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Chapter 22:
Though I was still shaken from the Report last night, it was no excuse to skip out on a few of my new duties. One of which was spending an evening with Queen Amberly discussing a few minor wedding details. But I would not dare to share any with anyone else because it was to be our little secret.
"Am I not allowed to know?" May cried while she was braiding my hair.
I turned to look into her matching blue eyes. She was trying so hard to make me crumble on her puppy dog eyes, which only worked on Mom and Gerad, but I wasn't going to let her.
"Nope." I said shaking my head. "It's only for me to know."
"Only for you to know what?" someone asked from the doorway.
I turned my head slightly and saw Maxon leaning against my doorframe. He was very casual with his light blue shirt sleeves rolled up to his elbows and his tan cargo shorts. He's never been so relaxed during the evening.
"Again it's none of your concern." I smiled as he strode over to us.
"Should I leave?" May asked, meeting my eyes in the mirror.
"Hmmm." I said aloud. "What do you think my dear?"
He smiled at the endearment and kissed my cheek. "Well," he began placing his cheek against mine, "do you think she would like to stay?"
I watched the mischievous look pass through his eyes. "I believe you have a point." I said looking at May. "You don't mind do you?"
Her eyes twinkled. "Of course I do!" she exclaimed. "But how will I ever know what it's like when I'm cooped up all day?"
"We'll just have to celebrate." Maxon said. "With a ball."
I met his eyes in the mirror. "Are you sure?" I asked. "It seems an awful lot for a country that despises me."
"The only way to make friends is to be you." Maxon said. "Look what you did to me?"
I kissed his cheek. "Well then don't invite any handsome young princes and I'll be fine." I told him.
He smiled and kissed my lips. "Ew!" May squealed. "Let me leave first!"
I chuckled as she scurried out of the room. As soon as the door closed behind her I stood and snuggled into Maxon's arms. His arms came around in a comforting hug. "What's this for?" he asked.
"I'm sorry about last night." I told him. "It's just so much got to me that I didn't think about anything else."
He kissed the top of my head and rubbed a hand up and down my back. "It's alright. I honestly didn't think they'd react like that. Didn't they like you earlier?" he said.
I pulled back to look into his eyes. He looked down on me with a confused expression and I couldn't help but giggle. "What's so funny?" he asked, his expression growing even more confused. I tried covering my mouth but the giggles escaped. "America Singer!" he exclaimed. "What is so funny?"
I just couldn't help it. I burst out laughing and pulled away from him so I could lean against the wall. "Oh,oh Maxon!" I said between breaths.
He placed both hands against the wall on either side of me. I turned so my back was against the wall and met his eyes. But still the giggles escaped my mouth.
"You leave me no choice." he said softly.
He leaned in swiftly, before I could move away, and kissed me. Though I struggled against him he pushed his body against mine so I was pressed against the wall. Yet still the giggles escaped my mouth. It seemed impossible but somehow I couldn't stop laughing. Then I heard him finally chuckle. He leaned back maybe a centimeter and looked into my eyes. "Okay really!" he whispered. "What is so funny?"
I didn't say anything but let our breaths intertwine with one another. We stayed like that for a moment, staring into each other's eyes. Then I gave up and sighed. My lips brushed his slightly and he bit my bottom lip softly. I pulled back slightly, teasing him, and he groaned and brought his lips down on mine hard. My hands traced the muscles on his chest, which were hidden beneath his blue shirt. He placed a hand on my neck and tilted my head so he could kiss me better. I melted into him and wrapped my arms around his neck.
Someone cleared their throat and we immediately pulled apart. The King stood in the doorway with a disgusted look on his face. "I'd thought you'd be in here." he said neutrally. "We still have a plane to catch, son."
I quickly glanced up at him. "Oh!" I said. "You're leaving."
He sighed. "I came to tell you." he said. "But got a little…distracted."
I felt a blush spread my cheeks. "Where are you going?" I asked him.
"Don't worry about it." he said kissing me one more time. "I'll be back soon."
"Well thanks for ruining that." I mumbled to my Father when I was in the hall.
"I saw the look in your eye." he said. "Couldn't let it get too far."
To be honest I did have a slightly thought about something along those lines. I hate it when he's right.
"Are you packed?" he asked when we reached my room.
I nodded. "I finished before going to see her." I said.
"Good." he said. "The car leaves in five minutes."
Sure enough we left exactly on time. Everyone came to see us off and I watched America's face all the way until she was out of sight. She seemed a little upset of my departure, almost as upset as my Mother. I'd see her soon though…hopefully.