Authors Note:
So, I'm supposed to be studying for a test I have this week, but I've been so into this story that I have been going crazy with writing it! I am currently up to 8 chapters and I love where it's going! I know Magnus and Alec kinda have a boring plot right now, but it will get better, you just have to hang in there with me! Let me know what you think, and I'll try and update again soon! :)
Chapter Five:
Today was the final game of Jace's season and all the seniors were being recognized. He was nervous, but he wasn't showing it. Something about having his whole family there for the first time was slightly terrifying. It was last period and the soccer team got out early to get ready for the game, but Jace started wondering the halls thinking about anything that would get his mind off his nerves. That's when he spotted her red hair. He smiled to himself as he walked into the art room and sat down next to her. Clary looked over and smiled at Jace and he smiled back.
"What are you doing here?" Clary asked.
"We got out early, and I was just wondering the halls and I saw you." Jace said and Clary nodded.
"You nervous for today?" Clary asked and Jace took a deep breath.
"A little. This is the first time my whole family will be here to watch, and that's kind of terrifying."
"Why is that?" Clary asked.
"I don't want to disappoint them." Jace said and Clary reached her hand out and placed it on top of him.
"Just do your best, and they'll be proud of you no matter what." Clary said and Jace smiled.
"I was wondering, if you aren't busy if you'd like to come." Jace said nervously and Clary smiled at how awkward he was at this, but she found it endearing.
"I'd love too." Clary said and Jace smiled. In that moment Jace's phone started ringing. When he looked at it he realized that it was time to get ready.
"I'll see you later?" He asked and Clary smiled and nodded. Jace got up and headed out of the art room with the biggest smile on his face, and he was ready to kick ass on that field.
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After school was over Izzy practically ran to Simon to ask him if he'd like to come to Jace's soccer game with her. Izzy and Simon had become the weirdest pair of friends, but Izzy was happy to have one genuine friend for the first time in her life, and she loved it. Izzy saw Simon walking out of the building and she made a beeline for him. When she finally caught up she grabbed his arm and when he turned around he smiled.
"What's up Iz?" Simon asked and Izzy smiled.
"I was wondering if you'd like to come watch Jace's soccer game with me. My whole family is coming, but I'd really like your company." Izzy asked and her hands were sweating, she was never nervous around guys before but Simon was different and she didn't know how to react to that.
"Sure. I don't have any plans anyway." Simon said and they made their way over to the field. Izzy's family hadn't arrived yet, but when Simon looked at the bleachers he saw a familiar redhead. He smiled and started making his way up to her and Izzy followed in suit. "What up Fray? Long time no see." Simon said and Clary looked up and smiled. She put her sketchbook down and stood up and gave him a hug. Something inside Izzy twisted but she soon put a smile on her face and looked at Clary. "Clary, this is Izzy, Izzy this is my best friend Clary."
"It's nice to meet you Izzy. Simon talks about you often." Clary said and it made Izzy feel good. Simon nervously stroked the back of his neck and laughed.
"What are you doing here anyway Clary?" Simon asked as they all took a seat.
"Jace asked me to come." Clary said and that spiked Izzy's curiosity.
"Really? How do you know Jace?" Izzy asked Clary smiled to herself, but Izzy noticed it.
"He had detention one day and his punishment was to clean the art room, but I was in there. He came in and we started talking, and it kinda became a thing. We meet in the art room at the end of the day and hang out for 15 or 20 minutes until he has practice. Than once I'm finished I come out here and watch him practice for a little." Clary explained and Izzy looked at her, and than looked at Jace, she totally shipped them. She only hoped that Jace wasn't leading her on. Izzy had only known Clary for about 5 minutes, but she liked Clary.
"I'm going to grab the extra blanket from in my car, do you two need anything?" Simon asked and Clary shook her head but Izzy looked at Simon.
"You wouldn't happen to have an extra jacket or sweatshirt in your car would you?" Izzy asked and Simon laughed.
"I'll check." Simon said and Clary stopped him.
"If you don't, I think I have an extra in mine." Clary said and tossed Simon her keys and he made his way down the bleachers. Clary saw Izzy watching him the whole way down the bleachers and couldn't stop the smile that spread across her face. "So, how long have you and Simon been friends?"
"A couple weeks. He kinda helped me through a rough patch." Izzy said and Clary nodded.
"Right, the pregnancy scare rumor. Gotta tell ya, that was a brutal escalation of information." Clary said and Izzy laughed.
"Yea, it was horrible, but Simon really helped me. Even after I was a total bitch to him." Izzy smiled and it made Clary happy.
"Yea, Simon's always been really good at comforting, but he has a lot of practice when it comes to consoling girls." Clary said and she clearly saw the hint of hurt cross Izzy's face and immediately started to explain. "Simon has an older sister, and his dad died when he was young so he was surrounded by girls the majority of his life. When his sister was dumped or upset she always went to Simon, and he had her smiling in a matter of minutes."
"Yea, he is really good at that." Izzy said with a smile. "He actually the only real friend I've ever had, and its nice that he's not a misogynistic pig like most men." Izzy said and Clary laughed.
"Yea, Simon is a sweetheart, and I'm lucky to have him as my best friend." Clary said and Izzy nodded. A moment later Simon was walking back up the steps. He had a blanket in one hand and a hoodie in the other. He draped the blanket over all their legs and handed the hoodie to Izzy. She pulled it over her head and it smelled like Simon.
The Lightwood family had shown up minutes before the game, which Izzy wasn't surprised by. Max was super hyper, but he worshiped the ground Jace walked on, and was super excited to be at the game. Alec had come home for the game and Izzy was happy to see him. He still wasn't thrilled with what happened with Izzy, but he loved her no matter what.
The game started and Izzy couldn't help but notice how attentive Clary was being to Jace. It was cute how her eyes followed him all around the field. Izzy pried her eyes away from Clary and looked in Simon's direction. He was watching the game but Izzy could tell he wasn't too invested in it. Before Izzy had the chance to look away Simon turned towards her and smiled.
Simon's phone buzzed in his pocket and when he took it out he saw that his mom had texted him. Rebecca had come home, and apparently was really upset about something but wouldn't talk about it, and she wanted Simon to come home and see if he could get her to open up. Simon sighed and turned towards Clary and Izzy.
"Apparently Rebecca came home really upset and won't talk to my mom, she wants me to get home and see what's up." Simon said and Clary and Izzy nodded.
"Tell Rebecca I said hi." Clary said and Simon smiled.
"Of course." He said and than he looked at Izzy.
"Do you want your hoodie and blanket back?" Izzy asked and Simon laughed.
"No. Keep them, you look cozy. I'll see you two later." Simon said as he walked down the bleachers. He walked to his car and got in and took a deep breath. His mind was fuzzy when it came to his feelings about Izzy. She was a great person, and really fun to be friends with, but she was so far out of his league that he knew he didn't stand a chance.
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Taking a break to go to Jace's soccer game was exactly what Alec needed. He needed to get away from the books, and the people, and the places he had seen Magnus. He needed to clear his mind, and spending the afternoon with his family was exactly what he needed.
When he got back to school his roommate was nowhere to be found, but Alec didn't mind. He never knew where that guy was, and frankly he didn't care either. Alec liked being alone. Well, he liked being alone sometimes. He liked being with Magnus more than he liked being alone, but that wasn't possible. Alec sat on his bed for the rest of the night reading random articles he found online trying to distract his mind from wondering to thoughts of Magnus.
Magnus had been moping around his apartment for the past couple days and no matter what he did, nothing seemed to get Alec off his mind. Magnus wanted so badly to call him and talk to him again. He wanted to hear his voice, and get lost in those blue eyes, but he knew it was impossible. No matter how much Magnus wanted Alec, he wasn't going to change his decision to walk away. Magnus needed Alec to know that he wouldn't be a secret. He wanted to be able to hold Alec's hand in public, or give him a kiss on the cheek, and tell him he loved him and no be ashamed of who was listening, and he wanted Alec to feel the same way, but he knew Alec wasn't ready. It killed Magnus, but it was the way it had to be. Magnus wasn't going to back down because he was in desperate need of Alec, nope, Alec was going to come to him, when he was ready. He only hoped that Alec wouldn't take forever because Magnus didn't know how much longer he could take avoiding Alec. A part of Magnus needed Alec so badly, and not being able to have him was definitely making Magnus miserable.