Chapter 12: THE END. :(

Jace POV

Clary and I had been officially dating for a few weeks. The Florida school that we now went to was having an end of the year dance tonight, and Clary and I were going together. Or so she thought. I may have other plans.

Tonight was the night I tell her that I love her. But, it might be kind of obvious already.

I was currently getting out of my car, walking up to Clary's front door. I knocked three times on the wood, and waited patiently. The door opened moments later to reveal my beautiful girlfriend.

Clary had straightened her hair so it was now hanging down to her stomach. She wore a floral skirt that stopped just under her thigh, and I white tank top. She was stunning as usual.

"Hey," she said softly as she closed the door to her house.

I gave her a quick peck on the lips. "You look gorgeous," I told her.

She blushed. "Thanks."

I took her hand, and led her to the car. I opened the passenger door for her, then jogged around to the drivers side.

Once I started up the car, I drove the way to our school. But, when I passed the building, Clary gave me a confused look.

"Jace. What are you doing?" she asked me.

"We are going on a date. That isn't in a school gym," I told her.

Still giving me a confused look, she said nothing more. I smiled at the adorable look on her face.

(•.•)(•.•)(•.•)

We arrived at the beach minutes later. I had set up a picnic right near the ocean for us.

When I opened the door for Clary, she smiled. I took her hand in mine as we slipped off our shoes near the car. We walked to where I had set up our date.

Clary gasped in delight. "Jace. This is perfect," she told me.

"I'm glad you like it. Now, shall we?"

She laughed softly as she took my arm, and walked toward the ocean. The sun had just begun to set, setting the perfect mood for the evening.

(•.•)(•.•)(•.•)

"This has been amazing, Jace," she told me before I plopped a grape into her mouth.

I leaned over to where I had set up a portable stereo. I plugged in my iPhone to the dock, and it began playing 1,2,3,4 by the Plain White T's.

Clary looked up at me. Her hair billowed around her face, making her seem more angelic than she already is. She smiled at me.

I stood up, and offered her my hand. "Miss Fray. May I ask you to dance?"

"I would love to," she replied, taking my hand. I helped her up, but she tripped. Clary landed awkwardly on my chest, and I caught her. She laughed, but put her arms around my neck. I placed my own arms around her waist.

Clary's head rested on my chest, and I slowly and gently stroked her back as we swayed to the music.

There's only one thing

To say

Three words

For you...

"I love you," I whispered very quietly, hoping Clary didn't hear me. It just kind of came out. That wasn't how I wanted to tell her.

She looked up at me, and I was at a loss for words. I started to try to break away from her, but failed and ended up tripping. Clary fell with me, and was now on top of me.

She was laughing, but there was a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Say it again," she whispered.

"I-"

I never had time to answer her because she pressed her lips to mine. I smiled against her lips as they started to part. Our lips moved in sync with each other as we stayed there, lying on the beach.

I don't know how long we had stayed that way, kissing. I honestly didn't care: as long as I was holding Clary. Soon, she pulled away, still on top of me.

"I love you, too," she told me.

I smiled, and kissed her again. It was a slow, lingering kiss full of passion.

"I love you," I murmured against her lips.

(•.•)(•.•)(•.•)

Since her parents weren't home, and she didn't have a curfew, I took Clary for a walk along the beach. I really felt bad for her and Jon. They rarely ever saw them, and when they did, it was because they had to move.

As for me, I had been living with my adoptive brother, Alec, and his boyfriend, Magnus. They had an apartment downtown which actually had an extra bedroom that they didn't care if I used.

"Clary," I began. "You sure you don't want to go home yet?"

Clary looked up at me under her eyelashes. "Yes."

I laughed, and wrapped my arm around her waist. She did the same. "I don't want you to go anyway. I just want you with me."

"Aww. That was really cute. Too bad I can't be cute," she said.

I stopped in my tracks to face her. I pulled her toward me. "Are you kidding? You're adorable," I whispered.

She hit my arm playfully after I kissed her nose. Then, we started to move again, hand in hand.

The waves crashed against our feet, the water wiping away any indentation of our footprints.

Suddenly, I stopped. Clary turned to give me a confused expression, and stopped as well. I reached around in my pocket until I fished out a velvet box.

Clary gasped, but retained a smile. I smiled at her, and opened the box, revealing a silver necklace. There was a heart with a J and C engraved into it dangling off of the chain.

"Jace. . . I don't know what to say," Clary said. "Well, other than thank you."

"Just wear it," I said softly.

She nodded, asking me if I could put it on for her. I took the necklace out of the case, and carefully hooked it around her neck. My fingers brushed over Clary's skin, making her shiver.

I smirked to myself, and lightly placed a kiss on the crook of her neck. I planted three more, moving up her neck as I did. I finally reached her jaw, and she turned to face me. Her green eyes were sparkling.

"I love you."

A/N: Go on. Kill me.

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-THG