Jace walked into his company feeling a lot at ease. He had gone out for lunch and had a run in with his PA. Jace haven't seen a lot of her lately so him being back had a big impact on her. Kaelie had looked so happy when she saw him and had thrown herself at him. He didn't want to take her but he did because he needed to get laid. After this morning, he was agitated. He didn't know how to tell Clary that he had no clue about what was happening in his own company. He cares too much about her opinion on him, so he just ignored her the best he could. She didn't seem pissed so he just went with it.

Although he couldn't believe when Clary didn't flip on him when he said he had to catch up as well. Instead, she just turned towards Alec. While they were working she didn't talk to Jace at all and he hated that. Her attention was not on him. He knew he sounded like an ass but he really likes her. So when she acted like she didn't give two shits about him so he had left. Jace was hoping to just take a walk to the nearest restaurant when Kaelie jumped him and dragged him in an alley.

Oh his way back, Jace had caught a glimpse of red but he ignored it. Instead he had taken Kaelie in in office for a round two. The thought of Clary was completely gone and all that was on this mind was finding his release.

Kaelie threw open the wooden doors and pushed Jace inside. She prepped kisses all over him and ripped open his shirt. Jace throws her onto the couch and opened her blouse and his mouth was on her chest. Kaelie moaned loudly and worked her way to Jace's pants. Jace's head flung back as Kaelie grabbed him and his hands hit something. Jace looked at what he hit and it was a purse. Clary's purse. He pushed Kaelie away and asked her to leave.

"Why? What happened?" She asks breathlessly. Jace looked over her as she sat in the couch in nothing but her black lace bra and panties. He got up and put his clothes on and once again asked her to leave. She huffed and left.

What was he doing? Jace thought to himself. He's so stupid. Finally he was getting Clary to see that he actually changed but now? He's fucked it up. He just hoped that Clary hadn't seen him and Kaelie. He looked around his office to see if she was somewhere here but she wasn't. He walked out and looked everywhere and she was nowhere to be found. He even asked others but nobody saw her .Jace called her again and again but she didn't pick up. He was worried now. Where was she? Had she leave?

As Jace was panicking he ran into someone. "uh sorry," he mumbled.

"No, I'm sorry sir," Simon said. Jace just nodded and started to walk away when he decided to ask Simon.

"Hey. Did you…by any chance saw a girl? She has bright red hair and green eyes. Pretty short. Umm her name is-"

"Clary." Simon finishes. He looked at his boss and his worried expression. There was something that he was missing. Why was Jace looking for Clary?

"Yeah. Where is she? Did you see her? Wait. How do you even know her? Simon I swear to god if you don't start talking right now I will fire you!" Jace yells.

Simon looked at Jace horrified and quickly started talking, "Sh- she's my best friend sir. I-I saw her um at lunch and- and she left. When she saw you and your um," he stutters. His face was red from fear.

"Shit!" Jace yelled and ran off. She saw them. She saw him and Kaelie gift her. Shit. Shit. Shit. He fucked up. Bad.

Clary woke up from her nap, well rested. It was almost 7 pm and she knew she had to go to that date with Jace. Clary put on her brave face and got into the shower. She knew she shouldn't go on the date after what Jace has done but they have a contract to follow. They need to be seen in public so people actually believe that Jace has changed.

What Jace had down was wrong and she will show him that. All through the date she plans on being a bitch/ uninterested. One thing that was bothering Clary was that if Jace had even noticed her when he returned. She was sitting in the open and it was pretty impossible to notice her and her bright hair. Well there is only one way to answer that. Ask him.

Clary quickly took a shower and walked in her closet. Now Jace had not mentioned where they were going. She was guessing that they were going to have dinner someplace fancy. But she wasn't sure what type of person Jace really is. She settled on a grey turtle neck sweater dress because it was cold outside. She paired the dress with black over the knee boots. She quickly did her makeup. Nothing too fancy. She kept everything light and curled her hair so it fell perfectly around her shoulders.

She looked herself in the mirror. The dress reached a little below her mid thigh and the boots were over her knee so there was a strip of skin available. The boots made her look taller and that's what she wanted. Grabbing her coat she went downstairs and chilled on the couch.

The doorbell ringed and her heart fluttered in her chest. Clary gracefully walked over to the door and opened it. Jace stood there in jeans and a white tee with black leather jacket.. His hair was kind of messy like he has been running his hand through it a lot.

Jace gasped when he saw Clary. She looked gorgeous. Jace was sure that she wasn't going to go after what happened earlier but here she was looking perfect. He had a whole I'm Sorry speech ready but he guess he doesn't need it anymore. He flashed his perfect smile and said, "You look gorgeous Clary," he looked her up and down.

"Thanks," She blushed. "Shall we go?"

"Uh yeah. Yeah," Jace offered his arm but she walked past it and to his car. Guess he does need the speech.

Jace and Clary sat in an uncomfortable silence. Jace didn't know what to say and Clary didn't want to talk at all. They drove for a while and Jace couldn't take the silence.

"So when did you leave?" He asked.

"After I saw how busy you were," Clary says coolly. "Didn't want to disturb you."

Oh shit. Jace gulps. There is no point in dodging the problem now. "Clary look," he stopped at the light and looked over at her. She was already looking at him. "I know you saw Kaelie and I today. But it's not what it looked like," Clary scoffs. "Okay it was what it looked like. But I promise it meant nothing. I just needed to blow off some steam and she was there and it just happened."

Clary just let this settle in. Meant nothing? Blow off steam? Just happened? Who did he think he was? He can't just go around and sleep with anyone just because he wants to blow off some steam. "Jace, you sound dumb. Like you keeping saying you will make me see that you are changed and I do start to see that but then you go around and sleep with a Whore. That same whore who have ruined my life and do you have any idea how hurt I was? When I saw you with that skank and and I just…I just," Clary couldn't take it. She didn't even know how to explain the hurt.

"I can't do this okay. You say something and then your actions say something completely different. I can never believe you now you know. I'm only doing this for my father. Gosh why did I ever agree to this stupid date," she dabbed under her eyes and took a deep breath.

Jace parked the car in front of an expensive looking restaurant and killed the engine. "Clare, I'm sorry. I really am," he grabbed her hand. She tried to pull it away but he held onto it harder. "Just hear me out. Please. I know I've hurt you a lot. In the past and now. What I did was beyond wrong and I know you will never forgive me. And that's okay. I just want you to know that I take responsibility for my actions. And it will not happen again. I promise." He looked in her eye and promised her.

Clary's bright eyes were filled with unshed tears and hope. She really hoped he didn't do it again because she can and will not be able to take it. Deep down in her heart she knew she was falling for him but she will never admit it. Admitting it will make it seem too real and she was scared of that. Denying her feelings for him is the only thing keeping her at bay.

"I don't believe you," she whisper and looks away. His eyes were too beautiful and she knew if she looked in them any longer she will believe him.

"Please," He begs. Jace really wanted her to believe him because he will Not put her through this again. This is the love of his life and he can't put his needs before that.

"Jace am I just a toy to you? Because that's how I feel. I don't have any guarantee that you will never do this. Like I want to believe you but I just can't."

"Baby steps Clary. We are stuck with each other for a year. I want us to have a good relationship. A relationship where we can be honest with each other, where we can talk to one another about anything. I want us to be friends. Genuine friends and I know it will take us time but I believe in us and I want you to do that as well. Please. I promise I won't let you down."

Clary liked the idea of being in this type of relationship. I mean they have to live with each other for a year so why not actually give him a chance. So she put aside her doubts and decided to give him a chance. She was well aware of the consequences. She was once again putting her heart on the line and she knew even only one small mistake will shatter her. So she made up her mind and completely forgot about her being uninterested and being a bitch and decided.

"Okay," she took a deep breath. "I think I like that idea too." Jace smiled bright and wide.

Clary and Jace stepped out of the car. Jace walked over to her and she grabbed his arm as they walked inside the fancy restaurant. Jace pulled out her chair and removed her coat and they sat down.

"This is a lovely place," clary looked around the restaurant. It had a very chill vibe. They sat away from the others, near the windows. The restaurant was lit up by warm lights and had gentle music playing. It was perfect for a first date. The waiter came by to get our drink orders and Jace ordered the finest wine that they had.

Jace didn't know what to say to Clary. He was so relieved that she had forgave him. He wanted to know everything about her so he asked her.

"So Clary. Tell me everything about you," Jace asks nervously. He wasn't sure if she wants to talk about her.

"What do you want to know," she asked. The waiter came back with the wine and poured both of them some. Jace smiles slightly and slowly takes a drink.

"How has your life been after you moved?"

It was Clary's time to smile now. "It's been…amazing. I'm glad I left New York after high school. I only visited once a year and everything was great till…" she takes a breath and continues, "until dad got sick. But a part of me is glad that I am back. And the other part, still wants to go back home." She laughs lightly. "But it is what it is," she shrugs a little and looks over at him.

"I'm glad you are here Clary. I really am," Jace smiles. The waiter comes back to get their orders. Jace orders a steak and Clary orders some type of pasta. She wasn't that hungry so she wanted something light.

"So why did you choose art and not business?" Jace asks as he tries to keep the conversation going.

"I love art. Dad wanted me to choose whatever I wanted and I did have a choice so I chose what I wanted. Jonathon on the other hand didn't have a choice. From the beginning, dad has been pressuring him into business because the first born always inherits the company and blah blah," she chuckles lightly. Her mind just dazing off somewhere else. "I guess that's why he's like this." She mumbles.

"What was that?"

"Oh. Nothing," Clary lightly shakes her head and reaches out for her drink. The food arrives and they both silently enjoy their meal. They talked about anything and everything. It was relieving and relaxing.

Jace looked over at Clary and she was lost again. Throughout this dinner she's been zoning out and it's been bothering him. He quickly stabs his fork in her pasta and takes a big bite. "Mmmmh this is so goooood," he moans with his eyes closed.

"Oh hell no. There is one thing that you don't do to me and that's steal my food!" She yells. Jace thought she looked adorable when she got mad like this. Jace laughed lightly and raised his hands in surrender.

"I was just making sure if you were paying attention," he looks at her and tilts his head to side a little. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." Clary goes back to eating but Jace was not convinced.

"You know you can talk to me about anything," Jace really wanted her to trust him even after all he has done.

"Why…why are you like this?" Jace cocker his head not sure what she was asking. "I mean when I was in Madrid I heard about you and your dad and your company and it was…perfect. What happened?"

Jace sighed and he knew he had to answer the question. "My dad passed away. I just couldn't handle the fact that he was gone and I fell off of the track," he laughed, a bit embarrassed. "I just don't know how to get back on."

Clary nodded her head and smiled empathetically. "You'll get through it." She reaches her hand out and grabs his. "We'll get through it together." She smiles and leaves Jace astound.

The dinner went smoothly and now it was time to face the press. Alec had tipped the paparazzi saying that America's number one hottest bachelor was on a date. Jace and clary walked out of the restaurant and was imitatly swarmed by the blinding lights of cameras. Clary raises her hand in attempts of escaping the constant flash but fails miserably. Jace ducks his head a little and places his arm around Clary and guides her through the crowd.

Finally they make it to the car and sit down. The loud voices were drowned by the music in the car and the engine. Jace pulls out of the parking lot and laughs. His laugh was so carefree and infecting that Clary joined in as well.

"Do you think they bought it?"

"Of course they did," Jace laughed and turned the radio up. The song Love me like you do was playing and Jace started to sing along it very loudly and girly. It was hilarious.

"Hey. Where are we going?" Clary asked once she realized he took a left instead of going straight.

"I wanna show you something," he smiles and keeps on driving.

Jace drives for a whole hour and wouldn't tell her where he was taking her. Clary was getting worried until he reaches an empty road. Jace gets out of the car and opens the door for Clary. She shivers slightly and wraps her coat tighter against her. What is going on? She looked around and there was nothing. They were standing in the middle of an abandoned road. It was surrounded by fields of some type of flower. Only you couldn't see the flowers because it was so dark.

"Please tell me you are not going to kill me here and then leave my body in the fields?" Clary laughs nervously.

"Maybe next time but right now I want to show you something. Come on," he grabs her hand and guides her over to the hood of the car. They both sit down in the hood and lay down. Clary gasps as she looks up at the sky. The night was clear and the dates were out. Since this place was out of the city and say from the buildings, the stars burned bright.

There were millions of them and it was so beautiful. Clary's hand itches for her pencils. She wanted to capture this moment in paper and not in a photo. She looked over to Jace, only to find him staring at her. She blushed brightly and thanked the lord for the lack of lighting available.

"This is so beautiful Jace," she breathes out as she looks at the sky again.

"I used to come out here after my parents passed away. Everyday I would find myself here and I would spend hours and hours just staring up at the sky. Somehow this place relaxed me and made me feel not so…," he searched up for a word.

"Lonely." Clary murmurs.

"Yeah. Lonely."

Clary smiles up at Jace and wanted nothing more to touch him. At dinner, he had opened up and showed me a different side of him. A more vulnerable aside if him. Clary understood why he was like this now but that doesn't change what he has done to me in the past. Tonight, she wants to forget about what happened in high school and wants one night. One night with this golden angel. She wants to just comfort him.

Clary reaches out her hand and lightly traces the length of his nose and runs them along his cheek bones and down his jaw. Jace's eyes flutter close as all thoughts flies out of his head. Their heads moves closer slowly and Jace could feel Clary's minty breath in his lips. He wanted to kiss her so bad. He has wanted to do it all night but had held himself back and that's what he does next. He pulls back gently and breathes out a laugh. He wants to wait till this one special moment.

Clary's cheeks burned brighter than ever and she felt embarrassed. He had pulled away. He didn't want to kiss her. This was all part of the contract. Why is she so stupid? They sit in an awkward silence and then out of nowhere Jace points to the sky.

"Doesn't that look like a spoon?" He traces a pattern in the sky.

"Oh yeah," Clary says. "Hey look it's a dog chasing…something."

And just like that their awkward silence was forgotten and they jumped into the sea of starts. They spent hours laughing and making weird constellations in the sky. Jace came up with some dirty ones and would make jokes about them. They shared stories and moments together. Clary was actually having fun on this date.

"Oh it's time," Jace yells and stands up on the hood of the car. He reaches his hands out to Clary who takes it. They both stand on top of the hood and Clary could see just how far wide the frills stretched. Jace pulls out his phone and reads the time. 11:58 pm.

"Another reason to why I used to come here was because of this," He points towards the fields around them. Clary was confused about what he meant. He came here to see flowers that he can't actually see. Clary raises her eyebrows and Jace just smiles.

"You'll see in a minute," he whispers in her ear. Clary looked at Jace but she could barely see him. The clock strikes 12 and Jace's face lights up. Clary turns around and gasps. Her hands flew to her mouth as she gasped at the sight before her. The flowers had bloomed bright as the moon. Millions of them bloomed at the same time and the whole field was lit up by them.

Clary has never witnessed anything more beautiful than this. She was lost in the beauty. Jace gently touches her shoulder and turns her to face him. His eyes were bright and so gold that it hurt to look at him.

"This is so unearthly, Jace. How..?"

"My mom inherited this place from her mom. She wanted my mom to build some company or whatever on this land but my mom panted these flowers here. They only bloom at midnight. This was her get away place and its mine now. Makes me feel closer to her," Jace explains. Clary was still in shock when he murmured, "fuck it," and smashed his lips to hers.

Her lips were soft and plump. Just like he has imagined. He had wanted to do this for suck a long time that it felt impossible. He was in a dream like trance and this was the sweetest dream. He kissed her softly and wrapped his arms around her waist to pull her closer. That seems to break her out of it and he feels her kissing him back! They stood there for a long time just kissing and holding each other. Eventually they had to break off because they needed oxygen. Both panted heavily and couldn't believe what had just happened.

"So. How many girls have you brought here?" Clary couldn't help but ask.

"None."

"None?"

"Clary…I haven't gone on a date since high school. It was always a quick pick up and that fuck em and chuck em kind of deal."

"Oh wow." Even to her own ears she sounded surprised. She didn't know what they were now or where they stood. But asking that right is didn't feel right so they just let it hang above them. Jace jumps down from the hood and holds his hand out for clary again. The ride back home was quite and both were lost in their own head.

Jace knew things will be different from now on. He still doesn't know Clary's feelings for him. He doesn't regret kissing her. He will never regret kissing Clary but maybe it was too early. He should have waited! Gosh he's a dumb ass.

After a long ride home they were finally home. Jace walked Clary to her door to end their date perfectly. "Thank you for today. I had a lot fun," Jace says.

"Me too. It was very nice," clary nods. She was avoiding looking at him because she didn't know what they were now.

"Clary. I know our kiss might have messed things up but I just want to say that I don't regret it one bit. I meant what I said Clary. I like you. I really do and our kiss meant a lot to me," Clary was shocked at Jace's comment. The only thing she could do was smile a nod.

Jace leaned in and gently kissed her bottom lip and it made her shiver. "I'll see you tomorrow," he whispers against her lips.

"You're not staying?" Clary asks with wide eyes.

"Oh don't look so disappointed babe," he rolls his eyes. "I think I'm going to give you some space tonight." He smiles and starts to walk backwards.

"Bye."

"Bye Jace."

"Sweet dreams."

"Goodnight Jace," Clary laughs and walks inside her mansion. Leaving a love-struct fool outside.

I don't really like this chapter but revieW

Also school's about to start so idk if i can write as much :/