Ch. 9

Ok I forgot last chapters to add it was my twins Idea to add in Theo also all rights to the nam Theo James goes to Veronica Roth.

After spending a night of dancing , I finally put an end to it.

"God Maxon how do you do this all the time?" I say taking a seat and taking my shoes off. My feet felt like they were on fire.

"Usually I don't, I was just dancing with you. I'm surprised you lasted so long" he says chuckling

"Yea I am too" I say Moaning. "You know I'm not much for dancing

But for you I did" I say moaning more

"And I'm glad you did" he says.

"Me too" I say

Suddenly we hear shrieks.

"What the?" Maxon says only to be cut of by Theo

"You guys might want to duck!" He's screams pulling us under a table.

"What did you do?" I ask.

"Ah not much took the wine bottles, shook em up put them and set them on fire" he says casually.

"WHAT?" We both shout at him. Suddenly there's another loud pop. And wine goes flying everywhere.

All Theo does is laugh.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" I shout.

"Poor Amanda!" Maxon sighs.

"Well we're lucky they ran out of here an hour ago, now aren't we" he says laughing when there's another loud pop. Now we hear even more screaming and cussing.

"Theo! Your gonna pay for that you know" Maxon says over the screaming.

"So I assumed" he answers.

After about 10 more minutes of this, everyone is out of the garden and I assume now in the ballroom.

"Theo I can't believe you!" I say when I get out from under the table I see all the broken glass and everything is soaked! "Someone could've gotten seriously hurt!" I say and all he does is chuckle.

"Yea I guess" he says "well I should probably go run and hide, see you two later" he says giving us a wink and running off but before leaving grabbing a freshly opened beer.

"Well now that's that over with..." I say. "I assume I should get to bed."

"Ya, maybe" he says sighing "or maybe we could dance once more?" He asks.

I let out I little laugh. "Oh Maxon I assume I can't say no?"

"Yes you can, but I'd prefer if you didn't" he a answers and takes me in his arms. We spin around the room listening to the many beautiful sounds of the garden. After what I've known has been long enough for one dance I try to stop us but he holds me tight and looks at me deeply with his gorgeous brown eyes.

'Maxon' I whine

"Is it that bad" he asks mockingly

"No" I say

'Then what's the problem?' He chuckles.

'I don't know about you' I laugh

"I'm sorry" he says spinning me a little quicker. I'm about to answer when I hear a rumbling and feel something wet hit my forehead. No not rain... I think. And of course it starts down pouring.

"Oh my god" I shriek as the ran picks up,we stop dancing and just hold each other there looking up at rain, neither one of us wanting our night to end.

I know it has to eventually because I'm beginning to shiver as I feel the ran drip down my back from my hair. I look over at Maxon seeing him watching me.

"We should probably get inside" I whisper, My teeth chattering.

"Ya maybe" he says, I can see his breath. God the temperature dropped quick. "But before we do..." He says not finishing his sentence and pulling me in tighter and kissing me. Suddenly I'm no longer cold and can feel heat just running through my body. We stand there kissing with it getting more and more passionate by the minute.

We finally break lose to take a breath. Our noises and inches apart and we both stand there in the pouring rain looking into each others eyes.

"I love you America" I hear Maxon mumble. I must have litten up like a Christmas tree cause he smiles at me. 'Wow Maxon really loves me' i think to my self.

"Maxon, I-I, damn it's cold out" I say he just looks at me laughing.

"What were you going to say love?" He asks looking me desperately in the eye.

"Oh ya right, I love you too" I say. I spit it out so quickly I honestly can't believe I said it.

"That's great" he says pulling me into another passionate kiss. He pulls away a little sooner than I'd like and says

"America I think we should get you back inside, your lips are turning blue" he chuckles.

"Ya, that might be good" I say. "Besides your hair is getting in the way of your eyes now" I say trying to swipe some of it back into place he just laughs and pulls me inside.

When we get to my room I notice a new guard outside my door. Thank god knowing Aspen is here he won't be assigning him to my door anytime soon. I think to myself thankfully. But as we get closer I notice the piercing green eyes and that face that haunts me every time i think about my home. It's Aspen.

I must've stopped short in my step because Maxon grabs my arm and asks if I'm ok.

I just pull him into my room and ask him the question burning in my head at this very moment.

"Why the hell is Aspen outside my door?" I ask trying to keep my cool.

"Oh no is it going to bother you that much?" He asks looking honestly worried.

"I'm sorry Maxon, but yes every time I look at him it's just a constant reminder of what went wrong." I say.

"I'm sorry, I just put him there because right now I ensure him the most with your safety. America I know for a fact that if something came to harm you he'd be in here in a flash ready to help, when I can't" he says his face full of sorrow.

"Well I didn't think of it that way" I say looking at the giant puddle of water I've made from Standing in my wet clothes.

"Yes that's only reason why, and trust my feelings and your feelings enough to know nothing is going to happen between the two of you." He says

"Oh Maxon I ensure nothing is going to happen" I say squeezing his shoulder.

"Good, I'm glad your not mad about my decisions" he says looking me in the eye

"No, of course not, I'm glad you told me why though, before you know I blew up" I say making us both laugh lightly.

"Well, my dear we both should best go get changed before we catch colds" he says before placing a light kiss on my lips and walking over to the doors

"Oh wait Maxon, there's one thing I need to say!"

"Yes what would that be?" He asks

"I'm not your dear" I say making him smirk.

"Of course darling. " he says before walking completely out the door.

I quickly prepare myself for bed not realizing how cold I was until know. I quickly run to my bathroom and change into a surprisingly very warm nightgown. I then grab a towel and pat my hair dry.

As I'm making my way over to my bed a cough quite harshly. I'm suprised. 'Oh no I am not getting sick' I tell myself. But I feel another come after another and I'm no longer sure.

I eventually fall into a restless sleep and are awaken by my alarmed maids.

"Dear you have a very high fever!" Anne says.

"Your nose is stuffed also" a worried Lucy says.

'Joy I am sick.' I think to myself.

"Should we take her to the hospital wing?" One asks I'm not sure which though.

"No please no" I say coughing my god what is up? Stupid weather last night did me in. Well I guess that's what I get.

"Are you sure?" Mary asks.

"Yep" I say "I'll be fine" I answer

"We talked to Syliva." Lucy starts. "She says you can take the day to your self" Anne finishes. Score! This is great. Well not really cause I'm sick and stuff. But still.

"That's great!" I say trying not to sound 100% miserable.

'Yes it is" a soft voice says. It sounded almost like a male. 'Damn. I must really be sick' I think to myself. Wondering which maid had said it. They all just sit there giggling and point towards the door. I look over and see none other than Theo.

"Oh hi" I mumble out weakly.

"You look miserable" he says walking over.

"Thanks for noticing" I mumble.

"Ya your welcome, what happened? Did you stay outside in the cold for too long?" He asks.

"How'd you know" I say looking up at him.

"Wild guest" he says smirking.

"Yea, so I doubt your coming to breakfast correct?" He says sitting at the end if my bed.

"Yea I'm not going, unless I want to get everyone sick." I say

"That'd be funny" he says chuckling.

"Ya like that stunt you pulled last night!" I say accusingly

"Shhh!" He says "no one knows it was me! They thought it was a mere accident!" He says putting a finger up to his mouth.

"Are you serious?" I ask laughing to myself "now if that were me who did it, the king want my head." I say making us both laugh.

"True probably" he says.

"What do you mean?" I ask

"I mean just what you said about the king. Come on its obvious he doesn't like you! But let me tell to Maxon sure does!" He says laughing

"Mmhmm" I say looking at my 'chipped' nails "you probably should get going, thanks for coming!"

"Damn it your right. And your welcome, I'll see you later?" He says jumping up.

"Yea of course your welcome back any time!" I say as he runs out the door.

My maids eventually come back and get me ready lightly. Even though I'm sick I want to look good.

They put almost no makeup on me just mascara. We tie my hair Into a loose ponytail which Hangs freely down my Back. They also let a few strands fall free letting them shape my face.

They dress me in my skinny jeans and a light pink, low-cut, light weight t-shirt and combat boots. As I look in the mirror I feel like my old self again-in a good way. I decide to go lay down on my bed and take a light nap.

When I awake I keep myself entertained by writing music and playing cards with my maids. God who thought being sick could be fun? Around 4:30 there's a light knock on my door, I walk over carelessly expecting my mom or may but instead when I open the door I find Maxon, he looks like he's in complete pain.

My maids quickly shoo out and left alone with Maxon. As I lead him over to my bed I can already tell by the way he's using me for support and the way he's groaning every time his back moves funny.

His father has whipped him again. 'That son of a bitch' I think to myself.

I notice Maxon hadn't said a word yet. He must know I know already. He gives me a slight smile- and I can tell it was hard to do through the unimaginable pain he's going through right now.

He's about to open his mouth to say something when I loud siren goes off.

'Oh no. Not again, not now' I think.

The rebels are back.

A/n

Hi guys!

Sorry to be posting so late again! I hope you enjoy this chapter though!

Also sorry about the gushy maxerica part! I loved it but some of you may not of! Any who how many guys are in America's life right now? Maxon, josh, Theo, and now Aspen again. Wow America. Even though some are still just friends (maybe) lol.

It's going to get so confusing. Oh and sorry for the small cliffhanger!

Enjoy reading and have fun

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!