A/N: Hey, you guys sorry this took so long. I just got bad from a Christian retreat, then I had two tests, and I just got home for fall break. I spent all day writing this because no one is home. Lol. You guys are amazing, and I love all the reviews you guys have given me. I also love this story, but college is soo busy.
Please enjoy! I think you'll like how this one ends.
After I left the house, I didn't know what to do. It was still pretty early in the morning, so Simon and Izzy were asleep. I settled for wandering the streets for a while. It was nice out, so I wasn't against breathing in the fresh air. I felt like I was over reacting about what happened, but that was way too close for comfort. Wasn't it? I barely know the guy, and here he is holding me like I was his significant other. I won't lie and say that last night wasn't intimate because it was. It was like physically intimacy though, but definitely emotionally. The weird part about the whole thing was that we didn't even really say anything, and I felt closer to him. I knew he was trying to fill a void in his life with those three girls. He was trying to cover up some broken part of him, but I had no idea what it was mostly because I don't really know him.
I know the basics about him.
He is captain of the football. He is decently smart. His best friend is Alec lightwood.
That's all I know for sure.
He probably has a fair amount of baggage, considering his parents died when he was ten. I can't image losing my mom. The very thought of that happening sounds horrible, and to make matters worse we don't have any extended family to take me in. I wonder how Luke knew Jace's parents.
While I was going through all my Jace facts, I accidentally ran smack into someone. "Oh, my gosh! I'm so sorry." I exclaimed, realizing the guy I hit spilled coffee all over himself.
"It's fine." The familiar voice drew my gaze higher to see his face. Sebastian Velrac. He was second to Jace in school. They hated each other. I have no idea what happened between them to cause issues between the two, but I was definitely on Sebastian's side. Instead of golden features like Jace, he had dark features that I preferred. Honestly, I'm surprised that they aren't best friends. They could rule the school together captain of the basketball team and captain of the football team at each other's side. "You go to school with me don't you?" He observed with faint smile.
"Yeah." I wrinkled my nose, flicking my eyes back to the coffee stain on his shirt. "I'm really sorry about that. I was lost in my own head, and I-"
"Hey, it's fine. We can call it even if you let me buy you a coffee." His grin turned into a more flirtatious one, making my cheeks go flush.
"What?" I tucked a strand of hair behind my war, feeling completely surprised by his request. I just dumped his drink all over him, and he asked me to get coffee with him.
"You, me, and coffee." He chuckled quietly, ruffling his dark hair.
"Umm... Ok I guess." I giggled to myself. This was so weird. Did Sebastian Velrac just ask me out? Is this actually happening?
"Well follow me." He gestured me to continue to walk in the direction I was going. He fell in place next to me. "You're an art nut aren't you?" He asked, making my heart drop a little.
"Yeah." I sighed, knowing this was going to end with him laughing at me.
"I went to France to visit some of my relatives, and I saw a lot of Monet's stuff it was really cool." He explained, still grinning leisurely. I was shocked that he was actually interest in art. Most guys just say look boobies and giggle.
"You know a lot of Monet's landscapes were in his back yard. He manipulated the land to create the image he wanted." I told him, feeling my stomach do a flip in my gut. He actually cares about art.
"After you." He opened the door like a gentleman, gesturing for me to step inside. I blushed, walking inside, as his hand fell to the nape of my back. "What do you want?" He grinned down at me.
"Hot chocolate." I glanced up at him, feeling my back get even hotter.
"Mocha." Sebastian ordered, letting us drift over to the pickup area.
"So do you really like Monet? Or did you see me and think art?" I snorted quietly.
"Both." He chuckled, shrugging his shoulders. "Monet is cool." He shook his head.
"He is?" I questioned, furrowing my brow slightly with an amused grin on my face.
"I guess." He laughed.
We sat together in the little coffee shop, speaking to each other on the stools by the windows. It was weird to be talking to him like this. I have seen him around school every day for the last 17 years, so talking to him like this was strange. I mean he's captain of the basketball team, who I have never spoken to in my life. We have been in school together for years, and I don't think I've ever spoken to him. Yeah, I guess I'm on his side of the school, but I guess I've been dealing with Jace the whole time.
"I've been seeing you show up to school with Herondale. What is that about? You together?" He questioned, adjusting awkwardly in his chair.
"No." I scoffed, rolling my eyes.
"Then why is he driving you to school." He glanced at me curiously.
"Our parents our engaged, and he just moved into my house." I huffed, playing with my mug.
"Oh, man, that has to suck." He chuckled, sipping his drink.
"It's not that bad." I clicked my tongue, picking up my hot chocolate.
"Really?" He raised an eyebrow at me, smirking heavily.
"No." I laughed. "I mean he keeps the room clean. He keeps me from riding the bus." I murmured, feeling my face heat up at the memory of this morning.
"I guess that isn't too bad." He leaned against the counter, taking another drink.
"No." I sighed, ruffling my hair.
I couldn't stop thinking about Jace since he brought him up. I know I shouldn't be, but this morning last night was too intimate. It was bizarre, and I liked it. I think just being close with him is what I liked. I have to live with him, and I don't know anything about him.
"You ok?" Sebastian chimed in after I had been quiet for a little while.
"Yeah." I took a deep breath, pushing myself out of the chair. "I just remembered my mom is going to take me shopping today, but thanks for the coco." I started walking away, but he grabbed my hand.
"Can I get your number?" He asked hopefully.
"Umm… Yeah. I guess." I scribbled my number down, before hurrying out of the restaurant.
"I'll text you." He called after me.
I got into the house, as Jace was just coming out of our room. I inhaled a deep breath, seeing him come out with his shirt half on. I felt my chest flutter, as he walked towards me. "Hey, I was on my way to get coffee. Want to come?" Jace asked, running his fingers through his hair to fix his bed head.
"Yes." I smiled, following him out the door, even though I just had coco with someone else.
A/N: Did you see this coming? Tell me if you did! I want to know because I didn't know this was going to happen until just now! That ok though because this makes it even better.
I am also writing the when they first "get together," and it is great. This is the beginning of the school year, so this won't happen for a while, but hey it's going to happen!
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