Eighty Ninth One Shot:
Dirty Dancing
Jace POV:
It has been a couple years since I've been back to this place. And to tell you the truth, I wasn't looking forward to coming back. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember, it was something my parents loved doing, but something I had loathed since I was about 14 years old. I wanted to spend my summer vacation with my friends, not stuck in a tacky 80's adult summer camp place. Okay, summer camp wasn't this elite, but still. We spent the whole summer here, my parents got together with a lot of their rich friends here, and got to drink and golf as much as they wanted, but there were rarely any kids here my age. Since the summer before my freshman year in high school I ended up getting out of it by getting a job, one that wouldn't let me take any vacation time. When I got to college, I found a job in America, where I went to school, and just decided to spend my summers there with some friends. But this year, I wasn't as lucky. My parents really wanted me to come this year, claiming that they had really done wonders for the place, there are more youths, and there are many doctors here that I could speak with, and potentially get a job when I graduate school. Don't get me wrong, studying medicine was fascinating, but it was always going to be my future, my dad was a doctor, so I was going to be a doctor, and there was no discussing it.
Which brings me to where I am now. In a car with my parents, on our way to Alicante Resorts. I was actually dreading this summer, but there was nothing that I could do about it. I needed my parents help with paying for my education, we may be well off, but I couldn't pay for college myself, and once I start my own career and have to do my internship, I won't have the time to come back here, so I might as well appease them now.
We pulled up to the cabin we'd be staying in and I had to admit, they did do a lot of redecorating, which made it a lot easier to look at. We grabbed our bags and headed inside. Everything was updated, which was nice, I couldn't stand sitting on another leather couch, and smelling soap that my grandmother would use. I went straight to my room, and started unpacking. I was lost in my own head until I heard a knock on the door.
"Come in." I said and in walked my dad.
"Dinner is in 30 minutes. Since it's the first night, there is a whole production. I think you'll like it." He said with a smile.
"I'll be out in a minute." I said.
"It's casual, but no white shirt and leather jacket. Wear a nice shirt, and pants without holes please." He said and I nodded. I looked down at my dark jeans that had a bunch of holes and sighed. I liked my look, and I hated dressing like I was something else, but these people had expectations, and I was supposed to follow them, and I wasn't particularly thrilled about it.
I got changed and walked out to join my parents. They were dressed to the nines, but than again, they always were. We headed over to the dinning hall, and all I wanted was some alcohol and some good food and I'd be pleased. When we got in there, we took a seat at the table with another couple. They were about my parent age, and they had a son about my age. He was the typical rich boy who wore polo and expensive shoes. Someone who I never wanted to be, and was glad my parents didn't push that on me.
The lights kinda dimmed, and music started and I guess this was the show my father was talking about. I turned in my chair slightly and the most beautiful redhead caught my eyes. She was incredibly short, and not insanely filled out, but her proportions were perfect to her body, and everything about her was captivating. She met in the middle of the floor with another boy. He was much taller than her, and they started dancing. After some time, others joined in but I was solely focused on her. She was amazing, and beautiful, and alluring. She looked young, but not necessarily innocent, which only made me want to know her more.
When the show was over, they all bowed and made their way out of the dinning hall, and I wasn't going to lie, I was upset that she was leaving. I turned my attention back towards the table where the adults started talking.
"I'm so glad they started the dancing lessons here." The older woman said. "It brings a fresh and youthful vibe to this place. Don't you think?" She asked.
"Completely." My mom agreed. "Especially for someone like me who has two left feet." She laughed and so did everyone else.
"And Clary is absolutely gifted at making those two left feet look like they know what they're doing." The woman said. Clary, even her name was beautiful.
"That she does, but I wish they looked into dancers who weren't as rough around the edges. She's good at her craft, but just isn't up to the sophistication of an establishment like this." My mom said and everyone nodded in agreement, but I couldn't disagree more. I didn't even know her, but I knew she wasn't trailer trash like my mom made her out to sound.
We ate dinner with light conversation, and thankfully when the other couple asked about what I'm studying in college, my father went off explaining what I wanted to do, and what area of specialty I was going to focus in, and where I was going to do my residency at. He was in full doctor mentor mode, but I didn't mind because I wasn't even sure what I wanted to do in the field, and what my dad was saying wasn't set in stone, but he definitely sounded sure of himself, which was something I wouldn't be able to do.
When we were finished dinner, I told them that I wanted to take a walk to familiarize myself with the grounds since I haven't been here in years, and they were all for. I was walking silently, I felt an arm drape over my shoulder.
"Can I help you?" I asked in an unenthusiastic tone.
"We didn't get to talk much at dinner." He said. "I'm Simon."
"Jace." I said.
"Your parents talked about you often, but I never thought you'd ever come around here." He said.
"It has been a few years." I said. "I thought I'd please my parents and come back."
"Understandable. When they redecorated it brought more youthfuls here." He said. "It really helped with the attendance."
"You mean young kids didn't want to play badminton and bridge in their free time?" I said and he laughed.
"It's shocking I know, but once they updated, and added the dance class, people were more willing to bring their kids." He said and I just nodded not knowing what to say. "So, your dad said you were going to school to be a doctor."
"Yup." I said. I really wanted to walk around alone.
"He said you wanted to specialize in plastics. Is that true?" He asked.
"That's what my dad changed his specialty to after about 15 years in trauma." I said. "I guess he has this idea that he wants me to follow in his footsteps."
"And you don't want to do plastics?" He asked.
"I still have time to declare a specialty. I'm waiting to dip my toes in everything to see what I like." I said because it was the best excuse I could come up with.
"Makes sense. I'm studying to be a lawyer. But I don't know what type of law I want to specialize in." He said and I just nodded.
"Look, I don't want to come off as rude, but I took this walk because I wanted to be alone." I said.
"Totally get it." He said and I nodded. I looked in front of me and there was Clary walking with the black haired boy she was dancing with earlier. They were laughing and walking up a path through the woods. "Fine piece of ass she is." Simon said. "I've been trying to get with her since she started here, but she's playing hard to get."
"Maybe if you didn't refer to her as a 'fine piece of ass' she'd be more willing to give you the time of day." I suggested. I knew his method wasn't going to work considering I used to have the same mindset before. Lots of hook ups, but never serious relationships.
"She's used to it." He said, and it really pissed me off that he was just dismissing how sexist he sounded. I looked back up and they had disappeared into the woods fully now, but I wanted to see where they were going.
"Well, nice talking, but I'm going to continue my walk." I said and Simon turned around and left. I sighed, shook my head and made my way up the hill that I had just saw Clary go up. It was pretty quiet, and there was nothing as I walked up this path, until I saw a cabin, but it was a lot bigger than the cabins that we stayed in, and I could hear music. I made my way over to it, and when I got to the door, I opened it and there were a ton of people dancing.
I looked around, and tried to find the redheaded beauty that caught my attention so effortlessly. I hadn't found her yet, but in between looking for her, I was watching the people dance. They were bumping and grinding, but not like you find at a high school prom. Their movements were deliberate, and practiced. Something only professionals really did. They moved to the rhythm of the music perfectly, and I had to admit, I was mesmerized.
"This cabin is for employees only." I heard and when I turned around there stood a tall man, maybe an inch shorter than me, with eyeliner thicker than most of my ex's, and cat like eyes, which I assumed were contacts.
"I'm sorry. I was taking a walk, and I heard the music." I said because I really didn't want to get in trouble and annoy my parents. I want to make it through this vacation without getting lectured.
"Amazing isn't it?" He said, the fact that I was not an employee completely forgotten.
"They're all really good." I said as my eyes finally landed on the redhead I was searching for.
"I see you have eyes for our fearless leader." He said and I looked at him. "She's the best dancer I've ever seen, and I've been around the dance world since I was 15."
"How did you end up here?" I asked.
"When I was 23 I tore a tendon in my leg." He said. "I had surgery, and when I was finished with rehab I wasn't up to my previous standards. I was touring with Selena Gomez at the time, and I didn't want to be a burden, so I told her that it was my time to hang up my dancing shoes."
"And now you're here?" I asked.
"I can't seem to give it up." He said. "It's in my blood. I don't know what I'd do if I wasn't dancing."
"There are plenty of careers out there that you could explore." I said. "A lot of other creative options."
"I know, I dabble in photography, which is what I do part time here." He said and I nodded. "But dance will always be my true passion." He explained and I nodded. "I'm Magnus by the way."
"Jace." I said and he nodded.
"Well, feel free to hang out and learn a thing or two about our world." He said and I laughed.
"I thought this cabin was for employees only?" I asked and he smiled and winked at me.
"I won't tell if you won't." He said and than he disappeared in to the crowd. I went back to looking for the redhead but she was no longer on the dance floor. I looked around for a moment to see if I could find her, but she was nowhere in my line of vision.
"You lost pretty boy?" I heard from behind me and when I turned around there she was, and I had to say, she was even more gorgeous up close.
"Nope. Just thought I'd follow the music." I said and she smiled.
"I've never seen you around here before." She said.
"Yea, I stopped coming a couple years ago, but my parents have been asking me for almost a year to come this summer, so I thought I'd let them have their way." I explained. "How long have you been here?" I asked.
"This is my 3rd summer here." She said. "I started right after high school." She explained.
"That's a nice summer job. Gives you a nice break between school." I said.
"I don't go to school anymore." She said. "I do this in the summers, and I take up other forms of dance the rest of the seasons to get by."
"Other forms?" I asked as I raised my eyebrow and she laughed.
"I teach a hip hop class at the local dance studio where I live." She said and I nodded. "And I've done a few burlesque shows in the past." She said and I had to admit, I was impressed. "And I've even gotten desperate that I've turned to pole dancing, which started out as me doing it as a workout, but I got really good, and hell if I can make money, why not?" She said and I laughed.
"Sounds like you live an entertaining life." I said.
"Most would go with unstable, but I like entertaining more." She said with a smile. "Makes it sound intentional."
"I'm Jace by the way." I said and she smiled.
"Clary." She said. "So, you look around my age, you in college?" She asked and I smiled.
"Oh yea." I said. "It would have been a great sin if I didn't attend college."
"Sounds terrible." She said. "Not getting a choice."
"I knew I always wanted to go to college. I love learning." I explained. "I just wish I could have picked my own major."
"Let me guess." She said. "Following in your fathers footsteps?" She asked and I nodded.
"I'll be the fifth generation to be Dr. Herondale." I said.
"Wow." She said. "That sounds like a lot of pressure." She said.
"It's not all bad." I admitted. "I actually do find medicine a fascinating subject, and I enjoy learning all about it." I said. "But having a choice would have been nice as well."
"Choices are always nice." She said and I nodded.
"So, you and your partner are really good." I finally said and she smiled.
"He's an absolutely brilliant dancer." She said. "I'm lucky he came here. My first partner here was an absolutely nightmare."
"Why is that?" I asked.
"Let's just say he liked to…..cop a feel during our performances, and I couldn't react." She said.
"And you don't have a problem with your new partner?" I asked.
"Nope. But I think that as more to do with he isn't attracted to me in the slightest." She said.
"How can he not be? You're beautiful." I said involuntarily. I looked at her and she smiled and blushed.
"Let's just say women in general aren't his type." She further explained and than it got it. "Plus, he's too much of gentleman to do that anyway. My first partner was a perv, Alec is the sweetest guy I've ever met, plus he's happily in love already."
"Good for him." I said and she nodded.
"It really is. According to his sister, he was scared to death to come out, and he thought his parents would disown him, which he wasn't wrong about, but Izzy took a stand with him, and they both left." She explained. "They saw that we were looking for dancers, and I was blown away by their talent that I couldn't not request them to be put on board. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made."
"That's awesome." I said.
"Plus, Izzy and I are best friends, roommates even, and Alec found Magnus and fell head over heels in love with him." She said.
"Wait, eyeliner guy with cat eyes?" I asked.
"You know him?" She asked surprised.
"Just met him tonight." I said. "Seems really nice."
"He's fabulous too." She said. "We have incredible dancers here."
"I can see that." I said as I gestured to the room.
"Wanna learn a few moves?" She asked and I looked at her.
"I don't know." I said honestly. "I'm not much of a dancer."
"Come on." She said as she took my hand and a spark ran through me. "I'd really simple." She said and I just let her drag me onto the dance floor. She pressed our bodies together, and she started swaying. At first I was thrown off, because I've never danced like this before, but after a minute of two I started getting the hang of it, and I realized that I didn't want that moment to end, but when the song finally stopped, and people started to leave I realized that it was late, and that I should probably head home.
"Thanks for the lesson." I said to Clary and she smiled.
"You aren't bad." She said. "Just takes you a little time to get comfortable."
"Will I see you around?" I asked.
"Dance classes are every day at 3 o'clock." She said. "Stop by sometime."
"I might have to do that." I said and she smiled. I left the cabin and couldn't get the smile off my face the whole walk back. Maybe coming this summer was the smartest move I've ever done, because getting to know Clary, was going to be a great thing. I knew it.
Time Jump – One Month Later
Clary POV:
This summer has definitely been different than the others. Jace actually took me up on my offer, and has been showing up to some of the dance classes, with his mother, which I thought was sweet. He might not have been that good of a dancer, but his mother was definitely worse, but it was really sweet to see them doing something together. Made me wish I still had parents so I could do things like that.
After our dinner show, we were all heading back towards the cabin to let loose. We didn't do it every night, simply because that would be tiring, but we made sure we did it at least once a week. We weren't allowed to dance the way we wanted to when it came to the classes, so this was our time to test out the new dance move that's been stuck in your head, or try that song out and see how much you could do with it. It was something every dancer needed to do, and I loved doing it with the people who meant the most to me. I was getting my stuff together to leave when I heard a throat clear behind me.
"What's up?" I asked and he smiled.
"I was wondering if we could hang out tonight." He said, and he sounded nervous which was something I didn't associate him with.
"Well, all the dancers are getting together again tonight." I said. "You wanna join?" I asked and he smiled.
"I'd love to." He said and I smiled. I slung my bag over my shoulder and we walked out of the dinning hall. He was incredibly easy to talk to, and just an overall nice guy. Everything felt natural, and I liked that.
Simon POV:
I watched as Jace and Clary walked up the hill. I mean, what does she even see in that prick? He isn't even that nice, and he looks like he's trying to be something he's not. He isn't right for her, I am. By the end of this summer she was going to see that. I didn't know how exactly, but she was going to see it. I was walking back to my cabin when I felt someone's hand on my arm, when I turned around, there stood Izzy.
"What do you want?" I spat at her.
"We need to talk." She said.
"About?" I asked.
"I told you I was pregnant a week ago." She said and I rolled my eyes. "Are you ever going to own up to it?"
"You're a whore Isabelle." I simply said. "I don't even know if that things mine." I said and her eyes widened.
"You're kidding right?" She asked. "I haven't had sex with anyone else since we started hooking up at the beginning of the summer."
"How do I know that's true?" I asked. "Look, I want nothing to do with that thing." I said. "Leave me alone." I said and she gave me an unpleasant look, but walked away. Thank god. I continued walking back to my cabin when something hit me. Jace would certainly be kicked out of this resort if he broke in and stole someone's property. But how was I going to convince them that he was the one who did it. That was the hard part, but I could figure it out. I know I can.
Clary POV:
Jace and I were dancing when Izzy broke through the doors with tears streaming down her face. Izzy rarely cried, so seeing her like that was hard. She ran to the back, but I couldn't not do anything so I followed her. When I finally caught up to her, she was balled up on the floor crying her eyes out. I kneeled in front of her and put my hand on her shoulder.
"Izzy, what happened?" I asked in a calming voice.
"I'm – I -…" She stuttered as she wiped her eyes. "I'm pregnant."
"Oh Iz." I said.
"He wants nothing to do with the baby." She said. "I confronted him, and he called me a whore."
"You know that's not true." I reassured her.
"Doesn't make it hurt any less." She said. "I'm in no place to raise a baby."
"I think the best thing to do right now would be to get evaluated by a doctor." I said and she nodded.
"I don't have that kind of money." She said.
"My dad's a doctor." Jace said from behind us, and I momentarily forgot that he was here. "He can examine you."
"I don't want this whole place finding out." Izzy said.
"Confidentiality if a huge role in being a doctor." Jace explained. "If he wants to keep his credibility, he won't breath a word to anyone."
"Do you think he could come here now?" I asked.
"Let me go get him." Jace said before running out. I looked back at Izzy and smiled.
"You're going to be okay." I said. "But you have to tell Alec."
"He's going to be so disappointed in me." Izzy said and I hugged her.
"No he won't. He's going to support you, just like you supported him." I said and she nodded. We sat there, and I rocked her back and forth trying to calm her down until I heard the door open again and in walked Jace and his father.
"This the girl?" He asked as he gestured towards me.
"No sir." I said. "This is her." I said as I pointed to Izzy.
"Okay. I'm going to have you two step out of the room so we can talk." He said and I nodded. I kissed Izzy's on the temple and Jace and I left the room together.
"Thank you." I said to Jace and he pulled me into a hug. I guess he could tell I needed it.
"It was no problem." He said and I nodded into his chest. His arms were the only thing keeping me sane right now. I wasn't a very empathetic person by nature, and maybe that had to do with the way I was raised, and the environment I grew up in, but when it came to my friends, what they felt, I felt. And I knew Izzy was scared, and that made me scared.
Time Jump – An Hour Later
Jace POV:
When my dad finally came out of the room, I was thrilled. He spent a long time in there, and I thought Clary was going to lose her mind if she didn't get to see Izzy soon. We both stood up in front of my dad and he looked at me first, with disappointment, and than at Clary.
"Your friend is progressing quite well in her pregnancy. She'll need a proper appointment to get more information, but as far as I can tell, she's healthy." He said and Clary nodded. "You can go in now." He said. Clary looked back at me and smiled.
"Thank you." She said. "Both of you." She said and I nodded and so did my father before disappearing in the room to see Izzy. My father started walking away, and I followed. The walk was silent until he stopped in front of our cabin and looked at me.
"I don't want you associating yourself with them Jonathan." He said.
"But dad…."
"No buts Jonathan." He cut me off. "You have a promising future. I don't want you getting involved with that riff raff." He said.
"Just because they're different, doesn't mean they're below us." I said and he glared at me.
"You're going to be an amazing plastic surgeon Jonathan. That girl and her friends are going to single mothers with no college education." He said.
"I don't want to specialize in plastics dad." I finally said.
"Why not?" He asked seeming upset.
"Because I'm not going to walk in your shadow." I said. "I'm only studying medicine because you want me too." I admitted. "And if I stick with it, I won't also be forced into a specialty by you too."
"If you stick with it?" He asked.
"Yes." He said. "I've been thinking lately, maybe I'm more passionate about something else."
"And what might that be?" He asked in a judgmental tone. "You want to be a deviant creative like those goons in there?" He asked as he pointed in the direction of the cabin.
"I don't know dad." I said honestly. "But coming here has opened my eyes to a lot of things. I'm 21 years old. I can think for myself."
He simply shook his head and walked away. I knew he was disappointed in that, but I didn't care. I have done everything he's always wanted me to do. I played sports in high school, I was on the debate team, I was in the student counsel, I volunteered on weekends when I could, I went to church with my mother every Sunday. But I'm my own person, and I needed to start standing up for myself.
Time Jump – One Week Later
Clary POV:
"You still haven't told Alec?" I asked Izzy.
"I can't do it Clare. He's going to be so disappointed in me." She said.
"You won't know until you tell him." I pointed out. "Alec deserves to know."
"What do I deserve to know?" We heard and when we turned around there stood Alec. We just started at him. "Uh guys, what do I deserve to know?" He asked again.
"Uh…." I said as I looked at Izzy. I wasn't going to be the one to tell him. That was Izzy's responsibility.
"I've been looking for other jobs." Izzy said and I rolled my eyes. "I don't want to work here anymore."
"Why not? You love dancing, and this place is perfect for that." Alec said.
"Just not my scene anymore." Izzy said.
"I swear Isabelle Lightwood." I said and she looked at me with pleading eyes.
"Will someone please tell me the truth?" Alec asked.
"If you don't Izzy, I will." I said and she sighed and hung her head.
"I'm pregnant." Izzy finally said.
"I'm sorry, I thought I just heard you say you were pregnant." Alec said and Izzy just nodded her head. "Oh Iz." Alec said as he walked over and hugged her.
"You aren't disappointed in me?" She asked and I saw Alec smile.
"I'm shocked that's for sure, but you know I'll always love you no matter what." Alec said and I felt like I could literally see the anxiety released from Izzy's body.
"It's so good to hear you say that." Izzy said.
"Who is the father?" Alec asked.
"Uh, just some guy who is a guest here." Izzy said. She was really reluctant to telling anyone who the father was.
"There you all are." We heard from behind us and there stood Magnus. "I was getting worried."
"Sorry Mags." Alec said and he smiled and walked over and kissed his cheek.
"No problem darling. Is everything okay?" He asked.
"I'm pregnant." Izzy blurted out.
"Oh." Magnus said. "You know, you did look different recently, but I didn't know what it was."
"You can tell?" I asked and Magnus laughed.
"You know people say pregnant women have a glow?" He asked and everyone nodded. "I thought I saw it, but wasn't sure. What are you going to do?" He asked.
"I haven't thought about it yet." Izzy said. "I know for sure I'm not getting an abortion, but I don't know if I'm stable enough to raise him or her. I mean, I can't even afford a proper doctors appointment."
"I have some money stashed away for a rainy day." Magnus said. "You are more than welcomed to it."
"That's your money Magnus." Izzy said.
"Oh darling, I only put it away because I thought that maybe one day I'd like to travel, but I'm perfectly content with my life here, with Alexander." Magnus said and Alec smiled. "Plus, that little one is going to be my niece or nephew, I want to help."
"You're the best." Izzy said as she hugged him.
"I'd like you to move in with us." Alec said and Izzy looked confused. "I want to be there for everything, and I want to take care of you. Both of you."
"But Clary." Izzy said and I laughed.
"I'm a big girl Iz." I said. "I can handle living alone."
"Do you have enough room for me?" Izzy asked.
"Of course we do." Magnus said. "You two will be taken care of."
"That is if you want to keep it." Alec said. Izzy looked down at her belly and put her hands over her growing baby, and smiled.
"I have an amazing support system." She said as she looked at all of us. "I think raising him or her with all this love and support will be enough to raise them right." She said and I couldn't help but smile.
"I love you Iz." Alec said as he pulled her into another hug.
"I love you too." She said and I leaned into Magnus as he put his arm around my shoulder. I knew Izzy was going to be an amazing mom, she had that natural motherly instinct.
"Clary." Alec said once they broke apart. "I hate to do this to you, but I'm going to have to cut my time here." He said and I nodded. I understood he wanted to there for Izzy.
"I get it." I said.
"I'm so sorry." He said as he pulled me into a hug.
"It's okay." I said. "I can always find another partner." I said and he kissed my temple.
"Love you kiddo." He said and I smiled.
"Love you too." I said and he smiled.
I decided that I needed to take a walk to clear my head. I knew Alec wanted to be there for Izzy for anything, and that would be tough if he was here all the time like he normally is, and I totally support him and admire him for picking up the slack for the dead beat who got Izzy pregnant, but that didn't mean it didn't suck.
"You okay?" I heard and when I turned around there stood Jace.
"Yea." I said and he made his way over to me. I was watching the water make it's way down stream, and trying to focus on the good of today, and not the sucky.
"You don't seem it." He said.
"Izzy finally told Alec about her pregnancy." I said.
"That's a good thing right?" He asked.
"Very good." I said.
"So, why the long face?" He asked.
"He's going to cut back on his time here, which means I'm going to need to find a new partner." I said.
"That sucks." He said.
"Yea it does. I'm so used to being with Alec, and we know how each other dances really well. I mean, I can get another partner, but I wish I didn't have too." I explained. "But I know why Alec is doing it, and I want the best for Iz and the baby." I said as I looked at him. "She's planning on keeping it."
"That's great." He said.
"Yea. I can't wait to meet him or her. I know that baby is going to be incredibly spoiled, or well as spoiled as one can get with our professions." I said and he nodded.
"You know, I may not be as good as Alec, but maybe I could be your partner." Jace said and I looked at him with wide eyes. "I mean, it was just a suggestion. In case you didn't want a perv groping you."
"You're saying you wouldn't grope me?" I asked.
"God no." He said and I raised my eyebrows at him. "I didn't mean that in a negative way." He explained. "You're beautiful, I'm pretty sure I've expressed that already, but I don't cross boundaries unless I'm told that I can." He said and I nodded.
"You know." I said. "By the looks of you, I wouldn't peg you as the type to be a gentleman."
"I didn't always used to be that way." He admitted. "I knew in high school that my looks were a hit with the ladies, and I used it to my advantage, but a friend, or should I say, an ex-friend of mine in high school took advantage of his girlfriend, and I saw how much it destroyed her. I vowed that I'd never use my looks to lure women in. I was going to make sure that whatever woman I pursued knew she was respected, and that things were on her terms. Not mine."
"Wow." I said. "That's incredibly impressive." I admitted.
"No, it's just the right thing to do." He said and I smiled.
"There is an end of the summer show." I said. "We'd have to work extra to get you ready for it."
"You mean, you're going to take me up on my offer?" He asked, sounding extremely surprised.
"You did offer, and I'd prefer not to be groped." I said and he laughed.
"I can't wait." He said and I smiled.
"Meet me at the cabin after dinner. We'll start working on your moves." I said and he smiled and nodded.
"I have to get back. My parents have been wondering where I'm sneaking off too, and getting incredibly annoyed with me." He said and I laughed.
"I'll see you tomorrow night than." I said and he nodded before walking away. I looked back at the river. This was going to be a challenge, but I'm always up for a challenge.
Time Jump – Two Weeks Later
Simon POV:
I finally figured out the perfect way to frame Jace, and tonight was going to be the night that I put my plan into action. He was going to be out of this resort once and for all, and there was nothing anyone could do about it, and I was finally going to get the girl that I deserve. It was a little after 10 pm, and my parents were asleep. I grabbed the brick, and chucked it at the window that was in my bedroom. It shattered the glass immediately, and I took the latex glove off, and now my plan was being put to action.
"What the hell!" I yelled and my parents came running out.
"What happened Simon?" My mom asked.
"That jackass Jace just threw a brick through my window." I said.
"Are you sure it was him?" My father asked.
"I'm sure." I said. "I saw him, but I think we could get finger prints or DNA off the brick if we wanted too." I suggested, wink wink, and they nodded.
"We'll report it tomorrow." My father said and I nodded. I went to the room, picked the brick up and put it down on my desk. Jace was going to be out of here in no time, and than I can start my quest.
Time Jump – Next Day
Jace POV:
There was a pounding on the door that woke me up. I was just going to ignore it when I heard shouting. This wasn't good. I got out of bed and made my way to the front where my father and mother were speaking to the man in charge of the place. I was still waking up, but I knew this wasn't a friendly visit.
"We have evidence." The man said. "Your son needs to leave the premises immediately."
"Wait, what?" I asked and they all turned towards me. "What did I do?" I asked.
"You know what you did." The man said. "We do not tolerate destruction of property."
"Destruction of property? I didn't destroy any property." I defended.
"We have your finger prints Jonathan Herondale." He said. "You are to leave today, and you aren't welcome back."
"But I didn't do it." I said.
"Well, than where else were you at 10 pm if it wasn't throwing this bring into someone's cabin?" He asked and I looked at my parents.
"I – I can't tell you." I said.
"Jonathan, this is no time for you to be secretive." My mother said. "Just tell him where you were." She said. I wanted to, but as far as this place knows, Alec is still a full time dancer, and I wasn't going to cut his pay because he was helping Izzy.
"I can't." I simply said.
"Out by noon." He said and he left. The door closed and I hung my head.
"Jonathan, where the hell were you?" My father said.
"I can't tell you dad." I said. "Please respect that."
"You're tarnishing our name." My mother said. "Unless you did throw that brick into the Lewis's cabin."
"You mean like Simon Lewis?" I asked.
"Yes. It went through his window." My mom said.
"I didn't do that." I said. "I may not particularly like the kid, but I have no reason to throw a brick into his room."
"They have your fingerprints." My dad said.
"I don't know how they got those." I said honestly.
"This is going to go on your record and your career as a doctor is going to be shot." My dad said.
"You always told me to do what is right." I said. "I'm doing what is right by not telling you where I was." I said. "Now, I'm going out for an hour. I'll be back to pack my things." I said and I left before they had the chance to stop me. I made my way to Clary's cabin and knocked. I knew it was early, and she might not be awake, but I had to say goodbye and apologize.
"Do you know what time it is?" She asked as she opened the door.
"A little after 6." I said.
"What are you doing here?" She asked.
"I'm being asked to leave the premises." I said and that seemed to wake her up.
"What? Why?" She asked. I walked into her cabin and took a seat.
"Apparently my fingerprints were found on a brick that made it's way into Simon Lewis's room last night, and they don't tolerate destruction of property." I explained.
"That's ridiculous." She said.
"I know, especially because I was here, with you, last night at 10." I said and her cheeks turned a rosy shade of red. Clary and I have been getting close, and by close, I think you can deduct what I mean. We rolled around in these sheets until almost 1 in the morning last night, and I didn't want to leave, but I had too.
"Did you tell them that?" She asked.
"I couldn't." I said. "If I did, they'd find out Alec isn't a full time dancer anymore, and they'd punish him, and he needs the money for Iz." I explained. "I'd rather take the hit, than Alec's paycheck take the hit."
"Jace, this could end up on your record." She said.
"I know. My father said the same thing." I said. "I may never be a doctor, but at least I know I did the right thing."
"We just have to find out who really did it." She said.
"I have to leave by noon Clary." I said. "6 hours isn't enough time to conduct your own investigation."
"Don't doubt me." She said with a smile. "You aren't taking the hit for this Jace." She said and I just hung my head. She pushed my shoulders back and climbed into my lap. "Look, I know you want to protect Alec, and I appreciate that more than you know, and I know he does as well, but you're sacrificing your entire career here Jace. Alec can find another job, you can't replan your whole future with a record. Trust me, I know." She said and I looked at her.
"You got a job." I pointed out.
"I have a bunch of part time jobs." She said. "Once someone sees my record, no matter how trivial it is, they automatically don't trust me." She explained. "And they don't want to have a untrustworthy person on the job." She said and I nodded. "Look, go pack or whatever you have to do, and I'll start snooping."
"Okay." I simply said because I knew Clary was determined, and I wasn't going to stand in her way. I picked her up and stood up from the chair and put her down. I leaned forward and pressed my lips to hers.
"I'm not letting you go down for this." She said and I nodded. When I walked back to my cabin, I ran into someone I really didn't want to deal with.
"I knew you didn't like me, but throwing a brick in my window isn't a way to solve the problem." Simon teased.
"I didn't throw that brick." I said.
"Than who did?" He asked. "A ghost?"
"I don't know." I said honestly. "But I didn't do it."
"Guess we'll never find out." He said and than he walked away. I hated that kid, and as much as I wish people believed me that I didn't throw that brick, I'm not sorry it happened.
Clary POV:
After Jace left I called Alec. I knew he would want to help since Jace has been covering for him and all, and I figured he should know what was going on cause it affected him as well.
"It's early Clary, can't this wait?" He asked.
"Jace is being kicked out of the resort for destruction of property." I said.
"What?" Alec asked.
"Someone threw a brick into Simon Lewis's cabin last night and the brick had Jace's fingerprints on it." I explained. "But Jace was with me when it happened."
"So tell Jace to tell them that." Alec said.
"He doesn't want to because that means you'll get your pay cut, and he knows you need the money." I said.
"Oh shit." He muttered.
"Alec, who's on the phone?" I heard Izzy asked.
"It's Clary." He said.
"Put it on speaker." Izzy asked and so he did. "What's up Clare?"
"Jace is being kicked off the property for destruction of property but he didn't do it because when it happened, he was with me." I explained.
"Were you two getting kinky?" She asked.
"I wouldn't label it as kinky." I said honestly.
"You naughty girl." Izzy said with a laugh. "So if it wasn't Jace, who was it?" She asked.
"I don't know. Someone who hates Simon Lewis apparently." I said.
"Wait, Simon Lewis?" She asked.
"Yea. Why?" I asked.
"I didn't ever want to tell you guys this, but he's the father." She said and my jaw dropped.
"Seriously?" Alec questioned. "That prick?"
"He was there, and we were having fun." She said. "If I knew he was going to be such a dick about the pregnancy, I wouldn't have let him fuck me."
"Too much information Iz." Alec said and I laughed.
"Well, it wasn't you, and it wasn't Jace. Who else here hates him?" I asked.
"You." Izzy said.
"Put I was occupied as well." I pointed out.
"Is it possible that he saw you and Jace together?" Izzy asked. "He did have that intense crush on you since you started working there." Izzy explained. "Maybe he did it himself and framed Jace."
"Izzy, you're a freaking genius." I said and she laughed.
"I guess this baby is making me smarter." She said and I smiled.
"Alright, I'm going to go talk to some other staff members, maybe they know something." I said.
"Keep us in the loop." Alec said.
"Will do." I said and I hung up. I got dressed and ran towards the dinning hall. The biggest problem I had was how Simon would get Jace's fingerprints. That seemed like what they are basing their whole case on.
When I got there, I went straight to the kitchen and found my favorite busboy. He was currently cleaning dishes. The cups were still sitting there form yesterday not cleaned. I walked over to him and he smiled at me.
"What do I owe this visit for?" He asked.
"How long do the dishes sit here without getting cleaned?" I asked as I gestured to the glasses.
"The plates and silverware get washed after each day, but the glasses normally sit until the next morning." He explained.
"And they're all here when you get back in the morning?" I asked.
"Who would want to steal glasses Clary?" He asked and I laughed.
"I don't know. Maybe a kid getting a thrill out of it?" I asked and he laughed.
"A couple glasses have gone missing in the past week, but I haven't really thought much about it until you brought it up." I admitted.
"Thanks." I said as I ran out. I ran right to Jace's cabin because I needed him to know what I think happened. I got to the door and knocked, and Jace's mother answered.
"What do you want?" She asked in an angry tone.
"Is Jace here?" I asked.
"He's packing." She said. "I'm assuming you're who he went to go see this morning." She said and I nodded. "I knew him hanging out with you would only bring him down." She said.
"Look, I didn't come here to hear your opinion of me. I need to speak with Jace." I said.
"You need to leave." She said. "Now." She started shutting the door but I stopped her with my foot.
"Not until I speak to Jace." I said.
"What's going on?" I heard and I pushed the door open to see Jace standing there. "Clary, what are you doing here?" He asked.
"I think I know how they got your prints." I said.
"Really?" He asked.
"I went to the dinning hall to speak with anyone who might know anything. I found a friend and asked him about the dishes." I said.
"How would dishes help?" His mother asked.
"Well, they were all still dirty." I explained. "So I asked if they normally just sit around all night. He said the glasses do, but the silverware and plates get washed at the end of every day."
"I still don't get it." His mother interrupted again.
"I than asked if all the glasses were still there in the morning, and at first he laughed because who would want to steal glasses right?" I asked and Jace nodded. "And than he mentioned that a few glasses have gone missing this week."
"Okay?" Jace asked.
"You didn't do it but whoever did has your prints." I said and I looked at him and it clicked.
"They stole the glasses I used. That's how they got my prints." He said and I nodded.
"And you figured this out on your own?" His mother asked.
"I actually had some help. My friend brought up the possibility that Simon threw the brick into his own window and blamed Jace." I said.
"Why would he do that?" She asked.
"He's been obsessed with me since I started working here, but he's a pig and I've tried to stay away from him as much as possible." I said.
"So why frame Jace?" She asked.
"Well….." I trailed off. I didn't know how to talk about this to his mother.
"You two are seeing each other aren't you?" She asked.
"Yes." Jace said before I could speak.
"Jonathan." She said.
"I've done everything you've ever wanted me to do mom." Jace said. "Why can't I have one thing that makes me happy?" He asked.
"It's not how things are done in our world." She said. Jace went to respond when someone else started talking.
"What's going on here?" I turned around and there stood his father. "What's she doing here?" He pointed at me, and Jace made his way over to me, almost like he was protecting me.
"Clary figured out how my prints got on that brick." Jace said.
"Oh really?" His father asked. "And how did she do that?"
"She talked to some kitchen workers who told her that a couple glasses have gone missing this week." Jace said. "I certainly didn't do it, and that's the only other explanation."
"Are you finally going to tell us where you were than?" His father asked.
"I was with Clary last night." Jace said honestly. "From after dinner until about 1 am." He explained.
"And what were you two doing?" He inquired.
"Dancing." Jace said, and it wasn't a total lie, we did dance for a couple hours.
"Horizontal or vertical?" he asked and my jaw dropped.
"Both if you must know." Jace said and I could just feel my face turned bright red.
"Jonathan, what did I tell you about not hanging out with that riff raff?" He said. I knew I should be offended, but I've been called worse.
"And I decided not to listen." Jace said. "Look, I've been thinking a lot lately, and I have a compromise for you." Jace said to his father.
"And what is this compromise?" He asked.
"I continue to see Clary, and we figure out where this relationship goes, and if we have a future, and I'll continue studying medicine." Jace said and I knew that caught his fathers attention. "But I stand by my statement about not specializing in plastics." He further explained.
"All of this for her?" His father asked. "Why?" He asked and I couldn't find a trace of belittlement, but sheer curiosity.
"Because when I'm with her, I feel like I've finally found my place in this world." He said as he looked at me. "When we're together I feel whole, and I didn't even know something was missing until I met her."
"And you're not in this for his wealth?" His father asked me.
"If I was looking for a man with money, there are plenty of men here, over the age of 65 who would make great sugar daddy's." I said with a laugh, but he didn't find it as amusing. "Money has never mattered to me. I've survived this long without it, and I could survive the rest of my life without it as well." I said. "But something I can't live without is Jace." I said as I slipped my hand in his. "I lost my family when I was young. I bounced from foster home to foster home until I was 18 and kicked out of the system." I explained. "I haven't had a home in a decade." I said. "But I've found one with Jace." I said and he pressed his lips to my temple and I leaned into him. "I don't want to lose it."
"That was the sweetest thing I've ever heard." His mom said and I smiled.
"But how do we get Simon to admit he did it?" His father said and I knew I got through to them, and that was amazing.
"Well, like I said, he's been obsessed with me for years, maybe I can try and seduce him into telling the truth." I suggested.
"How what would this seduction act entail?" Jace asked.
"Nothing more than flirting." I said. "I don't want that guy to touch me, and I don't want to touch him." I said as I shivered at the mere thought. "I'll have my phone recording our conversation, we'll show it to Hodge, and clear your name." I said and he nodded.
"Sounds good to me." Jace said.
"Great. Well, I'm going to go get ready, and go find him." I said and Jace nodded. He leaned down and kissed me, and I ran out of the cabin. This was going to work and I was ready to see that creep get his ass tossed out of here.
Jace POV:
After Clary left I turned back towards my parents. They didn't come out and say they accepted my deal, but I think that's what that conversation meant. It was quiet for a little before I had to get the verbal answer.
"So, is that a yes to the deal?" I asked my father.
"You're serious about her?" He asked.
"Very." I said.
"Than I won't stand in the way of your happiness." He said and I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face.
"You'll love her once you get to know her." I said. "I promise you."
"I'll take your word for it Jonathan." My father said. I went back into my room and started to unpack my things. I was on cloud 9 right now, and I can't wait to see where my relationship with Clary goes, but I was excited about it.
Time Jump – A Couple Hours Later
Jace POV:
I was pacing around the living room. It was 10 minutes until noon, and Clary still hasn't come to tell me she had the evidence. It was nerve wracking waiting until the last minute, but I trusted Clary, and I knew that she was going to come through for me with this, and that was really the only thing that was keeping me sane.
There was a knock on the door, and I took a deep breath before going to open the door. I figured it wasn't Clary considering her knock would probably be more frantic, and when I opened the door, there stood Hodge, not looking very happy.
"I came to see you off." He said.
"I'm not leaving." I said. "I didn't throw that brick, and I can prove it." I said.
"How?" He asked.
"A confession." I said.
"From?" He asked.
"Simon Lewis." I said.
"Do you think I was born yesterday Jonathan?" He asked.
"No sir." I said.
"If you can't give me a real person, or a location of your whereabouts that night, than my hands are tied." He said and I was about to protest but was cut off.
"I got it!" I heard and Clary came running up to me and slammed her lips to mine. Not that I minded her kissing me, but it seemed a little inappropriate considering the situation. "Sorry, I had to kiss that prick, and I needed to get the feeling of his lips off mine." She said and a wave of anger washed over me, but I knew it was for the sake of me, so I let it go.
"Clarissa, you have no business here." Hodge said.
"Look, Jace didn't throw that brick." Clary said. "I just got proof that Simon threw that brick in the window himself." Clary said.
"May I hear this proof?" Hodge asked. Clary nodded and gave him her phone. He put the headphones in and started listening. It felt like the conversation went on forever, but when Hodge finally pulled the headphones out and he looked at me. "I'm sorry for the accusation." He said.
"Thank you." I said and he nodded before leaving. I scooped Clary into my arms and spun her around. "You did amazing."
"You didn't deserve to be treated like a delinquent." She said. "Leave that to me." She said and I laughed.
"So, you're free?" We heard and when I turned around there stood my parents.
"Yup, Hodge apologized, and than left." I said and they smiled.
"Thank you Clary." My mom said and Clary smiled.
"Anything for Jace." She said and I pulled her into me. I finally felt like we were moving forward. Clary and I were going to explore our relationship, my parents were on board, and I was fully committed to my education and becoming a doctor. The future looked bright, and I couldn't wait for it.
Time Jump – Six Years Later
Clary POV:
The last six years have been insane. Turns out that Jace and I were in love before the summer we got together was over. It was a world wind summer, and I wouldn't change a damn thing. The more I got to know about him, the more I fell in love with him. And once Stephan and Celine opened their minds up, I fell in love with them as well. They were incredible people, and having a mother and father figure in my life again was something I needed, but didn't know until I had it with them.
About 2 years ago Jace and I actually got married. It was absolutely perfect. Small, and simple, but amazing nonetheless. Everyone was doing amazing. Magnus and Alec adopted the cutest little boy in the world 3 years ago. He was so friendly, and smiley. Izzy was a fantastic mother, but I already knew she would be. Her daughter, Leilani, was the spitting image of her. When she first told us what she wanted to name her we were all a little confused. I mean, we lived in England, that wasn't a very popular name, but she said when she was looking up baby names it really stuck out to her, and she seemed so excited to name her that, so we were all on board, and she was just the sweetest little girl.
Jace was still in the middle of his residency. I knew it took awhile to get to be a doctor, but I didn't realize just how long until Jace and I got together. I was incredibly proud of him and all his hard work, and I knew he was going to be an amazing doctor, in whatever specialty he chose, which he refused to tell any of us until he had to decided. It was driving me crazy, and Stephan, Celine and I even have a bet going on as to what he chooses. Celine thinks he'll go nero, Stephan things he'll go cardio, and I think he's going to oncology. But we wouldn't know until Jace told us, and I was going crazy because today was the day he had to declare one, and I couldn't wait to see what he was going to be doing for the rest of his life.
I made my way to his parent's house. We were having dinner with them tonight, and Jace was planning on telling us. I pulled into their driveway and struggled to get out of the car. Being as tiny as I was, and almost 6 months pregnant was tough, but I couldn't wait until our son was here, and I knew Jace couldn't wait either. I walked in the house without knocking, and made my way into the kitchen where Celine was making dinner.
"Clary dear, glad you're here." She said.
"Can I help with anything?" I asked and she smiled.
"Just relax sweetheart." She said.
"I'm pregnant Celine, not crippled." I laughed. "If it makes you feel any better, I'll sit down while doing it." I said and she laughed.
"I need some veggies chopped." She said and I nodded. I grabbed a knife, and cutting board while she put all the vegetables on the table. I took a seat and started chopping. Celine put on some music and we both hummed and she was dancing around while we cooked dinner. Stephan got home a little while after and gave me a kiss on the top of the head.
"No Jace yet?" He asked.
"No. He texted me earlier saying that he might be a little late." I said and he nodded.
"So, who is ready to lose the bet?" Stephan asked and we laughed.
"Honestly, call it a gut feeling, but I think we're all wrong." I said.
"Really?" Celine asked. "Why do you think that?"
"I don't know. I've been trying to get information out of him this past week, and every time I bring up different specialties, he just laughs. And not just a normal laugh, like that laugh he has when he knows he's lying but doesn't want to say he's lying." I explained. "I just think he's picking something different."
"And what might that be my dear wife?" I heard and when I turned around there stood Jace, and I blushed and he laughed. "You guys really bet on what specialty I would chose?"
"You weren't telling, and we thought it would be entertaining to see who was right." Stephan said.
"But the wait is over." Celine said. "What did you pick?" She asked and we all looked at him. He was dragging it on as long as he could because he knew we were anxious to find out.
"You are looking at Dr. Jonathan Herondale, Pediatric Surgeon, or soon to be Pediatric Surgeon." He said and I smiled.
"Pediatrics?" Stephan questioned and Jace nodded. "Why peds?" He asked.
"It was the one specialty that I felt like I made the most difference." Jace said. "I was the reason that many families got a chance to watch their children grow up." He said. "It was the most rewarding experience I've ever felt in a hospital and I just wanted to keep doing it."
"I'm proud of you." I said and Jace made his way over to me and kissed me.
"Dance with me." He whispered and I looked at him confused and he smiled. "It's our song." He said and I totally forgot music was playing. When I started listening, our wedding song was playing. I stood up and he pulled me into him and we started swaying back and forth. My belly got in our way, but that didn't stop us from getting as close as possible. I listened to his steady heartbeat as I heard him singing to me, I closed my eyes and soaked up this moment. I would have never imagined my life turning out this way. I personally didn't think it was possible to ever find a home again, but dancing here with Jace, feeling my baby kick, and knowing that this was truly only the beginning was something I cherished more than I could possibly express, and I couldn't wait to see what the future held. Who knew all of this would be started by one dirty dancing lesson, but I wasn't complaining, that's for sure.
Authors Note:
Okay, so this is another one shot thought of by me. I've been having trouble coming up with good stories with the requests I've been getting, and they are some awesome requests, I just feel like I can't do them justice quiet yet, but I'm getting there! I still don't know whether I'm going to stop at 100 or not yet, but I'm thinking hard about it, and really considering what you all would like best.
Disclaimer: I don't own Dirty Dancing one bit! It's one of my all time favorite movies, and I thought about it one night, and wanted to do my own version of it, but this time with Jace being in the role of "Baby" and Clary being "Johnny". I didn't follow the movie all that much, but I put some elements in there that are similar, and the rest is my own little twist, and I hope you like it as much as I do! I think it's pretty sweet and very Clace, which I know you all love! Let me know what you think and leave a review! :)
