A/N- okay I am soooooooooooo sorry that I haven't posted in like, seven millenniums! Writers block is bad for me right now and stuff but I am writing a super extra long chapter plus one more to make up for it all! Hope you enjoy chapter 20 :)

Chapter 20

Jace POV

All I thought about while I was waiting for everyone to arrive was Clary. Would she come? I hope, but I also didn't. She was probably still pissed at me from that picture. God, I hate Seelie. I sit in a chair, my head in my hands, as I await for everyone's arrival. I needed to fix things with Clary. I love her, and I don't want to lose her. I sigh, banging my fist on the chair, groaning in frustration. The door to the station opens and in walks Izzy, Alec, Magnus, Robert, Maryse, Simon, and Clary holding Max's hand. She looks at me, sends a glare my way, then whispers something in Max's ear and he smiles. He pulls Clary to a seat on the other side of the room where he could talk to Clary, and Simon and Iz follow. Izzy looks at me and glares angrily. If looks could kill, I would've died a million times by now. I sigh, feeling miserable. I could feel the bags under my eyes and the guilt weighing on my chest.

"Jace what were you thinking?!" Maryse shouts at me and I cringe. I shrug, looking down. This was gonna be a long night.

*Time skip - two weeks later*

Clary POV

I sit at my house, my head in Jon's lap, dry tears on my face. I hadn't broken up with Jace yet, I didn't want to. I loved him. It was clear he loved me, too, but then there was that picture. Jon looks down at me, a worried look on his face.

"You okay, sis? You've been crying all day everyday for the past two weeks." He tells me. I nod in response, sniffing. Jace had gotten bailed that night, but he wasn't allowed to have alcohol for three weeks, and it had already been two. I don't understand how that works, but whatever. Just then my phone rings and Jace's number flashes on the screen. I sigh.

"I'll be right back, Jon." I say and head up to my room, locking my door and answering the phone. "What, Jace?" I answer harshly. I feel Jace frown through the phone.

"Clary, can I come over? I want to explain everything to you." Jace says, and for the first time, Jace actually sounded hopeless and.. Desperate. This made me accept.

"Fine. Be here in five minutes?" I ask, raking my fingers through my hair.

"Of course. See you then, Clary." He chokes, and I hang up, sighing and falling onto my bed. I bring a pillow to my face and sob into it, thinking of how much I loved Jace. I stopped my sobbing a little when I was being shook by someone. I look up and meet golden eyes. Jace. I sit up and Jace tries to wipe my tears but I push him away.

"Don't." I tell him a bit harshly, not meaning to. Jace sighs.

"Clary, I am so, so, so, so, so super sorry. I didn't kiss that girl. I tried walking away to be alone and she followed me, forcing me to do all that stuff. I never kissed her back though."

"Then why were your hands around her waist? And why did it look like you were enjoying it?" I sob, Jace looks pained at seeing me like this.

"She forced her arms around my waist, and I sure as hell didn't enjoy any of it." Jace looks straight into my eyes, his look and tone was full of sorrow, regret, and guilt. I frown, a tear slipping from my eye. This time, I let Jace wipe my tears and pull me into his embrace, onto his lap. It felt good to be in his arms again, to be with him. "I love you, Clary. And I'm really sorry. It will never happen again, I promise. Will you find it in your heart to forgive me?" His eyes were gleaming with a silent plea of forgiveness, and the look on his face showed he meant everything he said. It was the look I knew. I rest my head against his chest and whisper, "I believe you. I forgive you. I love you."

"I love you, too, Clare-Bear."

"Don't use that name, I swear." Jace chuckles.

"Sassy." I smile at him, feeling good for the first time in two weeks. I sniff and tears roll down my cheeks, but Jace kisses them away. He kisses my tears, my cheeks, forehead, nose, chin, and finally - my lips. The taste of his lips on mine felt wonderful, and I press myself closer to him, wanting more, wanting to be closer to him. That girl's lips touched his.. My Jace's lips. I pull away, an uneasy feeling in my stomach.

"What's wrong?" Jace asks. I shake my head.

"Nothing, just catching my breath." I smile at him and crush my lips to his, wrapping my legs around his waist as we sit there, tangling my fingers in his golden locks. He places his hands gently on my waist and kisses me back, poking his tongue into my mouth. I smile against his mouth, then I pull away.

"I love you so much." I whisper. "I've missed you."

"I love you, too. And I've missed you as well." Jace replies, kissing me again, laying me down on the bed. His fingers play with the hem of my shirt, hiking it up just a little. I nod, letting him take it off. I didn't know what to do, so I just kept kissing him. I then pulled off his shirt, then he put his thumbs in the belt loops of my jeans. He pulled away, cocking his head to the side.

"I uh.. I don't know, Jace." I stammer. "I'm nervous."

"Then we won't do it. Making out is good for me." He smirks at me and I smile, then get up. "Well maybe we should go into the bathroom. My brother could come in, even though the door is locked." I say, smiling sheepishly.

"Okay, sounds.. Good." Jace grabs my hand and leads me to the bathroom, closing the door behind us and locking it. He pushes me up gently against the bathroom wall, his hands exploring my body as he stares at me, his eyes full of lust and love.

"Oh God I love you." He murmurs and crushes his lips to mine, me backed up against the wall. I moan against his lips and kiss back, placing my hands on his shoulders while his are on my waist. I wrap my legs around his waist, pushing myself against him, tangling my fingers in his hair, kissing him passionately. I pull away, gasping for breath. "How about we go to Taki's tonight. My treat?" I ask him, setting my feet back on the floor.

"No, my treat. You deserve it after all I've done to you." He tells me, a look in his eyes telling me I can't say no.

"Okay. Fine. This time." I point my finger at him playfully and peck his lips. I was glad we made up, but that didn't mean I didn't trust him. It was going to take a lot to gain his trust back.

"Meet you here at... Six o'clock?" Jace asks me.

"Sure, sounds good. Better get ready." I smirk at him and walk back into my bedroom, slipping my shirt back on and tossing Jace his, which he puts on as well. He kisses me lightly once more then climbs out the window, sending a wink my way before leaving. I smile and head back to the living room, where a concerned Jon sits.

"Everything went fine, Jon. Jace and I made up, it was all just a misunderstanding." I reassure him.

"Okay. I still don't trust him. As long as you're happy, and he doesn't hurt you, I'm okay with him. He better watch out though." Jon tells me, his protective mode on. I roll my eyes.

"Okay, Jon."

"He's still my friend though." He adds, smiling, patting the spot next to him. "Come on. Lets watch some TV."

•••

I sit on a bench outside the house, waiting for Jace to arrive. Soon, his car pulls up and Jace walks out with beautiful red roses in his hand, his other hand in his jean pockets. He had on a black t-shirt and denim jeans with black chucks on his feet. I smile at him and stand up, walking towards him and taking the roses.

"They're beautiful." I say, smiling up at Jace. "Thank you."

"Hey, no problem. I tried finding flowers as beautiful as you, but we both know that's impossible." I blush and playfully smack his arm, smiling.

"I'm pretty sure it's possible."

"We are not going to argue now. Come on, lets go to Taki's." Jace smirks at me and opens his car door for me, being a gentleman and I raise my eyebrows.

"What? I can't do something nice for my girlfriend?" He winks at me and gets in the car, then heads to Taki's.