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Chapter 3:

I hugged May and said, "I'm really going to miss you."

"Me too, but you're coming in a 2 weeks to Carolina to interview the castes! Bring me some strawberry tarts okay?"

"You're right and I will. Stay safe and remember to be careful, we don't want the rebels to attack."

I then went to Kenna, James, and Astra.

"I wish you guys could stay longer," I said.

"As could we, but we have to get back to Carolina," Kenna said with a sad smile.

"Thank you for the wonderful stay," James said.

"No problem, anything for my sister's family. Could I hold Astra once more?"

"Of course," Kenna replied placing the little sleeping baby in my arms.

I admired her beauty. It was the first time I realized her gorgeous brown hair with natural highlights and her blue eyes that resembled Kenna's, May's, and mine.

I gave her back to my sister and went to where my mom, dad, and Gerad stood. I gave both my parents a tight squeeze.

"You're going to be a wonderful Princess honey," my mom said.

My dad held me for a really long time before letting go.

"Kitten? Keep smiling, okay?"

"Always dad, always."

The last goodbye was to Gerad. I lifted him up and squeezed him tightly.

"Eww stop it America!"

I laughed and set him down. "Fine, bye Gerad," I said giving him a high five.

They all got into the cars that would take them to the airport. They waved as they drove off.

"You going to miss them?" Maxon whispered in my ear.

I spun around to see him with a goofy grin.

"You scared me. Of course I'm going to miss them," I said exasperated.

He gave me a kiss on my forehead and asked, "I know honey. You okay with the photo shoot tomorrow."

I backed away from our embrace.

"Wait… what?"

"The photo shoot….. didn't anyone tell you?" Maxon replied with a questioning look.

"Nope, when, where, why?"

"Tomorrow morning, anywhere around the palace, and because your my darling," he answered with a smirk.

Suddenly I hear a small voice say, "Excuse me your majesties?"

The voice belonged to Lucy. "Yes Lucy."

"It was going to be a surprise for you tomorrow morning. That's why we didn't tell you."

"Oh," Maxon and I said together.

Maxon laughed nervously and said, "Pretend I didn't say any of that."

I elbowed him and replied to Lucy. "That's fine; do you guys have a dress made?"

Lucy perked up and said, "Yes, but you can't see it, it's a surprise!"

She ran off leaving me and Maxon.

"You do know that we will be leaving in a week to start Province visits, right?" Maxon asked.

"That I do and we're starting off in the town I visited in the Selection right?"

"We are and we have to do a speech together in all the provinces."

"Okay," I replied.

All the visits together would take 2 weeks and then we'd start picking out the council. Not to mention that we had to find a way to stop the rebels. This is exactly why we couldn't have children yet. It's dangerous, and busy. We wouldn't be able to give enough time for them. Maxon isn't even King yet, but I did hear some advisers talking about how it would happen in roughly a year. So many things to do…. such little time.

I stared at a spectacular, striking, mauve taupe colored dress. It was a slightly low back, halter dress with tight embellishments above the waist. It then went down with a slight, not very noticeable poof. It had a very long train that flowed behind. My makeup was slightly heavy, but looked absolutely flawless. With dewy foundation and light blush my skin looked perfect. My eyes were in a light gray/purple smoky eye with lots of mascara and eyelashes. I wore a light pink lip which was light and neutral. My hair was done in a voluminous side bun with small, fake, white flowers arranged. I wore my tiara and ring as well as diamond earrings, bracelet, and necklace.

I personally would love to do without a bunch of expensive jewelry, but since it's for a photo shoot it's apparently "necessary." I thanked my maids and walked out the room. My maid's said that I would first have to pose with Maxon and the rest of his family and then they'd take some natural shots.

I made my way to the room and walked in to many people running around. I was first greeted by the beautiful Queen who was wearing a lace, cream colored dress.

"Oh America, did you sleep well?"

"Yes your majesty, how about you?"

"Sweetie, you don't have to call me that here. You're practically my daughter!"

I gave a small smile and then I saw the photographer come over.

"Your highness's, we're ready to begin."

"Where's Maxon?" I ask.

"The Prince will come soon; we have to get the pictures of you and the Queen together first as well as some singles."

We walk over to the shooting area. They started positioning me and I heard many clicks. We had probably at least 100 pictures now.

Just like said, Maxon walked in a while after. He didn't see me, but I saw him. He dropped a rose on the floor and I ran to help him.

Both of us bent down at the same time and then looked up too.

"Whoa," he said stumbling back on his butt. I accidentally fell next to him causing us to be nearly on top of each other.

Then we heard a snap. Great now they have a picture. Maxon helped me up with a big goofy grin on his face.

"Who's the rose for?" I ask with a mischievous grin.

"A special girl I love. She happens to have gorgeous red hair and is the most beautiful girl in the world. She looks especially stunning today in her dress and jewelry."

"Oh I see, when are you planning on giving it to her?"

"Right now," he said handing me the rose. I looked down at the deep red beauty.

Snap Snap Snap

I sighed and smiled for the camera. Snap

"Perfect, absolutely perfect," the photograph said.

"I know right, I'm married to someone too perfect to be true." Maxon said.

I elbowed him.

Suddenly the King walked in.

"You all have exactly 36 minutes before my next meeting. Hurry up and take the pictures. Chaos erupted into the room. People were moving us around and shouting instructions.

Finally when the still shoot was done it was time for the naturals.

"Where do you want to go first?" Maxon asked.

"Gardens… to our bench."

"Okay" he said slipping his arm around my waist. We walked out the room with photographer trailing behind.

I got accustomed to the constant sound of pictures being taken so I didn't really mind. When we got out, I felt the warm air. We walked around for some time, holding hands and snuggling in each other's arms. We talked about random stuff to kill time.

Finally he asked, " Are you ready for the big picture?"

"What do you mean?"

"We obviously need a picture of a kiss!"

"Oh," I said blushing. Maxon put his hands on my back and mine cupped his face. I leaned up and kissed his face.

When we pulled apart the photographers were all clapping. Maxon pulled me into a hug and I closed my eyes. I had a feeling they had some really good shots.

"Do you want to pick the ones you want framed in our rooms?"

"Yeah, I wonder how they turned out," I replied to Maxon.

Me sat down as they started projecting a few.

"I love that one of you at the window," Maxon said.

We continued pointing the really ncie ones that were of me and Queen Amberly.

Suddenly a picture of when Maxon and I looked up at each other when the rose fell came on.

"That ones beautiful," Maxon exclaimed.

"It is," I replied.

A few pictures after was another beautiful one. This one was of me looking up at Maxon when he gave me the rose.

At the end we picked out our favorites.

Maxon picked a single of me and I picked a single of him. In both of our rooms would be a very big picture of Maxon and I kissing. We'd also have the rose pictures. Then there would be slightly small ones of the posed ones we took. The last big picture would be of Maxon and I hugging. They were all beautiful.

It was nice to enjoy this day we had with each other. I knew that in the next few weeks' life would be extremely busy. Wait…. Not weeks. Months, Years, my life would be constantly running. Who knows when we'll have children? Who knows when we'll be able to relax? From the moment the province visits start, I'm really going to be a Princess. I'm really going to be important to Ileá.

Yeah, who's excited to hear about what happens on the interviews with different castes? I hope you guys liked that Maxerica chapter. Also… 8 MORE DAYS TILL THE ONE COMES OUT. What do you guy's think is going to happen? I personally think…..

a)America is going to get hurt physically in a way.

b)When Maxon finds out about Aspen things are going to be rough between them.

c)The rebels are going to play a very big part.

d)She isn't going to take back what she said which is going to cause some serious drama.

e) Princess Daphne's coming to town *cues music* … get it like Santa Claus is coming to town… because their having a Christmas Ball… great I just shared my bad humor to all of you.

What do you guys think? Anyways please don't spoil anything for me and I won't spoil a thing for you! Whether Maxerica happens or not, this fan fiction will definitely continue! Love y'all bunches and review, favorite, and follow!