Come with Me (Clace Fic)

It's been one week since I'd gotten that letter on the plane. I rushed to find the flight attendant that gave it to me but she was nowhere to be found so I just threw it away. I don't need that in my life right now.

I'd been staying at my friend Alec's apartment. Not Izzy's brother. That Alec is with Madi right now taking care of their kids, Lizzie and Matt.

Anyways, he likes to go with me to all the art showings I have to go to. He lives in Rome now with his girlfriend Caroline, surprising that they hadn't broken up yet. Alec tends to break it off within two weeks or so but I guess he's holding on to her because that's his plus one for my wedding.

"Oh my god, Clary. Try these!" Alec shoved a box of chocolates in my arms. "Alec you know I don't like chocolate anymore," he rolled his eyes. "But Clarbear! That was so high school ago!" I sighed Alec is good at being a whiny little bitch. I popped one in my mouth and it instantly melted, leaving a weird sensation as I swallow it down.

"What is this stuff?" I take another, getting addicted by the sensation.

"Oh no no no no no no!" Alec took the box of chocolates. "What?" But before he could answer, I felt myself crashing to the carpet floor.

I woke up, finding myself in my room. I tried to get up but I was numb all over. What is going on? "Alec!" I screamed "What the hell?"

I was so mad right now. Ugh note to self never trust chocolates.

"Oh good you're awake!" Alec rushed over to me, feeling my forehead. "Alec what just happened?"

"I forgot to warn you that if you eat more than one before it leaves your system you'll knock out and go numb."

"Why the hell?" I try to ask but he cut me off. "It's to help my horrid chocolate addiction baby cakes. I asked this nice man living across from me to put a spell on it," if I could moved I'd roll my eyes at him. "I know what you're thinking-"

"Is it 'Alec's a dumbass'?" I muttered.

"Shut up! He's a nice witch doctor! If you weren't marrying Simon, I'd hook you up with him."

"Does he have a sexy name at least?"

"I guess if you find the name Magnus Bane to be panty dropping,"

My jaw dropped as I felt my blood circulating through me. "Bane as in dark knight rises Bane?"

"Yes Clarissa fray almost Lewis. Magnus would be related to a fictional character in a movie," I laughed, slowly getting up from the comfy bed. I checked the time. Hmm 4:39 pm. I wonder if Simon's awake. "Where's the phone?" I asked, looking around. "Here," he handed me his cell phone. "It's cheaper and easier for your long distant talks. Don't tell Caroline though. She'll be mad." Alec got up and kissed me on the forehead. "Later Fray,"

I dialed our home number hoping he'll pick up. He picked up on the third ring. "Hey babe now is not a good time," he was breathing heavily into the phone. Exercising maybe? Dying? "I just wanted to see how you were doing." I heard a giggle in the background. "Who was that?" I asked suspiciously. "TV. I'm doing fine. Izzy needs us to figure out what we want for flowers." Weird, we already chose flowers two months ago. White roses. "Simon, are you okay?" I was worried now. What could be happening there right now? "Simon?" But the connection broke.

"Baby cakes, you're worrying too much. Simon wouldn't cheat on you," Alec tried to comfort me.

I ran to his room, looking for comfort after that call with Simon. I found Alec on his laptop writing to his mom. Once he saw my pale face, he dropped everything and went to my aid. "I heard a girl in the background." I sobbed. I never imagined this happening to me. It's Simon! He doesn't cheat! …I think?

"It seriously could have been anyone. Don't fret my pet," he smiled, getting off his bed. "Come on, Fray. Let's go exploring!"

I wasn't really in the mood to "go exploring" right now but Alec had insisted. He asked if we could invite the witch doctor, but I said no. I didn't want anyone seeing me depressed, especially a witch doctor. He looked disappointed, which got me thinking a bit...

But he'd tell me if he was gay right? And he's had sex with a bunch of girls in high school and college. Most of them were one night stands but still. I mentally shook my head. Enough of that.

We first went to the Colosseum. It was a lot bigger than I expected. I can't even imagine what it must've been like to be back in those days battling it out, blood everywhere. It was fascinating. Alec and I even carved our initials in the rock. Next we went to Trevi Fountain where Alec and I made a wish.

I swear to God Himself that I did not wish for this. I find myself staring at a tall golden haired boy staring back at me.

"Oh good you found us!" Alec smiled, hugging the boy. "Clary, I'd like you to meet Jonathan Wayland. I met him here a few days ago. Did you know he went to the same school as us ? Small world." He chuckled to himself. I'm still shocked at the fact that Jace was standing in front of me.

"It's just Jace," he corrected.

Might as well pretend I don't know him. I paint on a fake smile on my lips.

"Were you a grade higher than us?" Jace looked a bit disappointed with what I was saying but he got the hint. "Actually I was in your grade. I would've been a grade higher but I failed kindergarten so yeah. I was actually on the basketball team with Alexander Lightwood."

"Oh, right. I think I remember you now."

"Cool," There was an awkward silence. Alec noticed and put a stop to it. "So who wants to get some dinner?"