Idris Institute

Chapter 53

I just smiled at him. We got our food. We then stopped talking after that. It was a peaceful silence. When we got it. Kaelie kept coming over to make sure we were good. But she mostly, came over to talk to Jace. I just kept my cool. I was not going to get mad about it. Or jealous.

For the time being here we haven't learned much about what is going on. But I know I have been watched. Not like I want to see what you are able to do and you knowing. I have been watched without my knowledge. They think they are clever. But I figured it out after the first day. Jace doesn't know yet. I haven't told him. I don't know if it's the Clave doing it or Valentine.

Jace and I have been practicing our special skills with each other with someone for the Clave watching. I don't get why they want to know. But there is a reason. I bet it's that they are scared and want to know what is here.

I was walking the park to Hunter's Moon to get away for a bit. I just kind of had enough of the Institution for right now. Being looking at and whispered about. I know Maia will let me hide out there if I want. She will kick out whoever gives me a problem. I walked into Hunter's Moon. I went right over to the bar.

"Hey Clary. What's up?" Maia asked me.

"Can I have a drink please?" I asked her.

"One of those days huh girl?" She asked me while she gave me a drink.

"Thanks. Yes, one of those days. I am so over this Clave thing." I told her.

"I bet. You do you know that there are some guys over there have been watching you since you got in here?" She asked me glance towards a table.

I didn't have to turn around to know what guys she is talking about. It is probably the same guys that have been following me since I got here. I took a sip of my drink. I then said,

"Yeah, I know. I just don't know why and who sent them."

"Does your little goons know?" She asked me.

"I know you many not like shadowhunters. But I promise you Alec, Izzy, and Jace are different. If you can be okay with me and Simon, you should give them a chance. No, they don't know. I don't want them to know." I told her.

"For you and Simon I will try. But no promises. Why are you not tell them? Secrets can turn, or it can be fun." She told me.

"Because I don't know who sent them. Also, they are doing to much already for me. I don't need to add more to their plates. Mostly, Jace." I told her truthfully.

"I don't like them here. I don't like how they are looking at you." She told me.

Maia left the bar area and headed over to them. I couldn't tell what she was saying. But I could tell she was getting annoyed. But the guys seemed like they were not going to leave. I know that wasn't going to end well. Just then Jordan came behind her. Like magic he made them leave. Maia walked back over to me.

"Why does he always have to do that? I had that." She told me.

"He knows that you had that. But he just wanted to help. You know you liked it. Him being there to help." I told her.

Jordan came over to us. He has been here for me and Simon since Simon's past. He still stuck around when Simon got the greatest wish he wanted. It is nice to have him around. Mostly, when he is around Maia.