The Bet (under revision)

Pretending

JPOV

"Shit!" I cursed under my breath dropping my gaze to the ground trying and trying to figure out how to fix this. This was all just so fucked up already. She just needed to let me explain. I have to make her understand. My mind reeled with the possibilities of what Sebastian and Red could be doing now. He was an opportunist always swooping in when I fucked up. Right about now he must be filling her head with so much bullshit about me.

I shouldn't have let her go. I should've made her listen but by the angel she was so damn stubborn. Now she's gone with Sebastian and I'm here alone.

Everything was going so perfect. I was so close to kissing her. So bloody close. Of course Aline had to come in and do what she does best, make everything go to hell. Yeah we had a thing, but it was a long time ago. And from the start I told her it didn't mean anything, no feelings just fun. That's how it's always been for me when it came to girls. No feelings just fun.

I cursed myself for caring about Clary leaving. I don't care. I can't care. I can't believe that for a second I actually started to care for, maybe even like Red. "Fuck that," I muttered under my breath as I headed back into the school building. I was done playing nice this was all about the chase, and winning and that's exactly what I plan on doing.

I walked down the hallway hearing people call out my name trying to get my attention, girls waving and smiling, and not getting so much as a wave from me. I wasn't in the mood to act like 'Mr Popular' right now.

Finally at the end of the hallway I spotted what I was looking for. My ticket to Clary, oh this was going to be fun. He was leaning against the locker next to Isabelle's, his eyes on her dreamily. I rolled my eyes, oh by the Angel.

Once I stood in front of him he noticed me, his black eyes meeting my gold ones. "Hey man," I said smirking thinking of the possibilities this little friendship could get me. Little Red can't get rid of me that easily.

CPOV

The car was silent as Sebastian and I drove. My mind was spinning from all this drama in one day. Worst first day in history I think. I bit my lip looking over at Sebastian his eyes looking ahead at the road. No emotion on his face whatsoever.

I cleared my throat, the noise sounding extremely loud, in the small silent space. "Sebastian are you angry with me?" I asked quietly.

He looked over at me confused and then focused back on the road, "Of course not Clary, never. But I am angry at Jace, whether you tell me or not, I know he did something to you. And it bothers me but I can't do anything about it except be here for you when he hurts you like now."

His words left me shocked, he actually cared? And he planned on being here for me? I smiled feeling my eyes get watery. Sebastian turned to me panicked, "Are you crying?" he groaned. "What did i do wrong now? I'm so sorry."

"No, no you didn't say anything wrong, I'm just being a little wuss right now," I laughed at myself a smile forming on his lips. "That was just so sweet and I don't know I didn't expect you to care about me like that." I say a big smile forming on my face.

He gave a husky laugh his eyes shining, "Well I do trust me on that. Maybe a little too much, but I don't mind liking you so much. You're pretty amazing." He lifted his gaze from the road to look me in the eye, his smile taking my breath away. My stomach in knots over his words, my heart beating a mile per minute. He though i was amazing. And he liked me, too much. Oh he was so sweet.

"Well I like you too Sebastian," My voice sounding small. He gave me a smile and soon pulled into my drive way. He turned the ignition off and turned to face me.

I unbuckled my seat belt grabbing all my stuff, "Well Sebastian thank you for everything. I really had fun talking to you, highlight of my day actually." I said giving him a playful smile, "I'll see you Monday." I gave him one last smile and turned to open the door my hand on the handle when Sebastian's hand came over my shoulder holding me in place, "Wait Clary."

I turned to him our faces just inches apart my breath quickened as I pulled back slowly he sighed and continued, "I just wanted to tell you if you wanted to come over to my house later I'm having a party, you know to kick off the year. But it's okay if you're busy I just wanted to ask," he says with a small, shy smile.

I hesitated, not knowing if I really want to run into Aline or Jace at the party. But I really want to hang out with Sebastian more. I sighed and gave in with a smile, "Yeah, I'd love to go Sebastian."

His smile pretty much glowed, "Great! Let me just get your number and I'll text you my address."

I quickly gave him my number as he typed into his phone he sent me a text and soon I felt my phone vibrate. "Great." I smiled, "I've got your number now. Thanks for everything Sebastian. I'll see you later." He surprised me and quickly leaned over to give me a brief, but tight hug.

"Later, Clary." He called after me as I climbed out of his car. I climbed the last steps up to the door and turned on the threshold giving Sebastian a final wave as he drove off. I smiled to myself as I opened the door, walking in to the living room. I sighed dropping everything on the floor and walking to the couch kicking off my shoes plopping down switching the t.v on.

Well today was eventful.

SBOV

I drove off a wicked grin on my face. Oh Clary was so gullible. She ate into my act so easily. Oh god like I'd ever have feelings for her. But my little act was working perfectly. Soon she'd be mine and I'd finally have something Jace wants.

I'd be better than him.

But oh Clary was going to pay too. I wasn't easily going to forgive that bitch for taking Jace's side earlier. My grip tightened on the steering wheel, my eyes clouding over with rage. I had to make her pay. I'd make both of them pay. I'd ruin Jace and break Clary's heart in the process. Oh this was going to be a fun year.