Author's note: I just wanted to put it out there that I am not going strictly by the books. This is my own twist based on the series, but yes there will still be material from some books that will play out in upcoming chapters.

Also, I don't own the rights to the lyrics that were used in this chapter. The particular song chosen was All Time Low by NIN. I found it oddly fitting for a particular reason. Heh.

Two weeks had passed since Clary had first arrived at the institute. She had set a steady routine with both her training, and going out on missions with the Lightwoods with ease.

She was still feeling a little homesick, but that soon would be forgotten for a short while since she planned on having some fun whilst Maryse was going to be out of town for a few days.

Clary had been instructed by Isabelle to prepare herself for a fun night out, but she hadn't gone into details. With that slim amount of information, Clary currently found herself sorting through her closet for an outfit. She settled upon an onyx colored dress she knew would cling to her subtle curves, and display her chest perfectly with its plunging neckline. The dress hit just barely past her thigh, but she would still be able to place a thigh sheath beneath the fabric for a dagger she would bring with her tonight amongst a few other things she would conceal carefully since she always wanted to be prepared.

Clary was now examining herself in the mirror, feeling satisfied with the loose curls she managed to get her hair to stay in along with her subtle makeup look. She made sure to go for a more for a smoky eye look and had managed to accentuate her verdant hues even more with the eyeshadows she had chosen. She also had settled upon a bold liquid lipstick shade as well. She added a quick spray of her favorite perfume and once she was satisfied with how she appeared she went on to finally slip on the matching platforms that went perfectly with her dress. She loved the amount of height she got from these particular ones, and how they were rather comfortable to move around in.

Not long after, Clary found herself walking out of her room both armed and ready for a little fun with her newest friend, Isabelle. She found out that they were so much alike in ways, and they had formed a bond within the time she had been here so far.

Her mind flitted in the direction of Jace almost immediately since he too was someone she thought she was getting close to. Not fighting the urge to remember the flirtatious ways they both allowed themselves to be around one another within the short amount of time she had been here. And just as if conjured up by her mere thoughts she was met with his golden gaze as soon as she made it to the elevator. Her verdant hues traveled along his entire form which set her nether regions ablaze against her will at the sight of him in all black. She couldn't help but notice how his shirt was so fitted and she could almost picture how his muscular form would look without the material covering him. She tried to rid those thoughts from her mind and instead placed a prurient smile upon her lips as she spoke with a teasing lilt to her tone. "I see that Isabelle finally convinced you to come along with us. You dress up pretty well too."

Jace's jaw nearly dropped in response to Clary's appearance. That dress displayed her form so well, and left nothing to the imagination. He gulped as he pried his eyes from her body to meet her gaze, placing a charming smirk upon his lips as he spoke in the same teasing manner as she had. "You're not looking so bad yourself. I hope you're prepared for a night out with Isabelle though. There's no telling what she's got planned for tonight."

Clary twirled a strand of her hair in an absent-minded manner, smirking in response to what he said, making her shrug a shoulder in a nonchalant way. "I'm game for whatever she has up her sleeve."

Jace was going to reply to her, but was interrupted when Isabelle came charging into the room, demanding their attention so she could fill them in on where she was taking them whilst they rode down the elevator.

It didn't take them long to reach the club she had brought them to. Clary wasn't surprised to see that the front section of the club was more for mundanes, and towards the back there was a secret entrance where they would be spending their night at. She nearly gasped aloud when they made it inside the intended club of the night, verdant hues scanning the entire area as she took in the blaring music, swaying bodies, and having spotted different downworlders along with shadowhunters in the closed environment. This company would suffice for the fun she was planning on having tonight. Especially since her protective brother wasn't here to hover near her, and shut down any mischievous acts that she was in the mood for.

"Put these on. They'll get you access to almost everything. Now if you'll excuse me momentarily I have to thank the gracious person who was able to set this up." Isabelle had handed both Jace and Clary neon colored wristbands before she departed from them after flashing them a playful wink, and made her way through the crowd, having not left them a chance to even respond to her.

Clary felt Jace staring at her as she was taking her time with putting on her wristband, trying to buy herself some time before she would have to face the fact that they were left alone. She dared to look up to meet his gaze, trying to keep her composure as to not show how his close proximity was causing her to feel some type of way. "Do you want to get a drink?" She surprised herself when she had been able to say her words without stammering.

A subtle smirk tugged at the corner of Jace's mouth when he heard her offer, making him nod his head in agreement. "Sure. Tell me what you want, and I'll bring it to you."

Clary attempted to fight back a flush when she thought it was quite kind of him to offer to get the drink for her. She tilted her head to the side, smiling in an amused manner as she pondered over what to ask for. "Hmm. Anything strong would be nice. I'm not too picky."

Jace reached out to brush his fingers against her arm, not fully realizing what he had done until he felt her tremble under his touch, causing him to smirk smugly to have gotten that reaction out of her. "I'll shall return with your choice of poison, my lady." He retorted in an amorous tone.

Clary almost rolled her eyes in response to his last words, trying to fight back a grin as she waved him off. She watched as he walked towards the bar before averting her gaze around the club, attempting to ignore the looks she was being given until her gaze settled on Isabelle whom was busy on the dance floor with a particular handsome fellow. She figured that was the secret individual that had allowed them to get into this exclusive establishment. She was soon pulled back to the present when a drink was placed in her line of vision, peering up to see Jace smirking at her as she reached out to take the colorful drink into her hand. She took a small sip, trying to keep a straight face when the contents were stronger than she had expected, making her clear her throat in order to even speak. "Thank you, Jace."

Jace took a moment to take a drink of his bourbon he had ordered, giving him a moment to enjoy the way his name had spilled from her luscious lips. He instead found himself a moment later trying not to laugh when he noticed a look pass over her features when she had taken a sip of the drink he had gotten her, making him arch a brow in an amused manner. "Too strong for you?"

Clary shot him a playful glare, trying to hide a smile as she forced herself to take a much longer drink from the cocktail he had gotten her. "Not anything that I can't handle. I've been known to handle things much stronger than this. I'm not as fragile as I may appear."

Jace had read between the lines of how she replied to his comment, making him wonder if she intended for it to sound as suggestive as he had taken it to be. He finished his drink and set his empty glass aside. "Oh, I'm sure you're not as dainty as you seem to appear."

Clary knew she shouldn't continue this flirtatious charade with him for any longer before she gave into her traitorous hormones that had been driving herself insane with an almost unbearable need that she desperately needed to be relieved of. She finished her drink and casted it aside, thankful that it had given her some liquid courage that she needed in this moment since she couldn't help but notice the glint of lust in his gaze. "Thank you again for the drink. I'm sure you're about to have your hands quite busy in a moment or so though." She laughed when she saw a look of confusion pass along his features, making her point in the direction of a girl that she had noticed was eyeing Jace since he had returned to her. She waved at him before she sauntered away, trying to push down the jealousy she was feeling when she knew that he would act upon going to greet his admirer. She was too sober for her liking and decided to head to the bar to drown herself in as much liquor as she could hold.

Clary didn't know how much time had passed since she left Jace, but she was currently feeling the blissful effects of the alcohol she had consumed and was now on the dance floor amongst the other swaying bodies beside her. She grinned wickedly when she heard people beginning to cheer when the oh so familiar faerie liquid had begun to be dispensed upon the dancing crowd, making her hold her hand out to catch some of the contents which then she proceeded lick her fingers clean as she shut her eyes and basked in the immediate effects of the liquid. When she opened her eyes she was met with familiar golden hues, but she didn't have time to react when she witnessed him dancing with a girl because she was suddenly in a perfect blissful trance. She felt dizzy from the combination of the alcohol and drugs, and if she thought she couldn't enjoy herself anymore she was wrong. She suddenly heard one of her favorite songs beginning to play.

The overhead lights had changed to match the enticing beat of the song, making Clary close her eyes as her body began to move along to the song in an almost covetable way whilst she found herself singing along as she did so.

"Well this particular scenario looks like another all time low. Why did you go and let them in? See this is where the fun begins. You barely even pierced the skin, just wait till you see what is coming."

Clary felt arms wrap around her waist, tilting her head upwards she was met with a tall dark haired man whom she thought appeared rather good looking, and didn't know if it was strictly the liquor talking, but she found herself moving her body against his as they danced to the song, enjoying the feel of his lips when they boldly caressed the skin of her neck.

"Get down on the floor. Shut the goddamn door. Been down this road before. We're coming back for more."

Clary teasingly grinded her ass against her partners crotch, smirking in a prurient manner when she felt their response rather than heard it. She turned around in their hold to wrap her arms around their neck, looking up into his darkened gaze before he leaned down to press his lips against hers. A moan emitted from deep within her throat as she threaded her fingers into his hair, trembling slightly when his hands traveled down along her body as she eagerly returned his passionate kiss, ignoring the warning in the back of her mind that something about this act felt wrong, and she wondered why their touch felt oddly familiar.

"This paranoia turns to fear. Just who was whispering in your ear? Pretending, but I know you hear. Just how'd we fucking end up here?"

Clary stifled another moan when she felt him bite down on her lip hard before the taste of copper filled her mouth as his tongue then lapped it up before he pulled back from her as the song finished. He smirked down at her as he released her from his hold and melted away into the crowd, leaving her frozen in spot as her body was yearning for the relief of her pent up sensual desires.

Without knowing just what she was doing, Clary was pushing through the crowd and had ended up in the mundane section of the club, and proceeded towards the exit. As she walked outside into the chilly atmosphere she had been in the process of texting someone, and giving them the address of the institute, feeling content with knowing that very soon tonight she was going to give into her inner desire with the help of a close friend.

And unbeknownst to her at the time a certain someone wouldn't find what's to play out too appealing later that night.

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