The Next Day…

CPOV (Clary)

Jace picked me up once I was dressed and drove me to Simon's house. He stayed on his bike as I stalked over to the house. We decided that he would only come up if things seemed to be getting out of hand.

I pounded my fist against the door, ignoring the pain. Thankfully, it was Simon and not his sister or mother. "Clary, what's wrong? What are you doing here?"

"How could you do that to Izzy? She's been crushing on you for years and you go and do that to her. I thought you really cared about her."

"I do care about Izzy. But I don't feel the same way she feels about me. I'm in love with you, Clary."

"How do you expect me to react? Do you think I'm flattered or that I feel the sa—," he cut me off by forcing his lips onto mine and pulling my body towards his. I tried to pull away, but it didn't work. I pounded my fists on his chest until he finally left me go. I raised my hand and heard a satisfying crack as it came in contact with his cheek.

Jace was next to me in no time. "Stay away from my girlfriend. And don't go near my sister." He turned to me and said, "Let's go." He grabbed my hand and walked me to his bike, but not before I kicked Simon in the shin.

He drove us back to his house and we curled on the couch after shedding our leather jackets. I was sitting in his lap as he stroked my hair.

"So, who's a better kisser? Me or Simon?" he asked me in the middle of watching the Hunger Games when Peeta and Katniss kiss. I turned to him and kissed him softly on the lips.

"Simon's got nothing on you," I whispered. I felt him grin as he kissed me back. I pulled back when I heard my phone ring. "Hello?"

"Hey, Clary, it's Izzy."

"Hey, Iz, what's up?" I asked. Jace started to kiss up and down my neck, lightly biting the skin.

"Simon just called me to apologize."

"That's great, but you aren't going to get back together, are you?" This seemed to get Jace's attention. He pressed his ear against the phone to listen in.

"No, we're not. He made it pretty clear that you're the only girl for him." This caused Jace to groan out loud. "Are you with Jace?"

"Yeah," I replied. "He's listening." He snatched the phone from me.

"I'm sorry, Iz, but Clary can't talk right now. I need to remind her how much I love her." I heard her yell something that sounded like "Ew!"

I laughed as he hung up and picked me up bridal style, carrying me into his room.

New Year's Eve…

JPOV (Jace)

This past week has been amazing for Clary and I with no school interrupting our relationship. Her family actually invited Alec, Magnus, Izzy, and I to celebrate New Year's with them at midnight. Our parents haven't attempted to contact us since that dreadful dinner.

It's now 11:50 and we're all watching the Times Square New Year's celebration with Clary's family. My girlfriend is curled in my lap with her head resting on my shoulder despite the glares her parents were sending my way. Jon just chose to ignore us altogether. I could tell she was getting really tired.

"Only ten more minutes, Love. Don't fall asleep on me. I want my kiss at midnight." I heard her laugh quietly as she kissed my cheek. I wrapped my arms around her and held her as close as I could.

Magnus was sitting on Alec's lap as they exchanged kisses every once in a while. Clary and I were on one side of the couch as Izzy and Jon moped on the other side. Turns out Jon had just gotten out of a relationship also. Alec and Magnus occupied the recliner and Jocelyn and Luke took up the small loveseat.

One minute…

Ten seconds…

Clary shifted herself on my lap so she was sitting straighter.

Five seconds…

Izzy and Jon were starting to look at the room of couples, obviously feeling awkward.

Three…

Two…

I tightened my hold on my love as she stared up at me with her beautiful emerald eyes.

One…

"Happy New Year!" everyone shouted together—even though Izzy and Jon's exclamations were lacking in enthusiasm.

Clary tangled her hand in my hair as she pulled me down for a kiss. I twined my fingers through her fiery locks and deepened the kiss. I suddenly felt a stinging pain in the back of my head. I pulled away in shock to see Jocelyn standing behind me. "I don't approve of this relationship as it is; don't try to push your luck, Wayland."

"I'm sorry, Ma'am." I turned back to Clary to see that she was trying to hold in her laughs. "What's so funny?"

"My mom smacked you for kissing me," she said giggling. I pecked her lips and she seemed to calm down instantly. "I love you," she whispered.

"I love you, too, Ginger." She stuck her tongue out at me. She didn't like it when I called her names referring to her hair color.

"Okay, everybody, a blizzard just blew in so it seems everyone is going to have to spend the night," Luke started. "The couch and loveseat both are pullout beds so Alec and Jace can take those. Magnus and Izzy, you can go in Clary's room with the blowup mattresses like always." Magnus kissed Alec once more before he and Izzy went up to Clary's room to set up their beds.

"I'm going to get ready for bed. Maybe you should do the same," Clary said.

"I don't have any clothes here," I pointed out to her.

"You and Alec can borrow pajamas from me," Jon muttered before going up to his room. He came back down with t-shirts and pajama bottoms.

"I'm getting really sleepy. I'm just going to go straight to bed."

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight, Clare. I love you, Beautiful," I told my girlfriend, giving her a long, lingering kiss.

"I love you, too, Blondie," she whispered with a sly smirk.

I'm sorry that this chapter wasn't that great...it was more like a filler chapter...I hope you still liked it :) REVIEW! ! ! ! !