Chapter 4

IZZY'S POV

Izzy was still in her room, she hadn't left since last night. Clary and Jace had knocked on her door this morning, asking if she wanted to go see Alec and Magnus with them, she had told them she had a headache. She knew they would see right through it, they all knew that all she needed for a headache was a rune or two. But they understood she wanted space, and they respected her privacy enough not to ask questions.

So instead she had sat in her room by herself all day, it was about lunch time now and she hadn't had dinner or breakfast so her stomach was empty and she felt sick. She thought she should get something to eat before she died up in her room so she walked over to the mirror, cheeking her appearance before she left the room. She didn't really care about what she was wearing, but she had been crying and she didn't want that to be obvious, so with a quick cover up she walked to the door and headed to the kitchen.

MAGNUS' POV

After Clary had applied the rune to Alec's chest he had began to feel much better and the minute Clary and Jace shut the door, Alec made that very clear. They had not moved from there comfortable position on the couch. Alec had wanted to sit up, he found it a bit awkward, but Magnus had tightened his grip around Alec's chest every time he tried to move.

He was glad now that he hadn't moved.

The minute the door had closed, Alec turned back around to face his partner. "Hey, I love you." He whispered to Magnus, he felt himself blush and quickly hid his face in the Warlocks chest again. He felt Magnus chuckle, Magnus thought it was cute that even now he blushed at all the lovey dovey stuff.

"I love you to Baby." He replied. Alec's heart raced every time he heard him say that.

Alec –still covered by the blankets- pulled his hands up to the ribbon holding his lovers silk dressing gown closed. He gently untied the bow, slipping his hands inside and gently tracing his hand over Magnus' flat stomach. He felt Magnus shiver and he smiled. "Feeling better?" Alec could practically hear the smile on Magnus' lips. Alec leaned forward placing a light kiss on Magnus' chest. "Yep," he mumbled from beneath another kiss. "Good!" Magnus replied and before Alec even knew what was going on Magnus was on top of him. His lips curved crookedly at the corners and his eyes seemed to shine wickedly. Alec smiled and let out a quick laugh before pulling Magnus down on top of him.

JACE'S POV

"Jace, I'm hungry…" Clary whined. She was lying on top of him, their legs twisted together. They were on Jace's bed. Jace's body shook lightly, he was laughing. "Well, lets get something to eat then." He said as he lifted his arms from Clary's small body. Clary rolled off his body onto the matrass next to him. He sat up and pulled on his sweater, before turning to help Clary to her feet. Instead of grabbing his hand as he offered it, she held both her hands up in the air. "I'm lazy." She said with a smile on her face. Jace's smile widened, "Yes you are." He agreed.

Clary climbed onto his back and he looped his arms around her legs, he gently chucked her up to get her in place before heading towards the door, Clary sitting comfortably on his back.

ISABELLE'S POV

Isabelle sat in the kitchen by her self, she had made a chicken and salad sandwich and now she sat looking at it. She was just about to get a glass of water when she heard Jace and Clary walk in.

"Hey Izzy," Jace called as he lowered Clary to the ground. She was so tinny, Izzy envied her petit figure.

"Hey Isabelle," Clary waved her tinny hand, Isabelle always thought it was the funniest sight to see Clary's little hands in Jace's huge hands.

Isabelle faked a smile, "Hey guys." She replied. "What have you been up to today? We haven't heard anything from you, your normally so annoying." Jace was joking, she knew that, but it still grated on her nerves. "I was tired, I decided to sleep in." she replied in a measured tone. "Oh, well maybe you should have slept for longer, you look like crap." Isabelle's eyes narrowed, 'I will not get angry, I will not get angry,' she repeated this over and over in her head. "Jace!" she heard Clary's surprised little voice followed by a thud and Jace's "Ouch." Isabelle smiled at this. "What did I do?" he asked sounding surprised, Izzy knew what his face would look like, he would have that whole, innocent thing going on, and you would believe him innocent if it weren't for the slight curl at the edge of his mouth. "Leave." She heard Clary order. "But I'm hungry." Jace wined. "I'll bring you up a sandwich." The anger in Clary's voice, though half hearted, was still pretty scary.

"Fine!" Jace sounded like a 12 year old that had just been sent to the naughty corner. When Isabelle heard the door close she looked up from her still untouched sandwich. Clary was making her way over to sit on the stool opposite Izzy.

JACE'S POV

As Jace made his way back up to his bedroom he felt his pocket vibrate. He pulled out his phone and flipped it open to look at the screen, it was Simon. "Hey Vampire," he said politely. "Hey smart ass." Simon replied. Jace laughed, "Why are you calling me? Do you want to talk to Clary? Cause she isn't here right now, she is talking to Isabelle." Simon sighed, "Always so polite and friendly." Simon was sarcastic, "No I wanted to talk to you." Jace was confused, "Well… Talk."

CLARY'S POV

Clary had noticed last night that there was something off with Isabelle, but she had selfishly ignored it, to preoccupied with worrying about Alec, and latter preoccupied with Jace. She sat down next to Izzy, "Hey." She said lamely, and then bit her lip feeling stupid. "Hey," Isabelle replied. Clary racked her brain for the right words, "So, are you okay? I mean, I know you probably don't want to talk to me about it, but Simon's away at the meeting so I thought if you do… well you can talk to me if you like?" Isabelle smiled weakly and turned to look at Clary, "Thanks," she sighed, "It's just," she looked down at her hands. "Promise you won't tell?" Clary nodded.

"I just get jealous of all you guys, you know… I mean, you have Jace, and the two of you are so, in love, and then Alec has Magnus and they are inseparable. I just want what you guys have. I want a guy to fall in love with me, no stupid bloody lust involved." She was really upset Clary thought, she had been completely taken of guard. Isabelle was Jealous, but she is so stunning. Clary closed her mouth before Isabelle noticed. "This probably won't mean much, but look at yourself Izzy, you are beautiful," Isabelle's lips curled at the corners. "I mean, any guy would be mad not to want you." A tear fell from Isabelle's eyes and she scrubbed madly at her cheeks.

"But that's just the thing Clary. They want me, they say they love me then when they have what they want they leave me. I want a boy to need me, to love and care for me." She began to sob. Clary moved in and placed a hand on her back, she had no idea what to say. "Hey," she said softly, "Simon cares about you." Isabelle shrugged. "Simon loves you. He always has." Clary was taken of guard again. "No," she said. "I mean, he did love me. Everyone knows that. But he has moved on now, all he ever talks to me about these days is you. I don't think he has brought up Dungeons and dragons in months. If you are feeling as though he doesn't care, maybe you should talk to him; he does love you…" Isabelle nodded. "He is just never here anymore, he is always away at those stupid meetings." She had stopped crying now but her voice was still weak. "That will pass, trust me. Look he comes home tomorrow, talk to him okay? And me and Jace don't have to go back up to the room, we can stay down here with you if you like?" Izzy shook her head. "No, that's fine, you go…" Clary nodded and stood to make Jace a sandwich. She didn't bother getting any of the freshly cut salads or meat, instead she reached for the peanut butter and jam, with in seconds she had two sandwiches placed neatly on a plate and cut in triangles. "I'll talk to you latter okay Izzy?" Isabelle just nodded, Clary turned to walk out of the door when she heard Isabelle, "Hey Clary," Clary turned back around and raised her eyebrows curiously, "Thanks," Isabelle said before standing and walking over towards the bin. Clary smiled, quietly to herself then walked back up to Jace's bedroom, sandwich in hand.