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(Saturday Night)

Previously . . .

The girls stayed upstairs talking and laughing until Simon came in and told them it was time to go downstairs. Clary took a deep breath and headed towards the door. Let the party begin.

"Clary do you need a minute?" Izzy asked seeing how nervous Clary was by just walking towards the door.

"YES." Clary said a little too loudly. "I mean yes." The girls stifled a snicker.

"What's wrong?" Maia asked as she motioned Clary to come and sit with them. Clary did so and relaxed.

"It's not the party if that what you two are thinking. It's the whole seeing all four guys and telling one of them I chose him. I'm just nervous. I have never been used to that much attention from guys." Clary said feeling much better that she voiced her fears.

Maia and Isabelle looked at each other with a knowing look. They wanted to ease her stress and just make her happy.
"Look we will be with you all night long and we do mean all night long." Maia said as the words sunk in.

"You two are sleeping over?" Clary asked.

"Yup, cleared it with your mom and our parents so we could be here for you." Izzy said proudly. It was her idea.

Clary beamed, she knew she would need someone to talk to tonight and Simon would not be the ideal person. She was never happier to have her girls in her life.
"That is the best news ever." Clary brought both of them in for a hug and squeezed them with all her might. She was relieved.

"We need to breathe." Maia said. Clary let them go with an 'oops.'

"Okay now that we have that out of the way lets go downstairs. I believe we will be making Simon and Jon nervous if they don't see you soon. The girls laughed and made their way to the door. Clary locked it behind her and attached the key to her bracelet for safe keeping.

The girls stood at the top of the stairs and they were received with flashing lights and gasps. They all felt gorgeous at that moment. Simon and Jon were at the bottom of the stairs and waiting for the girls. As they made their way down they were photographed by someone Clary didn't immediately recognize.

"It's the photographer dad hired." Jon said in her ear as she neared him.

"Let me guess he will be staying here the whole time he and mom are gone to make sure everyone behaves." Clary said.

"You honestly thought dad wouldn't have something up his sleeve?" Jon asked feigning surprise.

"Please, that man rarely surprises me." Clary said knowing her dad a little too well.

"Come on you two we need to be in the main room." Simon said as he steered Jon and the girls to where the photo booth was set up in the main room. Apparently Clarys mom couldn't help herself.

There in the main room was a glamorous backdrop in emerald green fabric with crystals failing down from the ceiling to make it look as if it was raining diamonds. Jocelyn added a few sheer shimmery black trims in the background as well.

"By the Angel it's beautiful." Clary was blown away. She wanted to cry.

"Oh no you don't. I worked really hard on that." Izzy came to the rescue with a tissue just in time.

"I'm so glad you like it sweetheart." Jocelyn said as she hugged her daughter from behind.

"Like it? No I love it mom. Thank you so much. How did you hide this from me?" She couldn't remember ever seeing this in the house before.

"Oh that's easy, it was in the panic room." Jocelyn said with a smirk.

"Good hiding spot. Now I know where to go for my Christmas present." Clary got a mischievous look on her face and Jocelyn just rolled her eyes. Her two kids could never find their presents before the big day. She was very good at hiding stuff.

"Enough with that now go and greet your guests at the door. I'm sure you know how to be a good hostess. Could one of you help her with the presents?" Jocelyn asked the girls behind her.

"I will." Maia jumped in since she wanted to be near Jordan.

"Thank you Maia, Isabelle why don't you and Simon make sure everything is running smoothly with the staff." Jocelyn said and before she could get a response she walked away to find her husband. Nice move mom.

"Umm, let's check on the caterer's first okay?" Simon said as he tried not to blush.

"Sure." Izzy played it off as nothing but inside she was dying.

"Does your mom know they like each other?" Maia asked as she and Clary headed towards the door.

"It's my mom, of course she does."

Clary stayed at the front door greeting all of her guests. Everything was running smoothly. Jordan and Michael were great at double checking invitations and making sure no one snuck in anything illegal. When Camille finally came to the door she was met with a bit of hostility from Jordan. He has never liked the expressionless 'Queen of the dead' as he calls her. He and Maia say her perfume makes their noses burn. Weirdo's.

Everything was going fine until Clary spotted the first guy and it was Raphael. She instantly felt herself blush deep red. Fuck.

"Are you blushing because of me Hermosa?" Raphael asked as he extended his hand to Clary to kiss it. When Clary gave him her hand she was about to faint. Raphael decided to pull her towards him and kiss her cheek. Clary turned bright red all the way down to her chest. Just when she thought things couldn't be worse here comes angry Jon.

"Raphael." Jon said with hostility in his voice. She knew she needed to diffuse the situation before her father got involved and had a heart attack at the mention of four guys.

"Jon Raphael was just wishing me happy birthday." She let go of Raphael who could only smirk at her brothers' reaction. Jordan and Michael were ready to throw him out with one signal from him.
"Calm down." She whispered to him.

"I didn't mean to upset you Jon but I only gave her a chaste kiss on the cheek. I'm sure she will tell you so." Raphael seemed unfazed. How the hell is he so calm?

"Let's keep it that way." Jon said before he looked at the guys and walked away.

"How did you ever calm him down?" Raphael asked Clary.

"I have no idea. But let's not push him before he goes nuts and throws you into the street." Clary laughs and so does Raphael at the sight of her smile.

"I'll be around Hermosa." He winked at her before he walked away.

"Damn I see your dilemma." Maia said before she received an angry look from Jordan. "Oh baby I didn't mean it like that. You're my one and only." Maia went off to reassure Jordan as he checked invites while Clary greeted everyone else.

Camille was out of view by hiding behind one of the balloon towers. She was seething. She had just witness the extent of Raphael's affection for Clary. She hated her more than ever. A single tear ran down her face before she pulled it together. She pulled out her phone and began to plan how to get the girls in. She wouldn't allow Clary to have a good night now.

Sebastian was dropped off at the sidewalk and mentally prepared himself. He missed Clary so much and he wanted nothing more than to be with her again. Tonight was a step closer to that goal. He went to the door and as he was about to pull out his invitation Jordan stopped him. He was instantly worried that Clary changed her mind about him until Jordan smiled at him.

"Don't bother I already know you're invited for sure. Go ahead." Jordan just waved him in and waited for the next person.

"Sebastian you made it." Clary said with a smile.

"I wouldn't miss this for the world." He hugged her and gave her her present. Maia immediately took it from her to add to the rest.

"Thanks I'm sure ill love it. The food is outside on the deck and the dance will start at nine."

"Perfect. I'll save you dance." Sebastian waited for her blush. He knew her too well.

She looked down to hide her blush but couldn't help it. He smiled and walked away. It was a bit awkward but he thought it went well.

"Everything going good?" Maia asked.

"Yeah just two more and then hopefully everything goes smoothly for the rest of the night." Clary said as she regained her natural color. Well as natural as pale goes.

"I'm sure they will be here soon." Maia said as she put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "Well speak of the devil and he shall appear."

"What?" Clary turned her head and there at the door coming towards her was Jace. Even with low lighting he looked gorgeous. So not fair.

"Clary." Was all he said before he enveloped her in a hug. Clary was flattered but ended it since she knew Jon was nearby.

"Hey Jace glad you made it." Clary said as she put a little distance between them. "Is that for me?"

"Oh yes sorry I'm a bit distracted right now. You look hot." Jace said as he handed her her present.

"Oh thank you." Clary admired the wrapping since she didn't know what to say. Hot? Really?
"Maia could you take this please." Clary handed her the present. "The food is outside and Izzy is outside as well."

She wanted to end the awkwardness. It didn't work.

"Good I'm actually looking for her. Thanks I'll see you later at the dance floor." He winked at her and walked off. He definitely needs no help with his self esteem.

Last but not least Alec walked in a little after his brother. When Clarys eyes fell on him she gasped. He looked different. He wore a bright blue button up shirt that matched his eyes. Deep black fitted jeans with an open black hoodie. His hair looked tousled but managed. He looked like a younger version of Tom Hiddleson. Damn.

"Happy Birthday Clary." Alec said as he hugged her and proceeded to hand her flowers and her gift. "I hope they're to your liking."

Clary smelled the lilies and smiled. They were perfect. "Yes actually they are. Thank you Alec." Maia took her cue and took the flowers and present.

"Didn't think the party would be this big. It's impressive." Alec said trying to desperately not lose his cool.

Clary laughed. She knew her party could have been bigger if she would have let her mother rent out a dance hall. No way that's happening.
"This is actually small by my mom's standard. Don't let her hear you though. She might want to outdo herself."

"I promise to keep my mouth shut." Alec saw the rest of the people waiting to talk to Clary and took it as an excuse to not embarrass himself. "I better let you get back to your hostess duties. I'll see you a bit later."

"Okay." That was all she could say before the rest of the people came up in front of her.

"What did she say?" Kaelie asked Seelie who was reading Camille's text.

"She is going to wait for a distraction to sneak us in. She wants us to keep close." Seelie said to a very eager Kaelie.

"We are as close as we can get. Told you parking here was a good idea." Kaelie said as she primped for the tenth time again.

"And I told you to bring a book or something since it might be a while." Seelie said as she read her magazine.

"It shouldn't be much longer." Kaelie went back to fixing her makeup as Seelie just rolled her eyes at her.

By 8:20 ish everyone had arrived. Well the majority. Jordan and Michael changed shifts with two other guys on the team and went to join in the fun. Clary was happily enjoying the party with her friends. She especially liked being able to push Izzy and Simon into conversation. Those two needed all the help they could get.

Jon was sticking to his sister like glue and discreetly glaring at anyone who got near her. He couldn't turn off 'big brother' mode. The guys gave him status reports every few minutes. They were expecting party crashers like last year but hopefully nothing serious. He didn't want trouble while his dad was here. That would stop the party immediately.

Speaking of parents, Valentine and Jocelyn were in the study preparing their surprise for Clary.

"Is everything ready sweetheart?" Valentine nearly crooned as he talked to his wife.

Jocelyn blushed at his words. He can still make her feel like a teenager when he talks to her in that voice.
"Yes, they aren't far from us. He said he would call when he's in the neighborhood."

"Good I'll get Jon to clear a space for him." Valentine kissed her and went to find his son.

Clary is finishing her plate of food while staring at the guys from her tack team. When she saw the amount of food of food that was ordered she thought they would be eating left over's for a week. Nope. These guys looked starved. Leah was off to the side rolling her eyes at them for their behavior. When the two girls made eye contact Leah mouthed 'sorry'. Clary just laughed and replied 'don't worry about it'.

"Having fun?" Izzy said.

"Yes and where have you been? Simon said he hadn't seen you for a while." Clary asked wanting to know where she snuck off to.

"Oh my brothers occupied me for a bit. They are both getting annoying so the sooner you announce who you like the better. At this point I don't care who it is just as long as I only have to deal with one person." She said pretending to be exhausted.

Clary laughed. "Maybe I should keep it to myself. Seeing you like this is too entertaining."

"Funny." She took a bit out of Clarys food.

"Hey." Clary pulled her plate away.

"What it was funny." Izzy said innocently.

"So not the same thing. Now stop taking my food before you lose that hand." Clary tried to sound serious but failed.

"Okay." Izzy raised her hands in surrender. "Hey where's Jon? I haven't seen him."

"I think I saw him with my dad a little bit ago. Maybe they're getting ready to leave." Clary said as she bit into her cake pop.

(Jon and Valentine outside)

"Is the space ready?" Valentine asked his son.

"Yeah the guys are moving the last car out of the way. When is he supposed to be here?" Jon asked as he glanced at his watch.

"He said he was near so any moment. Make sure to keep track of the people when they come outside. I don't want anyone else to sneak in." Valentine said as he thought of the crowd that might form on his lawn.

"No problem. I just informed the guys to keep a tight perimeter and to make sure they recognize the guests." Jon took this very seriously.

"Make sure no one is out here. If anyone arrives late make sure they stay out of the way. As soon as I know he is here we will move fast so stay on top of things." Valentine said as he waited for his son to nod in confirmation. He left right after leaving Jon to mobilize the guys.

Valentine walked into the study just as Jocelyn was hanging up the phone.

"Well?" He asked.

"He is literally two blocks down. I told him that in two minutes he should pull up to the front of the house so we have to do this now." Jocelyn said as she fixed herself in the mirror.

"Let me text Jon while you gather everyone around. Oh do you have your things ready so I can lock the study?" He asked.

"Yes go ahead. I can't wait for dinner." She said as she kissed him and went out the door.

Jon ETA two minutes. Be ready. –Valentine

Valentine locked the study and proceeded to the main room where Jocelyn was gathering everyone. The music was low and she had all eyes on her. He moved next to her and brought Clary forward. The photographer was ready to move since he was in on the surprise.

"Clary your mother and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate your birthday today." Valentine said as he looked to his wife so she could continue.

"But we decided to give it a try. So before we go we wanted to give you your present early." Clary was instantly excited looking around the room to see where her present could be. Everyone started to do the same.

"Come with us princess." Valentine said as he took Clary by the hand and led her out of the house.

Everyone was excited and confused along with Clary. They were all murmuring of what the surprise could be. Some people were saying it could be a celebrity, a car, a motorcycle, a horse and even a boat. Just as Clary passed the threshold she screamed and ran forward. There standing was a brand new 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

It was a beautiful color called white diamond tri coat. It shined in the twinkling lights that adorned the outside of the house. Everyone at this point is screaming in glee at the reveal of her birthday present. Maia and Izzy run up to her and hug her as she hugs the car.

"Oh by the Angel thank you. I love it I swear." Clary said as she jumped up and down. "This is the best present EVER!"

Jocelyn and Valentine look at each other with joy. They wanted to make the right choice and it looks like they did. It's the perfect starter car for a very overprotected princess. It has great safety features with airbags that cover her all around. It has Onstar for immediate help in case of a crash. He wasn't going to take any chances with his baby girls' safety. If he could have he would have gifted her a tank. Slow and steady wins the race after all.

Everyone was going crazy as Clary was talking to the rep about her new cars features. Maia and Izzy looked excited just thinking about all the places they can all go now together without having to borrow a car or go with one of the boys. Yes everyone was happy for them . . . well all except one very pissed off blonde.

Camille looked on with pure hatred and jealousy as she watched Clary flutter around her gift. She hated the fact that she was getting everything without even lifting a finger. She actually had to beg her parents for a car and it wasn't as nice as this. Clary just got it as a surprise. Spoiled Bitch.

She whipped out her phone and took advantage of the distraction to call the girls.

"Yeah?" Seelie answered.

"This is the best time. Everyone is distracted. Make sure no one can see Kaelie. I'll distract one of the guys by the side gate. Hurry." Camille said before she hung up.

When she looked at the side gate she smiled. There was Michael looking like he was itching to go near the car. What guy wouldn't? This is too easy.

"Hey Michael." She inched to his side looking bored as if the car wasn't a big deal.

"Hi Camille. Why aren't you with everyone else?" He asked wondering what's wrong with her. It's the new Escalade for God's sake!

"I'm not really into cars besides the rep is just talking about the cars features. I'm sure any minute he will start talking about its engine just to make the guys squeal." She said with a smirk. (Well what a smirk looks like on her)

Michael looked even antsier like he was fighting an invisible tether keeping him in place.

"If you really want to go I can keep watch for you." Camille said with an innocent look that didn't belong on her face.

"I'm not supposed to leave my post." Michael was fighting the temptation but his weakness is cars.

"Then just go really quickly and hurry back before anyone notices. You have a watch don't you? (He nodded) Then be back in two minutes." Camille said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

He seemed to mull over her offer for all of two seconds.
"Do you promise to not move from this spot until I come back?" He said.

"Yes as long as you come back in two minutes." She said.

"Okay I'll be back in two." He practically ran to the car.

"That was too easy." She said with an evil smile.

"Yes it was." Seelie and Kaelie appeared out of the dark.

"Hurry up inside. I got you two this far in it's your jobs not to get caught and stay out of sight from everyone else." Camille said and the two girls nodded and walked through the gate.

Two minutes later Michael ran towards her looking nervous.
"Everything okay?"

Camille looked at him like he lost his mind.
"Yes. I was guarding a gate not the Buckingham Palace. Nothing went wrong so don't worry about it. How was the car?" She quickly calmed him down and changed the subject.

"It is beautiful. I need to get a ride on that car." Michael said looking like he's all smiles.

"Okay. Well ima head inside before everyone crowds the door." Camille says as she walks away and waves goodbye.

"Thanks Camille." Michael said as he got back to his post.

No, thank you.

Jace, Alec, Sebastian and Raphael were outside near Clarys car. They were each happy for her present.

Jace:
This is so great. My girl will have a brand new car to take us around town. Well ill have to drive it for sure when we are together. I can't have her driving me around. Besides I'm sure I would look better in the driver's seat.

Sebastian:
I cannot believe Mr. Morgenstern actually bought her a car. Hell must have frozen over. Then again I bet it has lojac so he can track where she is at all times.

Raphael:

Wow. Can't wait to go out with my Hermosa on a date. I hope she doesn't drive like her brother. Hay Dios mio por favor que no maneje como el. (Oh god please don't let her drive like him.)

Alec:
I'm so happy for my Angel. I can just imagine her and the girls filling up that thing to the brim with bags. Last time my poor could barely hold their shopping bags. That car can hold so much more.

After everyone took turns taking pictures of the car or of Clary posing with the car everyone made a bee line for the house. It was already past 9:00 and inside there were already a few people dancing and having fun. Jocelyn and Valentine left after they put the SUV in the garage.

Inside Clary nearly jumped out of her skin in glee when she saw Simon and Izzy on the dance floor together. Simon looked like he was trying to keep it together and Izzy was just calm as can be. Maia and Jordan were turning heads with their moves. Jon saw Clary and came over.

He knew not to leave her alone at this moment since someone might ask her to dance. Luckily for Jon Clary was actually getting tired. Since yesterday she has been helping putting things together and now she can feel the effects. Plus it doesn't help that her heels are starting to pinch.

"So are you happy?" Jon asked.

"Yes. Today has been beyond my expectation." She said.

"I'm glad. I can't believe they actually bought you a car." He said.

"I know. Mom must have worked some sort of magical spell to make that happen." She said smiling at the thought.

"Yes there's that but I meant the whole day overall." Jon asked.

"It's been perfect. What would make it better would be if by very wonderful over protective brother and friends would calm down and let me dance with whoever I want." Clary said as she raised her eyebrow but she didn't look at her brother.

Jon cringed slightly. He knew he shouldn't have said a thing but her happiness over all is his priority.
"Clary it's not our intention to do that."

"But it is. Jon I love you but you always say you will be more understanding but that never happens. I hate that you and dad try so hard to shield me from everything. News flash I am almost 18. I will move out and I will move away one day. Whether or not I stay in touch is entirely up to you all. I hate feeling like I'm drowning in your 'affection'."
Jon kept quiet and hung his head in shame. Clary embraced him.
"I know you love me but you have to stop. Now I am going to go dance and you can either sit here and watch or find a girl and dance with her."

Clary didn't let him say anything else. She walked into the dance floor and began dancing with Izzy and Simon. Both of them looked relieved to have the distraction. Jon just looked on and cursed himself for being so stupid. He knows he has to let go but every part of his instincts say no.

Some time later Clary is asked to dance by each of the four guys. Raphael chose a tantalizing song that called for proximity between them to the point where they could have been glued together. Clary could not stop blushing as Raphael showed off his dance moves.

Their dance was cut short to Camille's interference. She made sue Seelie and Kaelie disconnected the DJ's equipment. She had had enough of their little display. Raphael simply whispered in her ear that they would get another chance to dance.

Jace was next and he thankfully a more electric song. Everyone surrounded them and sadly for Jon also shielded them from view. Jace began to grind on her in a way that made Clary want to punch him. She however wasn't helpless and instead made it near impossible to have her back turned to him. She was light on her feet and outmaneuvered him at every attempt. Clary thought that he would take a hint but he didn't. Jace actually thought she was playing hard to get and make him work for it because of the whole Kaelie thing.

When the song was finally over Clary was all too relieved to get away from him. She said her goodbyes and went to sit down with her friends. Jace actually thought it went good. Idiot.

Sebastian finally found the courage to ask Clary to dance. He didn't know why he was so nervous. They had dated before and there would be no reason to be acting like this but when it came to Clary he couldn't help it. When she said yes he was happy and hurried off into the dance floor. They immediately fell back into their old ways. Everything with her just flowed naturally. She made things difficult and easy at the same time. He loved it, after the song was over he asked for another but she told him she was tired. He watched her sit down and he just melted back into the crowd.

Clary was relaxing and taking a much needed break when her brother approached. He handed her a cake pop and apologized. She smiled at the big oaf and hugged him. I swear I live with grown babies. Jon then went ahead to pester her about how she was feeling. Simon approached with Izzy and began asking the same questions. She just wanted a break to settle down. She was having way too much fun and forgot to take more breaks.

"Well don't worry about that. Soon everyone will be going home." Jon said as he pointed to his watch. It was ten minutes till midnight and some people were getting ready to leave. It may be the weekend but people still have curfews.

"Well then let me rest for a few more minutes and then more dancing." Clary said as Izzy high fived her.

Simon and Jon excused themselves and went to go check the house and guys. It seems that the night has been running smoothly except for the few odd things that went wrong. The lights kept going out, the DJ booth losing power, the food getting knocked over, and the sprinklers turning on. They were sure they had turned them off. Thankfully no one got soaked.

"So when are you going to tell him." Izzy asked when the guys were out of ear shot.

"Soon, I'm just glad someone told me the time otherwise I would have never known." Clary said as she fiddled with her hair.

"Stop, you look gorgeous." Izzy said as she stopped her from fidgeting.

The girls continued to chat about the party and not being able to wait to open the presents when suddenly someone was in front of them.

"Hi Clary." Alec said as he finally spoke. He hated having to wait until the last minute but he couldn't summon the courage. It also didn't help that his brother acting like an ass with her was very clear to him.

"Hi Alec." Clary said as she finally laid eyes on him again. He must have been as busy as her since she had barely seen him since the unveiling of her car.

"Do you want to dance?" Alec said trying to sound confident. Izzy held back a snicker. She knew just how nervous he really was.

"Of course." Clary said as she rose from her chair and walked away with him.

Izzy sat there crossing her fingers and praying to the angel that he is the one Clary chose. Please please please.

Clary and Alec danced to Kanyes Stronger, it seemed to give Alec more of a smidge of confidence. Clary was just happy to be dancing a normal song, she was half afraid of Alec dancing like Jace for some reason. They managed to dance twice before they were interrupted by people wanting to say their goodbyes. Clary excused herself and went to see them out the door.

Soon 12:30 hit and more people began to leave, all of them thanking her for a great night. Her parents arrived just them and went into the study.

Raphael was the first to leave. He apologized for not being able to spend more time with her but promised to make up for it someday. He kissed her good night which thankfully was still only on her cheek. Jon looked like he was about to cut off someone's head if Magnus hadn't dragged him away. Raphael left with a huge smirk on his face.

The girls were helping the guys pick up the trash and utensils still out. Even some of the guests that were still there began to help. Clary decided to take her chance and motioned Izzy over. She dragged her to the nearest corner and told her to keep Jon busy for a while. Izzy caught on and had to contain her glee.

Clary walked away and went to go look for her guy.
She found him outside alone picking up a few things.

"Hey can we talk for a minute?" Clary asked him.

"Um yeah." He said.

"Can we go somewhere else first?" She said. He just nodded as she led them inside the house avoiding everyone. She finally stopped by the garage entrance into the house by the laundry room.

"Why are we back here?" He asked.

"I just wanted a little privacy. The house is still full of our classmates." She said. He just shrugged in agreement.
"I wanted to talk to you about something important."

Clary bit her lip and willed all her courage. Damn this harder than I thought. Just say it before this drags on. Oh god he's staring at you like you lost your mind. SAY IT.

"I brought you here because I wanted to tell you that I chose you." Clary said and looked up into his eyes. "I want to be your girlfriend Alec."

YES she has finally chosen. I hope you are all happy with her choice.
The next chapter will have what is going on in Alecs head so don't worry you will all get the juicy details.
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