The party!

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No Maxon cannot die. I need him! The rebel and Maxon haven't seen me or Griffin yet. I go to run but Griffin grabs my arm stopping me. "Stay still, " he instructs. He raises his gun and fires. The rebel is dead. Maxon looking quite startled looks in our direction. I run at full speed into his arms. "I'm so glad you are okay, " I breath. "America how aren't you in the safe room?" he asks. "I was for a few minutes, " I say. "Griffin you are supposed to keep her in there, " Maxon says. The rebel alarm turns off so I guess the attack is over. "Have you met her!?" Griffin asks. "Good point, " Maxon says. "Aspen and I both tried to keep her. She really is too stubborn for her own good!" Griffin says. I roll my eyes and we all laugh. "I think I might have to clean up before the report, " I laugh. I'm barefoot, my hairs a mess, and I have tear stains on my face. "You might, " Maxon says. Officer Tanner comes over and asks, "Your highness there aren't any more rebels would you like us to open the safe rooms now?" "Yes please do so, " Maxon says. So the report goes well and we all go to sleep. The Legers start their new jobs here tomorrow. Until I become a princess Celia and Kamber are working with their mother.
The next morning...
So today is Maxon and I's engagement party! I cannot wait. I jump out of bed and run into my secret closet to pick something to wear. Of course, my maids are going to help me! Ok, I'm freaking out I have no idea what to wear. I'm still in my cute white top and brown pajama bottoms but I go running to Maxon's room. I knock on the door and he answers. "Maxon!" "Is everything okay America?" "No, I don't know what to wear to this type of thing!!!" "Oh my gosh, that's all?" "What?" "I thought something bad had happened." "America you will look beautiful in anything you wear but if you want an opinion ask my mother. She has gone through this you know." "I'm in my pajamas Maxon!" He laughs. "You really think that she'll never see you in your pajamas America?" I huff. "Well, where would she be?" "Probably in her room or the women's room." "Maxon I can't go to her room by myself!" "Alright Alright let's go to her room." "Thank you!" Maxon knocks on her door and one of her maids answers the door. Queen Amberly's comes to the door. "Hello what can I help you with?" she asks. "I'm so sorry to disturb you but I don't know what to wear to these types of things, " I say. "Oh, darling you are no disturbance whatsoever. Anyways, the past 3 soon to be princesses have worn blush. It's kind of a tradition. You don't have to continue it if you don't want to. I personally wish I had enough guts to break the tradition. Start your own dear." "Thank you." Maxon and I start walking to my room and I ask, "Maxon what am I supposed to do?! Blend in and wear the blush or stand out and break tradition?!" "Blush is the safer option but you heard my mother. She wishes she hadn't worn that." "Will it start a riot or an attack?!" "No, darling. Everything will be fine." "Are you sure I don't have to wear blush?" "I'm sure sweetie." I nod and walk into my closet while Maxon waits in my bedroom.

So my maids help me pick out this beautiful blue dress

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So my maids help me pick out this beautiful blue dress. I'm really worried about showing up in a dress that isn't blush. My maids do my hair and makeup and I walk into my bedroom. "I was right," Maxon says. "About what?" "You look beautiful." "And you your highness are quite handsome." He's sitting on the bench in front of my bed. I walk over to him and kiss him. "I love you, " I say. "I love you too my dear." "Don't even start, " I warn.
After the party...
Maxon and I start walking down the hall towards our bedrooms. We'll get to min first obviously since I'm still on the same floor has the old selection rooms. We run into King Clarkson and Queen Amberly. "Hello, " I greet. "Why are you wearing that!" Clarkson asks. "Its what we picked out." "You are supposed to be wearing pink! You broke a tradition! Someone save us when you become queen! Why aren't you wearing pink?!" "Because pink isn't my thing and I don't do boring traditions!" I snap back. "Clarkson-" Amberly starts before he silences her. "You missy are a rule breaker. The kingdom will crumble when you are in charge!" he yells. "Hey! It was Maxon and I's party, not yours! When it was yours you got to choose what you wore don't tell me what I can and cannot wear!" I say staring fiercely at him. "Do not talk to me that way. You are nothing more than a child. A five who managed to brainwash my son into falling in love with her just so she could have a better life!" he yells. Ok, that stung. "Father! Do not talk to her that way!" Maxon yells. "Do not talk back to me. I am your king and your father!" the king yells. "You do see that she's only using you don't you! She doesn't really love you!!" the king yells. "You don't love my son! He deserves better!" he yells at me. "You don't know my feelings! You can't say that I don't love him!" I yell back. I'm fighting the urge to cry. "That doesn't change the fact that my son could have done much better than you! You are lower than an 8! Your brother was right about you when you two got engaged!"Clarkson yells. "Father that is enough!! So America's a 5 that doesn't matter! She didn't brainwash me. The elite knew before America did that I loved her! And no disrespect mother but dad mom was a 4 before she married you!" Maxon yells. "You are an idiotic little child America!" Clarkson yells. "Stop talking to her that way!!!! Whether you like it or not you are yelling at the love of my life!!" Maxon yells. Ok, that was really sweet. "Fine America my office now, " Clarkson orders. I start to follow him but Maxon holds me back. "Why do you need to see her in your office?" Maxon asks. "We need to have a little chat, " Clarkson replies. "There's no need for that, "Maxon says. "I'm either talking with her or you, " he demands. "I'll come. America I'll see you later okay? I love you." "I love you too Maxon." "Lie!" Clarkson yells. " It's not a lie, " I say my voice breaking. He scoffs. Maxon and Clarkson walk to his office. Maxon looks back at me. I thought I saw fear in his eyes but the tears coming to mine might be impairing my vision. As soon as they are out of sight I crumble to the floor sobbing. Queen Amberly rushes over to me and actually sits on the ground. "Am I really that terrible?" I ask through tears. "Of course not dear." "Should I have just worn blush?" "To be honest this argument would have happened with anything you did." "Really? Why?" "Well it's just who Clarkson is." "What do you think Maxon and him are discussing in his office?" "I don't know." "I can't marry him, " I say making me cry even more. "What?" "I'm not suited to be a princess and if the king doesn't like. I'm probably going to do something else stupid because of my stubbornness. I can't put Maxon through that. Maybe that saying is correct, ' If you really love someone you have to let them go', " I cry. "America. Clarkson will get better." "What if he doesn't though. It's not like you've gone through this before." I get up and run to my room. I have tears streaming down my face. I change into the clothes that I brought from home. I pack a bag of things that are from a home and that's it. "Miss what are you doing, " Mary asks frazzled. "I'm leaving." "But why?" Anne asks. "Clarkson. I can't put Maxon through that. He doesn't like me. Well, actually he hates me, " I cry. "But miss-" Lucy starts. "If you really love someone you have to let them go and that's what I'm doing." "Goodbye Anne, Mary, Lucy. I'll never forget you guys." "Goodbye America, " they all say. "We will never forget you, " Mary says. I take my bag and run to find Griffin. "America what's wrong?!" Griffin asks. "Griffin there is so much wrong I just wanted to say goodbye." "Why are you leaving?" We go through the same thing I did with the maids. "Heres my number Griffin feel free to use it just don't tell Maxon." "I'm going to miss you so much." "I'm going to miss you too America, " he says. We hug each other and I then tell the Legers and I take my engagement ring, put it in the box, and I put it on Maxon's bed. With a note that reads: Dear Maxon, I'm so so sorry I have to do this but I'm leaving. I can't put you through that. You know I'm going to do something else stupid. You know the saying, "If you really love someone you have to let them go." and that's what I'm doing. I knew you'd try and stop me if I did this in person or I wouldn't be able to get all the words out because I'd be crying to much. Maxon, I love you. Please forget about me and move on with your life. I'm sorry. Love, America.
It's done. I start walking towards the castle entrance. Tears are still falling down my cheeks. I walk out the grand doors.
Maxon's POV...
My father was absolutely livid. He caned me about 8 times. This time the only thing keeping me together was America. I love her more than anything in the world. I'd die for her if it meant she would live. I go to the hospital wing to bandage my back up. I put my shirt and suit jacket back on and go to my room. I walk in and see something on my bed. I walk over. No-no-no. It's America's engagement ring sitting in its a little box with a note. I read the note. She can't leave. As much as this pains me I run through the halls. I run out the palace doors to see her walking away. "America!" I shout.
America's POV...
I hear my name and I whip my head around. It's Maxon. I mouth I'm sorry and run.
Maxon's POV...
She bolts off running. Ugh great. I run as fast as I can not paying attention to the pain. I finally catch up with her and I grab her arm.
America's POV...
I turn my head to see Maxon. "Maxon please, " I beg and try to squirm from his grip. "America you can't just leave. You can't leave me. America I don't care about anything my father has to say. I love you." Tears fall down my cheeks even faster. "I can't Maxon. I can't put you through that." "America, please stay. You want what's best for me right?" "Of course I do." "Well I'm going to fall apart without you here. America please say you'll stay." "Maxon we both know I'm going to do something stupid again and then your father will hate me even more." "So what? I'll deal with him if that problem arises. America there is only one thing I need in this world. It's got me through any pain and hardships. It's you America. If you can honestly look me and the eye and tell me you are leaving or you don't love me anymore you can leave." I try to look him in the eye to say it but I can't. "I can't." "Can you look me in the eye and say you love me and that you'll stay?" I look him in the eyes, "I love you." "Maxon are you willing to go through whatever it is that will be with your father. Pain. Everything?" "As long as I have you. Please America say it." "I'll stay, " I say looking in his eyes. "I love you, " he says. "I love you too." I say. He kisses me. It starts to rain but we don't move for a moment. Then we go inside.

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