Betrothed (The Selection series and Red Queen Fanfic)

Chapter 53- Awful drink

I'm fixing the groceries with Maxon helping me. Currently, I'm standing on a chair to reach the top shelf, where the canned goods and other necessities resides.

"You could always go. I'm fine here" He said.

I also told him about the party and my hesitation to say yes.

"Really?" I asked, wide eyes.

"Really" He nodded.

I squealed, closing the cabinets then searched for my phone. I rang Elaine's number and just in a matter of seconds, she answered.

"He ya girl! What's up?" She slurred.

"He said yes! I'm coming there!" I squeaked.

"Thank goodness! Del, before you hang up, I wanted to tell you that you could bring your lovely boyfriend here. Just in case" She said. I swore she winked her grey eyes.

"I'll tell him. See you later alligator !" I laughed.

"See ya!"

I ran to the living room, Maxon has his eyes glued to the television.

"Max, Do you want to go with me?" I asked.

"Am I invited too?" He liked at me, his eyes glistening with hope.

"Yeah"

He smiled but then his eyes darkened.

"I'd rather stay here. I don't want you to think I'm being a pain" He ducked his head.

"You're not being a pain" I sat beside him, my hands landed on his crossed legs.

He jerked his head away from me, his honey blonde hair falls into place. I pulled his chin towards me, then cupped his face gently as if he might break. My eyes searched his, and all I could see was nothing but dark emotions.

"Don't tell yourself, you're being a pain. You will never be a pain" I whispered.

"But-" I pressed my fingers on his lips, cutting his doubts.

"The Maxon Schreave I know is not a pain. But an awesome and outgoing man I grew up with and is also my boyfriend"

"I just don't want to interfere in your world"

"No you don't. Now, come with me and I'll choose your clothing. You need to go out in style!" I winked at him, he smirked at me and followed me to his room.

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"Jeans?" He raised an eyebrow at me.

"Yeah! It's not like, you didn't wore this before" I winked at him.

"I think this is kinda- tight?"

"Just try it on!!" I urged.

Maxon sighed but obliged then the next thing I know is that, it fits him perfectly! He even tried it on without a shirt.

Darn it!

"It suits me doesn't it, my darling?" He asked, snapping me the hell out of me.

"Y-yeah! It does!" I turned around, embarrassed.

How long is this going to take for me to adjust! Maybe I won't.

"T-try the shirt I left on your b-bed. Then throw on the blazer I've prepared. I still have to change" I left without his answer.

It took a while for me before I emerged from the bath. I worked on my face, brushing a little foundation then eye shadow, blush, and lipstick.

Natural.