CPOV

I had been speaking with Isabelle at least for an hour. She wouldn't stop speaking, don't get me wrong, I love her but that much speaking can't be good to anyone. I just draw as she kept speaking. One thing catched my attention. Actually two words. Jace and party.

"What did you say?" I asked

"I said that Jace and I were at some party yesterday and he got extremely drunk. I've never seen anybody that drunk. Not even you." Izzy laughed.

"How did he behave? He didn't make fool of himself, did he? He didn't kiss anyone, right?"

"Clary, relax! No, he didn't kiss anybody. I don't count a watermelon as a person. He talked to that damn melon the whole night. At first I laughed at him but at the end of the night it was getting weird. Really weird." I was laughing so much at the end that I had to put my phone down and clutch my stomach. When I was sure I had myself in control I took my phone again.

"Okay, I'm back, sorry. So that's why he didn't answer my calls."

"Yeah, I forced him to leave his phone home. I guess that was a good thing."

"I agree."

"Hey, it was nice to talk to you again but I have to go now, mom's yelling at Alec and I don't know why! I call you some day again! Love you, bye!"

"Sí sí, love you too, bye!"

I put my phone on my table again and tried to focus on drawing again. But my phone rang again. Jace. Ahh this is going to be fun.

"This is watermelon on the phone. How may I help you?" I asked.

"Ha ha ha, Clary you're so funny. So Isabelle told you." he said sighing

"Oh you bet she told me. I can't believe you cheated on me! With that slut!" I yelled.

At this point Jonathan came to my room fuming. He had apparently heard what I said. I looked at him my eyes widening and mouthed him it's a joke! He hasn't cheated on me! I'm just teasing. I'll explain you later! He nodded and walked out again.

"What? Clary I d-"

"You didn't?! So you say that you didn't kiss her? Isabelle told me that you were with her the whole night!"

"Who did I kiss?! I promise I didn't kiss anybody!" He was getting angry. Okay, maybe it was my time to stop teasing.

"So you're saying that you didn't kiss that damn watermelon? You're saying that you weren't with that melon the whole night?" I laughed.

"Like I said, I didn't cheat on you with anybo- Wait what? What damn watermelon?!" I just stayed quiet.

"Oh fuck. That watermelon. Right. How embarrassing is that?" I could almost see him covering his eyes with his hand, like he always did when he was embarrassed.

"Hey, at least it wasn't for example Kaelie!"

"I would never ever ever kiss her. Not when you're my girl. Not ever." he said in serious tone.

"I know. It's just nice to hear you saying that." I said smiling.

We talked about what's going on with our lives and when we could see each other in person, not just on Skype on FaceTime.

"I would come to L.A. right now if I had money, you know." Jace said sighing.

"Yes, I know. I could ask mom and dad if they would buy me a flight ticket to New York." I said. "But I think they won't let me come alone. Not yet."

"You could come with Jonathan! But no worries, I'm sure we'll meet soon enough!"

"I really hope so. I think I'll go to eat something now. I'll talk to you later okay? I love you! Bye!

"Okay, I love you too, bye."

I changed into my sweatpants and a loose tank top. Jon was already in the kitchen making food.

"Oh, Jonathan Morgenstern, you know I love you! What are you doing, is there enough for me too?" I walked next to him and looked at something what looked like an omelet.

"Yes, there's enough for you too." He laughed. I did a little happy dance and turned the radio on.

Jon placed my omelet on my plate and five minutes later it was all gone. Jonathan had only eaten half of his omelet.

"Where does all that food go? You're so tiny, I can't believe you are able to eat so much. But I'm not complaining. It's only a good thing you eat. I don't want my little sister to look like a skeleton."

I laughed at him and watched as he ate. I knew he hated to be watch when he was eating.

"Could you just please stop staring. It's getting awkward you know. I know I'm so amazingly handsome but you're my sister. Stop it."

"Oh, no no no, we don't need another Jace Lightwood here. I'm completely fine with one." He bursted out laughing and soon we were both on the floor rolling and trying to get air to our lungs.

JPOV

I decided to take Max, our nine-years-old little brother, to park. I felt like I hadn't paid enough attention to him, so I hoped that it would make it up. I knew how he loved playing football at the park.

We sat in my car and I glanced at Max. He looked sad.

"Hey, little man, what's wrong?"

"I miss Clary." What? He was missing Clary? My girlfriend?

"Why do you miss Clary?"

"She was nice to me. She always read manga with me without complaining. She didn't treat me like a baby." Oh, right. Clary was also Max's friend.

"I know buddy, I know. I miss her too."

"Of course you miss her. She's your girlfriend. Umm, Jace? Can I ask something?" he looked at me with those huge brown eyes. Oh boy, this can't be good.

"Umm. Sure?"

"Have Clary and you had sex?" I had to stop the car to a nearest parking lot.

"What?! Umm.. Clary and I.. Ahh.. We've had.. Umm.. Why are you asking?" I said and tried not to blush.

"You have or not?" Max asked again, looking completely calm.

"Yes, we have. Now tell me why you asked." I demanded.

"I knew it! Oh, I just heard you guys one time. I was sleeping but woke up when I heard Clary yelling and you grunting something. I was going to check that you were okay, but then I remembered what Izzy had told me about those noises."

"Oh man, Max I'm sorry if we woke you up." Wow, this is embarrassing. We got caught up by a nine year old boy.

"No worries. I've heard those sounds before. From Izzy's room. You were quite quiet comparing to her."

"Okay, can we now change the subject please. Look, we're here!" I said.

We got out of the car and Max grabbed his ball and ran to the field. I shook my head and followed him. We played until it was dark and time to get home.

"Can we go to Taki's? Pleaaaase, pleeeaaseee! I'm so hungry. We could take them with us and eat home? Pleeeasee Jace!"

"Okay, okay. Why not."

I drove us to Taki's and we got out of the car. The restaurant was too dark. Something wasn't right. I was going to yell to Max to wait for me as he opened the restaurant's door and a sudden gun shot cut the silence. Max fell to the ground and I ran to him faster than ever. I took him into my arms. His white t-shirt was now covered with his blood and he was too pale.

"Max! MAX! Stay with me, I'll call ambulance! Don't you dare close your eyes!" I felt tears streaming down my cheeks as I hugged his small body against my chest. I had moved us away from the door. We were in some alley and I heard someone shooting mindlessly in the restaurant. I called 911 and they said the ambulance would be here in 5 minutes.

"Max, please, hang on! Don't give up. Stay with me, the ambulance is here soon. Please don't close your eyes!" His put his shaking hand on my cheek and I put my other hand over his small one.

"I know I'm going to die now. Hey, Jace, shhh. Don't cry, please don't cry. I know I'm just nine years old, but I know I've had a good life. I have a loving family and amazing friends." He said with weak voice.

"NO! Max you're NOT going to die! You have your whole life ahead! You'll graduate, meet an amazing gril, get married, have children etc.! Just don't give up! Do you hear me, don't give up!" Those five minutes were the longest in my life. Where the hell was the ambulance.

Max reached his hand to wipe away my tears.

"Jace, please. Marry Clary and have kids with her. She's amazing, don't you dare let her go. Tell Izzy and Max that I loved them and I want them to be happy. And for mom and dad, tell them that they were the best parents I could ever hope. And you. You were the best brother I can imagine."

"Max, no no no! Don't leave me! Noooo!" I yelled as I felt him go limp in my arms.

"I promise. I promise. I promise." I was crying openly at that point. I heard the ambulance's sirens and soon there were men trying to make me let go of Max. I didn't want to let go. Finally they got him out of my arms and two other men helped me up. I didn't know what was happening. Everything was just a blur. Somewhere, far away from where I really was, I heard Max's laughter. I saw him smiling and running down some hill. I tried to yell to him to wait for me, but he didn't turn. I couldn't move my legs. He was slipping away from me.

I woke up in my bed. I had the same clothes I had the previous day. At first I didn't remember what had happened but when it finally came to me, I couldn't help but hug my knees and cry. Cry like a little baby. But that's how I felt. I felt like I was a little, vulnerable and broken baby.

When I finally had cried enough I took my phone and dialed the only person's number I wanted to see. Clary.

"Hello baby! What's up?" she asked happily.

I couldn't answer. I couldn't say a word. I just lost it again. I began to cry.

"Jace honey? Are you okay? What a stupid question, you're not. Baby? You're scaring me. Tell me what's wrong."

"Max.. He's dead.." I managed to get out between my sobs.

"What?! Oh Jace baby, I wish I was there! Can you tell me what happened?" I heard her crying aswell.

I told her everything and after that, we cried together. I knew max was important to her too. I spoke with her two hours. I told her that I should go to see the others and we ended the call.

I walked downstairs and the first person I saw was Izzy. She had red eyes and her whole face was swollen from crying. I pulled her into my arms and let her cry into my shoulder.

"I'm so sorry Izzy. I shouldn't have let this happen."

"It's... it's not.. your fault." she sobbed.

But I knew it was.

CPOV

I quickly gathered the clothes and stuff I was going to need on my trip. I needed to get to Jace. No matter how much it would cost. I knew we had plenty of money. Fortunately mom and dad were good friends of the Lightwoods so they let me go. They had bought me a flight ticket to New York. It was about 8:30 pm and the flight was at 11:15 pm.

Mom and Jonathan drove me to the airport. We got out of the car and mom hugged me.

"Tell them we're sorry for their loss."

"I will. Bye mom. Love you. Tell dad I said hi." She nodded and got back in the car. My brother came to hug me.

"Tell Jace that he can call me whenever he feels like talking to somebody. And take care of yourself Clary. I love you, bye!" He said and let me go.

"Bye Jon! I'll be back soon. Jace just needs me right now." He nodded and got in the car. They drove away and I took my small suitcase and walked into the terminal. I still had one and half an hour to my flight. I sat on the bench and put my earphones to my ears and just tried to relax.

Finally it was my time to get on the plane. I sat down to my place, next to the window, and looked out. It was still warm in L.A. I had a long over 5 hours flight ahead and I tried to sleep, knowing I wouldn't sleep that much at the Lightwoods. I had apparently fell asleep, because I woke up as the flight attendant was gently shaking me.

"Excuse me miss, but we're about to land." I nodded and lifted the back up to normal angle. I looked at the clock. It was nearly 8 am in NY. (did I get this time difference wrong again?:D) When the plane was landed safely and we had got out of the place, I walked with my small suitcase out of the terminal to take a taxi. I breathed in the New York air I had missed so much. It smelled like hot dogs, people and just dirty. But it was the air I had grown up breathing.

I finally got a cab and told the driver where to go. It took nearly half an hour to get to Jace's house. I paid the driver and got out. I looked around and enjoyed the view. Everything was so familiar to me. I opened their gate and walked to their door. I took my phone and dialed Jace's number.

"Hello?" God he sounded sexy with his sleepy voice.

"Hey Jace, it's me Clary. Go downstairs and open your front door. There's a surprise for you." I told him.

"Okay... " I heard him walking down the stairs.

"I'm at the door now." He said.

"Well open it then." I said to him.

And he opened it. I saw him standing there, just his sweatpants on. He stared at me his mouth hangin wide open and after awhile he took his phone away from his ear and ended the call. He pulled me into his arms and kissed me.

"Are you really here?" He asked.

"yes, I am. I'm here baby." I said against his lips.

He pulled me with him up to his room and we sat on his bed.

"Come here Jace." I said opening my arms to him. He buried his face to my neck and wrapped his arms around my waist. He breathed in my scent and I rubbed circles to his back. I felt something wet on my shoulder and after awhile I felt Jace's shaking. He was crying, trying to cover it but failing.

"Jace let it all out. I'm here for you. For you." And that broke him. He cried his heart out and at some point I began crying too.

"I know it doesn't feel like it right now, but this is going to be okay someday. I know it hurts, and the pain will never go away, you'll just learn to live with it. And you have to believe me when I say, it was not your fault. Do you understand me? It was not your fault."

But I knew he blamed himself. No matter what.

Heeeey! I'm sorry. I had to do this:( But what did you think? Please tell me.

And thank you for the reviews again! And thanks for reading my story!:)

/justbeautifulme33