Because Of You

Chapter 1

*DISCLAIMER* ALL LOVELY CHARACTERS BELONG TO THE ONE AND ONLY CASSANDRA CLARE, EXCEPT FOR THE RAVENWOOD FAMILY.

[ EDITED ]

Clary's POV

All was well. I was on a vacation with my parents, Jocelyn Fairchild and Luke Garroway, in Miami, Florida. The sights were amazing, but my pale skin was now sunburned. I knew I shouldn't have stayed in the sun.

Today was the day I was returning to the New York Institute. I was nervous, because I had been gone a month. I wonder if things have changed since I left. Yes, I'm aware it's only been a month, but that's enough time for things to change. I was also excited, because I get to see Izzy, Simon, Alec, Magnus, and most importantly, Jace again. I just wanted to be wrapped up into those strong, muscular arms of his and never leave. I was broken out of my thoughts when my mom called me.

"Clary! We're leaving! Let's go!" I sighed and went to pick up my bags. I stumbled down the stairs and got into the van. Luke drove us to the Miami airport and we took a plane back to Brooklyn from there. After the long flight, I went out to see Izzy and Simon standing there, waiting for me. Weird.. where's Jace? I shrugged it off, thinking he went demon hunting with Alec.

"IZZY!" I squealed, running over to her. I tackled her in a hug, and quickly did the same to Simon. "I missed y'all soo much!" I said. Izzy jumped up and squealed, "Not as much as I missed you!" So me and Izzy continued squealing about things, while everyone else just got ready to go.

*TIME LAPSE*

We arrived outside of the institute, that looked like a broken down church to mundanes. It was a glamour, and when peeled off, revealed an astounding cathedral with towering peaks. The others went in first because I wanted to take everything in. Ahh New York. Home sweet home. When I was done, I went inside to see a nervous Isabelle. "Uhh.. H-hey Clary. The institute is getting too crowded. Let's go shopping!" I raised an eyebrow (I finally learned!). Usually, whenever Izzy wants to go shopping, she's jumping up and down.

Now, she's just looking at me with a nervous look. Something's up. I took my bags and went up the elevator. "Clary! Don't go up there!" she screamed. Now, I was really confused. Why didn't she want me to go up here?

I soon found my answer when I walked towards my room. Passing Jace's room, I heard moaning and grunting sounds. I stared, horrified. Nonetheless, I quietly opened the door to Jace's room. What I saw left me heartbroken.

There was Jace, in bed, apparently having sex with a beautiful brunette. Tears flooded my vision and a lump formed in my throat. "J-Jace?" I managed to croak out. His head shot up. He looked at me with fear and regret in his gold eyes. "Clary! I swear it's not what it seems!" he said. I had enough of his lies. Anger filled me now, and I let it all out. " OH REALLY JACE? YOU'RE JUST GOING TO SAY THAT TO MY FUCKING FACE WHEN I OBVIOUSLY SAW YOU HAVING SEX WITH THIS SLUT?" The girl was shocked, and so was Jace. They were speechless, so I continued.

"WELL THEN FUCK YOU JACE! I HOPE YOU ROT IN FUCKING HELL. I'M LEAVING AND DONT YOU DARE TRY AND FIND ME. I'M LEAVING AND I'M NEVER COMING BACK!" My voice softened to a whisper. "Just know that, you're the one that lost me, and you'll be the one regretting this."

With that, I slapped him across the face and sent the girl a glare that could bury her six feet under. I ran out the door, tears freely running down my face. Luckily I still had my bags, and I rummaged in them for my stele. When I found it, I ran to the library and created a portal. The ground shook, and in minutes, everyone had gathered in the library. They stared at me and I glanced over at Izzy. She looked at me sympathetically.

"Clar-" Jace didn't finish his sentence because I turned around and stepped into the portal.

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I didn't care where I went, just as it was far away from Jace. I landed outside of a building in a sunny area. I walked up and knocked on the door, assuming it was an institute for shawdowhunters. I was right, because a girl my age opened the door. She had midnight black hair, and brown eyes. She looked like Izzy.

"Who are you?" she asked.

"I'm Clarissa Fairchild but you can call me Clary. I need somewhere to stay. I just found my boyfriend cheating on me." I answered.

She nodded and let me in. It looked somewhat like the New York Institute, but this one appeared brighter somehow. "Oh, I'm Riley Ravenwood by the way, and you're in the Jacksonville Institute." she said.

I nodded. "I'll show you your room, and then we can meet everyone in the library." She showed me a room that had a queen-sized bed and cherry colored furniture. "If you don't like it, feel free to add something." she added.

I nodded again. I left my bags down and followed her to the library. There, I saw two adults who looked like her parents, and a boy who was undoubtly her brother. There was two other dudes in the room, both looked nothing like the Ravenwoods. So I assumed they were friends of Riley's brother.

"Hello, I'm Diana Ravenwood and this is my husband, Carter Ravenwood." said a woman who looked like Riley, black hair, brown eyes, everything. "Hello Mrs. And Mr. Ravenwood."

They greeted me with a warm smile. "Please call us Diana and Carter. Mrs and Mr Ravenwood makes us sound old." I nodded and turned to Riley's brother. "I'm Ryder Ravenwood, and no, me and Riley are not twins." I chuckled because I was going to ask that.

The two other dudes coughed. "We're still here," said the one with brown hair and blue eyes. "Oh yeah," said Riley. "This is Mason, my boyfriend," she pointed to the one that spoken.

"And that is Dylan." I looked to where she pointed and saw a blonde with sea green eyes. He was muscular and had a slight tan. His eyes twinkled in the sunlight. I marveled at the unique shade of color in his eyes until-

"AHEM" Riley coughed. "Now if you don't mind, I'll be showing Clary around. " And with that, hope filled me. This is going to be my new life.

Jace's POV

After Clary disappeared into that portal, everyone gave me death glares. If looks could kill I'd be dead a million times.

Izzy talked first. "HOW COULD YOU JACE? SHE WAS THE ONLY GIRL WE ALL LOVED AND COULD ACTUALLY STAND! SHE WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND WE WERE GONNA BE PARABATAI. I FUCKING HATE YOU JACE HERONDALE." Then she came up and slapped me in the face. Hard. The pain doubled when she had slapped the the exact same spot Clary had slapped.

Alec and Magnus were next. Magnus just shook his head disapprovingly and Alec punched me in the jaw. Frankly, I wasn't surprised. He and Clary were practically brother and sister. I knew that my jaw would have a bruise tomorrow. Jocelyn had a fit and Luke just shook his head. They exited the room along with Maryse, who shook her head as well.

Lastly, was Simon. He slammed me against the wall and I didn't fight back. Mostly because I deserved this. "YOU FUCKING IDIOT. HOW COULD YOU CHEAT ON SWEET INNOCENT CLARY WITH THIS FUCKING SLUT!?" He punched me several times before being pulled off by a crying Izzy. "Go Jace," she said in a cold voice, still sobbing. "Go. Let us grieve over something you did."

I went up to my room and slid down the door.

What have I done?

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