Clace after all ✔️

Heart, Humour and Happiness

clary pov.

And with that simple little phrase my heart burst, my cheeks flushed crimson and all I could do was nod my head. I was avoiding eye contact trying to cover my blushed face with my hair before he pushed my hair behind my ear and lifted my head up so, I was looking directly at him. He waited a moment before closing the, already small, space between us. his soft lips moved passionately in sync with mine and before I knew it I was sat on his lap, deepening the kiss. until he broke the kiss, moving only slightly, his breath heavy and his hands still wrapped around my waist. "I'm enjoying this and all but I don't want to be a bad influence," he smirked, "if I don't get home soon and get ready we're gonna be late." I nod, slightly biting my bottom lip and begin to climb off his lap until he pulls me in for one last kiss.

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After the intense make-out session, the morning went smoothly. We parted ways when we reached his house, I waited for Izzy and he went to get ready.

"How have you been getting here so early and yet look so... smoking?" Izzy exclaimed as she walked into the kitchen where I had prepared coffee again.

"I had a really good morning." I smile to myself as I this about the lingering tingles on my lips. Jace and I decided on the ride over not to tell anyone just yet. "What was so good about it?" she asked analyzing me dubiously, I shrug my shoulders and place the most innocent face I could muster on. " Ugh, I don't get morning people," she grumbled pouring herself some coffee.

"Clary!" Magnus exclaims from the door frame. Magnus is Alec's boyfriend, they have been together for around a year and Magnus was Alec's first boyfriend. Magnus and I bonded over our love of cats and our sense of humors last night while waiting for the game to start. He is obsessed with glitter and is very wise for his age. "Magnus! It's nice to see you again, you look dashing." I beamed as he crossed the kitchen and hugged me tightly.

"Oh biscuit, you flatter me." he smiled. But he did look incredibly he wore a royal purple button down that was only half buttoned to expose his chest deep blue pants, that matched his detailed, blue jacket. he had glittery purple eyeshadow that contrasted his gold, almost yellow eyes. His hair was messy, but it was a styled mess. "Hey Alec" I beamed as Alec walked through the door and smiled. he wrapped his arms around Magnus and took a sip of his freshly poured coffee. "Hey Clary, You look extremely beautiful today." he greets before kissing Magnus on the cheek. "You don't look too bad yourself." I winked at him.

"I hope you aren't trying to steal my man, biscuit." he chuckled and tried to put on a serious face but couldn't. Alec and I laughed at Magnus' attempt.

"Is no one gonna say I look beautiful?" Izzy said putting emphasis on the'I' and all I could do was giggle at Izzy. "You always look gorgeous Iz" I chirped through my laughter and she smiled none the less. It was true though, she was wearing black high-waisted short shorts, a cropped red tank top, and knee-high boots that made her already long legs even longer. Her makeup was on point with bright red lips, her hair was tied up in a sleek high pony, she was gorgeous.

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Izzy and I left before Jace came back downstairs because she needed to see Mr. Starkweather about extra credit, so as I sat in the canteen on my own I was craving Jace's presence and as if he read my mind, Jace and Sebastian sat at my table. Jace was sat next to me and Sebastian was opposite me. "So hot stuff, why is a pretty little thing like you sat alone?" Sebastian asked and within milliseconds I heard a thud and Sebastian was doubled over the table. "Dude! You kicked me!" Sebastian groaned at Jace.

"Don't be disrespectful, I thought your father taught you how to treat a lady," Jace said with a note of humor in his voice.

"Whatever, So dearest Clary, what is an intelligent, goddess-like women like your beautiful self-doing sat with nor a friend or foe in sight," he smirked at me, bowing his head slightly. I laughed.

"Oh charming, my dear friend, Isabella Lightwood swept me to school early this morrow, so that her teacher may bequeath open her extra credit." I mocked imitating his tone. "Respectful enough for ya?" I asked turning to Jace whose hand had found its way onto my inner thigh underneath the table.

"You know what I'd just prefer you two never talking because you are more annoying together than individually, I didn't think that was possible." he laughed and Sebastian smiled. "What are you two doing sitting with me this morning shouldn't you be walking the halls with your heads held high as everyone congratulates you?" I smirked

"Nah your more interesting, plus I think Jace would prefer to keep gripping your thigh." My eyes widen and surprise spreads across my face and I feel Jace tense up beside me.

"Dude?" Jace says clearly a question by his tone.

"I am insulted that you think I'm such an idiot, You basically dragged me over here to sit with Clary, I keep seeing you exchanging glances after looking down at clary's lap. If you wanted to keep it a secret don't be so obvious and don't try and hide it from your best friend." I feel my cheeks heat up and Jace just smirks. "other than that congrats, bro." they fist bump. I look around seeing a lot of people packed into the canteen thinking about all people that must have noticed, what's the point in hiding it? I whip my head round to Jace look him dead in the eye and say "Fudge it." I used stronger language than that but you get the point. Our lips connect and not a second later I hear a gasp, then the click of a camera and then whispers that all merge together. I break the kiss and look at Jace, "what was that for?" he whispered,

"I just felt like it," I smirked, removing his hand from my thigh and flaunting my way to the exit of the canteen, not taking a second look.

I didn't have anyone in my first period but I could already feel people staring at me, girls whispering. I was the new hot topic of Alicante high. in my second lesson, Izzy was sat next to me, I could feel her glare burning into my skin for a while before she finally spoke up "how could you not tell me?" she whispered loudly, trying but failing at not disturbing the teacher. "tell you what?" I played coy

"Don't bull sugar me, clary fray." she said, seriousness present in her tone. "how could you not tell me you and Jace are an item, I know we haven't known each other very long but I consider you my close friend." She smiled at the last part. I gave in and told her everything, avoiding detail about the kissing and she squealed a few times, attracting unwanted attention from the class and the teacher.

By the time I had calmed her down it was lunch and as we walked through the halls, I felt the gaze of everyone. We walked out into the courtyard where we met up with Simon, he put his arm around Izzy and we continued walking. We were in the center of the courtyard when I felt a grip on my wrist, I was spun around and was met by Jace's lips crashing into mine. At that moment the whole world melted away, it was just Jace and me, it felt like the only thing keeping my heart beating was his touch and the only thing keeping me alive was our shared breath.

The kiss felt like it lasted a lifetime but in reality, it was just a few seconds. I stood there in shock and awe.