Hey readers! So, I'm really sorry for making you all wait so long for the last chapter! I hope me updating 2x in one week will make up for it! Also, I just want to put this out there-in my stories I seem to have spelled Isabelle's nickname incorrectly, or rather incorrectly from the way it is in the book…..I'm sorry about this. My daughter's name is Isabelle, and was named after a family member of mine who's passed away many years ago. We spell their nicknames as ISSY instead of IZZY- so naturally when I began my stories, I put the name in here my way; so I'm sorry for the incorrect spelling, in relation to the books. I'm going to continue to spell it that way because I've already started out with it, but if you'd like me to change it to the way the book has it, just review or PM me! Again, my apologies! Please enjoy this chapter! XO
CH 5
"Issy, we need to talk about something," I start to say.
"Maybe you should sit down," suggested Alec.
She eyed us warily and sat down on the window bench.
"Are you two breaking up?" She asks with a sadness in her eyes that makes me want to hug her.
"Well, actually-"
"Oh gosh Alec," she puts her hands over her mouth in a praying motion as she says breathily.
"Issy, it's not like that. Clary and I technically broke up awhile ago."
"Hold the phone, what are you talking about?"
"We were never together after the spring of our freshman year, but only pretended to be."
"Why would you-how could you? You've both been lying to all this time?" her voice starts to rise.
"Please, just listen-"
"And you, how could you do this Clary? I know we weren't as close as we once were, but this is low even for you! Was it for popularity? Because as far as I can see, it seems like you're using my brother-" she stood up pointing at me with a glare that makes me want to crawl under my bed.
"Isabelle Sophia Lightwood! Calm down, and sit down! Hear me out okay?" Alec moved to stand in front of her.
"Or were you using her? Which is it? I thought I knew you Alec, I didn't think you-"
"Isabelle, I'm gay," he harshly whispered at her.
She fell silent, staring at her brother with wide eyes. She gave me a quick apologetic glance before she wrapped her arms around Alec apologizing over and over for her accusations. Alec finally got her to sit down and quietly explained it all to her. I wasn't sure what her reaction to the news would have been, but speechless was the last thing on my mind.
"Alec, why would you do this? You do know that being gay is not a big thing anymore right? We don't live in the old days, you shouldn't do this to yourself."
"Issy, you don't understand."
"No Alec I don't. Why would you do this? Clary, I appreciate you being there for him, but if you really wanted to be a good friend you wouldn't allow him to live in hiding like this. Alec, it is nothing to be ashamed of!"
"Well, that's another thing we wanted to discuss," Jace spoke for the first time since Issy came into the room.
"Don't even tell me you're-"
"No, I'm not. But I-we want to help Alec by showing him that his brothers won't think any less of him for his sexuality."
"How do you plan on doing that?" she asks confused.
"I'm going to be gay for a day, or for however long it takes for Alec to see that he doesn't have to hide himself."
"And how is that supposed to work in his favor?"
"Well, when he sees that the guys still accept me, it will be easier for him to come out to them. At least we're hoping it will be."
"Ooookaaay, but I don't think that's wise. You're already lying, don't you think a lie on top of a lie would make them doubt you even more so?"
"She's got a point guys," I agree with Issy. The house wouldn't appreciate being lied to, especially from their president. "Why don't we just see how they react with Magnus? I'm sure some are bound to be uncomfortable, but I know for a fact they'll be accepting." I actually wasn't sure, but I don't know what else I can say to him.
"Wait, I got it. Why don't you just tell the truth?" Issy says sarcastically.
"Alec, if we have to, we can just tell the everyth-"
"No, Clary. If I'm going to come out, I'm leaving our relationship out of it. No need to take you down with me. We will however, have to stage a break up."
"Alec-"
"No, Jace. I appreciate your offer, but I can't do that to you or my brothers. If they don't understand then so be it."
"Well we could just say you found yourself attracted to Magnus, and realized that you've been forcing yourself to stay with Clary in denial…." Issy suggested.
"I think we could do that, but can we wait this out? I at least want to get to know Magnus before I throw him in to anything. He may not even be attracted me, and if he isn't then oh well. I am still going to tell them, but later. And thank you both so much for understanding, I don't think I could go through with this without your support."
The three of them go in for a group hug, and all I can do is smile at them. I feel slightly guilty because I'm pretty relieved of the outcome. I was happy his brother and sister were here to support him in a time like this, I only wish they were here much sooner. Or maybe I don't….who am I kidding, this whole debacle was more confusing than a rubix cube.
"Clary, get over here!" Issy says smiling at me as I make my way over to their group hug. Jace and Alec gather me in their free arms and squish me into the middle. "Thank you Clary, for being here for Alec when we couldn't. I'm sorry I jumped to conclusions."
"It's fine. And you are more than welcome."
*Time jump*
Arrival of the Pledges….
After Alec and Jace left to get ready for the party, Issy offered to do my hair and makeup for our own. We spent the day getting ready and dolling each other up, along with Maia and Tessa. I informed Issy that Tessa would be playing the role of her big sister because the dean requested me to take Magnus under my wing, and she was completely okay with it. We were now downstairs awaiting our arrivals, and I could feel my nerves on edge.
"They're here, they're here!" Aline shrieked.
"Okay ladies. In your positions please," I said calmly.
"Clary," Kaelie whispered. "I want to apologize, I shouldn't have reacted that way this morning." I wasn't sure if I could believe her, but I give her the benefit of the doubt.
"It's alright, but you're going to have to prove yourself on this, okay?" she smiles slightly and nods before taking her stand along the wall of the foyer with all the other girls. Tessa stood and the front step of our stairs, and I was behind her four steps up. Issy had left when we were done getting ready, so she could arrive along with the other pledges. Maia stood at the front door waiting for them to ring the bell and allow them entry.
Chimes of the doorbell.
"Welcome to Iota Zeta Iota, my name's Maia," she says kindly as she swings the door wide open. "Please come in and announce yourself. Your 'big sister' will approach you with your pledge sash after you say your name."
They begin to file in one by one and I realize that Issy or Magnus aren't amongst them; all of the other invites were here. A series of introductions begin to go around as Maia looks at me and begins to shut the door.
"Wait! So sorry we're late, we had a fashion crisis," Issy says rushing into the foyer with a very handsome Magnus right behind her. He screamed sexy, in his white suit and snakeskin shoes. He was pretty tall, and his black hair slightly sparkled as he turned his head. Underneath his white blazer he wore a white silk shirt that was left unbuttoned enough to reveal his muscular chest. If he wasn't gay, I'd definitely find myself attracted to him. "I'm Isabelle Lightwood," she says waving to everyone.
"It's fine, we're glad you showed up," Tessa says smiling at Issy as she places her big sister sash over her head.
"I'm Magnus Bane, pleasure to meet you all," he says with his silky voice. I make my way over to him while I stare into his beautiful eyes that look more green than yellow today and when he sees my sash, he breaks into a huge grin that reveals a dimple in his left cheek.
"Welcome to IZI Magnus, I'm Clary. I look forward to our journey of you becoming part of our sisterhood." Even though I'm in 6 inch platform wedges, he still has to lean down for me to place the sash over his head. I take a step back and admire the bedazzled black sash that read's Clary's Little Brother with our Greek letters tagged before and after the words. All of the girls around us stared at him in awe, and looked as though they were undressing him with their eyes. He gave me a slight bow of his head and did the same to the group of ladies behind me.
"Okay ladies, please follow me to the back patio for cocktails and meet and greets," I announce making my way to the back of the house.
The introductions went very smoothly, and we all sat around chatting until the Alphas made their grand entrance. Their pledges were in tuxedos, while they dressed casual. And instead of using the front entrance of the house, they came in from the side yards as if they owned the place. Our pledges looked quite shocked at their entrance, not expecting it to be as rowdy as it was. They soon relaxed when we all started to laugh and Maia turned up the music and began to DJ. Before we knew it our party was in full swing, and we were introducing our pledges to each other over the loud music.
"Oh my gosh, I didn't know our house partied like this!" Magnus shrieked happily.
"Well, get used to it. I believe you won't have a problem passing our exam and becoming an actual IZI sister," I said loudly over the music.
"Clary, thank you for this chance, I promise to try my best to not let you down. Hey do you-" he stopped as he looked behind me. His confident posture slightly changed to one of shyness. His cheeks blushed before he started talking to me again. "I'm gonna go get us a drink!" he shouted before walking away towards our outdoor wet bar. I was still confused by his sudden change in personality as two strong arms encase me against their chest.
"Where's he going?" Alec said against my ear. I knew we still had to keep up appearances, but it isn't as comfortable as it once was unfortunately. I turn in his arms to face him and place my hands on his chest.
"I dunno, we were talking and he had a thirst that he suddenly needed quenched, I guess."
"You guys wanna get a room?" Jace says with a half smile playing on his lips. I could see in his eyes that he wanted to be the one holding me, and I have to admit that I more than want it to be him too. I take in his tux and my breathing catches in my throat. I'm starting to think that I have a thing for guys in suits because I can't even remember my name right now. "Just kidding Clary, breathe will you?" So he noticed my reaction, but apparently and thankfully misunderstood it.
"You clean up nicely Jace," I try to sound calm, but I could feel my ears burning with embarrassment for staring at him.
"Wish I could say the same for you, but you are always divine, aren't you?" he says as he winks at me and before I have time to react, the noise of feedback blares throughout the yard.
"Hey, how's everyone doing tonight?" Simon says into the microphone. He gets a lot of cheering and screaming from the crowd in response. "Alright so as you know, we held auditions for a new member last night at O'Malley's and today we tallied all of our votes!" There were more hoots and hollers as he raised an envelope in the air to show the crowd. "Can we please have our very own Clary Fray up here to do the honors?" I'm gonna kill him, and by the look of fear in his eyes, he knows it. I may perform for my fellow students, but I do not like being summoned to the stage.
I walk through the crowd as they move out of the way for me and as soon as I reach the stage Alec lifts me up effortlessly by my waist. I grab hold of Simon's hand for balance, and he mouths an I'm sorry as he hands me the envelope.
"Alright, are you all ready for this?" I announce as they start chanting the names of the guys who were in the vote. The majority were yelling out Jace's name of course. "I hope the winner knows the song we're about to do! Because…." I pause opening the envelope, "Jace, you're leading us!" With the uproar of noise we had, you'd have thought there was an actual super star here. They all clear a path for him to get to the stage and he leaps on it with ease. "You ready to perform SecondHand Serenade's, Animal?" I ask still speaking into the microphone.
"I'm yours to command!" I replies smiling at me.
He performs the song with ease, and the band and I join during the chorus and runs as usual. The crowd went crazy for him, his voice was amazing, and he knew every damn word as if he'd written it himself. After the performance, Maia and Jordan continued to DJ the party and everyone went back to dancing.
"So, seeing as we're in the band together, I'm assuming we will be spending quite a bit of time together?" Jace says in my ear as the guys descend the 6 stage steps that there were.
"Actually, no. Only once a week, unless we have a party than its 2x a week," I reply smugly.
"I want to kiss that smirk off your face so badly right now." I can't help but blush at his comment because it reminds me of his soft lips on mine the night before.
"I need to go find Alec," I blurt unsure of how I'm supposed to respond to him.
"Well I'll go with you, seeing as he's my big brother. Hey where's your little sis?"
"I think I'm going to call him my little brother, just cause he's gay doesn't make him a girl," I reply to him. "Look he's right over there." I point out Magnus and see Jace's eyes widen.
"Oh wow, between Alec and me, I didn't think anyone else could compete in the looks department. He's definitely not what I expected," he was still staring at Magnus as he spoke.
"Hmm, maybe you guys should vie for his affections," I suggest elbowing his ribs.
"I don't want his affections, nor anyone else's here."
"Oh, that's too bad." I pout playfully. "And there's so much potential surrounding us. You'd have your pick of the litter."
"I already have my sights set on only one lady here. Her affection is the only one that matters to me," he smiles softly as my hearts threatens to stop beating. I remind myself to inhale than exhale and turn away abruptly.
"Well I hope she doesn't let you down," I say as I walk towards Alec leaving Jace to follow me a few steps behind.
"Hey, come here, I want to introduce you to my little brother!" I shout to him as soon as I get in hearing distance. I grab his hand and pull him to where Magnus is standing. Surprisingly, he wasn't with any of the sorority sisters, but surrounded by our band and some of the other Alphas.
"Hey boys, I see you've met Magnus," I say entering the middle of their circle. "Magnus, this is Alec Lightwood, my boyfriend." I gesture towards Alec who looks a little uncomfortable and when I turn back to Magnus his face seems to have visibly paled.
"Oh, you're boyfriend. I had no idea he was-you were with someone," he stutters a little with his voice slightly shaky. "Pleasure to meet you, Alec," he bows his head to him.
"We were just telling Magnus here that he should have rushed for our house," Meliorn announced.
"Well I like to surround myself with beautiful women; it enhances my own beauty," Magnus joked. The guys were so comfortable with him and it made me wish Alec would just come out already. We stood there a little while longer while they all joked and got to know each other.
As the party died down, the pledges all cleaned up the mess around the yard. Well they did as best they could seeing as they were all pretty drunk. When they were done Alec and I along with Issy and Jace walked them all back to their dorms. The pledges weren't allowed to room in the house until after exams, so until then we, as presidents, were responsible to make sure they got to their current homes (dorms) safely. Issy and Jace came along for the fun of it and because they were staying with Alec and me anyway.
"I'd say tonight was a success?" Alec asked as soon as we began to head back to Greek Row after dropping off the last pledge.
"You bet," I reply.
"Are all the parties like tonight?" Issy asked.
"No-they're bigger. Tonight was just our 2 houses, our other parties consist of a majority of Greek Row."
Jace lets out a low whistle.
"Wow….this is going to be amazing isn't it?"
"It's been fun so far, right Clary?"
"More than you know."
"You guys wanna race back?" Jace cuts in.
"Have you not seen our shoes?" Issy looks at him as if he grew another head.
"I'm with Issy on this one, my feet are starting to ache."
"Alec, want to?"
"I can't leave them behind."
"We don't have to..You and me, with them on our backs."
"You're on….but I get Issy, no offense Clary, but your fear of heights nearly caused me to pass out the last time I gave you a piggy back ride," Ales says laughing.
"Wow, what a gentleman. Thanks Alec."
"Alright get on ladies."
Alec and Jace crouch in front of us and we climb on. After the mark, set, go, we're shrilling with laughter as they race back to our houses.
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