Clary and Jace have known each other since High School. Throughout High school, Clary was bullied mercilessly. After their senior year, everyone went their own ways. But 6 years later, Clary is forced to marry the biggest manwhore in NYC and her high school bully- Jace Wayland.

Every heart has a pain. Fools hide it in their eyes while the brilliant hide it in their smile and someday you'll realize the damage that you've caused. Violet/Tate, AU, 1993.