A/N: Hello! Happy New Years! Here is chapter 4 :D

The feels are coming people. P.S. I'm adding some Infernal Devices characters because well I love it ^.^

Would it be considered insulting if I liked the Infernal Devices more than TMI? ._.

Playlist: Just a Dream –Sam Tsui ft. Christina Grimmie and Kurt Schneider

Watcha Say? – Jason Durelo

Chapter 4

What About Us?!

"Aw, are you upset, Clary, that I stole your little boyfriend?" The Seelie Queen stepped closer and pushed Clary with enough force to make her go back a few steps.

"He's my best friend! You have no right to tease him!" Clary yelled.

The Seelie Queen rolled her eyes and flipped her long hair. "Face it, Fray, I can get anyone I want." She then added with a sickening smile, "That also means Jace. Just wait until I get him to turn against you."

Tessa noticed Clary clenching her fists. "Clary don't-"

Too late.

Clary's fist curled up and punched the Seelie Queen square into her jaw. Tears pricked her eyes. "What's wrong, Katie? Can't take a hit?"

A chorus of "oh's" and "ah's" came from the spectators on the playground. She just used the Seelie Queen's real name! But, Clary didn't care. This girl-no- this bully called her ugly, took her best friend (who was a idiot), and threatened to take someone else she considered a friend.

The Seelie Queen roared (rawr!) and came at Clary with her hands stretched out, nails (claws) sharp. Clary dodged the upcoming attack. Clary pulled the Seelie Queen's hair and put a foot on her back, pressing her forward. The Seelie Queen cried out in pain and Clary almost enjoyed it.

Almost.

Simon and Jace raced forward and broke the two feuding girls up. Jace picked up Clary, threw her down on the ground, and told her to chill. Simon and the Seelie Queen's cronies tended to her wounds.

"Let's get you outta here." Jace pulled Clary up, took her hand, and they raced from the scene of the fight. As they were running, Clary heard Aline shout,

"I'm telling on you!"

Ah, crap.

But, to understand what's really happening, let's go back to last week.

*( A Week Earlier)*

Ever have that moment when you come to school, happy, and your best friend acts mad at you even though you have no idea what you did?

That's what Clary was having right now. Simon would briefly talk to her and then ignore her. He actually went over and talked to the guys, which he never did. They were always together.

Ok, Clary knew she ditched Simon on the playground for Jace, but she still talked to Simon at school. Jeez, what was going on?

But, she heard the whispers from other girls and the sympathetic looks she got. It was driving Clary crazy, to say the least. So, during the bathroom break she asked Simon what was going on.

He seemed uninterested in her. "Nothing, Clary."

"Nothing? You've been ignoring me all day. What's up? We're best friends. We can talk about anything." She answered the sincerity showing in her bright green eyes. Simon was so entranced in them that he didn't hear someone calling his name.

"Simon!" A pair of hands wrapped around his torso and hugged him. Clary's eyes bugged out, more whispers were heard from the other kids, Simon blushed, and the Seelie Queen smiled and winked at Clary.

Gotcha ya.

Clary felt like she had been hit with a freight train. Funny thing is that she's never been hit by a freight train. So, why did her chest hurt and her stomach feel like it was being filled with acid?

Maybe it had to do with the fact that the very girl, who was hugging Simon, called both of them ugly!

"Uh, Si? Why is she hugging you?" She crossed her arms and glared at him.

"Well, she's my-"

"I'm his new girlfriend. " The Seelie Queen finished for the flustered Simon.

Clary was furious. Her face was the color of her hair. Fiery red. She never told him about the Seelie Queen's hurtful words to her, but Simon did know about her reputation.

Was Clary going to hit the Seelie Queen? No.

Was she going to cuss her out (with all of these teachers around)? No.

Instead, Clary smiled, patted Simon on the back and congratulated the newly found couple. "You are so cute together. I'm happy for you two." Clary waved goodbye and went to go use the restroom before her break was up.

The day after this incident Izzy called Clary's home phone number and they discussed the new "couple" for two hours straight. It was crazy and Clary couldn't believe it. But, Simon was grown. He could decide who he could date.

That didn't mean he had to cut off their friendship completely.

But, today her class got a new student. Mrs. Patterson introduced her as Tessa Gray. "She's all the way from England. Tell something about yourself, dear."

Tessa's face flushed and she took a deep breath. "Uh, I live with my brother, Nate, who is a freshman. We are staying with the Herondale family until-"

"No way! You're living with the Will Herondale?!" A girl in her class exclaimed.

Tessa nodded, "Yes."

"Then you'll have to get a picture of him…naked for me!" The girl squealed.

Mrs. Patterson stamped her foot and called the girl out into the hallway. Clary had forgotten that girl's name, but oh well.

"Uh, may I sit at this table?" Tessa rubbed her palms together nervously, afraid of being rejected.

"Sure. I'm Clary. Welcome to New York, Tessa." Clary greeted her. The two girls started talking about England and both of their homes in New York. By the end of the day, Clary had made a new best friend.

"Tess, I want to introduce you to my friend." Clary told her new friend after school. Tessa nodded and followed Clary to a tree where Jace was already sitting.

When they got over to the tree, Jace raised his eyebrow (yes, he's so impressive he can lift one eyebrow, people) at the newcomer. "Who is this, Fray?"

"This is Tessa Gray. She just joined the class today."

Jace smiled, "I'm Jace Wayland. I heard you were living with Will Herondale. I feel bad for you."

Tessa smiled weakly. "I feel bad for me too. He's a jerk. Well, more than that!"

"He's asshole, I know. Will and I don't particularly get along. He's just jealous I'm the hottest boy in the school."

Tessa and Clary laughed. Soon, Tessa had to leave, but they said they would see each other tomorrow.

"That's good you made a new friend. I heard about Simon and Katie. That must suck."

"Yeah, but there's nothing I can do about it." Clary leaned up against the tree and stared across the playground where Simon and the Seelie Queen were walking the fence. It made her angry and yet…

"Jace, promise me you won't ever abandon me like Simon did. It doesn't matter to me if you get a girlfriend. Just don't abandon me…please." Clary said. Tears pricked the corners of her eyes.

Jace smirked, "Do we pinky swear on stuff like this?"

Clary's face seemed too brightened and her and Jace pinky sweared under their tree. Yes, Clary found it right to call it their tree now.

So, jumping to next week, we are going to see how Clary totally beat the crud out of the Seelie Queen…so…

Jace and Clary seemed to get along better after their pinky swear. Sometimes Tessa would meet under the tree with them briefly before going to play on the jungle gym. Today, while Jace and Clary were having a interesting discussion about angels and demons, Tessa ran up to them in a hurry. Simon was standing a few feet away from the tree.

"Uh, Jace, Simon says he needs to talk to you. He says its urgent." Jace shook his head and cursed.

"Off to deal with rat face. I'll be back."

When Jace left to go talk to Simon on the other side of the playground, Clary stood up and walked over to where the Seelie Queen resided while Tessa followed her friend, clearly not thinking this was gonna end well.

Meanwhile,

"So, Si, what'd you need to talk to me about?" Jace asked casually as they went behind the slides to talk.

"Stay away from, Clary. She's my best friend. You don't deserve someone like her." Simon told him and pointed a finger in his face.

Jace laughed soundlessly and smacked Simon's finger away. "Really? Look, I'll admit, I don't deserve someone like Clary in my life. But, what can I do? She's with me because of we are friends. Not because she wants to make you jealous" Jace gave Simon a pointed look. "Or because she thinks I'm hot. It's different."

"What's so different then?" Simon asked in annoyance. "You hardly even know her."

Jace shook his head. "Doesn't matter. The point is I'm doing what you can't do."

Simon crossed his arms. "What's that then?"

"Promising to stay by her side and never abandon her." Jace glared at Simon. "That's what a friend does, dumbass. Not go out with the chick that insulted Clary and then ignore her like she's second. You screwed up, Lewis."

Before Simon could defend himself, he heard a few girls shouting near the jungle gym and a flash of red hair. Oh no, Clary.

He took off to the jungle gym with Jace hot on his heels. When they got there, Jace picked Clary up and threw her on the ground. Simon wanted to yell at Jace for doing that, but that was for another time. "Chill, Fray!" Jace yelled at her.

Simon asked his girlfriend if she was ok, but the Seelie Queen was hysterical. Obviously, she was fake crying, but she made it look so real. Jace and Clary began to run away. Aline shouted that she was gonna tell on Clary. True to her word, Aline went to go find the nearest teacher.

Meanwhile, Jace had taken Clary to the parking lot. Funny, his mom wasn't here. She must've been running late. They were all alone and he found this the perfect time to talk to her.

"Damn, Fray, I'll think twice before I piss you."

Clary laughed even though her eyes held worry. "Yeah, well, she deserved it. I'm glad I stood up to her instead of running away and crying like last time."

Jace was surprised at his friend. She seemed completely different. Clary didn't seem like the crybaby he saw only a few weeks ago. No, she was stronger and wasn't going to take crap from anyone.

He didn't know what came over him, but he leaned forward, kissed Clary on the forehead (awww!), and hugged her. "You're funny, Clary. Really funny."

As Jace expected, Clary pushed him away and huffed in annoyance. "Shut up." Her expression softened and she hugged Jace again. "Thank you, Jace. For being with me."

"Anytime, Clary."

A/N: OMGEEZ that was so cute! So, this chapter was kickass if I say so myself. xD Next chapter, I'm doing a little time skip to graduation so the story can move on.

Quick question: Would you guys like to read about 5th grade year or skip to 6th grade year where the story officially gets started?

Next chapter will come next year ;) Happy 2012!

Updated: 12/30/12