I'm FINALLY updating again! I just wanted to say thank you to all you reviewers and story subscribers, I seriously squeal like a little kid when I get one of those e-mails. I'm trying to update as much as I can, but I'm swamped with homework, tests, and sports. But I'll update as much as I can!

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CPOV

"Wh--What?" Clary stammered.

"He's just--gone. He called me just now, from a payphone. He said he's alright. But he doesn't sound alright, Clary." Isabelle said, voice quivering.

Clary tried to concentrate on what the other girl was saying, but all she could hear were Jace's words, over and over again in her head.

Marry me.

She closed her eyes, and saw Jace's face behind her lids. She'd watched as she broke his heart into a million pieces, and hers broke as well. The light in his golden eyes had faded, and his shoulders had slumped.

"Clary? Are you still there?" Isabelle asked, annoyed.

"I'm sorry. Come over. I'll be outside in ten minutes." Clary said hastily and hung up.

"Is Isabelle alright?" Sebastian asked as he poked his head in the room.

"She'll be fine." Clary lied smoothly, surprising herself. She had never been a great liar.

"Did she have a shopping emergency or something?" He said, smiling.

"Something like that." She smiled weakly back.

"Are you alright?" Sebastian asked worriedly.

"I'm fine." She snapped. "Where are you going?" She asked, seeing he was putting his jacket.

"I'm going out for a bit. Are you going to be okay?" He asked, putting on his sneakers.

"I'm great, Seb. You better be going. Bye" Clary said, while practically pushing him out the door.

When he was gone, Clary slowly sank to the floor, rubbing her eyes. She made her way back to the bedroom, picking up her sketchbook on the way. The only way to help herself think was was to draw. And right now, she couldn't think at all.

Slowly, she felt her hand move across the paper. After about five minutes, she glanced at the paper. Jace's face was there, not smiling. He looked..disappointed. Disappointed in her. She blinked at the page, before hastily closing it and shoving it under her pillow. She ran down the stairs quickly, and slammed the door behind her. Outside, Isabelle was pacing on the sidewalk, looking impatient.

"Where the hell have you been?" Isabelle snapped.

"I was..busy." Clary said hesitantly.

Isabelle looked up with a disgusted expression. "Ew. Clary, I do not want to hear about your sex life. That's nasty."

"I wasn't--"

"Never mind." Isabelle cut her off. "We have to get going now."

As they practically ran down the street, Clary asked, "So what exactly did he say?"

Isabelle sighed. "He said 'I'm fine. Don't look for me.' and then hung up. I was seriously pissed."

They reached Jace's apartment, and Clary silently led the way up to the right door.

"How did you know where he lives?" Isabelle asked, confused.

"I've--uh--been here before." Clary stuttered. Shit, stop stuttering!

"Oh. My. God. He totally brought you here before!" Isabelle said while jumping up and down.

"What's the big deal?" Clary asked, trying to calm her down.

"You guys slept together, didn't you?" Isabelle squealed.

"I--uh--"

"I can't believe it! You finally came to your senses! Wait! Oh my God! You're engaged, Clary!" Isabelle said, catching her breath.

"Isabelle--just stop for a second. Do you have a key? Please tell me you have a key." Clary asked pleadingly. If Isabelle didn't have a key, they were screwed.

"Yes, ma'am." Isabelle said, saluting her as she handed Clary the silver key.

They made their way inside, and while Isabelle made her way to the kitchen, Clary decided to go into the bedroom. She paused, after opening the door, and then continued in. She sat down on the bed, running her hand along the already smooth sheets. Before she could stop herself, memories of the one night they had slept together came rushing back to her. It had been the best night of her life, and it had ended too soon. She blinked the tears that started to fall, and laid done on the bed, which smelled so strongly of Jace. Sunshine and limes, the scent she could breath in for the rest of her life. She looked on the dresser, and once again saw the picture of Jace and her.

"I can't find--" Isabelle rushed in. "Oh. Sorry if I'm interrupting."

"It's alright." Clary said, wiping the tears off her cheeks. "What could you be interrupting? Did you find anything?"

"No," Isabelle shook her head sadly. "Do you have any idea where he might've gone-?"

"I know where he last was. Maybe we could go there."

"Where?" Isabelle asked, confused.

"Turtle Pond. Let's go."

They rushed out the door, hurrying down the streets. Finally, they reached the park. Clary followed Isabelle down the twisting paths. Isabelle went near the water, while Clary went inside the little gazebo. Her breath caught as she saw a little slip of paper, folded up. She opened it silently, and started reading.

Clary,

I meant what I said this afternoon. I'll love you forever. I want to be with you forever, but see now that it's never going to happen. I'm leaving now to make it simpler fpr everyone. I can't watch while you marry another guy. Someone who will never, ever deserve you. Watching you with him feels like my heart is being twisted, slowly.

You say that you're not good enough for me. You couldn't be more wrong. You're beautiful, smart, and witty, but you don't even know it. I've always seen you as the most beautiful girl in the world, Clary, and that will never change.

When I said I wanted to marry you, I meant it with all my heart. I've always wanted to marry you, and always known you were the one for me. You're the only girl I have ever loved, and the only girl I ever will love.

Goodbye.

Jace

P.S.-Don't come after me.

Clary's hand shook the whole time she reas the letter. She held it to her chest, tears moving down her cheeks.

"Hey, I found his phone." Isabelle said behind her.

"Isabelle, we need to get to the airport. Now."

JPOV

"Hello, where will you be flying today?" The pretty blond asked Jace.

He looked up at the possible flights. Florida..Hawaii..Washington..California.

"I'll take one to California, please." He told the girl.

Jace got his tickets, and went to the lounging area to wait for his flight to board. He looked around the room, seeing Clary where ever he looked. He sighed, quietly. Why can't you get this girl off your mind?

"Flight 393, California is boarding now." The blaring loudspeaker brought him out of his reverie. He got up, quickly, gathering the little belongings he had. He turned, taking one last look at the airport.

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