Because Of You

Chapter 5

[ EDITED- if you could call this piece of shit edited ]

Clary's POV

Today was Christmas Eve! I decided to forget about 'him' and just enjoy the holidays. Right now, we are seated in a circle on the floor because Izzy wanted to play a game of truth or dare. We meaning Maia, Jordan, Magnus, Alec, Jace, Sasha, Izzy, Simon, Sandy, Dylan, Mason, and I. Dylan pulled me onto his lap, and I relaxed under his touch. Jace was seated across from me, and was looking extremely jealous.

"Alright," said Izzy. "You know the rules. If you don't do the dare you have to take off a piece of clothing. Socks, shoes, and accessories do not count. Got it?" We all nodded.

"Yes m'am" I saluted. "Okay, who's going first?" Izzy asked.

"You cuz you thought of this game," answered Jace. He looked great in those jeans and tight white shirt! Clary. I mentally scolded myself. No. You are with Dylan now, so stop thinking about Jace. He cheated on you, he doesn't deserve your love anymore.

I'm gonna change the writing style.

Izzy: Ok. Um... Riley. T or D?
Riley: Truth
Izzy: Um.... Have you and Mason done it yet?
Riley: No...
Izzy: Ok. Your go.
Riley: Jace, T or D?
Jace: Dare. I ain't no wimp!
Riley: To get into the Christmas spirit, I dare you to run naked through the mall with reindeer antlers on your head, shouting "Merry Christmas!"
Jace: Fine. *Goes and runs through mall naked with reindeer antlers* "Merry Christmas!!"
Clary: *video-taping*
Jace: Rat- face. Truth or dare?
Simon: Truth
Alec: Wimp!!
Simon: Shush
Jace: When are you going to propose to Izzy?
Simon: *flustered* Uhh... Well...
Izzy: Well, Simon?
Simon: Some time soon, babe. I promise you that.
Izzy: Okay.
Simon: Clary. Truth or dare?
Clary: Dare.
Simon: I dare you to let Izzy give you a makeover.
Clary: *Takes off sweater* Sorry Iz, but not happening. Magnus. Truth or dare?
Magnus: Biscuit, dare. You should know this by now.
Clary: Well I'm sorry. I've been gone three years. *sarcastically* Anyways. I dare you to get rid of all your glitter.
Magnus: *mortifed. Takes off shirt.* Biscuit, you're evil.
Clary: So I've been told. Also, Morgenstern blood. It runs.
Magnus: Okay, let's see.... Sasha. Truth or dare?
Sasha: *chews gum loudly* Um, like, truth. Durr.
Magnus: Okay. Well, for being rude, why are you such a slut?
Everyone: *Bursts out laughing*
Clary: *Tears in eyes* Magnus is so straightforward. He doesn't beat around the bush.
Sasha: *looks at Jace and whines* Jacey, help me. The glittery dude is so mean to me!
Jace: *still laughing* Sorry, but you can't help the truth.
Sasha: *leaves*
Jace: Well, I guess I'll go next then. Dylan. T or D?
Dylan: Dare.
Jace: I dare you to let me talk to Clary in another room.
Dylan: *looks at Clary who nods slowly.* Alright man, but if you even touch her, I will escort you to your death.
Jace: *nervous and gulps* Yes sir.

Clary and Jace go into the kitchen. "What do you want Jace?" Clary asks.

"I want to explain." said Jace. Clary sighed and said, "Fine, but you have five minutes." Jace nodded and went on. "Clary, I'm super sorry, I swear it wasn't what it looked like! Sasha is a faerie if you haven't guessed yet, and she fed me some faerie drugs that made me do whatever she wants. I broke out of the spell when you came into my room."

Clary, by now, has tears in her eyes. "I forgive you Jace, but I'm with Dylan. I still have feelings for you, but I don't want to break Dylan's heart." Jace nodded in understanding. "Okay, but if something happens, you can always come back to me." Clary nodded. They then walked back in the family room, getting glances from everyone. "Hey babe. Did he do anything to you?" Clary shook her head.