Thirteenth One Shot

Disneyland

Jace POV:
I guess you could say that I have a pretty great job. I work at Disneyland and I absolutely love watching the kids light up when they meet their favorite character. I guess I have a soft spot though because my daughter would be the exact same. She's 4 and her favorite thing to do is dress up like every single Disney princess and pretend. It's the most adorable thing in the world.
I float between different princesses/characters. Today it was between Belle, Jasmine, and Ariel. Personally Ariel is my favorite, not just because she is my daughters favorite but because she is also my wife. We meet here about 7 years ago, she was 19 and auditioned for the role of Ariel. I remember it like it was yesterday.

FLASHBACK:
I was sitting the waiting room to be assigned the princess I was looking after for the day when she walked in. She was absolutely breath taking. I'd never seen someone with such vibrant red hair and mesmerizing green eyes. She sat down across the room from me and I couldn't take my eyes off her.

"Jace!" My boss called and I stood up. "You will be assigned to be with our new Ariel. Show her the ropes, and make her feel like a part of the family." I nod and he looks directly at the redhead. "Clary, here's your security. Don't worry, he's one of our best." The redhead got up and walked over to me. My boss went back inside and we were left alone

"Hi, I'm Jace. Welcome to Disneyland."

"Thanks. I'm super excited to be here. I've wanted to be Ariel since I was a kid." She said and we made our way into the back where she would get ready. "What's it like to work here?"

"It's honestly the greatest job I've ever had. I started working here when I was in high school and I liked it so much I've never left."

"So you're a pro?" She smiled.

"Something like that. Being here for almost 8 years gives me an advantage."

"That's awesome. Do you normally work with the princesses?"

"Depends. I am rotating between three right now. But I work with any character really. They normally stick me with the newcomers. They trust me enough to help them adjust."

"Who are you rotating with now?"

"You, Cinderella, and Mulan."

"That sounds fun!"

"It would be a lot better if those two princesses weren't fighting over me." She laughed.

"How long has that been going on?"

"Well, Cinderella is played by this girl Kealie. She started about three years ago, and it started not long after that. And Mulan is played by Aline, and she has been here for five years, and it started after Kealie got here. Apparently she always thought we were in a relationship and she didn't appreciate the competition."

"You poor unfortunate soul." She said and I just laughed.

"You're really getting into character." She nodded and smiled.

"I used to come here every summer with my parents and I think most of the time was spent meeting Ariel. When I was 12 I told my parents that's what I wanted to be when I grew up, and they told me it wasn't a reasonable job. When I graduated college I realized that I really wanted to do it, so I went against my parents wishes and auditioned. When I got the call I was thrilled."

"You look young to already have been graduated from college."

"I graduated early. I graduated high school at 16, and only went to college for three years. I'll be 20 in a couple months."

"That's impressive. Here's your room. I'll be out in the room for when you're ready. I'll show you to the tunnel that takes you to the grotto, and than in about three hours your meet and greets start." She smiled and I made my way outside.

Time Jump – Two Hours Later

Jace POV:

I knocked on the door and Clary answered it looking confused.

"What's wrong?"

"How am I supposed to walk in my tail?" She held up her tail and I just laughed.

"When you get to the grotto, before we open it up, we put the tail on and sit you down on the rock. I should have mentioned that. I'm sorry."

"It's totally okay. I was just really confused."

"Alright, let's go. That tail takes some practice getting into." I said and she followed me. We walked for about 10 minutes trough the tunnel before we got up to her grotto. When we walked in she was awe struck.

"I can't believe I'm finally here. I've waited so long for this moment."

"I'm glad all your dreams came true. Alright, let's get you positioned on the rock." She hopped up on the rock and I grabbed her tail. I started to put the tail on and when I finally got it up to her thighs she grabbed the tail and our hands touched and I swear I felt a bolt of electricity circulate in my veins and by the look on her face she felt it too. I finally got the tail on and by that time it was almost 2:45, and that's when her meet and greet started.

I stool over to the side and when I peaked out and saw the line, and looked back and saw Clary ready, I opened the curtain and all the little girls smiled and cheered with excitement. Clary was a natural. She was so patient with the kids, and she was so happy to be there just like them that it probably made their experience even better.

After the hour was up, I closed the curtain and when I turned around she had a smile that stretched from ear to ear.

"So, how was your first meet and greet?"

"More amazing than I thought it would be!"

"I'm glad. We have another one in about two hours. You can go back and chill in the waiting room. I have to get ready for Cinderella. At 5:30, you will have to get ready for the dinner with the princesses so you'll be in Ariel's human form. I'll see you in a couple hours." I said and she nodded. I was dreading to go to Cinderella, but I didn't realize how great it was to watch over a princess that I actually found attractive.

Clary POV:

When I got back to the waiting room I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn't help but smile. I was going to love this job, and I was going to love Jace being my security. He is super sweet, and so handsome. I tried not to get caught staring but when nobody was really around I caught myself looking at him. It was hard to look away.

When I had to be back at the grotto I walked through the entrance Jace was already waiting there.

"Ready to get back in that tail?" He said and I just nodded. I took my seat on the rock and he helped me into my tail. When he fingers grazed my skin I couldn't help but shiver. His touch made my insides flip and made me feel different than ever before. We finally got my tail on, he peaked around the curtain and looked back at me and I nodded. When he opened it and the little girls started to cheer I couldn't help but smile. It was amazing and I was so happy to be making their dreams come true.

Once it was done I got out of my tail and Jace and I walked back to the waiting room.

"So, I'll let you start getting ready. The princesses don't go it on the dinning floor until about 6:30 so that gives you an hour to get ready."

"Will you be at the dinner?" I said and I couldn't help but hope he said yes.

"Unfortunately my job ends with the meet and greets. There is security in the dining hall that'll be watching over you."

"Oh." I said sounding just as disappointing as I felt. "Do you happen to know which other princesses I'll be with?"

"I think Aurora, Belle, Jasmine and Snow White."

"Okay. Will I see you tomorrow?" I ask.

"Yes. I'll be with you for the first week, and than security starts getting mixed up. So I'll be sporadic, but you'll see me around." He said and he smiled his beautiful smile.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow than Jace. Thank you for making my first day a great one."

"Of course. Have a good time at the dinner, and a great rest of the night." He said and walked out of the room. I was going to miss having him after this week was over.

FLASHBACK OVER

Jace POV:

Thinking back to that day, I honestly couldn't have predicted our life the way it is now. I look back and see her taking a picture with a little girl and just seeing her eyes light up when Clary would talk about Flounder or Skuttles. It was priceless. I'll always remember our first date, even when she wasn't dressed up like Ariel, little girls still came up and asked if she was.

FLASHBACK:

Jace POV:

It had been a year since Clary started working at Disneyland and we were going on our first date tonight and I was so nervous. I thought asking was going to be nerve racking but apparently getting ready was even worse. We were going to my favorite little diner and even though I'd been her security all year being with her outside of Disneyland was scary.

I pulled up to her apartment and knocked on the door. She answers and she was wearing jean shorts, white converse, and a I heart NY shirt. She looked absolutely beautiful.

"You ready?"

"Absolutely." She said and she locked her door and we got in my car. "Where are we going?"

"My favorite diner in the whole state. The best part, it's opened 24/7."

"That's my kind of diner." She said and I jus smiled. When we showed up we took a seat in a booth, and targeted talking.

"So, where did you grow up?"

"New York. What about you?"

"Right here in Anaheim. Which part of New York did you live in?"

"Brooklyn."

"When did you move out here?"

"When I wanted to audition for Ariel. If I got the job, I would have to be here anyway, and if I didn't, I would always be able to find work here."

"What would you have done if you didn't get the job?"

"Something that involved art."

"So you're an artist?"

"Yea. I love to draw and paint."

"I'd love to see your work some day."

"Really?"

"Yea. I love all form of art."

"What's your favorite?"

"Music. I've been playing the piano since I was three."

"I love the sound of a piano. I wish I could play."

"I'll play for you sometime."

"I'd really love that."

The rest of dinner went by perfectly. We laughed, and joked, and it felt like we've known each other forever. When I got her back to her apartment we both lingered at her door for a moment.

"I had a great time tonight Clary."

"So did I."

"I'd love to do this again."

"Me too." She said and I leaned forward and pressed my lips to hers. I could feel her smile against my lips as she kissed me back. When we broke apart I couldn't get the smile off my face.

"Goodnight Clary. I'll see you tomorrow at work."

"Goodnight Jace." She said as she opened her door. When I got into my car I couldn't help but think about what our next date was going to me. I was excited about seeing where this would go.

FLASHBACK OVER

Jace POV:

The meet and greet was finally over and I took off Clary's tail and we made our way into the tunnel. I put my arm around her shoulders and pulled her into my side.

The one downside was that we couldn't show our affection at work. Ariel is a character, and I'm not married to Ariel. I'm married to Clary, and it sucks that I can't kiss my wife out in the open. I remember the day we got married.

FLASHBACK:

Jace POV:

Clary and I had been dating for a year and a half now and six months ago I proposed and today was the day we were getting married.
All the nerves that are floating around in my body instantly left when those doors opened and Clary walked out. She was absolutely breath taking, but I knew she would be. She always is to me. When she finally got to the alter I grabbed her hands and I couldn't help but smile.

"You ready?" I asked and she smiled.

"More than ready." She said and squeezed me hands. We both faced the priest and he started flaking.

"And now, the vows." He said and I looked at Clary.

"The first time I ever saw you Clary, I honestly had never seen anyone as beautiful as you. When our boss told us that I was your new security I was so happy. I finally got the courage to ask you out a year after we met and ever since that first date, I've been hooked. I love you more than I've ever loved anyone else in the world. You mean everything to me, and I can't wait to see where our future takes us." She had tears streaming down her face and I wiped ten away as she composed herself enough to speak.

"When I walked into that waiting room that day, and found out you were the one who was welcoming me I was nervous. It was my first day and they put me with the most gorgeous person I've ever seen. After that first day, I was just waiting for you to ask me out. A whole year later you finally did and it was one of the best days of my life. You have been there for me through thick and thin and I love you more than absolutely anything. I couldn't picture my life without you and I can't wait to experience the rest of my life with you."

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." The priest said and I pulled Clary over to me and planted my lips on hers. When we pulled apart I couldn't help but smile at my wife.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce Mr. And Mrs. Jace Herondale!" He said and I couldn't help but smile and smile and love the sound of that.

FLASHBACK OVER

Jace POV:

I was pulled out of my memory when I heard Clary talk.

"When is my next meet and greet?" She asked as she leaned her head into my chest.

"3:30. But after that you're done. You aren't attending the princess dinner tonight."

"Good. I wanna go home and cuddle with Rose." She said and I couldn't help but smile. Rose was our four year old daughter and the spitting image of Clary. She was my little princess, and the day she told me she was pregnant, man that was the happiest day of my life.

FLASHBACK:

Jace POV:

Clary and I had been married for a year now and it was the most amazing year. We had bought our first house and Clary was still in the middle of decorating it. Whenever she wasn't working she was painting the house, or rearranging the living room. She just never stopped because everything wasn't exactly how she wanted it, yet I was the one with OCD.

Clary had been sick for the past week, so they got our back up Ariel to do the meet and greets. I was beginning to worry about her. She had never been this sick before, and she kept telling me she was fine but I couldn't help but worry. When I got home one day I could hear furniture moving upstairs. When I walked up there, she was in one of our guest bedroom, which confused me. When I opened the door I was shocked to see her moving around a crib.

"Clary." I said and she looked up at me, and smiled.

"Surprise?" She said as a question and I couldn't believe it.

"Are you serious?" I said and she nodded. "When did you find out?"

"Two weeks ago. I wanted to get the nursery ready before I told you but clearly that can't happen now."

"We're going to have a baby." I said and she nodded. "How far along are you?"

"The doctor said almost two months." I picked her up and swung her around and she began laughing.

"I can't believe we're going to be parents."

"I know. I'm so excited!" She said and I couldn't help but pull her into a hug and hold her there for a couple minutes. A family is everything I've ever wanted with Clary and I was going to get that, and I couldn't be happier.

FLASHBACK OVER:

Jace POV:

When we got back to our house, as soon as we opened the door Rose was running right into Clary. She picked her up and continued into the house. Izzy was sitting on the couch with her newborn, Bradley, and when she hears us she turned around and smiled.

"Hey guys. How was work?"

"It was alright. How was Rose?"

"A little princess. Like always. I was wondering, could you guys watch Bradley on Saturday night? Simon and I want to go out."

"Of course Iz. Jace is going to need practice handling two kids." Clary said and my head snapped towards her.

"You're pregnant?!" I nearly yelled.

"Surprise!" She said again and I couldn't help but laugh. I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her and Rose.

"I'm getting a sister?!" Rose said and we both laughed.

"Or a brother. We'll see when he or she is born." Clary said as she tickled Rose's belly, and she giggled.

"I think I want a sister."

"Why is that?"

"Because than we can both dress up like princesses! But I hope she doesn't have red hair like you and me mommy."

"Why not baby?"

"Because there is only enough room in this world for two Ariel's and that's you and me." She said and I couldn't help but laugh at her logic. "She can have blonde hair like daddy, and she can be Cinderella or Rora."

"Well, if we do have another little girl I want her to look like daddy too." Clary said and Rose giggled.

"Alright my two favorite princesses, lets go out to eat. We have something to celebrate." I said and Clary put Rose down and she started jumping up and down.

"Can I wear my new dress daddy?" She asked and I was a little confused.

"When did you get a new dress?"

"Aunt Izzy bought it for me. It's really pretty!" She said and she smiled at me, and I just couldn't say no.

"Of course baby. Go put it on, and we'll leave when you're ready." I bent down and gave her a kiss before she ran off to her room. Izzy had said her goodbyes and I went and joined Clary on the couch. "Can you believe this is our life?" I said and she laughed.

"No. It all seems so perfect." She said as she leaved further into my side. "But I wouldn't want to have this life with anyone else. I love you so much Jace."

"I love you too Clary." I leaned down and kissed her temple and Rose came running over to us and hopped onto my lap. "Hey baby." I said as she cuddled into my chest, and no matter how many times she did it, it made me so happy to hold my baby and my wife. I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I didn't have Rose or Clary in my life, and I have Disneyland to thank for my amazing family. I don't think I could have asked for life.

Authors Note:

This one shot was requested by staticisintheair, and I really hope you enjoy where I took it! I'm so sorry it took me so long to write this one, but I had an amazing idea today and run ran with it! This is the first story I've written entirely in Jace's POV with only a portion in Clary's. I know it kinda doesn't really belong, since Jace is suppose to be remembering but I thought it was appropriate to show at least a little insight into how Clary felt! Also a disclaimer, I own nothing but the writing! All the princesses belong to disney! I hope you all enjoy it, and let me know what you think! If you want me to write a story just message me or leave a review! :)