Lydia

  I sat in silence as I debated on what to do. Ofcourse I knew Fae magic was dangerous, and that most likely it was a trap, but just the thought of seeing Eugene again made my heart flutter in longing. After calling Mrs.Branwell, I knew she would be stressing and I regret calling her. Perhaps this plan was stupid and I dragged her into it. Hearing Alec's voice would help me, but he didn't answer his phone. Being a shadowhunters in New York, he was busy all the time, I yearned for time to talk to him so he could comfort me. Unfortunately, the world doesn't work that way, there's not enough time. There never is.
I sighed in frustration.
Lighting struck outside, and for once I saw it as Beauty. Eugene always loved storms, he said they were peaceful, that the rain soothed him to sleep;I,however, thought of them as a dangerous situation. This often lead to me letting him hold me as a storm would pass.
Seeing it now, it brought back memories and I smiled.
It wasn't ordinary, for a glow stayed where the lightening was. I wanted to shut my blinds, but since I couldn't sleep I didn't see a point. I went toward my window, as I was mesmerized by the glow.

"This has to be magic," I mutter.

  "It is, And we don't have much time," I jumped at the voice behind me. "Don't....don't be startled, I..." instead of screaming I gasped at the sight of Eugene. I didn't give myself time to let a tear fall as I collapsed into his arms. "Lydia," he began, "I'm a spirit sweetie, ok? I'm.... I'm dead," I nodded. "I....I miss you to, but I died for a good cause, I saved the little girl from the demon remember?"

  "How could I forget," I mutter, still astonished that he was here.'

  "Baby,...I know you miss me, and I would do anything to be with you, but you can't accept this offer from the Fae. You know as well as I do, that as shadowhunters we were trained to be wary of them,"

  "Yes but-" He shushed me.

"Lydia, the Fae will deceive you, you....you don't need me, you've moved on and I want you to," he grinned "I want you to be happy; I....I like Thorne,he..he can give you the family I never could," I was about to object but he continued "I know he won't replace me, but he can give you a fresh start. Heck Lydia he can give you a child, I couldn't,"

  "You...." I stutter in confusion of what to say.

  "I've been watching over you? Yes, of-course I have," he paused with a grin "cmon I had to make sure you took care of yourself," I let out a stifle of a grin. "I would never leave you, Harley she's doing great, I'm so glad she broke free form Joker," he changed the subject, but I couldn't argue with him, not now or ever.

  "Me to," I mutter.

  "Now you have to protect Ianthe, just like you did Harley,...look at me," seeing his eyes stare at mine, made a single tear fall. He wiped it away with his thumb. "I know you can, and I know Thorne loves you as you do him, I'm so happy for you baby, you're not disrespecting me at all," I smile as all my doubts were cleared. "See there's that smile!" I grinned even more. "My girl, I must go, the grave  calls me,...I juts had to see you,"

  "Eugene," I begin "thank you, for telling me, I needed to hear it from you,...I I needed to see you," I told him. "I called your mother," I begin, needing advice on what to tell her.

"Don't worry love, I already visited her,"

"Goodbye Eugene, I love you forever and always, spirit or human," I tell him, holding back my tears.

"Goodbye my love," he spoke as he softly kissed my lips. At least he got to say goodbye this time.

Lucy

I bit my nails, a bad habit that was coming back. Dad (Joker) was supposed to come for the trial but mom told him it wasn't a good idea. She said she was afraid that he would cause problems. He probably would, but I wish he was here; I need someone right now. I don't want to bother aunt Ianthe, or Lydia, or my mom as she tries to comfort them. Rowan has enough on his plate, trying to keep them all calm, J wouldn't understand, and Merwin was too infatuated with Daniel.
Amber had been distant lately, saying she needed time. She called me and cried last night. James Potter was moving back to England, she said she felt bad for misjudging him and that he was a good guy. She told me how they casually flirted and how he kissed her before telling her about him leaving and gave her his class ring. I tried to tell her that it was ok, that I moved on from James and she could to, but I don't think it helped much. I sighed, being alone is never good.

"Hey doll face,"

"Jermone?" I say with glee. After the whole incident with Drake, he had been distant with me lately, mainly keeping to himself in his room or training with my father. "You haven't called me "doll face" in forever," I say, grinning at the childhood nickname.

"I need to talk to you Lucy," he began, I patted next to me and he came and sat down. "Lucy I'm sorry,"

  "For what?" I begin only to have him shush me as he continued.

  "I've really been a jerk, I've tried to force myself on you instead of just accepting friendship, I was just so into you and wanted you for myself. I got way to jealous over all your other boyfriends, and you weren't even mine or wanted to be,"

"Jermone-" I begin.

"No Lucy, I get it," he spoke, cutting me off. "Just know that I will always be here for you, as your best friend, lover, anything, you will never be alone as long as I am alive. And I'm sorry for  putting you in situations where you had to keep rejecting me, I'm happy with our friendship and I'm sorry if I hurt it," he sighed.

"Jermone," I begin "you've always been there for me, from finding my dad to the fighting with the squad, you've always been there," I pause "I guess what I'm trying to say is thank you, Jermone I couldn't survive without you," he grins  sheepishly and I lean forward to hug him. He didn't tense and simply held me. "Jermone, promise me you'll help me through this trial?" I ask, pleading with my voice.

  "Ofcourse," he spoke.

"I love you," I say and he grinned as he spoke "I love you to,"

A/N: thanks so much for reading. What's your all's thoughts on Jermone and Lucy? And Eugene and Lydias reunion? Shout out to I_am_Incertitude and Emmybae7 all your comments and support mean the world to me. Only about 1-2 chapters left in this book, I love you all and appreciate all your support. Have a great day and be happy! :)