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What do you guys believe about the previous chapter; Jace and Will were childhood best friends. Was that too much? Well I kind of explain why they were friends in this chapter. If your uncertain about something just review or message me. BTW - this is the first chapter Jordan comes out, and actually talks. Lol poor Jordan, but oh well.
This is a sort of a continuation of last chapter...
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MyDreamShadow
(Jace Wayland POV)
But I Liked Clarissa.
It was true, I did like Clarissa – or how she wants to be called – Clary. I know that I just met her, but I liked her instantly. I felt a connection to her. But this was not what I needed, for Clary to be in a relationship with my childhood best friend – Will. I felt like yelling to the world of the injustice of the entire situation. Thank the Angel I maintained my cool, but I was not going to accept this- not even close.
"Congrats man." I said – too overly joyous. Will simply rose an eyebrow and said "Are you not taking us to our Art Class?"
I stood straighter and asked curious "You mean you have the exact same schedule as Maia and Clary?". He nods, and Clary smiles up at him. Darn it ! I only have Chemistry and Algebra 2 with Clary. Oh, and Maia , plus Will. Ugh
I lead them down the hallway and into the second building where their Art Class is located. But how could all three of them enroll on the same day- in the middle of the school year- and have the exact same classes? Something was going on between those three, but I had no clue what It could possibly be.
We finally got to room 209. "Okay, guys. Here is your first period class", I jester to the art room. The smell of paint reaches my noise and I scrunch it up in distaste "Ugh, it smells like paint", I mutter.
Apparently Clary over hears me and brightens up "I love the smell of paint. You know- my mother was a artist. We always had paint in our house, and I just loved the smell of paint." And just because she likes the smell, I embrace it.
"Oh yeah. I remember your house used to smell like paint and pastries." said Maia. She looked like she was remembering her childhood, with a far away look in her brown eyes.
Will gives a chuckle and says "I'd think her house smelled like strawberries". He then pulls his girlfriend protectively and possessively to his chest, and nuzzles her neck while she giggles.
I don't like it. A sudden possessiveness over comes me, but I maintain my cool. So I ask nonchalantly, "Why is that?"
Will looks at me with a smile. A genuine smile. This is the first time I have actually seen him smile- Ever. Since we were little boys, people would always comment on how we looked so related- and about how we acted so similar. We both were tall for our age, and handsome children since birth. We were smart, witty, and most of all arrogant. It was probably why we got along so well. But all fun has to end sometime. I started acting like an asshole when William left New York. You see, his parents wanted him to be an important person in life, successful. So they sent him to a special private school, across the country to California. All our childhood memories went out the trash, when he left abruptly after eight grade graduation. I really never knew when he was going to leave. His parents always told him 'Behave Will, or we will have no choice but to send you away' or the classical, 'Why do you hang around with that boy? He is nothing but trouble'. We never actually thought they would send him away and cut all ties with each other. But it happened. And I became even more arrogant. More of an asshole, but inside I just suffered. But the worst part was that William did not care. He is worse, worse than me.
"Well because Red Angel smells like sweet Strawberries", he says. Clary giggles and swats Williams chest playfully. I wish I was him. I want her.
Clearing my throat, I say "It's already 8:30. You guys only have 30 minutes remaining of Art class." I smile, "It was nice meeting you Clary, and nice seeing you Maia and William. Well I have to go, have fun." I motion them to the door, and twist the knob. Maia goes in and mumbles a 'thank you'. Will pats my back in thanks, and Clary smiles sweetly up at me. As she passes me and into her class, I note that indeed she smells like sweet Strawberries.
So good. I smirk as I walk to Ral's office- Yup. He is going to be mad, for my tardiness . Again.
Oh. Well.
. . . . . .
Turns out that Ral was mad at me for being late, but after I explained to him that I was showing three new students to their classes, he relented - a bit. For my punishment of sorts, he instructed me to a tutor at school for Tuesday and Thursdays- afternoon. Either way I needed a tutor- desperately. My grades were not the best, in fact they must be the worst.
First period passed in a blink of an eye. I was currently daydreaming about Clary. I know that this does not seem manly- but I can't help it. Isn't Will doing the same thing? Doesn't he feel like I do? I bet all my money he does. It's only natural. But he actually has the girl, the bastard. Always so Lucky. But Clary is not a matter of luck, but an actual person I want. I want her.
Then there is a sudden finger snap in front of my face, "Earth to Jace" Isabelle says. I shake my head away from my thoughts and into the real world.
"Oh sorry I was just thinking" I say weakly.
Alec makes a noise, "We kind of got that down, so what's on your mind?". I want to tell them ; 'Well there is this new girl in school. She is beautiful and I like her. But guess what? She is dating my childhood best friend.' But I simply can't, it would ruin my entire reputation of an asshole. I have to play this cool, and use the right cards to my advantage. So I say another thing that is bothering my profoundly.
"Well, I have to go to tutoring. It's mandatory. And guess what days they are?" I ask.
Isabelle answers first, "Um. Don't know – Don't care." Alec rolls his eyes at his younger twin and turns his attention back to me "Please don't tell me they are practice days?"
I shake my head a negative. "Worse, man. I have to go to tutoring Tuesdays and Thursdays after school- until further notice. You know what that means..."
"Um, how is that worse? We have practice Wednesdays and Fridays." he asks clueless. Oh boy, Alec is out of it today. So I simply say "Exactly".
He draws a finger up to his temple and slightly taps it. I always thought that he had a funny way to demonstrate he was thinking, compared to mine. I simply just rub the back of my neck.
I suppose it finally hits him when he makes his mouth in a shape of an 'o' and says "Oh. That sucks. Now you are going to spend, even extra time in school."
Isabelle leans toward Alec and says "Finally. You are the shinning light in the bay of stupidity."
I can't help but chuckle at their public displays of 'affection'.
"Oooo... So what's going on here?" says someone coming down the hall behind us. I turn around and look at him. Hm. Interesting. Jordan looks flushed. He never looks flushed, he always wears the 'indifference mask'. Or as I just call it- the 'cool face'.
"Nothing really. Just another-" I raise my hands for quotation marks, "public display of affection from our favorite twins." I reply sarcastically. Then I shift my attention back to Jordan, "but what about you? You seem like you have something to say".
"Do I?" he says as he buts his tan face into cool mode. A nonchalance look.
"Actually now that you mention it Jace, Jordan does look a little out of it today", she comments with a raised eyebrow toward Jordan.
"Right?" I press.
"Oooo... Is there something you need to say Jordan?", joins Alec.
Jordan gives an growl "You guys are not going to let this go, Are you?". All three of us shake our heads in a negative. He gives a defeated sigh, "Well it's this new girl. And well she simply is gorgeous, but turns out she is taken. But not by anybody- she is Simon's girlfriend. You know the geek Simon, with huge glasses?"
"Ew" Isabelle and Alec say in unison.
Oh, so Jordan met Maia. Actually now that I think about it they make a perfect couple. "Let me guess," I start "you met Maia?"
Jordan looks taken aback "Wait. You know her?"
"I already met her so yes." I say. Alec and Isabelle look at each other in confusion. They have not met the new students of City of Angels High School.
Then a brilliant idea hits me. Its more of a plan than an idea, and I know exactly what and who I need. It includes us four and our new students. Perfect, except I have an extra. Alec. But oh well. I got too caught up in my thoughts that I loose my surroundings until Alec's voice brings me out of my haze.
"We have to get going to second period. Jace."
"Oh, yeah. Sorry I was thinking." I mutter.
"Again? Twice in one day- I'm so proud." he says sarcastically as we make our way to third building. To our Algebra 2 class. One of the classes I have with Clary.
"Actually, its more of a plan" I say.
"Really. Is it a game plan?" Alec asks.
"Is football all you think about?" I ask slightly annoyed. But I can't blame him- I was like that, until Clary showed up. I can't believe she has been changing me with just meeting her.
"No. So what is the 'plan'?" he asks. "Actually never mind. The last time you came up with a 'plan' we almost got arrested. So I will pass." finishes Alec.
"Your such a wuss. And by the way, this plan involves – you – Alec, to be the brain of it. You would be the undercover person sort of." I say with a smirk.
He thinks about it again with his finger tapping his temple. "Come on Lightwood. I don't have all day. I could easily recruit Johnathan. He could do it as well - you know." I know it bothered him to be challenged. Just like me.
"I'm in Wayland" he says determined.
"That's my favorite cousin" I say as I bring in his black-haired head under my armpit as I ruffle his hair.
"That's enough" he says as he gets away from my grasp. He straightens up and I lean in to tell him my plan / idea.
"Okay so I was thinking …..."
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