Clace (Liberty High School) (Completed)

3. The Sleepover

Next day after school

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Clarissa

I'm getting ready for Izzy's sleepover, when my mom comes  in. "Honey, are you sure you're ready for this?" Jocelyn asks concerned. "To sleep in the same house as boys are sleeping in?"

"I'll be fine, mom," I reply, but I'm not sure if I'm trying to convince my mom or myself.

"You can call at anytime and Luke or I will be there to get you, before you know it," Jocelyn explains again.

"I'll remember that," I comment. "I love you." At that, I'm out the door and getting into my car.

Jace

"What time are your guests supposed to be here?" I ask Izzy.

"Any minute now," Izzy sighs.

"Uh......I've got to go do some homework," I lie and sprint away, before she can question me. I've decided that I'm going to avoid Her, but I'll have to see her at least once, so no one realizes what I'm doing.

Clarissa

I arrive at Izzy's and she greets me with a tight hug. "Okay, so first I'll show you to your room. Then, we can go into the living room and watch a movie or something," Izzy quickly explains.

"Lead the way," I reply.

She leads me up a bunch of stairs into a long hallway lined with doors on each side. Opening the third door on the right, I see a beautiful green themed bedroom. "Here you are," Izzy proclaims.

"Thanks, I'll be down in a little bit," I reply.

"Great, see you then," Izzy excitedly exclaims.

Jace

I hear her coming up the stairs and I try to read my book, but she steals my thoughts again. Avoid her, that's my plan, but it's easier said than done. Her red hair flies past my door and I can't help but think about her. She's so beautiful in that imperfect perfect way.

Clarissa

I go down a few minutes later and we watch The Vampire Diaries for hours. Finally, "Izzy," I yawn, "I'm tired."

"Alright, I guess we can call it a night," Izzy decides deflating.

We all get situated in our pajamas and say goodnight. I walk into the green room and take in my surroundings. I'm exausted and my head soon hits the pillow and I fall asleep.

Jace

"Stop, please, d....don't hurt me, please, stop, no please no!" I hear from the room next to mine. I always stay up late and read, so I didn't really realize that it was 3 o'clock in the morning. I decide to go and see what all of the commotion is about.

Clarissa

I see Him again. I'm back in my old room and he's coming closer. "Stop, please, d....don't hurt me, please, stop, no please no," I cry as he steps closer. I know what he's going to do. I know. I close my eyes and squeeze my sheets and he gets on me. He pulls my panties down and moans as I beg him to stop. After a while, he must get bored, because then he takes his underwear off and I silently sob as he has his way with me.

Jace

I walk into the room and see Her. She's tossing and turning and crying. "Hey," I try to wake her. Then, I tap her shoulder. She jumps back in a panic. All of a sudden, there's this burning in my eyes. I can't see.

"Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I.....I didn't...m....mean to," Clarissa stutters.

"What did you do?" I ask trying to remain calm as my face burns in pain.

"Didn't.....know it was you.....I didn't know....I'm sorry," I stutter. What have you done you stupid girl, my dad's words replay in my head. "I.....I sprayed you....with pepper spray."

"Hey, it's okay Red. I'm going to use your bathroom and wash off my face, okay. Then, I'll be right back," I slowly explain my movements.

She nods and I know she must be in shock. I vigorously wash my face, trying to get it to go away. Then, I head back into her room. She's still shaking and crying in her bed. "What was all that about?" I ask gently.

"N..nothing," Clarissa lies. "I'm sorry, I hurt you."

"Please tell me, it's okay," I urge her.

"I...," Clarrisa's voice falters, "I don't know." I gently place my hand on hers and look her in the eyes, something she always avoids. Except this time, she looks at me.

"You don't have to tell me, if you don't want to," I concede.

Clarissa

"I...I want to tell you, but you'll take one look at me and think I'm disgusting and......never talk to me again," I whimper.

"I would never do that!" Jace exclaims.

"I..........guess I can try. My mom and dad got divorced, when I was 5. You see....I used to go to my dad's on the weekends, when I was younger," I stop, I cannot tell him. He'll hate me. "I....can't, I'm sorry."

"Hey, it's okay. You don't have to tell me," Jace says and asks,"Are you feeling better?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," I lie still shaking from that nightmare I already had to live through . "How is your face?"

"Oh, it's okay, a little sore, but it's gonna make a full recovery," Jace jokes.

He gets up to leave and I whisper, "Please don't leave me." Immediately, I regret it, but I don't want to be alone.

I scoot over to one side of the bed, so he can get in. He hesitates for a second. I can tell my face shows my disappointment and I know he doesn't see me like I see him. A ping of hurt, settles in the pit of my stomach. Finally, after what seems like forever, he climbs in and I lean my head on his chest. His arms wrap around me and I fall asleep.

Jace

I get up to leave and Clarissa whispers, "Please don't leave me." She wants me to stay! Pure shock is all over my face. What does this mean? Does she like me? Stop being an idiot, she just wants someone to comfort her, after a clearly awful nightmare. Clarissa looks at me with those Emerald eyes and I climb in and pull her close to me. She falls asleep on my chest and I just watch her for a while, to make sure she's not having any nightmares. Yeah, that's why. I tell myself. No other reason.

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I do not own any of the Mortal Instruments books, materials, etc. All credit belongs to Casandra Clare.

Author's Note:
This is my first fanfic. I hope you guys like it! Please leave comments and feedback. I've decided from now on, I'm going to update, when I'm done and it'll be random.

Originally posted: 12/22/17