Seventh One Shot:
Message Board
Clary POV:
November 2006- Clary, Izzy, Simon = 13 Alec, Magnus, Jon = 14
"Alright everyone! Time for truth or dare!" Izzy yelled and we all got around in a circle. "I'll go first!" She looked around at the group. "Alec, truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to kiss your crush." She said and I knew Alec was going to remove a piece of clothing, he would never admit he was crushing hard core on Magnus. When he took his shirt off he looked less than pleased with Izzy.
"Izzy, truth or dare?"
"Dare." She said back confidently, she was never one to turn down a dare.
"I dare you to play 7 minutes in heaven with Simon." He said and Simon turned beat red. Izzy grabbed his arm and pulled him towards the closet. 7 minutes later they both walked out and Simon looked like he was on cloud nine and Izzy was flushed. The game went on for about an hour until we called for the last round. It was Izzy's turn again and he eyes landed on me.
"Clary, truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to find a random username online and start a conversation with them." She said and I laughed. I grabbed my laptop and went on some online chat room and found a person with the username jch0124. It seemed easy enough so I started typing.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Hey! My name is Clary, and I found your username and decided that I needed new people to talk too! If you don't want to talk that's fine! But I thought I'd give it a shot! Hope you have a nice night!~
I sent it and closed my laptop and looked at Izzy and she was shocked that I followed through. We all decided that it was time to go to bed, and for some reason I was really excited to see if the person on the other end of that email was going to answer me. I wasn't the one who was so out going, but I had no idea who I was talking too and it was kind of exciting. They knew nothing about me, and I could just be myself. When I woke up I had a message. I rubbed my eyes and I couldn't believe it. The person on the other end actually answered back!
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Hey Clary! My name is Jace, and I'm always down for getting to know new people. I'd love to talk! I did have a pretty good night, how about yourself?~
I couldn't believe it and I squealed and ran to where Izzy was sleeping. When I got there she was still sleeping and I had to shake her to wake her up.
"What is it Clary?"
"The person I messaged last night answered me back, and he told me he'd love to get to know me!" Her eyes popped opened and she was now wide-awake.
"Are you serious?"
"Yea!" I said and I showed her the message. We both squealed a little before we calmed down. I was super excited to get to know him, and maybe he lived close and we could meet up one day. I went back to my room and decided to answer him.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I had a pretty great night. I hung out with my friends and my brother.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~That sounds nice. I wish I had siblings. It gets pretty lonely being an only child.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~It's alright. He gets on my nerves, but what else do you expect an older brother to do? How about we play 20 questions to get to know each other better?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Sounds good. I'll go first. Where do you live?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I live in New York. Where do you live?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~That's too bad. I live in California. I guess this means we'll never meet each other, and if we do, that'll be a miracle. How old are you?~
I couldn't help but feel sad about the fact that he lives across the country, but I guess it was too good to be true to find a random stranger on the internet and them just magically live in New York.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Miracles can happen. Don't be so sure we'll never meet! I'm 13. How old are you?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I'll hold you too that miracle. I'm 13 as well. That's kinda cool that we're the same age. At least I know you aren't some child predator! Do you play any sports?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I'm a cheerleader. I never really got into any other sports. I was either too scared to get hit in the face, or I wasn't physically able to run for long periods of time. I found cheerleading when I was about 8 and I've been doing it ever since. Do you play any sports?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I play a couple, but my favorite is football. I'm hoping that I can go to college on a scholarship for it. I actually have practice soon. I don't want to cut this short, but we'll talk later ya?~
To: jch0128
From: artgirl0828
~Of course. You know where to find me. Have a good practice!~
I shut my laptop and lay on my bed. He seemed like such a nice guy, and I couldn't wait to get to know him. I really hope I didn't just stumble onto someone who is like 45 and pretending to be a 13 year old, but I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens. All I know is that I made a new friend and I was happy about it.
Time Jump- Freshman Year
August 2009 – Clary, Simon, Izzy, Jace = 15
Clary POV:
Three years later and I'm coming home from tryouts with the biggest smile on my face because I made my high schools varsity cheerleading team with Izzy. I couldn't wait to get home and message Jace! Yes we were still talking. He has become one of my best friends, and even though I didn't know what he looked like or anything I had developed a little crush on him over the past two years. He was just so sweet, and he always made me laugh, and if I was having a really horrible day he was always the one who could make me smile.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~JACE! GUESS WHAT? I MADE THE TEAM! You are now the friend of the varsity cheerleading team as one of the first freshman to ever make it on varsity!~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I'm so proud of you Clare. I knew you could do it! Did Izzy make it as well? I told you all that freaking out was pointless. I knew you could do it.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Izzy did make it! Which makes it so much better. I don't know what I would have done without her on the team. There is one other freshman on varsity with us and according to the coach and the rest of the team they've never allowed freshman on varsity before because they weren't that good, so it feels extra good that I made it! How did football tryouts go? Did you make it?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Of course I made it Clare. Do you know who you're talking too! It was a lot of work, and the coach kicked my ass the whole week but it paid off. I'm excited, the coach said I might even get some playing time, which is unheard of for freshman on my high school team.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~See I would compliment you, but I don't want to inflate your ego any more than it is. But I'm proud of you! Can you believe we're going to be freshman? I feel like we just started talking yesterday. And now we're starting high school.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I know what you mean. It seems like this strange girl randomly messaged me last night telling me she needed friends, and here we are. Still talking.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Ha. Ha. Ha. You're very funny, and I do believe I said I was always up to making NEW friends, not needing A friend. Don't get it twisted Jace, I have friends, but it's always nice to have more!~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I'm just kidding Clare, I'm glad you messaged me. This has been a good two years of friendship! Also, happy birthday! I hope you have an amazing rest of the day! I have to go, I have practice tonight! We'll talk soon, I'm slammed all weekend with football, if I don't get the chance to say this before Monday, have a great first day! I know you'll do great!~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Thanks Jace! Good luck at practice, and if we don't end up talking good luck on your first day of school as well! Kick ass!~
Time Jump-Junior Year
February 2012 – Clary, Simon, Izzy, Jace = 17
Clary POV:
Today just couldn't get any worse. My parents just told me that they were getting a divorce and I lost it. I locked myself in my room and cried. I thought my parents were going to be together forever, and now they were splitting up and I just I couldn't handle it. I ended up crying myself to sleep, I woke up at 3:15 am and I realized that I hadn't talked to anyone all day. I checked my phone and Izzy had texted me about 36 times, I had 5 missed calls from Jon, and I had a message from Jace. I decided that I'd talk to Jace first, maybe he could calm me down.
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Hey Clare, we haven't talked since yesterday and I'm getting worried. Let me know if something is wrong, or just let me know if you're really busy. I hope everything is alright.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Hey Jace, I'm sorry I didn't respond. I have had a really shitty two days. I got some really bad news and I just kinda shut down.~
I put my computer at the foot of my bed and laid down not expecting a response but my computer dinged and I saw that Jace responded.
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Okay, I promise I'm not a stalker, but I fell asleep on my computer and your message woke me up. Do you want to talk about it? I'm all ears. Well, technically I'm all eyes, but you know what I mean.~
I read the message and couldn't help but laugh. He always knew how to make me smile. I wish I could just meet him. I hate to say it, but I am completely in love with him, and I don't even know what he looks like. We decided that we wanted it to be a surprise in case we do end up meeting one day, but he was just always there for me, lifting me up, and encouraging me, and supporting me, and I fell, and I fell hard.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~My parents are getting a divorce.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Aw Clare, I'm so sorry. That really sucks, but you can get through this. You have your friends to lean on, you have Jon who is probably experiencing the same emotions you are, and you always have me. You know you always have me. Can I tell you something?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Of course. You know you can always tell me anything.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I think I'm in love with you.~
When I read his message, I think I had a mini stroke. Did he really just tell me that? Did he really mean it? Was he just playing games or was he actually in love with me
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Clary? Are you there?~
Oh shit. I never answered.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Yea, I'm here. I'm sorry, I just I wasn't expecting you to tell me that. I mean, wow. Can I tell you something?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Absolutely.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I think I'm in love with you too.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~That might be the greatest thing I've ever read. I can't tell you how long I've wanted to tell you that.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~What took you so long?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~A lot of reasons. The first being that we've never met. I thought you'd think I was weird if I told you that I loved you and we hadn't even met. The second being that I didn't want to ruin our friendship. And third, I was scared of what you might say or do. I mean, you could have completely rejected me, or stopped talking to me. And I don't know if I would have been able to handle that.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I've been wondering if I was the only one falling in love in this friendship. I mean, how can you talk to someone as much as we do and not get those feelings, but I just didn't want to freak you out for the same reasons you have. But I can't believe you feel the same way. Now all we have to do is meet.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~We'll meet one day. I don't know when but we'll meet. But I have a question for you.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~What's up?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~What do we do now that we confessed our feelings? I mean, what are we now.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Well, we can do two things. 1. We can go about the way we have been for the past couple years. We can continue this friendship the way it started, and wait to take things farther when we finally meet or 2. We can start a long distance relationship.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I don't think I can go back to just being friends, but I feel like we should meet before we start something. I mean, I have such strong feelings for each other but we've never met and I feel like we need to.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~What do you suggest we do than?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~This might sound completely crazy, but how about we agree to not date anybody else. We can be in a weird version of a relationship. We don't date others, but we aren't dating each other. Does that make sense? Cause I don't think I would be able to handle the idea of you dating other guys until the day we met, because who knows when that day will be.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I mean, that won't be a problem for me, I don't exactly have guys lining up to date me, but are you sure you'll be able to survive? I mean, you're used to jumping from girl to girl, are you sure you can just give that up?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I can't even remember the last time I hooked up with a girl. It felt wrong when I felt the way I did about you. I know it sounds weird, and different, but I think we could make it work.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I think we can make it work too. You have yourself a deal, and I can't wait until the day that I meet you Jace. It's late, or early I don't really know but I need to get some more sleep. I'll talk to you at some point today, but I'm not sure when. Thank you for being there for me tonight Jace. It means a lot to me.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Anything for you Clare. Don't forget, if you need me I'm always here. Sweet dreams. I love you.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I think it'll take me awhile to get used to you saying that, but I absolutely love reading it. I love you too.~
Time Jump- Senior Year
November 2012- Clary, Izzy, Simon, Jace = 18
Clary POV:
The end of football season was ending and our team was kicking ass! We actually made it to this elite tournament East Coast vs. West Coast and the cheerleaders got to go and I was super excited to go! It was a weekend of football games, and getting to bond with my team. Plus it was being hosted in Oregon, and I've never been and I was super excited to travel. When I got the new I immediately wanted to tell Jace.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~JACE! Guess what?!~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~What?!~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~My high school football team was invited to the East Coast vs. West Coast Tournament this year, and we get to travel with the team and I'm so excited!~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Wait, the football tournament that's taking place in Oregon in two weeks?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Yes! Wait, you've heard of it?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~My high school won it last year, and we get to go back to try and defend our title. Do you know what this means Clary?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~We will be in the same state, at the same tournament, at the same time, after 5 years, we can finally meet.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~We finally get to meet. I can't believe this. I can't believe that this is happening. Do you know when your team plays and who you're playing?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~We play Friday night at 6, and we're playing Hunnington High School from Dallas Texas. When do you play?~
To artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~We play Friday at 3, and we play St. Jude Catholic from Salt Lake City, Utah. I can't believe we never talked about this, what school do you attend?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Wow. We really haven't talked about that. I go to Idris High School. What about you?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I go to Shadowhunters High School. What's your mascot? I feel like we need to get the basics in order before we meet. Haha.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~We're the Vampires. Such a stupid mascot, and I have no idea who thought it was a good idea, but oh well. And our colors are red and black. What about you?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~That's very interesting, but at least it's different. We're the werewolves. Just as random and weird as yours and our colors are brown and white. I can't believe this Clary, we are finally going to be able to meet. Do you know when you get in?~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Well, we don't have to be there as soon as the football team, so we get in at 4 I think. Are you going to meet me at my game?~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Of course. My whole team if going to your game. Our coach wants us to see what we're up against. I'll meet you at half time.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~I can't wait. Just talk to any girl on the cheerleading team to find me. I don't want to give you any details about what I look like. I want you to be surprised.~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~I can't wait. I have to go. Coach is doubling our practices until the tournament. I can't wait to see you Clary. I love you.~
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~Good luck, and I can't wait to meet you either. I love you too.~
Time Jump-Two Weeks Later-The Tournament.
Clary:
When we got to the hotel I couldn't sit still. I was finally going to be able to meet Jace tonight and I was nervous and excited and scared and just completely shocked that this was actually happening. I hadn't told Izzy any of the details because than she would freak out and make me even more nervous. She finally decided she'd have enough of my weird moods.
"Come on Clary, spit it out, what has you freaking out?" She said and I realized that I couldn't keep it from her anymore.
"You remember in 7th grade when you dared me to message a random stranger?" She nodded. "Well, I never told you this but we never stopped talking."
"You're shitting me right? You guys kept in contact all these years?"
"Yes, and there's more." I said and my cheeks instantly flared red.
"Oh my god. You like him." She said and I still avoided eye contact. "No, you love you. Oh my god, Clarissa Fray is in love! This is amazing! That's why you're all weird?"
"There's more." She gives me the look for me to continue. "He's here. His high school football team is in this tournament too."
"Are you fucking kidding me?" She shouts and I can't help but laugh. "Which school?"
"Shadowhunters High School."
"You got yourself a California boy! Oh my god, I can't believe you kept in contact and you're in love, and you're going to meet him! Well, let's make you look drop dead gorgeous!" She said as she started on my hair. I didn't even care how painful the process was, I just wanted to look my absolute best when I met him for the first time.
Time Jump- Half Time of the Football Game
Clary:
The first half of the game went by really fast, well fast for a football game, but we were winning 35-14. I told the girls that they had to be back at the 5 minute mark and they all scattered, and Izzy and I stayed and talked at the fence. Izzy was in the middle of a sentence when she stopped talking and her eyes started popping out of her head.
"Izzy?" I said and she just closed her mouth.
"Oh my god." She said. "That might be the more gorgeous man I have ever seen in my life." I turned around and followed her gaze, and she wasn't lying, I thought I was staring at a god amongst men. He was pure gold. From his golden skin, to his golden hair, to his even gold eyes. He was mesmerizing. He was walking with a couple other guys, who were quite attractive but he clearly blew all of them out of the water in the looks department. His group walked past us but they didn't make it far when Kealie and Aline stopped them. Izzy and I looked at each other and smiled, and started to eavesdrop.
"Hello boys, what brings you out here tonight?" Kealie said and I couldn't help but gag. She was always trying way too hard.
"We came to check out the talent. If we're going to play one of your teams, might as well see what we're up against." The blonde one said and even his voice was beautiful. This man had no flaws, it was amazing that someone so perfect existed.
"Where do you boys go to school?"
"Shadowhunters High School." The blonde said and I couldn't help but think about how that's where Jace went, and I got super excited.
"Nice. What are your positions?" She asked as she moved closer.
"I'm the quarterback." The blonde said. "Julian is a defensive line man, Sebastian here is our running back, and Mark here is the wide receiver."
"That's very sexy, being the quarterback that is." Kealie says and Izzy and I couldn't help but laugh and gag. Thankfully they didn't hear us. But he looked like he wasn't giving her the time of day, he looked like he was searching for something or someone. "What are you looking for handsome?"
"I'm looking for someone actually. Maybe you two could help find her." He said and I could just see the hurt flash in Kealie's eyes.
"Why do you need some girl when you can have me?" She said in her seductive voice and I couldn't help but notice that he wasn't into it at all and I laughed. He looked back at them and then down at their uniforms, I still couldn't believe that I had to be on the same team as them, its girls like that, that gives cheerleaders a bad reputation.
"Actually, you two could be extremely helpful, I'm looking for a girl named Clary, I think she goes to your school." He said and I think my jaw hit the ground, and Izzy sucked in a deep breath. It couldn't be him.
"CLARY?!" They both yelled and their eyes darted to mine. He followed their glare and our eyes locked and I swear everything in the world just melted away. He smiled and started to walk over when Izzy spoke.
"That's the guy I dared you to talk to in the 7th grade?" She said and I was still in shock.
"Apparently." I said and our eyes never broke contact, and now he was right in front of me. I was vaguely aware of his friends still standing there, and Kealie and Aline fuming and Izzy standing next to me but my main focus was on Jace.
"You're even more beautiful than I imagined." Were the first words out of his mouth and I just couldn't believe it.
"I can't believe it's you." I said and he let out a laugh.
"I can't believe it's you. I've dreamt about meeting you for years." He said as he took a fly away curl and tucked it behind my ear. "I'm Jace." He says and I can't help but laugh.
"Clary." I say and he smiled and before I know it his hand is behind my neck and he is lowing his lips to mine. The only way I could possibly describe the kiss was electrifying. I could hear Izzy squealing beside me, and I could hear his friends whistling behind him, but I just completely lost myself in the kiss to the point where I got weak in the knees and Jace had to hold me up. When we pulled apart our eyes locked again and we both smiled. I looked at the scoreboard and realized that there was only 5 minutes left. I groaned and looked back at Jace.
"I have to go."
"Can I take you out after the game?" He asked and I couldn't help but laugh and smile.
"I'd love that."
"I'll meet you at the entrance." He said and he gave me one last kiss. I nodded and he made his way back to his friends where he was greeted with praise and pats on the back. I watched him walk away until I was broken out of my thoughts by Izzy.
"Oh my god I can't believe that just happened." She said.
"You can't believe that just happened? I can't believe that just happened!" I said and she looked shocked.
"You mean to tell me, you didn't know that sex god was the guy you've been talking to for 5 years Clary?!"
"No, we always said we weren't going to know what each other looked like until we met in person."
"Oh girl, you lucked out. He is gorgeous." She said and I couldn't help the blush that took over my cheeks.
"I know. I can't believe that's him." I said and than the buzzer went off the teams came back out onto the field. The rest of the game went by so slowly but I think that was because I just wanted to be with Jace. We ended up winning 49-21, and our team was pumped. After our coach had her after game chat I gathered all my things and started walking towards the entrance with Izzy. We were laughing and talking and when we got to the entrance there Jace was, standing around talking to a couple of teammates when he noticed I was there he smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back. Izzy and I made our way over to them, and the butterflies in my stomach just got bigger with every step closer to him I got. When I walked over to him he pulled me into a hug and pressed his lips to mine, and I knew right then and there that nothing would ever compare to that feeling.
"Hey." I said and he smiled.
"Hey." He replied. "Do you have a curfew?"
"Coach says we aren't allowed to leave the hotel but what's the fun in that? Izzy is going to cover for me. I just have to change, and I'll be ready to leave. Give me 7 minutes." He nods and I make my way into the bathroom. I practically jump out of my uniform and replace it with my tightest black skinny jeans, a white long sleeve shirt and my leather jacket, followed with my favorite maroon beanie and my black combat boots. I fix my make up so that I doesn't look like I just cheered at a game and when I was satisfied I walked back out and when I looked up all of Jace's teammates mouths were hanging open but he just smirked, a sexy smirk, and looked me up and down. When I walked over to them I couldn't help but laugh.
"Might wanna close you mouths boys, you'll catch flies." I said and they all straightened up, and Jace laughed.
He put his arm around my shoulder and led me to his car. I gave my stuff to Izzy, she hugged me, whispered a good luck to me before getting into a car with one of our teammates to head back to the hotel. When we got into the car, everything just seemed so natural, like we had been around each other for years.
"So, where are we going?"
"I figured we start this whole dating thing off the cliché way. There is a 24 hour coffee shop I found the other night, and knowing that you basically run on caffeine I thought it would be the perfect place to start." I couldn't help but smile. Even though we haven't dated, he still knew everything about me and it was amazing.
The date had been absolutely amazing. I don't even remember the last time that I laughed that hard. Everything with him was just so easy and so natural and I never wanted it to end. Knowing that we were going to have to go back to our lives on opposite ends of the country on Sunday was killing me inside.
"So, do you know where you're going to college yet?" I asked, wondering if that would bring us closer together.
"I have a couple schools in mind, but my dream school is Pace University." He said and I nearly spit out of coffee. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. I just didn't know you wanted to go there."
"I didn't want to play D1 football, I love the sport, but I want to give myself time to study and have a college life. What about you?"
"Funny you should ask, I actually got my early acceptance letter to Pace University the other week." His eyes widened.
"Are you serious?"
"I'm dead serious."
"This is amazing. We could go to the same college."
"I mean, I'm already going, its up to you now."
"Oh, I'll go. The football coach and I have been in contact. Are you going to cheer there?"
"Yup." I said and his eyes got even wider. "What?"
"You can cheer for me." He said and I couldn't even fathom how amazing that sounded. "This is crazy. I can't believe this is happening. I don't want this weekend to end."
"I know. I don't know how I'm going to survive the rest of senior year without having you with me."
"I'll still be with you, just not in person."
"I guess if I can survive 5 years of not being with you, a couple more months won't be that bad." I said and we finished our coffee and he took me back to my hotel. He walked me up to my room and we lingered.
"I had an amazing time with you tonight Clary. I wish this weekend didn't have to end."
"I know. What time do you guys play tomorrow?"
"We have a game at 6. What about you?"
"We play at 4. I'll stop by with Izzy after our game is over." He leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.
"I'd love that. Can I come back here with you after my game?"
"Won't you want to hang out with your team?"
"I finally got to meet you after five years, I've spent the last 10 years with most of those guys. Trust me, I want to be with you more."
"I would actually really love that. We can just chill and have a movie night." I said and he pulled me into a hug. I inhaled his scent trying to commit it to memory.
"I'll see you tomorrow." He said as he kissed me again. "I love you." He said and my whole body shivered and he laughed.
"I love you too." He kissed me one last time before he started walking away until he turned around.
"Clary." He said and I turned around. "One more thing." He said and smiled. "Would you do the honor of being my girlfriend?" He asked and the biggest smile appeared on my face.
"Absolutely." I responded and he winked at me, and walked away, and I walked into my room. I couldn't believe how everything turned out. Things were perfect, and I couldn't be happier.
My team and Jace's team made it to the final game, and it was the most intense game I've ever watched. In the end Jace's team won 21-14, but my team played their hearts out, and I couldn't be more proud.
Saying goodbye to Jace was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I cried, and Izzy had to hold me for a good hour before I calmed all the way down. I didn't want to go back to New York and finish out senior year, I just wanted to spend all my time with Jace and it sucked that I couldn't.
Time Jump-Four Months Later
Clary POV:
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~GUESS WHAT BABE!~
I got a message from Jace in the middle of school and I knew it must be important for him to be messaging me at this time so I decided to look.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~WHAT?!~
To: artgirl0828
From: jch0124
~Just got my acceptance letter from Pace University. Looks like we'll be spending the next four years together baby!~
I couldn't contain my excitement and I let out a little squeal in class, and everyone looked at me. I ducked my head in embarrassment but I couldn't be happier. Izzy looked at me and I told her I would tell her later.
To: jch0124
From: artgirl0828
~OMG! Jace that is so amazing! I am so proud of you babe! I love you! But I have to go, I squealed in class and got a lot of strange looks and I think the teacher knows I'm not paying attention! Have a great day! I love you!~
I didn't bother waiting for his reply, I would read it after school. I turned my attention back to the teacher, but lets face it, I wasn't paying attention at all, I was thinking about the future and how amazing it was going to be going to school with Jace. The rest of the day I couldn't wipe the smile off my face, and I couldn't wait for college.
Time Jump-Senior Year in College
Jace POV:
We had a game today, and to say I was nervous would be an understatement. I wasn't just playing a football game today, I was going to be proposing to Clary at half time, and I was freaking out. I mean, we've known each other for almost 10 years, and we've been dating for almost 5, and I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, but it was still nerve wracking.
When the first half way over I made my way over to the bench, but none of the guys left, they all knew what was going on. The announcer started talking about whatever half time stuff he normally talks about, and after about five minutes he started to talk about Clary.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have a very special announcement to make today. Our quarterback, Jace Herondale has a very special someone that he would like to take this opportunity to recognize." I took a look over at the cheerleaders and Clary was frozen. Izzy had come here with her, and was cheering with her and I told her all about my plan. Izzy grabbed her hands and lead her over to the field. "Clarissa Fray is a senior and an art major here, and she is also the captain of the cheerleading squad." By the time he was finished talking, Clary was in front of me, and her eyes were glossy and I could tell she was shocked. "Take it away Jace." The announcer said and I couldn't help but laugh. I took Clary's hands in mine and started my speech.
"Clarissa, you are by far the most amazing girl I've ever met. When you first messaged me in 7th grade, I thought it was odd, but you seemed like a cool person so I decided that I'd give it a shot, and it was the best decision that I've ever made. I love you more than anything in this world and I want to be able to experience everything this life holds with you." I dropped down to one knee and pulled out the box, and her hands flew over her mouth, and I could hear the cheers from the crowd. "Would you Clarissa Fray, do the honor of marrying me?"
"Oh my god! Yes!" She screamed and ran towards me. I scooped her up and gave her the biggest hug and she wrapped her legs around my waist. When she pulled away she crushed her lips against mine and the whole football team started whistling. When I put her down I slide the ring on her finger and gave her one more kiss. After a couple minutes the team made their way into the locker room, and I gave Clary one more kiss before following them, and I couldn't help but smile at the thought of marrying Clary.
Clary POV:
After Jace went into the locker room I made my way over to the cheerleaders where I was bombarded with congratulations and hugs, and I just couldn't stop smiling. I wasn't expecting that at all, but it was the most amazing moment besides the first time I met him. I don't know where I would be without him, and now I would never have to find out what life without him was like and I couldn't be happier.
The rest of the game went by quickly and of course, we won. I waited outside the locker room for Jace and when he came out, he picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist again as he kept walking. After a little he put me down but we were still holding hands. When we got into the car and back to our apartment we both collapsed on the sofa.
"I can't believe that happened." I said and Jace just laughed.
"I was so nervous."
"Why? You should have known I would have said yes."
"I know but asking is scary. I mean, I've known I was going to marry you for years, but it didn't make asking any less terrifying." He laughed and I snuggled into his side. "You know, you never did tell me why you messaged me that night."
"You really wanna know?" I ask and he nods. "We were playing truth or dare, and Izzy dared me to pick a random username and message them."
"All of that because of a dare?"
"Yea, but look where it lead."
"I know. I couldn't picture my life without you."
"It was the best dare I've ever been given." I said and I look up to him. "I love you Jace and I'm so glad for that dare.
"I love you too Clary." He kissed my temple and we sat on the couch cuddled up for who knows how long, and I couldn't help but wonder what my life would be like without that stupid dare, but it lead me to the love of my life and for that I would forever be grateful for.
Authors Note:
This one shot was suggested by staticisintheair, and I just want to thank you for suggesting this topic because it might have been my favorite story to write so far! I'm sorry if it took me a little longer to write. I wanted to get it right, and an idea hit me today and this was the result. I hope I've lived up to your expectations! I promise that I'm trying my hardest to get back to everyone who suggested a story! Let me know what ya'll think and give me more suggestions if you have any! I hope you all enjoy this new story! Thank you again staticisintheair, I truly loved writing this piece! :)
