Love To
Chapter 15:
Clary stood, pulling her shirt back on, as Jace turned to look at her.
"What are you doing?"
"Getting ready to go…"
"Clary, you're not going." He stated flatly.
"Why the hell not?" I couldn't help but scowl.
"Because I don't want you to get hurt." I scoffed. Really? I thought we went over this at Pandemonium. Despite my size, I do a fine job of protecting myself. "Jace, I'll be FINE."
"Clary, I said no." His tone final, and even though I had a million and one things to snap at him I bit my tongue. He pecked me on the cheek and left me sitting on the bed, my shirt halfway on. I took it off again, muttering to myself, "I'm still gonna." I sent a quick text saying to pick me up, and went to the little dresser, finding one of his long-sleeved, black shirts. Not quite the gear but hey it was black. I slid into his black leather coat that lay on the back of the chair. I observed myself in the mirror as I pulled my red hair into a ponytail. I sighed; this will do, and left the monk room, to find Church sitting in the hallway, his tail swishing.
"Weapons room Church dear." He picked himself up with a little purr and I followed him down the many halls, until he stopped at a door. I peeked in, not seeing anyone, so I moseyed over to one of the walls decorated in different things. I grabbed two daggers and sheaths, and a witchlight. My phone dinged, signaling Simon's arrival. As I was retreating back to the hallway, I spotted a few flasks of holy water. Grabbing one and going to the door. Hey if it worked in the Exorcist, maybe it'll work on Jonathan or a relative of his. Another ding noted Simon's growing impatience.
Simon and I sat on the roof of the old haunt, Alec, Isabelle, and Jace were searching.
"So why are we here again?" He was perched on the little ledge like an owl.
"Because Jace told me not to." I grinned down maliciously.
"Have mercy…" He mumbled.
"He doesn't think I can look after myself." I glared, he of all people should sympathize with me. He is supposed to be my best friend.
"Oh dear, Blondie is in big trouble." The remark caused me to grin, but it slowly eased to seriousness as I saw the three walk into the alley. Jace looked over the body. Poor thing…barely fifteen. I saw something shift in the shadows. Not a person. I sucked in, pointing to the shadow, Simon searched the dark with his vampire eyes.
"Demon" He hissed. Raziel have mercy… I flipped down to the ground with a soft thud. The three jumped back in surprise but quickly recovered. Jace seeing it was me, had an infuriated look.
"Clary I thought I told you—." But I cut him off, grabbing his seraph blade and throwing it into the shadow with clean precision. The thing squealed, dissolving into nothing. I nodded up and Simon landed gracefully next to me.
"Lucky for you she doesn't listen very well." Simon smirked, but Jace glared.
Isabelle and Alec smiled. "Don't worry, he's just mad he was protected by a girl. He always gets this way." Isabelle smiled. I played into his anger. I jutted out my lip, opening my eyes real wide and made my jaw tremble. His eyes softened but still held their glare. Bring it on brother! I fell into his arms. They lay limply at his side for a moment or two, then they wound around me, but he was still stiff with anger. Come on! I pushed up onto my tiptoes and planted a kiss on the perfect lips that were still twisted in a scowl. He finally eased the rest of the way, letting his anger out as I kissed him. After a few moments, someone cleared their throat, pulling Jace and I away from each other. He glanced down at me, his eyes telling me that we would have a talk soon. I looked down at the body.
"Poor thing…" I got on my knees, examining the young boys face. Two puncture marks left on the cold skin. "Vampire?" My eyebrows scrunched together. Simon knelt down on the other side and sniffed.
"No one familiar. Could be a setup, I'll ask Raphael if he knows anything." Simon looked up at the three gawking Shadowhunters.
"It's not like we haven't examined dead Downworlders before." Simon scoffed. I smiled, pulling back to stand. Jace helped me to my feet, he left his hand on the small of my back, walking me to their car.
"Isabelle, would you like to go to a vampire lair with me?" Simon asked in his attempt of a seductive voice. I shut the door before I had to listen to any more of that. Alec was talking to Jace, and then he was walking back into the bar, Jace sliding into the driver's seat.
"Where's Alec going?"
"He just said he had some errands to run. I think he knew we needed to talk." He pulled out of the parking spot. I grinned, I really doubt that's his purpose. I'm pretty sure it had to do with a sparkly boy, and no I do not mean Edward Cullen. However, now I was left alone with a still irritated Jace, so bitter-sweet for me.
"Clary, why didn't you listen to me? You could've gotten yourself hurt." He sounded pissed.
"Jace, I am perfectly capable of protecting myself. Why you doubt my mad skills, I wish I knew."
"Clary, this isn't a joke."
"And I am not making it into one! Jace, why won't you trust me on this?" I turned looking over his profile.
"Clary, it's not that I don't trust you it's just…that…" He was racking his brain for words and the car slid to a stop in front of the enormous Institute.
"Just what?" I waited but nothing came. I huffed, pushing the door open and running to the doors. I heard him behind me, but I didn't wait. I went to the call button for the elevator as he caught up to me.
"Clary. Clary, look at me." His fingers were under my chin, making me look at him. "Clary…earlier today when I came over and saw Jonathan laughing over you… you were lying there, barely conscious, and I thought, Oh God don't take her! I know that's a bit dramatic but the worst ideas were coming to my head and I was scared Clary. I was scared." His voice was soft, his forehead pressed to mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him tenderly.
"I promise," it came out as a light whisper, "that I will never leave you." I pulled him in again slipping into our warm little safe haven.
Hey guys! Sorry I didn't update this weekend! I started reading The Infernal Devices and my GOD are they amazing! Who to choose though, am I right? I mean there's Jem and then there's Will. Holy hell my feminine emotions are getting thrown all over the place! There is just so much a girl can handle! Any who, my next update, that will hopefully be soon (reviews make me write;)), is going to be very Sizzy, maybe Clace and Malec, but not quite sure. REVIEW my lovelies!
3- Emma