Hey guys here is the next chapter. Hope you all enjoy. Let me know what you all think of it.
In two days it will be two months since I first published a chapter. I never expected this following and I'm so happy that I took a chance and decided to write.
Thoughts are in Italics
Disclaimer: Cassandra Clare owns everything.
Today was finally my day. Nothing interesting happened. I can't believe my luck that all guys decided to leave me alone all day. We still had class but no one pressured me or flirted or looked at me in a weird way. It was an amazing day. Sadly the afternoon won't be that lucky. Izzy told me during lunch that she would be coming over to make party plans with me. I told her Simon usually handles things but she insisted. How could I possible argue, or even win for that matter. She may say she wants to help but I'm pretty sure the moment Simon said he was in charge of planning Izzy just wanted an excuse to be near him. Plus a little girl input would be nice. Last time my mother decided to put hers and I almost ended u with the girliest glitter pink party ever. I love my mom but she does not know what I like when it comes to that.
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Simon goes home with Clary and Jon from school. He already knew Izzy would be coming over at any time after she 'gets ready'. How could she not be ready he will never know. He feels seasick every time she is near him after his little dream. It's hard to look her in the eyes now.
Clary might know something is going on but she has yet to say anything. Simon is thankful for it and proceeds to sit in the living room with the brother and sister.
"Ok so let's make sure we have everything we need for the party on Saturday." Simon takes out his notebook and a pen as he speaks.
"Let's count off what we already have and then work on what we need." Jon says settling in next to Clary. He knows he will need her close if he is to control his temper at the mention of four party guests. Plus he wants to leave enough room for Izzy next to Simon.
"Shouldn't we wait for Izzy? She wanted to help." Clary asks while texting her at the same time.
"Yeah but lord knows how long 'getting ready' is going to take." Simon says.
(Door bell rings)
"Well that was fast." Jon says and makes no move to get up while looking at Simon with a raised eyebrow. Clary told him about what she thinks is between them and he was all too happy to help. He likes Simon and over the years he has gained his trust. But he would still feel better if he had a girlfriend. Big brothers never change.
"No don't get up. I'll get it." Simon rolls his eyes as he makes his way to the door.
"Thank you." Clary says as he lightly punches her brothers' arm. He just chuckles.
"Hey Simon." Izzy says when he opens the doors.
"Hey Izzy come in we were all about to discuss the party plans." Simon steps back and allows her to walk in and then closes the door. He can't really see any difference. She is still as beautiful as the day he met her. She could be in sweats and he wouldn't care.
"Hi Iz come on I want to make sure we have everything ready for Saturday. No time to make mistakes." Clary says enthusiastically. Jon fidgets as to why she is so excited. He turns Clarys slightly sideways on the couch and has her lean back onto him while placing one arm around her. It makes Clary put her legs on the couch and almost fully recline on Jon. It also forces Izzy and Simon to chare the loveseat.
Clary smiles at him knowing full well the two reasons as to why he did that.
"Ok so what do you have done already?" Izzy asks getting out her tablet.
"Well Simon knows about this stuff better than I do. All I know is to show up and make sure my party isn't overflowing with pink." Clary smirks at the look Izzy gives her.
"What is wrong with pink?" She asks sounding angry.
"Nothing if you're ten and wearing a tutu." Clary says smiling wider at Izzys face.
"It's a long story. Let's just say Pink is not a good party color for her." Simon cuts in seeing the situation.
"Fine, no pink. What is the décor?" Izzy asks changing the subject.
"The party is going to be localized in the downstairs area. All upstairs bedrooms will be locked for precaution and so will the closets. Last year some people got to comfortable for the Morgenstern's tastes." Simon says as he looks at Jon.
"How is it my fault some of my guests decided they felt horny. I still don't hear the end of it." Jon tilts his head back in exasperation.
"We know better now and since mom and dad trust us to be alone we have to make sure nothing is stolen broken or defiled while they are gone. Otherwise I will never be allowed to have another party in my life." Clary says as she squeezes Jon's arm.
"Ok so no one is allowed to sneak off into some corner. Not much fun but I see your point. So what else? You guys don't have a pool but the deck is beautiful and it would make a perfect outdoor area." Izzy says as she recalls the backyard.
"Yeah we were thinking of that. Since its better to keep the dancing inside for the noise we thought we could set up the food outside to minimize the mess inside. Plus it's easier to clean up." Simon looks at Izzy who is listening intently and surprisingly looks impressed.
"Wow you really do think ahead for everything. Nice Lewis." She types away and Simon smiles. He doesn't know if Izzy saw it but from Jon's and Clarys view she did. "So what music will be playing and what about the food? Is someone going to grill or is it catered?" Izzy asks this time looking only at Simon. Its clear Clary decides but Simon is the one with the plan.
"The party will have a D.J. and there's already a list of songs that were pre picked by all of us and sent to him. I'll give you his email so you can send him your picks but he already knows Clarys choice in music plus he is bringing all the equipment to turn the great room into a mini club. He did a great job last year plus we have attended others he was working at and Clay liked them so were good there. As for the food it won't be catered but there will be two people who tend to the food and refill the drink dispensers as needed. They are hired separately since the food is a mixture of thee of Clarys favorite restaurants. She wanted variety. Plus her dad insisted since he doesn't want any of us to lift a finger." Simon shows Izzy the notes he has and the company information.
"Wow Clary I have never seen someone so organized when it comes to party planning. Simon how do you put all of this together?" She asked looking at Simon intently.
"Well Clarys parties have always been a big deal since we met. So it was easy to pick this stuff up. Plus most of this planning comes from her mom. She is always involved and loves to make sure things are perfect. She also helps my mom with my parties. She plans so many benefits for her gallery that it's like second nature to her to be prepared." He smiles at Izzy who still can't believe how much effort is being applied to her party. She heard people at school talk about it and she thought they were exaggerating but now she has no doubt of Clarys influence.
"Then let's go through everything we can possibly think of before the day is over. Can't have last minute fiascos now can we?" Izzy says as she looks at Clary and Jon who are snuggled together on the other couch watching them in amusement.
If all goes well Clary knows they will stay talking and planning until their parents come home.
(Two and half hours later)
"Clary Jon we're home." Jocelyn calls out as she and Valentine enter the house.
"Were in the dining room." Clary calls out. They decided to move to better go through all their notes.
"Hello I'm Jocelyn and this is my husband Valentine." Jocelyn says to Izzy who is still next to Simon. Valentine stands behind Jocelyn to see who she is introducing herself to.
"Hello Mr. and Mrs. Morgenstern I'm Izzy." She speaks with confidence even though Clarys dad looks scary.
"Please just call us Valentine and Jocelyn. It's a pleasure to meet you." Valentine says to her in a sweet tone so he won't scare her. He tends to sound angry when he speaks according to his children.
"Okay." Izzy smiles at them and returns her attention to the task at hand.
"So kids how was school. Anything I should know about?" Valentine asks as he eyes his children.
"No today was great. We're just going over last minute details for the party." Jon says as he fidgets with some notes.
"Good. I want everything perfect for my princess. Do you need anything?" He asks while looking at Clary.
"No so far we are on track and everything is perfect." She smiles as she scrolls through Izzys tablet.
"Good. Your mother and I will get dinner started. Will you two be joining us for dinner? It would be a great opportunity to go over some of the things we want to discuss about the party." Valentine asks as Jocelyn proceeds to make more noise in the kitchen.
"Um I could call my parents and ask but I think they will be ok with it." Izzy says as she takes out her phone.
"You know I'm already staying so I'm good." Simon says smiling at Valentine who smiles back. To anyone who doesn't know him they might think his smile is fake but he only looks scary from years and years of dealing with the scum of the earth.
"Good. I'll see you all in about an hour." He walks away into the kitchen to help his wife.
"What do you think he wants to discuss with all of us?" Simon asks while looking at Clary and Jon.
"I don't know but I don't like it." Jon replies as he puts his arm on Clarys shoulder who has a concerned look on her face.
"No one has said a word about 'the four' right? No one speak the subject he has the ears of a bat." Clary says in a low voice.
"No" Simon says.
"No" Izzy replies.
"No" Jon says.
"Jon. Please tell me you didn't." Clarys eyes narrow as she looks at her brother.
"I swear I didn't I know he is way worse than me and I don't want your party to get ruined if he decides to stay so I'm keeping quiet. Plus I figured once you pick it would be better if he only found out about the one." He says in a pleading voice. Clary may be small but she can still hurt.
"Okay. I believe you. I guess that would be better but I still don't like how he reacts. Well both of you. Actually three of you. You two passed the habit onto Simon." Clary crosses her arms on her chest and pouts.
Jon and Simon chuckle. She looks too cute to be taken seriously right now.
"What do you expect when we see you as a little girl? Besides I'm all too happy to know Simon is still looking out for you. Thanks Si." Jon says his last statement while looking at Simon who looks pleased with being praised for something he does out of love.
"No problem." He says smiling wide like an idiot.
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Alecs P.O.V.
What on earth is taking Izzy so long? She has been over there for hours. I can't take it anymore. I want to know what the hell is going on. It's so hard being near Clary and not talking to her. I might as well pave the way for Jace and his big ass ego.
Alec paces back and forth in his room in the dark with the curtains wide open. Since Clarys room is bright it should minimize being noticed in his. He keeps hoping and praying she goes to her room soon or that Izzy leaves soon. It's almost dinner and she still isn't here. Mom and dad are going to kill her.
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Jaces P.O.V.
Where in the hell is Izzy and why won't she reply my damn texts. I swear she is ignoring me on purpose now. She just wants Alec to be with her since she thinks I'm going to fuck up.
(Beep Beep)
Jace rushes to his phone at the sound of an incoming message. His heart is pounding with anticipation hoping its Izzy when he sees the id. 'Kaelie' Oh great another text from her. All he has received since the weekend are nothing but I want you texts from this psycho chick who can't get a clue that he is no longer interested. He fucked her once and it was quick.
"Leave me alone." He groans at the phone.
Jace Lightwood does not rush to his phone over a girl. But she wasn't any girl. This was Clary.
(Beep Beep)
He checks again and again its Kaelie.
Jacey I miss u
Do u wanna get 2geter again?
DUR that day? It was 2G2BT
He rolls his eyes and just ignores her. The one girl he wants won't come easy and after Jon's little lesson he know feels like shit. When Kaelie cornered him and hugged him he nearly screamed. She squeezed the hell out of his sides. Another reason to want to be away from this chick.
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(Dinner at the Lightwoods)
Maryse Robert and the three boys are sitting down for dinner when Alec finally speaks up.
"Aren't we going to wait for Izzy?" He says while helping serve Max.
"No she called earlier and asked to stay for dinner at her friend's house and we said yes." She replies as she sits down for dinner.
Jace sighs under his breath and begins to eat.
"Alright." Alec replies and doesn't utter another word. The rest of the dinner goes on with idle conversation between their parents and Jace. Alec just smiles and nods every so often.
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(Dinner at the Morgenstern's)
Everyone was already at the table enjoying the delicious meal Jocelyn and Valentine had prepared. It took long enough since they kept kissing and making their kids want to puke. They have always been like that when they were together. As mean and vicious Valentine was in the courtroom he was completely different at home or when he was with Jocelyn. She is the only person on earth who can tame the savage within him.
"So how are the plans coming along? Have you missed anything Simon?" Jocelyn asks Simon with a small smirk to show him she is kidding.
"No, everything is running smoothly. Izzy is helping out too. We haven't found anything wrong yet and we have backups just in case." Simon says proudly and Izzy smiles.
"Good, I would hate to kill you if you ruin my little girl's party." Valentine says in a deep aggressive voice while glaring at Simon. Izzy stiffens at the predatory gaze in Clarys dad's eyes.
"Me? Never, besides I value my life too much to risk getting yelled at by Clary." Simon says in mock terror.
"So you're saying my daughter is scarier than me?" Valentine eyes Simon and Jon is too amused to look away. Simon has long stopped being afraid of Valentine since he earned his trust enough to sleep in the same room let alone the same bed as her and not do a thing. Izzy just looks on in horror.
"Yes. She may be small but she is scary as hell." Clary gets mad. "Ow." She kicks his shins from under the table. "See. Evil in a convenient travel size."
Everyone at the table burst out laughing. Even Izzy has let go of her fear of Valentine.
"I swear I hate you sometimes Simon." Clary says before almost chocking from lack of air.
"You still love me anyways." He smiles at her. "Even when you get scary."
"Careful she might hold you to that." Jon says as he recovers from his laughing fit.
"I'm so sorry you have to see this Izzy I swear my family is never this crazy, they're usually worse." Clary said embarrassed by their little display. Plus a while earlier Izzy looked downright scared.
"It's fine better than mine." Izzy smiles but there's a flash of sadness in her eyes that Clary notices but doesn't say anything.
"Ok I think we should get back to the party plans. Your father and I will be here for the first part of the party." Jocelyn said as she took a bite.
"But I thought you guys would be out on a date." Clary asked sounding slightly disappointment.
"We are but we want to give you your present before we leave. Besides why would we want to miss that?" Valentine said with a slight smile that reassured Clary that they do trust them.
"Can I get a hint?" Clary asked enthusiastically.
"No you just have to wait." Jocelyn said as she stopped Valentine from speaking. He can never deny her anything.
"Fine." Clary pouted and sighed. Valentine wanted to speak but one look from Jocelyn made him reconsider.
The rest of the dinner went on with chatter about school, the party and the new gallery exhibit Jocelyn is putting together. As usual Valentine couldn't talk about his work but he did complain of having to deal with annoy people all the time. Clary was happy as she looked around the table. She has all she could need to be happy. Whether it lasts or not is yet to be seen.
The party chapter will more than likely be really long so it may be split in two. I am working on the next chapter as we speak or read. So hope you all enjoy it.
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