U & I

The plane was full, which should not be so surprising since she came from New York. What's surprising is where it will land; in Idris, a small town just at the side of Texas where she grew up. She felt overwhelmed again. Excitement, happiness, angst, hope and utter nervousness flooded in her small package. She felt like she was a zombie for the past two years; with no live feelings in her veins, not even real fear.

After college, Clary Fray divulged herself into her career, never anything else. This is what she wanted; she told herself bitterly on the days that she couldn't take it anymore. This is what she told him she wanted.

Another wave of warmth rounded on her stomach as she remembered him. In those four hardworking years, the only real thing she felt was remembering him. And she hadn't talked to him since. He was the only thing that gives her everything it takes to succeed, even if she wasn't sure she's still in his heart.

"Jace." She whispered as she looked at the clouds from her window. She hadn't spoken his name in a long time let alone think about him too much, fearing she'd leave everything behind and run back to him. They had started their story back when they were little. They weren't the best of friends, but they protect each other. She sighed wistfully as she remembered the first time he asked her out.

She huffed angrily as she sprinted at the side of the street. Pushing back her bangs in annoyance, she could hear his voice shouting her name from afar and it's getting nearer and nearer. She sprinted faster, almost breaking into a run.

As she rounded on the corner a pair of strong arms wrapped around her waist, lifting her up to keep her from running. Knowing who it is, she wiggled and tried to release herself from him. Of course, it was no use.

"Let me go Jace!" She cried.

"No!" he said behind her back as he held his grip tighter. "I won't let go until you let me talk!"

She stopped her movements to make him release her and as he did, she slapped him hard on the arm, causing him to stumble back and cry in annoyance. He shook his wavy blonde hair out of his face.

"What's the matter with you!?" she said and slapped him in the arm again. "Why did you have to embarrass him like that?"

He raised his arms to protect himself from her slaps. "He's hitting on you, Clary!"

"So what? He's not doing anything bad Jace!"

"He's hitting on you!" He repeated, emphasizing his words. "Stop slapping me!"

She stopped, but not before pushing him backwards. "Why are you always doing this? Why are you always interrupting on my love life? When Simon asked me out-"

He snorted out loud, cutting her off. "The nerd would have ruined his chances by his own anyway."

Clary hit him again. "Or Jordan-"

"He's just making Maia jealous and you know it." He smirked.

"-And now, Raphael!"

"He's just another popular jock that doesn't take girls seriously!"

She laughed out loud, without any humour. "And you're not?"

He let down his arms instantly, grinning lazily. "I'm not a jock, baby doll."

"No," she repeated, crossing her arms. "You're just a popular boy at school who girls always drool for and take it to your advantage."

He raised his arms in defence. "It's not my fault they chase after me."

She didn't let the comment distract her. "But you love yourself more, ever since I have known you that fact always stuck by you. And I have known you too long. So tell me Jace Wayland," she uncrossed her arms and poked him in the chest. "Why do you bother on ruining my love life!?"