Shadows | Clalec

Chapter 8

I was still trying not to feel guilty for my father's death. He died because he was trying to save me and all because of him I was still alive.

If I wasn't here my father would still be alive and together with my mother... This all happened because of me...

"Come I will show you your room." Jace said and I nodded and walked with him.

There was a long hallway with two doors.

"So these massive rooms are ours. Your room is here." Jace said and pointed at the door with my name on it.

"And the opposite of you is Alec's." Jace said and I looked at the other door. His name was written. Alec Lightwood.

I didn't wanted to see Alec's face every morning. That already meant that my day would be ruined. He was always so full of himself. He had such a big ego.

We walked inside my room and I saw two big closets and a massive two-person bed. I saw a table and a chair and my eyes noticed a book wall. Besides art, I loved reading.

"You like the book wall?" Jace asked and I nodded.

If Simon saw my room he would be so jealous. Oh my god, Simon!

"I need to get to Simon." I said in a rush and walked out of my room. Once again I walked off and Jace was following me.

"Wait, I am coming with you." He said and followed me walking out of the institute.

How could I forget Simon like that? I knew he was going to kill me. He will be so furious.

I ran outside, trying to figure out what I should say to Simon. If he got involved in this, he could be in danger too. If I brought him into danger it was the best for me to stay away from him, in order to keep him safe...

"Euhm... Who is this Simon guy?" Jace asked me when he finally stood next to me. It took him long...

"He is my best friend. Nothing more." I said and he nodded. Was he trying to be an overprotective big brother? I already saw it coming because I was getting threatened by the demon world...

"Where is my phone?" I asked him and he shrugged.

"I have no idea. It might be with Alec." He said and I sighed. There was no way I was going to Alec again. I knew we would have an argument and knowing that I can hurt someone while I am angry, I rather avoid it. I would avoid him. Just to keep him safe but did he deserve that though?

"We need to get to Simon now." I commanded and Jace just stood there and agreed with me. We walked the whole way from the institute to Simon's house. I saw Simon calling someone and I saw that he was worried sick.

"Simon!" I yelled and right away Simon looked at my direction and ran towards me. As he pulled me into a big hug, he let out a big relieved sigh.

"Clary, oh my god. Are you okay?" He asked me and I nodded. I honestly hope Simon's mother wouldn't come outside because I wouldn't be able to control myself. I will go crazy on her.

"I am more than okay." I said quickly before he could shot me with other questions.

"Where were you?" He asked me and I smiled nervously at him. I was not sure what I should tell him. I could bring him in danger but he is also my best friend and so did I promise him to not keep any secrets from him. I sighed and was debating in myself wherever I should tell him or not.

"Clary?" Simon asked and I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at him.

"You are daydreaming a lot the last few days." He said. Only if you had known what I was thinking about, Simon...

"I was with my brother." I said before I even realized what I was saying. Simon knew that I didn't knew any of my family, so this will just sound crazy. He might be thinking that I was going insane.

Simon laughed and I saw the worry on his face. He was thinking that I was going insane.

"You don't have a brother." He said and confusion was all over his face. I didn't know how to make him realize that I did have a family and that his mother knew about it too. How was I going to explain that I was a shadow hunter?

"She does." Said Jace and I saw him deactivating his invisibility rune. Simon's eyes widened and he held my arm and pulled me towards him.

"Where did he came from" Simon asked in confusion and afraid. I looked at Simon and sighed. Why was he always so afraid of everyone?

"It is okay, Simon. This is Jace. My brother, he is a shadowhunter." I said and Simon looked now even more confused than he already was.

"What?" Was the only word that came out of Simon's mouth. He was clearly shocked and I didn't blame him for it.

"So this means... You found your mother too?" He asked hesitantly and I nodded. He gave me a small smile, which I returned.

"I am happy that you found your family, Clary." He said and as soon as I heard him say that, I gave him a big hug.

I was so happy that Simon understood and accepted what was going on, no matter which circumstances there were. He was an angel.

"Clary, we should go." Jace said and I nodded. I gave Simon another big hug.

"Please do not worry about me... Go on the tour." I said and Simon shook his head. Oh no....

"I can't leave my best friend when she needs me the most." He said.

I was happy that he was staying, no matter how selfish it sounded and I did wish he had stayed because I didn't wanted to be alone. But I was also feeling guilty for ruining his dream... for being the reason that he didn't follow his dreams.

I was also scared that I was bringing him into danger. We were from completely different worlds. If the shadows found out who I really was, they would try to lure me with Simon... Or even maybe hurt him.

I closed my eyes immediately, trying to stop myself from thinking the way I was. He will be fine. I will protect him. He was everything to me.

"I will call you." I said and gave him again a hug. He nodded and I quickly left with Jace.

"You know that the shadow world is dangerous for a mundane?" Jace asked me, trying to be careful so he wouldn't hurt my feelings. I nodded, in order to answer the question he just asked me.

I knew what I was bringing Simon into but I was selfish enough to not let go of him. I was selfish and a bad best friend.

We walked back to the institute and I was still thinking about what I just did...

Was it the good decision I made?

__

Thank you so much for showing so much love, guys! I am the whole reaching the goals I set up for myself! Thank you so much <3.

Vote and comment.