Jace's POV:
No-one except Clary, Izzy, Simon and I knew what happened that night. We had told the others that Clary was ill. Luckily they hadn't heard the scream over the noise of the game. They had also eaten one of the pizzas when Izzy and Simon had gotten back apparently. I had spent the night with Clary again. She had cried and I had comforted her. Again. I didn't mind though, any chance I had to be close to her I would take.
Clary hadn't gone to school for the rest of the week she had been so upset. I presumed it was something to do with her past. Izzy had explained to Mayrse and Robert what happened. They had called and said Clary was ill. Mr Garroway has been especially worried and even asked if he could come over. Clary had say, and I quote,
"No fucking way!" I had been the only one in the room at that point.
It was the next Monday and Izzy had persuaded Clary to try out for the cheer team. I think Izzy had blackmailed her with something though. Probably replacing her whole wardrobe with slutty clothes. Or sending Max to do it. Clary had a soft spot for Max. She lent him comics and Marvel DVDs.
Clary came down the stairs then and I turned to meet her. We were riding in Izzy's car today. Clary had a black skater dress on, black converse and a black leather jacket. She looked amazing as always.
"Ready to go back?" I asked and she nodded slightly. "Are you worried?" At that she gave me a look as if to say don't be stupid. I gave her a reassuring smile and we headed out to the car.
School passed quickly and soon it was time for cheer and football tryouts. The football was first and then the cheer team went second. I was captain of the team and had to chose. There were a few with potential but most couldn't even kick the ball without messing it up. Eventually it was time for the cheer team tryouts. I sat on the bleachers as Izzy and Clary stood to the side. Clary was glaring at Izzy who shrugged innocently. I felt some one besides me and turned to find Jordan, Jon and Tom. They sat down and watched. Pervs, they were here for the short skirts. Well I hoped they were. If Jon and Tom were here for Clary then I would punch them.
"Alright girls. Sealie will lead a routine. If you can't keep up then you're out." Maia said and switched the music on. After a few minutes a couple of girls were out. After about 20 minutes, Clary and Izzy were the only ones left. "Good." Maia bent over to stop the music and Jordan practically drooled. "Show us what you can do!" Maia said. Izzy and Clary did a series of Flips and cartwheels before Maia clapped her hands. "Ok then. You two are in. Here are your uniforms, practise is tomorrow after school. My eyes had been glued to Clary the whole time. I couldn't wait to see her in that little skirt.
When we got home we all went to shower and get changed. I was down first, followed by Clary and finally Izzy. Max came home at 5. He had gone to a friends house.
"Clary! Can we watch a film?" He asked. She nodded. Max caught her hand and pulled her to the movie room. I walked after them.
"Mind if I gate crash?" I asked whilst Max put the disk in.
"Yeah. Go get the popcorn," he ordered, hunting for the remote. I looked at Clary and she smiled.
Clary's POV:
Jace came back with the bowl of popcorn and sat besides me. Max was on my other side. We were watching I am number 4. The movie started and I laid my head on Jace's shoulder. We shared the popcorn, Max are most of it, and finished it about halfway through the film. Towards the end when there was the big fight in the school, Max snuggled into my side. My arm went around him and he smiled up at me before turning back to the film.
When it had finished me and Jace had homework to do. I had art and Jace had an English project.
"Guess who my partner is?" He asked and I shrugged. "Kaelie," he said with distaste. I smirked and headed to my room. For art I had to draw three places that held significant memories. I drew the big tree that had been outside of my house as a child. Then I drew the alley where I had screamed Jace's name. Finally I drew the movie room that I had just come from, that was one of my best memories. A memory of pure content and happiness. A memory that held no relevance to my godforsaken past.
When I had finished I went downstairs to get my headphones from my bag. I had just found them when the doorbell rang. Looking around, I didn't see anyone so I answered it. It was Kaelie.
"Clary? Is Jace in?" She twirled a strand of blonde hair around her plastic fake nails. I nodded and pointed upstairs. She shoved past me, standing on my foot. I clenched my jaw, she was wearing killer heels. She smirked at me and headed upstairs.
I checked my foot, it was fine. As I was going up the stairs I heard Izzy yell,
"I'm going to Simon's! I'll be back later!" The door shut a second later and then it was Max, Jace, Kaelie and I. I sighed and put my headphones in, connecting them to my phone. I put on Fall out boy - phoenix (awesome song alert!) and went to my room. I sat on my bed and looked out the window, watching as the sky darkened.
After a while the door opened and Max entered. I pulled my headphones out.
"Shouldn't you be in bed?" I wrote on some paper.
"Yeah but I think Jace is in trouble. There are some funny noises coming from his room and he keeps saying he doesn't want to do something," Max admitted worriedly, chewing on his lip. I was up and infront of Jace's room in less than a second. Max stood worriedly next to me, putting his arms around my waist. I held onto him to keep him from worrying.
"Kaelie!" Jace exclaimed loudly. I shuddered, if Jace was going to have sex with a slut then I would prefer it to be in a different house to me and Max. My stomachs clenched uncomfortably and a wave of something passed over me. I realised it was jealousy. Gingerly I pushed open the door, pushing Max behind me.
The door swung open with a creak. Jace was sitting on the bed, backed against the wall. Kaelie only had a thong on and was crawling towards Jace in an attempt to be sexy. Max moved out from behind me and I clapped a hand over his eyes.
"I said no!" Jace yelled and I cleared my throat, taking a deep breath. They both turned towards me.
"If you want to seduce someone then go find someone else. I'd rather you stayed away from my boyfriend, who knows what STDs you have?" Kaelie gapped at me.
"Clary?" Max asked and I pushed him gently out the door.
"Go to bed Max," I planted a kiss on the top of his head.
I walked over to Jace and kissed him briefly on the lips, trying to ignore the Sparks I felt.
"You ok babe?" I asked and Jace captured my mouth with his.
"I am now," he murmured against my lips. I pulled back and turned to Kaelie.
"You still here? Get dressed and go, you know where the door is! I mean I'm not calling you a slut but you've had more men than the grand old duke of York sweetie!" Kaelie huffed and crossed her arms. Thankfully covering her chest but staying put.
"You finally decided to speak?" She asked and I smirked.
"Do you know anymore rhymes Jace? Here's one for you Kaelie.
Twinkle, twinkle little whore, close your legs, they're not a door," Jace laughed at that, pulling me into his lap and kissing me full on. My lips ignited. Kaelie pulled on her clothes and ran out at that.