Authors Note:

Sorry it took so long to update! I started class yesterday and I've been settling back into the school vibe but I promise I'll update when I can, hopefully it doesn't take too long but I also make no promises! I hope you enjoy this chapter! Let me know how you like it! :)

Chapter Six

Time Jump – Olympics

Jace POV:

It was finally time for the Olympics, and any moment Clary would be arriving at the Olympic Village and I was super excited and nervous to see her again. Izzy had insisted that she wait with me because she couldn't wait to meet Clary, and in turn Alec had to wait as well.

After about 20 minutes I saw a flash of red, and I knew it was her. I started walking over to her and when out eyes locked she got the biggest smile on her face. She put her stuff down on the ground and ran over to me and immediately wrapped her arms around my neck. She was ever more beautiful than she was the last time I met her. I held her for a while before there was a cough. I put her down and looked over to see Izzy and Alec standing there. I grabbed her things, and her hand and walked her over to them.

"Alec, Izzy, this is Clary. Clary, this is Alec and Izzy." I said and Izzy ran over and hugged her.

"It's so great to meet you! I've been dying to get to know the girl who completely whipped him." Izzy said and she blushed, seriously this girl has no filter.

"It's so great to meet you too." She said and turned towards me. "I would love to stay and chat more, but if I don't get all this shit into the room my mom will through a huge fit. But we'll meet up later? I can sneak away from her, I'd really like to catch up."

"Of course. Text me when you're ready and we'll meet somewhere." I said and she smiled. She said goodbye grabbed her stuff and started to head towards the village. I watched her go, and I just didn't want to let her walk away from me but I'd let her know tonight how I felt. I heard someone clear their throat and I looked back and saw Izzy staring. "What?"

"You are so in love it's weird. And she is a lot tinier than I thought she would be. What is she like 5 foot?"

"I think 5'2" or around there. All I know is that she's not even up to my shoulder." I said and Izzy laughed. "Alright, lets go get something to eat. I'm starving." I said and they agreed. I couldn't get over the fact that we're in the same country, and that I finally get to touch her, and be around her again. It was an amazing feeling, that's for sure.

Clary POV:

Holy shit. He was even hotter than I remember him being. When he picked me up for the hug I never wanted him to let go. I felt at home in his arms, and I was internally freaking out for our meeting tonight. From what Izzy says, apparently he likes me, but who knows, all I know is that we're finally in the same country and it felt amazing.

Time Jump – Later that Night

Clary POV:

It was after dinner, and I told my mom that I was going on a jog so that I could get used to the new air for when I'm working out, and she believed me. I texted Jace to meet me outside and when I walked out there he was in all his gorgeous glory and I couldn't get the smile off my face. I walked over and he pulled me into a hug and I couldn't even believe that I was here in his arms, but I never wanted to be apart for that long ever again.

"Hey." I said as I pulled away.

"Hey. How was your flight?" He asked as he grabbed my hand and we started walking.

"Long. My mother was talking the whole time about my routine, and I tried to drown her out but she kept asking questions."

"That sucks." He said as we walked along another little path, when we reached a clearing and a lone gazebo that looked absolutely amazing in the snow. We walked over to it and there was a frozen lake that looked absolutely picture perfect.

"Wow."

"I know, it's beautiful isn't it?"

"I've never scene anything like this before." I said while I took in the view. "How did you know about this place?"

"I used to come here as a kid. My mom would bring me during the winter and we'd skate on the ice and have winter picnics in this gazebo." He said and I looked at him and he looked sad.

"What happened to her?"

"She died when I was 8, cancer." I walked over and wrapped my arms around his waist.

"I'm so sorry." I said and he turned around so that he was leaning on the railing and rested his hands on my hips.

"It's okay. After that I threw myself into snowboarding, and it got me here, so something good came out of it." He said and I couldn't help myself I just stood up on my tip toes and pressed my lips to his. I could tell he was surprised but before I knew it he was kissing me back while his one hand rested on my hip and the other was tangled in my hair. After a while we break apart and I can't help but smile when I look into his eyes. "I can't tell you how long I've been waiting to do that."

"Really?" I asked and he laughed.

"I don't know if you caught onto Izzy constantly saying shit, but about a year after the last Olympics I realized that I was completely in love with you." He said and I sucked in a sharp breath.

"You're in love with me?"

"Yes. I'm so in love with you." He said and I let out a relieved sigh.

"Oh thank god." I said as I rested my head on his chest as he laughed. "Oh shit, I said that out loud didn't I?" He nodded and my face got so red. "What I should have said was that I love you too." His smile got wider and I laughed.

"When did you realize you were in love with me?" He asked as he grabbed my hand and lead me over to the bench.

"Probably around the same time you did. Every time we'd talk on the phone and say goodbye, after we hung up I'd always tell you I love you. It felt wrong not saying it because of how in love I am with you, but I didn't know how you felt." I said as he wrapped an arm around my shoulders.

"Well, I am completely in love with you Clarissa Fray." He said and I leaned over and pressed my lips to his.

"I love you too." I said and he smiled against my lips. I don't even know how long we were sitting there lost in each others embrace, but I knew that nothing in the world would ever compare to this, except winning that gold medal. When we got back to the Olympic village we lingered for awhile before he spoke.

"So, when is your first competition?" He asked and I laughed.

"I have my short program in three days. What about you?"

"My first run is in two days. Will I see you there?" He asked and I smiled.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world. What time?"

"It starts at 1, but I don't find out when I run in the lineup until I get there, so I could be at the very end."

"That's okay, will Izzy and Alec be there?"

"Yea, I'll let Izzy know and you can meet her there."

"Sounds good. I should probably get back, my mom is probably wondering why I've been gone for so long."

"I'll see you at the competition. I am practicing all day tomorrow so we probably won't see each other."

"Same. My mom is freaking out." I said and he laughed. He leaned down and gave me a sweet kiss. "Goodnight Jace."

"Goodnight Clary." He said and I made my way into the hotel. Having Jace here, and knowing how he felt about me made me want to kick ass even harder and prove to everyone that I was good enough to win a gold medal, and his endless support and encouragement were going to play a huge part in how well I did in this Olympics and I was more than ready to win.