I was trying to connect more with the readers by writing their reviews and then leaving comments on them, but Austwigirl brought up the fact that there is no need to do that as it is excessive. Let me know if that's how you guys feel as well, because I don't want to be bothering you guys unnecessarily. For this chapter I will just go back to how things were, let me know which you guys like better.

Sorry that this chapter is a little shorter than usual, I promise to make the other one coming out this week around 1700 words to make up for it. I just felt like this was a good stopping point for this chapter.

Clary had been so focused on Simon's love life that she had rarely anytime to pursue hers as it was. The past couple of weeks she had been trying to help Simon with Izzy and had been avoiding her own feelings for Jace. Her feelings were more along the lines of a crush though, because she hadn't really gotten the chance to know him yet. The only times she ever saw him were during class and the occasional time he came to hang out whenever Simon invited Izzy. Clary vowed that she would change starting now, it was time she put herself out there and found out how Jace felt about her. If there was even an inkling that he liked her then she would make her move.

Clary called Izzy, "Hey Izzy are you free today?"

Izzy replied quickly, "No, why? Were you wanting to have a girls day out? I would be so down with going to a salon or something.

"Um," Clary started. "Actually I was wondering if the four of us could hang out today. You, me, Simon, and Jace."

Izzy laughed before speaking, "Oh, so you want a double date basically? Okay, I'll bring him along and then at some point make an excuse to leave with Simon. Does that sound good?"

"Perfect!" Clary exclaimed. Yes! This was exactly what Clary wanted, now she and Simon could be happy.

Clary knocked on Simon's door before entering and found Simon sprawled out across his bed reading a comic book. He looked up when he heard her enter. "What's up Clary?" He asked.

"I am planning on heading to the mall later today," Clary stated. "Do you want to come with?"

Simon put his comic book down as he looked deep in thought, Clary guessed he was pondering over what he should do. "Yeah okay, sure thing. I don't have any plans today anyway," Simon answered.

"Jace you are coming with me today," Isabelle demanded. "We are going to the mall."

Jace gave her a confused look before replying, "You forgot to say please, or even phrase it as a question. Why don't you try again and see what my answer is."

Alec let out a chuckle before cutting in, "Why are you only inviting Jace anyway? It feels like you are purposely leaving me out. I am fun too for your information if that is what this is about."

Jace and Isabelle both started laughing as they heard that. Then Isabelle rolled her eyes as she said, "You are totally fun, if your definition of fun is following the rules all of the time and being a goody two shoes."

"I hate to say it Alec but Izzy is right," Jace agreed. "You and fun are polar opposites. Putting that aside though, I plan on staying in today. Sorry Izzy, today I want to relax and put my feet up."

"That's fine with me, I'll just tell Clary that you canceled," Isabelle mentioned nonchalantly. Sure enough she had picked the right thing to say, because Jace was already on his feet. Isabelle waited patiently until Jace finished preparing for the trip to the mall.

Alec sat on the couch deep in thought about his siblings. It was official his family sucked, anytime it came to relationships he was kicked to the curb. Was he ever invited to come with Izzy and Jace to romantic meetups? No, each time he was left home alone with only his thoughts. Then once they came back from their outings, they acted like everything was fine. He was becoming fed up with being the only one left out. Alec decided then and there that today he would not stay in all night long like every other night, he picked up his jacket and made his way out the door. Today he was going to Java Jones and he would have a good time without Izzy and Jace. He would show them that he was fun too.

Alec made his way into the coffee shop and saw Magnus across the room, he had almost forgot that Magnus worked here. Alec changed his mind he had no problems with staying in for another day by himself, he turned towards the exit and was almost at the door when he heard his named called. Well it was too late now Alec thought as he turned around and saw Magnus standing in front of him. "Is it just you here today?" Magnus asked.

Alec cleared his throat before responding, "Yes it's just me today, everyone else is off doing their own thing."

Magnus's face lit up and he exclaimed, "Splendid! How about we get to know each other a little better? My break just started so we can talk for about half an hour before I have to go back."

"That sounds good to me," Alec agreed. Maybe today he would be able to hop out of his shell.

Simon was curious about why Clary was so excited about venturing to the mall. Normally Clary was one of those girls who could care less about going to the mall, it was obvious from the way that she dressed. Unlike most college girls Clary was very much a tomboy and rarely if ever used makeup. That was why Simon was caught off guard when Clary came out of her room all "dolled up." She was wearing makeup, eye liner, and lipstick. On top of that she was wearing a dress, a dress! Simon had never before seen her wear a dress, not even to his father's funeral. "You look...wow. Just wow." Simon stated in awe. If he still felt that he was in love with her things would be very awkward right now, he was sure of that.

"Do you really think so?" Clary asked. "You aren't just saying that because we are best friends right? I need to know the truth no matter how harsh the reality is."

"Clary Adele Fray, I promise that you look stunning. I don't know why you decided to dress up or anything, but if you are trying to impress someone at the mall let me tell you that you will. Right now you are a total knockout. Can you check my mouth real quick, I might be drooling."

Clary let out a laugh as she nudged Simon's shoulder, "Okay. okay. I believe you, there's no need to tell me all of that, TMI!"

"Good, as long as you believe me," Simon told her.

The two made there way to the mall and Simon was the only one in the dark about the whole meetup. While he did have some ideas as to what Clary might want, he had no idea that Izzy and Jace would be there. If he had known that Izzy was going he would most likely be freaking out right now. Clary was glad that she had kept him in the dark, this way he wouldn't be stressing himself out too much.

Clary checked her watched as they entered the mall, it was currently 2:50 which meant they had about ten minutes until they were supposed to meet up with Izzy and Jace.

Simon thought back to the last time he was at this mall. The images of him and Izzy flashed into his head. It was embarrassing for Simon to be back at this mall, he didn't know if he would ever be able to come back here without thinking about that incident. As Simon was thinking about everything that had happened he saw Clary waving so he turned around. Everything made sense as Simon saw Izzy and Jace walk up to them. Clary had planned this out, a double date of sorts or whatever. Great, just great. Simon still didn't know how to talk to Izzy or what to say after what happened at Java Jones. While he was happy to see her, he was still mad about how she was intentionally pissing Maia off, who happened to be his only friend other than Clary.

"Hey Simon, could we talk?" Izzy asked. Clary nodded to him and walked away with Jace while Izzy pulled him in the opposite direction.