Morning…

CPOV (Clary)

I walked into the kitchen to see Izzy sitting at the table eating cereal. She looked really sad about something. "Where's Simon?" I asked her.

"I kicked him out last night."

"Why?" I asked, concerned. She had a crush on him for years.

"I broke up with him," she said simply.

"But, Izzy, you've wanted to go out with him for years. What did he do that was so bad?"

She sighed and gestured for me to sit next to her so that's what I did. "We were in the middle of having sex, and when I moaned out his name, he didn't moan out mine."

"That's it? He didn't moan so you broke up with him?"

"Clary, you don't get it. He didn't moan out my name because he moaned another girl's name."

"Whose name, Izzy?" I asked carefully.

"Yours," she whispered. "When I asked about it after we were dressed, he said he's been in love with you for years."

"Who's been in love with my girl for years?" Jace said, walking over to us. He was just wearing boxers and a black wife beater.

"Simon," she murmured.

"I'll kill him." I rolled my eyes and slapped his shoulder lightly.

"I'll kill him first," I growled, going into Jace's room to get changed. I put on my jeans and T-shirt that I brought with me.

"Clary, don't do anything. I don't want you to worry about it and come on, it's Christmas! We don't need to harass him about it today," Izzy called out. I picked up my phone from Jace's nightstand and turned it on. There was a text from my mother. It said, Jon and Luke told me you were going to bring your boyfriend home today for Christmas dinner. It'll be nice to finally meet him! Merry Christmas!

"Jace, I need to show you something!" I ran out of his room and showed him the text.

"Oh crap, Luke wasn't kidding," he whispered. "I guess they're going to find out tonight, right?"

"I guess so," I said, a tear going down my cheek. "What if they report you? You'll get arrested."

He wiped my tears away and embraced me. "No matter what happens, I'll never stop loving you. Maryse and Robert are rich. Who knows, maybe they'll bail me out if anything happens."

"They don't know either, though. I think I'll ask my mom if all the Lightwoods can come over tonight."

I talked to Izzy and we just decided to leave Simon alone until we get back to school. I texted my mom, Merry Christmas! And, yea, he's coming for dinner and I was wondering if Izzy and her family can come, too?

A few minutes later, I received a text from her that said, Yea, honey, that's great.

Christmas Night…

Jace, along with the rest of the Lightwoods came for dinner. Jace and I tried to keep it low-key but when my mother saw him she asked, "Jace, what are you doing here?"

"The Lightwoods are my family. They adopted me when I was ten." She nodded politely and continued setting the table. We all sat around the dining room table.

"So, Jace," Maryse started, "you never told me this mysterious girlfriend's name that you've been sneaking around with." Jace and I exchanged looks from across the table.

"Oh, that reminds me, Clary. Where's your mysterious boyfriend? I thought he was coming over for dinner." I glanced at Jace and he nodded slightly, urging me to go on.

"Actually, Mom, he is here."

"Honey, what are you talking about?"

It was at that moment that Jace decided to blurt out, "I'm in love with Clary." Everyone looked at him, wide-eyed, including me. I flushed a bright crimson color.

"Get out," my mother said menacingly. "I want all visitors to leave now."

"Mom, please don't do this," I pleaded. "It's not just him. I love him, too."

She whipped her head towards me and glared daggers at me. "Maryse, Robert, what do you have to say about this?" she asked, turning toward them.

"We're just as shocked as you are, Jocelyn. And we do not approve of this relationship. Isabelle, Alec, did you know about this?"

The two of them slowly nodded. "And, while we're already talking about it, I'm dating Magnus," Alec said.

"Oh, god, did we not raise you boys right?"

"Mom, we didn't mean for this to happen. You don't choose who you fall in love with!" Jace argued. "I just know that Clary is the best thing that has ever happened to me. And I wouldn't be able to go on if you kept us away from each other." He got up from his seat and went to mine. I stood up and gave him a hug and a peck on the cheek.

"Jonathan, did you know this was going on?" my mother asked him.

"Yeah, I've known for two months and promised them I would keep it a secret."

"Did you know, Luke?" she asked.

"I found out last month and told them that if they didn't tell you by today, then I would."

"How long has this been going on?"

"About three and a half months," I told her quietly. I was turned facing her with Jace's arms wrapped around my waist and his chin rested on my head.

"Well, it's going to take a while to get used to this, especially considering he is one of my colleagues. But I am not going to forbid you guys from seeing each other. If he ever comes over, you are not allowed to go to your room." I'm surprised my mother was actually saying these words. She was actually letting me be with Jace.

I walked forward and hugged my mother, whispering, "Thank you."

She then walked toward my boyfriend and said in a harsh whisper, "If you ever hurt my daughter, I will report you."

"I still don't like this," Robert said. "First, I lose my nine-year-old son. Then I find out my oldest son is gay. And now both of my remaining sons are dating two of their students." Alec looked heartbroken.

"I knew you weren't okay with me being gay. It's just another problem making your life harder, isn't it, Dad. At least I'm faithful to my partner." With that being said, Alec grabbed his coat and stormed out of the house to his car. Izzy followed after him and they both left to go back to their apartment.

"Robert, what did he mean by that? Were you unfaithful in this marriage?" When he stayed silent, Maryse gasped as a tear slid down her cheek.

"Dad, how could you?"

"What do you care, Jace? You're not our son by blood and you moved out six years ago."

"I care for Izzy. She may have moved out with us but she still needs her parents," Jace said, still holding me.

"I think we should go now," Maryse said, grabbing her coat. Robert followed suit and they both left without another word.

"Well, wasn't that a lovely Christmas dinner?" I asked sarcastically.

"How about we change the subject and gather around the tree to open presents," Jon said.

"Maybe I should go…" Jace said awkwardly.

"Jace, would you like to stay to open presents?" My mother offered, leaving me gaping. "I don't know if Clary already gave you your present."

"Um, no she didn't. And I would love to stay."

We all sat around the tree. "Wait; let me give you your present first. I have to go up to my room and get it." I rushed up to my room, grabbed Jace's gift and ran back downstairs. His eyes widened when he saw the guitar case in my hand.

There was a combination lock on it. I told him the combo was the date we had our first kiss. My family rolled their eyes and coiled in disgust. My mother glared daggers at my boyfriend. Jace and I just laughed at them. I smiled as Jace got the date right. "Clary, this is the Fender I've been wanting. How much did this even cost you?"

"It didn't cost much. One of my friends sold it to me." He gave me a hug and kissed my cheek. I looked up to find his golden eyes shining with love.

"Ew, get away from my sister." Jace and I laughed as we went to sit with everyone.

"It's no Fender, but I hope you like it," Jace said, handing me a long velvet box. I opened it and saw a beautiful diamond heart shaped locket that spelled LOVE out in emeralds. I looked inside to find a picture of us on our first date. On the back was engraved 09/08/10 Jace and Clary 4ever.

Tears formed in my eyes as I snuggled into Jace. "I love it," I said with a content sigh.

He put it around my neck and whispered in my ear, "It matches your eyes. I love you, Clare."

"Gross," my brother said.

"Jon, your present from me is behind the tree." He went back there and brought out the new bass guitar.

"You are the best sister ever."

I smiled at him and said, "I know." The three family members handed me their presents together.

My mother gave me a new portfolio to put my drawings in with a set of paints and drawing pencils. Luke gave me new sketchbooks along with copies of Romeo & Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and he gave me copies of the Hunger Games series signed by Suzanne Collins. Jon gave me an old vintage camera that I wanted. I said thank you to everyone, hugged them all, and went to walk out Jace. Luckily, the guitar case has shoulder straps so he can wear it on his back while he drives his bike. "I love you, Jace. And I love this necklace. There's one more thing I wanted to give to you." I reached into my pocket and pulled out a hemp necklace. Hanging from it was a guitar pic that had Clary and Jace Always embossed in it. I tied it around his neck and he smiled at me.

"I love you, too, Clare-Bear." He pulled me in and gave me a passionate kiss that left me breathless. He put on his helmet and said, "I'll see you tomorrow, Cutie," before driving off.

I realize how unrealistic this may seem. If I was dating a teacher, my brother would have killed him as soon as he sees him. (He's one of those protective brother's that would anyone who hurts me.)

This is just so there is fluffy Clace xD

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