Chapter 3:
Hey, Guys! Sorry for taking a while to update. I'm glad you guys liked the first and the second chapter. Please remember that I do not own the characters except for Jace's little brother Jake and the plot of the story.
Here is what happened Last time on Saving Clary:
"Come on Clary, you have to remember me. Best friends in fifth grade back in New York. How could you ever forget me?" I questioned her.
She turned back to me and mouthed Jace to me. I nodded and smiled. She launched at lightning speed into my open arms and hugged me as tight as she could. I must say she although her attitude took a major change. The one thing I missed the most was her hugs.
I knew I remembered him from somewhere. I just couldn't put him to a place. I was so excited that I was finally able to see him again after all these years. I guess there is hope for me in this new school. A friend who can help me, a teacher who would provide anything I need. Maybe all of us together can break the evil that has dawned on me.
Jace POV:
I finally told Clary that I knew her. Yes, I feel bad that I acted like an ass when we "first met" her at California High. I want us to be able to be the friends we were like back in fifth grade, but something tells me there is something wrong, and I know she won't tell me what it is. Although I have noticed all she wears are long sleeves and Jeans. I wonder why?
Clary POV:
I can't believe Jace is here after all of this time I thought I would never see him again. I also can't believe that I just jumped into his arms. I need to be more careful, he could find out what my father has done to me. Mr. Garroway has been nice enough to give us a free period today. So writing in my journal it is.
"Dear Journal,
Jace is back! I haven't seen him in years and I am glad I am finally able to reconnect with him. Although there is one problem, the fact that I don't talk any more might make Jace suspicious. Jace already looks like he is thinking why I am in Jeans and a Long sleeve when it is almost eighty degrees outside. My father hasn't done anything major to me as well since Monday night. Either he was too drunk to notice I was there or he didn't give a crap about me this week. I am starving, even though he hasn't beaten me this week, he refuses to feed me. I am barely 110 pounds. I know I am not healthy, and I am sneaking food whenever I can get it. I can't believe Mr. Garroway knew my mother. I need to find her lawyer and read her will. I want to see what she says about him. Maybe if I am lucky I won't have to live with him anymore. Just thinking this puts a smile on my face. I want to talk to Jace eventually but I am scared to death that my "father" will do something to him and or me. Well, the period is almost over, so bye for now.
Clary"
I can't believe that I used that whole period writing in my journal. It honestly felt like that I was only writing for five minutes. I didn't even notice Jace calling my name until I felt him pinch me.
Jace POV:
"Clary, Clary, oh Clary, CLARY!" I shouted out her. I've been trying to get her attention for the past five minutes. She looks so lost in thought that maybe if I pinch her she would snap out of it.
"Ouch" she mouthed and walked off. I wonder why isn't talking to me. Did I do something wrong already? Anyway I followed her through the hallways to our next class since I snuck a peek at her schedule and found out we had all of the same classes. Man I can barely keep up with her.
I lost her once I turned the corner. I stopped and looked around but she was nowhere to be found. I walked up to Izzy since she was in that same hallway and asked her where to go. But really I just want to talk to her about Clary.
"Izzy I nee…. "
"Jace what are you doing?"
"I need to talk to you."
"why"
Clary was all I had to say before she was begging for every detail.
"I didn't talk to her much last period. She was too busy writing something in her notebook. But anyway I have a question. Have you noticed that she doesn't talk anymore? I pinched her earlier and all she did was mouth the word ouch. You don't think something has happened to her do you?"
"No Jace I haven't noticed but I will do some digging and let you know what I come up with."
"thanks Iz. I'll see you around."
As we both parted ways, I walked into last period I saw only one seat open and that was next to Clary. No one sat by her! How she is really smart and really nice. People are so dumb not to sit by her.
After School:
Clary POV:
I basically ran home after the bell rang, as soon as I reached my front door, it opened and my "father" was there waiting for me. He took me by the hair and threw me down onto the floor. I tried to block out all of the things he was saying but one in particularly stuck to me.
"Why don't you just go kill yourself. Everyone would be so much better off without you in this world."
That was it. I ran until I got to the park and I just cried. I didn't even notice a figure running toward me to see if I was ok.
Jace POV:
Clary just ran past me crying. It also looked like she had bruises on her face. I ran after her trying to catch up but she was really fast. Soon after a little bit of running, I found her sitting on a park bench crying her eyes out. She didn't even notice me running up to her. I sat down next to her and pulled her into my arms. I hugged her as she cried and did not let go until she was done.
Once she was done crying I took her face in my hands and lifted it up towards me so I could see her eyes. What I didn't expect was to see so many bruises on one girls face. I was heartbroken. Who would do this to her?
"Clary are you ok?" I asked. But not to my surprise she said nothing and just shook her head in a no position.
"Did someone hurt you?" I need to know. I don't know why but I want to help her as much as I can. She didn't answer this question but she looks scared.
Clary POV:
"Did someone hurt you?" he asked. Oh no if I tell him then he will know that my dad is abusing me. But maybe if I tell him the monster will finally be put into jail. After about five minutes of contemplating this I decided I would tell him the truth.
Ever so slightly I shook my head yes. He looked astonished at my response.
"Was it a guy?" he asked. Once again I shook my head yes
"Was it a guy from school or no?" I shook my head no I wish I could just talk to him about what happened.
"Was it your father?" I took a deep breath in and blew it out. I slowly nodded my head yes.
Dun Dun Dunnnnn… Ok guys I know you are all probably mad at me that I haven't updated in a while. I am so sorry about that. I just finished my junior year in high school today so I have a few extra days to just write. I will try and post another chapter next week. Again and as always constructive criticism is welcome. And if you have any ideas about what to put into chapters this is also greatly appreciated. Thank you guys for taking the time to read my story!
~ Lexi