Welcome back! I hope that there are still some readers out there! I'm so sorry for being late but the past few weeks have been complete chaos. As always, lovely reviews, I just thought you guys would be a bit more excited over the fact that they kissed! But I will be doing America's backstory in the outtakes. For those who wanted it. Thanks' for reading and enjoy!

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"Just please don't say you love me

'Cause I might not say it back

Doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that

There's no need to worry when you see just where we're at

Just please don't say you love me

'Cause I might not say it back" - Gabrielle Aplin

Time stood still as we continued to stand there. Just the two of us. In our own little bubble.

"I love you America," Maxon whispered. I held back a sob as thoughts whirled in my head.

This was so wrong.

But it felt so right.

He loves me.

I love him.

Easy.

Not.

Please don't say that.

Say that again.

"I-"

"Maxon! There you are! Finally! I've been looking everywhere. Get your hands off that girl and move it, you've got some letters to write. I'm warning you, you better stop slacking off or I'll have that girl suspended," Principal Schreave burst into the room, his face as red a fire truck. I felt Maxon's body stiffen and I sighed.

"Father, I'm busy," Maxon hissed through gritted teeth, his father simply smirked at his son's discomfort and snapped his fingers.

"No, you're not, that girl isn't worth any time. Now move. Or I will have her suspended."

Maxon sighed and placed a chaste kiss on my forehead, "I'm so sorry, I'll see you tomorrow morning at breakfast, ok?" I gave him a sympathetic smile.

"Don't apologize, I'll see you soon," Maxon smiled and left the room. I didn't know whether to be grateful to Principal Schreave or annoyed.

I flopped down on the bed and screamed into my pillow. Why can't I just be normal?

"Thank God they are serving pasta today! For a second I thought today was meatloaf day and I was like, "Oh no! I didn't pack any lunch..." whilst Marlee rambled off about her distaste of the canteen's food, I was deep in thought.

"America...America? America!" A pair of hands waving in front of my face broke my train of thought, "Jeez Ames, what happened yesterday?"

"What do you mean?" Marlee gave me a 'duh!' look and I smiled sheepishly.

"You know! Since when did you go off to La-la land?"

"Never been there. Anyways, continue."

As soon as we reached the lunch table, I sighed in relief. My ears were ringing and I felt genuine pity for Carter, he had the short end of the stick, having to listen to Marlee 24/7.

"Hey Darling," I shot Maxon and evil eye and he grinned. Smug bastard. "How was English?"

"As boring as ever..." I stopped talking, somebody was watching us. As subtly as I could, I turned my head slightly to right. A pair of cold, obsidian eyes met my gaze and I frowned.

"Hey, Max, who is that?" I whispered. Maxon frowned and followed the direction my eyes were looking in.

"That's Aiden Hale, he hates me," Maxon shrugged and continued to eat his lunch. My curiosity piqued and I continued to ask questions.

"Why?"

"I don't know! Maybe because I landed the role of sports captain instead of him. We've always been rivals."

I nodded and took a bite of my apple. This information just changed the entire game. Taking out my phone, I sent Georgia a quick text.

Look up Aiden Hale.

She replied instantly. Ok.

During the second half of lunch, my phone pinged and I jumped in shock.

Aiden Hale. Only Child. Single mother. Mother: Kylie Jordonaro. Father: Unknown. 19 years old. Charged with shoplifting, threat, and assault.

Georgia, change my next class and put me in the same class as him. Thanks.

On it. Your next class is History, Mr. Smith, room 451.

The bell rang and I jumped up, bolting to 451. My friends gave me weird looks but let's face it...I'm pretty damn weird. Aiden arrived before me. Fantastic.

Plopping my butt down next to him, I watched as he shuffled a little further away from me.

"Hi my name is America Singer," I said cheerfully, sticking my hand. He gave a disgusted snort and looked away. "Usually, when people stick out their hand, you're supposed to shake it."

Aiden rolled his eyes and gripped my hand tightly, "Aiden Hale, nice to meet you." He had a firm grip that's for sure. When I pulled my hand away, I could see the sure beginning of a bruise starting to form.

After a few unsuccessful attempts at striking small talk, Aiden got up, slammed his books on the table, and left. How rude!

The teacher stopped talking and watched as Aiden left the room.

"Mr. Hale! I don't remember saying class dismissed! Mr. Hale..."

"Don't worry Mr. Smith, I'll go after him," I quickly shoved my books into my bag and exited the room, just catching the sight of Aiden's red shirt disappearing around the corner.

"Hey! Aiden! Wait up!" This was giving the creeps. I placed a camera/ bobby pin in my hair and clicked record, this should film my every movement. The janitors closet was the only room at the end of the hallway. What was going on? Making sure my pocket knife was strapped to my thigh, I silently entered the room. Big mistake.

"Hello? Aiden? Is anybody-" Rough hands wrapped around my neck and I pushed up against a cold wall.

"America is it? Hi, I'm Aiden Hale. Maxon's probably told you a lot about me," Spots clouded my vision and I could barely breath, "I know exactly who you are, Agent America. I know why you were sent here. Let me tell you this, I want you gone by next week. I'd hate if anything...bad happened to Maxon. Maybe an accidental slip of poison in his food...or a stray arrow in archery. Get out of this school, or something WILL happen to dear Maxon. Got it?" He let go of me and I gasped for air. Sweet sweet air.

"I'll take this," snatching the bobby pin from my hair, he snapped in half, "can't leave any evidence." Then he was gone.

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