What? An update less than a week later? I actually had this chapter in my head, and it would have been up earlier, but school stinks. I have three tests, and a quiz next week that are all going to be super hard. So I might take longer than a week to update, since my school's fair is Friday and Saturday. But, here's chapter 30!

(Jace is back! Thanks to OurLittleInfinity3 for reminding me to put our favorite golden boy back in)

Jace

If someone had told me a couple months ago that I would willing be waiting to tutor Clary Fairchild, I would have laughed in their face. Followed by some red head joke. But then again, if someone told me that I would need that girl to help me see the world, I would have laughed in their face.

I didn't know how just much I needed Clary.

It's not just because she showed me how the world really is. Although, I can't believe that I was so dumb. My life was so perfect after I became a Wayland, I never thought about how life would be for other people. But that's not the only reason I need her.

Clary is, how do you describe her? She's someone who keeps on going. Even after her father, Simon leaving her, having the world turned against her, Clary still seemed to handle it. She's like a bright flame that can never extinguish.

I never saw how amazing she was, until she opened her eyes. When I saw the world for its true light, I saw Clary. Not the Clary that Aline hated, that there were so many false rumors about, just Clary. A redheaded sophomore who loved sarcasm.

Ever heard that saying, 'you never know how important something is until you almost loose it'? I thought I knew it. But when I saw Clary with that phone, something stirred inside me. It was a heap of anger, sorrow, sadness, but most of all, regret.

Regret that I never really understood what I was doing to other people. Especially Clary. I just let my (terrible) ex-girlfriend stomp all over her. Clary Fairchild was just another nerd, another person I hurt. But now, she's not. Now, she's someone I want to know more. I want to earn her forgiveness. Someone I want to be friends with.

What is this girl doing to me?

"Okay Aline, I gotta go now. I have to go get some math help." That voice belonged to Clary, but she said the word Aline. And she wasn't making a comeback. What?

"K, see you tomorrow!" That was definitely a higher pitched, more annoying,\ voice that only belonged to Aline. The click clack of her high heels down the hall made me sure I wasn't hearing things.

But Clary and Aline? How? What? Why? When did this happen?

Maybe she threatened Clary to be nice to her around me so I would go back to being her boyfriend. She probably faked anything. What if Clary is being blackmailed?

"So what are we doing today?" Clary calmly asked, like she actually wanted to be talking to Aline. Like there was nothing unusual about it.

"Okay, cut the crap Clary. What did Aline do to you so you are now talking to her."

"She didn't do anything. I willingly want to be her friend."
"How severe was the blackmail?"
"By the Angel, Jace! She didn't do anything! Me and Aline have been misunderstanding each other, and we resolved that conflict. Now she's my friend." How is this possible? It can't be real. Aline has been tormenting Aline since they were kids, nothing could make them all buddy-buddy in less than a day!

"I know Aline. This is all a trap to make you trust her, tell her all your secrets. Clary, you cannot trust Aline. You have to believe me Clary."
"Jace, I get where you're coming from, but I sure you, Aline is not faking it."

"Clary, you cannot fall for Aline's fake story." Now she just seemed annoyed. But I had to make me point clear.

"Jace, this is my life. I'm not an idiot. Aline is my friend. No strings attached. Why are you so involved in my life?" Clary said, putting stress on certain words to make me understand her perspective. Okay, now she really annoyed. But I had to make Clary see the light. Aline is not to be trusted!

"Clary, this is the most irresponsible and irrational choice that you've ever made. Aline is conniving and manipulative. She is just like your father!"

Clary's mood instantly went from annoyed, to pure anger. Her stance is now cold and unforgiving. I think I went a little too far…

"How. Dare. You. Say. That." She furiously spit out each word, while harshly poking my shoulder with each word. "You have no idea what I went through from my father! My brother was stupid enough to tell you about him. You cannot say anything about that man ever again." With that she turned on her heel, and stormed out of the room, a small tear running down her rosy cheeks.

I get that bringing her father up may have been a bit too harsh, but why is she so mad at me? I'm trying to protect Clary. I freak'n dated Aline. I know that Aline can never change. Nothing good can come out of this. There's some hidden catch to whatever Aline did.

What did she do? It must have been something clever, because Clary wouldn't fall for just anything. It would have to be well thought out, so probably involving another person. All Aline does is makeup, and tormenting Clary.

"Jace?" Great. The she-devil herself.

"Aline whatever you did to Clary is not going to work on me."

"I didn't pull any tricks Jace. I'm 100% not like the Aline you knew yesterday." Wait, what? How can someone change so fast? But it looks like she's actually serious… No! It's Aline. She can't be telling the truth.

"Why should I trust you? You've done nothing but ruined other people's lives, and you tricked me into being your accomplice."

"I understand why you wouldn't trust me, I can't even believe that I'm like this now. I can't tell you why, but I am not doing this to hurt Clary or anyone else anymore."

Aline actually sounds like she's telling the truth. Her eyes are pleading, almost desperate for her to believe me. Can I trust Aline?

"I can't just forget everything."
"I understand your point, it's really different. But you have to believe Clary. We both realized our misunderstandings. You need to go after her. I see the looks you give her when you think no one is watching. If you don't go after Clary now, it will be really hard to make her believe you. Just, trust Clary. Do it for her."

I may not trust Aline, but I do trust Clary. I have to go and get her back! I can't let her hate me again

"You're right. I have to go." With that I ran out the door the same way Clary did a minutes ago, running as fast as I could.

My heart was pounding in my chest, two words being repeated in my mind. Find Clary. Find Clary. Find Clary.

I had to find Clary, had to make things right. Angels! I'm such an idiot! Why would you compare her abusive father to a high school girl. I should have just trusted Clary, I'm on thin ice as is. This time Clary might not forgive me. You fool!

Turning into the next hallway, a mane of bright redhead was just ahead, and I could never have been more relieved.

But that all went away what I saw who she was talking to, who was practically pinning her against the wall, about to move in on her lips.

Sebastian.

So? Also I'm going to start replying again to reviews, but they'll be on the bottom for those who don't like a long AN.

Shauna Kullden: Thanks, I hope that you like this chapter! And thank you so much for reviewing so many chapters, I always love your reviews!

Howling2themoon: Thank you so much, a simple awesome means so much to me. I love how you always review, it always puts a smile on my face.

thatonefangirl1128: I think that in any fanfiction, everyone drowns in feelings. But I totally agree.

.0: I totally understand your homework struggle. I'm glad that you had the time to sit through my poor grammar story though!

Baby Biscuit: First of all, I love your name, even if you're a guest. I'm so glad that you thought it was sweet! The feels in that chapter...

Guest: Thank you for the compliment, and I will definitely try my best.

Sorry if those sounded too generic, but I meant every word.