Bane of my Existence

Cold Veins

When the weekend was up and I realized that I needed to get back to the institute and continue with my life. Izzy knew where I was so I wasn't worried. Simon got me a pair of jeans and I borrowed one of Raphael's shirts and Simon's jacket.

"Why do I have to go back?" I asked Simon.

"Because Magnus and Clary are worried about you. He's been blowing up my phone ever since you showed up. Even Alec's concerned Vale. He can feel the sadness through your bond." He replied. I signed knowing he was right.

"Here, take my car." Raph said. I looked at him weirdly.

"You have a car? Can't you just zoom yourself everywhere?" I asked as he handed me the keys.

"It's ultra tinted so I can go out in the sun." he told me. I nodded and kissed them goodbye before leaving the hotel dumort.

Deciding not to go back to the institute yet, I paged Izzy and asked her if she would join me for lunch at this food truck in the city.

"What's the damage?" I asked as she sat down.

"Nice to see you too! I'm doing fine." She said as she rolled her eyes.

"I want to know if I'm going to be safe when I sleep at night or if the leader bitch is going to dig the rune out of my hip." I drily replied.

"She probably won't kill you. The council gave her an ultimatum though. Either she get's the cup or I get stripped of my runes." She said. Oh shit I missed her trial.

"I'm so sorry Izzy, I missed your trial."

"Hey it's fine, I totally understand. Magnus defended me though, his price was your location and Alec's bow and quiver. Not like he actually took it anyway. He does want an audience with the two of you later this week though." I sighed but kept a smile for izzy.

"Feel like partying with down worlders tonight?" I asked out of the blue.

"What? Are you serious? Your not a party person." She replied shocked.

"Live while we're young right? I just want to get shitfaced and dance the night away."

"Sounds like a plan to me! We'll leave at 10!" she said as we left the food truck. She had to go see someone, but I headed to the institute.

Raphe's pretty little was parked in the lot next to the institute.

I fixed my hair and put on my sunnies before heading into the brink hell. Everyone seemed to stare at before Lydia told them to get back to work. Alec stood like a little bitch at her side.

As they approached me I took a deep breath and took off my glasses.

"Nice to see you decided to make an appearance." She snidely remarked.

"Someone's got to keep this place above water."

"Did you miss me Ally?" I asked alec as I stood before him. He said no but his eyes betrayed him. I wrapped my arms around him before he reciprocated my hug.

"Don't do that to me again and we're going to have a long talk later." He said before kissing my head.

"We'll take when I get back from the club with izzy. Feel free to tag along Amica Mea." I said as I kissed his cheek and touched his hip before heading to see what to wear tonight.

I decided to spend the day dying my hair grey. I mustered up the magic from a rune and made my hair a really nice grey. I also added a tattoo right under my boob.

At about 8 I threw on a pair of bootie shorts and a big hoodie, probably Alec's and went to grab some food from the kitchen. Shadow hunters have to eat too. Hodge joined me in eating before alec came in and hodge promptly left.

"Where are you and izzy going tonight?" he asked as he took a bite of my pasta. I just gave it to him since I was finished eating.

"Pandemonium probably. I heard Magnus was out of town." I said as I sipped a pina colada.

"He wants to meet with us for lunch later this week."

"To be determined."

"What are you wearing?" he asked.

"Why? So you can dream about me?" I asked with a wink before leaving.

I changed into barely there black criss cross cut out crop top and a pair of leather mini shorts. I placed a pair of strappy heels on my feet before turning and getting ready at my vanity. My hair went into a messy ponytail and my make up was matte red lips with a hard Smokey eye. I looked hot.

I walked into the adjoining door to izzy's room where she was putting the final touches on her own outfit.

"damn ma, you look hot." She said as I walked in. I gave her a twirl.

"I feel overdressed." She said as she removed her jacket. She was wearing a bodycon mini skirt with a plunging neckline mesh top. We took some selfies before linking arms and walking to the middle of the institute and trying to get out of the door as soon as possible.

"Hold up." Someone said as we were about to walk out. Jace walked over to us with a sly grin.

"and where would you fine foxes be going at this hour?" he asked as he grabbed our hands and gave us a twirl.

Izzy and I'd giggling caught Alec and Lydia's attention.

"What are you wearing?" Hodge asked as he joined the situation.

"We're going clubbing." Izzy said.

"Not in that you aren't." Alec said as he intervened.

"Alec you're not the boss of us." Izzy replied. I gave Jace and Hodge a hug as I grabbed Izzy's arm and we walked out the door and into the night.