A/N: Hey, guys. I've been trying really hard to wrap up this story, but I had a had a bit of trouble with the ideas. I think I know how I want to finish it up now, so here's the last chapter. Hope it meets your expectations and satisfies your hunger for some of our favorite characters. This last chapter has so much fluff, I nearly died.
Disclaimer: All rights to Cassandra Clare, our little genius. I'm so proud of her.
Jace POV:
We were kissing for lord knows how long and I honestly felt like I couldn't breathe. This fulfilled my need for her. I let out a breath of relief as I tasted her lips like there was no tomorrow. I traced my thumb across her beautiful freckles. I was very aware of a few people staring, mostly our friends and a few people standing nearby. One being one of the judges, a few parents, some kids from other schools. I could not care less. Everything else was blurry and I was solely focused on the fiery girl in front of me.
Clary POV:
After some time, I managed to pull away. I looked up at him, a wry grin on my face. He smiled back, softly. "I love you, Red," I heard him whisper.
I swallow, slightly, hand shaking. Jace was a changed man. I could see it in his eyes, I could see it in the way he held himself, I could see it all. I could trust him now and the feeling felt great. Very freeing.
"I l-love you too," I whisper back and then watch as a smile stretches across his angelic face. I felt his warm breath on my face as he leaned down and pecked my temple. My cheeks turned pink and he laughed gently.
"Cute," he murmured, brushing my hair out of my face. My ankle is still on fire and Jace scooped me up, bringing me over to the bleachers, where he retrieved ice for my ankle. I gazed up at the bleachers to look at the faces of my friends. Alec looks indifferent to it all, Magnus looks pleased, as does Izzy, Simon looks slightly relieved, as if he's glad we're not fighting anymore. "So... what does this make us?" Jace asked shyly, when he came back with the ice in one hand. His hand was slightly red from holding the super cold ice. I took the ice from him, grateful.
"What do you want to be?" I asked, teasing him. I knew exactly what he wanted- and I wanted the same thing as well.
His cheeks flushed a light pink. Jace almost never blushed so I found great joy in making him do so. "Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked, embarrassed he was blushing.
I pulled him down and kissed his cheek. "Does that answer your question?"
"Not really." Jace just wanted to hear me say yes, I knew.
I slapped the back of his head, gently and playfully. He rubbed the slapped part with a smirk on his face.
"Yes, you idiot," I rolled my eyes.
"Idiot? I'm offended," he held his hand up to his heart and pretended to be hurt. A small smile formed on my lips.
"You're my idiot. How's that?"
"Much better," Jace smiled down at me, golden eyes warm. He looked so genuinely happy and bright. His aura was now ten times brighter. It made me glad to see him so... himself. Not the fake playboy he had been for years. He rested his palm on my shoulder and something tingled inside my chest. My heart beat ten times faster. Yes, this was how it was supposed to be.
One year later:
Clary POV:
"Ready to get your ass kicked?" I taunted, now a sophomore. I stretched out my legs. It was track tryouts but I didn't really care, nor did Jace. We were the best on the team anyways, not to be cocky or anything, but simply because this was all we did in our free time.
Everyone else on the team knew us, looked up to us.
"Oh, please," Jace rolled his eyes, stretching out as well. "If anything, you'll be the one crying for your mommy after this."
I laughed. "Oh, you're so on. Ready..."
"-I was born ready," Jace interrupted, which caused my to roll my eyes playfully.
"Ready... set... GO!" I took off, practically flying, Jace hot on my trail.
A loose giggle escaped my lips as I crossed the finish line just a millisecond before he did, as usual. A smug smirk rose on my face and I shot him a knowing look.
"Oh, that's it. You're gonna wish you were never born, Red," he growled, a teasing spark in his eyes as he began to chase me. I squealed slightly and ran into the woods, Jace following. A hearty laugh came from behind me when I slowed, reaching a creek. I was trapped. Jace smirked gleefully and victoriously as he wrapped his arms around me. "I win," he singsonged.
"No!" I cried out, laughing. He turned around, pinning me to the rough bark of a tree and kissed me. I let my eyes flutter shut as I lost myself in him.
15 Years Later:
Magnus POV:
I raised my glass to Alec's and we toasted. Gay marriage was officially legal and I'd be damned if I wasn't going to propose to him.
"Alexander..." I began," I have something to tell you."
He looked surprised. "Me too. You can go first."
My heart pounded. Slowly, I got down on one knee and flipped open a tiny black box. "Alexander Lightwood, will you marry me?" I whispered, breathily.
He didn't answer for some time and it made me so nervous, I stood up, ring in hand, looking hurt. Alec, sensing my distraught self reached for my forearm. "Wait," he begged.
I shook my head, trying to appear fine. I began to clean up my things to leave. "This was a mistake. I'm sorry." I tried to pull away, but his grip on me was firm.
Not letting go, Alec used his other hand to fish a small box out of his own pocket. A tiny dark blue box. He flipped it open, revealing a ring as well. "It's just..." Alex began," I was going to propose to you tonight too," he said with a small little smile. "Of course I'll marry you."
My breath caught and I pulled him down for a kiss. That little devil, scaring me like that. He brushed the tears off my face and kissed me back.
Alec was so awkward and adorably blushy, and I enjoyed every second of it. I'd never forget that night, and I knew Alexander wouldn't either.
Simon POV:
I watched as Izzy went around confidently, planning our wedding like it was nobody's business. A small smile appeared on my face as I watched her own this place, drawing the eye of everyone. But she was all mine.
Izzy shot me a flirty wink when she caught me staring and a deep blush rose on my cheeks. Isabelle strode confidently over to me. My lips parted slightly, embarrassed.
"Like what you see?" my fiancé asked, smirking.
I blushed harder and she kissed me, muttering something about how cute I looked when I blushed.
Jace POV:
She's beautiful. Tufts of red hair sweep over her tiny head, and I smile. I've always loved Clary's hair. That's why I always call her 'Red'. And though I adore her sparkling emerald eyes as well, I'm more excited that she got Clary's hair. I peered into her tiny, confused, curious eyes. They were golden, like mine. I knew Clary loved my eyes. Looked like our daughter got the best of us both.
When she cried, I knew it was normal, but it broke my heart. Protection soared through me as I cupped her close. I'd protect her forever. I was going to do a better job than both mine or Clary's fathers had done, I was positive.
Clary POV:
A soft wailing sound echoed in the blindingly white room as I caught my breath. Jace is there, golden eyes looking lovingly down at the bundle of joy in his arms. He held her so gently, it made my heart feel round and full.
"She's beautiful," I whispered, looking down at our newly born daughter as he gently passes her into my arms.
"Yes she is," Jace agreed, looking directly into my eyes, to let me know he was calling me beautiful.
A small smile forms for me, despite myself. "You are so ridiculous," I laughed, quietly, rocking the baby in my arms absentmindedly.
"You love it," he whispered back, with the same small smirk.
I don't hesitate. "I do," I said and kissed him for all he was worth.
A/N: Thanks so much, guys! I really hoped you liked this final chapter, concluding the Run Like The Wind story. I love you all so much! Thanks for all the constructive criticism and support, I've really really appreciated it. You guys are the best! Thank you so much for sticking around and reading through this whole story, even when I had trouble following through with updating the chapters and producing quality content. It's nice to know I'm not the only one squealing over some of our favorite characters. I love you guys :3