Hey guys! So this is my first FanFic for the selection. I love this series and I can't wait to read the one! I was sitting in class when I came up with this idea, yeah I know, great student right?

America's PoV

"Why can't you tell me where we're going?" I moan as Maxon pulls me down the hallway.

"Because, it wouldn't be such a good surprise if I told you now would it?" I sigh but follow him into the garden. We turn a corner and I see a small, round table, set for two people.

"Oh Maxon it's beautiful!"

He laughs and pulls out one of the chairs for me. I sit down and he sits across from me. He lifts the platter in front of me. On my plate is spaghetti with tomato sauce on it. On the side are two rolls and a knife and fork. The he removes the lid on his platter to reveal the same thing on his plate.

"Maxon this looks amazing!"

"Really?" He looks relieved and I laugh. After a bite he says, "America you look beautiful."

I smile and look down at my blue flowy dress that goes down to my knees. "Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself."

He laughs. "You know America, I was thinking and I've decided that..." He takes a deep breath, "I love you."

I blush and look down. "Maxon I..." I don't know what to say.

"I don't expect you to tell me that you love me. I know that needs time but I just wanted to tell you."

We've both finished and he stands up, offering me his arm. I stand, taking it and we walk up to my room, joking and laughing. We turn the corner, both of us laughing and I see Aspen standing outside my door.

Maxon and I walk past him into my room, not bothering to close the door behind us. He leans down and gives me a goodnight kiss.

"I'll see you tomorrow," He whispers in my ear and I blush and giggle.

He leans down and kisses me again. I kiss him back and when we pull away he grins. "Goodnight America."

He goes out the door and I see Aspen watching. I wonder how much he saw.

I change into my small, silky and lacy nightdress and climb into bed. I'm just about to turn off my light when the door creaks open.

"America?" It's Aspen. He comes in the door and comes over to my bed.

"Aspen you shouldn't be here."

"I know but I needed to talk to you."

"Aspen I don't want to talk."

"Please Mer-"

"No Aspen. That night in the tree house you broke my heart. This is my escape. This is my chance to fall in love again," I think back to the day I left. "You should know. You got over to me pretty fast."

"What are you talking about?"

"The day I left. I saw you with..." I shake my head.

He looks down. So it's true!

"Mer please! I know I made a mistake but I still love you!"

"Well I'm sorry but I can't do this!I don't love you anymore." There! I said it.

"Then just let me ask you one thing?" I nod. "Do you love him? The prince."

I sigh, "You know I think I might."

He nods and goes to the door. "Goodnight America."