This takes place directly after Jocelyn and Luke's wedding. SPOILERS from the whole TMI series so do not read this unless you finished the whole series. Do people even write stuff about TMI in 2020? I'm not sure but I felt as though these One-Shots should be written. Fluff/Drama/Romance Rated T

Clary POV

I feel exhausted from the reception. I took my heeled sandals off at some point and now carried them as I walked hand in hand with Jace through the soft grass. Everything feels too perfect. I have Jace, my mom, Luke, the Lightwoods, and I suppose even Simon is partially back.

Mom and Luke are leaving tomorrow morning for their honeymoon and got their permission to stay at the institute until they returned. It took a lot of convincing however mom strictly told Maryse to make sure Jace and I do not spend the night together. Jace and I both find it funny that she is trying to prevent something that already happened.

I look up at Jace, thinking of all the things we went through for just the simple act of being together. Thinking we were siblings, then him being under Sebastian's control, and then the whole heavenly fire thing. His hair is falling into his golden eyes and he reaches up to push it back.

"You know you look beautiful in that dress" He says which brings me out of my thoughts.

I look down at the dress, it is a mauve color that is shorter in the front and gets longer in the back. The back is lace and the sleeves are short and off the shoulder. I felt it was appropriate for the outdoor occasion.

I immediately blush at his compliment. "I picked it out just for you, you know"

He raises his eyebrows and smirks "Oh is that so?"

I nod and he reaches for my hand as we get in his car to go to my house to get some clothes first.

Abruptly when he was driving he says to me "So is there any chance of you having a new sibling now that Luke and Jocelyn are married?"

I am at a loss for words. How has this never crossed my mind? I respond simply with "What?"

With his usual wit he replies "You know like a baby who is related to you?"

"No Jace I just have never thought about that. I mean I guess my mom is still young enough if she wanted to. I just find it strange. It has always been just me. I can't imagine having a sibling. Especially not one who is 16 years younger than I am."

He nods in response. I have always wondered if Jace wants kids. We are so young that it is hard to casually bring up but I can't help myself.

"Do you want to have kids someday"

He is silent. Of course what did I expect. I feel slightly shattered. Having kids is something I want in the future. The car suddenly feels awkward instead of safe and comfortable.

I clear my throat and say "Forget I said anything"

"No no no Clary, I know what you're thinking. I just haven't ever thought about it. I mean for the longest time I said I never would but that was more because I thought I would never find someone to share that with. But now there's you. And there's nothing I love more in the world than you. I am not saying no. If kids are something you want we will have a dozen, but I am just so afraid of being like him."

"Jace, I didn't mean to upset you we don't have to talk about it anymore"

He parked on the street and I went in to the apartment to change and pack a bag. I wanted to pack the bag quickly because Jace was tired and I know he wanted to go back to the institute. When I look at the clock it is about midnight.

"Are we good to go?" Jace asks as I close the car door.

"Yep I got everything I need" I respond

"Did you pack anything special?" He asks in a very playful way.

I roll my eyes and figure that is enough of a response. We get to the institute and call out to see if anyone is around. Church meows in response.

Jace turns to me and says "I think Alec is spending the night with Magnus, do you know where Izzie is?"

"I don't think she would be with Simon considering he's not all there yet"

Jace looks at me with concern in his eyes "How are you feeling about the whole Simon thing?"

"I mean I'm obviously grateful that he remembers a little but I'm afraid it wont ever be the same again. I feel like I am missing a part of myself even though he's perfectly fine."

"He will get there he just needs some time Clary"

I nod and grab his hand and motion for him to start walking. To my surprise he picks me up bridal style and carries me.

I whine "Jace if Maryse sees us go into your room and she tells my mom I will never be allowed to spend the night here again."

"Maryse if probably long asleep by now, come on we won't even be doing anything."

I consider my options. I want to spend the night with Jace more than anything.

"Okay whatever lets go"

He throws me onto the bed gently when we get to his room. His room is immaculate as usual, everything clean and in place. He tells me he is going to shower and steps into the bathroom closing the door half way.

I pull my sketch book out of my bag and decide to draw. I felt a strong need to draw something other than runes. I think about the wedding, and the glow of the lake and all the people I care about around it. Without even thinking about it I begin to draw. Magnus and Alec appear in it laughing about something. I depict the exact moment I put the Herondale ring in Jace's hand. And then also showed Simon and Isabelle joking around as Simon splashes her with lake water. Maia and Bat are off in the corner of it.

The sound of the shower turning off brought me back to reality. Jace steps out in his sweatpants. It is not fair how effortless and perfect he always looks. Sometimes I wonder what people think when they see him with someone like me. I know those insecurities are foolish and I do not feel that way often.

"Can I see what you sketched?" He asks in a casual tone. I nod and hand him the sketchbook, I see the corners of his mouth go up into a smile.

"I just wanted to capture how perfect this day was." I explain.

"It's amazing the talent you have. However I do wish you would draw me more often."

I laugh and reply "You're actually quite hard to draw."

He flexes his biceps and says "It's indeed hard to capture this sexiness."

I grab his pillow and throw it at him muttering a "Shut up" underneath my breath.

We lay down to finally go to sleep. I feel safe, I always do with Jace. He intertwines his hand with mine and hear him whisper another "I love you" before I drift into my dreamless sleep.

I wake up and turn around to see the time. The blue numbers on his digital clock light up the room and read 4 am. I figure I should probably get back to my room just in case Maryse goes to Jaces room in the morning and finds me there.

I carefully move his arm that is draped across my waist, and as quiet as possible push myself off the bed to stand up. I grab my backpack from the foot of the bed and remember to grab my sketchbook off the nightstand before looking at Jace one more time and stepping out the door.

On my way past the kitchen I see Izzy in there making a cup of tea. I walk into the kitchen and sit down at the table next to her.

I ask "When did you get home"

She shrugs "Like a half hour ago I think."

"You cant sleep?"

"I tried but I couldn't, smart of you to leave Jace's room before my mom found you in there" She says with a small laugh.

"How was your time with Simon?"

Izzy's eyes light up a little bit "You know for so long I was afraid that it would never come close to how it was. But he is still the same person, just with a different view on life. Everything still feels the same, I don't know, it feels right."

"I haven't really talked to him that much but hearing that gives me hope." I reply.

The kitchen is quiet and dark and I know Izzy has been going through a hard time. Without thinking I say

"Izzy I'm so grateful for you. Your friendship."

Her dark brown eyes look up at me "Me too Clary, me too."

"Izzy, please get some sleep, you need it." I say with concern in my voice.

She nods and I know she probably won't sleep. But it was important for me to say.

I walk quietly to the spare bedroom and lay down. My life is finally peaceful, I almost do not know how to deal with it. I don't even know what a normal day for me looks like. I guess my days will consist of training and killing demons and my new friends and of course Jace. I am content with that.