Hi guys! Sorry I've been so busy and that this chapter is shortish, things are ramping up with end of school term, as you all probably know to well. Please review! Thanks for all the support, Annie.
Of course this had to happen today, the shit storms has defiantly reached a high! I go through different possibilities that would lead me anywere else but their booth, but my mind is blank and I've been staring at the for so long that they obviously know I can see them. Good job, I tell myself. You sure know how to act like a creep.
I quietly maneuver my way around the tables to where their sitting. As I approach they all smile, not indication that our conversation yesterday was as awkward for them as it was for me. I give them a shy smile and pull out a notepad.
"Welcome to Taki's, what can I get for you." I say, almost to bored sounding. Jace, Izzy and Alec look confused by my informal greeting, while Simon acts like he didn't hear what I said.
"Clare, how come we didn't talk to you today. Whenever you looked at us you turned away. Did something happen?"
"No..." I say fumbling with my words, trying to think of an accuse. Slowly I start backing away from the table, ever so slightly.
"Its just that... I didn't want to-" Without realizing it I backed straight into Kaelie, while she had been carrying a tray full of food and now I lay straight on my back, facing the ceiling. My hand goes instinctively to my stomach, but with in seconds I realize nothing hurts and I'm fine. Pulling my knees to my chest I look up to Jace, Izzy, Alec and Simon. Their faces are frozen in concerned and horrified expressions, much like the ones of customers at other table.
All of a sudden I take everything in and it becomes to much so I start uncontrollably... laughing? A wave of giddiness hits me as I stand up and start giggling. Soon Jace, Izzy, Alec and Simon have joined in as well. We are all there laughing for about five minutes straight, in the middle of the restaurant acting like maniacs, when Izzy comes with me to the bathroom, she having offered to help me try to get the some of the milkshake out of my hair.
When we enter the bathroom I put my hair under the tap and start scrubbing, with the help of Izzy, to get all the shit out. As I finally use some paper towel to dry off my hair Iz starts giggling again.
"Did you see the look on Kaelies face! She looked so pissed."
"She is going to hate me even more now than she did before." I groan
"Don't mind her," Izzy fusses. "The only reason she was standing there anyway was she was trying to get a look at Jace. She's always had a creepy crush on him, but now she's just trying to get into his pants. Maybe this will teach her to keep her big head out of the way." We both start laughing this time. After we're done she wets a paper towel and hands it to me to use on my shirt.
"Listen," she says softly. "I know me Jace, Alec and Simon can come off a bit strong. Simons not the exact same guy you knew, but trust me when I say we're not always like that. At least we try not to be. I saw the way you looked when we were talking and I'm sorry if we hurt you and I also know Magnus is a great guy, but... he's just a bit different from us. So I'm sorry... again." She finishes awkwardly
I look at her astonished, not knowing if I should believe her or not. Multiple replies go through my head but I can't think of what to say. She seemed so convinced about what she said before, but I also believe her now. So I decide to give her one last chance.
"I'm not promising anything but I'm willing to give you guys one last shot." I say with a meek smile. All of a sudden Izzy's back straighten and her eyes start gleaming.
"Thank the angel! I am again so thankful you'll give us another chance. I have an idea, what better way to celebrate than a sleepover!" I instantly stiffen and start thinking of accuses.
"I don't really think that-
"Nonsense!" Izzy chirps. "It's the perfect way for us to get to know each other and blow off some steam. Of course we'll only invite a few people, like me and you of course, then Jace, Simon, Alec and you can bring Magnus! I can text you the details." She says, taking my phone out of my pocket and typing things in like rapid fire. Then she in puts my phone back in my and turns toward the door, while I still stand in shock.
"See you then!" She calls.
"Wait!" I holler, but it's to late. I can already hear the door close behind her.
After quickly finishing cleaning up I rush out of the bathroom to find Izzy and everyone already gone. I sigh and get back to work, heading to the back room to start on the piles of dishes that most likely wait there. Before I do that though I reach into my pocket to grab my phone seeing that Izzy has already texted me everything about the sleepover. Wow that girl works fast.
Iz: Hi Clare! Sleepovers tomorrow, assuming you don't have anything to do on a Friday, and Alec, Jace and Simon can all come! Remember to ask Magnus. Can't wait!
I ignore her text and go into my contacts to find Magnus. I don't know who else to talk to who will get the shit I'm going through, hell, so much has happened since the few hours I've seen him. I take my time trying to sum up all the shit that's happened.
Clary: You'll never believe what the fuck just happened...
Phew! That took a while to write. You guys deserve it though because you fucking rock! Leave suggestions about next weeks sleepover! Soooooooooooooooooo sorry I took so long to update, I've done a lot in the past month or so (lost track at this point.) You'll hopefully be happy to know I got my beginner license, yay! Took me fucking long enough. Anyway, thank you all for your support and excuse my shitty grammar and spelling (and crappy detail, sorry senpai) Please review!
XOXO Annie ;)