bakerstreet | Sexting the night away

I'll be the first in line, probably.

[ simon said matter-of-factly. he had no time to waste-- he also had to buy snacks for Clary because this was that kind of movie.

he flashed her a grin and waved goodbye. ]

See you there, Fray.

I have zero doubts, Simon.

[ Truth be told, Clary found Simon's... demeanor? A little strange. But she knew he was just being sweet, and trying to find a new normal.

And that was fine. She'd do much more for him than feel out a new normal where waving from five feet away from each other was a thing.

So she waved, and headed out the door. ]

[ damn that was... pretty awful.

but to be honest he was too excited to be worried about it, and he was sure this was a step in the right direction.

he loved Clary and this is something they were sure they'd do together. what was better than that?

it was still weird that he couldn't picture himself doing anything else-- he didn't want to overwhelm her again.

with that thought in mind he started to get ready, this was going to be a good night... he hoped.]

[ Clary didn't need a change so much as she needed to decompress--but she did take the opportunity to shower and freshen up. Izzy, being Izzy, refused to let her out of the house without the minimum make up and heels--but that was fine. There was something satisfying about looking your best when seeing an ex--even if your ex was also your best friend.

With that in mind, Clary showed up to the cinema almost precisely three hours later and ran past the line up to the front where, as expected, Simon was waiting. She smiled and waved at him, as before. ]

I'm here! Let's do this.

[ Simon was too caught up on his own thoughts when he spotted Clary approaching, everything seemed normal until she was standing there in front of him.

She looked beautiful. Like okay, granted, Simon always thought Clary was beautiful but today she was just... Glowing.]

Hi-- you're just in time! They're about to get us seated.

[ the concierge soon after came and let them in. Simon was trying to focus on the movie and on how awesome the night was going to be, but he couldn't help but to look down on his Blade Runner tee, jeans and sneakers and feel like he should have probably tried a little harder. ]

You look amazing, Fray.

Thanks! You look good too!

[ Thanks, really, to Izzy--the true MVP.

Soon after, they were getting into their seats and Clary tucked into the movie snacks Simon had gotten for her. This was new normal Simon and Clary time, which meant Clary was going to be cool as a cucumber about everything.

Simon, for his part, seemed fine as far as she could tell. He was excited--they both were. It was distracting enough from the weirdness of--everything.

Even if the movie was sorely disappointing. ]

[ Simon couldn't contain his disappointment. He scoffed through the whole movie, feeling like he couldn't wait for it to be over. Even if it had been visually stunning, it just wasn't good.

It kind of dragged his mood.

As they came out of the theater, Simon looked at Clary and he'd almost forgotten how pretty she was today. At least he got to see her and spend time with her. But damn was he bitter about sitting through two and a half hours of Ryan Gosling ruining his entire life. ]

That was... Pretty damn bad.

[ Clary smiled at Simon sympathetically and reached out to pat his arm as if to say there, there.

It was terrible. Clary was sorry to have witnessed Simon's disappointment. But she was also glad to have been there for moral support. ]

It was. But... at least we'll always have the original?

[ She thought for a second and then smiled at him again. ]

I know--do you want an O-neg? I'll buy since you got us movie tickets and stuff.

[ Simon raised his eyes to Clary and nodded, he could really use a drink right now. He leaned into her touch for a moment, as he started walking toward the Hunter's Moom.

He smiled at her, still feeling defeated but grateful that she was willing to hang out with him a little more. ]

Thanks Fray, you're the best.

[ Clary smiled and squeezed Simon's arm briefly, then let go. ]

It's really nothing.

[ The Hunter's Moon tonight was about as busy as it ever was. Clary ordered Simon a pint of blood and a soda for herself and brought them back to their table.

The least she could do, really, was not ditch Simon now. There was nothing more disappointing than basking alone on the horribleness of the movie you just watched. ]

It was still cool to hang out again?

[ She said, aiming for reassuring but maybe not hitting it right. It was cool. She always missed hanging out with him when she couldn't.

It was just also weird. ]

[ So what if the movie had been one of the biggest disappointments of his entire life (no joke), at least he got to share it with Clary.

Even if she seemed less sure about it than Simon was. ]

Yeah, I'm really glad you came for your things today.

And even if I hated the movie, I got to see you and it doesn't get much better than that.

[ Simon raised his pint and clanked the glass bottles together. ]

L'chaim.

L'chaim.

[ Clary clinked with Simon and sipped from her bottle.

It was sweet of Simon to say, and she was inclined to agree. Hanging out with him, whether it was perfect or awkward and bittersweet was always exactly the best thing. She loved him--avoiding him was literally the hardest thing ever. ]

I'm glad I did too. Life is a lot lonelier without you.

Mine too. Even with the wolves. and Luke.

[ Simon had already decided what his next step with Clary was, since he had that talk about immortality with Raphael. He couldn't just sit around waiting for things to unravel in his favor.

No time like the present, right? He loved her and she was right here despite everything.]

Clary, I need to tell you something

[ There were too many possibilities for what it was Simon wanted to tell her for Clary to allow herself to get her hopes up for anything good. However, Clary was already determined to make the best of this whole evening, for better or worse.

So, she flashed Simon a grin and reached across the table to give his hands a brief squeeze. ]

Well, I want to hear whatever it is. You can tell me anything.

[ She crossed her arms over the table and leaned closer, giving him her full attention. She smiled again, reassuring, and tipped her head. ]

What is it?

[ Simon was fully aware of how high the stakes were this time but he remained really calm and sure of himself. If he was at all nervous he tries his best not to show, he looked at Clary in the eye and smiled. He cleared his throat and leaned in close so they were face to face.]

I'm ready to do this again. you're the only one I want to be with and I'm done wasting time.

[ he took her hands between his and held them up between them. ]

[ Clary had, in short, not expected that to be what came next. She blinked, processing for a moment, and then raised her eyebrows at Simon and scooched forward onto the edge of her seat, squeezing his hands. ]

Wait--what? Really??

[ She wasn't sure what she had expected--another breakup, maybe, or Simon to tell her he was interested in someone else again. A smile spread across her face and she laughed, half in disbelief and half overjoyed. ]

Simon--I don't even know what to say!

[ Simon was so happy to see her smile, it was so cheesy just to think about but it was true-- he would do anything for her. ]

Yeah, I really want to do things right this time. [ he linked their fingers together and brought her hands closer to him. ]

You don't have to say anything right now. Unless it's a "yes". Then I'll take it [ he was joking mostly but-- he knew there were things that Clary would have to take care of first. ]

[ Clary laughed again--because she'd had her answer months ago. She squeezed his hands again and shook her head; she had no questions about where she wanted to go from here. ]

It's obviously a yes! I told you, I meant it when I said I'd wait for you like months ago!

[ She smiled, flushed with happiness and surprise, and leaned on her elbows, half off her seat. ]

I'm going to do things right, too. I'm gonna take care of everything with Jace.

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Yeah, I know you will.

[ Simon had complete trust in Clary and felt a little for Jace, because honestly he didn't do anything wrong-- he just loved Clary and liked to show it.

Well, Simon would just have to deal with the fact that Jace will hate him forever, which wasn't a big loss all things considered.

He leaned forward and kissed Clary on the cheek, he could barely contain how excited he was. ]

And I'll be waiting.

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[ Clary pulled her hands free from Simon's and got up from the table, but in her haste to stand spilled both her soda and Simon's blood. She gasped and reached to right the bottle, but the damage was already done.

She felt her face go bright red even as she laughed nervously and grabbed a fistful of napkins out of the napkin dispenser. She mopped unceremoniously at the blood across Simon's lap, squeezing his shoulder apologetically. ]

Oh my god, Simon--I'm so sorry!! I'm so stupid! I just wanted to--I have to go! I did not mean to do that, I just really want to get back to the Institute!

[ Simon wondered if this was some sort of karmic retribution. He took Clary's hands in his and slowly pushed them away from him.

These were his Bubbie Helen pants, she was going to end him. How was he going to explain blood on his lap?

In any case, he was still happy because being soaked in blood and sugar wasn't the worst thing when he realized that Clary was in a hurry to go to the Institute and take care of things right now. ]

Ah-- okay, I got it. It's fine, I'll handle it. Just go, Clary.

[ Clary laughed again nervously. She'd fix this--later. Now, she had stuff to do.

When you figure out the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. Clary knew if anyone could appreciate that, it was Simon. She ducked down and kissed the top of his head, still apologetic. ]

I'll make it up to you!! Swear!

[ With that, she gathered up her bag and made a bee-line for the exit. As she left, she called back to him over her shoulder. ]

I'll call you later tonight! Love you!

Love you too
[ Simon said to Clary's disappearing figure as she made it out of the hunters moon.

He noticed the states of the people at the Bar, including Maia who was trying so hard not to bust out cackling and tossed Simon a wet rag.

Welp. Of all the things that could have gone wrong he guessed this wasn't the worst.]

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Sexting the night away

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Icons them except Simon looks like garbage

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