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~I Heart Herondale Boys~
An Interesting Turn of Events
~chapter 2: A baby?~
Jace froze, trying to process what Clary had just said. After a few minutes, he managed to choke out, "What?"
"I'm pregnant," she repeated slowly, making sure he really grasped what she was saying.
Jace felt the corners of his mouth turn up in a goofy grin. "You're pregnant?" he asked disbelievingly. When she nodded, he sprang up from his chair, pulling her with him. He lifted her into his arms and spun her around, both laughing euphorically.
When he set her down, he placed a gentle kiss on her lips. He laid a hand over her belly and murmured, "I'm gonna be a daddy."
Clary looked up at him through watery eyes. "Yeah," she said, "you're gonna be a daddy."
"I love you," he whispered, hugging her tightly.
"I love you too," she replied, her words muffled by his chest.
He began to lead her toward the door. "Where are we going?" she asked, confused.
"We need to tell Robert and Maryse, then we're going to Luke's."
Clary chuckled. "Good idea."
Hands entwined, they made their way to Robert and Maryse's study, where they were sure to be.
Jace didn't bother knocking. He opened the door, interrupting a conversation between his adoptive parents.
Maryse sighed. "Don't you ever knock, Jace?"
"Nope," he replied, popping the 'p'.
"Well, what is it that you kids need?" Robert asked, folding his hands on his desk.
Clary and Jace exchanged a look before she nodded, silently telling him to tell them.
Smiling, Jace announced, "We're having a baby."
Maryse's and Robert's jaws simultaneously dropped.
Maryse recovered first, turning to Clary. "You're pregnant?" she asked incredulously.
Clary nodded. "I just found out."
"That's . . . well, that's great! Congratulations, kids," Robert said, smiling. Maryse nodded in agreement.
"Thank you," Clary and Jace replied together, grinning.
"Does Jocelyn know yet?" asked Maryse.
Clary grimaced. "No, but we're heading over to Luke's in a few minutes."
Robert laughed. "Good luck with that."
"Thanks. We're going to need all the luck we can get, or else I'm pretty sure I'll be dog chow," Jace replied, shivering.
Everyone laughed at this.
Clary took out her stele to draw a portal rune on the outside wall of the Institute. It was faster to travel by portal than to take the subway.
Joining hands, she and Jace walked into the portal, landing gracefully on Luke's lawn. Clary had gotten better with her balance in the past two years, among other things. She was an active Shadowhunter, and a good one at that.
Clary pulled out her key to unlock the door.
They found Luke and Jocelyn in the living room, watching TV. They looked up at Clary and Jace's arrival, smiling.
"Hey guys," Clary said, walking with Jace to the loveseat and sitting down.
Luke switched the TV off. "Hey kids. To what do we owe the pleasure of this visit?" he asked, grinning.
"Oh, we just have some news. Nothing special," Jace replied, grinning at Clary.
Jocelyn eyed them suspiciously. "What about?"
Clary took a deep breath. "Mom, Luke . . . I'm pregnant."
Luke and Jocelyn wore identical expressions of shock, their eyes looking as if they would pop out of their heads.
"Pregnant," Luke said, struggling to keep his voice even.
"Surprise," Clary mumbled, chuckling nervously.
"Clary, you're kidding, right?" Jocelyn asked, hoping she was.
Clary shook her head. "No, Mom. I took a pregnancy test and everything. Jace and I are having a baby," she replied, squeezing Jace's hand. "Aren't you happy for us?"
"I am, it's just . . .you two are so young . . ." she said, sighing.
Clary's eyes narrowed. "Isn't that just a little bit hypocritical, Mom? I mean, you weren't much older than I am when you got pregnant with Jonathan." Jocelyn winced at the mention of her deceased son, and Clary sighed. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned him."
Her mother waved her hand dismissively, but Clary could see the pain that was in her eyes. "It's alright, honey. I just want so much better for you. But, you're right. Who am I to judge?" She smiled, and added, "And I know that the two of you will be great parents."
Clary's eyes began to water, and she let go of Jace's hand to go and hug her mother. Tears fell freely from her eyes as she embraced her parents. When she released them, she saw tears in their eyes as well.
"Aww, Gramps, Grandma," she cooed.
"Hey, no calling me Gramps, little miss," Luke said harshly, but his expression was playful.
"Why not?" Clary asked. "It's what you are now."
Luke's eyes sparkled at the prospect of being a grandfather.
Jocelyn sighed. "I wish you would have waited a little longer, though. I mean, do I look old enough to be a grandmother?" She paused. "Actually, don't answer that."
Everyone laughed.
"Jocelyn, you are a lovely woman, and years too young to look like a grandmother," Jace said, grinning.
"Stop hitting on my mom," Clary joked, smacking him lightly on the head. "She's a married woman."
Jocelyn winked at Jace. "Thank you, Jace. That was very flattering."
"You're welcome."
Clary and Jace stayed a little while longer, eating dinner there. It was dark out by the time they decided to leave, after promising to come back a few days later.
"I think that they took it pretty well," Jace commented as Clary drew the portal rune.
Clary smiled. "Yeah, I know. God, I'm so excited about this!" she exclaimed.
Jace grinned. "Me too. What do you think we're having?" he asked.
Clary pursed her lips, thinking. "I think it'll be a boy. A little you," she replied, smiling at the thought of a mini-Jace.
Jace laughed and rolled his eyes. "I think it'll be a girl with those beautiful green eyes and that fiery hair of yours."
"Wanna make a bet?"
"What are the stakes?"
"If I'm right, you have to do everything I say for a week, no questions asked."
"And if I win?"
"I'll be your own personal maid."
Jace grinned. "With a sexy maid costume?"
Clary smacked him. "Pig," she muttered, then sighed. "But yes, if that's what you want."
Jace held out his hand. "Sounds like a deal." They shook hands, and Jace smiled smugly. This was one bet he definitely wasn't losing.
Haha, who thought that Jace was gonna freak? Trust me, though, things won't always be so happy-go-lucky :) hmm, I think I just hinted at something :P
Until next time, my pretties!
Oh, and if any of you have read The Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith, please check out my story! It's called A Second Chance At Life.