My head snapped up off of Jace's shoulder and stared at none other then Jonathan and his stupid smirk. I scrambled away from Jace as fast as I could and tried not to run away from him. I frantically scrubbed at my face to wipe away the tears.

Jace slowly stood up to face Jonathan and sized him up.

"I told you, you crushed her at Pandemonium! You don't need to drag it on! I mean look at her! She's hideous!" Jonathan said with a vicious laugh.

"Jonathan" Jace began slowly, "I know." He finished with force.

"I know you know! You can see it with your own two eyes!" Jonathan said confused.

"Jace" I whispered. "Don't."

Jace clearly ignored me when he said "No, Jonathan I know how could you do this? You knew my past and yet you basically brought me into this. I have no words for you. You're a monster just like him." Jace told him with disgust.

Jonathan turned to me and all but screamed at me. "YOU TOLD HIM?! HOW COULD YOU YOU STUPID BITCH! WHEN DAD HEARS ABOUT THIS HE'S GOING TO BE PISSED! YOU'RE GONNA GET YOUR ASS BEAT YOU PIECE OF SHIT!"

I shrunk back with fear from him. But as he was yelling I noticed that his eyes almost seemed relived. Before I could say anything Jace punched him in the face, knocking him to the ground.

Before Jonathan could retaliate the bell rang signaling the end of class. A wave of people rushed into the hallway. During the chaos known as passing period Jace grabbed my arm and all but dragged me away to his car.

The car was silent both of us processing what just happened. I don't know if I could forgive him yet. I know that it was only a day but I fell hard and he knew and he still did this to me. On top of that, he thought I lied to him. Why would I lie about something like that?

I was jerked out of my thoughts when Jace pulled into the driveway of a mansion. I stared open mouthed as Jace parked and came to my side to get my door.

"Is this your house?" I asked him stunned.

Jace only nodded in response to my question. After he told me to wait at the steps he ran up them and into the house; as if searching for something.

When he finally walked out of the house he seemed more relaxed. He grabbed my hand and took me upstairs to what I'm assuming was his room.

It didn't look like normal teenage boy's room did. His room was basically all white and extremely neat and tidy. Everything had its place, everything belonged. Unlike me. I was an unkempt skeleton of a girl who didn't belong in his perfect life.

But maybe his perfect life wasn't so perfect. He told Jonathan that he was just like him. But who? Who was he talking about?

"Jace, who was he?" I asked him cautiously. In response he blew out a breath and sat on his bed with his head between his hands.

"Jace, I think I will understand the most out of everyone. You need to let it out." I whispered to him. I sat down on his neat bed next to him and rubbed his back soothingly.

"Ok, Clary I trust you." With that he stood up, grabbed my hand and gently pulled me out of the room. He held my hand through the many twists and turns of his beautiful home. We eventually stopped in front of a plain white door. Jace grabbed a key out of his pocket and unlocked the door.

We walked into a room filled with many musical instruments. There was a drum set, multiple guitars, and many, many speakers. But in the center of it all, there was a grand white piano. He drags me over to the piano and places me on top of the piano while he sat on the bench.

I sit silently as Jace blows out a breath and begins.

"Clary, I have never told anyone this story, not even the Lightwoods. Only your brother knows." After a short pause and a nod of understanding from me, he continues.

"I had 2 amazing parents, Celine and Stephen Herondale. Yes, before you ask the Stephen Herondale. While he was on tour he met my mother at a coffee shop one morning and she recognized him even through his disguise. Yes, very cheesy I know." He said with a chuckle.

"Apparently he was so taken by her beauty, his words not mine; that he instantly fell in love with her and they got married shortly after. I was born about a year after they were married and I was spoiled rotten. I mean when your dad is loaded you're gonna have benefits right?" Jace joked with a sad smile and pitiful chuckle.

"Life was fantastic until I was about 8, everything went south. My mom was diagnosed with stage 4-breast cancer and was only given weeks to live. In those short weeks that we had left, my father made the best of it. He gave her so much love in those weeks than I have ever seen. When she died, he was devastated; he became more secluded and became more invested into his music. He brought random women home to keep him company. But still, he was a great dad."

"The first song he wrote after her death was one of the most beautiful songs that I have ever learned he played it with heart wrenching love and affection in his voice. They played that song at every concert. And when I couldn't sleep because I missed her so much, he would bring me down to the music room and play it for me." After a short pause he looked up at me with a sad smile and said. " Would you like to hear it?" All I could do was nod I didn't trust my voice.

He turned around to the piano and started playing a beautiful and heart felt song.

By the time I was your age, I'd give anything

To fall in love truly, was all I could think

That's when I met your mother, the girl of my dreams

The most beautiful woman, that I'd ever seen

She said, "Boy can I tell you a wonderful thing?

I can't help but notice, you're staring at me.

I know I shouldn't say this, but I really believe,

I can tell by your eyes that you're in love with me."

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things.

Now, most of the time we'd have too much to drink

And we'd laugh at the stars and we'd share everything

Too young to notice, and too dumb to care

Love was a story that couldn't compare.

I said, "Girl, can I tell you wonderful thing?

I made you a present with paper and string.

Open with care now, I'm asking you, please.

You know that I love you, will you marry me?"

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things

You'll learn, one day, I'll hope and I'll pray,

That God shows you differently,

She said, " Boy can I tell you a terrible thing?

It seems that I'm sick and I've only got weeks.

Please, don't be sad now, I really believe,

You were the greatest thing that ever happed to me."

Slow, so slow, I fell to the ground on my knees.

So don't fall in love, there's just too much to lose

If you're given the choice, then I beg you to choose

To walk away, walk away, don't let her get you

I can't bear to see the same happen to you

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things

By the end of the song I had tears streaming down my face and I could barley breathe. But Jace continued his cruel story without faltering.

" He was a fantastic father for about 3 years and then he began abusing me. At first, it was all verbal, saying that it was my fault that my mom died. Then, on the 14th anniversary of her death he began beating me. I concealed it for 4 years. Then it got really bad. People at school began to notice, as did the admin. The school called the police and they had me examined at the hospital for bruises and such. They washed my face and found multiple bruises that were hidden under make-up."

" The only reason I was there in the first place was because he had cut me the night before with a beer bottle, and I had nothing to dress it with. Someone picked a fight with me during lunch and it started bleeding all down my shirt. I had to get stiches."

Jace ripped off his shirt and showed me his scar. It twisted from his left side up to just below his right pectoral muscle. However, along the upper edge of the scar he had a tattoo. It said remember in black curvy writing. I ran my fingers along the raised line and looked up into his eyes with tears in my own.

"I got that tattoo to remind myself of everything I have went through and how far I have come." He told me answering my unasked question.

I jumped into his arms and hugged him trying to convey my feelings through touch rather than words. The sorrow and thankfulness for sharing his past with me. He reached down and hugged me with enough force to show his understanding but to night hurt my bruised and battered body. Jace leaned his mouth down to my ear and whispered, "I'm sorry for not believing you little Red."

In response I leaned up and kissed him squarely on the mouth. Conveying my forgiveness and hopefulness into that kiss. Our tongues swirled together in a battle for dominance that Jace ultimately won. He explored the inside of my mouth expertly with quick precise movements. As we pulled away gasping for air he looked at me with pure admiration making my cheeks turn scarlet as I looked away.

Jace chuckled and pulled my face up to meet his eyes. " You can always come to me for help." He said sincerely.

"What about Jonathan?" I asked Jace with worry written clearly on my face.

"I will deal with Jonathan, Clary." He said darkly.

"But what about the band? And my dad? He's your manager!" I asked him

"I will have a discussion with the band and get Jonathan kicked out, he was never that good."

"But what if they say no?"

Jace faltered for a second.

"Then I will leave the band." He told me triumphantly.

I stood there with shock on my face and said, "You can't do that! What about your career?! What about your performance in 3 days?! You can't do this now!"

"I will discuss it with the band before the gig and we will either cancel or find a new drummer." He told me diplomatically.

" You can't do that Jace! It's in 3 days! I won't let you cancel the gig! You have to do this! Please don't ruin your life because of me! I'm not worth it!" I wrench out of his arms and scream at him. He has to understand! It's so stupid to leave a band with all of your best friends just because of me! He can't do that!

"It's my decision Clary!" He yelled back at me.

At that I go sprinting out of the house and down the street, attempting to find my way home but failing miserably. I finally give up and sit down on the side of the road and wait for someone to pass and ask for directions.

After about 20 minutes, I see Jace's black Mercedes coming down the street he pulls up next to me and quietly says "Get in the car Red, I will take you home."

Without a word I climb into the car and we drive off to my house.

After a few awkward minutes of silence Jace finally says, "Clary, I know why you are upset I completely understand but now that Jonathan knows that I know, he will be unbearable to even look at. I can't even be in the same room as a monster like him. This isn't only for you, this is for me too. If Jon won't leave the band then I will, I have some friends who would happily back me up if I wanted."

I don't reply with anything but a slight nod of my head and then climb out of the car and entering hell.

Jon's POV

All I saw was Jace's fist flying towards my face. I hadn't been expecting a hit from him and it knocked me off my feet. By the time I could gain my bearings and wrap my mind around what had happened passing period had ended. I quickly walked out of the school and into my car.

Yes! I thought. Someone knew. Someone could help. Someone could stop him.

A/N

Hmmmm what does Jonathan mean? ;)

The song is Terrible Things by MayDay Parade!

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