Not Your Typical Princess:Selection Fanfiction (COMPLETE)

Chapter 37

Chase POV:
"Alec!" I exclaim and jump into his arms, kissing him fiercely. "I... missed... you... so... much." I say between kisses, I haven't been able to see him because of my mom being in the hospital.
"I missed you much more then you did. I can promise you that." He says.
I look behind him to see that Jack and Erin there, "Hey guys!" I run and hug them. I hug Erin first then Jack who kisses the top of my head in a brotherly way.
We sit on the picnic blanket, "how is your mom?" Alec asks.
"And the baby." Erin says.
"They are doing just fine. My mom is doing much better and Cory is getting better every day." I tell them.
"That's good." Jack says.
"Do you have any other pictures of him?" Erin asks.
I pull out the pictures I brought to show them. I show them the one of my dad holding him. "He looks like your dad." Alec comments. I show them more. The last one is of me, Charlie, mom and Cory. Cory is in my mom's arms.
"Your mom is so beautiful," Erin says.
"Yea, she is." I say looking at the picture.
"You look like your mom." Alec says.
"Are you saying I'm beautiful?" I ask laughing.
"Yes I am," Alec laughs. Then kisses me. I kiss back, smiling through the kiss. I pull back and Alec kisses my nose.
"You two are too damn cute," Jack says, I roll my eyes.
"So," Alec says pulling in between his legs, I rest my back on his chest. "It's your birthday next week Chase."
"You guys don't need to get me anything." I tell them.
"Please. You'd have my head on a platter if I didn't get you anything." Alec laughs.
I laugh also, "very true. But Jack, Erin you guys don't need to get me anything."
"We're getting you something," Erin says. "I've already gotten my gift for you."
"Same here," Jack and Alec say.
"I got something for Charlie too," Alec tells me.
"Why?" I ask.
"Yes, why did you get something for my girlfriend." My head snaps around to face the voice. Xander.
"Xander, wh-what are you doing here?"
"I saw you running out of the castle, I didn't think it was safe for you to be out here by yourself." Xander says, then he eyes my boyfriend and friends.
Xander POV:
"Uhhh... I'm Alec this is Jack and Erin," Alec says.
"Prince Xander from Italy," I tell them.
Alec laughs and pulls Chase into his lap, "What did I get myself into?"
Chase laughs and kisses his lips lightly, "that's what you get for dating me Alec."
"Dating?" I ask shocked.
Chase stands and grabs onto his shoulders, "Xander you can't tell anyone about this. Not my mom or dad or any of my aunts and uncles. Charlie already knows." She says.
"But Chase you can't-"
I start but she cuts me off, "I know. I'm still figuring out the details. Will you keep your mouth shut?"
I nod, "yes."
She hugs me, "thank you."
"So Xander do you want to sit with us?" I pretty blonde girl asks.
I'm not used to being called just 'Xander' by people outside of my family. "Uhhh..."
"Chase!" I hear a girl shout. "I think Xander..." then Charlie sees that I am here, "oh. Never mind."
"You were going to say that I followed her out of the castle?" I ask.
"Yea..." Charlie says.
"Why don't you all join us?" Erin asks.
"Sure," Charlie says, she pulls me down to sit with them.
"Oh yea, Xander, I got Charlie a present because I thought it would be a good idea." Alec says.
"Aww... you didn't have to get me anything." Charlie says, I pull her closer to me. "Don't be jealous," Charlie whispers. "Her and Alec are head over heels in love."
I kiss her temple.
Alec POV:
"So Erin how are Kate and Sam?" Chase asks, playing with the necklace I got her a few years ago.
"They are doing great. They are so cute. Sam hasn't come out of his shell yet, he is super shy. My mom says that it will take time, ma agrees with her. But I'm worried."
"Mom and Ma?" Xander asks.
"My moms, it got really confusing when my older brother and I would say 'mom' and 'mom' for both of them so we call them 'mom' and 'ma.'" Erin laughs. Xander nods.
"What are your guy's plans for your birthday?" Jack asks.
The girls shrug, "a party."
"Where I'll be asked to dance by every guy there," Chase says, I tense. "I wish you could come." She says.
"I do too." I tell her kissing the top of her head.
"How long have you two known each other?" Xander asks.
"Almost 6 years," Chase says. "We've been dating for about 3."
"How'd you meet?"
"He found me playing baseball and... the rest is history," Chase giggles.
We talk for a few more hours when Jack, Erin, Charlie and Xander leave.
When they are gone our lips meet.
Chase's lips are so soft. I love kissing her so much, they are always full of passion and love. I pull back, "will I see you on your birthday?"
"No, I have to stay at the castle. I'm sorry." She says.
"It's alright, I will give you your present the day before." I smile at her.
"I love you," she says.
"I love you so much more."
"Impossible."
"No it's actually quite easy," I laugh.
"Just shut up and kiss me Alexander," she says using my full name.
And kiss her I do.
Chase POV:
"Why do you love me?" I ask as Alec and I watch the sun set, my head in his lap.
"Why do I love you?" Alec chuckles, kissing my forehead. "Why don't I love you?"
She rolls her eyes, "don't be cheesy. I'm serious."
"I think I should be asking you that question, Chase. You're perfect."
"Am not..." I sit up and cross my arms, where they will stay until I get my answer.
"Alright, I'll tell you everything I love about you. Starting from the top of your head to the tip of your toes." He brushes a piece of hair behind my ear. "But you'll be here a while, get comfortable."
I roll my eyes, "please..." he can't love that many things about me.
"Let's start with your wonderful hair shall we?" He starts running his fingers through my hair. "I love your fiery red hair. I love how all of the curls are unique, each day they are different. I love how when you walk or run it bounces, and how it sways with your hips, though I know you are doing that just to drive me crazy. I love it when your hair shines in the sunlight when you stand on base."
"You can't love all of that about my hair!" I argue.
"Oh but I do." He kisses my head before continuing. "I love your forehead."
"My forehead?"
"Yes, your forehead." He kisses the middle of my forehead. "And I love how your eyebrows are perfectly symmetrical. And your eyes," Alec looks deep into my eyes. "I love the color of your eyes, an icy blue. They're honestly the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. I love how they glisten the in the sunlight. I love how I can see your whole mood by glancing at your eyes; they tell me a story. I love how they light up when you see me," I blush, "like there is no one else you'd rather be with then me- that's my favorite part- and I love how you can flutter your eyelashes at me and I'll automatically get you anything you want."
I blink, "anything I want?"
Alec nods, "Anything you want, Chase. Hell, I'll buy you the whole world and give it to you if that is what you want!" he laughs and kisses my nose. "I love your nose. It's the perfect size, not too small and not too big. I love how you crinkle it up when you're angry or confused about something. You get these three little crinkles in the middle; it's the cutest thing I've ever seen."
I crinkle my nose. "Really?"
"See!" he says. "I love your lips, god, do I love your lips. I love the way they feel on mine. I'd kiss them all the time if you'd let me." He kisses my lips deeply. "I love your hands. I love the way they fit perfectly with mine; like two puzzle pieces." He takes my left hand. "I love how soft your hands are, like flower petals. I love your fingers, they are so long and beautiful."
"They're just fingers..." I whisper.
"That's what you think." He says. "I love your legs. Your long beautiful legs." He runs his fingers lightly down my thighs; sending shivers over my body. "Your legs are so soft. I love your skin it's always smooth and silky, and it's the perfect color like... cream! Creamy, silky, smooth skin; it's beautiful. And how your cheeks turn pink when you are embarrassed." I blush. "That's the pink I'm talking about."
"Do you want to know what I love most about you?"
"There is more?" I ask surprised.
"Yes. I love how selfless you are. You-"
I cut him off, "please... I live in a big castle when there are people who barely make enough to live on. There is a 10 year old maid working for us. 10! She needs the money for her family." I say shaking my head, "I promised I would help her..." I trail off.
"See you barely know this little girl but you are promising to help her!" he exclaims. "You would probably throw yourself in front of a bullet for someone you don't even know. You always put other people's needs before yours. I love you for that Chase."
I press my lips to his, pushing him backwards so I am on top of him. "I love you too."
Maxon POV:
As I walk to my bedroom, I run into someone. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" a girl exclaims.
"That's quite alright," I say, I look to see a little girl. No older then 11 or 12.
"Sir, Sir are you alright?" I hear someone else say, it must be a guard. "Stupid girl," he says pulling the girl up by her hair, she cries out in pain. "look what you-"
"Let her go!" I exclaim.
The guard lets her go. I see her squinting her eyes, I see glasses a few feet away; I put them on her. "There you are my dear." I smile.
"Th-thank you sir." She says.
"As for you!" I say turning to face the guard. "You and all of the other guards are not to treat anyone like that in my castle. I-"
"Sir, it's alright. I'm fine, honestly sir. It was my fault-"
"My dear it wasn't your fault. But I cannot have guards treating anyone like that. Especially a little girl like you." I say bending down to he height. He turns to the guard, "you are dismissed."
"Yes, sir. Sorry sir." He says then turns to leave glaring at the little girl as he does.
I turn back to me, "are you alright my dear?"
"Yes," she says grabbing the crutches so she can stand.
I see blood running down her arm, "your cut."
"Of course I am." she says. "I seem to always be hurting myself in front of your family. I sprained my ankle last night in your daughters room."
"Let's get you the hospital."
"No, I'm okay. Besides, I don't think they like me very much." She says.
"Well it's not that bad, but... come with me." I say helping her so she can stand. I follow him. I lead her to mine and America's private room.
"Sit on the bench there." She does as she is told and sits down.
I go into the bathroom a wet washcloth and a first aid kit. I kneel in front of her and press the wash cloth to her arm. "How old are you my dear?"
"10 sir."
"Why are you working here at such a young age?" I ask concerned.
"My father died two months ago, sir, and I'm the oldest of 7 children, counting me. My mother needs help with money so I took the job here." She tells me.
"I am very sorry about your father dear," I say.
"Thank you sir." I take the wash cloth away and put a bandage over the cut. "There you are good as new yea? Except for that ankle of course. How did you do it again?"
"I uh... I tripped over Princess Chase's shoe and..." she trails off.
I laugh, "Well I'm very sorry about that."
"Oh! It wasn't her fault, I just didn't see the shoe."
I'm about to answer when there is a knock at the door, "enter." I say.
Wanda, the head maid, comes in looking quite flustered. "King Maxon, sir. I heard that my new maid ran into you and knocked you over, I am very sorry sir. Someone in the nursing staff told me that Prince Xander was carrying her into the hospital. I don't know why she is acting like this. I won't have it she will be..." then Wanda spots the small girl. "Sophie, why are you in here?" then she sees the bandage and first aid kit. "How dare you-"
"Wanda she did nothing wrong-" I say.
"Nothing wrong?" Wanda exclaims. "Of course she has. She has injured herself in front your family twice and I heard that she made Prince Xander carry her-"
Chase POV:
That is when I snap and go into my father's room. "She did not!" I exclaim. "Sophie tripped over one or my shoes and I forced her to come to the hospital with me. We ran into Xander and Charlie on the way there and I asked him to carry her. Sophie didn't want him to carry her!" I get in Wanda's face.
"Chase Isabelle," my dad says. I glare at Wanda but back away.
Sophie bursts into tears, "I'm sorry! I'm causing such a fuss over something that is my fault. I tripped over the shoe! I ran into King Maxon! I'm trying my best to do everything I'm asked but, I'm such a screw up that I have you yelling at Wanda who has done nothing wrong..." she says more but its mangled by her sobs.
I kneel down next to her, "shhh... Sophie it's alright." She continues to cry but not as loud.
"Wanda, my daughter and I were just helping out little Sophie here. No harm done. The only bad thing that happened is that a guard pulled Sophie by her hair. Nothing is wrong. Sophie may keep her job." My dad says.
Wanda glares at Sophie but says, "yes sir." And leaves.
"Sophie, come with me." I tell her. Sophie grabs her crutches and thanks my father.
"You are very welcome my dear." He says.
I take Sophie to my room. I have her sit on the bed, she is still crying. I go to my closet to find something for her to sleep in, I find an old night gown that might be a bit big for her but should work. I give it to her and tell her to go change in the bathroom, she comes out a few minutes later. The gown is a little too big. I got changed while she did.
"Sophie look at me." She does. "You have nothing to be upset about." I wipe her tears. "Now get under the covers."
"Miss-"
"Sophie please? It's been a long day." I tell her. She nods and climbs into bed, I lie next to her and fall asleep before my head hits the pillow.