As I slowly browsed through the poorly stocked book section at Target, I ran into my friend Simon. We started talking until I felt somebody bump into me. "Holy shit that's cold!" I exclaimed.

"God I'm so sorry," the stranger said. I looked down and saw that I was covered in blue slushee from shoulder to hip. He started handing me napkins and trying to help, but I heard Simon snickering quietly to himself.

I turned around, "It's not funny you know."

"Oh yeah right, not funny," he said, trying to restrain his laughs.

"Listen, I really am sorry," the stranger said.

"You know what….," but I bit back my rude comment because I actually looked up at this stranger. He had chocolate brown eyes and lush, brown hair that made me want to run my fingers through. His body wasn't that bad either. Tall and not very muscular but nice and lean, a swimmer maybe.

"It's fine, don't worry about it," I said, cleaning the rest of the slushee off me, but the floor was another matter. I looked down at it pointedly. Simon suggested we move to the next aisle and I agreed, but the hot stranger still followed us.

"Again, I'm really sorry," he said.

"And again, don't worry about it. So…you got a name?" I asked nonchalantly.

"Yeah, I'm Jonah," he said.

I shook his hand and said, "Clary." Our eyes locked and neither of us let go until someone cleared their throat.

"Oh and this is Simon," I said breaking contact.

"Hey," they greeted each other. We were just standing there and it was a kind of awkward silence so someone had to break it.

"So do you go to school around here?" I asked.

"Umm well I will. I just enrolled at Manhattan High," he said. Simon not so subtly elbowed me in the ribs.

"Oh really, we go there too," I said surprised.

"What a coincidence," Simon said sarcastically, so I elbowed him back in the ribs.

"Wow that's cool. Now I know two people at least," he said with a dimpled smile.

"Yeah," I heard my mom calling, "well I have to go now."

"Oh, ok sure," he said unsure of what to say next.

"So I'll see you around?" I asked.

"Yeah definitely," he agreed, "wait, well around where exactly?"

"Well, how 'bout the cinema on 6th street. Let's say Friday at 6:30?"

"Sounds great," his face lighting up.

"Bye," I said.

"See you Friday," he said smoothly. Then he remembered Simon and said, "Oh nice meeting you."

"Yeah same here," Simon said, following me. We walked in silence until Simon said, "Wow, what was that guy about?"

"What are you talking about?" I asked incredulously.

"He was a total creeper! How he "happened" to spill his drink on you," he said, actually using air quotes.

"Why Simon, are you jealous?" I teased.

"Absolutely not!" his face flushing a slight pink.

"Okaaaaaay," I said dragging the word out.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. I got to go," he said and was off. I laughed to myself quietly and couldn't help but anticipate Friday.

- - - - - - - - - - - -Friday Night- - - - - - - - - - -

Everyone that was invited was already here. It's 6:50. Just our usual crowd Simon, Mia, Isabel, and my brother Jonathon. Simon and Mia went to go buy our tickets while I discreetly looked to see if a certain somebody was here. I guess not discreetly enough for Isabel.

"Hmmm, you wouldn't happen to be looking for your slushee boy would you?" she asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about," I lied. I turned to look at her and saw the smirk on her face that meant she wasn't buying a word of it.

"Hey, don't worry if he doesn't show," Jonathon said, putting an arm around my shoulders comfortingly.

"Like I care," I scoffed, but Jonathon knows me too well to believe that. So he just tightened his arm around me. As we were walking towards the entrance, Isabel said, "Oooh, who is that?" I turned and saw Jonah tiding towards us. As I waited for him, it felt like there were butterflies in my stomach.

"I'm guessing that's him," Jonathon said.

"Hey, sorry I'm late," Jonah apologized.

"Don't worry about it," I said and smiled reassuringly. He smiled back and neither one of us said a word until Isabel discreetly cleared her throat.

"Oh, ummm, this is my brother Jonathon, my friend Isabel, Mia, and you remember Simon," I said, motioning to everyone in the circle. A round of greetings came from the group. I could see Isabel assessing him from head to toe.

"So, we should probably go get your ticket. We decided to watch The Woman in Black. That's cool right?" I asked.

"Yeah no problem. Let's go," he said smiling. I walked next to him in silence and tried to control my beating heart. I barely know him, but I've never felt like this before.

"So do you miss your old home?" I asked as we walked into the theater. We were about five minutes early, so it was safe to talk.

"Kind of," he said, "I miss my friends, but I have a feeling that being here won't be that bad." He smiled down at me and I couldn't help but smile back. We sat down towards the front and I didn't hesitate when I went to go sit down next to Jonah. He smiled at me, but then I squirmed in my seat when I felt someone poke me in the ribs.

"Hey!" I exclaimed.

"What? Just making sure you were alive," Simon smirked. I stuck my tongue out at him and poked him back even harder. I was satisfied when I heard an ow from him in response.

"I turned back to Jonah and saw an odd look in his eye. "So do you have any brothers or sisters?" I asked.

"No I'm an only child," he said.

"Oh, did you ever get lonely?" I asked. Imagining what my life would be like without Jonathon, definitely made me appreciate him more.

"No not really. My mom and dad were always there for me and I have a lot of cousins," he said. I didn't answer because the lights dimmed signaling that the movie was going to start, or at least the ten minute previews. I smiled at him one last time and turned my attention to the screen.

The movie was pretty good. And Daniel Radcliff wasn't that bad looking. I was really getting into the movie when the really creepy lady popped out of no where. I jumped and reached for the armrest but what I didn't anticipate was grabbing Jonah's hand so we ended up holding hands. I glanced down and quickly took my hand away. "Sorry," I whispered. Thankfully it was dark; otherwise he would have seen my face flush red.

"It's okay," he whispered back. I looked at his face and saw him smiling, but I could have sworn I saw some other hidden emotion there. I quickly dismissed the notion de to the darkness in the room. The rest of the movie, I was electrically aware of him sitting next to me. And I was careful of where I placed my hands so we wouldn't have to have another run in.

When the movie was over we walked outside and got ready to leave. I saw Jonah look at his phone. "It looks like it's time for me to go," he said.

"Okay, well it was nice meeting you," Jonathon said pleasantly. I looked at him oddly because he never acted this happy, especially to a guy I might have an interest in.

"Thanks. It was nice meeting all of you," Jonah said when his eyes landed on me.

"Come on, I'll walk you part of the way," I suggested.

"Sure," he agreed, pleased with my response. We walked in silence for a few minutes until he stopped.

"Thanks for inviting me," he said.

"Well thanks for coming. I'm glad you could make it," I said warmly.

"So, do you think that I could have your number? You know just in case I get lost, New York is a pretty big city," he said with a smile in his eyes.

I deliberated for a split second and then said, "Sure."

"Great," he said and took out his cell phone. I punched in my number and saved it.

"So, I'll call you," he promised.

"Okay," I said and because I didn't want it to be awkward, I went in for a hug. His strong arms wrapped around me and I felt utterly safe.

"Bye," he said pulling away, too soon for me.

"Bye," I replied. I walked back to my friends and felt like I was walking on air. All from just one hug. Imagine what it would be like to kiss him?

"You ready?" Jonathon asked.

"Yeah, let's go," I replied.

"Sooo….did you get some?" Mia asked.

"What? We just met. What are you talking about?" I replied.

"Well, Mia's right. You look very happy right now," Isabel agreed.

"I'm fine," I growled and stomped my way to the car. I felt Jonathon walk next to me and it looked like he was going to say something so I interrupted him before he could. "Don't say one word!"

He closed his mouth and we walked to the car in silence. The ride home was quiet too. I couldn't help but think of Jonah the whole way home. Wondering if he was actually going to call me, his warm chocolate brown eyes, and his warm embrace. If I didn't stop thinking about him soon, I'd get chills! When I got home, I went straight up to my room and lied down. I tried to slow my thoughts and ended up drifting off to sleep dreaming of nothing unparticular.

A/N: Gonna have to wait a little bit for Jace to come into the picture, sorry. :/ But no need to fear, he will be joining the story soon enough!