( she's not embarrassed, per se, at the concept of getting caught — though present company certainly helps to tamp down any potential for embarrassment. this isn't the first time clary's come in to kimberly flush-faced and breathless, and it probably won't be the last. )

It's fine, ( breathed out as her fingertips work to tuck her straps back into their proper place, busying themselves so as to distract from the disappointment of no longer being where they had been tucked just moments before. ) He's an idiot.

( he did run away from a very willing girlfriend to avoid having to make eye contact with said girlfriend's roommate, after all. it was only fair. )

Are you having fun? Jace is actually dancing with you, right? Because I did threaten to beat him up if he didn't.