I still couldn't get a grip on reality. Jace kissed me-he actually KISSED me! What the hell was wrong with him? I barely knew him, did he not think that was a little too fast? okay,so I was more than attracted to him, but seriously, I was somewhat with Alec. even if he is gay, i had an image to uphold. After jace walked me home last night, I felt guilty heading to room. Issy was already asleep, which I was happy about. I wanted to talk to Alec so badly, but I knew jace would be there. I couldn't face either of them, not yet. I did everything in my power to avoid having to go to the Alphas house today, I even skipped out on the band vote. I told the guys I trusted their judgment and let them handle it. Now I'm working on our sorority invites with the girls. issy was already given hers and she accepted.

"Okay, I'm not sure if this is unorthodox of me, but I want to give that guy Magnus an invite," Maia says suddenly.

"I don't know about that," Tessa adds. "Clary? What do you think?"

"You guys can't be serious! Really-a guy?" Kaelie shrieks at us. We take in the opinions of all the ladies in the house, but us three actually control what happens.

I wasn't sure what to think. I did like what I seen in him, especially the way he charmed our dean. I jut knew there was more to him though, and he really did seem like he'd make a great friend.

"I'm going to go with yes," I say thoughtfully. Most of the girls' expressions looked indifferent, all except kaelie, who looked pissed. But what's done is done, that was the last of our invites and now all that was left was to see if the rushees would accept and show up to the party tonight.

"Okay ladies, time to get these out and prep for tonight. I'm calling a close to this meeting," I announce as I bang the gavel And hand the invites to the girls responsible for passing them on.

"So clary," issy says falling in step with me towards our room. "What are you planning on wearing tonight?"

"oh, you'll see."

as soon as we enter the room she gasps at the little black number laying across my bed."I thought we had to wear white?" She asks looking confused.

"Pledges wear white, the house members wear black," I explain to her.

"I never thought to join a sorority back in California, but I'm really wishing I had. This is going to be so fun! I don't think Alec will be able to keep his hands off of you in that!" She smiles and heads to the bathroom for a shower.

I sigh as I lay across my bed contemplating the events of last night again. It only made me more nervous for tonight because the alphas are suppose to show up for the party we are hosting. Of course it won't be until after their pledges who accepted their bids arrive at their place first.

"Clary, we need to talk!" Before I could sit up Alec bursts into the room with jace hot on his heels. I felt my face flare up in fear and embarrassment. What is he going to think? I don't want to let Alec down. He's my best friend, and I wanted to be here for him! Now he was probably pissed at me, and I didn't know how to react.

"Alec, please-"

"when did u plan to tell me?"

"It just happened,please just hear me out." I couldn't believe jace was just standing there not saying anything. What a jerk, and here I thought he was so sweet. when his eyes meet mine he slightly shakes his head which really throws me for a loop.

"why didn't you tell me that you were planning on pledging a guy?" Looking back at Alec now, i can see fear in his eyes. "A hot one at that," he whispers.

"Wait what?" I wasn't expecting that.

"Kaelie called seb freaking out, and of course she was on speaker so we all heard it."

"Oh, are they all upset?"

"actually no. He told her to keep an open mind. That it wasn't a big deal and to relax.". He lay next to where I was sitting as he spoke. Jace was leaning against my door that he was wise enough to close as soon as they first entered. We looked at each other and i could see a glint of humor in his eyes. Then we both turned to Alec who covered his eyes with an arm.

"Magnus Bane-he's in my all but one of my classes so faR. And a very big distraction for me. Now I have to deal with him here?" His question is rhetorical, but I respond anyway.

"Alec, it's going to be o-"

"you don't get it clary, you don't know what it's like to blush every time you look at someone. You haven't felt a physical attraction to someone who causes goosebumps to rise all over you just for being in the same room as them." he's looking at me and I know he's right, well he WAS right. I didn't know the feeling, at least until jace came along. "Who's his big sister?" I bit my bottom lip remembering what our dean said about allowing Magnus to pledge, her one request.

"I am," I said quietly. Alec groaned and threw a pillow over his head yelling into it.

"Alec, come on man. it won't be so bad. You saw how the guys reacted. They're not going to shun you because you like a guy," jace finally spoke up. "Maybe this will be good for you."

"He's not their president or team captain. They're going to get all weird around me, and probably want to kick me out!"

"Alec, we won't know for sure until we -" I started but was cut off.

"Clary, please. you know how hard this is for me." I was speechless. He was in such a denial that he didn't want to see things another way.

"I got an idea, why don't I pretend to be gay, and we can see how they would really treat a member that plays for the other team?"

alec looked at jace and then to me unsure how to respond. I wasn't sure either, I doubt they'd buy it but we won't know until we tried.

"I guess we could try that, but are you sure? What if you end up attracted to one of clarys sisters?" Alec asked accusingly.

" I only got my eyes on one IZI but she's taken, so I can't do anything about it right now. Plus this may score me some points with her," he says winking at me. Alec, who is oblivious to our interaction thinks about the offer jace has given him.

"Well, i guess it can't hurt to try," he says doubtfully.

"Well if we're going to go through with this then we have to tell issy," jace replies.

"Why?" I ask.

"She knows I'm not in any way into guys," he states.

"He'a right clary. Issy should know-"

"I should know what?" Issy askd exiting the bathroom.

I'm so sorry for the late update and the short chapter! Lots going on in life! I will try to update another as soon as I can. I hope u enjoyed it! XO 😁