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Disclaimer: I DONT OWN ANY PARTS TO THE SELECTION TRILOGY. oh man, this is getting old...
Chapter 11: Woody's Birthday (Part 1 out of 2-4) I still don't know how many parts...
AMERICA POV:
"…so then, I gave him a cute smile and started walking towards him, did a backflip, then a sweep kick, then a roundhouse kick to the thigh, and pinned him down with an elbow strike in less then 20 seconds. But the thing is, before the match, I told him 'don't go easy on me just because I am a girl!' but, he still fell for the 'cute smile' strategy I had. UGH! I hate it when boys do that!"
Yup. That was Celeste telling on how her 3rd degree black belt testing went. As of today, she is currently a ninja. That loves hot pink. And rainbows and ponies. Very macho.
"But, you beat him right?" Marlee questioned while painting Celeste's toes light pink.
"Well, duh! Of course I did!" She exclaimed while curling my hair.
"Well, yesterday, I had a run-in with Maxon." I told them, while braiding Marlee's hair.
"OMG. What did he do? I specifically threat him after I head locked him. Ah. It was so refreshin-"
"YOU WHAT?" I said in alarm. I didn't know that was what Celeste meant by "confronting someone." Oh dear.
"Heh. What I meant, uh, was that I politely told him not to harm you. And I kept my hands and feet to myself. Er, I pinky promise." She added quickly.
I cleared my throat. "Anyway, we found out that all of the drama between us wouldn't have happened if Kriss wasn't here."
"We all wish for that to happen, America." Marlee patted my leg.
I rolled my eyes. "So, Kriss told this girl named Hannah, who is a huge fan of Kriss, by the way, to tell Maxon that I was going with Adam to the dance. So then, Maxon started dating Kriss, and I started dating Adam, so yeah. But the thing that pissed me off the most about him, was that he thought that dating, then dumping, was fun! Like who does that?" I secured Marlee's braid while Celeste hair sprayed my hair.
"Well at least you aren't dating that jackass. He's a playa." Celeste said.
"Yeah, you got Adam, who is not a jerk, not a player, not a heartless being, and not an idiot!"
"But you know the bracelet he gave me? He gave it back a couple days ago, having a note attached to it that said that he was sorry."
"Wait, he said he was sorry?" Celeste murmured in a surprised tone. She suddenly had a thoughtful face on and started muttering things under her breath. She brought out her phone and typed something.
"Celeste? What's wrong?" I said to her.
"Nothing! Nothing is wrong! Anyway look at us we look hot, like smoking hot!" Not to be vain, but it was true. We are all wearing our dresses and we all had a little purses contain our swimsuits and coverups. We also were holding our gift bags too.
I had whitish silver blue eyeshadow to match my dress and my blue floral jean vest. I had my hair in a French braid with curled extra hair framing my face. My lipstick was a pale pink and the mascara on my eyes made my eye color look a ice blue, instead of a dull gray. I was wearing heels that weren't like death machines. My strappy heels were white and had little bows.
Marlee had a gray smokey eye with mascara and a nude lip. The gray sweater dress hugged her curves and went up to her knees. Her hair was pulled up in a rose bud braid (done by me!) and she had little gladiator sandals (despite the November weather).
Celeste had a pink lip and soft pink eyeshadow with mascara covered eyes that matched her pink skater dress. Her pink skater dress reached mid-thigh and had a black belt going around her waist with a little bow. She had tan ankle boots that had fringes.
Wow! We look hawt and ready to go!
Whoops. Forgot one last thing.
20 pounds of concealer for my legs and arms. Darn it. I quickly swiped on the concealer to mask up my faded bruises.
Now we are ready to go!
We all hopped in Marlee's car and drove there. On the way there, Marlee and I were chatting about random stuff. We tried adding Celeste to the conversation, but every time that happened, she was too busy being immersed in her phone. Girls and their phones these days.
After 5 minutes, we arrived at Carter's house at promptly 2:00. I walked inside, and I was surprised by the transformation of the place! I've been here many times because of Marlee and this place never looked better. There were strings, balloons and gifts everywhere, and there was a huge cake in the corner of the room, waiting to be cut into.
We were greeted by Carter hugging all of us and gave a peck to Marlee. But it just wasn't a peck. The kiss deepened and I had to shout "Get a room!" so they could stop making the awkwardness in the room rise. They broke apart with loving smiles and I could tell that they were meant to be. (Carlee or Marter or Carmar?! I dunno their ship names... Lol) I placed my present on the present table and there I saw Adam. We made eye contact and he started coming over toward me.
"Hello America!" Adam said to me in a cheery tone.
"Hi Ad! How'd the swim meet go?" I replied back to him while giving him a hug and a quick peck on the lips.
"Oh it was great! I was first in my heat." I clapped my hands and congratulated him. I was about to say something to him but I got interrupted when I heard what sounded like a hoard of squealing moose. I looked around for the moose, but instead I saw something worse.
About every girl was squealing and crowding around someone with golden hair and brow- oh, yeah... Maxon. Yup, as expected of those hormonal girls. I bet he's just going to flirt with them all like the player he is. But Maxon did something unexpected.
He waved at them all like how a star would greet his fans, and didn't grope or wink at them or even smirk at them. WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED.
MAXON POV:
At about 1:30, I got a text from a random number, 789-012-3456 (not a real number- don't try to call) I opened my phone and saw the text.
You said sorry
I was about to reply when another text came from the same number.
By the way, this is Celeste, not a creepy girl from your fan club...
Ahh... So it was Celeste. But I still didn't understand. I never apologize. Who apologized to who?
M- Celeste, I don't know what you are talking about. Who did I say sorry to?
C- America. You never apologize to anyone!
M- ohh... Umm...
C- U like her don't you?
M- Why should I tell you?
C- if you really like her, and you are not using her as a toy, I can help you get her.
M- Um...
C- ...
M- last time, you threatened to beat me into pieces of *insert poop emoji here*
C- well, you called her beautiful, so I was confused if you were going to a new level of player. So I took the easy route and supposed that you were going to just use her. At that time, I only had one piece of evidence.
M- ok then, I'll admit it. I like her.
C- If you want her back, first things first, don't act like such an ass.
M- got that covered.
C-second, don't flirt at at all the girls who throw themselves at you and vice versa
C- but other than that, I have my suspicions about Adam and Kriss. I have a lot of connections in this school.
C- also, make sure you stay near her today, but don't make it obvious that you are following her.
M- why u helping me
C- then you can stop hurting other girls.
C- and since you have just apologized to her, and called her beautiful, I think she might just be your one.
Just like that, I knew she wasn't kidding.
I walked to Carter's house, lugging my gift that I got for him. He's my best bro! I got him a huge trophy that was custom made, that had the plague saying 'The Best Friend'. I also got him a game for that Xbox called Mario Motorsports: the Ultimate Prix. He always said that he wanted to beat Luigi, so I bought him another game with Luigi in it.
I opened the door to Carter's house and was hoarded by a ton of girls in the sluttiest clothes possible- too tight dresses, skirts that barely passed their butt and so short that you can see underwear, and low-cut necklines so that their womanly parts were basically hanging out. I heard someone cough, and I saw Celeste. I glanced over to her and she had an eyebrow raised. I realized what I was doing and walked forward, waving at everyone and ignoring every girl's attempt to seduce me. I'm ready to show America that the old Maxon is gone and he has changed.
I snuck a look at America and I smiled at two things. First, I smiled because she looked uttelrly surprised at my behavior. And two, she looked beautiful. Her hair was tied into a braid with little pieces of hair framing her face. She had a simple white dress, and silvery white makeup, making the illusion that she was glowing. I snapped out of my trance and walked toward Carter who was equally surprised.
I reached Carter and said to him, "Hey bro! Happy Birthday!"
"Wha? Oh yeah, thanks dude!" Carter said back to me.
We waited for another 2 minutes for the rest of people to arrive. Then Carter stood up on a chair, and said, "HEY ALL! THANKS FOR COMING TO THIS PAAARRRTAYYY! THE POOL IS READY TO USE, SO GET INTO YOUR SWIMSUITS AND ASK EITHER MAXON, MARLEE, OR AMERICA TO GET DIRECTIONS TO THE POOL, SHOWERS, AND DRESSING ROOMS! MAXON, AMERICA, MARLEE WHY DONT YOU STAND UP AND SHOW YOURSELVES!" I stood up, and so did Marlee and America, and waved to everyone. Carter continued, "NOW GOOOO!"
A bunch of boys rushed toward America, who nobody noticed was the eight that they always bullied. She looked uncomfortable and started directing people to the changing rooms. I did the same to some of the other people and showed them toward the pools. When about everyone was gone except for Marlee, Carter, Celeste, America, and me, we all met up around the gift table.
"Um, Carter, I can't swim because then my bruises will show and they will sting." America said cautiously to Carter. He nodded in understanding and said to her, "That's alright, America. But then you'll just be the only person not in the pool."
I decided to speak up. "She's not going to be the only one, Carter. I can stay out with her." I looked at America and saw emotions swirling in her ice blue piercing eyes. I saw anger and fear, but I also saw relief? I don't know. I looked away from her. Celeste eyed me and gave me a silent message: you hurt her, you become a woman. Don't be a jerk. And she raised a fist. She seriously scares me.
"Well, okay, I can also visit America too sometimes. Now what are we waiting for! Let's change!" Marlee said excitedly to us all. We nodded in agreement and went upstairs to change. I chose to change into my swimsuit but keep my shirt on because my father's recent whippings were still healing.
I walked outside into the indoor pool room and saw America in her swimsuit and coverup. She looked absolutely beautiful. Before I could start drooling, she said to me, "Well, I'm guessing I'll be hanging out with you today." And after a silent agreement, chose to sit down on the patio chairs next to each other.
After a moment of silence I decided to end this awkwardness by apologizing to her, but before I could say anything, America spoke up. "It's because of your scars isn't it?" She said to me.
I turned and looked at her in confusion. "What?"
"Your scars, that's the reason you are not going to swim." Sometimes she can just see through my mask and understand me so well.
I said to her, "Oh. Yeah, I had a recent one. But, look. I'm very sorry about-" Suddenly Kriss appeared wearing a strapless, skimpy low-cut bandeau, and a piece of string plus a three wide inch piece of fabric. And the worst part? It was three sizes too small and her chest was basically hanging out.
"Hey babe, why don't you join me in the hot tub and ditch this piece of shit... You know... Just you and me... We can do some fun stuff... alone..." She said, trying to be seductive and emphasizing the alone part. I immediately was immersed with anger after when she called America a piece of shit.
"Kriss, just go away and hang out with your other slut friends. You disgust me and try wearing some other swimsuit that isn't just a strip of fabric. America happens to be a wonderful girl, and you just have to bring her down everyday, and I bet you are just jealous of her. So just go away." I sneered at her.
Kriss looked at me with surprise and stomped away, her hips swaying and her mouth cussing, attracting the attention of most of the male population in the room.
I continued on, "so, America, as I was saying, I'm so sorry about last time on the car. I'm not proud of what I do and I will stop being this kind of player. Can we just please, please start over?"
"Fine," she muttered. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, but was replaced with dread once she said, "so friends then?"
I mustered a smile and stuck out my hand. Then I forced out to America, "Friends."
America shook my hand and smiled back. Then her face turned serious. "So what was it this time?" America asked me, "you know, about your back."
AMERICA POV:
"So what was it this time?" Confusion racked his face so I continued on, "you know, about your back." Maxon's face turned stony, and he grimaced. "You promise not to tell anyone?" He said to me. I nodded and he leaned him to whisper in my ear. My face then flushed because of Maxon's breath on my ear, and I realized the proximity of him. I tried to cool down my cheeks as he explained why.
"It was because I forgot to my homework on finances." He shrugged. I was truly shocked by this. Just because of homework he got whipped? If I were in his household, I would already have 200 whippings.
"Maxon! This is serious! You have to stop him!" I whispered harshly in his ear. He leaned back into his chair, seemed to consider this but he just shrugged.
"Who would believe me? He is a CEO of a huge company! Everyone thinks that he treats me like a prince! And even if they find out about it, my father would just make up a story about my lashes." He said matter-of-factly. That was true...
"Also, he's gotta stop one day." He said to me, "and can I ask you a question?" I nodded and he continued on, "why do Aspen and Kriss bully you?" I froze on that topic and I could feel all the blood rushing from my face. Maxon noticed this and touched my arm. I immediately calmed down, took a couple of deep breaths and I whispered to him, "I don't want to talk about that." He nodded in understanding and relaxed back into his chair.
"So what did you get Carter?" Maxon said, trying to change the topic.
"Um, I got him a guitar and some picks. How about you?"
"A best bro trophy and a Mario Kart game!" Maxon said with swag in his voice.
"Wait. Can you repeat the second half of what you just said?"
"...uh. Mario Kart game?"
I face-palmed. What was he thinking?
"Never mind. But have you seen him play against Luigi?"
"Ya! It seemed like he enjoys it!"
I raised an eyebrow. "Never mind. Do you want some punch?" I asked Maxon.
"Ya sure. Make sure it has four ice cubes in it, and a purple umbrella in it."
I shook my head and muttered 'boys' under my breath. I stood up and started walking towards the drinks.
But I never made it there.
I see a flash of brown and I feel myself falling.
My head hits a bony surface, and I am immersed in water.
I black out.
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Lalalalalalalala Chapter 12 minus 1! (Do the math and get ready for school!)
Thanks to all who reviewed! I'm not going to blab that much today... but anyway, I just finished Shatter Me and Unravel Me! I was so distracted by that book that forgot to update! Reviews:
Kellyzoie123: Oh my gosh, yes! Exactly!
Kiren: Close… you were only 800% off though. :D JK! You are 25 percent correct!
PEETAMELLARKLOVER123: Well, Algebra isn't that bad… Sort of… We all don't want to go back to school. -.- Now, I have to wake up so much earlier. GAH.
Theoneforever: Yeah, it was mildly disturbing watching her laugh *cough cough, she snorts like a pig*… Thank you!
luv2read4reading: OH MY GOSH I JUST READ IT! IT IS SOO CUTE! Yay! Maxerica babies!
Dianastyles11: When I used the translator, it popped up as something I didn't understand! Don't worry, I do care about your reviews!
belledrummond2: I'd rather turn off autocorrect, but then I can't see if I spelt something wrong. Aww… Well, thank you!
Teal: Ya, wanted Maxerica to make up too… And thanks!
AddieMateo19: You are totally right! I recently reread he first few chapters, and my reaction was a HUGE facepalm. But don't worry! I am probably going to edit those, after I finish this story. I update every week for now on, because of school. And yes! I have read COHF and it was AMAZING! I totally ship it too! I have read the bonus epilogue and I was so happy when I heard about the Maxerica baby… And I recommend 'The One' by lilythemermaid. It is very good.
lovewords: America is going to play somewhat hard to get with Maxon in a way and Adam… Well, I'd better just stop here before I tell you the whole plot… ;)
alexham19: Well, about Adam and his closet, you'll have to wait! I can't tell you much, because then my sister will hold up a sign that says SPOILER ALERT!
Yup! That is all for today! Goodbye summer and hello school! Because of this, I may not update as frequently. :( But probably every week or so.
~ClaceMaxericaSizzy