half hour later Helen returned with five children. The youngest was a babe in arms but the oldest Simon thought to be around twelve.

Magnus soon had the kids happily playing Twister and Simon was relieved to see Jace detach himself from Clary once there were children in sight. In fact Jace even volunteered to spin the wheel for them.

"Left hand blue," Jace called out as one of the children moved their hand under another child's arm to get to the blue circle on the mat. Simon didn't know their names.

"Right foot yellow," Jace continued.

"Hey Simon!" Alec called. Simon turned and a frisbee went soaring past his head. "You missed!" Alec was grinning at him and Simon felt like there was a chance one day Izzy's brother could be his friend.

The next activity Magnus had planned turned out to be capture the flag. With Aline and Helen missing in action, the girls vs boys teams didn't quite work perfectly. It was nevertheless a great deal of fun. Izzy in particular seemed to be quite good at it.

They ate dinner together as the sun went down but soon after Helen, Aline and the kids had to leave.

"Do you want to get out of here?" Izzy whispered into his ear.

"Don't you think we should stay to help pack up?" Simon asked.

"Jace and Clary are still here," Izzy said. "If we leave now we can stick them with it."

"That isn't very nice."

"Simon," Izzy said flatly. "Do you wanna go back to your place and fool around or not?"

"Oh," Simon said. Izzy quickly gave their excuses but Simon saw a look on Magnus's face that made him think Magnus knew exactly what they were up to. This however didn't stop Izzy. Simon found himself standing moments later at the bus stop.

She had said fooling around but Simon had a feeling she meant something more. He was starting to get very nervous. The carefree afternoon had almost made him forget about their earlier make out session against the tree. The bus stopped near his house, they got off and Simon's heart started pounding.

When they entered his house his mother asked how their day had been. Izzy answered but Simon stayed silent. He thought about getting out his phone and quickly googling 'how to not fail at sex' but his arms didn't seem to be able to move.

Izzy took his hand and lead him upstairs. All too soon they were alone in his room and she was closing the door. She quickly moved to kiss him. The second their lips met Simon's tense muscles relaxed, his arms went around her as he felt her tongue slide into his mouth. His gasp of surprise was caught in her next intake of breath. Izzy's hands went up under his shirt and soon it fell to the floor.

Simon felt the back of his legs hit his bed and fell backward onto it. Izzy pulled off her shirt before joining him. This far, they had been many times. Simon tried to relax. His hands fumbled with the clasp of her bra as her lips kissed his chest. He became very aware of his mushroom top and total lack of a six pack. Izzy's body he already knew had no such faults. His fumbling fingers finally outwitted her bra clasp. She sat up on him to untangle herself from the straps and throw the bra to the floor.

Simon stared at her perfect naked chest and felt his own body instantly respond. From where she sat he knew she could feel it too. She grinned down at him and moved her hips back and forth over him. Even with all their clothes on from the waist down Simon couldn't help but be affected by this. He felt his pants become even more uncomfortably tight as she moved.

"Izzy," Simon said as anxiety rose up in him. "My mother is downstairs."

"I locked your door," Izzy whispered.

"I don't have a-" Simon stopped speaking as Izzy pulled a condom out of her back pocket. Wasn't that supposed to be the guy's job?

"Izzy I…" What could he say? He wasn't in the mood; she could feel that was a lie.

"What's wrong Simon?" Izzy asked sincerely, stoking his face. His stress must have been more obvious than he thought.

"I just," Simon started.

"It's okay," Izzy said. She lay down beside him and Simon took a deep breath.

"I love you," Simon whispered to her. He didn't want her to think that was why he was hesitating.

"Hmm…" Izzy sighed as she snuggled in close to him and pulled the covers over them. "Tell me a story."

"A long time ago," Simon began. "In a galaxy far far away…"


Beta read by Rosycat

Writer's block help by Sabiduria


Sorry sorry sorry guys!

I may have gone on a netflix binge all weekend and totally not written a thing! And when I say may I mean definitely. That is definitely what I did. At least I didn't stop at a cliff hanger right! ^_^

I missed writing so much that I have cut myself off of the silly tv show that consumed my life and made me stay up WAY too late. New chapters shouldn't be so slow now.