Clary's POV
"Come on Simon," I plead to my best friend for what feels like the millionth time this month. "Just ask her out already! I heard from Magnus that she likes you!
"You don't know for sure, plus what if she turns me down? I would be humiliated!" Simon mumbled.
Simon really just needs to go talk to Isabelle! He has liked her for months now but can't gain the courage to do anything about it. Honestly, I am surprised Izzy doesn't have a boyfriend yet. She broke up with her two-timer of a boyfriend Meliorn months ago. With her long dark hair, she is beautiful. Man, I wish I was her; she could get anybody in this school if she wanted, but she decides to wait for my best friend. She is popular, but not stuck up like the rest of them. Izzy is really sweet and down to earth. Totally opposite from her big-headed brother Jace Lightwood. Jace is easily the most popular guy in the school and best looking. However, with his blonde hair and good looks, came arrogance and selfishness. As long as I remember Jace and I haven't gotten along. Actually we have been at each other's throats since the age of 5.
As Simon and I walk into our second hour french class, I realized something was off. "Simon," I ask, "Where is everybody?" Usually we are the last into the classroom on account of neither of us have a first hour class, so we get to school right as first ends. But today there is nobody in class yet.
"I have no clue Clary, but I have a feeling we will know soon." Simon informs me. Sure enough, just as he says that Jace and Izzy stomp in looking irritated with each other. Izzy makes her way towards Simon and me
"What happened? Where is everybody?" Simon and I question at the same time.
"Will, Jem, and Tessa got into another argument." Izzy sighs, "Apparently Tessa cheated on Jem with Will. And because they are guys Will and Jem got into a fight. I made Jace break it up but he broke his phone in the process so he's blaming me for it naturally..." I feel bad for Izzy because I know how much her and her brother fight so I try to comfort her and I change the subject.
"So Izz are we still on for movies and food this Saturday?" I've been so excited for this weekend nothing can change that. I have been needing time away from the house lately, especially with all the wedding planning for Luke and my mother's wedding.
"Of course Clar! Plus my mother said you could stay for the weekend." Izz exclaims. God I hate when she calls me that but I fake a smile anyways.
"Who's all going this time?" Simon finally cuts in.
"Well... About that, looks like besides You, Simon, Alec, Magnus, and Me. Mom is making me bring Jace along." Izzy mumbles. WHAT?! This totally ruins it! Maybe I should change my thought from earlier; someone can ruin this weekend for me.
"It's all good Izz," I lie, "I would love to spend the weekend over there! I can't wait to meet your little brother Max! Saturday will be amazing." I hope. I look over at Jace and see him trying to fix his unfixable phone.
"Hey Mr. Grumpy Pants, looks like somebody woke up on the wrong side of his throne this morning." I tease.
"It's not my fault your idiot friend made me break my phone." Jace retorts
"Hey! That friend is your sister. She didn't make you break your phone; you did that all by yourself."
"In the first place, I didn't even want to step in. I thought the fight was just getting good. Plus, they would never seriously do too bad of damage to each other because they are best friends." Jace rudely comments. Seriously, how can this douche be twins with Izzy? They are not at all alike.
"Wow..." I start but soon interrupted with Mr. Hodge, our French teacher.
"Class," Mr. Hodge interrupts "I have some huge news to share with you today." God, he always has 'huge' news to share with us, usually it's about starting a new chapter or something big has happened in France. But today feels different.
I guess this means class is starting. As the rest of the class hurry in, the four of us take our usual seat. Simon and Izzy sit on either side of me and Jace sits directly behind. I swear he sits there just to piss me off.
Jace's POV
"Hodge, what is this about?" I ask. But like usual he doesn't answer me. He makes his way around the room passing out forms. I take a closer look and see it's a permission form for a trip to France! France! This whole class is going to FRANCE! OH MY GOD!
Now class," Hodge calls, "Since you are my Advanced French 2 Class, in second semester this whole class will be taking a trip to France where you will learn the customs of the people and see their defying sights. But as usual there are rules you have to abide by to make the trip…" Hodge continues talking but like always I lose tack in my own thoughts.
One whole week with Clary in the most romantic place on earth. Now all I have to do is get that stubborn cutie to agree to be my girlfriend. That will be tricky considering how she hates me. But the movie and dinner thing on Saturday will be a good start. I just don't want to make it too obvious.