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Chapter 9: Internet Friends

IT ALL STARTED WHEN CLARY GOT THIS FRIEND REQUEST ON FACEBOOK. She had no mutual friends with him and thought that it was an accident. She accepted it after a few days just to see if that person would cancel it. He didn't.

They've been friends on there for three years now. He was fourteen years old when he sent the request. She considered him to be like a pen pal, they agreed that they wouldn't Skype or anything like that. Their profile picture never had their face on it so the other's appearance would be a mystery.

When they had been friends for a full two years, they both agreed that they should at least send a picture of them to the other.

Jace is online. Today was the day that we revealed what we looked like.

I'll give you a list of what I know about him.

-His name is Jonathan Christopher Herondale but he prefers to be called Jace.

-His birthday is on April 13 and he's seventeen.

-All I know about his appearance is that his hair is blonde and he has gold eyes. All he know about what I look like it that I have red curls hair and green eyes.

-I know that he grew up with his sibling, Will Herondale.

-He lives in England.

Then the Facebook chat bar came up. Jace messaged me.

Jace: Hey Clare.

Me: Hey Jace x

Normally I wouldn't put kisses at the end of my messages but I did with Jace, for some reason. He never complained though.

Jace: Wuu2? x

Me: We'll I just finished getting dressed so I'm walking down the stairs to eat. Hbu? x

Jace: In the back of Alec's car, omw to school. x

Me: So what's the flavour of this week? x

Jace: I'm rolling my eyes right now. But if you must know her name is Jessamine. x

Me: And what's she like? x

Jace: Clingy. Annoying. She's kind of horrible, actually. x

Me: Haha I'll ttyl, okay hun? xoxo

It may seem weird that I call him hun, sweetie and stuff like that but I only call the people I care about stuff like that. For example Jonathan and Sebastian (my brothers but only when they need comforting), Valentina, Simon and Jordan.

Jace: Yeah, okay bye xoxo

Then I turned my phone off and put it in the pocket of my bag.

"Who are you talking to?" I looked up and saw my brothers, Jonathan and Sebastian.

"Nobody. Just a friend from school." She answered.

They bother always wanted to pry in my personal life. I guess that's what older brothers do.

"Okay." They both shrugged.

"Hurry up, Clary. I still need to get Valentina to school."

I ate my cereal quickly then picked up my bag from the sofa as I headed out. Jon, Seb and Val were already in Jon's car.

"Angel, Clarissa. You take so long." Sebastian said, jokingly.

"Oh, hush." I replied, rolling my eyes.

We got to Val's school and I walked her to her school.

"Love you, hun. Bye."

"Bye, sis."

I got in the car. "All good?" Jon asked.

I nodded then he drove towards school.

The first three classes were sooo boring. I walked to the cafeteria beside Jordan and Simon.

"Wait, what do you have after lunch?" Simon asked.

"Art. I swear, I've already told you." I replied as we sat down at our usual table.

Then Jonathan sighed. "I've told you Simon. You can't date my sister."

Then Simon turned red with embarrassment.

I chuckled. "What?"

"Oh, he didn't…?"

"Really, Jonathan. You should stop jumping to conclusions." Sebastian said.

"Oh, as if you don't."

Then my phone buzzed. I knew it was Jace before I even looked.

"Um… I'm gonna buy some lunch." None of my friends knew about Jace. I knew that my brothers would go all protective mode, then interrogate me about him and then lecture me.

They all nodded and said okay.

I stood up and took my phone with me.

Jace: Hey, I have news. x

Me: What is it? x

I stepped forward in the line.

Jace: My parents called me. They have this really good business deal and we're moving! xx

Me: BTA! Really? Where? xx

Jace: Guess. xx

Me: Um… Italy? xx

Jace: Nope. It begins with A… ;) xx

Clary: Oh my God… Are you going to America?! I can probably drive by and visit you, then! xx

I picked up a tuna and sweetcorn sandwich and a bottle of lemonade.

Jace: Actually… I'm moving to New York! xx

I squealed out loud and got a few weird looks.

Me: HOLY FUDGE! OMG Jace!

Jace: Haha I don't doubt that you just squealed out loud Clary. xx

Me: You know me so well. I'll talk to you later. Tell me when you arrive, okay? xx

Jace: Okay, will do. Bye babe. xx

I put my phone in my front pocket since I got to the front of the line.

I paid for my food and walked back to my place, smiling.

"What's with the squealing?" Sebastian asked.

"Oh, nothing I just read something… about a celebrity."

"Oh, okay. By the way, there's a party at Jordan's house this Saturday."

"Alright, cool." I nodded.

I was so freaking excited to meet Jace. That I was smiling through the rest of the day.

JACE POV

I was sitting at my table during lunch with Will, Jessamine, Jem, Tessa the Lightwoods. Then I got a call from my parents. They were actually home for once (!)

"Hey, guys I have to take this." They all nodded and I went to step outside.

"Hello?" It was my mother's voice.

"Yeah, mum?"

"Jace, I'm sorry we have to tell you this in this way…" This made me worry. "we have to move."

"What? To where?"

"To New York. We got this amazing business deal there so we've got to move to New York."

"So, I have to say goodbye to my friends?"

"The Lightwoods are coming too. So not all of your close friends. I'm really sorry to drop this on you like this."

"It's um… It's okay, mum. I'll be fine. When do we leave?"

"The end of this week." She answered.

I sighed. "Okay, mum I've got to go."

"Alright. See you soon." Then I hung up.

I walked back into the dining hall.

I messaged Clary to tell her about the news. She seemed really happy and that made me really happy. In all honesty, I was excited to finally have a chance to see her and meet her in person. But I was slightly upset that I had to leave this life behind.

I told the news to everyone and they were all saying that I couldn't go or that they'll miss me and stuff like that.

After school, I took a shower, got dressed then went straight to my room to pack.

My phone buzzed and showed a message from Clary.

Clary: So… Are you ready to show me your face? ;) xx

Clary: Okay that sounded kinda creepy… xx

I chuckled. Then took a picture. I made sure that I didn't look horrible… oh wait. I could never look horrible since I'm stunningly attractive.

Me: Here… xx

Then I sent the picture.

Me: You're turn. xx

Clary: Wow, you look really good. ;) Just a second. xx

Clary sent a picture the screen said.

And wow… She was absolutely beautiful. She had this gorgeous smile and a positive aura about her. Her eyes weren't just green. They were piercing emeralds and her hair wasn't just red curls. It was ruby flames, literally.

Me: Clary… You are absolutely stunning. Why didn't you tell me? xx

Clary: Oh hush, no I'm not. xx

Me: Yes you are. I'm so excited to see you. xx

Clary: Yeah, ikr. Me too. xx

Me: Well, I have to go and pack. Talk soon, sugar. xx

Clary: Bye Jace xx

CLARY POV

It was Saturday night. Our parents were home so they could take care of Valentina.

I got dressed into these leather high waisted shorts and this red lacey corset type crop top. It was Maia who made me wear it, so that explains it. She also made me wear these five inch high 'booties' as Maia called them.

She was wearing skinny jeans and a yellow crop top that was a lot simpler that mine and a few bracelets. She was wearing sneakers.

She stood up when she say me and said, "By the Angel! You look amazing!"

I smiled. "Thanks. If only I could walk."

"Oh, you'll be fine."

"It's not fair that I'm wearing this and you're wearing that." I pointed out.

"Pshh I could never pull that off. Now come on, I'm sure the guys are waiting." I picked up my purse with my phone in and them Maia pulled me out of my room. I walked down the stairs thinking that walking in these heels weren't that bad.

Jonathan and Sebastian and Simon were already in the car. Maia and I stepped into the car.

"All good?" Jon asked.

"Yep." Maia and I replied.

We went into the house which was blaring out pop music. We all separated and I began to dance. After a bunch of songs, I went to get a drink. I knew that the drinks were spiked but I didn't really care much. I took a swig of the stuff. Then another then another and before I knew it I had already had five cups of the alcohol. I felt a buzz in my purse but ignored it.

I walked back to the dance floor and bumped into Simon.

"Hey!" I said loudly.

"Hey! We've been looking for you!"

"Oh, cool!" Then I began to walk away.

"Clary," Simon caught at my wrist. "We should get you home!"

"No! No, I don't wanna go home yet!" I yelled. "Two more songs! Please, Simon." I begged.

"Oh, alright. Fine."

I grinned them gave him a kiss on the cheeks. "Yay!"

Simon just stood there. Frozen.

My favourite rock song came on and I just started dancing to it, in the middle of a group of guys. I think they were in the football team…

Suddenly, a flash of gold got my attention. I walked towards it. I looked around then came face to face with a guy who was taller than me, even with these heels. He had these golden eyes and blonde hair. Who else has golden eyes and blonde hair? I wondered.

"Clary?" I've never seen this guy before and yet he knows my name… "Oh my god! It's you!" Then he gave me a hug. I hugged him back, just because. I wondered where my Dixie cup went…

"Who're you?" I asked as I pulled away.

"It's me. Jace." It only occurred to me that he had an accent. Hm… Jace.. Jace something. I know!

"Jace Herondale?" I asked.

"Yeah!"

"BTA! Awesome! You're here! Come dance with me!" I pulled him into the dance floor and began to dance with him.

Suddenly I felt hands on my hips and I looked back. It was just Jace and not some crazy drunk jock.

I smiled and began to grind on him. Normally I would do this but who cares?!

I began to get really tired…

JACE POV

Clary began to grind on me and I really didn't expect that. Once the song finished she turned to me.

"I'm really tired, Jace. Will you take me home?"

"Um.." I thought about how I'd be leaving Izzy, Alec, Will and Cecily here.. But then I thought of Clary. She looked exhausted and I couldn't help but feel the need to help her. "Yeah. of course."

She smiled. "Thanks."

I led her to the car that my parents got for me. It's like they had everything prepared.

"You're gonna have to lead the way, love."

"Okay."

We arrived at the front of her house. I checked the time. 1:46 Am. I looked over at Clary. She was fast asleep. I got out of the car. And went over to her side. I opened her door, unbuckled the seatbelt then I carried her bridal style. She had told me earlier that she had her house keys in her purse. I took them out then went inside, closing the door after me.

I took a wild guess on where her room was. I was right and placed her onto the bed. I removed her shoes then tucked her in. I was about to leave when she began to stir.

"Jace…" She said softly.

"Yeah?"

"Please stay with me." She asked.

I smiled. "Okay." I lay beside her on the bed after removing my shoes. Clary turned to me then suddenly kissed me. I knew that she was wasted and yet she tasted like strawberries… It must have been lip balm. She granted me entrance to her mouth without even being asked. I pulled away and peppered kisses down her neck and she began to moan. She removed my shirt and threw it aside. Clary ran her fingers down my torso and it made me shiver.

Next thing I knew Clary was only in her underwear and I was just wearing boxers. Clary was on top of me, sucking on my pulse point, undoubtedly giving me a hickey. After giving me about three, she pulled away.

"I'm really sleepy, Jace. I'm sorry."

I sat up. "Don' be sorry baby, here." I gave her my t-shirt.

She smiled and took it. Clary turned the other way and unclasped her bra, taking it off then putting my shirt on.

"Bras are uncomfortable to sleep in." She explained.

I nodded. She lay back down and put and arm around my stomach. I smiled then put my arm around her which caused her to lay on my chest.

"Clary, I love you."

"I love you too…" She mumbled then dozed off.

CLARY POV

I woke up with pretty much no memory of last night. I remember dancing, drinking and… gold?

I realised that I was lying on something hard but soft at the same time. I looked up and saw a guy in my bed. I was hugging him. I gasped loudly then moved back. Suddenly I was on the floor. Ouch. That hurt.

The guy looked over the bed. "Clary... Are you okay?"

I looked at him. He looked so familiar… It was Jace!

Then I felt it. The headache. Oh crap these hurt a lot more that I thought.

Jace opened his eyes then turned to me. "Hey," He leaned in for a kiss but I put a finger to his lips to stop him.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Well, I arrived in America last night then immediately got invited to a party along with my siblings and the Lightwoods. But if you mean in your bedroom, you invited me to bed. You were quite drunk last night so–"

My eyes widened. "You took advantage of me!?"

Then Jace's eyes widened. "Oh no. No, I could never do that to you. We just kissed then you began to take my clothes off and then you took off yours. But we didn't do that." He explained.

"Oh, okay. Well, what else happened?"

"You said something…" He trailed off.

"Which was…?"

"I have a question for you. Do you love me?"

I just lay there, staring at him. How did he….?

"Because I am in love with you. You told me you did last night but I wasn't sure if that was the alcohol or not…"

"Yes." I replied softly. "Yes I do."

He smiled. "Good to know."

"Um… You should probably go home. Your family might be looking for you."

"Right. Of course."

I walked to my wardrobe and found a nightgown. I removed Jace's shirt and put the nightgown on. I gave his shirt back to him and he got dressed.

"It's only seven, everyone will be asleep." I said.

He nodded and he put his shoes on. He stood up and gave me a brief kiss on the lips and was off.

I removed all my makeup then went back to sleep.

When I woke up it was 10 o'clock and Val was jumping up and down on a side of my bed.

"Wake up Clary! Wake up!" She yelled.

"Okay, hun. I'm up."

"Breakfast is ready!" She said then ran out the door.

I put my fluffy slippers on and went to the bathroom. I found some aspirin and took two of them then I walked down the stairs.

"Clary!" Jonathan and Sebastian both stood up and went to hug me. Soon I was crushed in between the two of them.

"Where were you last night?" Seb asked.

"Yeah. We were messaging you and calling you!" Jon added.

"Oh! I, um, got my own ride home. I couldn't find you guys so I just went home alone." I answered.

"So you're sure you're okay?" They both asked.

"I'm perfectly fine." I reply, thinking of Jace.

Just in case you didn't know the abbreviations...

Wuu2 - what you up to

Hbu - How bout you

Omw - On my way

Ttyl - Talk to you later

Bta - By the Angel

Ikr - I know right

So, how did you like this one? I know that I didn't put any thing about Izzy or all the other Lightwoods. I'm sorry. :(

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Love you all ~ Liz Ashley xxx