Clary slammed her bedroom door closed and locked it. She wanted to be alone. Unsure of what she was or should be feeling, she needed time before she could see anyone. Why had Jace srood her up? Why was he with those girls? Why did she care? Jace was her brother, she should want him to be happy.

Collapsing on her bed, Clary closed her eyes, tears beginning to sting the back of her lids. She had no answers. She only knew that it hurt to know Jace didn't want to spend any time with her. Curling herself into a ball she let the tears flow until she drifted off to sleep.

She was awoken by Isabel banging on her door. 'Come on Clary let me in!'

Clary got up and did as she was told.

'Isabel. Whatever it is. I'm not in the mood'

'Well too bad' Isabel replied, 'We are going out tonight and I'm not taking no for an answer! Besides, I mentioned we were going out to Sebastian and he insisted on coming with us. If I didn't know better, I'd say he was sweet on you!'

Isabel's enthusiasm was infectious. And maybe she was right. Maybe a night on the town was what she needed. What was the alternative? Sitting around moping and trying to avoid Jace?

'Ok. Ok I give in!' Clary smiled weakly, 'Let me grab a shower quickly and I'll be with you'

'Yay!' squealed Isabel, clapping her hands like an excited child, 'I'll pick out something for you to wear!'

Clary sat patiently as Isabel created what she described as Clary's 'look' and had just put the finishing touches to her hair when Sebastian entered the room.

'Wow!' said Sebastian, 'Clary, you look...beautiful!'

Clary blushed but was grateful for the compliment. 'Thank you.' she replied.

Sebastian suddenly looked embarrassed and said 'and you, Isabel. You er, look great, too.'

Isabel chuckled, 'Let's go' she said. She had a good feeling about tonight!