Authors Note:
Okay, so before you get into this one shot, there are a few things that I want you all to know so that you aren't confused! So, this takes place in Europe, and there are 6 families that are listed as the richest families throughout Europe:
Morgenstern - Ireland
Herondale - Greece
Lightwood - England
Verlac - France
Penhallow - Poland
Whitewillow - Germany
(Clary, Izzy, Jace, Kaelie and Aline are all going to be juniors [17]. Sebastian, Jon and Alec are all going to be seniors. [18])
So, when I was writing this, I kept thinking about them talking with a slight accent because as you'll read, they all attend the same boarding school, and since it gathers kids from all over Europe, they all speak English, so they are fluent in it. Among many other languages because that's just what rich people like to do, learn a bunch of different languages, at least in this story that is! Okay, so that's all I think I wanted to say, and I'll let you enjoy the one shot!
One Hundred and Four One Shot:
Boarding School
Clary POV:
"Can you believe we still have another two years left?" I asked Izzy as we sun bathed on Jace's yacht. We had a system. Every summer, this was how it began, and it was perfect.
"It won't be that bad. Plus, after this year we won't have to deal with Sebastian anymore." Izzy said.
"Yea, but we still have Kaelie and Aline to deal with." I said.
"Don't get me started." Jace chimed in. "Last week, Aline literally followed me into the bathroom." He said and everyone laughed. "It's not funny. She's gone to boarder line stalker now."
"Jacey, can we like go on a date? Like together? Right now?" I mocked the typical Kaelie approach to asking Jace out, everyone lost it.
"Keep talking Clare, and you'll end up in the Aegean Sea." Jace threatened and I just stuck my tongue out at him.
"The two witless wonders." Jon said. "It's amazing that they get the grades to pass."
"I think the teachers just pass them along because they don't want them again." Izzy said.
"Yea, they don't seem to have much going on up there." Alec said as he pointed to his head.
"They barely half a brain between the two of them." I said and everyone laughed.
"Clary Morgenstern is on fire today." Jace said and everyone laughed.
"They give me the best material. I can't take all the credit." I bowed and everyone continued to laugh.
"So, Paris, when is that again?" Izzy asked when the laughter died down.
"Do you ever pay attention?" Jon asked and Izzy glared at him.
"Meet at our house on July 1st." I told her. "We leave that night and spent the next two weeks there."
"This is so excited. You would think I've been to Paris by now, but I haven't and I'm so excited!" Izzy cheered and I laughed.
"I know. Out of all the places we've been, you'd think Paris would be one of them." I said and she nodded in agreement.
Having the amount of money that our families did, we got to do whatever we wanted, and this summer, since Jon and Alec were 18, our parents were more willing to let us go about and have our own adventure, which we planned on taking advantage of.
Time Jump - Paris
Clary POV:
We got to Paris and I couldn't wait to start exploring. Everything about this city screamed artist and love. One day I hope to come back here with the love of my life and experience it together. We got to the house we rented for two weeks and started unpacking.
"Think we'll find hot guys to show us around the city?" Izzy asked and I laughed.
"Who knows." I said.
"I hope so. It's been too long." Izzy said and I laughed.
"You and Meliorn broke up right before school let out." I pointed out.
"Yea, but he only had one foot in the relationship to begin with." She said. "And this could be a hot summer fling."
"Always looking for something quick Iz." I said and she scoffed.
"You make me sound easy." She said and I smiled.
"No easy. You're just a free spirit." I said and she smiled at me.
"The freest!" She said and I laughed. This was gonna be a great two weeks.
Time Jump - Three Days Later
Clary POV:
We were all out shopping and Izzy and I decided to stop at a local coffee shop. She was inside getting our drinks and I was sketching the scenery. A little boy ran up to me and handed me a piece of paper. I smiled at him and he ran away. I put my sketchbook down opened the letter.
Dear Clarissa,
You have been looking absolutely stunning the last couple days. The city of love makes me fall in love with you all over again. Those green eyes and that bright red hair. Mixed together with that lovely dress you wore last night. It took everything in me not to take you off that dance floor and have my way with you. Hope you have a lovely rest of your visit. I'll be watching.
V.
When I finished reading it, my blood ran cold. Who the hell was V? When Izzy came back out and stuffed the letter in my bag and smiled at her. She gave me my coffee and we started talking. I tried to act like the letter didn't bother me, but it did. A lot.
Time Jump - End of Paris Vacation
Clary POV:
Since I got the first letter, I've received 3 more letters, and a couple gifts. So far this stalker has dropped flowers off at the doorstep of the place we rented. I still haven't told anyone. Hopefully leaving will stop these creepy declarations of love.
We packed last night and we loading the plane up now. I was excited to be heading back to Ireland. We'd have a couple days to recuperate, than it was over to England to spend some girly time with Iz, while Alec and Jace came back to the Morgenstern household. I loved the dynamic between us. We all got along well, and it was nice to have them in my life.
I was the last one to get on the plane but before I could board one of the grounds crew members stopped me.
"Excuse me miss." He said and I looked at him. "This was dropped off for you." He said. He handed me a box and I gulped as I took it from him.
"Thanks." I quickly said before I got on the plane. I shoved the box into my pocket and tried to forget about it.
The whole plane ride was fine. Everyone was laughing and having a great time but I couldn't enjoy it the way that I wanted too. This stalker was persistent and it kinda scared me.
When we landed in Ireland, Izzy, Alec and Jace's jets were all waiting for them. We said our quick goodbyes before heading into our home. I ran straight to my room and locked the door behind me. I walked over and sat on my bed and pulled the box out of my pocket. I took a deep breath before opening it. When I did, inside sat a ring. But not just any ring. This ring was in the shape of an emerald snake, with beady black eyes. A note fell out and I picked it up and started reading.
Dear Clarissa,
Your time in Paris was too short. I didn't get to see you accomplish as much as I would have liked. Here is a gift from me to you, something you'll always remember me by. It goes perfectly with your next gift, but you must be patient for that. Keep an eye out for a package that will be arriving on your 17th birthday. Although we no longer cohabitate in the same country, that doesn't mean I'm gone. Safe travels Clarissa.
V.
I took the ring box and threw it at the wall. This was starting to really freak me out. How does this person know so much about me? We don't even live in the same country, and he know more about me than people I've been friends with for years. A knock on the door forced me to compose myself. I walked over and unlocked it to see Jon standing there.
"What's up?" I asked.
"Mom and dad are going to some gala tonight so it's just us." He said. "I was thinking a good old fashioned brother/sister movie night in the theater. You in?" He asked and I smiled.
"Hell yea I'm in." I said. "Just let me change, and I'll meet you there." I said and he nodded. I shut my door and took another calming breath.
After I composed myself completely, I got changed and headed towards out home theater. Jon was already there with a bunch of food, and drinks. I took my seat and curled under the blanket while he put in the first movie. I tried to forget as best as I could, but I couldn't. those beady eyes were haunting my thoughts. I didn't know what to expect next, but I wasn't looking forward to it.
Time Jump – Clary's Birthday
Jon POV:
Everyone was coming in to celebrate Clary's birthday, and I was happy that they were coming because Clary seems different to me. I don't know what it is, but for some reason she seems extra jumpy lately. I was waiting by the runway, when I saw the Herondale jet land. I waited for him to exit before walking over to him.
"Glad you could make it." I said and he smiled.
"Wouldn't miss Clary's birthday for the world." He said and I nodded.
"Speaking of Clary, have you noticed anything different about her this summer?" I asked.
"Different how?" He asked.
"I don't know. She seems extra jumpy." I said. "Last week, I found her in the kitchen at like 2 am getting a snack and when I approached her, she nearly jumped 3 feet in the air and almost started crying."
"That's odd." He said and I nodded.
"She won't talk about it." I said. "When I asked her, she said she had a bad nightmare, and that I startled her."
"What do you want me to do about it?" Jace asked.
"Just keep an eye out for her." I said. "Something spooked her, and I don't want her walking around paranoid."
"You got it dude." He said and I smiled.
"Go get settled. I'm going to wait for the Lightwood's." I said and he nodded. He walked away and went back to the runway. I hope that whatever is spooking Clary isn't permanent.
Jace POV:
I'm walking through the Morgenstern mansion getting to my room when I hear the music. I decide to follow it and when I get to the room where its coming from, I see that it's Clary. I make my way over to her. She just sitting in a chair looking out a window. I sit next to her and she nearly falls off the chair.
"Jon wasn't kidding when he said you were jumpy." I said.
"Jon said I was jumpy?" She asked.
"Yea, and you clearly are." I said.
"You startled me." She said.
"You never were this easily startled before." I pointed out and she shrugged. "Is something going on?" I asked.
"What would possibly be going on?" She asked.
"I don't know, just seems like the logical explanation for your sudden paranoia." I said.
"I'm not paranoid." She said defensively.
"Whatever you say Clare." I said as I stood up. "I'll see you around." I said. She nodded and I walked out of the room. Jon was right, something was going on with her, but she was pretty set on keeping it to herself. But I wasn't going to ignore it. I was going to keep my promise to Jon and keep an eye out on her.
Clary POV:
The minute Jace left the room I picked the black box up that had arrived for me this morning. I've been trying to open it for hours but I haven't been able to find the nerve, but I needed to see it. I took a deep breath and opened the box, and there sat a necklace, that matched the ring I received perfectly, and along came another note.
Dear Clarissa,
Happy 17th Birthday. If only I could have shipped myself to you instead, but what fun would that of been? Instead, I have given you a necklace to match the ring. I hope you love the gifts, I picked them out especially for you. Hope you have a fun celebration, don't forget to keep me in mind.
V.
I crinkled the note up and jammed them both back in the box, and the tears spilled over my eyes. I don't understand why this is happening to me. What did I ever do to this person that makes him think it's okay to stalk me? Send me gifts? Make me afraid? And now Jon and Jace knew that something was up. I had to hide this from them. I couldn't let them know what was going on. They don't need to be paranoid for me. That wasn't fair to them. When I saw the Lightwood jet land, I grabbed the box and went to my room to throw it in the drawer with all the other things he's given me. I made my way downstairs to meet our guests and forget about the stalker and enjoy my birthday with my friends.
Time Jump – Beginning of the School Year
Clary POV:
We just got back to school and Izzy and I were currently unpacking. The best part about going to a boarding school with your best friend? We got to room together. It was the best. I loved living with Izzy, especially because we didn't live in the same country, even though we could use the private jet to visit, it wasn't the same as being neighbors or living together.
I was taking things out of my bag when a note fell out. Curiously I picked it up and opened it and my blood ran cold. How the hell did he get this in my bag? I excused myself to the bathroom, locked the door and started to read.
Dear Clarissa,
I can't wait for the next year filled with many memories together. I can't tell you how amazing it is to be with you for this upcoming year. It will be amazing, I have no doubt about it. Have a good year, I'll be watching.
V.
There was a knock on the door and nearly jumped out of my skin. I unlocked it and there stood Izzy who was smiling.
"The boys want to go out to dinner. You in?" She asked.
"Of course." I managed to get out.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"Yea, why wouldn't I be?" I asked.
"You just seem out of breath." She said.
"No, I'm fine." I said as I made my way out of the bathroom. "Where are we going for dinner?" I asked.
"Taki's." She said and I smiled.
"Oh how I've missed Taki's." I said and she laughed.
We got ready and met the boys out in the square and made our way to Taki's. It was one of the best restaurants around the boarding school, and we came here as much as we possibly could during the school year. I wish there was one back home, but since there isn't, we have to stock up while we still could.
"So, how do you like your roommate Jace?" Izzy asked with a smirk.
"Don't get me started." Jace said. "He's a weirdo."
"Who did you get stuck with?" I asked.
"This new kid." Jace said. "You know how our school is hosting like a string of Americans this year?" He asked and I nodded. "Well, I have one of them."
"Hey, at least you get accustomed to a new culture." I said and he scowled at me.
"I don't think this kid ever leaves his parents basement." Jace said and everyone laughed.
"What's his name?" Izzy asked.
"Simon Lewis." Jace said. "Can't get more American than that." He said and I smiled.
"Give him a chance, you two might actually get along." I offered and he shook his head and didn't say another thing.
We got to Taki's and sat in our normal booth. Things were easy here, and I loved not having to worry about anything. I could forget about the stupid stalker who now haunts my dreams, and focus on my friends and the up coming school year. It was something that I desperately needed.
Time Jump – A Couple Months Later
Jace POV:
Since I had that talk with Jon, I've noticed the slow change in Clary, even more than what changed during the summer, and I didn't like it. Something was going on in her life, and she refused to tell anyone about it. Jon was concerned, and so was I. I can't imagine what is going on that's making her so paranoid, but there was something, and it was eating away at her.
We were all going to go to this party that was being thrown today, and nobody has seen Clary. I volunteered to go look for her because I simply didn't want to be in my with my roommate any longer, so they had no problem sending me on a quest. I figured the best place to be was the art rooms. More often than not she lost track of time there and someone would have to break her out of her spell.
I walked into the art room but I didn't see Clary anywhere, I was about to leave when a canvas caught my attention. It looked like Clary's work, but instead of her signature CM scribbled in the corner, a giant V was there, and I didn't know why. That's when I noticed Clary's bag and jacket on the floor. She was here, but where?
"Clary?" I called out but I didn't get a response. "Clary, I know you're in here, I can see your jacket and backpack." I said again. I was walking around the room when I heard a sniffle. I walked towards it and opened the supply closet door and Clary was on the floor hugging her knees, and her face was glistening with tears. "Clary, what's wrong?" I asked as I kneeled in front of her. She shook her head as she continued to cry. "Does this have anything to do with why you've been so jumpy lately?" I asked and she nodded her head. "Will you finally tell me?" I asked.
"I can't." She said. I was about to protest when she continued. "But I can show you." She said and I nodded. I reached my hands out and she took them and I helped her up. She walked over and picked up her stuff and I took my phone out and texted Izzy.
To Izzy:
Go without Clary and I. We'll meet up with you all later.
From Izzy:
Okay. Is everything okay?
To Izzy:
Everything is fine. Clary just got caught up in her art again, and she doesn't want you guys to wait on her, and I volunteered to stay behind so we can head over together.
From Izzy:
Okay. Just text one of us when you're on your way over!
To Izzy:
Will do.
I put my phone away and walked over to Clary. I grabbed her bag from her and put my arm around her shoulders. She leaned into me and we made our way to her room. I knew Izzy was probably gone by now anyway. When we got there, I put her stuff down and Clary took a seat on her bed before opening a drawer to her nightstand. I joined her and she turned around and she had a box in her hand.
"What's going on Clary?" I asked.
"When we were in Paris, a little boy came up to me one day and handed me a letter. I thought maybe it was a drawing he made because he saw me sketching. When I opened it, I was very wrong." She handed me the letter and I opened it and started reading.
"Holy shit Clary." I said and she nodded.
"It didn't stop after that." She said as she handed the box to me. I looked through it and read the notes.
"Clary, who the hell is V?" I asked.
"I have no idea." She admitted. "I thought it was going to stop after we left Paris, but it hasn't. He's following me, and I'm terrified Jace." She choked out and I pulled her into my lap.
"I'm not going to let this sick twisted bastard do anything to you Clary." I said. "You hear me? You're going to be safe." I said and I felt her nod. "I don't care what I have to do, I'm walking you to every class, and if you aren't in this room, you're with me. Got it?" I said and she nodded.
"We can't tell Jon." She said. "He can't know about this."
"He knows something is going on Clary. He can tell in your behavior." I pointed out.
"Still. I don't want him finding out." She said.
"Okay, this can stay between us for now, but if it gets worse, we have to tell him." I said and she nodded. "Do you want to go to this party tonight? I can tell Izzy you threw up and I stayed to keep you company or something."
"No." She said. "I think a night out would be good for me. Plus, you'll be there. I'll be safe." She said.
"Damn right you will be." I said.
"Let me just shower, and than I'll be ready." She hopped off my lap and I instantly felt cold. She shut the bathroom door and a moment later the water turned on. I laid out on her bed and continued to look at the notes. I don't know who this sick fucker is, but when I find out, I'm going to murder him.
Time Jump – Later The Night
'V' POV:
Clary has been attached to Jace's hip the entire night. It made me furious. We were meant to be together. I've known that since we were in middle school. We were supposed to start our own empire, but as I watch them dance together, and her smile growing bigger and bigger as the night goes on, I can't help but fume. She was going to pay for this, and so was he.
I left the party and made my way back to her room. I grabbed the knife in my pocket and picked the lock. I walked over to her bed and sat down and inhaled her sweet strawberry scent. I took my knife and carved a V into her nightstand, that way I would always be there when she went to sleep and when she woke up. Just like how our future was going to be.
Clary POV:
Jace and I decided to leave the party earlier than everyone else. It was late, and I was pretty tired but apparently everyone had lots of energy, and I just needed sleep. We walked back to my room together in complete silence but we didn't need conversation to make the atmosphere comfortable, it already was, and for the first time in months, I actually felt at peace.
I walked into my room and turned the lights on and set my stuff down so that I could take my shoes off. Heels are okay for a certain period of time, but after a couple hours, my feet were in dire need of a break. I sat on my bed and turned on the light on my nightstand when it caught my eye. There was a V etched into my nightstand.
"Jace." I said pretty hesitantly, and he walked into the room and over to me.
"What's wrong?" He asked. I didn't trust my voice, so I just pointed. "That son of a bitch." Jace said. "Come on, you're sleeping with me tonight."
"No." I said. "No, if I do that, he wins." I said.
"Clary, this psycho broke into your room." He said.
"I know, but I refuse to let him win." I said.
"Fine, but I'm staying here." He said and I sighed.
"Deal." I said.
"Get ready for bed. You deserve a decent night's sleep tonight." He said and I nodded. He got up and started walking away.
"Jace." I said and he turned around. "Thank you."
"Anything for you Clary." He said and I smiled. I got dressed and curled up into my bed.
I laid there for hours trying to sleep. I heard Izzy get in around 2 am, and than leave again at 3. No matter what I did, I couldn't close my eyes without this faceless man chasing me. I felt like I wasn't safe anywhere despite knowing that Jace wasn't going to let anything happen to me. It was a terrifying feeling. Knowing that he knew where I lived, and that he could brake in whenever he wanted. I got out of bed and went into the sitting area and saw Jace asleep on the couch. I walked over to him and poked him but he didn't stir. I tried again, but nothing. I started running my nails along his side and I heard him let out a moan. I stopped and he scrunched his face.
"Don't stop." He said and I laughed.
"I won't if you wake up." I said and he opened his eyes.
"Is everything okay?" He asked and I shrugged. "What's wrong?"
"I can't sleep." I told him. "Every time I close my eyes, this faceless creature just keeps chasing me and I can't escape." I said honestly.
"Come here." He opened his arms and I was skeptical at first, but gave in after only a few seconds. His warmth embraced me like long lost companion, and I couldn't help but feel extra safe now. "Nothing is going to happen to you." He said and I nodded. "Sleep." I closed my immediately and drifted off into a dreamless sleep.
Jace POV:
I woke up and I felt someone lying on top of me. When I opened my eyes, Clary's head was resting on my chest. I smiled to myself as I started rubbing her back. She stirred a little bit and when I stopped she groaned.
"Don't stop." She said and I laughed.
"I won't if you wake up." I said, as I remembered that's what she said last night when waking me up. She shifted her weight and sat up. "Good morning." I said.
"Morning." She said. "What time is it?" She asked.
"A little after 11." I said and she nodded. "How did you sleep?" I asked.
"Very well after I fell asleep." She said and I nodded. "Thanks for helping with that."
"No problem." I said and she smiled. I was about to say something when there was a knock on the door. Clary got up and opened the door, and in walked the guys.
"What the hell happened between you two last night?" Alec asked.
"Nothing." I said. "I walked Clary back and I really didn't want to deal with my roommate, so Clary and I just started talking and I crashed on the couch."
"It's probably for the better you didn't go back to your room." Jon said.
"Why is that?" Clary asked.
"Izzy and your roommate got together last night." He said and my eyes nearly popped out of my head.
"Izzy and Rat Boy?" I asked and everyone laughed.
"We were just as surprised as you." Alec said. "He showed up to the party right after you two left and they just really hit it off." He said. "It was weird."
"I did not see that coming." I said and they all laughed.
"Well, we came to see if you guys wanted to catch some lunch with us." Jon said.
"Sure. Give me a few minutes to change." Clary said as she walked to her room and shut the door.
"So, what really happened between you two last night?" Jon asked.
"I told you the truth." I said. "We didn't hook up, if that's what you're ultimately asking."
"Just watching my little sisters back." Jon said and I nodded. "And we grabbed some clothes for you as well." He said as he handed me the bag.
"Thanks." I said and they nodded. Alec walked out but I grabbed Jon before he could leave.
"I'm watching her back too." I said. "Just like you asked." I said and he nodded before leaving. I got dressed in like 30 seconds flat, and than Clary walked out of her room.
"You ready?" She asked.
"Yup." I said and we made our way out to the group.
The rest of the day went on like all our days pretty much do. But this time I wasn't looking at Clary because Jon asked me to keep an eye on her, I was looking at her because I wanted too. Because I couldn't seem to keep my eyes off of her, and every time she laughed and smiled I couldn't help but smile and laugh as well. Everything about her was infectious, and I can't believe that I never saw it before.
Time Jump – Months Later
Clary POV:
I haven't gotten anything recently, but I wasn't going to count this creep out just yet. I knew something was coming, and I was just holding my breath until it happened. It was a pretty nice day out, and we were all just sitting in the quad soaking in the sun and I was having a good time. Jace was leaning up against a tree, and I was laying on his lap. Since he's taken the job of 'protector' we've spent a lot of time together, and I had to admit, I actually really loved it. Jace and I always got along, but we never really spent time alone because the group was always around. But since this whole stalker thing, he sits in the art room when I need to get away, when I'm in the library studying for a test, he's right across from me, when I'm up late and I can't sleep and I need to go for a walk, he's right next to me. It's hard not to get feelings for someone who is so concerned about your well being, but also enjoys being around you. We have a good time together, and I never thought that was even a possibility before.
Izzy and I had Roman History right now, and we didn't really want to go. We always waited until the last possible minute to get to that class because Starkweather was a real drag. When the warning bell rang, we knew that we had to get going. I got off Jace's lap and Izzy stood up as well.
"See you guys later." Izzy said and I waved and we walked towards the classroom. "So, are you finally going to tell me what's going on between you and Jace?" She asked.
"I already told you Iz." I said. "Nothing is going on between us. We just enjoy each other's company."
"He's basically your lap dog Clary." She said and I laughed. "Wherever you go, he goes."
"It's not that bad." I said and she gave me that look. "What? He isn't walking with us right now." I pointed out.
"Because he had to get to his class, and it's on the other side of the campus." She said.
"Oh please." I laughed. "You know he didn't go to Madame Dorothea's class." I said and she laughed. "That woman loves him so much, he could pass the class even if he wasn't in it."
"You are so right." She agreed and I smiled. "But something is going on, and I'm going to figure it out."
"Don't be upset when you come up empty handed." I said and she smirked.
"You like him." She flat out said and as much as I wanted to deny it, my cheeks betrayed me. "Ha! I knew it."
"Okay, so I like him. Is that a crime?" I asked and she laughed.
"No, but you should do something about it." She encouraged.
"Do what Iz?" I asked. "He's like a 15 on the hotness scale, and it only goes to 10."
"And the problem with liking a hot guy?" She asked.
"Is that hot guy not liking me back." I said. "If he's a 15, I'm a solid 3."
"You sell yourself too short Clare." She said and I scoffed. "You are." She said and I just kept quiet. "Also, I think he likes you too."
"What?" I asked.
"I've never seen Jace so interested in someone before." She said. "And we've known him for some time now. He listens to you all the time, he watches you paint, and he studies with you." She said. "If he wasn't somewhat interested, he wouldn't do that."
"I don't know Iz." I said.
"Let's test it out." She said.
"What do you have in mind?" I asked and she smirked.
"There is a party this weekend. Lets make you smoking hot, and see his reaction." She said and I laughed.
"You can try and work your magic, but I don't know how well it will work." I said.
"Oh trust me babe, you'll have him drooling all night long." She said as we took our seats in the classroom. Class started and I thought about what Izzy said, could he possibly like me?
Time Jump – Party
Jace POV:
There was a party tonight, and the boys and I were just waiting for the girls to come down. It was no secret that Izzy took forever to get ready, but she was giving Clary a make over as well, and I was kinda nervous to see the outcome. When we heard the clicking of the heels, I looked up and I think I lost all function on my body. Clary looked stunning, and I knew tonight I was going to need to keep her as close as possible.
"Might want to close your mouth Jace." Izzy said. "You'll catch flies." She smirked and I shook myself out of the daze. Clary walked over to me and she had a shy smile on her face.
"You look…..hot." I said honestly and she blushed.
"Thank you." She said.
"Well, if you two are done flirting, we have a party to get too." Jon said and I glared at him. We made our way out of the building and over to the party. Thankfully it was just down the street, so it wasn't too far. A breeze came by and I saw Clary shiver. I took my leather jacket off and draped it around her shoulders.
"Thank you." She said and I smiled at her.
We got to the party, and it was wild. Clary handed me my jacket back and immediately I saw eyes on her, I put my arm around her shoulder and led her through the crowd. I knew Clary didn't really like big crowds, and with this stalker around, I didn't trust anyone to get within two feet of her. I got Clary and I something to drink, and that seemed to loosen her up a bit. I also knew she was pretty stressed, so she needed tonight, and I was going to make sure she had fun.
Time Jump – Later That Night
Clary POV:
I felt funny. Very funny, and I didn't like it. I made my way towards the bathroom, thinking I was going to throw up, but when I got there, nothing. I rested my hands on the sink to balance myself when I heard the door open, and when I looked up black eyes stared into my soul, and my blood ran cold.
"Clarissa, glad I got you alone." He hissed and he started backing me into a corner. His hands made his way to my hips and I tried to push him off but I wasn't strong enough. I felt hold liquid on my throat and everything in me warned me to scream, but with the loud music I doubt I would be heard.
Jace POV:
Clary had gone to the bathroom almost 15 minutes ago, and I was starting to get worried. I made my way over there and tried to open it but it was locked. I knocked a few times but there was no answer.
"Clary, it's Jace. Is everything okay?" I asked through the door.
"We're busy man." I heard from inside, and everything about the situation felt wrong.
"Who is that?" I asked angrily.
"None of your business." He shouted back.
"If it involves Clary, it is my business." I shouted back.
"She's a big girl, she can make her own decision. Right baby?" He said and my blood started to boil. I stepped back and kicked the door open, and what I saw: infuriated me. Clary was unconscious half naked and Sebastian fucking Verlac was on top of her.
"You son of bitch." I yelled as I lunged at him. I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and threw him out of the bathroom and just let him have it. I don't know how long I was like that until someone pulled me off.
"Jace, calm down man." I heard and when I looked up there stood Alec.
"Let me go." I struggled. "He deserves to die." I spit at him.
"What's going on?" Jon asked as he walked around the corner. I nodded towards the bathroom. He looked in and I can assume all he saw was red. He than stepped in and started beating the shit out of Sebastian. Alec than let me go, and looked back.
"What the hell." He said. I walked on to the bathroom and took my leather jacket off and draped it over her. I scooped her into my arms and left the bathroom.
"I'm taking her back." I said and Alec nodded. Jon was still beating Sebastian up, but I didn't care. He deserved it.
I got back to my room and when I walked in, nobody was there. Thank god. I put Clary in my bed and took my phone out to text Izzy and told her to take Simon back to her room, and that Clary was staying with me. I didn't even bother reading her response, knowing that she was most likely really drunk and not thinking straight. I tucked her into my bed, and made my way into the living room to cool down. I made some coffee and took a seat on the couch. I couldn't believe that this happened, but at least I knew who V was, and he was going to pay for this.
Time Jump – An Hour Later
Jace POV:
I was sitting in the living room when I heard the door open. I looked back in out walked Clary. She looked confused, and over all drained. I put my book down and stood up.
"What happened?" She asked.
"I'm pretty sure you were drugged." I said and her eyes went wide. "But I know who V is."
"Who?" She asked.
"Sebastian Verlac." I said. "I found him in the bathroom with you. You were half naked, and he was on top of you."
"Did he…did he rape me?" She asked as she choked up.
"I don't think so." I said honestly. "You still had your pants on."
"Oh god." She stumbled and I ran over to her and scooped her into my arms.
"Shhh. It's okay Clary. I've got you." I said as she continued to cry. I brought her back to the couch and she sat on my lap and I just let her have this moment.
After awhile she finally calmed down and pulled away from me, and her vibrant green eyes were duller, and her normally rosy cheeks, were pale. I wiped the tears from her cheeks and she gave me a sad smile.
"Do you want to stay here tonight?" I asked and she nodded. "Okay good, cause I already told Izzy that you were." I said and she laughed.
"Of course you did." She said and I smiled.
"What would you like?" I asked. "Food, a shower, more sleep?"
"Food and a shower would be great." She said.
"How about you hop in the shower, and I'll make you something." I said and she nodded. I lifted her off my lap and set her feet down on the ground.
"Thank you." She said and I leaned forward and pressed my lips to her forehead.
"Anything for you Clary." I said and she smiled before disappearing into my room again. I took a deep breath and started making her a grilled cheese.
Clary POV:
After I felt like I washed all the grossness off of me I got out and wrapped the towel around me, than I remembered that I don't have any clothes. I walked out of Jace's room and into the living room where he was standing. I cleared my throat and he turned around and dropped the apple in his hand, which made me smile.
"I don't have any clothes." I said and he nodded.
"I have some clothes that are too small for me if you want them." He offered.
"Yes please." I said and he smiled. I walked back in his room and he followed. He went over to his dresser and pulled out a pair of sweats and a long sleeve t.
"This is the smallest thing I own." He said and I laughed.
"Anything you gave me would be huge." I said as I took them. "Thank you."
"I made you grilled cheese. It'll be waiting for you when you're done." He said than he left the room. I put on his clothes and instantly felt safer. I dried my hair a little before making my way out into the living room. I took a seat next to Jace on the couch and grabbed my grilled cheese and started eating it.
"What time is it?" I asked after a few bites.
"Close to 3." He said.
"In the morning?" I nearly yelled and he laughed.
"Yes." He simply said.
"And you've been awake this whole time?" I asked, and he simply nodded. "You should get some sleep."
"You come first Clary." He said.
"But I'm safe here." I said and he looked at me.
"Maybe, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let you sit here by yourself until you fall back asleep." He explained.
"You're not going to go to bed no matter what I say are you?" I asked and he smiled.
"Nope." He said and I shook my head and continued to eat my grilled cheese.
Once I was done, Jace took my plate and put it in the kitchen. I grabbed a blanket that was close by and got myself comfy on the couch when Jace walked back out.
"You can sleep in my bed if you're tired." He said.
"I'm not that tired, but I thought we could watch a movie or something." I said and he smiled.
"Anything in particular you want to watch?" He asked.
"Something funny. I could use a good laugh right now." I said and he nodded. He got up and put some random comedy movie on and joined me on the couch. I took this opportunity to curl into his side and drape the blanket over him as well. I rested my head on his chest as I listened to his steady heartbeat lull me to sleep. I felt safe in his arms, it was the safest place I think I ever would feel.
Time Jump – Next Day
Jon POV:
I had a meeting with the headmaster of the school, and I wasn't happy about it. What Sebastian did to my sister should get him expelled and put in jail, and I wasn't going to rest until he was there. I was sitting in the waiting room tapping my foot when she walked out.
"You may go in now." The receptionist said and I nodded. I got up and made my way into the headmasters office and took my seat.
"Jonathan Morgenstern, do you know why you're here today?" He asked.
"I'm assuming it's because I beat up another student sir." I answered.
"That is correct." He said. "Would you mind telling me why you beat him up?" He asked.
"We were all at a party, and my friend went to go check on my little sister, and when he found them, Sebastian was on top of my half naked unconscious little sister, and he lost it. Someone pulled him off before he could do any real damage, but I couldn't control myself." I explained. "I just let my emotions take the better of me."
"I had no idea. Clarissa didn't report anything." He said.
"She's been recuperating with Jace until she feels better." I explained.
"Well, when she's ready, have her come into the office." He said and I stood up.
"I should warn you, you won't get Clary in here without Jace." I said. "And she won't come in here without him."
"Thank you for the heads up." He said and I nodded. I made my way over to Jace's room to make sure that she was okay. I knocked on his door, and after a few moments Jace answered the door. "How is she?" I asked.
"She's okay." He said. "She slept, showered, and ate."
"Is she awake now?" I asked.
"Yea. We were just watching some movies." He said as he let me in. Clary was curled on the couch wearing Jace's clothes and under a lot of blankets.
"Clary." I said and she looked up at me.
"I'm fine Jon." She said.
"Like hell. That bastard tried to take advantage of you." I said.
"But he didn't." She said. "Jace found me first."
"Which I never properly thanked you for. Since I was too busy beating Sebastian up." I said and Jace laughed.
"It was no problem man." He said.
"And thank you for taking such good care of her." I said and he smiled.
"Again, not a problem." He said. I walked over to him and pulled him into a hug, something I never did.
"And if you're looking for my permission, you got it." I whispered in his ear. When I broke away I saw him smile and nod. "So, I had to speak with the headmaster, and he wants your side of the story."
"Oh god." Clary said.
"I already warned him though that he wasn't getting you without Jace. So he's prepared for the both of you." I said and they nodded. "Well, I'm gonna get something to eat. See you two later." I said as I walked away.
"Jon, wait." I heard Jace say and he walked out of his room and closed the door. "I figured out what was bothering Clary."
"What was it?" I asked.
"Sebastian had been stalking her. Like hard core." He said.
"When did this start?" I asked fuming.
"When we went to Paris." He said and my jaw hit the floor. "I only found out recently, but after last night, I figured out it was him."
"That son of a bitch." I said.
"Clary didn't want me to tell you, and I promised I wouldn't unless something happened, and something happened. So I thought you deserved to know." He said and I nodded.
"I appreciate that man." I said and he nodded. "And I have been instructed by Izzy, or a very intoxicated Izzy, that you need to grow a pair and ask Clary out so she can make her look super hot for you again." I said and Jace laughed.
"You'd really be okay with that?" He asked. "Clary and I dating?"
"Look, I never wanted my little sister to grow up, but she was going too. And I trust her with you more than I trust her with anyone else." I explained. "If you two have feelings for each other, I wouldn't ban that because we're friends. I want her happy."
"Thanks Jon. That means a lot." He said and I nodded.
"But hurt her, and I'll kick your ass." I said and he laughed.
"I think we know by now that I'd never do anything to hurt Clary." He said and I nodded.
"Keep it that way." I said. He nodded and than went back into his room and I went to grab something to eat. The idea of Clary dating anyone was too much for me, but I knew Jace was take care of her, so that was really comforting.
Time Jump – A Few Months Later
Clary POV:
Since the meeting with the headmaster, things have been progressing with pressing charges against Sebastian. Truthfully I was so over it, I just wanted him to get punished, but since he is basically as rich as I am, the appealing process is taking forever. He deserves to be punished for what he did to me, and the fact that he's trying to get out of it is appalling.
It was a normal day, and I was in the art room painting while Jace was at a bench reading. I couldn't stop from looking at him every now and than, although that was mostly because I was painting him, but I liked to get a few extra looks in there because I liked looking at him. When things started to die down with Sebastian and everything he actually asked me out, and I was stunned but thrilled. Every since then, things between us haven't changed that much, accept we are a lot more affectionate towards each other, and we now had a label.
"You're staring." I heard and I was brought out of my mind and saw that he was still reading.
"How do you know? You have your face so far buried in that book." I retorted.
"I can feel it Clary." He said with the cockiness in his voice.
"Oh yea?" I asked. "Can you feel this?" I asked and I threw a little blob of paint at him and at that very moment he looked up and it hit him right in the face, and I couldn't contain my laughed.
"Oh, you are so going to pay for that." He said as he made his way over to me. He grabbed the paintbrush out of my hand faster than I could process and painted a streak of gold across my face.
"Jace!" I yelled and he laughed. I grabbed the tub of red paint and squirted it at him.
We were in a full on paint war at this point. We were slipping all over the art room, and tubs of paint were being squeezed in every direction. At one point I slipped badly, and went to catch myself when Jace caught me and I fell on top of him. I pushed myself up a little to look at him, and even covered in paint he was beautiful.
"That wasn't very nice Clarissa." He said and I smiled.
"You twisted my arm." I said. "I had no other option." He laughed and I smiled.
"Is that so?" He asked and I nodded. He cupped my face and pulled me down to him. I don't know how long we were in that moment until someone cleared their throat and interrupted us. When I looked up there stood Jon, Alec, Izzy, and Simon.
"Hey guys." I said.
"What the hell happened here?" Izzy asked.
"Paint war?" Jace offered and I laughed.
"But why?" Jon asked.
"Clary threw first." Jace said. I slapped his chest and got up.
"Well get cleaned up. We're going out." Izzy said.
"Why exactly?" I asked. Since Jace and I started seeing each other, my ideal night was spent curled on his bed with him and watching a movie.
"Because you two hermits spend most of your free time trapped in Jace's room." Izzy reprimanded. "You need to party, and we're not taking no for an answer."
"Okay." I said.
"Really? It was that easy?" Izzy asked.
"Jace and I didn't shut ourselves in for no reason. I wasn't ready to go back to another party after what happened with Sebastian." I explained and Izzy looked down at her shoes, almost embarrassed that she thought we just wanted to be alone. "But I feel better, and I feel like I'm ready to face it again."
"Why didn't you tell us?" Jon asked. "We would have understood."
"You all would have gotten weird." I said. "I love you guys, but you were walking on eggshells around me after it happened. I didn't want you guys treating me like a PTSD patient every time we went to a different party. Yes it was traumatic, but I don't remember it. I was unconscious." I said and they all flinched. "But Jace and I talked about it, and I told him that I didn't want to go to a party until I felt ready, and he supported my decision, but I think I'm ready now." Jon walked over and went to pull me into a hug before realizing I was covered in paint. He patted me on the head and I laughed.
"I'm proud of you, and with Sebastian on temporary suspension pending investigation, nothing is going to happen to you. We all will make sure." He said and Jace pulled me into his side.
"I know that. And I appreciate that more than you know." I said and he smiled.
"Alright, the party is at 9, and it's currently almost 4, and that's just not enough time." Izzy said. "Let's go Clary. We need to start getting ready." She said and I laughed.
"I'll see you later?" I asked Jace and he nodded. He kissed me and I followed Izzy out of the room. Halfway to our room she smiled at me. "What?"
"You two are perfect together." She said and I laughed.
"I like where it's going." I admitted.
"This is so exciting! Did you ever think this was possible?" She asked and I laughed.
"Honestly, no. I didn't think of him in that way at all. I mean, I knew he was hot, and that he was nice since we hung out as a group a lot, but I started to get to know a different side of him when he started to look out for me. And I know that was because of Jon at first, but he took it really seriously after that, and we just got along so well." I admitted. "Sure, we have drastic differences in things, but it's always good to compliment each other, and introduce your significant other to new things."
"You two." She said. "Are literally perfect."
"We fight." I admitted. "Every couple does, but the good times are always better than the bad." I said and she nodded. "Speaking of couples, have you and Simon done anything about your impending relationship status?" I asked.
"I don't know." She said. "I mean, I want to make things more permanent, but he's so worried that I'm going to bail the moment I find someone else."
"And will you?" I asked.
"No." She said. "I really like Simon. He's the first guy I've ever met to actually be interested in me, and not my body."
"So make the move. Start that conversation." I said.
"I don't want to scare him away." She admitted.
"He is currently hanging out with my brother, your brother, and Jace." I pointed out. "That poor boy is probably still scared shitless of them, but he's doing it because he likes you."
"I know, but then there is the whole country difference, and money difference." She said.
"Wait, that matters to him?" I asked confused.
"No. Well, the country thing does. Him living in America and me living in England isn't exactly ideal, but he also thinks that I should have a man in my life who fits into my world. He doesn't want to impose on my rich life." She said.
"He said that?" I asked.
"I may have adlibbed a little." She said and I laughed. "He said that he didn't want to feel inadequate as a boyfriend because he couldn't get me anything that I didn't already have." She said.
"Poor guy." I said. "He's so intimidated."
"I know, and I don't know how to get him past that." She said.
"It's simple really." I said.
"How so?" She asked.
"Prove it to him." I said. "Prove that he does give you something you've never had before."
"And what's that?" She asked.
"He's giving you his heart." I said. "And that's something no other guy I've seen you with has ever done. They give you their dick, but the minute they get it, they're gone. Simon isn't like that." I pointed out. "You got the dick, and in the morning, he made you breakfast. Guys like that don't come around very often."
"Okay." She said. "I'll do it." She said and I laughed. "Now, in the shower, and get all that paint off. I am making you look hot tonight." She said and I smiled as I walked towards the bathroom. This was probably going to be a long night.
Time Jump – Hours Later
Jace POV:
Yet again us guys were waiting in the quad for the girls. It was like time wasn't a thing to them. The party started at 9, it was currently 10:15. Izzy refused to let Clary leave the room until she was perfect, and according to Izzy, that was going to take some time with the trouble getting the paint out of her hair.
Once we heard the clicking the guys let out a sigh of relief. I looked up and Izzy walked down first, and she looked like she normally does, which meant that Clary probably looked about the same, just with red hair. Clary appeared behind her and I had to admit, Izzy went into a completely opposite direction this time around, and I absolutely loved it. Clary was rocking a punk look. She had tight dark maroon skinny jeans that were ripped all over the place, a black shirt and a black leather jacket with black high heel boots, and her make up was dark. It was a look that I normally didn't see, but I had to admit she looked great.
"What did you do to my sister Izzy?" Jon said first.
"I'm letting her inner punk out." Izzy said and Clary laughed.
"You look hot." I said and she smiled.
"Dude, gross." Jon said and he punched my shoulder.
"What? She does." I said. "And being her boyfriend, I can say that kind of thing."
"But not around her brother." Jon said. "It's just weird."
"Get over it." Izzy said as she linked arms with Simon. "Come on, we have a party to get to." She said as she started walking.
I put my arm around Clary's shoulders and we followed the group. When we got in front of the house Clary and I both froze. This was the house where Sebastian almost raped Clary. I looked over at her and her eyes were wide.
"We can leave now Clary." I said.
"No." She said. "No, I think I need to over come this fear."
"Okay. Just tell me when you're ready, and we'll walk in." I said and she nodded. We stood there in silence for about 5 minutes until she took a deep breath.
"I'm ready." She said. I held my hand out and she took it and I led her up the stairs. We walked into the house and the party was in full swing. I looked at Clary and she looked like she was taking it all in.
"You good?" I asked. She looked over at me and smiled.
"I'm good." She said and I nodded.
The rest of the night went by without any incidents, unless you call Jon getting so drunk he started dancing onto of a table and incident, but other than that, Clary seemed like she was enjoying herself, and I couldn't be happier that she didn't have to worry about Sebastian stalking her, or getting drugged. She looked carefree for the first time in a long time, and I couldn't be happier about that.
Time Jump – Graduation
Clary POV:
"It's not going to be the same without you two here." I said as we all sat in the quad. My head resting on Jace's lap as he played with my hair like always.
"It's not like we're leaving you alone." Jon said. "You still have Izzy and Jace."
"I know, but it's not like middle school. At least in middle school I knew we were all going to the same high school. You two are literally going to the other side of the world." I pointed out.
"It's our time Clare." Jon said. "You can visit whenever you want."
"America isn't that bad." Simon chimed in, and everyone laughed. Alec and Jon were going to Ivy League colleges in the United States and it was weird knowing that we wouldn't be in the same county as them anymore.
"I've never not had you Alec." Izzy said and Alec gave her a warm smile.
"You'll always have me." Alec reassured her.
"But it's not the same." She said.
"I know, and I'm going to miss you like crazy, but we still have the summer, and you can always take the jet anytime and come see me." Alec said. "Especially in the winter, because I'm not coming back for Holiday."
"Why not?" Izzy nearly shouted.
"I've always wanted to experience a really white Christmas, and Simon says it snows a lot in New York." Alec explained.
"Ugh." Izzy said and Simon pulled her into his side and she relaxed.
"But that means the responsibility falls on you Jace." Jon said and Jace looked over at him. "Look after our sisters, and if anything happens to them, you're dead." He threatened and I kicked his leg.
"Don't be rude." I said and he laughed.
"Don't worry Jon." Jace said. "Nothing is going to happen to them. I swear."
"You swear on what?" Jon asked.
"I swear on the Angel." Jace said as he lifted his hand. The Angel that was the emblem of our school, a weird looking statue that stood in the middle of the campus, that apparently everyone swore on if they truly meant it.
"Good." Jon said and Jace put his hand back in the middle of my unruly curls.
"Okay, enough depressing stuff." Izzy said. "What are we doing this summer?" She asked.
"Well, we're going to start in Greece on my yacht of course." Jace said because we couldn't break tradition.
"Well yes, but after that. Which country or city are we going too?" She asked.
"Seriously, do you ever pay attention?" Jon asked and everyone laughed. Izzy flipped him off and turned her attention back to me.
"Well, since Simon is coming along we decided that we would all experience a new place together. And a little birdie told me that Simon has always wanted to visit Boko, Montenegro." I said and his eyes nearly fell out of his head.
"How did you know?" He asked sounding floored.
"Dude, you did our world geography project on it, and basically talked about it nonstop for months." Jace said. "I connected the dots."
"So, meet at the Morgenstern residence on July 5th, and we will be spending the next 2 weeks in Boko." I said and Simon smiled.
"This might be the coolest vacation I've ever been on." Simon said.
"Where else have you been?" Izzy asked.
"Florida." He said and everyone nearly pissed themselves laughing.
"You've never been to another country?" Jon asked when he could finally control himself.
"Does here count?" He asked.
"No. This isn't a vacation. This is school." Alec said.
"Than no, I've never been outside of the United States." He said.
"Oh boy." Jon said. "You know what this means."
"Don't do it to the poor boy Jon." I said and Jon got that evil look in his eyes.
"Do what?" Simon asked, fear evident in his voice.
"You are in for one rude awakening." Jace muttered and Simon just looked around the group. The gears were turning in Jon's head, you could see it.
"Guys, what is he talking about?" Simon asked fearfully.
"The blue drink." Jon said and we all groaned.
"What's the blue drink?" Simon asked.
"You'll see." Jon said.
"I have a feeling I'm not going to like this very much." Simon said which caused us all to laugh.
"Trust us, you won't." I warned him and he hung his head.
We sat there talking about our trip and Izzy tried to reassure Simon that it really isn't as bad as Jon was making it out to be, but let's be real, it's pretty bad. We all knew it. I felt Jace playing with my hair as he hummed low enough for just me to hear it. I loved when he hummed, it always made me relaxed and calm. I had closed my eyes to listen to his humming when it stopped, I opened my eyes and looked up at him. His gold eyes were burning brighter than I've ever seen, and he smiled at me.
"I love you." He said and I'm pretty sure the entire world just stopped. My eyes were as big as they could be, and my jaw was slightly dropped, until a smile spread across my face.
"I love you too." I said and he leaned forward, pressed a kiss to my forehead, continued to play with my hair and hum. I closed my eyes again, and listened as he hummed and our friends talked about all the things they wanted to do this summer.
"So, after Boko, I was thinking we could all go to Australia and visit our home on the Gold Coast." Jon said. "Sound good to everyone?"
"You have a home in Australia?" Simon asked.
"We have many homes all over the world." Jon said. "It's a perk of being one of the richest families in Europe."
"You guys live like the perfect life." Simon said and everyone laughed.
"Yea." Jace said as he looked down at me and than up to everyone else. "Our lives are kinda perfect." He looked back down at me and I couldn't help but smile. "And only getting better."
Authors Note:
Okay, so I don't have that much to say, but this one shot was thought of by me, because I realized I don't have one that revolves around boarding school, and I really wanted to make one, so I did! Let me know what you all think and leave a review! These next couple days are going to be really chaotic! So bare with me, and be patient! Thank you for understanding! :)
