Eighteenth One Shot:

Exchange

Clary POV:

"Mom, if you don't stop hugging me I'm going to miss my flight." I said as my mom hugged me tighter.

"I'm sorry. I'm just going to miss you so much."

"You'll have another child. Jace gets in at 3, and than you'll have someone else to look after."

"I know sweetie, but he won't be the same as you. What does he look like again?" She asked and I laughed.

"Tall, blonde, English accent, and golden eyes. I told him to meet you by baggage claim, and I said you'd be the one with bright red hair. So he knows who he's looking for." I said and she smiled. "Alright, we're boarding. I'll see you in six months mom." I gave her a kiss and headed towards the terminal. When I got settled I took my seat and looked out the window. I was super excited to be staying in Whales for six months. I needed a change of scenery and what better way to get some than doing a foreign exchange program? I couldn't wait for all the adventure a new country had in store for me.

Jocelyn POV:

"Man I'm going to miss her." I said as Luke put his arm around me.

"I know, so will I. But we get to experience what it's like having a boy in the house. Now you'll be out numbered." He said and I couldn't help but laugh. "Let's go get some lunch while we wait for his plane to land." He said and he grabbed my hand and led me to a place to eat. I was going to miss Clary so much but I was excited for her to experience a new country.

When three rolled around Luke and I were waiting by the baggage claim and we saw a tall boy with blonde hair and I can only assume that's who Clary was talking about. Our eyes locked and he started making his way over to us.

"Are you Clary's parents by any chance?" He said and I smiled.

"Yes we are! I'm Jocelyn and this is my husband Luke."

"I'm Jace. It's a pleasure to meet you." He said and I couldn't get over how polite he was.

"I can't wait to experience the next six months together!" I said and he smiled and we made our way to the car. We piled his luggage into the car and we were off. "So, what's Whales like Jace?"

"Beautiful. Lots of landscape, and full of rain."

"Clary will love that! She is going to get so much sketching in!"

"She's an artist?" Jace asks and I nod.

"She takes after me. Once she picked up a pencil drawing is all she wanted to do."

"That's cool. I can barely draw a stick figure." He said and Luke and I laughed.

"Do you have any siblings?" I ask and I see him nod.

"I have a twin sister. Her names Cecilia."

"Do you miss her?"

"Yea. We've never been apart so these six months will be weird, but she's super excited to have a stand in sister for the next six months."

"Well, Clary is an only child so it'll be a strange adjustment for you." I said and he nodded. The rest of the car ride was spent in silence but it was a comfortable one. I had a feeling the next six months were going to be fun.

Clary POV:

When the plane landed I got off and headed to baggage claim. Jace had told me that his family would be waiting there for me. Once I had all my belongings I started searching for his family, and when I saw a girl with blonde hair and the same golden eyes as Jace, I knew I found them.

"Are you Jace's family?" I asked and they all smiled.

"Yes we are. I'm assuming you're Clary?" I nod and the girl jumps and hugs me.

"I'm Cecilia and I'm Jace's sister, well his twin, but I only admit that on certain days. I'm super excited to have a sister for the next six months! And I love your hair! Is it natural?"

"Yea. I've never dyed it."

"That's so cool! Oh these are my parents, Celine and Stephan."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both." They smiled and nodded and we made our way to their car. Once we got every settle in we were on our way to their house.

"So Clary, what is Jace in for back at your house?" Celine asks.

"My mom will probably drag him to every museum in New York, and do all these touristy things with him and Luke will most likely take him to sporting events and his and my moms favorite restaurants. He's excited to have another male in the house."

"Are you an only child?" She asks and I nod. "That'll be strange for Jace. He's so used to having Cecilia around."

"He'll love a break from me." Cecilia said and I couldn't help but laugh. I was going to have a fun time on this trip. And I could wait until I got to experience Whales.

Time Jump - Three Months Later

Clary POV:

I'm halfway done my exchange and I was not ready to leave this amazing country. Cecilia was basically my sister now, and Celine and Stephan were so amazing. I felt like I really belonged in this family. I mean, Cecilia and I have gotten so close we call each other sis of sissy. Leaving them might be one of the hardest things I'll ever do, but I was going to make these last three months count.

Cecilia POV:

I only have three months left until Clary leaves and I was not prepared. I love her like my sister and not being able to see her is going to suck major balls. I was taking a shower this morning when the greatest idea popped into my head. Once I got changed I immediately went to find my mom and tell her about my plan. I walked into her study and found her at her desk.

"Mom, I have a plan and I need you to help me execute it." I said and she laughed.

"What's up?"

"I don't want Clary to leave, so I was thinking, maybe at the end of this program we can all meet, our family and hers, and have like a huge double family vacation. Get to know her family, and vice versa."

"I think that sounds great. I'd love to meet the people Jace has been living with." She said and I jumped up and hugged her.

"This will be amazing. Can you call and set it up? But don't tell Jace or Clary."

"Why not?"

"Because."

"What are you plotting Cece?" She said and I tried to avoid eye contact.

"I may or may not want to set them up."

"Cecilia." She said and I finally looked at her.

"What? You can't tell me that Clary wouldn't be perfect for him. She's amazing. Smart, funny, sweet, witty, and sarcastic. It's like they were made for each other."

"Cec..." She started but I cut her off.

"I just want them to meet, and than they can decide what to do. Please mom." I said and her eyes softened.

"Alright. I'll call her parents and set it up." She said and I couldn't get the smile off my face. I ran out of her office and went to find Clary to go shopping, hoping that her and my brother would get along and she'd really be part of the family.

Time Jump - End of Program

Jace POV:

I was packing the rest of my things to get ready for the airport and make my way home. Living in New York was definitely different, and the complete opposite of Whales but I loved every minute of it.

When we got to the airport I was really confused because Jocelyn and Luke were coming with me. Apparently they told Clary they were taking a family trip through Europe, and they are meeting her at the airport. I couldn't wait to get home and see my parents again and Cecilia, it had been a long six months and having her back would be great.

When the plane landed we were walking through the airport and I found my family. Cecilia was talking to a very short redhead who I assume was Clary. We walked up behind them and Cecilia's eyes widened and she ran towards me. I scooped her up into a hug but I couldn't keep my eyes off of Clary, she was breath taking.

"I missed you so much." Cecilia said and I put her down.

"I missed you too." I said and she grabbed my hand and pulled me over to the redhead.

"Sissy, this is Jace. Jace this is Clary." She said and I looked at her with confusion.

"Sissy?" I asked and Cecilia put her arm around Clary.

"We got really close." She said and I smiled.

"It's very nice to meet you Jace." Clary stuck out her hand and I took it and a spark ran through me.

"Likewise." I said and she smiled. She looked past me and saw her parents and smiled.

"Mom, Luke, what are you doing here?" She said as she gave them both hugs.

"Surprise! Celine called me a while back and suggested we go on a double family vacation after the exchange so that we all could get to know each other. And guess where we're going!" She said and Clary clearly read her mind and screamed!

"Pas du tout! La France?" (No way! France?) She said and I smiled. Her French was perfect, and very sexy.

"Yes! I know you've always wanted to go and we're already here, and according to Celine Jace is fluent in French, like you, so why not go and experience the country. And with you two we won't get lost." She looked back at me and smiled.

"Fluent hein?" (Fluent huh?) She says and I smile.

"Oui, bien que je ne m'attendais pas à ce que vous soyez." (Yes. Although I didn't expect you to be.)

"Je suis tombé en amour avec la langue." (I fell in love with the language.)

"Moi aussi." (Me too.) I said and everyone was staring.

"Alright you two, no conversations that we can't understand." Cecilia says and Clary and I laugh. "Alright, so we aren't leaving until tomorrow, so we'll be at our house tonight. But we had to bring two cars because one car wouldn't fit us all, plus our luggage, so Jace you can take your car with Clary and her parents and I'll go with mom and dad with all the luggage." Cecilia says and I nod. We make our way out to the parking lot and go our separate ways, and I couldn't tell you how much I was going to enjoy spending time with Clary.

Cecilia POV:

We broke up and got in our respected cars and once I saw Jace pull away I screamed.

"I told you they would be perfect for you. I mean, did you see that chemistry?" I said to my parents.

"I saw it, and it's evident there is something there. I mean, what are the odds they both speak French fluently." My mom says and I smile.

"This is going to be an awesome vacation." I said and we got in the car and headed home. I was determined to get Clary and Jace together in this week. It was my mission.

Clary POV:

Holy hell. I didn't know a simple hand shake could have so much spark. I mean, I felt it through my whole body. And his French accent was sexy as all hell, I could enjoy spending this week together.

Time Jump - Vacation

Clary POV:

We have been in France for 3 days and it was everything I've dreamed about and more. Everything was so beautiful and knowing the language came in handy, they were all so nice, and willing to help.

Today Jace and I were going to explore a small park in hopes of finding a nice scenic place for me to sketch. He had seen some of my drawings and he wanted to watch me get inspired and create so we decided to take the day and explore. Just the two of us. And I was slightly nervous.

Jace was absolutely amazing, but spending time with his family for six months, I expected nothing less. Actually he was pretty perfect. And everyone who saw him knew it. We were walking through the market place when we heard a group of girls giggling behind us.

"Pense qu'il est avec le Fuligule à tête rouge?" (Think he's with the redhead?) The one asked, clearly thinking we couldn't understand them. I smiled, and Jace smirked because they had no idea we understood everything.

"J'en doute. Il aurait jusqu'à présent quelqu'un qui a félicité son apparence. Elle n'est pas jusqu'à ses norms." (I doubt it. He would have to date someone who complimented his looks. She just isn't up to his standards.) The one said and my smile fades and I see Jace tense a little and I look away. They were right, he was perfect, and I wasn't.

"Vous avez raison. Pense qu'il allait faire avec moi?" (You're right. Think he'd go with me?)

"Totalement Aline, je veux dire que vous êtes comme un 12 sur 10. Ce serait un crime si vous deux n'étaient pas ensemble." (Totally Aline, I mean you're like a 12 out of 10. It would be a crime if you two weren't together.) The one said and giggled. Suddenly I hear Jace whisper.

"Ready to put on a show." He said and I didn't understand at first until his arm was wrapped around my shoulder and he was pulling me into his side. I couldn't help the laugh that escaped my lips, and my arms wrapped around his waist. We heard the one girl groan from behind us and we laughed.

"Ils sont peut-être seulement cousins." (Maybe they're just cousins.) The one said and I felt Jace laugh. He pulled away and leaned down and gave me a peck on the lips. Man if I thought there was a spark from a hand shake this just blew that out of the water. And it was just a peck. I can't only imagine what kissing him actually felt like. He looked into my eyes and I knew he felt it too. Something was there, and we were going to talk about it when we were alone. I remembered the girls from behind us and I turned around and smiled.

"Pour l'enregistrement, nous ne sommes pas des cousins." (For the record, we aren't cousins.) I say and their jaws practically hit the floor. I hear Jace laugh as he grabs my hand.

"Venez, nous avons un babe date d'accès." (Come on babe, we have a date to get to.) He said and my insides flip. I blow a kiss to the girls and laugh.

"Au revoir!" (Goodbye!) I said as Jace pulled me away. We found the park and nobody was there. We sat down on a bench and before I got my sketchbook out I looked at Jace. "That kiss was..."

"Amazing." He finished and I laughed.

"Yea."

"I'd like to try something else." He said and before I could ask his lips were back on mine but this kiss was totally different. His hands were tangled in my hair and my hands rested on his chiseled chest. Holy shit was this like a drug. I never wanted him to stop. When he finally pulled away his eyes locked on mine. "Now that, was a kiss." I couldn't stop the blush that filled my cheeks. "I don't think I'll be able to survive if I don't get to kiss you like that everyday."

"Seems pretty difficult with an ocean between us." I say and his face falls. Silence falls between us for a couple minutes before he speaks again.

"I never asked, how old are you?"

"I just turned 24. How old are you?"

"25. I'll be 26 soon though. I feel like we know nothing about each other." He said and I laughed.

"You're right. How about while I sketch we talk about anything." I said and he smiled. I took out my sketchbook and flipped to an empty page before I spoke. "So, why did you do this program?"

"I found it online. I always wanted to study abroad in college but never got around to it. When I found it I figured, why not? I get to spend time in another country getting to see the sights without having to worry about school. Seemed pretty perfect to me. What about you?"

"Got dumped by my boyfriend, didn't feel like crying my eyes out in my room so I applied. I'd never been out of the country before, seemed like it was calling my name."

"I can't believe anyone would break up with you. You seem too perfect to ever let go." He said and I looked up and saw he was speaking the absolute truth.

"I don't know about that. Our lives were headed in two opposite directions. He wasn't over his college party days, and I wanted to settle down, buy a house, get a dog. He didn't want any of that. One day I came home he left a note on the fridge that said 'Went out to party. Forever.' With the key to the apartment attached."

"Wow. What a dick." He said and I couldn't help but laugh.

"I sold the place, and moved back into my parents until I came back from this to figure out my next step."

"And what's your next step?" He asked and I looked at him.

"Well, I do enjoy Europe." I said and I could see his eyes widen.

"Really?"

"Why not? I don't have anything tying me to New York besides my parents, and I think they would enjoy a reason to visit."

"What about your job?"

"I can create art anywhere. I might actually have a better chance here than anywhere else." I said as I looked down at my drawing. I realized that I was drawing Jace.

"Which part of Europe?"

"I hear Whales is a pretty nice place." I say and his eyes widen even more.

"What?"

"I mean, I already have friends in the area, so adjusting wouldn't be as hard."

"I think it would be perfect."

"And why is that?" I say as I smile at him.

"Because now I have a shot." He said and now it was time for my jaw to drop.

"What?"

"I know you feel the connection between us Clary. Those sparks don't just happen to anyone."

"You felt them too?"

"Yea, and I didn't know what to do with you leaving, but if you're staying, I have a shot. We have a shot." He said and I couldn't help the smile spread across my face. I leaned over and pressed my lips to his.

"You have a very good shot." I said and he pulled me into his lap. We stayed there for who knows how long kissing, laughing, and getting to know each other. I couldn't have pictured a more perfect moment than right here with him, and I was excited to see how it went.

Cecilia POV:

"How do you think the dates going?" I ask and my mom and Jocelyn look over at me.

"It wasn't a date." My mom said and I rolled my eyes.

"Yea, and I'm not a girl." I said and Jocelyn laughed. "It was totally a date, or at least it was going to become a date. You know Jace, when he wants something, he gets it."

"He is very determined. When he was in New York he didn't let us leave the museum until he saw every individual piece and read its history. We were there form open to close but he did it." Jocelyn says and I can't help but laugh.

"He's always been a fan of art. He sucks at it, but he enjoys looking, and learning about it." I said and just than we hear the door opened and Clary and Jace walk in holding hands. "I knew it! Told you mom, I knew they would get together." I say and Clary blushes. I walk over and give her a huge hug. "I am a genius, now you'll really be my sissy." She smiles and hugs me back before turning her attention to Jocelyn.

"Mom, can I talk to you and Luke please?" She said and her mom nods before going to find Luke. "I'll be back soon. This shouldn't take long." She said and I nod and Jace leans down and places a kiss on her temple. I tried my best to hide my smile but I fail. Clary walks away and I look at Jace.

"What's that about?"

"She's thinking about moving here."

"Like to France?"

"No, like to Whales."

"Shut the fuck up."

"Cecilia Marie Herondale." I hear my mom say from the table.

"Sorry. But you're serious?"

"Yea. She says she has nothing holding her to New York, and she's ready for a change."

"Are you two together?" I ask and he averts his eyes. "I'll take that as a yes."

"Yes, alright. We're together." He said and I threw my arms around his neck.

"I'm too good. She's perfect for you, and I swear, if you two get married, I'm totally taking credit."

"Whatever you say Cec." He says as he puts his arm around my shoulders. I've never seen him so happy, and I couldn't believe my plan actually worked. This whole experience turned out better than expected and I couldn't wait to see where it went.

Time Jump - Wedding

Jace POV:

It has been three years since I first laid eyes on Clary, and today was the day that we were finally getting married. To say I was excited would be a huge understatement. I've been looking forward to this day for the past year, and now that it's finally here was so surreal.

It took her six months to actually get settled here but as soon as she did I practically spend every waking moment there until one day she was cooking dinner and flat out said: "So, when are you moving in?"

When I looked at her I could tell she was serious. I mean, I was here all the time, and we had been together for six months, it might have seemed fast but for us it just felt right. It had been like we've been in a relationship for six years rather than six months, and to this day, I have loved every single minute and memory we have shared together.

Our ceremony was short. We didn't want to waist time with unnecessary things when we could be married in 10 minutes and than party all night. She looked absolutely stunning when she walked down the aisle, and yes I shed a few tears.

When we walked into the reception hall I could hear my friends whistling and howling, I saw my mother and Jocelyn crying, and I saw Cecilia jumping up and down with the biggest smile on her face. We finally sat down at our table and we were eating dinner when someone tapped the mic and started speaking.

"Hello everyone, for those of you who don't know, my name is Cecilia Herondale, and Jace is my twin brother. I guess I'm obligated to admit that since it's his wedding day." She said and everyone laughed. "I want to give you all a little background on my relationship with my new sister. I met Clary almost four years ago when her and my brother both signed up for this exchange program. You spend six months in someone else's home, and normally that person goes home after it's over and you never hear from them again. Clary was different. The moment I met her, man I knew she was special. We clicked immediately. We had so much fun together, and I never wanted her to leave. Halfway through the program I went to my mom and told her to set up a huge double family vacation after the program was over." She said and I looked at Clary who was just as shocked as I was. "My mother of course saw through my false reason for it and knew I was up to something. My plan was to set Jace and Clary up. Being his twin, I know everything about Jace, and I knew Clary was his perfect someone. Reluctantly, my mom agreed, she thought I was being pushy, but I know my shit...I mean stuff." She said and everyone laughed. "After a couple days in France they got together and look where we are now. I couldn't be happier for my brother. He has a smart, talented, funny, beautiful, sarcastic, and super sweet girl that really completes him in every single way, and I couldn't be happier that she's apart of our family. And I really only have one thing to say to this happy couple." She said and she looked at me and winked. "I totally take the credit." She put the mic down and everyone laughed and clapped at her speech. She walked over to Clary and I and we both gave her huge hugs. I hate to admit it, but she deserves the credit, without her Clary and I wouldn't be here today, and she was the best thing to ever happen to me.

Authors Note:

So, this one shot was requested by someone names "Me" and I really hope this lived up to your expectations of your idea! I really enjoy this story and I'm very proud of it! I'm in the process of starting other one shots plus updating my stories so I hope you all can be patient with me. Let me know what you think! If you notice I did something different with the translating and I did that because I didn't feel like it was necessary to make you read it separately. I should have done this with my other story, but I like it better when the translations are with the text! Any way, let me know what you all think! :)