CPOV:
The next day in Mrs. Cadaver's class seemed incredible short, Sebastian and I worked on our project together, all the while Jace continued to send us menacing glares. I headed to my next couple of classes, and eventually it came time for lunch. I sat down at my lunch table with Jace- of course- Simon- my adorable nerdy friend, Alec & Isabelle (the twins,) and Magnus. Lunch seemed to be normal, until Simon said,
"You look really pretty today, Clary," Both him and I blushed scarlet, and Jace's eyes flashed quickly, with an emotion I could not read.
"Thank you Simon." I said promptly. I liked being his friend, but I knew Isabelle liked him, so I avoided overfriendliness with him. Simon smiled at my response, and turned to carry on a conversation with Alec, Isabelle and Magnus.
"He's wrong you know…" Jace said with a neutral expression.
"Thanks a lot Jace," I rolled my eyes, and attempted to stand up to walk away, but he caught my arm and forced me to look at him.
"You didn't let me finish. I was going to say you look pretty everyday." I produced a small noise of shock, and Jace chuckled quickly. I knew better than to fall for his flirtatious masquerade, but I found my self slowly giving in.
The remainder of the day was a breeze, and when the bell sounded, I walked out to the parking lot in order for Jace to take me home. I was leaning against the car, looking down at my phone, when a dark shadow crossed over me; I looked up quickly, and was surprised to see Sebastian, as opposed to Jace.
"Hi Sebastian,"
JPOV:
I was walking out to the car to take Clary home, when I saw Verlac looming over her small frame. I immediately started walking faster. From where I was standing, I could see he was stepping closer and closer to her, caging her against the car. She had a concerned look on her face as he continued to blockade her.
"Clary, lets go," I spoke, breaking him apart from his pursuit. Clary's face morphed into that of relief, and quickly stepped into the car, as I unlocked it. Sebastian sulked away, but not before throwing a wink to clary. I growled.
CPOV:
I felt like a prey being stalked, and was thankful for Jace swooping in. Once in the car, he quickly shoved the key into ignition, and threw me a mischievous glance. Once a good distance from the school, his hand crept over the arm rest, and rested on my knee- OH great, not this again, prepare for humiliating blush, and butterfly tingles- I thought to myself. At that, Jace's hand crept higher up on my thigh. I could see him smirking. I was done with his stupid flirtation game. Now, it is my turn. We pulled into my driveway, but I made no move to get out.
I gently placed my hand, over his, and brought it close to my face. I bit my lip, and batted my eyelashes at him slowly. I look of hunger passed his eyes. I then took the calloused hand, and placed small pecks on his knuckles. He made a deep humming noise, and I giggled, all the while not breaking eye contact. He inspected my face, and took his hand away from my lips. His hand however did not leave me. He brought it pas my jaw and rested on my neck, he began to lean forward. WAS HE GOING TO KISS ME!
I froze, and he seemed to sense my nervousness, however he did not seem to change his track. At the last minute, when our lips were almost touching he said,
"I love when you get all flustered when I get near you." And gh backed away.