Ch. 6

A/n

Just some quick notes before you read this. I changed (for all of you who have already read ch.5) to Josh who gets to America first. Sorry for any inconvenience. But trust me, it'll work out better this way.

Anyways enjoy!

Maxon's POV

I'm half way to my room, thinking about what the guard said. 'What on Earth could they be looking for?' I think to myself. Then I hear it, a scream-it sends shivers down my spin. I must be hearing things since I'm still a little hungover. I stops then when I hear it again, a blood curdling scream, only to realize its America screaming.

I instantly turning on my heal and run back the way I came. Only to be stopped by a guard.

"Your highness the king wants to see you to discuss important matters with you"

"Tell my father he can wait" I scream at him trying to get around him.

"He says it's very urgent! Sir I was told to take you to him no matter what it takes" the guard says.

"Ya well I'm not going, not now!" I say before using America's trick and kicking him in the groin. When he falls to the floor in pain I run as fast as I can, knowing he just wasted precious minutes.

When I arrive I see America huddle on the floor breathing heavily. I assume she's having a panic attack. It only makes matters worse when I see Josh beside her trying to comfort her. 'What the hell josh? That's my job' I think running over.

"No! No! No!" America screams into his chest!

"America, darling calm down its ok I'm here, it's ok" he whispers to her.

All America does is scream and claw at his chest.

"America..." I say gently sitting kneeling down next to her.

All she does is scream louder and start breathing even more heavier.

"America please you need to calm down." I hear Josh whisper In her ear like they didn't even notice me.

"Josh, I want Maxon" she says in between labored breaths.

"Really, ok he's right here" he says looking at me. I see a look of almost jealousy wash over his eyes before he spins her around so she can look at me.

"America my dear" I say, realizing I called her ' my dear ' I mentally scold myself.

She doesn't say a word she just hugs me tightly, while sobbing.

"Love, can you tell me what's wrong?" I ask while stroking her long hair.

All she does is point towards her door. I look at her confused, then to josh but all he does is nod his head towards the door.

I stand up leaving America's side and cautiously make my way over to her room.

I nearly faint at the horrific sight. Everything is ruined, torn to pieces and smashed. But what freaks me out the most is the words on her wall...

We're coming.

"America," I say running over to her and hugging her tightly. "I'm not going to let anyone hurt you" I say gently to her. All she does is cry.

"I-I'm so s-scared" Is all she manages out. Why where the rebels only targeting her right now? I think silently.

We sit there for a while just embracing each other.

"Maxon" she say after a while. Thank god she's finally calmed down.

"Yes darling?" I ask

"Thank you" she whispers

"Of course, come here let's go" I say grabbing her arm. As I walk her towards my room I can feel her tremble slightly here and there.

We finally reach my room and I open the door and let her in first.

"Why don't you stay here with me, until they fix up your room again" I say letting her look around quickly.

"Are you s-sure?" She says still slightly scared.

"Of course, it won't be long trust me" I say reassuringly.

"Thank you Maxon" she say again.

"America you know I'd do anything for you." I say seeing her begin to relax a little more.

"I hope so" she says jokingly.

"Yes, your maids should be here soon" I say

"Ok good. I'd like to get cleaned up" she says.

"Haha, i have to admit you look quite ravishing like that" I say making her roll her eyes and giggle. We sit there staring at each other in silence for a while before she glances around my room and I see her jaw drop.

"What?" I ask curious as to what's made her so shocked.

"Your walls" she says before walking over to my walls covered in pictures. I can't believe she just noticed.

"Do you like it?" I ask.

"No" she says with no emotion. What? "Oh" I say silently to myself.

"I don't like it," can she please stop rubbing it in? "I love it" oh well that makes this even better.

"I'm glad" I say feeling a light blush covering my face.

"Yes it's, it's just so amazing!" She says examining a few of them.

"Well maybe I'll put one in your room" I say before silently reaching over and grabbing my camera. I walk behind her a bit, I want to catch her looking over the pictures.

When I reach my desired spot a quickly snap a photo.

"Maxon!" She shrieks. I let out a laugh.

" what? I just wanted to catch the moment!" I say

"Yea, whatever" she mumbles.

"Smile!" I say before taking another picture.

"Maxon..." She pouts.

"Fine, fine I'm done" I say setting down my camera while snickering.

"Thank you" she says stiffly

"Mmhmm" I say looking over the photos I got, she looks absolutely adorable in them.

"You know you look very cute in these? Right?" I say not getting ANOTHER eye roll.

"I'm so sure" she mumbles and I see she's back to looking over the photos.

"Ya, you know I like it better when we're not fighting" I say suddenly.

"I do too, but I can't help it, sometimes you gotta help yourself." She says obviously meaning when Kriss had me pinned against the wall, and how hurt she was.

"Listen, that wasn't my fault..." She cuts me off, what is her problem with cutting me off lately I wonder to myself while smirking.

"Ya I believe you and it just fighting with you is like, it's like" she pauses like shes trying to find the correct words to use "it's like trying to solve a crossword puzzle and realizing there's no right answer" she answers finally

That's pretty true. I don't know how she comes up with these things. God she's so creative.

"Thats what it's like" she says again.

"Yes that is" I answer.

"Glad you agree" she snickers.

And with that I walk over and place my arms around her hips and my chin lightly on the top of her head. I feel her tense up but automatically un-tense.

"So what are you looking at?" I ask

"Your photos." She says.

"Obviously." I say back making her laugh. It's nice to make her feel a little happy even when she's so scared about these damn rebels.

"Yea a really good photographer." She whispers.

"Thanks" I whisper back.

We stand there in silence for a while till we here a knock on the door and her maids come walking In.

"Oh gosh, we're sorry!" They say nearly at the same time.

They get flustered so easily.

"It's ok I was just leaving," I say walking away from America. I bow to them before saying "ladies" and walking out. I see the blush fly across there faces and laugh to myself as I leave.

America's POV

"Hi" I say weakly to my maids feeling cold now that Maxon is gone.

"Sorry to intrude on you two" Lucy nearly laughs out.

"It's ok" I say before we both burst out in laughter.

"LUCY" Anne says trying to stay calm

"What Anne? You can't laugh either?" I ask making me and Lucy laugh harder and I see Mary trying not to laugh too.

"Not when we have a job to do. Lucy go fix the poor girl a bath and try to calm yourself down" Anne nearly snarls.

"Yes mam" Lucy says running off.

When I finish my warm bath. My maids decide to take an easy on me and apply the bare minimum of make up. Only mascara and a very light pink shade on my lips are applied.

They do my hair in a Simply but beautiful braid. They then put me in a simple day dress- a light pink dress that has three quarter length sleeves and goes Down to right above my knees. The sleeves are made of delicate lace and the rest of my dress is just a simple fabric. They put me in nude colored heels also.

"Thanks girls you did amazing, yet again" I say breathlessly.

"Of course Lady America" they say.

"I think I'm going to go and try and eat some breakfast, I'll see you girls tonight" I say walking out of Maxon's room and down to the dining hall.

When I walk in I'm glad to see I'm not the last one, but certainly not the first. I see yet again Maxon and His father are having another heated debate. 'Oh joy. I can't deal with this right now' I think before taking my seat next to Marlee and Elise.

"I heard what happened! Are you ok?" Marlee says clearly worried.

"Yes Marlee, Im fine" i say instantly making her worried look fade into a kind smile.

"Good" she says and I smile back at her. I'm glad I have a friend like her here.

Me and Marlee talk all throughout breakfast including in Elise here and there. Not to my surprise I barley ate anything. We're interrupted from our conversation when King Clarkson stands and instead of storming out he makes an announcement.

"Well we all now Lovely Princess Amanda of England is engaged to be married very soon." He says making us all nod.

"Well her wedding is coming up soon and since she loves the outdoors and gardens she'd love to have her wedding in the gardens of Illea, since they have none like ours at there home. Since they have also not mention signed a treaty we'd be more than happy to hold your wedding here in Illea." He finally finishes.

Wow I can't believe someone loves the gardens as much as I do. This is going to be great.

After breakfast in the womens room I find out Natalie was sent home earlier this morning. Finally this competition is winding down.

"Lady America," I hear breaking me free from my thoughts.

"Princess Amanda has requested to see you," the maid finishes.

"Oh ok tell him I'm coming" I say walking out of the women's room and getting weird looks from Kriss and Celeste.

I walk out into the gardens to find princess Amanda waiting for me.

Amanda has golden blonde hair tha goes just below her shoulders. She has a tall and lean frame. She has to be in her early 20s

"Your highness" I say curtsying.

"Hello Lady America " she says back standing up "feeling better?" She asks. How does everyone know? I think.

"Good thanks for asking" I say "what did you want to see me for?" I ask

"Oh just a question I have" she says.

"Oh ok" I say as we begin walking around the gardens in silence for a little while after that.

"I wanted to know..." She pauses looking me straight in the eye. "If you wanted to be a bridesmaid in my wedding." She finishes

"Oh my gosh? Really? Of course! yes!" I squeak and squeal while literally jumping up,and down

"Calm down America. " she says laughing.

"Thank you Amanda" I say hugging her. Then suddenly realizing the mistake I just made.

"Oh no I'm sorry" I say calming down and looking down while straightening out my dress.

"It's okay America, so I'm guessing you will be?" She asks

"Yes!" I say excitedly.

"Good, I know this is short notice but I hope you don't mind...' She says

"Of course I don't, when is your wedding anyways?" I ask

"2 weeks. Not a lot of time to get things done but we're starting right now and moving as quickly as possible." She says sighing "I hope we can pull it off"

"I'm sure you will" I say placing a hand on her shoulder and giving it a squeeze and a reassuring smile.

"I sure hope so" she says and we both giggle.

We walkaround the gardens and talk And giggle for the rest of the day. We were in the middle of a conversation when we were interrupted by a male voice.

"Sorry to intrude but I've been looking for Lady America every where, know where I can find her?" The voice says.

" nope" we both say before breaking into giggles. Gosh, Amanda is beginning to feel a sister.

"Are you sure?" The voice says only for us to realize its Maxon.

"Positive" I answer.

"Really? Cause you sure look like her," he says.

"Really? I don't see it. Hmm." Amanda says making us giggle harder. Why we were teasing Maxon I don't know but it was sure lightening my mood even more.

"Oh please ladies tell me if you see her. Lady Marlee told me she's been out here all day" he says. Of course Marlee would give me away.

"Sorry" we both say. "She's busy discussing important matters right now" Amanda finishes.

"Oh well guess I'll show her her new and improved room tomorrow" he says while sighing dramatically. Me and Amanda both shoot straight up, wide eyed and look at him.

"Really?" I say. Of course they finished it why wouldn't they have? I look up and notice it's dark out. "By the way what time is it?" I say

"Oh now you're interested. And about 8:30" holy cow me and Amanda have been goofing off for nearly 10 hours!

"Wow. Seriously?" I ask.

"Yes now would you like to go see?" He asks impatiently.

"Well Amanda guess our talking marathon is getting cut short, see you tomorrow?" I say while standing up

"Of course and no problem, I'm seeing your new room no matter what" she says laughing and waving before making her way back to the palace.

Me and Maxon make it back finally too. He leads me up the stairs to my room and closes my eyes when we get outside my door.

"Ok 1...2..." He drags the 2 out for a long time.

"Come on I want to see" I whine

"3!" He says opening the door leaving me shocked.

"Oh. My. God." I say.

Everything is different so nothing can remind me of my old room. The walls are a light blue and there is a long dresser next to my full length mirror in the corner. There is also a fresh new piano and guitar in the other corner.

"Thank you so much' I say hugging him

"Of course" he says "but there's one more thing..." He says spinning me around.

And Im shocked and in love because on the wall that once said 'we're coming' Is now covered with a beautiful heart college made out of photos.

"Maxon..." I breathe "I love it"

"I thought you would." He said kissing my head.

A/n

So sorry I updated so late! I'll try to get it up sooner tomorrow!

Anyways this story is about to get crazy lol you better hold on.

I can't wait to write the rest of my ideas for you guys! Anyways thanks again for the love! Sorry if there are any spelling or grammar errors (which I'm sure there are) I typed this out very late.

Enjoy!

Bye.

~Brooke~

DISCLAIMER:all rights go to Kiera Cass for writing and owning the selection trilogy and to Taylor Swift for the songs/quotes I use!