Maxerica

Scars

"Can you watch Kaden for like two hours?" I plead.
"Sure. How about I give him back after dinner since it'll start in about that long," Marlee suggests.
"That'd be amazing. Thank you."
I hand her Kaden.
"I'll see you after dinner," I say.
I go to Ahren and Eadlyn's room quickly.
When I go in they're coloring and watching a movie on their tablet.
Since Maxon became king, we've remade lots of technology.
"Hey guys," I say.
"Hey mommy," Eadlyn replies.
"Hi," Ahren says.
"Daddy and I are gonna do some work for awhile and can't be disturbed."
"Ok."
"So you can't interrupt. If you need anything tell me now. We won't see you until dinner."
"Can you get me some grapes mommy?" Ahren asks.
I get them grapes then give hugs.
I rush out and practically run to my room, where Maxon is waiting.
He smiles when I walk in.
"So?" he asks.
"She's gonna watch him until after dinner."
"And the twins?"
"Busy with grapes, coloring, and a movie."
"Great."
I go over and he kisses me hard. I kiss him back. We make out.
When we break away for air I pull off my day dress. I tug at his shirt and he pulls it off as I unbutton his pants.
I sit on his lap and look at the scar on his chest where he was shot. I put my hand on it. His hand raises up and lightly touches my cheek.
"I hate this scar," I say.
"Yeah. I hate all of them," he replies, a tiny laugh behind his words.
"Me too. But this one's the worst."
"Why's that?"
"I almost lost you, without getting to truly love you yet."
"At least it wasn't caused by my own father."
"No. But it was caused by your people. They should respect you and be grateful. I know life's hard on some castes. Trust me, I've lived life as a five. But it's not ok to hurt anyone, especially their ruler."
"I know. It's alright."
He rubs my arm. I sigh and lay my head on his chest.
"Yours if starting to fade," he comments.
"Good. It's ugly."
"No it's not."
"It really is."
"Stop it. You're beautiful. Mines much worse than yours."
"Yeah yeah yeah. We both have bullet holes."
"I love you America," he whispers.
I sit my head up and look at him.
"I love you too."
I kiss him. He takes off his pants and gets on top of me.
He kisses my neck up to my mouth. I kiss him back, kicking it off.