I have been writing so many college essays that I couldn't find the energy to write this chapter. But today I just kind of started and couldn't stop. It's not great, but at least it's something.
Clary's POV
I sit on the nursery's floor holding up Mia by her hand as she stands up and her face fills with joy. The twins are far from walking, but they really enjoy standing up and bouncing. Gray's sitting next to me making funny faces at Bree whose laughing her heart out.
"Hey" I hear Jace say from the door and Bree shift her attention holding her arms out towards Jace. "How's my beautiful wife?" He picks up Bree and I stand up holding Mia before giving him a quick kiss.
"Fine... Tired" I admit and Gray gets up to greet his dad.
"Shuldn't you be in bed?" Jace tousles Gray's blond curls and he just shrugs as an answer.
"I let him stay up because it's Friday and he won a gold star at school today" I explain.
"A gold star?" Jace questions confused and I chuckle at his expression.
"When they've been good, have done all their work for the whole week, and done something extraordinary they get a gold star. He helped a little girl called Arden when she fell and scraped her knee at recess" Jace smiles down proudly at Gray, "but it's time for bed".
"Mooom" he pouts but I'm not giving in.
"Come on" Jace hands Bree over to me, "I'll tuck you in. Say goodnight".
"Goodnight mommy" Gray hugs my legs before heading out of the room with Jace trailing after him.
I sit on the rocking chair with both girls and swing back and forth softly as I wait for them to fall asleep. It doesn't take long, but I just sit there enjoying the site of my sleeping daughters for a few minutes before Hace comes back in.
"He's asleep" he whispers walking up to the rocking chair. He kneels down and places a hand softly on my leg smiling. "We need a to talk".
"Ok" I nod and he takes on of the girls, Mia, from my arms. She squirms slightly, but doesn't wake up, as Jace places her in her crib and I place Bree in hers. I turn off the light and close the door gently so it doesn't make any noise. "That was way too easy" I chuckle knowing that sometime bedtime turns into mayhem.
I lean into Jace's side as we walk to our room. We drop on the bed in silence, both of us clearly tired, and I start running my fingers up and down his tattooed arms. I just love going over them. Sometimes I just find something new hidden in the blended images.
"I need to make some new additions" he looks down at me. "Gray, Mia and Bree. That way I'll always have them close, even when I'm not here". His mood suddenly changes and I can feel it. His arms tense up and he frowns.
"Hey" I reach up and run a hand through his hair, "what's wrong? Did something happen in the meeting today?"
"We're leaving to go on tour" he just blurts out and I push myself back. I knew this was going to happen eventually, but I wasn't expecting it at all.
"When?" Is all I can say as I push myself to sit in the bed.
"In April" he sighs and only one thing runs through my head.
"Will you be here for the twins' birthday?" My voice comes out deep with concern.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world" he leans down and kisses my forehead.
I take a deep breath trying to keep myself calm. It's not like I don't want him to go on tour, but I don't want to be apart from him for so long. I start playing with my ring, which has become a habit since the wedding, and Jace notices.
"You know" he smiles trying to change the subject, "back in High School, I always pictured how our married life would be like..."
"Was it anything like it is now?" I ask amused
"Not even close" she shakes his head. "It always changed. Sometimes I was working on a law firm and you stayed home with our son. Other times we were living in New York, and we were both working". His arm finds its way around me and pulls me in closer, "but none of those fantasies could ever compare to what we actually have now".
Without any hesitation, I slam my lips into his forcefully. He doesn't pull back. Instead, he starts removing our clothes. I plant kisses down his collarbone as he unbuckled his belt. "I love you" he whispers before we lose ourselves.
Before we know it, were tangled together, our bare bodies barely covered by the messy sheet. I rest my head on his chest and he plays with my red curls.
"How am I going to survive here without you?" I sigh pecking his chest softly.
"You don't have to stay you know" he breaths out, "that's why we chose Bridgeway for Gray"
"I know" I agree, "but don't want him missing a lot of class either unless it's completely necessary".
"How about this?" He compromises, "come with us for a week in May. Then come back so Gray's here for the last days of school, and after that you can all join us until August when the tour ends".
"Being on tour for so long..." I shake my head.
"Just give it a try" he encourages
"Fine" I agree and he kisses the top of my head.
"See? Everything's going to be just fine"
"Gray!" I yell from the kitchen, "come down here please!"
Jace steps in after putting the girls down for a nap and sits down on the counter.
"What is it?" Gray comes down the stairs and sits next to Jace on one of the high stools.
"We need to talk to you" Jace says vaguely looking at me for help.
"Ok" I shake my head at Jace, "so you remember daddy's concerts right?" He just nods. "Well it's been a while since he's done concerts so the band is going to do a whole bunch of concerts in a few weeks".
"Can I come watch!?" He asks excited.
"Yes" Jace smiles, "but that's not what we were trying to tell you".
"Daddy is going to be traveling for a few weeks" I get to the point, "so he won't be around for a little while".
"Can't I come with you?" His eyes tear up and he looks at Jace.
"You have school buddy" Jace rubs his back, "you like school"
"Yes" he pouts, "but I don't want you to go".
"It's alright" Jace picks him up and puts him in his lap before he starts crying, "you'll come see me. It'll only be a few days before you come visit me. Then I'll have to go again, but once you're done with school. We'll have the entire summer to spend together. We can even FaceTime every single night if you want".
"Every single nigh?" Gray questions.
"Every single night" Jace nods reassuring him. "With me gone, you're going to be the man of the house" I smile a little with that comment, "so I need you to take care of your mom and sisters while I'm not here. Can you do that for me?" Gray nods still tears eyed. "I love you" Jace pokes his belly.
"I love you too" Gray throws his arms around Jace and hugs him tightly.
Izzy and Simon hold a small wedding ceremony much like ours after learning that the band is leaving for tour. Izzy didn't want to get married if Alec and Jace weren't there, and she wouldn't wait six months. So instead, she compromised on a much smaller wedding.
Smaller or not, it was beautiful. I never thought I would see Simon get married, and I never even imagined he would end up with Isabel out of all people. They are truly meant to be.
There's something different about her that day. Her hairs is shinier and thicker than usual. Her skin is glowing. She's curvier than usual. But what really gives it away is the way she looked down at the buffet table in disgust.
"You think you're fooling everyone aren't you?" I walk up to her smiling.
"Excuse me?" She frowns looking away.
"I know what it's like Izzy" I shake my head laughing, "you're pregnant"
"Shh..." She signals for me to shut up, but I wasn't even speaking loudly. "Keep your voice down".
"How long?" I ask
"I just found out this morning" she explains, "I haven't even been to the doctor".
"How do you feel?" I place a hand on her shoulder.
"I honestly don't know" I catch her peeking over at Jace with the twins, Raff and Gray dancing silly on the dance floor, and Alec playing with Max, "I am a model. This could end my career. But, at the same time I can't help but feel happy".
"You're a model and an actress" I shake my head, "this won't end your career Izzy. It'll just mark the beginning of a new chapter of your life". "I'm so happy for you Izzy" I hug her, "you're going to be an amazing mom"
"What about you?" She teases
"What about me?" I think I know where she's going with this.
"Do you want any more kids?" Now I'm the one looking over at Jace.
"I think this factory I'd closed" I laugh, "maybe later we'll change our minds, but right now that's the last thing on our minds".
The twins first year went by in the blink of an eye. It feels like yesterday I was finding out that two little humans were growing inside of me, and now those little humans are starting to walk.
Since the band is leaving in a few days, the twins birthday party is also kind one last reunion with the whole gang before the tour begins. Everyone is here, family and friends. Izzy announced her pregnancy about a week ago and everyone is super excited.
Gray's birthday was just around the time we were getting married, this year it was toned down. Mostly family, but we still invited a few friends from his school. We had some fun activities and treats. The twins birthday is basically the same. Just a cake with a few balloons and a banner. It's important that we celebrate their first birthday, but they're not going to remember it anyway.
Less than a week later. We stand in the foyer saying good bye to Jace. He kisses each one of the twins who are in their high chairs in the kitchen before joining us.
"Remember what I asked?" He kneels down to Grays size and he nods in agreement. "You be good for your mom. Help her around the house. Take care of them".
"I will" he responds proudly before hugging Jace.
"Before you know it, we'll be together again" Jace stands up and wraps an arm around my waist pulling me close. Instead of saying anything, he just lowers kis lips to mine and then presses our foreheads together.
"I love you too" I answer before he lets go of me.
Gray comes over and leans his head on my hip as we wave goodbye to Jace who steps out of the house.
Izzy's pregnant! Should it be a girl or a boy?
Should Clary have another baby?
What should happen next?
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