America Stitches Her Name in Maxon's Heart

Ball

We go inside and America goes down to her room to change and I go to mine to change. A knock comes at my door and I go over to open it. I just finished drying my hair. It's America. "You know you don't have to knock anymore right?" I laugh. She smiles. "There's something I want to show you, " I say. "What is it?" she asks. "It's a surprise." I hold her hand and guide her over to a door in my room. "You want to show me a closet?" she asks turning to me. "No, " I laugh. I open the door and we walk inside. "What is this place?" she asks. "The princess suite, " I respond. She lets out a little gasp. "Come on...take a look around, " I say. I show her around. "This place is huge, " she breathes. I nod. She explores the suite. We sit down on my bed and she falls asleep. I would wake her up to bring her to her bed but she needs her rest. Only but a moment later I fall asleep as well.
The next morning...
I wake up and America is still sleeping. I carefully get up and get dressed and ready. There is a ball tonight but I don't know if I will attend if America doesn't. I sit back down next to her. I don't want to be away from her especially when she's in this condition. I'm torn on when to propose. I don't want to wait until she is completely healthy because I don't want it to seem that I doubted her living or wouldn't marry her unless she was healthy. I also don't want to propose to her when she's feeling bad and then if she does die it'll look bad on me maybe. I also don't want her to say no if I propose and she's not better yet. She flutters her eyes open. She sits up quickly. "I fell asleep!" she exclaims. "It's okay America...you needed your rest, " I whisper. "I need to go get dressed...aren't the Italians coming today?" she asks. "Yes they are but darling you don't have to go to the ball or anything...I don't either, " I assure. "It's fine Maxon, " she says. "I'm going to get changed, " she says getting up. "I'll walk with you, " I say getting up. "Maxon I don't need to be babysat, " she says opening the door. She walks out and closes the door and then opens it back up and comes over to me. She kisses me and then hugs me, "I love you, " she whispers. "I love you too, " I whisper back. She leaves the room.
America's POV...
I pick out a dress to wear to until I have to change for the Italian ball.

I change and then work on a few new dresses for the queen. Once I finish I put the dresses, the matching shoes, and the accessories on the rack. I also grab the dress that I made for her for the ball. I roll the cart upstairs to her room and I knock on the door. Her maid, Rosemary, opens the door. "Hey, " I say. "Hey Ames, " she says in a sympathetic tone. She lets me in and I unpack everything and then I take the old clothes and such. I go downstairs to get changed to work out with the guards. I open the door to enter my office and Maxon is there. "I'm just about to go work out, " I say. "America you aren't supposed to do anything that takes that much energy, " he says I look at him knowing he's right. "But-" I start thinking I was going to protest and then I just stare at the ground. I'm already sick of this cancer. "I'm sorry, " Maxon says wrapping his arms around me. "It's fine, " I say pulling away. "I'm going to wait for the guards to finish so I can at least hang out with them, " I say opening the door. I leave and go to the guard's quarters and wait for their return. Finally, they come back in. "Hey, " I greet. They all turn to me. "Ames, " Tanner says. "I'm so sorry, " Brandon says. They all stand there and stare at me. That makes my eyes well up. Aspen hugs me, " It'll be okay Mer, " he says. I start crying and Tanner and Brandon hug me too. Then Carter hugs me. Then I get one big group hug. I hang out with some of them for about an hour...the others had to work. I then go back to my room to get changed for the ball. Someone knocks on my door so I go over to open it. It's the queen. "Hello America, " she greets. "Hello your majesty, " I say letting her into my office. "Please tell me you're wearing something extravagant, " she says. "I can, " I say. "Great!" she exclaims. "Would you help me pick out something appropriate please?" I ask. "Of course, " she says excitedly. She picks out a gorgeous dress. She even does my hair and makeup for me. Natural makeup of course and an elegant updo.

While she is working on my hair I close my eyes but then I hear clicking so I open them. It's Mary taking pictures. Once she finishes she goes back upstairs. When it's time for the ball I go upstairs to find Maxon. I go to Maxon's room because he isn't in his office. I crack the door a bit and then walk in. "Hey, " I say. He turns around. "You look beautiful, " he breathes. "Thanks, " I blush. He walks over and kisses me. "I love you, " he whispers. "I love you too, " I whisper back. We walk to his parents and the Italian royal family. "America! Nice to see you, " Nicoletta exclaims. "Your highness, " I nod my head. She picks up my left hand and stares at my fingers. "Seriously Maxon!" she exclaims. I'm so confused. She lets go of my hand. "What?" Maxon asks just ask confused as I. "No proposal yet?" she whines. I laugh a little at Nicoletta's expression. "Time to go in, " Clarkson interrupts. The announcer well announces all of us. We have a great time and I meet other important people. "Maxon, " Clarkson calls. Maxon turns to me. "I'll be right back darling, " he says squeezing my hand. I talk with Nicoletta for a while but then her mother calls her over. Clarkson keeps Maxon busy. My body just starts hurting. I walk out of the room and the it gets harder to breathe. I head towards the hospital wing. As soon as I turn one of the corners I fall to my knees. "Lady America are you okay?" a guard calls. Two guards come running over as I faint.
Maxon's POV...
I look around the room and I can't see America anywhere. "Father I need t-" I start and he silences me. A guard comes up to me and bows. "Yes?" I inquire. "Sir it's Lady America she's in the hospital, " he says in a hushed tone. My heart skips a beat. I take a step to walk away ad my dad grabs my arm. "Son, " he warns. I shake my head a rush off to the hospital wing. "Where is she?" I ask a nurse in there. She shows me to the room. I walk in and the doctor is writing something down on a clipboard. "Dr. Ashlar?" I inquire. "Your highness...she should be fine, " Dr. Ashlar responds. I nod and sit down in the chair next to the bed she lies on. She is incredibly pale. I hold her hand.
A few hours later...
My father storms in. "Office now, " he demands. "I'm not leaving her, " I protest. "Son I suggest you come in my office unless you want me to wait and take her to my office instead, " he warns. I get up and go to his office with him. "What?" I ask. "Son, can't you see you need to find a new girlfriend?" he asks. "Dad I will not find a new girlfriend!" I exclaim. "Son she will most likely die and you need an heir, " my dad informs. "I'm quite aware of that thank you!!" I snap. "Son she's a very nice girl but-" he starts.
America's POV...
I wake up and I insist on getting up. I walk up to Maxon's room then his office. He isn't there. I hear yelling and I walk towards Clarkson's office. "No buts! I will not even consider another girl, " Maxon yells. Clarkson stops out of the office and I hide around the corner until he's out of sight. Once he's gone I walk into the office to see Maxon leaning against the desk. I walk over to him and I place a hand on his shoulder. He looks over his shoulder startled. "America, " he exhales. "Hey, " I whisper. He hugs me. "I heard the last part of that argument, " I whisper. "I'm sorry. My dad will get over it, " he whispers back. "I'm so glad you're okay, " he says. He kisses my forehead.
To be continued...

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