Jace

I walk upto Clary and she turns to walk away from me. I run after her and grab her arm. "Please, I need to say something," I plea.

"Jace, my day has already been crappy. Can you just try not to make me feel like shit today? I promise I'll be up for it tomorrow. You can do whatever you please tomorrow, just give me today," Clary quietly replies.

"Clary, I need to say this," I say.

"Fine Jace, get it out right now and leave me alone the rest of the day," Clary sighs.

"Clary, I...I'm really sorry about how I've been acting. It...it's not you, please know that. I...I'm like this to everyone I don't know. There are....I have to protect Izzy, Alec, and I. M...my past could really hurt us," I explain.

"What about Kaelie huh? Doesn't being with her mess up your little plan?" Clary asks. Shit! Shit! Shit! This isn't going well!

"Kaelie is.....different," I lie. Well it's not a complete lie. She's different, just not in any way I like.

"Oh," Clary whimpers. (Author's Note: The song above!) I can see the hurt on her face. She looks away from me. Ugh! This isn't working!

"Clary, I'm messing this up. I came over here to apologize. It's just....it's complicated," I try.

"It's okay Jace. I get it, you have to take Kaelie's side, but you feel bad for doing it. I get it, being loyal to the person you're dating," Clary says.

"No, you don't get it!" I exclaim. "I'm in no way dating Kaelie. I just said that yesterday to throw you off, and now I feel like shit for it. All I can say is I'm trying to protect my family. I'm really sorry you're caught up in this." I turn and walk to Chemistry. Clary trails a few feet behind me in silence.

I get to Chemistry early and sit next to Izzy. Clary sits on the other side of her, but she won't look at me. Kaelie walks in and sits next to me. "Hey Jacey, do you want to go out with me tomorrow?" Kaelie asks. Is she serious? How many times can I politely tell her no before she gets it?

"Sorry, I have plans," I reply.

"Really, well can't you change them for me?" Kaelie asks. She really can't take a hint!

"Kaelie, I'm sorry but I'm not into you," I respond.

"I'll figure out why you don't want me! I'll look into your past if I have to! And when I find out, I swear the entire school will know," Kaelie shouts.

Clary

I look at Jace and he's gone white. His eyes are wide, his mouth is tightly shut, his hands are in balls under the table and it looks like he's holding back tears. I have to do something! I don't know why, but something about the way Jace looks sitting there, it gets to me. Earlier, he said his past could hurt Izzy, Alec, and him. I have to do something! "Kaelie!" I shout. God, what am I doing? Oh yeah, I'm making the girl who already hates me hate me more to save someone else, who may or may not hate me for the simple reason that he doesn't know me! Now that I've got that settled. "Leave Jace alone! Why don't you come over here and talk with me! Remember me! Well news flash! I purposely wore the same dress as you to that 8th grade dance!" I lie. I hope she believes me or otherwise this probably won't work!

"You little slut!" Kaelie yells. (Author's Note: This is not intended to offend anyone. Please don't take this offensively) I think that worked a little TOO well! At least Jace is probably back to his golden self. She runs after me. Crap! Crap! Crap!

********Ring*******Ring********

The bell rings and I think I'm safe. But...Mr. Blake hasn't shown up yet! Crap! Kaelie starts hitting me.
I try to shield myself, but my pathetic body is no match for her. I start crying and crouch in the corner, but I don't say a word. Mr. Blake has to get here soon! I'll be okay! Just hold on, Clary! Finally, Mr. Blake walks into the room. "Kaelie!" Mr. Blake shouts. "Kaelie get off of Clary this instant." Kaelie gets off of me, but I stay cowering in the corner. "Can someone please take Clary to the nurse?"

"I've got her," a male voice says. I can feel them get closer and I hide my face. The male bends down and grabs my hands. I chance a glance at him and I see its Jace. Why is he helping me?

"W...why are you helping me?" I ask, and it hurts to move my lip.

"Shhh, it's okay. Don't talk, Kaelie hit your face pretty good. I think she split your lips.," Jace whispers, and gently puts his finger to my lips. He helps me stand, and we walk to the nurse.

"I don't want you to respond because of your lip, but there's something I need to say," Jace begins. I nod for him to continue. "Thank you for saving us. Kaelie hopefully will forget about me for a while. I...I'm sorry I didn't help you, I...I was just so shocked. I'm also sorry for being such an ass to you. I didn't deserve your sacrifice, but I really appreciate it. It's just....my past it's....colorful. I really do hope you're okay. She got a few good punches in before Mr. Blake stopped her. I...I know it's probably too late, but I'm hoping....maybe we could be friends. I know I don't deserve your friendship. I...I haven't had a friend in a long time because of...my colorful past, but I'd really like to. What do you say?" Jace nervously asks.

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Yes or No?

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

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

Originally posted: 2/19/18