Inferno #Wattys2015

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Clary's POV:

 

Beep.

Beep.

Beep.

               I hear that annoying sound as I awake from my peaceful sleep. I shut off my alarm, a sigh passing my lips as I slowly get out of bed. I had to get ready for school. Just wonderful. As I walked into the bathroom, I ran a hand through my brown waves, yawning. I envy those girls that look cute when they get up in the morning first thing.

               After a quick shower, I wrap a towel around my body and go into my room. I sift through my closet, trying to decide what to wear for my day in hell. After what seemed like hours, I picked out a loose grey t-shirt, light wash jeans, and my converse. Leaving my hair and face as it is, I grab my favorite flannel and my bag, heading down to eat breakfast.

               Once I'm downstairs, I realize that my parents have already left for work. Typical. I grab an apple and some toast, eating quickly before heading out to my car. Yes, I have my own car. I am a senior in high school, so my parents bought me a car at the beginning of the year. Anyways, I get into my car and drive off to school. One more day in the hell hole they call school. Now don't get me wrong, I do get good grades. A's mostly, a few B's here and there. The thing that makes high school hell, is the people in it.

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               It's the middle of the day, and I am studying in the library. I still use the library for educational purposes, yes. You wouldn't believe how many people I've caught bake here making out, or worse. That's beside the point. So I'm studying for my Chemistry class, and out of nowhere, all of my notes and books are on the floor.

"What the hell?!" I exclaimed, very pissed off.

"Oh how tragic. That gust of wind came out of nowhere," the voice said.

               I knew that voice from anywhere. It was Hailey. We used to be best friends when we were younger, but she got popular, and I didn't.

"You did that, and you know it," I said, clenching my jaw to keep from yelling and making a scene.

               I bent down on the ground, and started to pick up all of my notes and books. I prayed that she would just leave, but we all know that she's not leaving.

"Awww. Too scared to stand up for yourself?" Hailey cooed, a victorious smirk on her lips.

               I didn't say anything back to her as I gathered up all of my things. Putting all of my notes and books back into my bag, I left the scene. If I had said something back to her, God knows what would've happened. I wanted to high five her...in the face...with a table. Don't judge. We all have those thoughts about certain people.

               I was cut off from my train of thought when I felt a finger tap my shoulder. I turned around to find it was some guy. Not just a guy, but some guy. He was tall, broad shoulders, a bit on the lanky side, beautiful eyes that looked golden almost, and shoulder-length blonde hair. It looked dyed, but that wasn't important.

"Are you all right? I couldn't help but see and hear what happened and wanted to make sure you were all right," the guy said. By his accent, he was definitely not from here.

"Yeah I'm fine," I said with a small smile. "You don't need to worry. I can handle her," I said calmly.

               He looked like he wanted to say something, but never did. After standing in awkward silence, I turned around and walked out of the library and to my next class. Who was this guy? Why did he seem to care so much, even though he doesn't even know me? All I know is that I won't be forgetting the boy with golden eyes, and golden hair.

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Hello guys! So this is chapter one. Hopefully, this doesn't suck. I promise it'll get better. Next chapter or two will be in Jace's POV. I'm not sure who Hailey should be portrayed as. Leave suggestions.

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-Emma