Chapter Eleven:
Clary was sent to the principles office after lunch was over and Jace was standing outside waiting for her to be released. It felt like she had been in there forever and when the door finally opened out walked a satisfied looking Clary and an annoyed looking principal. Clary didn't say anything until she got to her locker when she looked up at Jace.
"What happened?" Jace asked.
"I got suspended for the week." Clary said and Jace's eyes widened.
"That seems drastic. He couldn't have given you detention?" Jace asked and Clary grabbed her bag and filled it with books.
"This school has an no-violence policy which I clearly violated when I broke her nose. He had no other choice. I have to get off school property immediately." She said and they started walking.
"I'm sorry." He said and Clary stopped and turned towards him.
"Hey, those actions were mine and mine alone. Do I regret it? Hell no. She had it coming." Clary said and Jace smiled at her.
"It's going to suck without you here." Jace said and Clary sighed.
"That's the only reason I have remorse for my actions. I know this week is going to be hard for you, and I'm sorry I let my impulses get the better of me. I wish I could be here for you throughout this week, and I'm sorry that I can't." Clary said and Jace grabbed her hand.
"You were just defending Izzy. I would have done the same thing if it was a guy, so I completely understand you doing it." He said and they got to the doors. "I'll bring your homework over everyday after school."
"I'd love that. I'm going to have a field day explaining this to my mom." Clary said and Jace laughed.
"She'll understand. Or at least I hope she does. Cause I'd like to spend a little time with you while I drop off your work." He said and Clary laughed. "I love you, and thank you for defending my family."
"I love you too." Clary said as she pressed her lips to his. "It was my pleasure breaking her nose for your family." Jace gave Clary one more smiled before she exited the school and made her way to her car. She wasn't looking forward to the conversation she had to have with her mom, but at least she had a justifiable reason to punch her. When Clary got inside she was glad she didn't see any signs of her mom, that was until she turned the corner and entered the kitchen. Jocelyn was sitting at the table and she didn't look pleased.
"Care to explain why you got suspended for punching a girl and breaking her nose?" She said in a deadly calm voice.
"I actually have a very valid and justified reason for my actions." Clary said as she took a seat.
"I'm listening." Jocelyn said and Clary took a deep breath.
"Jace and Izzy came back to school today, and at lunch one of the bitchiest girls at the school came over and started talking all this shit on their family." Clary said and Jocelyn was listening intently. "She called Alec, their older brother, a faggot, she called Jace a charity case, and she called Izzy a slut and a murder. She had that punch coming. Izzy was mortified and Aline wouldn't shut up. Jace looked like he was ready to deck her but he would never hit a girl, so I stepped up and put her in her place." Clary explained and Jocelyn's expression softened.
"I don't condone violence Clarissa." She said and Clary hated when she used her full name.
"I know that mom, and neither do I, but if you were there, you would have wanted to punch her too." Clary said and Jocelyn simply sighed.
"I'm upset with you Clary, but after hearing your side of the story, I'm slightly less upset." Jocelyn said and Clary gave her a small smile. "But please, no more breaking peoples noses."
"I promise mom. I don't ever want it to have to come to that again, but when someone is disrespecting my friends, and my boyfriend I'm not going to sit around and let it happen."
"Did you say boyfriend?" Jocelyn asked and it just dawned on Clary that she hadn't actually told her mother about Jace.
"Yes. Jace and I made it official last week." Clary said and Jocelyn nodded. "I'm sorry I never told you. Everything was just really chaotic with the funeral and school, and you've been working like crazy hours I guess I just forgot."
"It's okay. I know you had a trying week. I get it." She said and Clary smiled. "How are the Lightwoods doing?"
"They are pretty broken still. I can't imagine how Izzy is feeling. That girl attacked her today. Called her a murderer mom. I've never been so angry in my whole entire life, and that's saying something because you were at Jonathan's parole hearing."
"I can't believe that girl got away with it." Jocelyn said.
"I told the principal what she said and he told me he was going to have a chat with her too." Clary said and Jocelyn nodded. "Jace said he was going to bring my homework over after school every day this week, is it alright if he stays for a little while after he comes over?" Clary asked hesitantly.
"I feel like I shouldn't allow that, but considering why you reacted the way you did I can't see any reason why you can't see him." Clary got up and hugged her mom.
"Thank you mom. I promise, I won't break anymore noses." Clary said and Jocelyn smiled. Clary went to her room and texted Jace.
Clary – Just talked to my mom, she was upset but understood. She said it would be okay if you stayed after you dropped off my homework.
After a couple minutes Jace replied.
Jace – That's great! I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to see you.
Clary – I understand. How was the rest of school?
Jace – Well, the whole entire school knows about Max. I got a lot of 'I'm sorry's' which really sucked, and you were the talk of the school. Apparently Aline want's you to pay for the damages.
Clary – Well, I told the principal what she said and he said he was going to talk to her. I will not pay for shit. She deserved more than a broken nose.
Jace – I know babe, and it was pretty hot watching to send her straight on her ass, but let's keep the violence to a minimum.
Clary – I promise to not break any more noses unless the situation calls for it.
Jace – That's all I'm asking! I have to go. I need to speak with Maryse. Love you!
Clary – Love you too!
I put my phone down and started sketching. I wasn't proud of my actions today, but I felt like they were necessary and for that I wouldn't apologize. Getting suspended wasn't the worst thing that could have happened.
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Neither of them knew when they fell asleep but Izzy was woken up when her phone started ringing. When she sat up it caused Simon to wake up as well. She grabbed her phone and answered it.
"Hello?" She groggily answered.
"Isabelle Sophia Lightwood, where the hell are you?" Her mothers voice boomed from the other end. Izzy looked at her phone and realized that it was almost 5 at night, and she was still in Simon's tree house.
"I am so sorry mom. School was rough today and Simon took me to his childhood tree house and we both ended up falling asleep." She said as she got up and started putting her shoes back on.
"You should have sent me a text Isabelle." Her mom said.
"I know I should have mom. I didn't mean to fall asleep, and neither did Simon." She said.
"Just get home Isabelle." Her mom said.
"Be right there." She said and she hung up and looked at Simon. "I can't believe we fell asleep."
"I'm really sorry. I knew you were asleep and I wasn't planning on joining you." He said and Izzy leaned over and kissed him.
"It's okay. I think my mom will understand after I tell her why I ditched school." Izzy said and Simon stood up and Izzy followed.
"After you." He said and Izzy started down the ladder. Once they were both at the bottom Simon grabbed Izzy's hand and they made their way to his car. Simon's hand rested on Izzy's thigh the entire time home and Izzy had her hand placed on top of his. When they arrived at the Lightwood house Simon walked Izzy to the door and they both lingered.
"Thank you for today Simon." Izzy said and Simon kissed her forehead.
"You know I'd do anything to make you happy." He said and Izzy smiled. "You going to come to school tomorrow?"
"Yea. If I don't, she wins." Izzy said and Simon nodded.
"Goodnight Iz." Simon said and Izzy smiled.
"Goodnight Simon." She said and she watched him walk back to his car. When Izzy got inside she went searching for her mom and found her in the kitchen. "Mom?" Izzy said and Maryse looked up.
"Jace told me about what happened in school today." Maryse said and Izzy shrugged and took a seat. "I can't believe she would say those awful things about our family. I will be having a talk with the principal tomorrow."
"You don't have to do that mom." Izzy said.
"Yes I do. Clary got suspended and that girl is expecting her to pay for her medical expenses."
"Clary got suspended?" Izzy asked and Maryse nodded.
"She broke her nose." Jace said and Izzy and Maryse turned around. "She's out for the rest of the week."
"That's totally ridiculous. If he knew what Aline was saying Clary would be getting a trophy." Izzy said and Jace laughed.
"Clary told the principal what she said and is planning on talking to her as well." Jace said and Izzy nodded.
"How did Clary's mom react?" Maryse asked.
"She was upset but after hearing why Clary punched her, she wasn't as upset." Jace said.
"I can't wait until I see Clary again so I can give her the biggest hug and kiss." Izzy said.
"Whoa, she's mine." Jace said and Izzy laughed. "I'm glad you're feeling better."
"Me too. Simon really knows how to make a terrible situation better." Izzy said.
"I don't want to know what you two were doing all that time you were gone." Jace said and Izzy smacked his shoulder.
"He took me to his old tree house and we fell asleep. It was isolated and very peaceful. Exactly what I needed." Izzy said and Jace smiled and left the kitchen. Izzy turned back to her mom.
"I can't even imagine how terrible today was for you sweetie, and if you need more time you can have it."
"I'm okay mom. I have Simon, and Jace, and Clary. If I don't go back, she wins and I can't have that. What she said wasn't true and I'm going to stop allowing her to push my buttons so much."
"I'm proud of you Izzy." Maryse said as she gave her a hug. Izzy left the kitchen and went up to her room. She was in desperate need of a shower and a good movie, and that's what she was going to do.
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When Alec walked into his class the next day he felt completely numb. He knew that Magnus just wanted to help him get back on his feet but it was still incredibly hard that his brother was gone. He took his seat and got his books out, and waited for the teacher to come in. A girl sat down next to him and tapped him on the shoulder, when Alec looked over at her she smiled at him.
"You haven't been in class the past week, are you okay?" She asked and Alec took a deep breath.
"Just some family stuff I had to take care of." Alec said and she nodded. She quickly scribbled something down and slid it over to Alec.
"Here's my number, in case you need someone to talk to, or you want to grab a cup of coffee, or lunch." She said and Alec simply grabbed the piece of paper and smiled at her. The professor walked in and started teaching and the conversation he just previously had was lost and Alec mindlessly started taking note.
When class was over Alec made a beeline for Magnus's apartment. It was his only class today and he was really happy that he was finished. When he walked into the apartment he could see Magnus working on his latest project that took up most of his time. Magnus turned around and smiled at Alec. He walked over and pressed a quick kiss on Alec's lips. Alec put his stuff down and his books fell out of his bag.
"Well, that explains my day." Alec said and Magnus laughed.
"Didn't go well?" Magnus asked as he picked up some of Alec's stuff.
"I just felt out of place." Alec said. When Magnus picked up his bag he noticed a little piece sticking out with numbers on it. When he pulled it out he noticed it was a phone number.
"Who is Tanya?" Magnus asked and Alec looked at him with confusion. Magnus held up the piece of paper and Alec instantly remembered that conversation.
"Oh, some girl in my class. She said that if I ever needed someone to talk to that I could call her, or if I wanted to grab coffee at some point." Alec said and Magnus laughed. "What's so funny?"
"Oh Alexander, she was asking you out." Magnus said and Alec's eyes widened.
"Really?" Alec asked and Magnus laughed and stepped closer to Alec.
"You are quite beautiful darling, I can't blame her for wanting you to herself, but you're all mine." Magnus said and Alec's heart skipped a beat. Alec knew that the past week and a half really brought them together, but Alec actually hearing Magnus call him 'his' was a big thing for Alec, and it was an intense feeling, but Alec liked it a lot.
"I had no idea." Alec said and that just made Magnus laugh a little more.
"Of course you didn't Alexander. You aren't in the right mind to be recognizing flirting when it's being done to you, plus the fact that you aren't the slightest bit attracted to her." Magnus said. "You aren't attracted to her are you?" He asked, which caused Alec to laugh.
"Nope. I'm 100% gay." Alec said and Magnus smiled. It was silent for a minute before Alec spoke again. "How's your project coming?"
"I'm almost finished. I just need to hem a few more things, and than have the fitting with my model and that's it." Magnus said and Alec nodded. Alec went over and laid down on the couch and when Magnus looked at him he could just tell that he was still in so much pain. Magnus hated seeing him this way. Sure, Alec isn't the most outgoing person, and he wouldn't be classified as a social butterfly but Magnus loved all those things about Alec. His dark demeanor and his horrible fashion sense was endearing to Magnus and seeing how hurt he was truly broke his heart. "Hey, how about we go out to dinner tonight." Magnus suggested and Alec looked at him.
"Why?" Alec questioned.
"Because we technically haven't been on our first date yet, and you look like you need a somewhat happy ending to this day." Magnus said and Alec smiled.
"Dinner would be great." Alec said and Magnus smiled. "I'm going to take a nap. I didn't really sleep well last night." Alec said as he started to make himself comfy on the couch.
"Alexander, go to my room and nap in my bed." Magnus said and it took Alec off guard. There were so many reasons why this was such a big deal to him, and his mind was whirling with all the reasons.
"But…." Alec started but Magnus cut him off.
"My bed is a lot comfier than that couch, and you said you didn't sleep well. There is no point in a nap if it isn't going to rejuvenate you properly." Magnus said and Alec smiled. He got up and silently made his way to the bedroom.
Magnus watched Alec go and when he heard the door shut he sighed to himself. Being able to be with Alec this way was everything that Magnus wanted for so many months, but he knew that Alec wasn't happy, and he knew that it had nothing to do with him, but it still hurt. Magnus wanted to be in a relationship that was full of laughter, and happiness, and sparkles, and at the moment this was a dark and depressing time. Magnus understood why, and he was going to give Alec as much time as he needed to process and grieve, but that didn't mean it was any less painful for Magnus to be stuck in such a difficult position.
A couple hours later Magnus walked into his room to wake Alec up. He had finished this project, and all that was left was the final fitting and Magnus was proud of himself. When he saw Alec sleeping peacefully he almost didn't want to wake him up because for the first time in days he looked blissful.
Magnus walked over and started rubbing his back until Alec started stirring. When his eyes finally opened he gave Magnus a smile and it made him happy to see Alec finally start to let little bits and pieces of his happiness show.
"You ready for dinner darling?" Magnus asked and Alec nodded and got out of bed. They got to the restaurant and were seated immediately. They were looking at the menus when their waitress came over and started to talk but than stopped. Alec looked up and her eyes were glued on him and he recognized her immediately, Tanya.
"Alec." She said and Alec gave her a small smile. "It's nice to see you again." She said.
"You too Tanya." Alec said back not wanting to be rude.
"Listen, I was wondering if you'd like to get that cup of coffee tomorrow." She said and Magnus was trying his hardest to not smile as Alec looked embarrassed.
"Tanya, you seem like a really great person, and I'm sure one day you will make a guy very happy, but I'm not that guy." Alec said politely and she gave him a sad smile.
"I understand. I didn't expect a hot guy like you to ever be interested in me anyway." She said slightly defeated.
"Tanya, it's not that. Really. You are a beautiful girl, and you seem really sweet, but I'm just not into you. Or any female for that matter." Alec said, and she looked at him with wide eyes.
"Oh my god." She said and than she looked at Magnus. "I had no idea. I am so sorry if I made you uncomfortable."
"I promise you Tanya, you didn't make me uncomfortable at all. Same can't be said for my boyfriend, but it was a misunderstanding." Alec said and she looked at Magnus and smiled.
"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to come on to your boyfriend right in front of you." She said and Magnus smiled.
"I can't blame you sweetheart, he is fine." Magnus said and she laughed.
"That he is." She said and Magnus could have sworn he saw Alec blush. "Anyway, what can I get you?" She asked and they ordered. The rest of the night went by really well, and Magnus even got Alec to laugh a couple times, which he thought was huge.
When they got back to Magnus's apartment they took a seat on the couch. It was quiet for a while before Magnus couldn't stand the silence anymore. He got up and made his way to the bedroom and started getting ready for bed. When he emerged from his bathroom Alec was standing in the doorway.
"Are you upset with me?" Alec asked and Magnus sighed.
"I'm not upset." Magnus said and Alec made his way closer to him.
"You seem to be." Alec said and Magnus looked at him.
"I promise you I'm not, I just hate seeing you so incredibly sad." Magnus said and Alec nodded.
"Look, I know I've been absolutely not fun the past week and a half, and I know you've been trying to cheer me up, and help me through it, and I truly appreciate it but I just I'm so lost right now." Alec confessed and Magnus took his hands into his own.
"I get that Alexander, but wallowing the way you are is not healthy." Magnus said. "This pain will never go away. It'll always be there, and I understand that. But you can't keep going on like this."
"I just don't know what to do. I held him the day he was born. I watched him grow up. I can't stand the fact that I'll never see him graduate high school, get a girlfriend, or have kids." Alec said and Magnus moved closer to him.
"Max meant a lot to you. I know that. I can see that in your eyes, and I can see how much this is tearing you apart, and it's killing me Alec." Magnus said and Alec looked into his golden green eyes.
"I'm so sorry I've been so blah." Alec said and Magnus smiled.
"You know I'd do anything for you Alec, and I will be here until you have completely grieved, but promise me that you'll let me know when you need to lean on me."
"I promise Magnus." Alec said and than Magnus kissed him. After a few moments they broke apart and Magnus smiled.
"Sleep with me." He said and Alec's eyes widened. "Not like that, just go to sleep in the same bed as me tonight." He said and Alec smiled and joined him in bed. Alec knew that Magnus only had his best interests at heart, but that didn't make the pain go away, but he was going to let Magnus help him in anyway that he could.