Hey guys hope you ready for this chapter. I made it as long as I possibly could because I didn't want you to miss out on any of the juicy dialogue. I was actually stuck on this for a while but I do love how it came out. Don't forget to VOTE on my poll on my profile for Clarys love. As always I love to hear from yall and P.M. me if you want. Review, fav and follow.

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Clarys P.O.V.

Today is the big day. Tryouts are afterschool. I hope I don't puke. I pack an extra bag in my backpack with cute running clothes, mouthwash, towel and extra makeup. Izzy was rubbing off on me after a day. Clary didn't want to be a laughing stock she was Jons little sister and she didn't want to look bad either. Being his baby sister and wealthy made her automatically popular. Also Maia as a friend helped since she was dating Jordan, our star goalie. Izzy was beautiful and she also came from a rich family. Simon was automatically popular for being by side for years and friends with Jonathan. I didn't even notice that when I first walked in people already knew who I was. I guess I need to pay more attention to what is around me.

I never asked to be popular but I guess it's better to have more people looking out for me than just Jon, he needs to relax. During first class Simon get some time for a more delicate conversation. Sadly we can only text since the teacher has hawk eyes.

Si. Can I ask u something? –C

Yeah. –S

Do u like Izzy? –C

What? –S

U know, like like her –C

What makes u think so? –S

That's a YES! I knew it. Why didn't u just ask her out? –C

Fine I do like her damn. I can't have anything to myself. –S

Nope. So ask her out. –C

R U NUTS! She is way out of my league. Besides I'm not thinking of dating right now. So drop it. –S

Fine! U should ask her out though. I would love my two friends dating. -C

Simon turned and looked at me then rolled his eyes. I could tell he was blushing though. Simon never really talked about any girls he would like to date and now that I know he likes Izzy I will do everything to get them together. My next class is with Izzy and ill find out if she likes him or not. I smile thinking of what I'm about to do.
(buzz)

I saw that grin! –S

LOL. I have no idea what u r talking about. –C

Clary don't u dare do anything stupid. Promise it Clary. –S

Ok fine, ur no fun -C

Simon knows me too well. So he should know that there's no way I would let it go but I'm going to have to fake I am. We spent the rest of the class in silence. When the bell rang he walked to me class which I think is only because he wanted to see Izzy. He is so obvious. We say goodbye and I walk in and sit next to Izzy. We chat for like 2 minutes before the teacher walks in and gives us our assignments. Thirty minutes later she says she will be right back and leaves. That's when we turn to each other, finally a minute to talk.

"Finally I thought she would never leave." Izzy said with an exasperated look on her face.

"I know it would have been torture if we had to wait for the end of class to talk." Clary said looking dramatic.

"So what did you want to talk about?" Izzy asked knowing she wanted to say something to her the moment she walked in the class.

"I was just wondering how you are with everything. Your first week is half done and I'm just curious. Have you met any cute guys I should know about?" Clary asked with a hint of sarcasm.

"Ok now I know you are hiding something." Izzy said looking at Clary trying to figure out what she knew.

"I just want to know if you're interested in someone. That's all." Clary gives Izzy a slight smile.

"Well, I do have someone in mind but I don't think that person is interested in me. So for now if you don't mind I would just like to wait it out to make sure I like him and he likes me." Izzy looked at Clary to make sure she got the message to leave it.

"Ok. I guess I can wait for now but you will tell me who it is." Clary said to Izzy as a matter-of-factly.

Just as I told her this the teacher walked right back in and the girls got back to work. I hoped Izzy meant Simon, they would be perfect together. Nothing would be better than to see Simon happy with an awesome girl like Izzy. The last few minutes of class flew by and before I knew it I was walking towards chem. Damn it why am I so nervous?! Try outs will be fine, I will be ok. No I won't. Shut it Clary you will be fine. Sometimes my inner voice is such a chicken.

When I walk into Chem. I see all the seats taken in my usual table. Oh well, the table behind it is fairly empty except for one seat next to. . Oh crap! It's him! Why do I have to sit next to the guy I crashed into? I hope he isn't still mad, last time I looked at him he looked at me funny. I walk towards the table and when I sit next to him I can feel him tense up. Crap. I don't say anything to him, I just take out my sketch pad and draw. For some reason I feel nervous being next to him, he is so cute and the first time we met I crashed into him. He probably thinks I'm an idiot.

"Umm. . . Hi." I heard someone speak. I look next to me and it's him.

"Hi." I look at him and wish I hadn't. His eyes are so mesmerizing.

"Are you ok? You look a little nervous." He asks and then breaks eye contact looking at the board.

"What? Oh yeah I've been like that all day." I smile weakly.

"That still doesn't answer my question. Are you ok?" He looks back at me and then at the board again.

"Yes, I'm fine. Thanks for asking." I can't believe I just said that.

"No problem, we wouldn't want you to crash into someone else because of nerves now would we?" He gives me slight grin, he looks like he wants to laugh. I of course turn red.

"Oh god don't remind me. I'm still sorry I did that to you." I shake my head not looking up at him.

"And I'm still not sorry you did that to me." He says. I look up for a second between my hair and catch him . . . blushing?! Holy crap is he blushing! He looks so cute, wait does that mean he likes me?

"Your never gonna let me forget that day are you?" I finally speak. Hopefully I come out being flirty.

"No." We look at each other smiling when the teacher gets our attention back on the board. I have no idea what just happened but my stomach feels funny. For the rest of the class I can't help but think of him, it feels like when I first saw Sebastian. He was always glancing at me and it made my stomach feel like… this. I don't even know this boy but I know I want to. When the bell rings we get up and walk out together. When we part in the hall we don't say a word we just smile goodbye to each other. When I glance back at him our eyes meet for a second. It was the best second of the day.

The rest of the day consisted of Izzy and Maia talking about boys and of me trying to get Izzy to reveal the guy she likes. It was a no go. Then for lunch I watched her sit next to Simon and TRY to talk about comics. I felt so bad for her, she looked lost. He on the other hand looked like he was going to pass out. I can't believe she makes him that nervous. Maia spent this lunch sitting with Jordan at the soccer tables. They looked more interested in eating each other rather than lunch. Eww.

When we went to P.E. the girls and I talked but mostly watched the guys play. I noticed Sebastian looking at me a few times. It was nice seeing him again, he was a great boyfriend. We only broke up because we didn't want to do the long distance thing. I kind of regretted it but it's not like we were in love. Sebastian is very attractive. He is 6 feet tall with onyx hair and just as dark eyes. They contrast his pale skin perfectly. He has high cheek bones that actually make him look menacing but sweet at the same time. When I dated him he was like 6 inches shorter but now he looks better. It's like he grew to his full height in the summer. Not bad for freshman.

My next class was not boring at all but I wish it had been. I don't know what I did to give Raphael the impression that I liked him but apparently he thinks I do. When I walked into class Raphael got up from the back of the class and took the seat next to mine.

"Hola Hermosa." He said a little too close to my ear.

"Umm, what?" I asked him knowing full well 'Hermosa' meant beautiful.

"Gringa." He rolled his eyes thinking I didn't know that meant white girl. "I said hello beautiful. How was your day?" He asked looking towards me.

"My day has been great actually. Why do you ask? I don't even know you." I know he is but he doesn't know that. My brother was sure to tell me to stay away from him.

"My name is Raphael. I'm a tenth grader." "What's your name Hermosa?" He said trying to look seductive. Trying.

"Clary, so Raphael. Why all the sudden interest in talking to me?" I went straight to the point trying to catch him off guard.

"Straight to the point huh? I like it. Well Clary since you asked so nicely. I want to get to know you better and take you out on a date." He looked sincere and so did his smile. Although I do know better since I can feel a girl glaring at us from the left side of the room. He left broken hearts behind.

"Really? But what makes you think I want to get to know you or date you? Or date anyone for that matter?" I asked him trying to piss him off so he can just go away.

"I don't, I just think that from the first moment you walked into class I thought you were cute. The way your red hair wraps around your shoulders and drapes off your back, it almost looks angelic." I know he is next to me but his words seemed to be an inch from my ear. That bastard is good he actually has me feeling butterflies. Bastard.

"Well then how about for now you just admire me from a far because I have no interest in dating. But getting to know you is fine, as classmates." I finally said recovering from his last line. Damn he's smooth. I made sure to emphasize the word 'classmate'.

"Ok." (He chuckles) "I can wait for you to be ready to date. You're worth waiting for." He smiled and walked back to his seat in the back, to watch me no doubt. But still, he is so smooth. He has me blushing and looking like a freaking tomato. I swear if one more guy hits on me I'm going to lose it. What the hell, when did I become so popular. Maybe I should tell Jon. No! He will go nuts and probably threaten every guy in the school until only Simon speaks to me. The class ends and I leave relieved that I only have Art left and then try outs. After the events today I could use a run to get all of the thoughts out of my head. I get the hell out of there not wanting Raphael to try to walk me to my next class.

In art I finally feel relaxed until I go to my easel and see the 'man whore' next to it. Just great, another idiot. Here I thought I would unwind before try outs and this dude is going to piss me off. Please don't hit on me. Please don't hit on me. Well, he is hot. NO! He is the 'man whore'. Don't you dare hit on me.

"Hi I'm Jace." He looks at me with those giant golden eyes and I feel like I'm melting.

"Hi I'm Clary. Why are you sitting all the way over here?" I raise one eyebrow. Hopefully he gets the hint.

"I just wanted a change in scenery." He smirks at me trying to be cute.

"Scenery huh? I don't think Ana likes your change." I said looking at him pointing at the girl across from us. Ana didn't look happy that the guy she has been talking to is now on the other side with me. I can't blame her. I want him over there too.

"We were just talking. I don't like it when girls get clingy for no reason." He says while attempting to draw a tree. I think it's a tree.

"Oh, I thought it was because after all that heavy flirting, making out in the art closet and her saying she's your girlfriend you just get up and leave." I told him a little smugly. Bet he didn't think I knew that.

(Slight gasp) Yes, he didn't see that coming, point Clary.

"What makes you think that was true?" He said trying to recuperate from his little gasp.

"I have never known Ana to lie like that and when I went to get more paint yesterday I heard you two. So do you want to keep denying it or can we have an honest conversation?" I ask this time looking directly into his eyes. He definitely didn't expect this.

"Ok, fine. Yes we made out and no she isn't my girlfriend. I'm guessing she was expecting us to be but no. Happy?" He asked trying to sound like he isn't fazed.

"I don't care what you do Jace. After all its none of my business what you do." I state as a matter-of-factly.

"But what if I do care what you think. What if I want to get to know you?" He asked smiling sweetly.

"Given the fact that only yesterday you were making out with the girl who is giving me the death stare I don't think it would be a good idea. Besides, you're not my type." I know that last sentence was a punch to his ego.

"Why wouldn't I be your type? Oh is it because I can't draw to save my life?" He asked trying to sound cute.

(I giggle) Damn.
"That's one reason. The other is because if you wanted to just make out you should have just say so." I can feel him stiffen when I say that. I just want to know what he says.

"I don't. Well I do but I don't. What I mean is I want to take you out. As in a date." He looks a little flustered.

"I'm ok. Right now I don't want to date. Besides if you knew me better you wouldn't want to either." I was referring to my brother forgetting he's new and probably won't know what I mean. And by the look of his face he doesn't.

"Ok. I can accept that, but it doesn't mean I will give up. I will keep asking every day until you say yes." He grins at what he just told me.

I on the other hand have a horrified look on my face knowing he isn't lying. I'm gonna have to go out with him once just to shut him up eventually.

"You're kidding right? No wait don't answer that. I rather live in denial." I say throwing up my right hand so he doesn't say a word. He just smiles. He has a beautiful smile. No! Remember he is a whore. You heard him yesterday making out with Ana in the closet. And on Monday you heard him and his ego. We didn't talk after that. I guess he wanted to give me time to mull things over. He was worse than Raphael. Why are the two biggest flirts in school talking to me I have no clue. I guess the more you ignore them the more they want you. Damn. Im going to need a boyfriend to stop them.

After Art I make my way to the gym and change. I'm so happy I brought my regular workout clothes. I hate the gym uniform it never feels comfortable. I decided to wear my favorite black jogging shorts, the ones that never ride up over my ass. I learned the wrong way that some shorts can show too much. I paired it with an emerald green racer back tank and some black under armor running shoes. I tie my hair up in a ponytail to make sure I can actually see when I run. I make my way outside to the track by the football field. I see coach Garroway with the track team, no doubt watching the try outs and practicing, and some other people dressed in running clothes. I feel a little exposed wearing my tank, I forgot that I would be running and didn't bring a light jacket. The guys will more than likely be watching my boobs bounce up and down. Ugh, I should have thought this through.

When I get to the track I find a familiar face I wasn't expecting. There in all black was the blue eyed 'wall' himself. He looked so hot in running clothes. I wish he would take off his jacket so I can see if he has any muscles underneath. As my eyes work their way up to his face I notice he has been looking at me. Crap. He saw me checking him out like a piece of meat.

"Didn't expect to see you here Clary. I guess I know now why you were nervous earlier." He said looking at me with those big blue eyes.

"You figured out my secret." (I giggle) "But I'm still nervous. You?" I ask trying to relax with a little conversation.

"I'm ok, I like running, but this is the first time I have ever tried out for a team. So why are you nervous?" he asks giving me a smile as he stretches out his arms. And wow does he have big arms.

"I forgot my jacket, I don't like running without one." Hopefully he will be a gentleman and offer me his. I don't want anyone seeing my 'girls' bounce.

"Oh here." (He says as he takes off his jacket revealing his muscles underneath) "Use mine, I just brought in case it was cold."

(I put it on and instantly smell his cologne) He smells so 'relaxing', I don't know how to explain it. A hint of mint with vanilla and teakwood. It's so natural and earthy at the same time. He will have to pry this off of me to get it back. I look at him and he is wearing a sleeveless black shirt. I was right, its muscle city.

"Thanks, you're so sweet." I bite my lip trying not to hold in a big smile.

"No problem." He looks at me with a cute grin. I wish I could see him truly smile.

"Ok everyone come over here and lineup. Everyone will run a mile as fast as they can. And the people with the shortest time will be added to the team." Coach Garroway yelled.

We all line up five at a time. Since there's like 23 or so of us we take turns. I watch the first team go, they weren't that fast. Next is the team Alec is in and he is the fastest by far. Beating his time will be nearly impossible. I'm in the last team, when coach blows the whistle I bolt out running as fast as I can. With every movement Alec's jacket wafts his scent up to my nose making me aware of what is at stake. If I'm fast enough I get to be on the same team as him. I will be able to talk to him more and be surrounded by his amazing aroma. When I reach the finish line I'm all alone. I was so sad. I was so distracted by my thoughts that I must have slowed down. Just then I hear people behind me running up to where I am. I turn to look at coach's face. He looked shocked, happy and amazed all at once. So did the others.

"Clary that was a record run. You are just as fast as the fastest guy on my team." Coach finally spoke.

"Are you serious?" I can't believe I beat everyone out.

"Yeah, well we know you're in for sure. The rest of you will know tomorrow when I post the roster on my door. If your name is on the door then practice will begin for you on Monday. Fridays' practice is cancelled but don't forget to keep training from home." Coach walks away to his team and they begin to practice. Some of them are still looking at me smiling.

"Clary that was amazing. I didn't know you could run that fast." Alec came up to me smiling the most beautiful smile. It made his features softer and masculine at the same time. His smile wasn't perfect but it was to me.

"I didn't know either. I know I could run but not like that. Are you sure it wasn't because everyone else on my team was super slow." I ask trying to make sure I actually was as fast as they said.

"Yes you were great. You're definitely on the team. I just hope I am." Alec looked away from me trying to hide something.

"I saw you when you ran, you were the fastest from the other teams. Do you work out a lot because you look like you're in great shape." My face turns red. I can't believe I just said that.

"Really? I mean do you really think I'm in? Oh and yeah I used to work out in our home gym but since we moved it's all boxed up. So I just run on the treadmill. Oh and thanks for the compliment. For someone with short legs you sure can run." He says shyly, he also looks a little happy.

"Hey, just because I'm short doesn't mean I'm useless. I bet my short legs can run just as fast as you." (We both laugh) His laugh is so deep but sweet. I bet I sound like a whiny kid.

"We will see Monday when we start practice. Well if I make it." He says looking around us.

"You will make the team. I saw you run, your fast." I told him looking at the track. I glance at his arm and see the watch.
"What time is it by the way?"

"Almost six, why?" He asks looking sad.

"Oh crap practice is almost over I have to go to the soccer field and wait for Jon." I try not to look too saddened.

"Oh your boyfriend is on the soccer team?" He asks looking away towards the field with a hurt expression and clenching his fists.

"Gross! No Jon is my brother. And I don't have a boyfriend." Did I just say that? hmm, maybe he can change that.

"Sorry, I just assumed you had one. But go ahead I'll see you tomorrow at Chem. And we will know if we made the team." We walk together towards the locker rooms and go get out thing. It's too late for me to change plus I don't want to so I just go and get my things from the locker. I fix my makeup and my hair. When I walk back out Alec is gone but I can still smell his scent. Oh CRAP! I still have his jacket. I have to give it back. I look everywhere but he is nowhere to be seen, I take off the jacket and stuff it in my backpack so Jon doesn't see it. I'll just give it back tomorrow. Well, maybe. No I will.

When I get to the soccer field I'm only wearing my running uniform and instantly regret it. I can feel a lot of eyes on me. I just hope Jon doesn't see me. I make my way to the benches by the field and plug my head phones into my phone and start sketching. The only thing that comes to mind is a pair of blue eyes that call to me.

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Jon was impressed with the skills of the new 'golden boy'. He looked like he had had some experience and it would come in handy. Magnus liked the new guy as well but for a different reason. He didn't like his attitude but his ass was another subject. Jace seemed to be enjoying himself and acting cocky as always. He wanted to belong to a group of guys who were at his hotness level and were popular with the girls as well. Especially with a captain who loved to win like Jon does.

Practice was almost over when Jace noticed some of the guys making faces and biting their lips. When he turned he saw her. Clary was there wearing a sexy workout outfit. He couldn't help but imagine running after her and bending her over the benches trailing kisses from her lips to her navel.

"Please tell me this guy is not looking at Clary like she's something to eat." Jace heard someone say behind him. It was Magnus talking to Jordan. Jordan walked up to him and gave him a stern look.

"Jace, that's Clary aka Jons baby sister. She is off limits by ALL means. Everyone here knows that, she is forbidden. Jon goes mental when it comes to his sister. So if you want to be on this team you have to stay away from her unless you relish the idea of being run over by Jons car." He pats Jace on the back and moves his attention back to try outs.

Well, now she has to be mine. Forbidden fruit is always sweeter. Jace would have to keep his actions and thoughts in check around the guys. It was clear that even though they found her attractive none of them would dare go near her. Jon was truly a guy they all feared. But Jace is too cocky for his own good.

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After the coach says practice is over and they should all go change Jon spots a flash of red and sees Clary in a VERY revealing outfit. He rushes to her and tells her its time they leave.
"Aren't you going to change?" She asks him.

"No I just want to go home." Jon says as he hurries her off to the car. Once inside he lets it out. "What the hell are you wearing, now I know why half of them were distracted."

"Jon I was too lazy to change after try outs and you promised to back off." Clary said sternly looking into her brothers eyes.

"You dressed like that for try outs. Clary you . . . Ok fine, I'm sorry. Let's just go home." Jon turns on the car and most of the ride back home was in silence. He asked her about try outs when he finally calmed down and she excitedly told him how the coach was impressed. He said it was in their blood. Their family is always the best. Once they arrived home Clary went straight to her room and took out Alecs jacket. It still smelled like him. Clary put her pillow inside the jacket and held it when she went to sleep. She knew it was creepy but his scent was like a drug. She couldn't get enough. Clary was starting to realize she wouldn't really be able to give him back his jacket.

Hint hint, Next chapter will include a date for Clary that will have a surprising outcome.
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