So posted this on Wattpad yesterday and five minutes ago I decided to post it here.
*Probably has some grammar issues but I am way to lazy to fix them.*
Out of the corner of my eye I see a red flash coming towards us. Kriss is still hysterical on the ground with Maxon trying to calm her enough to get them moving.
I turn to the rebel guard and everything clicks into place. The guards at my house never abandoned their posts. Anne told me once that the rebels have stolen the guards uniforms and snuck into the palace. The guards are probably six feet under now.
I focus my attention back on the rebel in front of us. He has a sickening grin on his face as he points the barrel of the gun at Maxon.
I look at Maxon and he looks at me. So many spoken word can be seen on our faces.
The betrayal, The coldness, The pure pain.
That all disappeared into the cauios around us.
We look at the rebel and a smirk slips onto his face as he slides the gun to my direction without a word. All of this is happening so fast but I can't get past the idea of maybe never seeing my family, maids, friends and Maxon ever again
I don't even think I screamed as the gun went off. A blur jumped in front of me but a stinging sensation immediately shot through my shoulder as I feel my inside shatter. I topple over my chair onto the floor knocking my breath out.
"I got him!" Someone shouts and then quickly adds. "Find the King!" There are several shouts of joy.
"Are you hurt." Aspen shouts over the screaming and gun fire but I really don't know if I am alright. I lift my one hand to place it right below my shoulder close to my heart. Blood seeps through my dress making a red circle blood stain. A shadow quickly hovers over me and I am met with chocolate eyes filled with what looks like pain and regret. I try to sit up but Maxon pushes me down.
"Don't move." He says and I lay back down. Maxon's eyes travel up to where Aspen is shooting into the crowd. Aspen quickly bends down and looks at me.
"Your Highness we have to get you and the Elite to safety." He says and Maxon nods his head then he looks at Kriss who is still crying.
"Ledger take Lady Kriss then come back for us." Maxon says and Aspen looks hesitant but nods. He grabs Kriss but she is not responding. What happened next surprised me, he slapped Kriss and she snaps out of her state.
"Oh America." Maxon cries and not sure what to do he takes off his jacket and puts pressure on the bullet wound. I hiss in pain and briefly close my eyes.
"I'm so sorry." He says and I shake my head. "No Maxon I'm sorry I should have been honest from the start. I ruined everything." I apologize but Maxon places a finger on my lip.
"Don't talk right now. Just focus, okay." He says giving my wound a little more pressure. His gazes deeply into my eyes and I give him a weak pained smile.
"Break my heart. Break it a thousand times if you like. It was only ever yours to break anyways." He says with a tear leaking out of the corner of his eye. He grabbed my one hand and ran one through my hair.
"I'll love you until my very last breath. Every beat of my heart is yours. I don't want you to die without knowing that. I love you and never another." He says giving my hand a squeeze as I choke a small sob. I lift my one hand placing a short strand of his golden hair back in place. I pull him down lighty and he realizes.
He bends down and places a light kiss on my lips. It was every kiss we'd ever had and more. It was filled with love, a fresh breath of love. The pain start to become worse as my breaths become laboured and a little unsteady.
"Don't give up America. I love you, please don't give up." Maxon says as I take an unsteady breath.
Aspen ducks under the table and Maxon immediatly get ready to fight but quickly realizes it's only Aspen.
"Kriss is in the safe room, Your Highness. It's now your turn. America can you stand." He asks and I shake my head now. Before I knew what was happening I'm scooped into Maxon's arms and I let out a small pained cry.
"I'm sorry Ames. Hang in there." He whispers brining me some comfort from May's nickname.
My breaths become a bit shorter and labored as we run through the halls I have made familiar with myself in the last few months. I begin to feel cold and sleepy. The pain becomes duller and my body is beginning to feel weak. My eyes flutter closed and I feel tapping on my cheek trying to wake me along with distressed voices.
"Come on America don't leave me, wake up." I think Maxon yelled but he sounds so deep under water. I feel something wet fall on my cheek and I think it is a tear from Maxon.
"Please." His voice sounds so broken.
"I won't." I whisper squeezing his hand with my last bit of strength before I fall into deep peaceful slumber with four word ringing in my head.
"I love you America."
Like a radio beign turned up is what I feel. Like the soft whispers are becoming louder and the movement or up and down pacing is becoming louder.
Slowly one eye opens and I notice I am in an unfamilair room with the curtains drawn closed to protect the room from the harsh day light.
My other eye opens and I turn my head to the silent muttering and endless pacing.
A blond head bobs up and down as he paces around the room sofly talking to himself as he is completely oblivios of my eyes on him.
"Maxon." I softly whisper and his head immediately snaps in my direction. I'm surprised he didn't get whiplash from the fast action. His features relax and he sighs in relief. He quickly arrives at my side and takes my one hand.
Only then I notice my other arm is in some sort of sling supporting my shoulder. I must have a large about of pain mediction in my system at the moment because I can't feel my arm and my head feels a little foggy.
"How are you feeling, my dear." Maxon says and looks into my eyes with pure delight.
I love him with his flaws and I know he loves me with all my many flaws just with the pure look in his eyes and the soft smile on his face.
"I love you Maxon and I am sorry I was stupid enough to almost throw everything away." I say and he places a hand on my cheek.
"I love you with all your stupid and reckless mistakes America and I will always love you for them." And with that he places his other hand on my cheek and them his lips on mine.
I love Maxon and I will forever love him.
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