Chapter Eight

Time jump – End of the Olympics

Clary POV:

Jace and I had our finals today, and to say I was freaking out would be an understatement. Our programs were on the same day, and it was frustrating because I really wanted to watch his last run. Yesterday Jace, Izzy, Alec, and I were all hanging out and Izzy decided that she would come to my program while Alec watched Jace and they'd send updates on how we were doing. I was surprised when Izzy suggested it, since she was Jace's friend. I had no idea why she wouldn't want to be there watching him, but she insisted that we do it this way, and Jace was all for it so I agreed.

I was in the back getting ready for my name to be called. Three girls had already gone and fell, and I couldn't stand there and watch them. I was standing in the back taking deep breaths and focusing on my routine when I heard my name. I took off my jacket and made my way out to the rink. I skated out onto the ice and took my position. I took a deep breath and the music started.

Izzy POV:

I saw Clary skate out onto the ice and I immediately got nervous. I knew she was going to do amazing but this was the finales, and I couldn't help but sit on the edge of my seat. I immediately got out my phone and texted Alec.

Izzy – Clary just took the ice.

Alec – Jace hasn't gone yet, but he should be up soon.

I put my phone away and focused on Clary's performance. It was the longest three minutes of my life. I wanted her to win that gold. I've been to every one of her performance and she was killin it, but that doesn't guarantee a gold medal and I really want Clary to get that.

She was skating flawlessly and when her music stopped I jumped up and started clapping. Everyone in the rink was standing and clapping, whistling, cheering and throwing flowers onto the ice. She skated around and waved and picked up a stuffed animal and a couple roses. I took out my phone and texted Alec.

Izzy – Clary just finished and she killed it!

Alec – They just called Jace's name. I'll text you after he's done.

Clary was sitting on the bench with her mother waiting for her score to be shown. After 5 minutes I was wondering if she was ever going to get her score. Finally after what felt like forever her score was shown and it was the highest one of the day. She was beating second place out by nearly 7 points. There were only 4 more skaters to go, and I was nervous as hell.

Alec POV:

After Izzy texted me I put my phone away and watched Jace's run. He was doing great, and if he kept it up he could totally be in contention for a gold medal. The 6 guys were went before him all had little flaws in their routine, and if Jace could get by without any mistakes I knew he could do it.

And as I predicted his run was flawless. He came off the half pipe, and hugged his dad and proceeded to wait for his score. Ten minutes later his score was finally reveled and he was in first place but 2 and a half points. There were 2 more snowboarders left, and I was crossing my fingers that he would stay in first. I pulled my phone out and texted Izzy.

Alec – Jace just finished and he's currently in first. Two more boarders to go.

Izzy – Clary is currently in first place as well with 4 more skaters to go. Cross your fingers this ends well for both of them!

I put my phone down and started making my way over to Jace. He was picking up his snowboard when I reached him.

"Hey, great run." I said and he smiled.

"It felt great. Have you heard from Izzy?"

"Yes, she is currently sitting in first with 4 skaters to go." I said and he smiled.

"Good. I hate that our finals were scheduled at the same time. We've been to every event for each other, and we miss the finals. Just our luck."

"Sometimes life is a bitch." I said and he laughed. "Come on, lets get some food. I know you don't want to watch the others go." I said and we headed over to the small food area to grab something to eat. This might be the longest 45 minutes of the day.

Clary POV:

I was standing next to the ice watching the rest of the girls compete. Normally I couldn't stand watching my competition go but since I was already done, there isn't much I can do, and it would drive me crazy if I wasn't standing here.

By the time the last skater was getting on the ice I was still in first but my margin was only by 3 points and I was nervous. I could see Izzy in the stand bouncing in her seat. I didn't know if that was for me, or for Jace, but it wasn't making me feel any better. By the time the music stopped I was pulled out of my head and waiting for the score. Five minutes…..ten minutes…fifteen minutes later and they finally revealed the score. My jaw dropped and I was being lifted off the ground by my mother. I was an Olympic gold medalist and I don't think I couldn't even being to comprehend it.

Jace POV:

I was standing next to the half pipe waiting for the last runner to start his run. I was still in the lead but not by much. My three point lead was now only a one point lead and I was scared. The final guy up was the reigning Olympic champion, and he was good. I stood there anxiously awaiting his run and I couldn't stand still. I was so close to winning my gold medal and missing it by this much would be so devastating.

Once he was done, he got off the half pipe and made his way over to his coach. They stood there and waited for the score to be revealed. Five minutes…Ten minutes…Twelve minutes later and the scores were finally in. I had won an Olympic gold medal by half a point. I couldn't even process it. I was thrilled, my dad came over and picked me up, and Alec gave me a huge hug. I had finally accomplished all my dreams, and the only person I wanted to share this with was Clary. I hope that when I see her we both have amazing news to share.

Time Jump – Later That Night

Clary POV:

Jace and I were meeting up and I was so nervous to hear what happened to him today. I know that Alec and Izzy were updating us on what was going on but when it came to the results we wanted to tell each other. I had my gold medal in my pocket, waiting outside the hotel for Jace. Ten minutes later he walked up, pulled me into a hug, gave me a kiss, grabbed my hand and we started walking.

He led me back to the gazebo and I was nearly bursting at the seams. It took everything in me not to attack him and blurt out that I won a gold medal. We got there and there was a picnic blanket set up with a basket full of something. We sat down and Jace pulled a blanket over us and we leaned back.

"So, what's in the basket?" I ask and I feel him laugh.

"Some steaming hot coffee, and brownies." He said and I turned around and gave him a quick kiss.

"You're the best." I said and he smiled.

"So, how would you like to do this?" He asked and I turned around.

"How about we just pull out our medals on the count of three?" I said and he nodded. "Alright, one…..two…..three." I said and we both wiped our medals out and my eyes widened. "Oh my god! You got gold? Congratulations!"

"So did you. I knew you had it in you Clary." He said and he pulled me into a kiss. "I love you."

"I love you too." I said and I cuddled into his side even more. Jace laid us down and he started rubbing his hand up and down my side. I know we have only been together for about two weeks, but we've both in in love for almost 3 years. I leaned up and pressed my lips to his. He was surprised at first but soon he kissed me back. It might have been cold out but under those blankets was nothing but warm. I readjusted myself so that I was lying in top of him without breaking our kiss. His hands made their way up my shirt, and I moved my hands so that they were under his. He broke the kiss and looked into my eyes.

"Just tell me if you aren't comfortable." He says and I can't help but smile.

"I'm nothing but comfortable around you." I said and he moved his one hand down to my ass.

"I only have one question." He said and I nodded. "Are you a virgin?"

"Yes." I said and he readjusted out position. He was now hovering on top of me.

"We don't have to continue Clary."

"I want too. I want you." I said and I could see his eyes turn a darker shade of gold.

"I want to make your first time special." He said and I smiled as I weaved my hands into his hair.

"What's more special than this beautiful gazebo, surrounded by freshly fallen snow, cuddled under blankets with you? I couldn't imagine my first time being anymore special." I said and he smiled.

"I don't want you to be cold." He said and I lowered his lips to mine.

"I'm actually pretty warm right now, and I can guarantee what we do next won't make me cold."

"You're sure about this?"

"I'm completely sure. I love you Jace."

"I love you too." He said as he pressed his lips to mine. "Tell me if I'm hurting you okay?" He said and I nodded.

He removed my shirt and I removed his. Soon my pants were gone, and I was in nothing but my bra and panties. I had never been this intimate with a boy before, and I thought it would be awkward, but nothing with Jace felt awkward. Everything felt right. He slowly moved his hands down to my hips where he removed my panties. I involuntarily gasped and he placed a kiss on my upper thigh and I could feel heat pooling between my legs. He had removed his pants and underwear by this time and he positioned himself on top of me. He had rolled a condom on and put each of his arms beside me.

"This will hurt at first, but I won't move until you tell me to okay?" He says and I nod. Gently he shifts my legs apart, I'm internally freaking out, but I know this is what I want. I feel him start to enter me and I suck in a deep breath. Before I know it he thrusts forward and I let out a scream. He stops moving and whispers that he's sorry and that he loves me over and over again. After a few moments the pain starts to decrease and I feel pleasure take its place. I open my eyes and they lock with his.

"Please." I whimper and I can see the smirk before he captures my lips with his.

"Please what baby?" He said and my insides melt again.

"Please move." I said and he starts to rock his hips back and forth at a steady rhythm and I can't help but moan at the feeling that's taking over my body. This continues for a little before I can't take it anymore. "Jace…faster." I said and before I know it he's moving faster and faster and I can't stop the noises that are coming from my mouth. "I'm so close." I say and he doesn't stop. Before I know it we're both spiraling into our orgasms and he finally collapses beside me. We both are breathing heavily for a couple minutes before I turn onto my side and look at him.

"How was that for your first time?" He asks and I laugh.

"Amazing." I said and he leans forward and presses his lips to mine. "I love you Jace."

"I love you too." He said and I couldn't picture a more amazing moment.

"What are we going to do?" I ask and he places a hand on my hip and pulls me closer to him.

"I don't know. I don't think I'll be able to survive an ocean apart again." He said and I nod in agreement. "What do you want to do with your future?"

"I always thought it would be cool to teach young figure skaters. Give them the tricks of the trade. Things that normal teachers never tell you, but are some of the most important lessons."

"What about you?"

"The same thing as you, but with snowboarders. Actually, when I first got my trust fund I worked up and entire plan to create this kind of facility that would be used for Olympic hopefuls. Somewhere they could practice with other kids who want to be in the Olympics but don't necessarily have the access to a training facility."

"That sounds amazing."

"I hope so. It's in the beginning stages of being built. There will be rooms for kids to stay while they train, a dinning hall, a hangout area for when they get breaks. Pretty much anything they need to be successful."

"Wow. That's amazing." I said and he nodded.

"But I think it needs something more." He said and now I'm confused.

"What else could you possibly need?" I say and he smiles.

"Maybe an ice rink or two." He says and I'm stunned.

"What?"

"I love you Clary, and being away from you is hard. I don't want to do that again. I know we're only 20 and 21, but I know you're it for me. Be my partner."

"You're serious?" I say and he nods.

"I'm so serious." He says and I think about it. I'm already not in school. I gave up college to focus on the Olympics, and to be honest I didn't really want to go back. But helping kids reach their goals was something I always wanted to do.

"Alright. I'll be your partner." I said and his eyes got wider and so did his smile.

"You're serious?" He says and I can't help but laugh.

"I love you too Jace. Being apart for those 4 years was torture. I didn't know what I was going to do after the Olympics were over. Probably get a job somewhere that I wasn't happy with, and see where life took me, but what you're describing sounds absolutely amazing. I'd be honored to go into business with you." I said and I kissed him.

We laid there for a few more hours, laughing, talking, kissing, and just enjoying each others company. We were both planning on sitting our parents down tomorrow and telling them our plans. Jace's father was already excited about the facility Jace was building but he didn't know how he'd feel about the newest addition, and who really knows how my mother would react. But we both also didn't really care. We were ready to jump into this new adventure together, and nothing was going to stop us.