I'MMMMMMM BACKKKKK! Did anyone miss me? Sorry, I've been off editing someone else's book, started writing my own, and trying to get myself together. But I'm hoping that I can post at least once a week from now on… yay :) I don't own anything, and if you wanna keep up with me and what's going on with me via social media, come find me on twitter ( VikkiLouiseJ) or on tumblr as Inkylady :) let's get on with the story!
Jace watched in awe as Clary sang. His heart was in his mouth, his head swimming with thoughts and emotions he could even describe. He couldn't believe his eyes, his ears, his life. Had she said she loved him? Her lyrics, so touching, so moving, screamed she had, but he was unsure. The song finished, and the recording room door flew open. A mass of red hair flew into his arms, and her lips were on his, startling him. His arms wrapped around the small of her waist, drawing her to him, and all he could remember, taste, feel, need was Clary. Her touch, her voice, her vibrance, her intrinsic sass.
They were wrapped in their own bubble, until the music producer cleared his throat, and they broke apart, laughing like school children.
"Get a room you two!" he chuckled, and shooed them away. "Some of us have to work here!" they ended up wandering the street, hand in hand, just talking, talking the way they used to.
"You're such an ass Jace. Shouldn't you be falling to your knees, begging me to be your girlfriend after that?" she laughed, and pushed his chest firmly.
"I thought the relationship was assumed." She slapped him.
"This is why men are pains! You assume everything!" she huffed, and he grabbed, her, kissing her again.
"Very well then. Clarissa, will you do me the honour of being my girlfriend?" he battered his eyelashes, grasping her hands in his, a crooked grin on his lips.
"Why yes sir." She grinned. "Most certainly." He punched the air. "Don't be so childish Jace." They both laughed, and continued on their way.
Over the next few weeks, a pattern emerged. They'd meet up, go for a walk somewhere, find a quiet corner, make out, and return to a coffee shop where they'd talk for hours. It was a relationship, but since Clary had said she loved him that day in the studio, neither of them had uttered any similar words. In fact, Jace had begun to doubt she meant it, and as that doubt crept in, it began to poison his thoughts. He found himself withdrawing from Clary, and he hated it.
Then one day, he woke up to an idea.
An idea to prove once and for all if she did love him.
If she could read it in his music, and say it back, she loved him.
So he invited her to a small, dingy music bar he knew of, with an old battered bar that served good drink and heart-attack-waiting-happen food. His friend owned the bar, so it was easy for Jace to get himself a slot to perform.
From the side of the stage, he could see Clary looking around the bar, her eyes seeking him and not finding him anywhere, and he swallowed his fear. His heart was hammering as he ascended the stage. As he came into view a group of girls began whistling and calling out to him to find pleasure in their beds.
He could feel her eyes on him, but he didn't look up. He just began to strum on his guitar.
Seems to matter what I do, so I'm saving this 4 U
Cos it seems to be the last piece there is
And you haven't had a chance yet to taste this
Fragments of a life you shouldn't miss
Silence fell on the crowd, and he looked up, staring straight at Clary. Her mouth was wide open, and her eyes were locked on him.
Seems to matter what I say, so I'll hold my tongue at bay
And rather use my mouth to kiss your frown away
So your doubts no longer darken your day
So you can hold your head up high come what may
So please remember that I'm gonna follow through all the way
There was a tear in the corner of her eye, and she had the biggest, most beautiful smile he had ever seen. He found strength in his voice, and his smile began to echo hers.
Cos it seems to matter where I go, I will always let you know
That the place where I am is never far
You know, you're not alone, don't be alarmed
I'll find you no matter where you are
She mouthed back "and I'll find you" reaching her hand towards him as if to touch him. He closed his eyes and let his heart and voice feel the music, feel the love he was pouring into it. The song was raw and heartfelt.
So please remember that I'm gonna follow through all the way
Oh my love, if it's all I can do, I'll take the fall 4 U
Cos I will soar when I lay down with you and give my all 4 U
The crowd erupted into applause, and Clary ran to the stage, almost jumping on him, crying the happiest tears he had ever seen, and repeating over and over again that she loved him. He felt a tear in the corner of his eye, and laughed, wiping it away and sweeping her into his arms and kissing her tears.
The audience cheered, and they broke apart laughing, and Jace took his bow, before turning to Clary. He took a deep, heart filling breath, smiled, and said.
"Clary. You are the single best thing in my life. When we broke up, I was never the same. Since we've become closer again, I've realised that it was because a part of my soul was missing. Over the past few months we've moved past our past, and I'm ready to start our future. I love you so much. My Clary."
Annnndddd he said it! Cyber cookies for those who can tell me who sang that song (which is one of me and my boyfriend's songs so this chapter has a lot of meaning for me)
Love to all who review!
Vikki :)~