The Shadowhunters

Differences and Weaknesses

"No, he didn't!" Tessa laughed.

Sophie nodded. "That's right. Trevor from Creative Writing. That Trevor. The supposed 'cool, calm and collected' guy. He had a panic attack after the Shadowhunters dangled a

plastic spider in front of his face during History," Sophie grinned.

Tessa took a swig of her water bottle. She took a bite of a sandwich – just regular stuff. Ham and cheese. It may be simple, but it was good. Tessa had no idea what her mom

added, but it definitely tasted better than the ones you would find in a restaurant.

The taste of home.

And then it got ripped out of her hands.

"What the…?" Tessa said, eying her empty hands and then the boy who stood, towering over her, holding the sandwich in his hand.

William Herondale took a large bite out of the sandwich. "Yum. It actually tastes good, Tess," Will applauded. "Surprisingly."

The cafeteria and all the people in it became silent. Everybody was staring at Will. Obsessive much?

"Who made it?" Will asked, taking another bite.

"You realize everyone's staring right?" Tessa whispered furiously.

"Relish in it, Tess. The attention," Will said, shooting her a cat­ate­the­canary grin.

"My mom made that. Secret ingredient," Tessa said. "And I would like it back," Tessa said, extending a hand. Will raised an eyebrow and took another bite. "It's my lunch, Will,"

Tessa insisted.

"Alright," Will relented, though he kept eating Tessa's sandwich. "You. Me. Meet me at the front entrance of school. Saturday at four. Do not be late."

And he left with Tessa's sandwich. Tessa stared dumbly at the leaving Will. What just happened?

Chatters erupted then. Why her? I mean, I'm prettier. Stupid, idiotic, ah!

Three girls marched up to her then, slamming their manicured hands on the table. Jessamine Lovelace and her two lackeys. "I don't know what you're pulling but you better stop it,"

she said lowly.

"What did I even say?" Tessa asked, throwing her hands in the air in exasperation. She turned to Sophie. "What did I even do?"

"What did you do? You seduced Will!" she shouted loudly. Once again, silence flooded the room.

And Tessa's imagination began to whirl.

…

"How in the Angel's name did she even seduce him! She hates him!" Sophie yelled, standing up. Jessamine was pretty – but she was short. And Tessa and Sophie towered over

Jessamine. Rage sparked in their features and Jessamine shook slightly, though she stayed strong. Tessa would admit. Jessamine was a good leader and good leaders attracted

followers.

More people stood up and stood behind Jessamine. Then simultaneously, they began yelling at Tessa. "What did you do? Are you a witch? You idiot prostitute!" That last one really

got to Tessa because the girl that shouted that one was barely wearing any clothes.

Tessa began laughing then. She fell back into her chair, doubling over from laughs, slapping her knees. Immediately she stopped, glaring at those who challenged her. Enough with