The Selection without America?

Falling Into Place

Maxon's POV

I waited for an answer. The room was silent. My heart was pounding and all eyes were on America. I could see reporters talking into their mics and cameras pointed at America.

From the look on her face she was having a debate with herself. Finally she looked up at me. Her eyes sparkling blue and with love in them. She stood.

"Maxon I would love to be your and illéa's Queen. If you both will have me..." America looked down not sure of herself.

"Well you'll need to convince Illéa that you are the right queen, but as for me I think you'll be a perfect queen for me." I smiled at her and she smiled back.

The crowd erupted with claps and cheers. Finally someone who I can trust and who I actually love. I make my way down to America as people file out of the room. They make their way to the afterparty which I guess wasn't technically an afterparty anymore.

America meets me halfway and I hold my arms out for a hug but she surprises me and jumps into my arms and kisses me. She was as light as a feather and I twirled her around in circles.

She pulled away and threw her head back laughing. I set her down and just stared at the beauty in front of me.

"You really want me to be queen?" She asked and looked up at me.

"Yes. I do I really really do want you to be queen." I smile down at her. She looks worried and I wanted to ease her mind. I brush back a wild strand of her red flaming hair behind her ear.

"What if they don't like me? What if I make tons of mistakes." I needed to kiss her to be quite.

"Shhh..." I whisper against her lips. "They will love you. Just like I do." And I could feel her smile on my lips.

"Okay... if you say so." She whispered back and leaned in to kiss me again.

"If you two love birds want any food I'll suggest going down to the ball room to get some. The food is already half gone." Someone said behind us. I looked back and saw a guard standing there. It wasn't hard to notice a little upturn if his lips.

I pull America down to the ball room and spin her a few times while we run down the hall to where the food is at. We burst in and all eyes are on us. I feel America freeze next to me. She's never had all eyes on her before.

I squeeze her hand and walk forward. She follows and we make our way to the buffet and I grab a plate fore both of us. This might have been the best moment of my life so far. Being here with America and with our future so close. I love the feeling.

America's POV

After we ate Maxon and I go into the middle of the dance floor to, well dance. There was a slow song every once in a while and we were in one now. Maxon holds me tight and I lean into his strong body.

I felt like I could melt right then and there. It just all felt like everything was falling into place. All my worries were washed away when Maxon was swaying with me to the beat. It was like a safe zone in his arms.

I look out to see who else is dancing and I see Aspen and Lucy having their own little dance. They looked so cute together. How come I never noticed the sparks between them before? Was I just oblivious to it, or did it really just form while I was away?

Maybe live is always there it's just the matter of uncovering it and accepting it, and then hoping the people you live will accept it too.

The song ended and an upbeat one replaced it. Well as upbeat as a royal party can get at least.

"I'm going to go find my dad. I'm guessing we should talk." Maxon says and searches the room for his dad. He must see him because Maxon takes off past me and weaves his way through people to get to him.

I search the room for the retired queen and finally find her talking by the table of food with a queen from another country. I decide to make my way over.

Once I'm there it sounds like they are wrapping up theirs conversation and I'm glad because I wouldn't want to interrupt. Amberly's friend walks always and gives me a small smile and wave. I do the same and then take the women's spot in front of Amberly.

"America! I'm so glad you came over to talk to me! Today has been a emotional roller coaster." Amberly greets me.

"I know right! I can't believe less than twenty four hours ago- no wait more like a couple hours ago- we all thought Kriss had won and she was going to be queen. But look where we are now." I laugh a bit at the irony of it all.

Amberly joins in my laughter. Once she finally stops she looks at me all serious like. "America I just want you to know that no matter what I believe that you will make an amazing queen. You have so much potential and I think that all of Illéa will notice how much you have to offer hurt like I have. You know America, you are way more talented than you might of thought." Amberly smiles at me and winks.

"You really think that? I'm just so scared for the pressure I mean I'm suppose to live up to you! You are probably going down as the best queen in the history of Illéa." I tell her my honest opinion. Amberly just looks straight at me and holds me by the shoulders.

"If you keep comparing yourself to who I was as Queen you are never going to be able to satisfy yourself as a queen. You will never reach your full potential. Just believe in yourself and believe in what you can do and accomplish." Amberly spike wise words as usually.

"Thank you! Will you be here for the transition? Well if I become queen?" I ask with worry in my voice.

"Of course America! I'll always be by your side no matter what, and I'll always help you." Amberly says and sighs. "I am so happy that you make Maxon happy. He really is lucky to have you."

"Thanks but truly I'm lucky to have such an honorable man by my side. I couldn't ask for anything better." And that made Amberly smile with pride. She truly did raise such an excellent son.

Hello I hope you guys are enjoying this book so far!! What do you think Maxon and his father are talking about? What do you think Amberly will say to Clarkson? What about America to Clarkson? Do you like how Clarkson became nice at the end? If you were Maxon what would you think about your father? Forgive him? Please please comment and vote! Also sorry if my response is short!! Something is acting up I don't know if it's the app or my phone, but it won't let me write more than two lines for commentary at once! And it kills me to need to be able to fit everything I want to say to your comments in that little space.

I will post again on 8/11/18

Spoiler: Maxon talks to his father, America talks to Clarkson, Amberly talks to Clarkson, and Maxon talks to his mother.