A/N: This chapter is not nearly as long as the other one, but I really like it. I know you guys want Clace action, which will happen, but not quite yet.

I grunted quietly, slowly waking up. Jace and I stayed up late watching movies, and I don't really remember going to bed. I fluttered my eyes open, seeing Jace's sleeping form right in front of me. It took me a few more seconds to realize that our legs were tangled together, our arm wrapped around each other, and our bodies pressed together. I sucked in a breath, feeling my heart pound heavier in my chest. He exhaled a breath across my face, as he scrunched his nose. His eyes blinked open, scanning over me.

"Good morning." He grumbled, rubbing his eyes lightly.

"Morning." I murmured, feeling the hammering of my heart settle slightly. His eyes stayed locked with mine, as we snuggled together. I thought this would be weirder, but it isn't. He sighed quietly, letting his eye lids fall shut again, but I knew he was still awake. I stared at him curiously, wondering what he was thinking. I reached a hand out, wanting to touch his face. I quickly drew my hand back, realizing what I was doing.

"I have to ask you a question. Please don't get mad." His eyes opened.

"Ok." I trailed off, looking at him strangely.

"Do you remember that one night you fell asleep in my bed a couple months back?" He wrinkled his nose, knowing this was probably weird.

"Umm… Yeah, I guess so." I mumbled awkwardly.

"Why did you leave?" He questioned, biting his lip.

"I don't know what you mean." I stammered, gulping subconsciously.

"You flew out of bed like I had the plague. It woke me up. I'm just curious why you did that." He said slowly, cocking his head to the side lightly.

"You woke up." I whispered, closing my eyes momentarily, as I tried to compose myself.

"Yeah." He breathed, sliding his hand over my waist lightly. A shiver went up my spine, as his fingers touched me lightly. "So why?" His thumb circled over my hip.

"It felt too intimate, like I shouldn't be there." I glanced away from him, feeling slightly embarrassed.

"I felt really close to you that night, and you left." He furrowed his brow, trying to understand.

"I'm sorry." I pursed my lips, turning my gaze to his. "Why do you care?" My voice was soft.

"I- I don't know." He inhaled a breath.

"I need to go to the bathroom." I started pushing myself up, but I was held back by our tangled legs. "Could you let me up?" I racked my hand through my hair, as we unwound from one another. I finally climbed to my feet, dragging myself into the bathroom. After relieving my bladder, I leaned against the counter, slashing water on my face. It was too early for me to having this kind of conversation with Jace. He's really confusing me. The way he was touching me. It seemed different than normal. This isn't normal for us. I opened the bathroom door with a huff, sitting next to Jace on the couch. He had sat up, and was flicking through channels. I picked at my nails, watching whatever show Jace had turned on. I saw him continuing to glance over at me. I wasn't about to ask him what he was thinking because he wasn't my responsibility. I think we watched two shows before he cleared his throat.

"What?" I sighed, keeping my eyes on the screen.

"I like you. That's why I cared." He spoke quietly. My back stiffened, as I heard the words come from his mouth.

"Jace, you're my brother now." I exclaimed, shaking my head in disbelief.

"I didn't mean like that." He gripped at his neck, feeling extremely awkward.

"Then what do you mean it like?" I looked at him strangely, trying to figure out what's going through his big blonde head.

"I mean like a friend. A close friend. We are friends right?" He turned his head to look at me.

"Yeah, we're friends." I whispered, wondering what he was getting at. "But we weren't friends then." I murmured, picking at my nails. He nodded, looking back at the screen.

"I know." He breathed.

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Since our parents were going to be gone for the weekend, Jace decided that we should go out for dinner. We want over to Taki's because it is the most affordable restaurant around this area. We don't have a huge food budget for the weekend, and Taki's gives enough food for leftovers. Jace slung his arm around my shoulders, as we walked from the parking lot. I rolled my eyes at him, leaning against him slightly. He is such an idiot.

"What are doing?" I snorted, glancing up at him.

"What can't walk with my favorite girl?" He shrugged.

"Your favorite girl?" I raised my eye brows, glancing up at him.

"Yeah." He chuckled, releasing me, as we walked into the restaurant.

"What happened to your three bed buddies?" I scoffed, sliding into a booth.

"Eh, their all right and shhh. Kaelie works here alright." He glanced around, making sure she didn't hear.

"Who is the third one?" I questioned, leaning against the table.

"Steelie queen, she's been screwing around with someone else for the past couple months, but Aline and Kaelie do just fine." He propped his arms behind his head.

"Ew." I wrinkled my nose.

"What you jealous?" He smirked, biting his lip.

"No." I gagged.

"What?" He laughed, propping his elbows on the table.

"Dealing with you in that way would probably be a nightmare." I blew out some air, giggling quietly.

"How would you know?" He eyed me in a way that wasn't familiar to me.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" I narrowed my eyes at him, sitting back against my seat.

"Like what?" His gaze changed into the familiar laid back one.

"Never mind." I huffed.

A/N: You guys are awesome! I got so many reviews, which made my day yesterday. If you guys keep that up, it makes me want to write more.

I have another chapter kind of planned in my mind before Clace action, but if I get 20 reviews I will just skip that chapter and make it happen. I have already written their first kiss, but I havent had time to edit it or anything.

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