In Between │ Simon Lewis │ Shadowhunters

In Between. Chapter Two.

IN BETWEEN: The Mortal Cup

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"YOU on your way to see Clary?" Isabelle called out to Brooklyn who passed her in the hallway. 

Brooklyn turned around and looked at Isabelle, "Who?" She asked, having never met or even heard of a Clary in her entire life. 

Isabelle rolled her eyes, "Clary Fray? The redhead that punched you?" Isabelle said and Brooklyn froze, anger flashing in her eyes. Isabelle sighed and pushed off the wall, approached her friend and wrapping an arm around Brooklyn's shoulders. "Don't worry Brooke, I'm sure its fine. She was probably just confused." Isabelle said as she turned and began to lead Brooklyn in the direction of where Clary was. 

They walked back to the infirmary, where Isabelle insisted Clary was, and found that Alec was there as well. Alec however was trying to convince Jace to tell the clave about the girl and how she was able to see them, but Jace wouldn't hear it and only cared about the girl, Clary, at the moment. 

Jace rose his head, clearing his throat as he gestured for the girls to enter. Brooklyn parted from Isabelle and walked into the room, arms crossing over her chest as she glared down at the unconscious girl. It was often Brooklyn found someone she disliked, like Alec's and Isabelle's mother, and now Clary Fray. 

"She shouldn't even be here." Alec stated, breaking the silence as he glanced between his sister, Brooklyn, and Jace. 

Jace ignored Alec's comment and kneeled down to face Clary who had awoken mere seconds ago. Jace introduced himself and Brooklyn scoffed as they watched him explain what had happened to the girl. Alec shared a look with Isabelle and cleared his throat, finally earning Jace's attention. 

"We don't even know who she is." Brooklyn added and Jace glared at her warningly. 

"Would you two chill for like a moment?" Jace asked but it didn't really sound like a question as both Brooklyn and Alec shared another annoyed look. 

Isabelle stepped forward, "You know I love you, Alec but honestly you have a switch that is always on." Isabelle began, now it was Alec's time to glare at her. 

"Love you too." Alec replied snarkily. 

It was true though, Alec always seemed to be overprotective over his friends and now that Clary had jepardized the mission and could've killed Brooklyn...he already disliked her. Brooklyn sighed impatiently, tapping her foot on the ground as he looked down at Jace. 

Jace glanced up at Alec and Brooklyn, "Please?" He asked and no one made a move, "Come on. When was the last time you heard me use that word?" Jace added after a moment. 

"...Why don't we leave these them be, Jace and Brooklyn can explain everything to her." Isabelle stated hastily, taking Alec's arm and leading him away from the room. 

Brooklyn stared after him and Clary stood from the bed, "Jace...my dad is here for an inspection...she can't be here." Brooklyn began slowly and Jace shook his head at her. 

Clary frowned and turned to face them, "Who's she?" Clary asked and Jace sighed. 

"The girl you nearly killed at the club, and the one you punched." Jace tells her and Clary shifted uncomfortably, defending herself by saying Brooklyn was going to kill someone. 

Brooklyn stepped forward and narrowed her eyes at Clary, "Yeah. A demo-" She started before the sound of a phone ringing cut her off. 

Clary grabbed her phone and opened it, walking away from Brooklyn and Jace as she spoke into it. Brooklyn tilted her head and mouthed clear insults about Clary until Clary turned back and demanded where her clothes were.