The One snippets: Maxon's POV

The Choosing Ceremony

Maxons POV

Why did America have to cheat on me with that dumb guard Aspen or whatever his name was. I thought she loved me. When I saw her with him, it was like a bullet went straight through my heart. I decided to quit staring at her because I was just like a kid staring into a candy store knowing that he will never get the chocolate that he desires. "Maxon! Are you excited for our wedding?" Kriss asked. I honestly never thought that I would be having a wedding with someone other than America. "Yes," I said as happily as I could. I wasn't positive that I meant it though. Maybe I should give America another chance. I turned to her and saw her looking at that guard. I felt my heart drop and a pang of jealousy set in. Of course she'd be looking at him.

"Arranging a time to meet later?" I asked. I knew I'd regret the answer. She obviously loved him. "No," she said simply. I wanted to believe that. I decided to try and conceal my feeling. I don't want her to know how I actually felt. I heard my fathers words in my head. "Don't waste your love on someone as stupid and dumb as America. She doesn't deserve you or the crown. She deserves to be in New Asia."

How stupid I was then. "Not like it matters anyway. You'll be going home later. When Kriss's family comes to celebrate her winnings, yours will come to take you home and mourn over your loss. The loser tends to get dramatic, so we will make it quick." I hated how my words sounded. I really did, but she needed to see I "didn't" love her anymore.

She looked like she was about to cry. Then, I remembered the house and the letters. "You can keep the house," I said "it's already been paid for. But I'd like my letters back though." I didn't want her to know/think I still loved her. "I read them," she said, "I loved them." She really looked like she still loved me. I wanted to believe her, but I couldn't. She needed a smile.
I didn't want all of Illèa to know that she'd lost.

"Put on a smile," I commanded. I hated sounding harsh. If only I could trust her...
I looked at her and she had a weak smile. She looked dreadful. "That'll do," I said "now don't take that off until after the announcement."
I took of a step further. "I'll be happy when your gone."
What did I just do?
I then turned to Kriss. I sighed. I knew that i'd never be as happy with her like I am with America. Kriss is pretty. America, she's just flawless and beautiful and gorgeous. Breathtaking even. But, she cheated on me!
I heard a gunshot and scream. Everything was a mad rush until there was a rebel guard standing in front of me pointing his gun at me. I looked over to America. Was it really worth getting shot? Never seeing her again? Then, as if he saw America and I's interaction, he then pointed the gun ever so slightly to the right and fired.
No.
I wasn't going to let America die for me. So, I jumped in front of her in just enough time. The bullet tore through my clothing and flesh. Leaving the skin hanging and dripping with blood. I then slid under the table. A bullet wound may be one thing, but losing America forever? That's a whole other thing. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I lost her. I am going to propose to her if we survive this attack. I was breathing heavily, I didn't know if I was going to make it. All of a sudden I heard a gasp. Oh no. America is dead! It's all my fault!

"Maxon!" America cried. I sighed of relief. She was still with me! "Oh I am so sorry Maxon." Whatever did she have to apologize about? "No I should be apologizing! I was the one about to ruin both of our lives."
I ran my fingers up to her hair, even though I was weak from the amount of blood I was loosing. I gave a weak pull and she knew what I wanted. She leaned down to kiss me. She pulled back too soon and started apologizing again. Then she let out a scream when a guard came under the table with us. It took me a minute to register that it was Aspen.

"Your majesty, Lady Kriss is in a safe room. It's now your turn." I knew he was only doing his job, but I still hated him. I looked over to America. She needed to be safe. "No," I said, "America goes first"
"But your majesty" I then reached up and grabbed his collar with as much power as I could muster, "SHE LIVES," I hissed "DO YOU HEAR ME? SHE LIVES." Then, I pushed him back.
"Understood your majesty." He then turned to America, "Mer, time to go."

I cringed at his pet name for her.
"NO! I WON'T LEAVE HIM! I WON'T!" America was screaming. I don't understand how she can love me even though I caused her much pain. I am definitely making her my queen if we survive. I gave her a weak squeeze at the hand. "Be happy," I said and letting her go and possibly never seeing her again.

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Hello everyone! Sorry that I haven't posted lately! I was busy with acting and performing and homework that I didn't get time to work on this. I worked on this on the plane last night. Love you all!!!
-Avery

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