Scarred for Life

Chapter 10!

Yay! Happy 10th chapter anniversary! I want to thank all of you who have reviewed, followed, and favorite because you inspired me to keep writing this! I want to give a shout out to XOMGX for being my 100th reviewer!

Jace P.O.V

I was talking to Alec about different ways to decapitate a demon when I heard heels clicking on the hardwood floors. I looked up and was instantly rendered speechless. I always knew Rebecca was pretty, but tonight she looked gorgeous! She wore a tight, short black dress that made her small curves look more pronounced, and her red heels made it look like her legs were 6 feet long.

I was brought back into focus as I heard the bloodsucker screaming at Rebecca. "You'll have dirty men grabbing at you all night! You need to change right now!"

At his comment, I was instantly on my guard. I wasn't going to let any scum bags touch my girl. My girl? Where the hell did that come from, Wayland? Rebecca was in no way yours. But after tonight she might be. I slowly looked over Rebecca again and, this time, she caught me looking and blushed.

I separated myself from the wall and walked over to her. "I like it." I directed my comment back at the bloodsucker. "And don't you worry Simon; no dirty men will be getting their hands on Rebecca under my watch. Let's go, the cabs here."

I waited until everyone but Rebecca and I filed out of Institute before leaning towards her ear and whispering, "Killer skirt. Deadly legs." To prevent myself from throwing her against the wall and kissing her, I turned on my heel and walked out the door.

It would be a great night.

Clary P.O.V

Finally managing to get a hold of myself, I ran out the front door. It wasn't an easy thing to do, considering I was wearing heels, but I managed to make it to the old, yellow taxi without stumbling. When I slid into the cab, I found myself pressed up against Jace. I breathed in deeply, trying to calm my nerves, and found myself breathing in the most intoxicating scent ever. If I didn't know any better, I'd say it was sunshine.

Oh no, I think I'm going to pass out.

Jace looked over and saw that I was acting weird. "Are you ok?"

"Yep. I'm just claustrophobic." I lied.

"You're a Shadowhunter, but you're scared of small spaces. How does that work out?"

"I pretend my fear doesn't exist. I push it down and pretend that it's insignificant." When I looked up into his eyes, I saw respect.

.o.O.o.

When we arrived at the club, there was a line a mile long. I got out and started walking towards the back of the line, when Jace grabbed my arm. "Whoa Becca, where do you think you're going?"

I got a little confused. "I'm going to the back of the line, like a normal person."

Jace chuckled, "We aren't normal." He threw his arm around my shoulder and walked towards the front door, where everyone else was already waiting for us. Resisting the urge to shiver from Jace's touch, I followed everyone inside.

The club was packed! Everywhere I looked there were people dressed in scantily clad, leather outfits grinding up against each other. Wanting to avoid the crowd as much as possible, I went over to the bar. I sat down and the bartender came over to get me a drink. He looked familiar. He had black hair, piercing black eyes, and pale, smooth skin. "What can I get you?" He asked while giving me a charming smile.

"Just a coke, please." He quickly got my drink and brought it back to me.

"What's your name?"

"Rebecca, what's yours?"

"Sebastian. Do you come to Pandemonium often?"

"Nope," I said, popping the 'p', "I just got to New York about a week ago."

"Where'd you live before?"

I was starting to get a little uncomfortable with all the questions. It didn't sound like he was just asking me, it sounded like he wanted information. I was looking for an escape when Jace came over to me. "There you are! I was looking all over for you! Who's this?" He turned an icy gaze onto Sebastian.

"I'm Sebastian Verlac, nice to meet you."

"I'm Jace and I would say that it's nice to meet you, but it's not."

"Sorry bro, I didn't know she was taken." Sebastian looked calm on the outside, but I could see something like fury brewing in his pitch black eyes.

"Well now you know." Jace gave Sebastian a tight smile, then came and whispered in my ear. "You wanna go dance?" I quickly nodded yes, eager to escape Sebastian, and took Jace's outstretched hand.

He led me into the center of the dance floor and put his hands on my hips. My put my hands on his chest and leaned forward into him. "I saw you at the bar. You looked like you needed help so, being the amazing person that I am, decided to come save you."

The music was loud and Jace had had to press his lips against my ear so that I could hear him. His lips were still on my ear and all the sarcastic comments that were on the tip of my tongue vanished. I managed to choke out "Thank you," while focusing on not fainting.

A slow song started and Jace wrapped his arms around my waist, while I brought my arms up and wrapped them around his neck. What are you doing Clary?! You can't seriously fall for him! He swore he would kill you! You will be destroyed when he finds out. Stop yourself before you get in too deep!

I swept that voice to the back of my mind as Jace lifted my chin up. "Rebecca, I have something I want to tell you. Ever since you came to the Institute, I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. Your sweet, witty, and can kick my ass in a fight. I want to give us a shot."

Whatever I had expected him to say, that wasn't it. This wasn't the sarcastic, douche- bag, Jace I'd gotten to know over the past week. I wanted to be with him so bad, but I knew it was wrong. It would end up hurting both of us in the end. "Rebecca, please say something." I looked up at Jace and saw his usually guarded eyes, completely open. I saw the desire, the sincerity, and the hope. I also saw the sadness and anger that had become permanent ever since what happened with Michael.

"I don't know Jace. I want you, so much, and I want to give it a try, but-"

I was cut off by Jace's lips pressing against mine. It was forceful and passionate, loving and rough. When I didn't pull away, he put his hands on the back of my neck and deepened the kiss.

We kissed and kissed until we both had to come up for air. He pulled me into a hug and I closed my eyes relishing the moment. I opened my eyes and looked over Jace's shoulder.

That's where I saw him.

He beckoned me with his hand and started walking towards a room labeled No Admittance. Knowing I had no choice but to follow him, I told Jace I had to go to the bathroom and stalked off towards the back room.

Jace P.O.V

I finally admitted how I felt about Rebecca. I had told her how I felt and kissed her!

Now she was walking away from me?

I don't understand. She told me she wanted me too. She kissed me back, and then she left. My body still burned with the inferno Rebecca had set. I didn't realize just how much I wanted to kiss her, until I had.

I watched Rebecca walk away from me and slip into the storage closet. Why is she going in there? Usually couples only went in there to make-out. I saw another familiar figure slip in after Rebecca and my body was instantly ready to kill.

Why the hell was Sebastian following Rebecca into a storage closet?

And since when did I ask so many questions?

With the grace and quietness of a cheetah, I followed after them.

Clary P.O.V

It took my eyes a second to adjust after I stepped into the storage room. All around me various cables and speakers littered the floor, but I was only concerned with the man standing directly in front of me.

"Hello Valentine, to what do I owe this great pleasure?" I was extremely proud of myself when my voice came out sounding strong and clear.

Valentine scowled. "You know very well that you may only call me father, Clarissa."

I faked an innocent expression, "You want me to lie to you? You know very well that you stopped being my father a long time ago." I heard the door close behind me, but didn't bother to turn around.

"Maybe you should take a few manner lessons from your brother. He is such a good child."

I still didn't turn around and faked a shocked tone. "Jonathon, did your demon friends finally decide you were too damned for even them to hang around?" When I did turn around, I was shocked.

"Sebastian?"

MWAHAHAHAHA, another cliffy! I'm sorry; they're just way too much fun to write! I want to give credit to CescaHerondaleMorgenstern13 for the Valentine/Jonathon/Pandemonium idea. I loved your idea!

Tell me what you thought about Jace. Was he too soft? Do you want me to make him more arrogant in the future chapters?

Happy 10 chapter anniversary!

Ciao!

ByTheAngel99