So this is a few years after COHF…just to let you know.

Disclaimer : I don't own the Mortal Instruments

Jace POV

I was so nervous. I wasn't sure what he would say.

On the 1st of December, I was going to finally tell my Parabatai the news. I walked through the city, wearing my winter coat Clary had got me for my birthday and a scarf. The cold wind blew through the city of skyscrapers and yellow cabs.

I decided I would tell Alec first. He deserved to know.

I reached his street and began to walk to the apartment building. Alec lived with his boyfriend Magnus Bane, a few years ago they had broken up, but they soon got back together. They are still dealing with the whole 'immortal' thing.

I stepped up to the door and pressed the bell.

'Who is it?' grumbled a voice through the intercom.

'It's me. Jace.'

'Oh hey, come on up,' said the voice.

The buzzer sounded as the door was unlocked. I pushed inside and walked up the steps to their apartment.

I was about to knock on the door, when it swung open. On the other side was Magnus.

'Jace darling, how are you? Oh! I am loving your coat. It's really trendy.'

'Uh hi Magnus. I'm good thanks, how about you?' I asked.

'Oh I'm fabulous as per usual! Did you come to see Alec? He's right in the kitchen.'

I nodded my thanks. 'Well I came to talk to you both, actually,' I said as I walked towards the counter on the kitchen. I sat myself on the side and turned to look at them.

'Well, what is it then?' said Alec, curiously glaring into my eyes.

'I'm going to ask Clary to marry me.'

Magnus squealed and began to jump around, whilst Alec stared at me in shock.

'I mean, I have to ask Luke first, but I was planning on proposing on Christmas Day.' I stuttered.

'That's wonderful Jace! I will have to help Clary plan the wedding!' Magnus shouted. My eyes widened at the thought of all that glitter.

Alec realised the horrified look on my face and sent me a look that said, don't worry I'll sort this out. Then he turned to Magnus saying 'How about you just step outside for a minute Mags, I just need to talk to Jace about something.'

'Oh yes of course. So much excitement!' he squealed, shuffling out of the room.

Alec stepped towards me to give me a man-hug.

'Don't worry about him, I'll get him off your case.' He said.

'Thanks,' I mumbled back

'Congratulations, by the way. Let's hope it all goes well.' He replied.

'Yeah I guess. And can you not mention it to anyone else… I kind of want it to be a surprise at the Christmas party.'

'Sure' he said.

I felt relieved finally getting that off my chest. I hadn't told anyone. But I'm meeting Luke next week to ask for permission, so I hope that goes well.

'Anyway should get going, got a ring to buy!' I shouted as I stepped out of the room.

'See you later then!' I heard from the kitchen.

'Bye!' I heard Magnus shout as he came out of the bedroom.

'Bye.' I shouted.

Clary POV

I've been worried about Jace recently. Ever since we bought an apartment together, he's been very jumpy and secretive. I'm wondering what he's up to.

Maybe he's buying me a Christmas Present. After all it is December.

I just don't know.

A week or so later…

Jace POV

Today is the day. I'm asking Luke, Clary's stepfather, for permission to marry his daughter.

I'm terrified he'll say no. What will I do then? Leave the city and the apartment? Leave Clary?

I just couldn't do that.

But I've got to keep hopeful he'll say yes. I'm meeting him at his apartment, making sure Jocelyn isn't there.

I jump out of the cab and pay the fare then walk down the street towards Luke's house. Clary used to live here as well until we decided to move in together a few months ago. That was when I decided I wanted to marry her. She was the love of my life and always will be.

I rang the doorbell and waited until the door swung open to reveal Luke.

'Hey Jace, you wanted to see me?' he asked.

'Yeah I had something I wanted to ask you,' I replied nervously as I followed him into the living room.

'Tea or Coffee?' he called as he walked into the kitchen.

'Coffee please,' I said, sitting down on the couch.

He came in a while later with two mugs and sat down on the other side of the couch.

'So uh, what did you want to ask me?' he asked curiously.

I took a sip of the rich coffee with the hot drink burning the tip of my tongue.

'Well, uh I wanted to ask you permission to marry Clary,' I mumbled.

He sat there quietly for a minute staring into his mug. I meanwhile was panicking. Was he going to say no?

He looked up then and stared at my face.

'Yes Jace, you can marry her,' I breathed a sigh of relief, 'but you have to promise you'll take care of her no matter what, okay?'

'Yes I promise, no matter what.'

He then stood up and shook my hand and asked me, 'When were you planning on proposing?'

'Christmas Day. I've still got to buy the ring.' I replied.

'Good. Now I expect you to make her very happy.' He grumbled.

'I will, I promise.'

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