The Bet (under revision)

The Greenhouse

CPOV

Jace dragged me behind him as we ran across school. Apparently he had a surprise for me. Honestly I didn't like surprises, but seeing Jace so excited. Seeing that glint of happiness and excitement in his eyes kind of made me excited too. All day today I haven't seen Jace show emotions like this, real emotions. He seemed different. That smile playing across his lips, that playfully excited glint in his eyes . . .it seemed so different. I was so curious at this point to see where we were going. I was starting to lose my patience.

"Jace," I said whining a bit. "Where are we going?"

"It's a surprise Red," Jace said chuckling. "I don't think it can be a surprise if you know what it is."

I pouted. "Well I'm not going anywhere until you tell me where we're going!" I said standing my ground refusing to move.

Jace pulled on my arm. "C'mon Red stop being so damn stubborn."

"Dammit Jace why cant you just tell me! And by the Angel my names not Red! It's Clary!" I yelled getting pissed. "And who knows for all I know you could be a murderer trying to kill me and chop me to pieces and throw me in a dumpster!" I said letting my rant go on and on.

"Of course not," he said sounding offended, but I could still see that playful glint in his honey colored eyes. "Your lack of faith in me hurts," he said putting a head up to cover his 'wounded' heart.

"How am I supposed to have faith in you if I just met you today!" I said, even though somehow for some strange reason I did trust him. I felt so close to him at moments like if I could understand him better than anybody else. But this is Jace we're talking about, so I shook off the feeling and continued on, "And we didn't exactly get off to a good start." I made a face at him finishing off my speech.

"Oh c'mon just trust me this once. I promise you won't regret it, Red." He pleaded to me with big golden eyes. He looked strangely vulnerable and oh so innocent. It stirred up a weird feeling deep inside me I kind of, almost wanted to kiss him. Almost.

"I trust you, Goldie." I said my voice wavering a bit with each word. His face lit up with a smile. Not one of his usual cocky smirks but a nice genuine smile.

"Good, now close your eyes." I closed my eyes, and felt one of his hands wrap around mine, his other hand came up to cover my eyes. "Why are you covering my eyes, Jace? Don't you trust me?" I asked with mock hurt.

I felt him chuckle behind me, his chest pressed up against my back. I felt his warm breath tickle the back of my neck. His lips brushed up against my ear. "I do," he whispered, the heat from his touch making me shiver. I prayed to God he didn't notice. But of course, he did. Jace never missed anything.

I felt him pull away and heard his low chuckle full of amusement but all he said was, "I trust you. But just in case, Red." I could already imagine the grin on is face. I felt his eyes come back to my face covering my eyes.

He held me close to his body, making sure I didn't fall. After a bit more walking we stopped. I heard a door slide open.

The rush of earthy air overwhelmed my senses. It smelled of dirt and flowers the air seemed to have a clean, fresh feeling. I felt Jace let go of my hand and pull his hand away from my eyes. Still I kept them tightly shut.

"Red. You can open your eyes," Jace said softly, almost tenderly. I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was Jace. He looked so beautiful. A ray of sunlight creeped in through the roofs open window. His features seemed even more defined, almost god like. His hair looked like a glowing halo crowning his beautiful face. His eyes seemed to mesmerize me, their color such an intense gold. My fingers itched to draw him.

It took everything I had to look away from him. I finally looked around and realized we were in a green house. Windows on the roof letting in streams of sunlight. All the flowers and plants seemed to be in some weird arrangement. There were explosions of vibrant, beautiful colors everywhere. It almost seemed magical.

I looked up to see Jace looking right at me his eyes expectant. "What is this place?" I asked looking around in admiration.

"It used to be a classroom about two years ago. But let's just say the teacher became a bit . . . unhinged. Like jumping off the gyms roof mental," he joked. "And well they decided to just cut the class. So nobody comes here anymore. So when I want to be alone, or just want some time to think I come here."

I felt a jolt of excitement and fear of just the thought of being here alone with Jace. Jace. . . Well Jace really isn't a predictable person. So anything could happen . . .

A/N Thank you so so much for reading it means a lot to me! Will be updating tomorrow!