Last Chapter recap:
And quicker then she came, she sashayed away.
"Yeah, well so do I-Maxon, " I said to no one.
Then I turned around and run up to my room.
(America POV)
I hear a faint knock on the door. So little but it made butterflies erupt in my stomach. Knowing that Maxon was here.
I opened the door a fraction and was welcomed with a bouquet of mismatched and colourful flowers picked fresh from the garden.
"Hello my dear, " he said with my favourite lob-sided grin.
I rolled my eyes and gave him a equally cute smile.
"Nope, you still can't call me that," I argued.
"Well then. Hello my Lady." He grinned.
I walked up to him and took his messy bouquet of flowers as I linked my arm with his.
"You look beautiful today my love." He murmurs into my ear. His breath tickles, making shivers go down my spine.
"Why thank you, your Majesty, what are we doing today?" I questioned, with mock poshness and excitement dripping through my voice.
"That you will have to find out my dear," says Maxon, knowing that I hate surprises. I pouted making Maxon laugh as we walked through the halls.
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We walked in a comfortable silence as we rounded the last corner to the gardens. I risked a sideways glance at him and found him staring at me with a sort of intensity that makes me feel adored.
"Quit doing that," I pointed out.
"Quit doing what?" he asked me, giving me a confused look.
"Staring at me like I'm a prized trophy or something," I explained, blushing slightly. Now I really made a fool of myself.
All of a sudden Maxon stopped me gently. He turned me to face him, holding the side of my arm, rubbing his thumb back and forth slowly.
"Why do you always say that," he must of seen the confused look on my face and furthered his explanation, " think that you aren't beautiful and amazing. Your always thinking negatively about yourself. When you are absolutely beautiful."
I blushed looking down at the carpet, telling myself not to look at him and continued on walking into the garden.
As soon as I smelt the fresh air and felt the cool breeze, I calmed down me even smiled. I looked at Maxon and gave him a small peck on the cheek. Then I ran off into the garden and hid behind a bush.
I heard Maxon's footsteps getting louder and I let out a little giggle. He must of heard because he jumped behind the bush with me and before I could say anything he kissed me right on the lips.
I pulled away first and run away again. Even though I did Athletics as a child, Maxon was still much faster. So it was no shock when he caught my waist and we both toppled over laughing hysterically. He kissed me then. A kiss so full of power and love? As the kiss deepened he pulled away.
"Do you still want to find out the surprise," Maxon whispered in my ear.
"Of course. Let's go!" I answered, standing up and pulling him with me.
He took my hand and I followed him along the stone path, rose peddles paving the way.
I think I forgot how to breath when we rounded the corner. Placed there was a mismatched red and blue picnic blanket, with a straw basket sitting on top filled with more goodies than I can imagine.
"After you my dear," invited Maxon. I scrunch my nose up and poke my tongue out at him causing him to chuckle. I sit down and Maxon followed suite, opening the picnic basket.
"Oh Gosh Maxon! You didn't. Did you bring strawberry tarts? For me?" I asked, literally jumping out of my skin with excitement.
"Of course. You can't have a picnic without strawberry tarts, right?" He answered, grinning a cheesy smile.
"Right!" I replied, fully content. I picked one up and put the delicacy into my pleading mouth.
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After about four or five strawberry tarts, the sun goes behind a cloud and I begin to get cold, so I cuddle up closer to Maxon. Making him wrap his strong arms around me. I look up towards the clouds and think about May. I giggle by just imagining her reaction.
"Today has been absolutely magical Maxon!" I whispered into his chest, loud enough for him to hear. "Thank you." I add softly, snuggling into his warmth.
"My pleasure, who wouldn't want to eat strawberry tarts, cuddled up next to the most beautiful girl in all of Illea," Maxon replied with a cute lob-sided grin plastered on his face.
I blushed slightly and looked down at his chest, to avoid his eyes. He swiped a piece of stray hair behind my ear and gave me a small peck on the cheek.
I looked up into his big brown eyes, and he looked into mine. Holding my gaze he lowered his lips to mine and kissed me so gently, as if I was so fragile I could break.
"You taste like strawberries," whispered Maxon.
"Is that a compliment?" I asked, a cheeky grin on my face.
"Very," Maxon said quietly.
So with that I pulled his face back to mine, his lips finding my own. This time the kiss wasn't gentle, it was full of passion and love? I wrapped my arms around his neck and strayed my fingers through his blonde hair. I felt like the only girl in the whole of Illea.
As the kiss got even deeper, I felt something in Maxon's pocket. I pulled away and eyed the large bulge in his pocket.
"Maxon, what's that in your pocket?" I questioned, peering down at the storage shape.
He followed my gaze and pulled out a small jewellery box. What's happening?
"I was going to give this to you later, but I guess now will work," Maxon said opening the box," America, ever since the night I met you, you captured my heart. Your Beauty, your modesty, your stubbornness, your kindness and your passion are the reasons I fell for you. You change me for better every day. "
I realised my mouth was hanging open, I must of looked like I was crazy.
"I can't imagine a life without you America, so instead of proposing or anything today, since it's much to early in the selection," Maxon explained," I'm giving you a promise bracelet . So you know I will always be there for you."
He slowly opened the box revealing an absolutely beautiful and regal bracelet. It was a simple silver bracelet with a crown centred in the middle, with two small ruby gems implanted in the crown.
"Maxon, it's-it's beautiful. I'm absolutely speechless," I said in awe, "thank you so much, it's amazing, your amazing."
I then hugged him with all I've got and kissed him all over his face. He seemed to be enjoying it because he had a huge grin plastered on his face. He placed the bracelet on my wrist, and it fit perfectly.
Right at that moment my stomach gurgled loudly and Maxon chuckled.
"I don't have any lunch with us now but we could head off towards the kitchen and make something ourselves?" Maxon suggested.
"You? Cook?" I asked Maxon with a sly grin on my face.
"Only with you," Maxon answered.
And with that he packed up the picnic basket and we ran off towards the kitchen.
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(Maxon's POV)
The date went exactly as I planned. She absolutely loved the bracelet. I love her so much, but I wasn't going to tell her that yet. She was still unsure, I don't want to scare her away.
America and I are running down the hallways of the palace towards the kitchen to get some lunch. Hopefully she wouldn't notice how horrible I'm at cooking.
We run around the corner, only the two of us existing. Suddenly America stops in her tracks and gasps. I follow her gaze and see Marlee and a guard? I eye them suspiciously. What's Marlee doing with a guard?
I looked down at their hands and they are clasped together. Both Marlee and the guard are wearing a face of shock and worry. I look at America and she looks as confused as me. I'm the first one to speak up.
"Lady Marlee, what a pleasure to see you," I say wearily, still curious.
"Same with you your Majesty," she replies, letting go of the guards hand quickly and holds her hands together behind her. I turn towards the guard.
"Good afternoon, Officer-" I peer down at his badge," Woodwork. How did you earn the presence of Lady Marlee today?" I question curiously.
Before Officer Woodwork could reply, Marlee jumps in.
"Ahhhmm, Carter is my-" she looked nervous,"my cousin, from Allens. Yes he is my cousin" Marlee exclaimed smiling proudly.
America butted in, "Marlee, you never told me you had a cousin working at the palace." She said shooting her a confused look. Marlee and Carter glance worriedly at each other.
"Erm, yeah. I didn't know either then I found him strolling around the halls. And here we are know I guess." Marlee says looking at him again.
"Well it's lovely to meet you Carter, it's good Marlee has some family at the palace." I say smiling.
"Thank you your Highness." Carter says, finally getting involved in the conversation.
"It's lovely to finally meet the famous America Singer, and you your Majesty," Carter said turning to me again.
"Well it was lovely meeting you Officer Woodwork but we better be off, I'll see you at Dinner Lady Marlee," I exclaimed.
America gives them a small wave before we continue running to the kitchen.
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(America's POV)
"So what do you want for lunch?" Maxon asks me excitedly .
"Hmmm, what about sandwiches?" I suggested.
"Yeah! What do we need?" Maxon asks totally clueless.
I walk around the kitchen.
"Tomatoes"
"Lettuce"
"Ham"
"Oh and don't forget the cheese. You can't have a sandwich without cheese," exclaims Maxon.
"Ok! Now where is the bread?" I ask.
"Well I thought we could make our own bread," Maxon suggests quietly, looking down at his well polished shoes, "I thought you could maybe teach me?"
He's so cute when he's shy. I walk up to him and wrap my hands around his neck and whisper, "Of course I can teach you Max, your going to have the best bread you've ever had!"
I grabbed the flour and yeast from the cupboard and handed them to Maxon. I giggled at his confused expression.
"What are you laughing at?" Maxon asked curiously.
"Nothing,"I said quietly,still giggling.
As I was mixing the flour, yeast and salt together, I caught Maxon staring at me.
Before I thought it through, I grabbed a handful of flour and chucked it in Maxon's face and erupted with laughter. He stood as still as a statue, mouth open and eyebrows raised. A shocked expression covering his face.
"You should see yourself! You look so silly," I said my voice erupting with happiness. Now I was laughing so hard that I could hardly breathe. I look at Maxon when I had calmed down a little. I saw Maxon's hand deep in the mixing bowl.
"Oh no no, do not throw that at me, my dress will get tota..."a handful of flower coating my face completely white, " ruined!"
He grabbed a even bigger amount of flour and tossed it all over me, covering me with mountains of flour. A huge grin was plastered on both our faces, probably making us look like total idiots.
Maxon was still wearing that lob-sided mischievous smile as he picked up more flour.
I ran around the kitchen trying to find a good place to hide when I saw the ham. I chucked the ham at him- didn't work. I chucked the tomatoes at him- didn't work. I chucked the cheese at him-didn't work. He stood right in front of me now looking like a total idiot, covered in tomatoes, flour, cheese and ham. He caught me by the waist and whispered in my ear, "Got you princess," as he threw the last handful of flour into my hair.
I mock pouted and was answered with a quick kiss on the lips, leaving me hungry for more. I pulled him in for another kiss when I heard a small gasp at the kitchen door. Lucy.
"Your Majesty, Lady America, sorry for interrupting. I will leave, " said Lucy, blushing fiercely.
"Wait, Lucy. Sorry for the mess, " I say, " could you please make us two sandwiches. We tried but we got a little, distracted." I looked at Maxon who was grinning proudly.
"Of course," she replied, smiling softly.
"Thank you Miss Lucy, we are incredibly sorry for the mess," added Maxon, saying something for the first time since we were caught.
As soon as Lucy left we erupted into hysterical laughter.
"Well I better be going. See you later,"I said once our hysterical laughter died down.
"Okay, I'll tell Miss Lucy to bring your lunch up," suggested Maxon, wrapping his arms around me.
"I had a wonderful day today Max, thank you," I whispered into his chest.
"No problem, me too." Maxon replied kissing my nose.
After we cleaned up we said our goodbyes and started to walk up to our rooms. When I walk up to my room, I feel the happiest I've ever felt at the palace. I open the door to my room and my eyes unwillingly linked with someone else's. All of the happiness I had once felt suddenly left me when I saw someone sitting on my bed.
Aspen.
So yeah. Another chapter. But with HEAPS OF MAXERICA IN IT! YAYYYYYYYY! Love you all! Pleaseeeeee review!
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