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I could feel immense pain on my waist. I heard muffled voices. I didn't let them know that I was starting to wake up..just yet. I struggled to wake myself up completely to understand what they were saying-and I finally did.

"-this..this..thing! A mere f-"

"Don't you dare talk about her that way!"

"How dare y-"

"No,father! I am tired of you controlling me. This is my Selection. My decision. So I suggest you get out of here before I reveal to all of Illea what you truly are-a monster."

"You would-"

"Yes I would,old man."

I didn't hear anything after that. I heard the shuffling of feet and the door close. Everything was silent,and I heard him sigh. I could hear the sound of a chair dragged against the floor as he sat down. He took my hand in his which made my heart skip a beat.

"Oh America..please wake up. There's so much we need to talk about. You know,about us. About this crazy life I have and how I dragged you into it. About the wedding."

The wedding.

My heart clenched. Probably Kriss' and Maxon's wedding. I can see it happening. The perfect couple of Illea and such. I looked back into the events that same day I had seen them almost share an almost-kiss. I had saw a gleam on Kriss' finger. And I knew that I had never seen her wear that kind of ring before.

So that's when I ran. And then the rebel alarm,then the gunshot and it led me here.
Probably the infirmary. Alone with him.

I decided to 'wake up' since I was thirsty and a bit hungry. So I shifted my head a little and willed my eyes to open,yawning softly. I winced as I was a bit blinded by the light and blinked rapidly,adjusting my eyes. I rubbed my eyes and slowly looked at my hand that he had taken.

I shifted my gaze up,meeting his brown orbs that showed happiness,concern and surprise. I looked into his eyes for a moment,not saying anything until I averted my eyes away,letting go of his hand.

"W-water.."

I was surprised at my voice. It was quite hoarse and my lips were dry. I frowned and tried sitting up,only to be urged back down by Maxon.

"It's better to lie down darling,your stitches might open up." He said with a gentle smile before leaving to probably get some water. Though I couldn't see why he had to leave when he could just call a servant or nurse.

I shook off the thought as soon as he came back with a glass of water. I smiled at him gratefully and immediately drank it,feeling hydrated and refreshed after finishing the whole glass. He chuckled softly and shook his head as he watched me.

"How adorable."

A soft blush adorned my cheeks as I looked down,clearing my throat. I set the glass on the small table beside my bed as I fumbled with my fingers.

"How long was I out?" I asked quietly,tracing patterns on the palm of my hand. Maxon thought for a moment before answering me.

"A few hours. God,America,you scared me. One minute I was checking up on a few maids the next,y-you're there,America. You're there..bleeding. You were bleeding and my heart dropped. I couldn't lose you. You..you're my-"

"Friend. I know,Maxon." I finished it for him,looking up. He blinked and frowned,shaking his head. He was about to speak again when the door opened,revealing Silvia. She smiled at me a bit and held up a phone.

"Your family wants to talk to you,America."

I widened my eyes and immediately sat up,ignoring Maxon's protests. Silvia came over and handed it over to me,smiling at her.

"Mom?"

"America,sweetheart! Goodness,I thought you were gone. I was so scared,I-I..y-you're okay right?" My heart broke at my mom's voice. She's been crying.

"Yes,mom. I'm..I'm fine. It's nothing mom,I feel really great now." That was a lie. Because one,my waist hurts like hell and two,the man that I loved is to be wed to probably the perfect girl. I'm just peachy.

"Can I talk to May?" I asked softly,fighting my own tears. I missed them dearly. But I was probably going to meet them soon again.

"America! Oh my gosh,I missed you! We heard about the attack,and did you know that Ma-"

"Alright May,I love you too. How's everything there?"

"Well we're doing great,but we miss you a lot. Please come back in one piece,America." She said softly,I almost laughed as an image of her frowning through the phone came into mind.

"Yeah yeah. Dad?" I asked her,knowing pretty well that he might be asleep.

"Sleeping. But I can go get him if y-"

"No it's fine. Take care of everyone for me May. I'll be back sooner than you think. I love you all."

I hung up and handed the phone back to Silvia who only smiled and walked out. I finally lied back down and sighed softly,fluttering my eyes close. I almost forgot that Maxon was there.

"America..about Kriss,I-"

"Maxon. Another time. I'm not feeling very well." I muttered,cutting him off. I don't want to know about their wedding plans. I was definitely not in the mood. My waist really did hurt and I felt sleepy again. Probably the meds they're giving me.

"Alright then. Goodnight,America Singer."

After that,silence was followed. I wondered why he didn't leave yet,since I didn't hear the door close. But I assumed that he left quietly so I relaxed and really tried sleeping.

But then a soft pair of lips were on mine.