Ch 8
As we glide down the Aisle I notice Maxon is the first one up there. He must have been the best man. I look around and realize I know absolutely no one here. I catch glimpse of the other Elite. Well lets just say Marlee is the only happy looking one.
When we reach the end of the aisle me and Theo separate. He does send me that handsome smile once more though. I watch the rest come up the aisle not paying much attention until Amanda and her father come down. She looks stunning and I can tell her soon-to-be husband thinks so too.
Throughout there vows I let out a few tears when I notice how happy they are. And I couldn't help but think 'this could be me someday soon' I instantly shook the thought away knowing there are still 4 other girls here, pawing for his heart.
"I know pronounce you Husband and Wife" I hear out of no where. Realizing I wasn't Paying attention I blush quickly thinking about how stupid I must look. Everyone begins clapping and I do too. Amanda and her husband-who's name I cannot remember for the life of me, and yes I know that's bad- run down the aisle together with huge smiles.
How cute. I notice somebody behind me give me a slight shove saying 'its your turn' what? Oh shit. I forgot I had to walk back down the aisle before everyone could leave. I mumble a quick thanks and run to meet Theo in the middle. We hook our arms through each others and he looks down at me and just shakes his head.
"What" I ask.
"Nothing, your just so cute when your forgetful" he answers back making me blush hard.
"Your even cuter when you blush" he says making me blush unimaginably worse.
"Thank you" I mumble quietly hiding my face.
He just chuckles as we reach the end of the aisle. "Well it was lovely meeting you Lady America, I must go congratulate my brother but I will be back, maybe to ask for a dance?" He says raising an eyebrow and smirking.
"Oh my god, your Prince Theo of France aren't you?" I say astounded I didn't realize sooner, and his brother just got married to my friend. "That's amazing" I whisper under my breath
"Yes it is, but Im nothing special, just a guy you know?" He says chuckling "oh and please call me Theo, Theo James" he says
"Of course Theo." I say "it's lovely to meet you"
"Ah yes it is, now I must be on my way, I will see you later for a dance?" He asks.
"Ya, sure of course!" I say before waving him away towards his brother.
Moments later I feel a Tap on my shoulder. I spin around to see none other than Josh.
"Oh hello Josh, I didn't see you there" i say, of course you didn't see him America he was behind you!
" ya, well I didn't expect you too." He says.
"Ya I figured" I say laughing
"I can't believe my little sister is already married" he says sighing. "Time flies"
"Ya it does." I say "how old are you guys anyways?" I ask honestly curious.
"Oh well, I'm 22 and she's the young age of 21" he says.
"Oh, only a year apart" I say
"Come on do I really look THAT old" he says and we both start laughing.
"No no I'm sorry." I say.
"It's ok so how was the wedding?" He asks "honestly you looked horrified."
"Damn Theo said I didn't, little liar" I mumble under my breath.
"What's that?"
"Oh nothing just planning revenge on Theo over there for saying I look fine"
"Theo? Ohhh Theo ok. Ya he's a tricky one sometimes" josh says
"Yea I can see that" I say giggling
"So are you going to sing tonight? At the reception?" He asks
"Oh I never really thought about it," I answer back "if I'm asked to, then of course."
"Then I shall tell them to ask" he says
"If I'm asked your playing back-up for me" I say not joking at all
"Of course, I'll always back you up."
"Thank you, I'm glad to have you as a friend"
"Same to you America," he says giving me a quick squeeze "I should go congratulate my sister, I'll see you later, ok?"
"Okay" I answer back softly.
Without even getting a moment to breathe I feel yet another tap on my shoulder. I sigh and turn around expecting May or something but are met with the chocolate brown eyes of Maxon.
"Oh hi there" I say.
"Hi" he answers back clearly happy his friends sister got married. "I saw you talking to my two friends and wanted to make sure you still had some time saved for me tonight"
"Oh, why Maxon your a bit too late" I say dramatically
"Oh no really?" He asks sounding seriously concerned then quickly tries to switch his face to make him seem like he's joking.
"Of course not!" I say playfully punching his shoulder, making him half smile "all I owe is a dance And a song" I say completing his smile.
"Yes then the rest of my night is yours" he answers pulling me in for a fight embrace.
"Yes after you dance with the rest of the girls," I answer not looking at him.
"Trust me it won't be long. I've seen the song list, I know the shortest songs" he says making me smile.
"Great" I answer before he pulls me In for a quick, sweet kiss.
"Let's get going" he says taking my hand and leading me towards the garden where the reception/party will be happening.
After a few hours between dancing with Theo, Josh, some other princes and a few quick ones with Maxon, the evening has gone by fairly quickly. Josh walks over to me,
"You ready to go?" He asks kindly
"Ya, just deciding what song I should sing, defintally something happy..." I trail off...what song do I know or have written that are happy? Then I think of one, one I wrote right when I was falling 'in love' with Aspen.
"I got one" I say suddenly "I'll sing love story."
"Oh but I don't know the music," I cut him off
"It's a good thing I brought it then isn't it?" I say smirking.
He just laughs and grabs my hand and leads me over to where the stage is.
"One sec, I'll be right back. I'm going to go introduce you" he says before walking onstage.
"Ladies, gentlemen, can I please have your attention" josh says his voice booming over the room from the microphone. The room goes silent as they listen to him.
"Thank you, I would like to introduce Lady America. I have requested she sing a song for the newly weds. I think you all agree with me, since you've heard her voice on the report" he says before ushering for me to come over. Which I do.
When I get up on stage it remains quiet. I look out over the crowd if people, there were atleast 500 people here in the garden. I wonder how they made it so big in so little Time. I take another quick glance before I see Maxon- smiling warmly.
"Uh, hi." I say lamely "I'm America and I'll be singing a song I wrote and are now dedicating to the lovely newly weds" I say pointing over at them
"Called Love Story...enjoy" I barely get out before the music starts playing. Everyone looks Around at each Other before grabbing partners and beginning to dance. It's no longer as quiet as it was before-thank god.
I hear the music hit a certain spot and I start singing.
" We were both young when I first saw you.
I close my eyes and the flashback starts:
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air.
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns.
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, "Hello, "
Little did I know...
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, "Please don't go"
And I said..."
The music picks up now
' "Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'Yes.'" '
I look around the room quickly to see Kriss talking to Maxon, who did not seem interested I all but more interested in me. I noticed now she's showing him something on her hand.
"So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes... escape this town for a little while.
Oh, oh.
'Cause you were Romeo – I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet."
But you were everything to me,
I was begging you, "Please don't go."
And I said...
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'Yes.'
Romeo, save me, they try to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult but it's real.
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess.
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'Yes.'" "
I see now Maxon must have told her to go away. I smile As I begin singing again.
"Oh, oh.
I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town.
And I said...
"Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting for you but you never come.
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think."
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...
"Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad – go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say, 'Yes.'"
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you..."
I finish out the song strongly and as soon as I'm done the crowd erupts in cheers. I spin around to see Josh, who was previously playing the guitar, and give him a tight squeeze.
"Thanks" I whisper in his ear.
Now people were yelling for us to continue so I gave Josh a look and we decided to play a few more songs for them. In between them I caught smiles from both Maxon and Theo.
After a few we decided to take a break and I went and danced with Maxon
"You were great" he whispered in my ear.
"Thanks" I whispered back
We just spun around each other for a while in comfortable silence. It was interrupted when someone taped our shoulders and we looked up to find none other than Theo smirking at us.
"Lady America, " he said "I believe you owe me a dance, you know just cause I'm drunk don't mean I don't remember" he said looking me dead in the eye
"Right now?" Me and Maxon both moaned.
"Yep she'll be right back your highness, I'll take good care of her" he said tugging me away.
"Thanks Theo, and hey didn't already dance with you?" I ask
"Oh really? I can't remember, must of had to much to drink " he said spinning me around the floor.
"Of course you don't remember that" i say.
"Ok I'm want to ask you a question." He said
"Ok knock yourself dead" I say being careful not to step on his feet.
"What's your favorite flower?" He asks. Oh that's random.
"Oh, um probably daisies" I answer.
"Lovely, how about animal?" He says. What's up with the random questions?
"Probably dogs. They look so cute from the few pictures I have seen of them."
"Ok what about color?" He asks. Ok why Does he want to know so bad?
" i thought you said a question" I say
"And you said knock yourself dead." He replies
"Whatever" I say jokingly.
"Well what is it?"
"Probably green or blue" I answer "why do you care so much?"
"Cause I want to get to know You better" he replies
"Ok" I say chuckling "id like to know you better, what's your favorite color?"
"Blue, like your eyes" he says without thinking. I blush slightly
"Or red like your blush" he jokes and I stick my tongue out at him.
"Honest" he says
For the next few minutes we spin Around the room asking each other questions and laughing at the answers. The music finally comes to a stop and the release each other and bow/curtesy to each other.
"Lovely knowing you better" Theo says
"Same to you, Theo" I say
"I'll see you around America" he says vanishing into the crowd. Something about him made her like him, he's so mysterious. But there's something she liked about Maxon more.
'Where is he?' She thought hoping to god not to find him with Kriss
As she spun around the room helplessly looking for Maxon and praying he runs into a wall or something.
"Oh what the?" I say
"Oh hello my dear. I was looking for you" a familiar voice says making her very happy suddenly.
"Same to you. Wanna know something" she says as her and Maxon begin to dance again, now feeling very happy,warm, and safe all at once.
"What would that be?" He asks eyeing her up
"Every time I run into you I think your a wall" I say
We both laugh and eventually dance the night away.
A/n
Told ya I would get you guys another chapter!
Thanks for the love and hope you enjoy this chapter and that's about it i think.
Oh wait! If I got any info on America wrong, I'm very sorry I tried my best (her fav. Flower, color etc.)
That's all
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!