Hello, lovely people.
Turns out you all enjoyed the last chapter so I'm carrying on this story :)
Introducing a couple more characters in this chapter so hope you enjoy...
Disclaimer: as usual, I still don't own the mortal instruments so yea...blah blah blah...on with the story..
CLARYS POV
I woke up late into the afternoon, silently scolding myself for sleeping for so long. It was now 4 o'clock and getting colder by the hour. I pulled my hat over my ears again, and attempted to get up. I did some sort of cool ninja roll out of Jaces iron grip and fell down onto the cold hard wooden floor. I needed to stop watching so many movies.
Getting back into the Christmas spirit I decided on getting a tree today before all the good ones where gone. And I knew Jace would be super exited about that idea too. Sarcasm intended.
I heard a groan from Jaces sleeping form on the sofa, as I tried but desperately failed at getting up quietly. He opened one sleepy eye and laughed. Yupp, I'm not very good in the stealth category and it's well known by many people.
"hey sleeping beauty, wasn't expecting you up yet, not with all the dreaming of me you where having.." he said with a wink. I blushed a deep crimson and looked down at the floor. I knew he was only teasing me but it turns out I have actually been thinking of jace a lot recently...and not in the way best friends do.
" I. Was. Not. Dreaming about you!" i huffed and stomped of to pick up the empty ben and Gerry's tub on the floor.
"oh but you where.." Jace then mocked a high girly voice and said "ooh baby, Jace, your soooo hot! please kiss me! Jace i need you, you are sooooo gorgeous!" by now he was on the floor laughing, occasionally shouting "mmmmm yes! Jace you are soooo HOT!" i soon joined him on the floor giggling lightly, but still quite embarrassed by the fact that he was more right than he thought he was...
enough was enough and i straddled his hips and pinned his arms either side of his head. his laughter soon died down and he looked at me seductively .
"angel, as much as i love this position i have to go and meet Alec in town, to buy a new goddamn heater, but I'm sure we can get back to this when I'm home..." he suggested, once again with one of his trademark winks.
"number 1, ewww you are an asshole. number two, you are not going anywhere today, we need to get a tree." i stated, now getting of him and entering the kitchen with a big grin on my face. rule number 1, never be in the same room as Jace when he isn't granted what he wants.
"aaawwww really? why do we need a stupid tree. in the house for that matter, cant we go to the park or something. you can watch trees all you like there."
i laughed at his stupidity as he entered the kitchen, leaning against the door frame with one eyebrow raised.
"first, you don't get a christmas tree to watch, its to decorate and get you into the christmas spirit, scrooge. now go on, i suggest you get ready and get in the shower now..you smell." i said as i scrunched up my nose and fanned a hand in front of it. i knew he could tell i was joking. truth is, Jace never smells bad, even after he has been to the gym he manages to come back smelling of sugar and spice and all things nice. i on the other hand, failed at having such a talent.
"fine, but only if rat boy doesn't come, he follows you around like a lost puppy." jace said with a smirk on his face, apparently he knows about my other best friend simon having a huge crush on me, but honestly i think he is more interested in Isabelle, Jaces step sister. Jace and simon have always had this sort of war going on, weather its because they generally just don't like each other, or because they like to fight for the top spot on my 'best guy friend' list, i dunno. but what i do know, is that it annoys the hell out of me.
"well that might be a problem considering he works at the garden centre..." i said giggling. i knew this would annoy him.
"fine but if he tries to give me another lecture on star wars, i will tell Isabelle about his little bladder accident a couple of weeks ago." and with that, he stormed out.
i had to admit, simon was a nerd, and when the cold got the better of him a few weeks ago, he couldn't hold it in any more when we where hiking in the woods, and...you know..let loose.
running to my room i grabbed a red sweater and tight jeans to put on. i put a brush through my wild red hair and put some eyeliner and mascara for good measure.
when i arrived downstairs Jace was already waiting for me with the car keys in his hand. he was wearing a tight black jumper, low slung jeans, a scarf and beanie hat. he looked great.
"and you have a go at me for taking too long.." he mumbled as we went down the elevator and into the car
when we arrived in town, the streets where still bustling with people doing there christmas shopping. the lines stretched for miles and miles and i gave a sigh in frustration.
"we are not waiting in ANY of those lines, waaay too long." said Jace taking my hand and pulling me in the other direction. i couldn't help but feel a jolt of electricity run down my spine when i felt his warm hands capture mine. Damn Clary! shut up!
"Jace, no matter how much you try to avoid it, we are still getting a tree. so i suggest we go to the garden centre first considering its quite a way down the road." i said as i saw his mouth tug up into a half smile.
"well then pixie, your carriage awaits." he said as he reopened the car door to let me in. such a gentleman.
"of to the garden centre we go!" i said in an over enthusiastic tone, sticking my scrunched up fist in front of me, imitating super mans pose.
"and unfortunately, rat boy too.." i heard Jace mumble and we sped through the streets.
when we finally arrived at the garden centre, it was starting to get dark and the building was decorated in twinkly fairy lights. i walked up to the doors and pushed..to only find it was a pull door and quickly tried to hide my stupidity by pretending i tripped. well, that only made me look more stupid and actually fall onto the ground. the moral of this story is, always check if a door is pull or push.
Jace was laughing in the background so i quickly stood up and brushed my jacket of for any traces of dirt.
"your only laughing because you remembered a joke you heard earlier right? 'cos if not there might be some serious trouble." i said and stormed into the garden centre, making sure to pull this time. once Jace had managed to contain his giggles, he followed me inside.
"aaahhhh its my favourite customer!" shouted Simon as he came out from behind his desk, checkout thingie, giving me a big hug. he then looked over my shoulder at Jace and gave an annoyed huff. "...and Jace." he said in and attempt to be enthusiastic at Jaces ability to actually get out of bed. Jace gave a small wiggle of his fingers in Simons direction and plastered a big smile on his face. yupp, he knew how to get to him.
"anyway, we are looking for a tree to buy, not to big, not too small. you know, the usual." we where now walking down the isles toward the outside half where all the christmas trees where kept.
"i know what you mean, hhmmmm, how about this one?"
we went on like that for at least another hour until we found the perfect tree. not too big (for Jaces benefit) and not too small (for mine.)
on our way back to the checkout simon gave a nervous laugh and whipped his (i presume) sweaty hands on his trousers.
"Clarrryyy?" he said in an overly sweet tome.
"yes Simmmonnnn?" i said, mocking his vocabulary choice.
"well, you know derrick was supposed to be taking your shift next week?" i took special notice on the fact he said 'supposed' instead of 'is.'
"he cant. family issue, he has gone back to england to help his nan move house, and i cant find any replacements, so could you...you know...come in next week?"
i gave a huff and nodded my head, i had been working at the garden centre for a while now, mainly because simon needed the help running this place but also because i could use the extra cash.
"only this once, lewis. it is the christmas break you know? you do know what break means don't you? want me to demonstrate on your neck?" i laughed at his shocked face but he soon pulled me into a big hug shouting thank you loudly by my ear.
i heard an annoyed sigh and a throat clearing from behind us. i managed to squish myself out of Simons arms to turn around and see Jace standing there with his hands in his pockets. i had almost forgotten he was here until now, he was being unusually quiet today.
"i am here you know, how come i get no love?" he asked with a pout. i giggled and moved over to where he was standing.
"bye simon thanks again for the tree, but remember, only deliver it on tuesday or wednesday ok?"
"sure thing fray, see you later" i walked out then with Jaces arm around my waist, he gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before we both got into the car and headed home.
"Jace whats wrong? you've been super quiet today witch is unusual for you, I was honestly expecting more whining and complaining"
"nothing too major, sweetheart, don't worry about it." he gave a light chuckle and looked over too me once we had parked. i felt myself get lost in his tawny eyes again, this had been happening to me for the past week. he suddenly lost his smile and looked at me. properly. it was like he was looking at me for the first time again. his eyes where filled with love and adoration, our faces slowly began making their way toward each other, my heart rate pumping so fast i was almost sure he could hear it.
jaces elbow rested on the steering as he pushed a lock of red hair behind my ear.
something must've happened or Jaces elbow must've slipped because the next thing i knew was i was screaming for my life after the car horn went off.
"ANGELS, JACE YOU SCARED THE LIFE OUT OF ME!" i wisper shouted, not wanting to disturb the neighbours any more than they already had been.
"well, baby cakes, how was i supposed to know the car wanted to sing us a little song before we went inside?" he said with a smile on his lips.
i rolled my eyes and exited the car, trying to forget what might've happened if the car horn hadn't gone off...
once we entered the building it was half past 9 and i was very cold and very tired. whilst walking up the corridor i heard quiet sobs from around the corner, coming from the direction of our apartment. we soon turned the corner, and let me tell you, i was pretty shocked by what i saw.
there was Aline, my worst enemy and Jaces resent ex kneeling by our door crying her eyes out... clutching a pregnancy test.
Ooohhhh cliffy, sorry, I couldn't resist ;)
I know my grammar is really bad in this chapter, but I got a new notepad thing and it doesn't automatically put capital letters in like word does. I only noticed near the end of the chapter but I couldn't be bothered to go through it and change all of them, so I apologise for that.
I put a bit of drama in this chap, but I need help as I have a serious case of writers bock...so pretty please give me suggestions on where you would like this story to go.
As always, R&R.
Love you all - G xxx