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No one's P.O.V.
Jace stands in the parking lot watching Clary drive off. He can't believe how bad things got in minutes. Jace was still analyzing the events that happened in school. How the seemingly shy girl all of a sudden became confident and took charge of everything. He was trying to impress her but she impressed him. When they finally got to Java Jones and saw Kaelie Jace realized it was his turn to impress her. He thought that if he put Kaelie down and showed Clary she was more important than other girls she would take it as a compliment.
However that wasn't the case. Clary was offended of the way he treated Kaelie, in hindsight Jace should have thought before acting like a douche to another girl in front of someone who is actually sweet and caring. Jace pulled out his phone and called Alec to pick him up. He was annoyed to make the trip back but oh well, there was no way Jace was going to call his parents, besides getting a ride from Kaelie would be hell. He stayed outside waiting for Alec to arrive.
Kaelie was in the back trying to calm down. When she saw Jace about to kiss Clary she bolted. Kaelie didn't want to see that. She thought Jace cared about her. But he had never gone out with her. They always made out in the shadows or the closets. She was happy Jace was her secret but when she saw them together her heart broke. She fell for him after the first kiss. Clary is going to pay for taking away her guy. Kaelie went back out to the front and saw Jace getting in a car with some guy and she felt a little better. At least he isn't going home with that little slut.
Jace and Alec drove in silence. After Alecs initial attempt to find out why the hell he had to go get him so soon he gave up. Jace was thinking of how the hell he was going to fix this. Any other girl and he would have just not cared. Clary wasn't the same as them, he wanted her, and Clary was special. She made him FEEL for the first time. He didn't know how to handle that and ended up fucking things up. He is going to have to think of what to tell her tomorrow. That's if she is willing to listen. I really fucked up. Why do I even care though? Clary is just another girl. They come to me not the other way around.
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Clarys P.O.V.
"Clary?" Jon asked.
CRAP. What do I do? What do I do? I walk back downstairs and find Jon looking at me quizzically.
"I thought you needed the car for 2 hours. Did something happen? Is my car ok?" Jon looked annoyed and curious as hell.
"It turns out I didn't need it for that long after all. No nothing happened to me or your precious car. Here (I toss him the keys) it's in the garage if you want to go inspect it." I turn to walk back up stairs.
"Clary are you sure nothing is wrong? We can talk if you -"I cut him off.
"No. I just want to go to my room ok. I'll see you later." I hate the look on his face. I feel like such a bad sister. He is such a great brother but there are some things he can't handle. Jon barely handled when I dated Sebastian. He was a perfect gentleman and Jon still didn't trust him. I don't even want to think of what he would do to Jace if he found out. (I smile at my thought) He might even get the soccer team to tie him to the goal post and do practice shots.
(The next day)
I never thought the day would come when I didn't want to go to Art class. Ugh, Jace is ruining my day before it begins.
Jon and I get in his car and we head out to school. I hope nothing happens today. I need a break.
We get to school and I hug Jon good bye. When I get inside I immediately find Simon by his locker and I run to him.
"Hey Si, what's up?" I hug him and we walk towards class.
"Nothing much just happy it's finally Friday, can't wait to sleep the whole weekend." He pretends to be soo tired.
"Sleep! Simon I want to see you at least one day. How about you come over on Sunday? You can spend the night and we can go to school in the morning." I'm hoping he says yes. Simon and I haven't spent a lot of time together.
"Really? Ok I'll be there." Simon actually looked surprised I asked. I guess he thinks since I have been spending time with the girls more I wouldn't want to spend it with him.
"Yes Si we haven't spent a lot of time together. So this Sunday we will just stay in my room watching TV and eating junk food until we puke." He smiled at me and I knew he liked my plans.
"That sounds perfect Clare." Simon puts his arm around my shoulder and we walk into class together. Math goes by as usual. This time though I actually pay attention trying to distract myself from yesterday. I know if I tell Simon he will get upset about Jace. It's best not to rock the boat. Thankfully now I have the girls to help with that area of my life.
(The bell rings and Simon and I part)
Izzy is waiting for me at English. I recognize that face now. I bet she wants to know what I decided, maybe she already knows I went on a date. Nah she isn't psychic or anything. I hope.
"How was your date Clary?" She asks with all smugness she can put in that question. Of course she knows.
"How did you- never mind. I'm just going to pretend you read my mind. (She smiles) Well, yesterday I agreed to go out with him. I kinda took him by surprise. We went out for coffee, nothing big, and the entire time he was an ass. It turns out his "girlfriend" worked there and he used me to make her jealous." I said angry as I remembered the events.
"That bastard! How could he do that to you? Tell me who he is and I will kick him in the balls." Izzy looked pissed. I couldn't help but be happy. In a week she and I have become very close. She is a great friend.
"No need Iz, he isn't worth hurting your shoes, ok?" I feign concern for her shoes.
"You're right they are too valuable." She says looking down. We both laugh until the teacher gets our attention.
Izzy is so sweet but I already pretty much have an army to defend me. Jon alone intimidates the whole school and his friends always have his back. They cling to his every word, a perk of being super mega popular. Simon may not be the strongest but he will put up a fight. Izzy and Maia scare me, they are strong girls who no one would be dumb enough to mess with, well maybe Jordan but only because he loves Maia. I am so blessed.
(The bell rings)
Izzy and I part and I head to class with Alec. I kinda regretted giving him back his jacket. His cologne was so intoxicating I slept like a baby. But if I had kept it Jon would have eventually found it and thrown a fit. He still thinks I'm 10 yrs old. Oh well what's done is done.
I walk in and even though my table has space I go and sit in the table behind it with Alec. He is the next candidate after all. Alec widens his eyes for a second as he realizes I'm going to sit next to him. He looks so cute. Hopefully he isn't an ass like Jace. Alec is hot too but he doesn't act like he is aware of it. Even in dark colors he stands out. It's like he effortlessly hot.
"Why are you so surprised?" Alec tenses up for a second as he realizes I'm talking to him.
"I'm not surprised. Just happy." Alec has a flash of red in his cheeks. Awwe.
"Why so happy then? If I may know." Let's see if I can make him look like a tomato.
"Just having a great day. It also helps that you decided to sit by me." Alec starts to blush more intensely. Even blushing he is irresistible. But I can do better.
"So if I sat closer would you be happier? (I turn and look directly in his eyes. He turns fire truck red.) Finally he blushes." (I giggle)
"So not fair Clary. Just because you're always blushing doesn't mean you can drag me with you." He says looking at the wall trying to hide his face. It's not working. I can't believe I'm flirting again. I really need to control this side of me.
"Ok sorry. If you want ill move back to my desk if-"
"No. It's ok, I actually wanted to talk to you." Alec turns to look at me. I guess he doesn't want me to leave.
"About what?" He peaked my curiosity.
"Well, since you told me at try outs that you don't have a boyfriend I thought that maybe we could go on a date. If you want." He said looking at me with a hint of fear in his eyes. I smile wide and blush. That caught me off guard.
"Really?" Was all I could come up with. Then the look on his face made me regret answering with a question. He looks hurt. CRAP.
"I was going to ask you on a date. That's why I sat next to you." I quickly added and his face lit up.
"Are you serious? You're not playing with me?" His eyes betraying happiness and excitement.
"Yes. Is that so hard to believe?" I smirk as he smiles. Finally.
"Actually yes. I never thought you would say yes when I asked let alone say you were going to ask me." His blue eyes danced with joy.
"Well I did. So when would you like to go out? We don't have practice today." I ask.
"Well then how about after school. We can go to the movies. How does that sound?" Alec looks at me waiting for my response.
"Perfect actually." I smile. The look on his face is priceless.
"Ok ill take you in my car. I'll pick you up in the front of the school. Ok?" Alec looks like he still can't believe this is happening.
"Ok." With that we turned our attention to the teacher. I quickly texted Jon and told him I would be back after his practice ended. He of course bombarded me with questions but I told him I was just going to eat since I didn't want to be around all those guys. He realized that would be better and said to be back in two hours. That would barely be time to watch a movie but I don't want to spend a lot of alone time with Alec. Baby steps are best.
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(Alec texting Izzy)
Iz I need to do something after school. Can you please stay after school with Jace. Ask mom to pick you guys up after his practice ends. –A
WHAT!? R U serious. What is soooooo important? –I
That's my business. Please Izzy. –A
Fine. But u owe me. ;-) -I
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(4th period goes by)
(lunch goes by)
(bell rings, time for P.E.)
(P.E. is almost over when. . .)
Clary, Izzy and Maia are all sitting in the bleachers watching everyone else play. Simon left to the nurse after someone spiked a volleyball onto his nose. Clary just told them she has another date afterschool and they are going nuts. Izzy insists on doing her makeup or something but Clary won't budge. The entire idea of looking like a painted clown scares her.
Izzy and Maia hassle her for information on who the new guy is but they get nothing. Apparently having two guys like you is a big deal. If they only knew it was four. Maia would scream and want names. Izzy would squeal and cause a scene until she knew. Both girls scared Clary a little.
Clary finally decided to do something so they wouldn't text or call later on trying to know how it's going.
"How about instead of talking on the phone after the date you two just come to my house tomorrow." Clary is met just happy nods from both girls.
"Great idea Clary, that way we are sure to get answers from you." Izzy beams at Clarys oversight.
"Crap. Fine ill text you the address tomorrow Iz. Let's meet at noon at my place." Clary says realizing she just put herself in the corner.
"Awesome, girls' day tomorrow. We can watch all of twilight." Maia says with a dreamy look in her eyes. (She's thinking of Jacob the werewolf)
"YES. I love Edward. He can suck my neck any day." Izzy practically purrs his name.
"You two are impossible." Clary says burying her face in her hands.
"Ja ja ja Clary. Anyways, back to the issue at hand. During your date be careful. Have your phone handy in case you need someone to pick you up. Let's hope this one isn't an asshole too." Izzy says looking at Clary with a serious expression.
"I will have my phone at hand. I promise." Clary looks at her friends and smiles.
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(6th period goes by uneventful)
(7th period art)
Jaces P.O.V.
I walk into class and see that Clary is already here and the seats next to her are already filled.
Shit, I should have come straight here. This girl is impossible.
I reluctantly sit next to some dude. The entire time I keep glancing at Clary hoping she looks up. I have to get another chance with her. She is so real, unlike any other girl. She doesn't care about what anyone else thinks. She isn't stuck up, snobby, narcissistic, dishonest, dumb, slutty, untalented, materialistic, rude, gossipy, high maintenance, shallow, moody and arrogant. Damn I have "dated" some horrible girls.
This time when I look up our eyes meet. I get excited inside but it stops when she starts to glare at me with hatred. Fuck, I really screwed up. There's no way my usual way of handling things will work. With her my instincts are wrong. I mouth the words "I'm sorry" to her. She replies "I don't care."
When the class is finally over I walk over to her without my stuff so she doesn't have time to bolt out. I stand behind her so she can't get around me.
"Clary please talk to me. I'm sorry the way I acted on our date yesterday." I cannot believe I am begging this girl. This is insane. What is it about her?
"No, you acted like an immature jackass and I don't want anything to do with you." Clary practically spat the words at me. Ana overheard her and smiled. Of course she would stay behind to hear some of the conversation.
"I just honestly thought that's how girls wanted their guys to treat a girl who was trying to take her guy." I said trying to convince her.
"One, I am not your girl. Two, I don't ever want to be with someone who uses me to hurt another girl. It's wrong and cruel. Kaelie looked so hurt and she hates me now. She kept glaring at me during class. Thanks for that." Clary said trying to get around me.
"I won't do it again. Just give me another chance. I don't really know how to date someone who is genuinely nice." When the words leave my mouth I realize what I said.
"What does that say about you? What you're tired of fucking around with sluts so you think why not hook up with the quiet chick. Honestly Jace what is wrong with you?" Clary manages to duck under my arm. She is fast and small. Not used to that.
"Clary come on just give me another chance." I ask her before she leaves.
"Too late. I already have a date with someone else." She turns and walks away. She leaves me in the class like an idiot. A DATE! Who the hell is the son of a bitch who thinks he's competition to me. It takes every ounce of control I have to not run out and demand who the guy is. If I act like that again she will never talk to me. Plus someone might tell her brother and the whole team will ignore me.
I have to do something to show her I do want another chance. Monday I'll have to actually step up my game. That's a first. I'm in uncharted territory and it sucks. But Clary seems worth it. She better be.
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Clary sprints out of art. Jace had to ruin her mood. The nerve of the asshole to want another chance. She stops by her locker and leaves the books she won't need and checks herself in the mirror. She makes her way to the front and sees Alec and a beautiful Mercedes. She is slightly taken aback. She didn't know if it was his but he looked great behind the wheel. Besides she shouldn't be surprised since the majority of the school came from wealthy families.
She walks up to Alec who is leaning up against the passenger door.
"Hey." She said as she approached him. Alec gets up and opens the door for her.
"I was beginning to think you weren't coming." Alec said with a hint of relief. He makes his way to his side and climbs in attempting to hide his nerves.
"I was just putting some things away. Don't worry. Oh we have to be back in two hours. Is that ok?" Clary smiled waiting for his response.
"Yeah, no problem." Alec started the car and they drove away together.
They had no idea that while they were talking someone was watching them the whole time.
Yes that's where I leave it. If you want to know how the date goes and who is watching then stay tuned. Lol. The next chapter will reveal all. I know it's a little mean to leave you guys wanting more but I'm going to be busy this weekend and might not have time to work on it so I decided to post this so you guys won't go 6 days from the last chapter.
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