Disclaimer: No matter how much I may wish it, I am not Cassandra Clare.

Chapter 17: New Romance

Clary

I had just gotten out of the hospital. My ankle was sprained, just like I guessed. I looked over at Jace. I had to ask him, but I didn't know how. Awkwardly I cleared my throat."Uh Jace, could you possibly take me by my house."

"Are you kidding me? Hell no! I'm not taking you back to the place where Valentine and Sebastian have control over you," he said angrily.

"Not to stay. To grab some stuff to stay with you guys for a few days," I said quietly.

"Oh. Well in that case, sure," he said.

"Great," I said.

When we got to my house, I told Jace, "Stay in the car."

"No way, what if Valentine's here," he replied.

"That's exactly why you have to stay in here! If he sees you he's going to kick both of our asses," I exploded.

"I'm pretty sure I can take him," Jace said confidently.

"Whatever Jace, you so could not," I said.

"Fine Clary, you win. You can go in alone," he said, with a wounded look on his face.

"You know I have to go in alone," I said, before kissing him. He kissed me back, showing no restraint.

I pulled myself away from him reluctantly, and went inside. I dashed upstairs, wildly grabbing everything I would need. As soon as I finished I ran down the stairs. When I got to the bottom Jonathan was there.

"You will cover for me with dad, or you guy's secret gets out," I threatened.

He nodded, and I ran outside. As soon as I got in the car, Jace drove off. Straight past his house and towards Starbucks.

"Where are we going?" I asked curiously.

"Starbucks. You look like you could use a coffee. What would you like?" he answered.

"Coffee, black. Just like Valentine and Jonathan's souls," I said, in a slightly ironic voice.

"Got it," he said laughing.

I was so happy, it was amazing being able to be with Jace. He would glance over at me every so often, sipping his coffee. I smiled at him, and wondered what he was thinking. I couldn't believe that he was here with me. That he cared about me.

I was so happy that I could finally be around him. That there was no one preventing me from being around him. We sat in silence for a little while, before Jace said, "I saw Jonathan go into your house. Did you see him?"

"Yeah, I saw him, " I replied.

"Will he tell Valentine anything?'' Jace asked.

"No, I made sure he wouldn't,'' I answered.

I Ieaned over and pressed my lips to his lightly. That was all the invitation he needed to start kissing me.

Jace

Her lips were pressed against mine. As far as I was concerned, there was nobody but us in the entire world at that moment. All of the pain of everything that happened before this moment evaporated. There was just her lips moving against mine, and my lips moving against hers.

She pulled back, and I made a noise of protest. "None of that. If we're going to continue making out, we should go somewhere more private," she said.

I nodded, then smiled mischeviously. "Is my room private enough for you?"

"Depends. Is your Mom going to walk in on us?" she asked, her tone teasing.

"I'll lock the door," I promised with a smile.

"Well in that case, why aren't we there yet?" she asked.

"We are," I said as I pulled up in front of the house.

We got out and I practically dragged her upstairs. The look on her face when we entered my room was pure shock.

Clary

I didn't know someone's room could be this clean. Seriously, not one thing was out of place.

"So, your a neat freak," I said.

"I'm not a neat freak," he protested.

"Then what are you OCD?" I replied unrelenting.

"No, I just like things to be orderly. There's nothing wrong with that," he said defensively.

"Whatever," I muttered, before kissing him. And, just like that, we were making out again.

A/N: I'm sorry this is a super late, super short update, but I have a good explanation. I managed to get strep throat, in the middle of spring without being in contact with anyone who had it, anf I felt to shitty to write. I know that is not the best excuse, but I can't explain to you how shitty it feels to have strep throat if you have never had it. I wouldn't wish it on any of you. (Warning I am about to rant about random shit) Also, somehow I managed not to get the flu despite not getting a flu shot and being in contact with people who had it in the middle of flu season, but I get strep by not being in contact with anyone who had it, in the middle of spring. Ok, I'm done ranting and I feel much better. Please fave, follow, and review. I absolutely adore you guys.-Claressia Heronstairschild