Ninetieth One Shot:
Summer Fling or More?
Clary POV:
Izzy and I couldn't be more different. She was bubbly, and charismatic, she was fashionable and brilliant, and athletic. She had so many different sides to her, sometimes I think she was a Rubik's cube in a previous life. She was hard to figure out, but she purposely made herself out to be that way to avoid getting hurt, and I understood that. We met when we were in 5th grade, and our friendship just bloomed every single day. I was still shy, and awkward, and socially inept in almost every aspect, but Izzy didn't care about that. She didn't care that I wasn't a very talkative person, or that I didn't handle large crowds well. She knew I'd much rather stay home on a Friday night and sketch than go out and party, of course that didn't stop her from asking me a million times. She lived to have a good time, and I didn't, but that's what made us such good friends. I grounded her when she needed to be grounded, and she was slowly getting me out of the intense shell I used to protect myself with. It hasn't been a easy process, but she was incredibly patient, when it came to me anyway.
We graduated high school in June, and we were just hanging out this summer before college separated us. I was going to NYU to study art and Izzy was going to UCLA to study fashion. I was going to miss her life crazy, and that's why we've spent every single day together since school ended. I was going to soak up as much time with Isabelle Lightwood as I possibly could before we have to leave each other. Izzy asked me to come over today to talk about a huge surprise that she's been planning since last summer, and she wouldn't breath a word to anyone, so I was pretty excited to finally find out, but also a little terrified that she was going to make me go bungee jumping of swimming with sharks. I trusted Izzy though, and I knew she wouldn't put me in those types of situations. At least I hope she wouldn't.
"So glad you're here." She said when she opened the door. "I can't wait to share the exciting news with you!" She said as she grabbed my arm and lead me towards the living room. When we got there, Mr. and Mrs. Lightwood were sitting there already.
"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Lightwood." I said and they smiled at me.
"Hi Clary, how are you?" Mrs. Lightwood asked.
"I'm good. You?" I asked.
"Doing quite well." Mr. Lightwood said. I nodded and took a seat.
"So, as you know, each child gets a graduation gift after they've finished high school." Mrs. Lightwood said, and I nodded. I remember that with Alec. "Izzy approached us last summer to start planning her perfect trip, and we finally have everything organized and we're ready to share." She said and I nodded once more.
"You ready for this Clare?" Izzy asked and I nodded. "We're going to Europe!" She cheered and my jaw dropped.
"Seriously?" I asked and she nodded excitedly.
"You know that band you introduced me to and fell head over heels in love with?" She asked and I nodded yet again. "Well, they are touring all over Europe this summer, and I got us tickets to their show in London."
"That's amazing Iz." I said because I knew how much she wanted to see them live, but they weren't big enough to fill out huge arenas yet, and have a world wide tour, but they were good, and I can only imagine how big they're going to get one day.
"That's not all thought! We're going to be flying out at the end of July, and spending the rest of August over there. we'll come back August 25th, which gives us time to regroup before moving into college." She said with so much enthusiasm.
"That sounds like so much fun!" I said and she smiled.
"That's still not it! After we go see them in London, we'll stay for a couple more days before heading over to France and spending the majority of our time there." She said.
"No way!" I cheered.
"Way!" She said. "I know it's always been your dream to visit, and see the Eiffel Tower and go to the museums, and we'll already be over there, so why not do it all." She said and I couldn't believe it.
"You are my personal genie Isabelle!" I said as I pulled her into a hug.
"This is our last hoorah! We need to make it a good one." She said and I laughed. I couldn't believe I was finally going to Europe, with my best friend. What more could I possibly ask for?
Time Jump – Middle Of Concert
Clary POV:
The band had said that they were going to be taking a quick break and letting everyone cool off. It was really hot in there, but it was filled to max capacity, and it was a pretty hot night, so that shouldn't have surprised me. The place was split level, and while Izzy was down on the floor most likely elbowing her way to the front, I decided to take the aerial view, and go to the top deck, it also helped that it was less crowded up there. I found a chair and sat at the railing and started drawing. it was something that really passed the time, and it was a really good distraction, which I needed in order to keep my body from having a panic attack. I was looking around, and noticed a ladder, that most likely led to the roof. I needed some good fresh air so I decided to climb it. When I got up there London was in full view, and it took my breath away.
I was staring out at the city. London was truly beautiful at night, and it was almost a great reason to come to this concert tonight. It's not that I disliked the band, I actually really enjoyed the band, but people weren't my thing. And at this rate, I might just text Izzy and tell her that I'm going to stay on the roof and for her to let me know when the concert ended so I could meet her outside.
"Beautiful isn't it?" I heard from behind me, and there stood the lead singer of the band.
"Yea. It's something else." I said as I turned my attention back towards the city lights.
"Is this your first time in London?" He asked, which kind of surprised me. I didn't peg him as the type to start small talk.
"Uh, yea." I said. "My best friend is downstairs immensely enjoying your show." I said and he smiled.
"And you're up here because you aren't enjoying the show?" He asked.
"I think you're putting on a brilliant show." I said. "Crowds just aren't my thing." I said and he nodded.
"So, what brings you to London, if it wasn't my show?" He asked.
"It's the summer before we go to college." I said. "This was Izzy's dream, to see you live."
"And you?" He asked.
"It's my dream to visit France." I said.
"Beautiful country as well." He said. "We have a show there in a couple weeks." He explained and I nodded.
"Must be nice." I said. "Following your dreams, and actually achieving them." I don't know why I said that, maybe because I knew my future aspirations weren't plausible.
"It wasn't always nice." He admitted. "We've been together since high school, and we've only just started getting a following in the last couple years."
"But look at you now, your...?" I asked as I looked at him.
"25." He said.
"You're 25 and touring all over Europe. That's an accomplishment, no matter how long it took you to get there."
"It's definitely a dream come true." He said and I nodded. "I'm Jace by the way." He said and I smiled.
"Clary." I responded and he nodded.
"So, where are you from Clary?" He asked.
"A small town in Oregon." I said. "Nobody's ever heard of it, so when people ask I normally just say right outside of Portland." I explained and he nodded.
"I know what you mean. The boys and I grew up in a tiny country that people barely know exists." He said with a laugh. "They all assume we're from England, because of our accents, so we just go with it now."
"What country?" I asked curiously. Geography has always been a strong subject for me, although I don't know why.
"Idris." He said and I nodded.
"Between Germany, France and Switzerland right?" I asked.
"You know it?" He asked surprised.
"Yea. In 9th grade, I had to do a geography project. We had to pick countries out of a bowl, but they weren't well known countries, and I got Idris. I'd never heard of it before, and when I started researching it, I came across your music. Izzy was instantly hooked, and after about a year of her listening to nothing but your music, I started to take a liking to it as well." I explained.
"Wow." He said. "That's actually pretty wicked." He said with a smile. I nodded and in that moment his phone went off. "The concert is starting back up. You coming back in?" He asked.
"Maybe in a little. It's peaceful out here, and less crowded." I said and he laughed.
"Well, I hope you enjoy the rest of the show if you decide to come back in, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in London, and I hope France is everything you've ever dreamed it would be." He said and I couldn't help but smile.
"Good luck with the rest of you show Jace." I said. He smiled one last time before scaling back down the ladder. I looked back at the city lights and took a deep breath. Once I was done admiring the view I figured I'd go back in and listen and watch the rest of the concert. When I took my seat again, I couldn't take my eyes off Jace. He wasn't anything like I'd imagined him to be, but it was a surprisingly good thing, and I'm glad I had the privilege of meeting him
Time Jump – Two Weeks Later
Clary POV:
"Izzy, you've made me spend 6 hours shopping one day." I said. "6 fucking hours. My feet hurt for a week. You can handle a museum, and than the Eiffel Tower." I said as we grabbed our coffee.
"But we were shopping for you as well! I'm not getting anything out of this!" She whined and we walked out of the coffee shop when I ran into someone. I spilled my coffee and nearly fell. I was prepared to hit pavement, when arms stopped me. I opened my eyes and was greeted with a pair that I thought I'd never see again.
"You know, I'm used to women falling for me, but this is just too much Clary." Jace said and I laughed.
"I'm sorry about that. I wasn't paying attention." I said as I stood up and he released me.
"Enjoying your time in Paris?" He asked.
"Very much." I said.
"Is it everything you've dreamed of?" He asked.
"Even better." I said and he smiled.
"What are your plans for today?" He asked. It truly surprised me how interested he was when we talked. I figured he'd just get the general questions out of the way and move on.
"We're going to the Musee du Louvre, and than the Eiffel Tower." I said and he smiled.
"Well, before you continue on with your day, how about I buy you another coffee, you're in for a long day, and I feel bad that I spilled yours." He said and I smiled.
"That'd be really nice." I admitted. I was pretty tired and I was banking on that coffee to wake me up.
"What did you have?" He asked.
"Just plain black coffee." I said. He nodded, and made his way into the cafe with his friends.
"What the fuck. How do you know him?" Izzy finally asked.
"I met him at the concert." I said. "I told you that, when I went to get some fresh air on the roof."
"Oh. I guess I wasn't really paying attention." She said and I laughed.
"You were too busy drooling over Simon." I said and she laughed.
"Can't help it. He's hot." She said and I smiled. "Invite them to join us!" She said after a moment.
"They have better things to do than hang out with us today." I said.
"You don't know that for sure." Izzy said.
"You invite them." I said. "You know I'm not good with people."
"I don't know, you're pretty calm around him." She said. "You weren't fidgeting, or stuttering, or bouncing back on forth. You seemed relaxed."
"I was." I simply said. She had a point I was unnaturally calm around him. It was weird, but nice.
Jace POV:
The band and I walked into the coffee shop so I could get Clary's coffee. I was stunned to see her again, but also extremely glad that we ran into each other, literally.
"Is that the girl you were telling us about?" Simon asked.
"Yea." I said.
"She's hot." He said and I punched him. "What? She's not my type, but I can appreciate her good looks." He said and I just continued to look at him. "Her friend on the other hand, she's my type." He said and I laughed.
"Want me to set you up?" I asked with a laugh.
"That'd be dope." He said seriously.
"I was kidding." I said.
"But I'm not." Simon said. "They're spending the whole day doing touristy stuff. Why don't we ask to join?" He said.
"You want me to invite us along on their day?" I asked. "That's a little invasive, don't you think?"
"When are you going to get the chance to do it again?" Simon asked. "You said it yourself, you felt something on that roof. Something that was so natural. That doesn't happen often."
"I hate it when you're right." I said and he smiled. I grabbed Clary's coffee and went back outside to give it to her. When we walked out, Clary looked utterly board at what her friend was talking about. "Here you go." I said and she smiled at took it.
"Thank you." She said.
"So, Clary and I were talking, and we were wondering if you'd guys like to join us today." Her friend said. "If you aren't too busy." She added with a smiled.
"We'd love too." Simon said rather quickly. "We never get a chance to check out the sights when we're here. Normally we have a show and than we leave but we built in an extra day." He said.
"That's great! Isn't it Clary?" She asked and Clary just smiled and shook her head laughing.
"I'm Simon by the way." Simon said. "And the other two are Jordan and Bat."
"I'm Izzy, it's very nice to meet you." She said. "I'm a big fan." She said and Clary snorted with a laugh. I knew Izzy was kinda a die-hard fan, but it was flattering really, especially because she wasn't fangirling right now. "Well, we should get going. Clary here is going to make use visit every exhibition in this museum, and I don't think there are enough hours in this day to complete it."
"It's not my fault. Blame the artist in me." Clary said with a laugh. We started walking towards the museum. Izzy grabbed Simon, and linked her arm in his and started talking about who knows what.
"So, you're an artist?" I asked wanting to know more about her.
"I'm aspiring to be one." She said. "I don't know how far I'll get with it."
"How good are you?" I asked.
"I could be better. I'll just say that." She said and I simply nodded.
"So, if I have an questions, I can ask you?" I asked and she laughed, she had a beautiful laugh.
"Of course. I will try my best to answer but I'm no da Vinci, but I think I know enough." She said and I smiled.
We got to the museum and I paid for Clary, and Simon ended up paying for Izzy. Bat and Jordan ended up ditching and going to a concert that was being held in the square. The wanted to pick up chicks, and Simon and I didn't mind one bit.
"Okay, so there is an exhibit that features fashion! I want to go to that one!" Izzy cheered.
"I told you there would be something here for you." Clary said to Izzy who just smiled. She pulled Simon in the direction of the exhibit and by the look on Simon's face, he would have gone anywhere she wanted too.
Clary and I made our way to some other exhibit. I didn't know where we were going, but Clary seemed to know where she wanted to go, so I just followed. The place we ended up was a garden exhibit. It was actually extremely beautiful. The whole place was a greenhouse, but with paintings of flowers, landscapes, wildlife everywhere. It was truly beautiful.
"Wow." I said and Clary turned towards me.
"I've been dreaming of visiting this exhibit since I was 7." She said with the biggest smile on her face.
"Than lets look around." I said. I reached my hand out and she smiled and took it. Her hand fit perfectly in mine and I couldn't wait to spend the day with her.
Time Jump - A Couple Hours Later
Clary POV:
This museum was everything I dreamed it would be and more. Every exhibit was beautiful and unique. But I think the best part about the whole thing was holding Jace's hand. I don't know why it felt so right. I literally just met him a couple weeks ago, and for some reason this felt normal, natural, right.
"There you two are!" I heard Izzy shout. Jace and I turned around. "You were right Clary, this place was so cool!" She said and I laughed.
"You should listen to me more often." I said and she laughed.
"Well, your fashion sense is enough to make me distrust you." She laughed.
"What's wrong with my clothes?" I asked.
"Girl, you wear jeans and t-shirts all the time. Would it kill you to wear a fitted shirt?" Izzy said and I rolled my eyes.
"If I have to hear this lecture again, I'm going to burn your favorite shirt." I said and she gasped.
"You wouldn't dare!" She said.
"Remember your favorite pair of jeans?" I said and her eyes darkened.
"That wasn't funny." She said and I laughed.
"Maybe not to you, but I found it hilarious. Liberating even." I said and she growled.
"What happened exactly?" Simon asked.
"My dear sweet Isabelle here thought I needed a make over. She spent 3 hours doing my hair, makeup, clothes. Everything. I thought it was just for fun, but she dragged me to a party. I was super embarrassed." I explained.
"You looked hot, and a certain someone thought so as well." She winked.
"Sebastian is a pig." I said. "And I was never interested in him." I explained. "Anyway, the next week I burned her favorite pair of jeans and she hasn't tortured me since." I said proudly.
"I like the way you dress." Jace said and I blushed.
"If you two are done flirting, we need to get some dinner before we go to the Eiffel Tower." Izzy said which just made me blush more. Jace's hand was still holding onto me, and we made our way out of the museum.
We got to a small cafe, that had outdoor seating. The weather was perfect, and the sun was setting. It was truly a beautiful sight and my hands itched to draw it. I dug around in my bag and found my sketchbook. I took out my pastels, and started to recreate the sunset. Jace and Simon were inside getting us food. Simon spoke French, so it was easier for him to do all the talking. I was so engrossed in my drawing I didn't even realize they had returned.
"Holy shit." I heard and Jace was sitting next to me looking at my drawing. "You're amazing."
"That is nothing compared to what she can do." Izzy said which caused me to blush.
"It's nothing compared to the work we just looked at." I said as I closed the sketchbook.
"You're incredibly talented Clary." Jace said and I smiled at him.
"Thank you." I said as I put my art supply away.
We sat there and ate our food and talked. It was weird knowing that they were in a band that was well known around Europe and here Izzy and I were talking to them. It was so easy and felt like we've been friends forever. It was weird but I loved it. Once we were done, I was shocked that Jace and Simon paid. They really were incredibly kind, which people don't associate with people in punk rock bands, but it was nice.
"Come on." Izzy said. "I want to get to the top of the Eiffel Tower before it gets too dark." She said as she stood.
"And to think that you didn't want o have this fun day." I said and she smiled.
"That was when it was just the two of us. But now we have two incredibly kind gentleman to escort us around. Who wouldn't like that?" She said and I laughed.
We made our way to the Eiffel Tower. Jace took my hand again, and Izzy linked her arm with Simon's. Every time I saw them together, they would make a pretty cute couple. But they would probably be leaving soon, and Izzy and I were only here until August 25th, so this might be our only night, but I was actually really okay with that. We were having a great time, and I was going to enjoy that.
Time Jump - Top of the Eiffel Tower
Jace POV:
We finally got the top, and it was more beautiful than I thought it was going to be. I don't know if it was the view, or the girl standing next to me, but I felt like everything I've ever been missing was here, and that scared the shit out of me, but I also liked it. I liked being around her. I liked doing these things with her. I liked holding her hand, hearing her laugh, seeing her smile.
"It crazy you know." She said and turned my attention towards her. "There are so many people out there who are just living their lives, and going about their business down there. They don't even know I exist." She said.
"And that's a problem?" I asked confused by what she meant.
"I want to be an artist." She said. "I want to creates works of art that will last long after I'm gone." She said. "I want to be the next Picasso or da Vinci. I want to create something that's moving." She said as she looked out on the city. "I'm terrified that I'll leave this earth with no legacy."
"You can't think like that." I said.
"You already started your legacy." She said. "Your music will live on."
"And so will your art." I said and she laughed.
"I'll never be that good. Looking at all those works of art. They're amazing. I'll never be that good." She said.
"You're incredibly talented." I said. "That sunset you drew today was breathtaking. One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen." I said and she just kept looking into the night.
"I don't want to be a failure." She said and I grabbed her hand in mine.
"And you won't be." I said. She was quiet for sometime before I saw her wipe her cheek with her free hand.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to dump my biggest fears on you." She said.
"I don't mind. Following your dreams is terrifying." I said. "I was scared shitless trying to make it in the music world. I didn't know what the hell I was doing. Sometimes I still don't know what I'm doing. We're not as famous as I'd like to be, but we're getting there, and it's still terrifying."
"But you have support." She said.
"We have the support, but when we release a new song or a new album there is a huge chance it could flop." I told her. "But that doesn't stop us."
"You have 3 other guys there to be with when you succeed or fail. I'm alone." She said.
"You don't always have to be." I said. "You have Izzy. She seems like a really good friend of yours."
"She's great. And I'm incredibly glad to have her by my side, but we're going to two different colleges, and making friends isn't really a strong suit of mine." She said.
"Why not?" I asked.
"Uh, where to start?" She laughed. "Shy, socially awkward, anxious, the list could go on." She said.
"You don't seem like that to me." I said.
"It surprises me as much as it surprises you." She said. "I'm normally a stuttering mess around people." She laughed and I smiled. "For some reason you make me calm, and I don't know why."
"I'm glad I can do that for you." I said and she smiled and looked back out into the night.
We stood there, quietly, not saying a single word to each other, but we didn't need to. It was comfortable, which was nice.
"Can I ask you something?" I finally said out of nowhere working on my nerve.
"Of course." She said.
"Can I kiss you?" I asked and she turned towards me, eyes wide. She looked shocked and I couldn't blame her. It was out of the blue. I was getting worried when she didn't answer but than I saw her nod her head. I leaned forward and lowered my lips to hers. The moment our lips touched, I was a goner, and I knew that. Nothing would ever be the same now. I just knew it.
When we broke apart we were both breathless. My heart was racing, and I can only assume hers was too. Our bodies were pressed together, and her hands were intertwined in my hair. My hands were resting on her hips. She was so tiny, nearly a foot shorter than me, but everything about the way our bodies fit together was perfect.
"Wow." She said and I smiled.
"Wow is right." I said and she smiled. "Come to our show tomorrow night." I finally said.
"Okay." She said and I pressed my lips to her lips.
"I'll tell our manager that you have VIP access. You can get in the back door and hang out backstage. No large crowds." I said and she smiled.
"Sounds good." She said. "Can Izzy come?"
"You two are a package deal." I said and she laughed. "Plus, look to your left." I said. Clary looked to the left and she saw Izzy and Simon kissing. She giggled and turned back towards me.
"I guess that answers that question." She said with a smile. "Thank you for an incredible day." She said.
"Thank you for inviting me along. I had fun." I said.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it." She said.
We stayed at the top of the Eiffel Tower for a little while longer, my arm draped over Clary's shoulders pulling her into me. She leaned her head on my chest and I kissed the top of her head. I didn't know what was going to happen, but I was enjoying this moment a lot.
Time Jump - Concert
Clary POV:
Tonight was the night of the concert, and I was actually slightly nervous. It didn't help that today was my birthday, and Izzy had been dragging me around making sure that I experienced everything I could to make it the perfect birthday, and I loved her for it, but I was exhausted. It was a long day, and this concert was at 9, and would probably go until midnight. Thankfully Izzy and I stopped for coffee before getting to the venue. It was one reason I was still standing at this moment, so I was thankful for that.
We got in relatively easily, and we escorted back to where we would watch the concert. The place was filling up, and I didn't know where the band was, so it was just Izzy and I for a few moments talking.
"Glad you two made it." I heard and when I turned around there stood Jace and the rest of the band.
"We wouldn't miss this for the world! I've been dreaming of seeing you guys in concert since we were freshman in high school, and now I've seen you twice, we got backstage passes, and we're all friends." Izzy gushed and I couldn't help but laugh. "It's like a dream come true." She said with the biggest smile. "Plus, I was trying to think of the best birthday gift for this girl, and you giving us backstage passes to your show was like something I could never do, so thank you." Izzy said.
"When's your birthday?" Jace asked with a smile.
"Today." I simply said and his eyes widened.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Jace asked.
"It didn't seem important." I said honestly. "I never celebrated my birthday, so to me it's just another day." I said.
"Well today, it is not just a normal day." Jace said with a smirk.
"Ladies and gentleman! I welcome, The Mortal Instruments!" the announcer said and I smiled at Jace.
"Your screaming fans call." I said and he laughed.
"I'm taking you out to celebrate after the show." Jace said, and I blushed. "We need to celebrate…..?" He questioned.
"19." I said.
"We need to celebrate 19 the correct way." He said and I laughed. the band ran on stage and the place went crazy. Izzy linked her arm in mine, and smiled.
"Does it bother you that he's 25?" She asked.
"No, because nothing is happening." I said.
"Please, I saw that lip lock action on top of the Eiffel Tower." She said as she wiggled her eyebrows.
"I saw you too." I pointed out and she laughed.
"So?" Izzy asked. "Something is happening." She pointed out. "Go with it, he's hot, and he's in a band. That's like the best combination." She said and I laughed.
"I should go for it because he's hot and in band? Really Iz?" I asked and she laughed.
"You also like his company, and you aren't shy, or awkward, or anxious around him. I've never seen that happen before. I love you Clary, you're my best friend, hell you're my sister." She said. "I know you inside and out, I know how you act around people, especially guys." She said and I took a deep breath. "That doesn't happen with him."
"I know that Iz." I said. "Something about him is different, but it can't be anything more than a few kisses, and holding hands."
"Why not?" She asked. "You deserve something good, and happy in your life."
"He lives here." I said. "He is touring around Europe, and I'm going to college." I explained. "Long distance, especially with his career, would suck and everything would be strained."
"But it could be incredibly worth it." Izzy said.
"Can we talk about my nonexistent love life another time?" I asked and she nodded. "I want to know what's going on with you and Simon."
"I liked him originally for his looks, but man is he the sweetest guy I've ever met. And you know the assholes I've dated." She said and I laughed.
"You two seemed to hit it off really well." I said.
"He was just so nice." She said. "He was so interested in everything that I was talking about, he engaged in conversation even though I knew he had no idea what I was talking about but he still made an effort. He gave me his jacket when I was cold. He helped me up the stairs, and he bought my dinner, and museum ticket." She said with a laugh. "I've never experienced that before."
"But is it because of Simon, or his actions?" I asked.
"Call me crazy, but I think it's purely Simon." She said. "If anyone else treated me the same way, I would appreciate it but it wouldn't make as much of an impact as it being Simon."
"What are you two going to do?" I asked.
"No idea." She said. "We haven't talked about anything. But I'll make sure to find out before we leave."
"You always were the type of person to be blunt about everything." I said and she laughed.
"I want to be happy." She said. "I haven't been through as many shitty situations as you have, but I also haven't been happy recently." She said and I nodded. I knew what she meant. "I deserve to be happy, and so do you."
"I guess we'll see what happens than." I said and she nodded. The music ripped through the air and we focused on the concert that was taking place in front of us. Jace looked over and winked at me, which caused me to blush. I didn't want to say goodbye, I wanted to continue to get to know him, and seeing what other feelings grew, but we were both going different things, and for the first time in my life, I prayed that they weren't too different.
Time Jump – End Of Concert
Clary POV:
The show ended, and it was just as amazing as the last show I went too. They were true performers, and you could tell that they loved what they did. I hope that I get the chance to experience that feeling. To be able to show off my work and be proud of that. I knew my dreams were crazy, but seeing Jace accomplish his, and seeing how happy it makes him, makes me want mine so much more, and I'll do everything to get there.
"So, there is this club that we frequent when we're here." Jace said as they all walked off the stage. "It's great. The music is always good, and the atmosphere is really chill." He explained. "I think we should go and check it out."
"Oh hell yea!" Jordan cheered as he high fived Bat. "Bring on the ladies." He said and I laughed.
"Is that alright with you ladies?" Jace asked.
"Of course." Izzy said. "I've been trying to get this girl into a club for years." She said.
"I don't like crowds Iz, you know that." I said and she nodded before linking her arm with Simon's and walking away.
"I'll protect you." Jace said. I didn't know what to do so I just simply nodded. He took my hand in his and we started towards the back of the venue.
We pulled up to the club 20 minutes later, and there was a huge line outside. Thinking I wasn't fond of having to wait so long, I reluctantly got out of the car, when I realized who we were with, and we granted entrance into the club the moment our feet hit the pavement. The music was loud, the lights were bright, the smoke was heavy, and the bodies on the dance floor were close. Jace guided us over to the bar where he asked me what I'd like to drink.
"I'm not much of a drinker." I admitted. "Considering I'm underage." I said and he smiled.
"The drinking age in France is 16." He told me. "You don't have to go crazy, just have one to loosen up. I know this isn't your scene, but I promise it'll be fun." He said and I knew that he was right. I was uncomfortable here, and having one drink might help with that.
"I'll just have a beer than." I said and he nodded. He gave it to me, and I started to drink. It wasn't bad, but I've definitely tasted better drinks. Once I was finished it though, I could feel it hitting me. Call me a lightweight, but I knew this was a good way to lighten up. I asked for a second one, and Jace happily ordered me another. I felt more confident after that one. I grabbed Jace's hand and led him to the dance floor. He laughed but followed. I didn't necessarily know what I was doing, but it didn't matter. Our bodies were pressed up against each other, and I was enjoying the night.
I don't know how long we were dancing, but it was the most fun I've ever heard. His hands were on my body, and I don't know even know how we started to grind on each other, but we were. We were kissing, and smiling, and he was whispering seductive things in my ear that just made me melt into him even more. I was in a daze of Jace Herondale when I felt other hands on my body that I didn't like.
"How would you like to dance baby?" He said and I froze. Jace's eyes were closed until he felt my body go stiff. When he opened them his eyes locked on the other body around me.
"Get the fuck away." Jace said and the man just smirked.
"You can share man." He said and Jace didn't like that. He pushed me behind him and I don't know how he did it, but he made himself look even taller than he normally was.
"I said, back off." Jace said in a deadly calm voice.
"What are you going to do about it man?" The guy said. "I've seen at least 35 women in this club look at you. You can spare that one." He said as he pointed to me.
"One last chance man. Walk away, before I do something you'll regret." Jace said and the mans eyes darkened. He started walking away when he turned around and punched Jace right in the face. I screamed but Jace just turned around and punched him back. Now, this guy clearly wasn't prepared for Jace's strength. If he didn't catch him off guard, he wouldn't have landed the first punch. The crowed had dispersed while these two men fought, and I was frozen until I felt arms around me. I looked up and there stood Izzy. I looked back at Jace and Simon, Jordan and Bat were pulling the two apart. Jace's lip was bleeding, and there was a gash on his forehead, but the other guy was way worse.
"Knock it the fuck off." The bouncer said as he got through the crowd. "You two." He said as he pointed to Jace and the guy. "Get out." He said. Jace ripped himself out of the grips of Simon and Jordan and made his way over to me. He took my hand in his and led us out of the club.
"What the fuck man?" Simon said once we were out.
"Don't start with me Simon." Jace said, clearly angry.
"You start a fight in a club, and we don't get any type of explanation?" Jordan asked.
"It was me." I said. "Some guy came over and started dancing on my asking me to dance with him, and Jace tried to get him to leave me alone, but he didn't leave."
"Oh." Simon said. "Than alright. Where too next?" Simon asked.
"I think that we should just call it a night." I said. "Jace needs to be cleaned up, and it's nearly midnight."
"I'm sorry I ruined your birthday." Jace said and I smiled.
"I had an amazing day." I said and he smiled. "Thank you for everything."
"Well, you guys can head back. Bat and I are going to find another club." Jordan said as they two walked away laughing.
"Those two can't go one night without getting laid." Simon said and we all laughed.
"Well, thank you boys for a fun night." Izzy said. "We should head back to the hotel Clare." She said and I nodded.
"You guys can come back with us." Simon offered. "I mean, if you want." He said and Izzy looked at me and I knew she didn't want to leave him just yet.
"Sure." I said and she smiled. She linked her arm with Simon's yet again, and started walking. "Are you okay?" I finally asked Jace.
"I'm completely okay." He said. "I'm sorry I let my anger get the best of me."
"It's okay." I said. "Thank you for defending me." I said and he took my hand in his and smiled.
"It was my pleasure." He said.
"I'm leaving in a few days." I finally said and he looked at me. "I just wanted to tell you that I hope this isn't the end of our friendship." I said.
"Friendship?" He asked.
"Yea. I've really loved getting to know you." I said. "And I know you're all famous, and on tour and stuff, and we might never see each other again, but I'd really like to keep our friendship if that is possible."
"Clary, I don't want a friendship with you." He said and my heart broke.
"Oh." I said. "Okay." I tried to pull my hand out of his but he just held it tighter.
"I don't want a friendship because I want more than that." He said and my jaw dropped.
"Really?" I asked and he laughed.
"I've loved getting to know you as well, and I don't want that to stop, but I don't think I could be just be your friend. Not after the night we just had." He said and I blushed, and I was thankful that it was dark.
"But you're touring, and I'm going to college." I said. "That's going to make things extremely hard."
"Hard doesn't mean impossible." He said.
"You don't care that I'm 19?" I asked.
"Do you care that I'm 25?" He asked.
"No." I said.
"It doesn't bother me either. We're both adults." He said. "Look, I'm not some creep who prays on little girls, I like you. A lot. Your age doesn't matter to me." He explained. "Although, it's a good think you're over 18." He said and I laughed.
"You really want to see where this goes?" I asked.
"I do." He said and I smiled.
"Okay." I said.
"So Clary…..?" He said and I realized he didn't know my last name.
"Fray. Clary Fray." I said as I held out my hand and he laughed and shook it.
"So Clary Fray, would you like to be my girlfriend?" He asked and I smiled.
"I'd love too." I said and he kissed my temple, forgetting that he had a bloody lip, and smeared it on me, but I couldn't find it in me to care. Jace Herondale, Jace freaking Herondale was my boyfriend. I couldn't believe it.
Time Jump – Leaving Europe
Jace POV:
Clary and Izzy were leaving today, and I had to admit, I was really upset. Simon and I didn't have to be in Spain until the show tomorrow night, so we were seeing the girls off, and this was the first time in a long time that I've truly cared about someone this much. We were at the airport, and their flight was leaving relatively soonish and I was just holding her in my arms and rubbing her back while her head rested on my chest. It was going to suck being away from her, but I was serious about seeing where things went, and I knew she was too, so it might be tough, but we were both committed, so that was reassuring.
"Flight 475 from Paris France to Portland Oregon now boarding." The announcer said.
"That's us." Clary said as she broke away from the hug.
"Call me when you land?" I asked and she laughed.
"We don't get in until 5. It'll be 1 am in Spain." She said.
"I don't care. I'll answer." I said and she smiled.
"Than I'll call you when we land." She said and I smiled. I kissed her quick and I saw Simon do the same with Izzy. Their section was called and they said their goodbyes and boarded the plane. I stood there and watched her leave, and I hated it. Simon stood next to me and sighed.
"How the hell did we fall so quickly?" Simon said and I laughed.
"Beats me." I said and he smiled. "Come one, we have to get to Spain other wise our manager, and Bat and Jordan are going to flip shit." I said and he nodded. We headed to our terminal and waited for our plane to board. It was a quicker flight so we made sure we got one after the girls left. We sat down and I picked up my phone and looked at the photos of Clary and I. This was going to suck, but I wanted it and that was going to make all the difference.
Time Jump – Six Months Later
Clary POV:
I've never been in a proper relationship. I've been on a few dates, and I've gone to functions, albeit, against my will at the protest of Izzy with a blind date or two, but a proper relationship was never in my wheelhouse. Too awkward for that, and some guys didn't like that I didn't 'put out' and refused to even see where things went with me. I'm not saying I would have liked more experience, but this was still new territory for me, and we hit the 6 month mark, and all we've done is call each other, text each other, or FaceTime when we had the time. It was hard. He was touring all over Europe, and I was busy with school. And since it was the end of the tour, it was even crazier. I missed his everyday, and one of the worst parts is, I didn't have Izzy to rely on.
Meeting people was tough at NYU at first, but I met this really sweet girl Maia, who reminded me of a less feminine version of Izzy, and we got along great. Turns out she lives in California, so when she was going home for winter break, I flew out with her to surprise Izzy so we could go back to Oregon together. Izzy was surprised and nearly fainted, and it turns out Izzy and Maia got along great as well. We all became fast friends, and that was always really helpful, especially for someone like me.
It was February 14th. Valentine's Day. Now, I don't particularly favor this holiday over the rest like many girls in relationships, mainly because my deadbeat dad's name is Valentine and I always associate it with him, and I hate that. But when I received the most beautiful text this morning, I couldn't get the smile off my face as I read it over and over again.
From Jace:
Your hair is red, your eyes are green, we make a fucking great ass team. -_- In all seriousness though Clare, Happy Valentine's Day babe! I have truly cherish the last 6 months we've been together even though we've spent it apart. I know it's not normal, but I appreciate your incredibly patient attitude when it comes to my career. I would have loved to spend every last second of the last 6 months with you in my arms, but unfortunately that couldn't happen, but I promise when the tour is over, you will be seeing a lot more of me. That's for sure. I hope you have such a great day, and when you're finished class text me and we'll FaceTime.
P.S. There is something being delivered to you some time tonight. I hope you like it. We'll talk soon Clary 3
I was so anxious to find out what he got me, that I just sat in my dorm building waiting for either a text or a call saying something was here for me. Jace and I had talked earlier, but he had somewhere to be tonight so our talk was brief but so meaningful. I got a text from a random number saying that they were outside my building with a package for me. I pulled on some sweats, threw my boots on and practically ran outside. There stood a man with a huge bundle of flowers.
"Delivery for Clary Fray." I heard and my jaw dropped.
"No fucking way." I said and the flowers were lowered and there, in all his beautifulness was Jace. He was here. I took off and ran and jumped into his arms. "You're here." I said and he laughed.
"I'm here." He said. I pulled back and slammed my lips to his. It had been a long 6 months, and I couldn't believe he was here with me.
"What are you doing here?" I asked. "Don't you have a show tonight?"
"I kinda lied about that." He said and I laughed. "Our tour finished last week. I was planning on surprising you this whole time."
"You suck." I said and he laughed.
"Do I really though?" He asked and I shook my head and kissed him again. "God I've missed you."
"I missed you too. So much." I said and he smiled.
"Well, lets put these in your room, and than I'm kidnapping you for the weekend." He said and I nodded and led him into the building. I got to my room where my insufferable roommate was painting her nails and talking on the phone.
"Oh my god Aline, I have to call you back." She said the moment Jace entered the room. "You're the lead singer for The Mortal Instruments." She said.
"I am." Jace said politely. "I'm Jace."
"I know who you are." She said. "What are you doing here?" She squealed.
"Came to take my girlfriend out for an amazing Valentine's Day weekend." He said as he pulled me into him.
"You're serious?" She asked.
"Why would I lie about that?" Jace asked.
"Because I thought Clary was lying when she said she had a boyfriend." She said and I laughed.
"Well, I wasn't." I said. "Now, I'm not going to be here at all this weekend, but please, don't touch my stuff." I said as I pulled Jace out of the room.
"Uh, don't you need clothes?" He asked and I groaned.
"Damn it. Hold on." I said as I walked back into my room where Kaelie was still standing there with her jaw practically hitting the floor. "Might want to close your mouth, you'll catch flies that way."
"How the hell did you land him?" She finally asked. "Isn't he like 26?" She asked.
"Yes." I said. "We met at one of his concerts, and than we ran into each other again in Paris. We hung out, got to know each other, and that is basically it."
"You must teach me your ways." She said and I laughed.
"Be nice. Don't sleep around. Don't be a bitch." I said. "That's really all it takes." I grabbed my bag and walked out.
"Ready?" He asked as he reached his hand out for mine. I grabbed it and smiled realizing that I just came home.
"More than ready." I said and he smiled. We walked out to his car and got in. he drove back to which ever hotel we were going to be staying at that night. I didn't plan on taking this weekend for granted because I didn't know how long he was going to be in America for.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Jace POV:
Clary and I were laying in bed cuddling after a long and eventful day. Now I'm not normally one for cuddling, but it feels incredibly right with Clary. Having her body molded perfectly to mine was something I don't think I'd ever get tired of. I know we've only been together for 6 months, but I was never letting this girl go, that was for sure.
"How long are you here for?" She asked as she rubbed circles into my chest.
"I haven't decided yet." I said honestly.
"What do you mean?" She asked as she propped herself up on her elbows.
"I haven't decided how long I'm going to be here for. Simon is out in California visiting Izzy, and Bat wanted to take a long vacation in Australia, and Jordan, well he came here with me because he's always wanted to see Time Square, but right now we have nothing planned. It's kinda just going with the flow." I explained.
"So I get to spent more than just this weekend with you?" She asked and I smiled.
"Yea." I said. "We just got in, which is why we are currently in a hotel, but our manager got us an apartment to rent so after this weekend we'll be staying there for however long we decide to stay."
"I don't mean to sound rude, but how can you afford that?" She asked and I laughed.
"I come from a rather wealthy family." I explained. "I just never used them as a tool to get famous. I wanted to do that on my own."
"Oh." She said. "Okay." She lowered her head back down to my chest and continued to draw circles.
I don't know how long we laid in that bed until we both fell asleep. But going to be holding Clary in my arms, and waking up next to her was something that I could get used too, and I know now more than ever that this is going to last.
Time Jump – One Week Later
Clary POV:
"Why do I have to come along again?" Maia asked as I drove her to the apartment that Jace and Jordan were sharing.
"Because I need to get something I left there, but if I go there alone, I won't leave." I said and she laughed. "You're going to be the one to pull me out of there when I started getting sucked in."
"Okay, but you so owe me coffee." She said and I laughed and nodded. We pulled up to the apartment, and both cars were there, which meant Jace and Jordan were both home. I just used the key that Jace gave me and let myself in, which I kinda wished I hadn't since they were both sitting on the couch in nothing but their underwear playing video games.
"This is what rockstars do in their time off?" I asked with a laugh.
"Technically we aren't rockstars." Jordan said. "We're in a punk rock band, so we're punk rockers." He elaborated and I rolled my eyes.
"Put a blanket on or something, my friend doesn't need to be scared by this image for the rest of her life." I said and than they noticed Maia's presence.
"Oh." Jordan said as he grabbed a blanket. "I'm so sorry."
"Don't worry about it. I had a brother once. I got used to it." She said.
"Used too?" Jace asked, and Maia nodded.
"Yea. He was killed in a car accident a couple years ago." She said.
"I'm so sorry." Jordan said.
"It's okay." Maia said and they nodded. "What are you two playing?"
"Legend of Zelda." Jordan said. "In all my life, I've never been able to beat it, and I figured in our time off I was finally going to do it."
"I know what you mean. It took me 3 years before I finally finished that game." Maia said.
"You're a gamer?" Jordan asked.
"She's a total video game nerd." I said.
"I'm in college for video game design. Am I supposed to be anything but a video game nerd?" Maia asked with a laugh.
"That's awesome. What do you want to do with that?" Jordan asked.
"I want to basically build my own Nintendo." Maia said. "Or something close."
"That's pretty wicked." Jordan said. I eyed Jace and motioned for him to follow me upstairs so we could give them their space. We got to his room and shut the door.
"What are you doing here exactly?" Jace asked.
"I left my sketchbook here and I need it for class tomorrow." I said.
"And you brought Maia because?" He asked.
"I thought that if I came here alone, you' find some way to make me stay, and as much as I love staying here with you, I never get any work done. Maia was going to be my common sense, but I think I just lost her to Jordan." I said and Jace laughed.
"You just might have." He said. "They seemed to get along really well."
"Maybe something will come out of it." I said.
"Are you trying to set up my band mate with you friend?" Jace asked.
"That wasn't my intention, but who knows what could happen at this rate." I said and he kissed me. I grabbed my book off the dresser and made my way back downstairs where Jordan and Maia were still talking. "Come on girl, we both have a massive amount of homework to do."
"Of course. Well it was great talking Jordan, and remember what I said. When you get to Lake Hylia and you're trying to get blue candle, burn the fifth bush from the right." Maia said and Jordan nodded.
"You two don't be strangers now." Jace said. "Come over anytime." He said and Jordan was nodding in agreement.
"We might just take you up on that." I said before exiting the house. We got in the car and started driving back to campus. "So you and Jordan huh?" I asked and she laughed.
"He was really nice." She said. "Not what I was expecting from a boy in a punk rock band."
"I know what you mean. Izzy and I felt the same way when we first met the boys." I said and she nodded. I knew for sure this wasn't going to be the last time those two met. You can believe that.
Time Jump – Seven Years Later
Clary POV:
If you told me before I got on that plane to Europe at 18 that I would fall in love with the most amazing man I've ever met, graduate college with a 4.0 GPA, get married to that man, move to Europe, and be standing where I am with my 9 month old child, I would have asked what drugs you were taking, and than asked for some because you sounded ridiculous. But living that exact life right now, was something that I would forever be grateful for.
Jace and I got married a year after I graduated college. He proposed the day of my college graduation, and I was in shock but so thrilled to be spending the rest of my life with him, and that I get to continue to grow our family together.
Which brings us to present time. The band had a show in London, and I was having a pretty good day. I wasn't exhausted, and my feet didn't hurt, well not yet, and I really wanted Emery to see Jace in action, even if she wasn't really sure what was going on.
I was meeting up with Izzy and Maia before the show because I'm a complete genius and totally hooked Jordan and Maia up. It was weird at first, seeing Jordan so committed, but they were a great couple, and I loved that we had each other to help each other through this insane lifestyle that we live. I got to the restaurant and Izzy and Maia were already there.
"About time you two got here." Izzy said as I sat Emery down.
"She decided to have a little accident before we left. There was shit everywhere. I had to give her an emergency bath." I said and they laughed.
"I know what you mean. Riker did that last week right before Simon and I were going to go out for dinner. I felt so bad, that I gave him a bath so the babysitter didn't have too." Izzy said.
"I appreciate that so much." Maia said and Izzy smiled.
"You'll be dealing with this soon enough." I said as she rubbed her belly. "And it'll be twice as worse." I said and she laughed.
"I can't imagine the amount of shit these two will produce." Maia said and I laughed.
"A lot." I said and she laughed. "But I'll be right there with you, but my babies will just be different ages." I said as my hand rested on my belly. Jace and I apparently wasted no time getting pregnant again. Emery was only 5 months when I found out I was pregnant again. We were shocked, but oh so excited.
"I can't believe you're pregnant again." Izzy said. "It took Simon and I almost a year to get pregnant with Riker, and here you are with a 9 month old, and 4 months pregnant again." She said and I laughed.
"What can I say? I'm fertile. And Jace and I have a lot of sex." I said and they groaned but I laughed.
"Gross Clary. TMI." Maia said and I continued to laugh.
"You both know how babies are made." I said and they just shook their heads.
We ate dinner and continued to have an amazing time. Thankfully Emery and Riker were well rested from their extra long naps today, so they wouldn't be cranky for the show tonight.
We got the venue and were let in immediately and made our way back to the room where the band was going to be waiting. We heard them before we saw them, and no matter how old they got, they were still the boys from high school that formed a band to have fun, and I don't think that would ever change.
"Alright, censor yourselves. The babies are here." I said as I entered the room. They all looked over, and Simon and Jace got that look on their faces. The one they got every time they saw their babies.
"There is my little princess." Jace said as he took Emery out of my arms. She was a daddy's girl through and through. It was really sweet. "And my baby." He said as he kissed me, while his hand rested on my belly. "How are you feeling?" He asked.
"I'm good today. I took a nice long nap with Emery today, and I barely got off the couch until absolutely necessary." I said and he laughed.
"Good. You work too hard anyway." He said and I smiled.
"I work from home Jace." I said and he laughed.
"That stool can't be comfortable to sit on all day though." He pointed out and I couldn't help but laugh.
"It's not, but I can take as many breaks as I can." I said. He laughed and kissed Emery again which caused her to giggle.
"10 minutes fellas!" The manager called into the room.
"Okay, give her back." I said and Jace pouted. "Come on ya big baby." I said and he laughed.
"Fine, but just so you know, she's sleeping in our bed tonight." He said and I smiled.
"She sleeps more in our bed than her own crib." I said and he nodded.
"I travel a lot. I miss her, and you. Excuse me for wanted my whole family in my bed." He said and I kissed Emery's cheek.
"I didn't say that I minded." I said and he kissed me one more time.
"Okay, we should head towards the stage." Jace said to the band and they all nodded. "See you after." He said and I nodded. They all left, which just left the wives.
"Those men are putty now." Izzy said and I laughed.
"Such saps when it comes to these babies." I said as I tickled Emery's belly.
"I can't even imagine what Jordan is going to be like when these two are born." Maia said and I laughed.
"Even worse." I said and she nodded. I grabbed the nose cancelling headphones for Emery and put them on. Jace insisted that we get customized headphones for her. I didn't really get why but he was adamant and when they came in I understood why. On one side it said The Mortal Instruments and on the other side it said Daddy's Princess with a JH underneath it. Simon had done the same thing for Riker, accept the other side said Future member of The Mortal Instruments with and SL under it. Those boys were all about marking their territory, and Izzy and I thought it was utterly adorable how protective they were of their children.
We got to the side stage just as the band made their way on stage. Emery was clapping her hands like a loon while Jace was playing. He kept looking over and our eyes would lock. He'd wink and I'd blush cause even after being married for almost 5 years, I couldn't help how much of a reaction he had on me.
The show went on until about midnight like I knew it would. Emery was fast asleep in my arms back stage as we waited for the boys to get back. I was slowly falling asleep myself, because this little one inside of me was kicking my ass, and being a night owl just wasn't a think for me anymore.
"Clary." I heard and I opened my eyes and once they focused I saw Jace. "Hey, you ready to get out of here?" He asked.
"Yea." I said in a sleepy voice. He grabbed Emery and she didn't even stir. I grabbed the diaper bag, said goodbye to the girls, and band and Jace and I headed towards my car. When we got home I went straight to our room, put on sweats and got in bed. I was exhausted, and couldn't wait to sleep. Jace joined me after getting Emery changed and than him changing himself. He put her right in the middle of the bed, and he climbed in. I kissed Emery on the forehead at the same time Jace kissed my forehead.
"I love you." He said and I smiled.
"I love you too." I said as my eyes closed.
"Thank you." He said so quietly I almost missed it.
"For what?" I asked.
"My family." He said and I smiled. I reached over Emery and linked our fingers together.
"Thank you for giving me a real one." I said and I could hear him smile. I drifted off and dreamed about our future together, and I probably had a smile on my face the whole night, but I didn't care. I was happy, and it was about damn time.
Authors Note:
Okay, so I'm not entirely sure where this idea came from. I don't know if someone requested it or if I thought about it myself, but I wrote it, so here it is! Please let me know what you think and leave a review! :)
WOW 90 one shots, and I'm still conflicted about whether I want to continue after 100, but I am taking your feelings into consideration, but I'm still debating, but you will have an answer soon!
Also, if anyone wanted any back story on Clary's home life, I'm sorry I didn't address it in the actual story, but in my head I just made her father a regular deadbeat. Someone who left when she was young, and refuses to pay child support, and her mother who kinda just gave up and left Clary to fend for herself from a young age. There wasn't much too it, but I thought it was appropriate to add it to the story.
