The rest of Clary's stay in the quaint little cabin in the Alps was probably her best holiday till date. Her days consisted of playing in the snow with the siblings, and at night she was content to curl up at Jace's side in front of the fireplace and sketch. But soon they had to say goodbye to the snow capped peaks. It was time for the next stretch of their journey. They were going to Paris!

Clary was excited. Paris was home to paintings by some of the most well known artists of all time after all. It was her life's dream to see the Mona Lisa and she would finally be able to complete it. The only person more excited than her was Alec.

He, afterall, hadn't been able to touch his boyfriend for more than a month. On the way to the airport, she found herself seated in the backseat next to the oldest Lightwood sibling. He was nearly hyperventilating.

"Alec I can feel you from here. Calm down. You are scaring Clary." Izzy finally admonished her brother.

"Izzy. He can't help it. He's been away from the love of his life for oh-so-long. Our favorite pair pf star crossed lovers need to meet again." Even Jace couldn't resist teasing Alec.

Alec for his part just ignored his siblings and continued staring out of the window. But even Clary could see that he had calmed down alot.

Their flight to Paris was uneventful. With the exception of Jace asking very politely if she wanted to join the mile high club. She declined on principle but seeing the look on his face afterwards, she wished she had agreed. Still, a long drawn out kiss and a promise that she will make it up to him, brought that beautiful smile back on his face.

As they walked out of the airport, and Clary got her first look at the city, she was in love. She knew it was beautiful, of course she did, but she didn't know it was this breathtaking.

As she was gazing at the city, Izzy came to stand beside her.

"Beautiful isn't it? I love this city. It's just so vibrant. And so romantic."

"That it is.." Clary replied, "I wanted to come her since forever. Izzy, I just wanted to thank you, for you know, allowing me to join you guys on this trip. It means alot."

"Oh. Not a problem. You do know it wasn't my idea..right?"

Clary laughed, "Yes I do. But you executed the plan beautifully, my compliments. I didn't have the slightest idea Jace was behind the whole thing."

Izzy just grinned at her "I am talented that way. Anyways, we should go. Jace and Alec are waiting for us."

They had apparently rented another car. This time a black convertible which Alec was driving. With Jace riding in the backseat. Jace had slipped on his sunglasses and was sitting with his leag spread out before him, sipping a beer. Izzy just winked at her before going to sit in the passenger seat.

Clary pushed Jace's legs aside and made a place for herself. Jace just smirked but made no effort to give her a little more space. Alec finally started the car and they were off.

"So where are we living this time" Clary asked Jace, knowing that it will definitely be somewhere luxurious.

Jace, who was currently playing with the sticker of the beer bottle, looked at her and answered "Maryse and Robert own a penthouse here in Paris. They have already told the housekeeper to ready it for us. So we will be staying there."

"Is a penthouse big enough for 4 people." Clary asked, skeptical.

"Five, not four." Alec corrected.

"It is a penthouse in the board sense of the word Clary. I assure you all five of us will be able to live there, without a problem. And we also have a outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi. You did pack swimwear right?" Izzy finally told her.

"Uh...swimwear..oops?" Clary blushed.

"Don't worry. I will lend you something. A day on rooftop poolside is a must."

"Now that is a day I will enjoy. Clary will look hot. I just know it." Jace said somewhat dreamily. Clary was worried that the beer had gone straight to his head.

Izzy apparently decided to ignore her brother and continued "And we get to see Jace and Magnus shirtless. The temperature hits the roof."

Alec just snorted. "He's mine Iz back off." But even she could tell there was no threat in Alec's words.

Finally they reached the penthouse. It was tasteful, classy and huge. And it had the most amazing view of the Eiffel Tower.

"So, I think we should leave mom and dad's bedroom empty. And Max's is full of his toys so that's out too. I will take my own. Magnus can bunk with Alec but please keep it down..." Izzy said with a pointed look at her brother "..Jace will obviously take his own room and Clary you can either take the spare or you can sleep with Jace? Views?"

Before Clary had a chance to answer, Jace was there "She will stay with me. Won't you Clary?" And how could Clary say no to those eyes.

Izzy nodded as if she had expected this all along. "Okay thats done. Now I am famished and tired. So why don't we go and settle in. And then meet again here to see what Mrs. Louise, thats our housekeeper Clary, has left for us?"

There were affirmations from around the room and the companions went to their respective rooms.

As Clary and Jace entered his, no their, room Jace turned to her and said "I have never had a girl in my room before. Not only here but even in New York. You will be the first."

It was then that Clary saw a new side of Jace. One that was both vulnerable and far away from his bad boy persona.

"Well then I will be honored." she said as she went on tiptoes to kiss him.

Later as Jace stripped her of her clothes, and they both entered the shower, Clary came to a realisation. She was in love with this beautiful boy with his multicolored eyes. Sure, at the beginning of the trip it was just an unrequited highschool crush, which she wished would be reciprocated. But then which girl didn't hope that her highschool crush would like her.

But after spending more than two weeks with the boy in her arms, she was in love with this boy. A boy about whom she knew nothing other than the fact that he loved his siblings more than life itself. And they loved him back just as fiercely.

Then as Jace started kissing her neck and making his way downwards, she lost her train of thought. So she let it go and instead focused on the feeling on Jace's lips.