Hi guys, sorry I haven't posted earlier but I have been so busy with school and other stuff but here I am with a new chapter. I'm gonna fast forward it to after the week at the palace because some people want more Ben. I hope you like it.
ILYSO (has anyone read the throne of glass series by Sarah J Mass. It's amazing!)
Chapter 13
AMERICA
The week went so fast. There were tea parties and usual parties all week. I don't think I've ever been so excited. Kriss had an amazing birthday and I feel bad for not getting her a present.
Maxon didn't approach me once after that little mistake but I did catch him looking at me a couple of times. Kriss didn't seem to expect anything and I was grateful for that. She could have my head for that kind of treason.
Speaking of Kriss, I hadn't realized how much I missed her. She is so bubbly and happy all the time. She wrote us all letters, but I haven't read mine yet. You can also see her love for Maxon radiating off her. She also tries to catch touches with him and seems so engaged when he talks. I was thinking how I would act if he chose me instead. I'd probably complain every time he talked about business or stuff I don't care about. I smirk at the idea.
I place the dishes in the sink to wash up when the phone rings. I quickly dry my hands while running to the handset.
"Hello," I say into the phone once I get to the phone.
"I'm outside your house," says a deep voice I don't recognize. A surge of panic shoots through me. I take the phone over to the window and peer outside. I see a dark figure outside. I almost drop the phone.
"What do you want," I squeak.
"Come outside," the voice says. Now I drop the phone. Whoever this creep was wanted me outside. There was no way in hell that would happen.
But if he really wanted to talk to me he could break in. I slowly walk towards the door. My hand shakes as I reach for the door handle but I get it open. I pop my head out first but see that no one is there. Maybe they left. I step out and onto the yard.
"Hello?" I whisper. I hear a rustling and turn to where the sound is coming from. My heart is beating faster than hummingbird's wings. I take another step. I'm about to call out again when a hand wraps around my mouth.
I try to pry the fingers off and scream at the same time.
"Shhh someone might think you're in danger," a very familiar voice says. I spin around getting his grasp and turn to see a smiling Ben Smith.
"Ben!" I say whacking him on the arm.
"What?" he asks.
"Don't do that," I say. He looks confused for a second.
"Do what?" For a second my heart stops and my hands drop. He doubles over in laughter and I whack him again.
"You-your-face," he says in between laughs. I scowl at him.
"It's not funny I was so scared," I say. He gets up but he is still laughing. "Are you going to apologize?"
He smiles and then bows. "I am very, truly sorry for the fear I have caused you," he says with a smirk. I hit him again. When he doesn't stop laughing I start to walk off. He grabs my arm and I jump slightly.
"Don't go America," he pleads all sobered up.
"And why can't I go?" I ask. He had some nerve coming her, scaring me, laughing about it and then asking me not to go.
"Cause," he says, "I want to take you to dinner."
"Sorry but I already had dinner," I say with venom in my voice. Obviously he doesn't get that I don't want to do anything with him because he persists.
"What about a movie?" he asks.
"Don't you get that I just want to stay home?" He smirks and then suggests another idea.
"Fine, we'll have to watch the movie here." I groan.
"Don't you get it I don't want to spend time with you," I say. His face drops a little but he covers it up.
"You don't even know me," he says softly.
"Exactly. I could be inviting a psycho killer in for all I know," I say softer this time.
"I just want to get to know you America. Is that a crime?" he says tears shining in his eyes. That softens me a little bit.
"Fine but I get to choose the movie," I say caving in.
"Yes sir," he says grinning from eye to eye.
"Come on in psycho killer," I say smirking.
I don't think I've ever laughed so much in my whole life. We end up watching a comedy movie and the funniest part was when would comment and be like: 'What the hell is wrong with that prick? He should just take the frigging pills and solve his spasm disorder,' or 'She is the ugliest thing I have ever seen in my whole entire life."
My stomach hurts by the end of the movie and Ben just smirks.
"That was the stupidest movie I have ever seen," he comments and I laugh.
"Stop-it-hurts," I try to say. He laughs along with me but I know he is just laughing at my flushed face and my ridiculous laugh.
Once the laughing dies down I take him to the door.
"Thank you Ben for making me do something with my worthless life," I say.
"You are very welcome," he says bowing. I whack him on the back. He protests but smirks at me.
"I'm serious it was fun," I say and it was.
"There is one thing that a prince charming must do at the end of saving his damsel in distress," he says. He is too quick for me to see when he quickly pecks me on the lips. I push him off as fast as possible. He is laughing and I can feel the heat coming to my cheeks.
"That was not funny," I complain pushing him out the door. "Get out!" I say to his laughing figure. He does and I slam the door shut on him.
BEN
I pretend to laugh until I get far away enough that she won't notice my laughing stopping. I kissed her. I smile at the thought that I got her defenses down. They are built so high that no one can get over them but I did for a few hours. I open the door to my car more than happy with my accomplishment.