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Chapter 14

I rolled over again, my legs getting tangled in the sheets. Sleep seemed impossible when my head was thinking about everything that had happened. Jonathan was in jail, Jace and I were back together, my mom was still in a coma, and I had a new home at the Lightwood's mansion. There were so many good things and so many bad things in my life right now. The only thing that made me forget about everything was Jace.

Jace. Just his name filled me up with warmth. Ever since that night in the garden I have felt invincible, knowing he was at my side. When we returned to school he held my hand through the halls and dared anyone to say anything. Word of what had happened with Sebastian spread quickly, but no one wanted to cross Jace.

That was a month ago. After my meeting with Jonathan, I went home and continued on without giving it a second thought. What should it matter anyway? He was in prison now. He couldn't touch me.

I rolled over again and heard a soft knock at my door. I froze and waited for whoever it was to come in. Soft light poured into my bedroom and I heard a light tread make its way to my bed. I relaxed as I felt a familiar hand caress my face. I opened my eyes into gold ones.

"Did I wake you?" He whispered; his voice hoarse and gravelly.

"No," I whispered back," I couldn't sleep." His smirk appeared and he untangled the sheets from my body in a swift motion. I was suddenly glad I had slept in pajama pants instead of the shorts Izzy usually gives me.

"Can I join you?" he questioned. I patted the bed beside me in response. He gracefully got into the bed, pulling the blankets over us and pulling me into his arms. I marveled yet again at how perfectly we fit together.

We didn't talk, but fell into a comfortable silence. I could feel him press his lips into my hair and before I drifted off into a peaceful sleep I heard him murmur, "I love you Clary."

I love you too Jace.

Jace's POV

I woke up in Clary's room with the little redhead wrapped up in my arms. I would be perfectly content with staying like this forever, but I knew I had to do something today. The way I felt about Clary, gosh, I knew I was whipped. I decided to show her how much I loved her.

I was still surprised that I, Jace Wayland, was in a relationship that wasn't based off of sex. Even though it was disorienting, it was very, very pleasant. I would rather spend a day talking with Clary than a minute kissing. But I still really liked it when we kissed.

I slowly unwrapped my arms from around Clary, trying not to wake her. She turned around and muttered my name but it didn't seem like she was awake. Nice to know she was dreaming about me. I crept out of the room and into mine. Pulling on a pair of jeans and a black shirt I thought of what I was going to do.

What if I scared her off? What if she thought I was moving things too quickly? When I told Alec of what I wanted to do his only reply was that if she loved me half as much as I loved her, she would be perfectly fine with this.

I grabbed the piece of paper Izzy gave me off my dresser. When I asked her for Clary's ring size she started to cry and jump around like a little girl. I kept telling her it was just a promise ring but she wouldn't calm down. I eventually just left the room in exasperation.

It was just a promise ring, right? I questioned myself as I got into my car. Sure, I wanted to marry Clary. I realized that when we fell asleep in the garden. I knew I wasn't ready to propose yet and either way we were WAY too young to get married. This was just a promise, I convinced myself. A promise that one day I will marry her, and that my love for her will never end.

Man, I'm acting like such a girl.

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I pulled up to the jewelry store and wiped my sweaty palms on my jeans. The ring had to be perfect. I didn't know what I was looking but I had a good feeling that the perfect ring would be here.

When I opened the door a little bell went off and a woman in her forties walked up to me.

"Hello sir, how may I help you?" she asked, a faint accent showing.

"I'm looking for," I started to reply while I looked inside a jewelry case, "That." I finished pointing to a ring sitting in an antique box. It was the ring. I knew it. Clary would love it.

Clary's POV

When I had woken up this morning Jace was gone. I assumed he had gone running like he usually does, but when I walked downstairs I saw his car was gone. The driveway was empty. No one was home.

I shrugged it off and went to eat breakfast. I saw a note on the refrigerator.

Clary, it read,

We all went to get lunch at Takis. Please meet us there at 11 in that dress I bought you last weekend. The green one.

Love, Izzy

Huh. That was strange. I looked at the clock by the stove. It was already 10. Might as well wait and eat there. I ran back upstairs and got ready, wondering why I would have to wear my new dress.

11 o'clock the same day....

I ran up to the takis entrance glancing at my watch. Perfect timing. I looked myself over in the window. My dress was the color of my eyes. It was pulled in at my waist and billowed out to my knees. It made me look like I actually had curves. My hair was down in soft curls and I had even put on some green sparkly eyeliner to go with the dress. Before I could open the door someone ran up beside me and opened it for me.

"Madam, your table awaits." Jace purred into my ear. I turned around and my mouth fell open. Jace was in dress pants with a white button up shirt and a black tie. He looked stunning. I looked around for something to say but he just chuckled and grabbed my hand. I started to go into the restaurant but he pulled back, saying that the table wasn't there.

I looked at him with a confused look. He gestured across the street to the park. There I saw a table for two set up with a red rose in a vase.

"What is this Jace?" He didn't answer, but pulled me across the street and pulled out my chair. I sat down, unable to think of anything to say.

He took the other seat and looked into my eyes.

"Clary, I really like you, more than I've liked anyone else. I wanted to show you just how much I like you." His eyes were sincere and full of love. I found myself replying even though I was speechless.

"I like you too, though I might use a stronger word than like." He leaned in and I found that I had leaned in while I was speaking. Our faces were so close we were breathing the same air.

"I love you," he breathed out before pressing his lips to mine. This kiss was different than all the other kisses we had shared. It was short but full of passion and love. All too soon he leaned back and waved to someone I hadn't noticed. A waiter, though I imagine it was someone Jace just paid to act like our waiter, appeared with two dishes and two glasses balanced on a plate.

I didn't pay attention to the meal but I knew it was good. I was paying attention to Jace. He wasn't speaking and he seemed almost nervous. I reached across the table and took his hand in mine. He looked up in surprise.

"Jace, what's wrong?" His eyes sparkled and he thought for a moment.

"Nothing is wrong Clary. Actually, everything is perfect. I wanted to give you something." I scrunched up my eyebrows in confusion. Wasn't this romantic date already enough? He stood up and walked over to my side of the table, taking my hands and pulling me up.

"Clary, I love you and I will always love you. I want to give you my promise. I will wait for you for a thousand years and I only hope that will be enough. I want you to have this, as a reminder for my promise that we will always be together." With that he pulled out a small box, and he must've seen the horrified look on my face.

"No! No it isn't a marriage proposal Clary. This is a promise ring. To show that I love you now and I will love you every day for the rest of my life." He lifted my head up so that my eyes locked onto his. "Will you accept my promise Clary?"

I couldn't do anything but nod, tears spilling onto my cheeks. He wiped my tears and kissed me softly, slipping the ring onto my finger, where it would stay forever.

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