I spent the rest of the night up tossing and turning about what had happened with America this evening. Had i said to much? Let her her know to much about me? No i think i can trust her. I believe she will be a good queen. She doesn't know the potential she has. She doesn't believe in herself, but i believe in her. She will be my step mother, even though i am certain i am older than her. What a strange thought, America my step mother. Well i know one thing now, I must help her otherwise she will just screw this all up for herself . She cant be that bad.

A couple hours later after lunch i go to meet America. When i open her door im am startled to see she is missing. Oh no she tried to escape again. Ugh that stupid girl. I run around the castle trying to find her but she is no where in sight. Finally i see a guard.
"Where is America!?" I ask the man a bit out of breath . The man bows to me and i just wave my hand at him. He looks a bit out of his comforts but i dont give a shit.
"She is with the king Sire" He says to me. I nod my head to him and head to my fathers chambers.
Oh no this could end in a blood bath.

When i reach my fathers champers i hear laughter. Confused i lightly knock and allow myself in. I see my father and America looking to be having a nice conversation at the lunch table. America has changed out of her raggedy gown and into a bit more suited for a future queen. A light blue gown fitted in all the right places. When they look over at me my fathers face startles me, It is not anger i see but a happy gleam in his eyes.
"Son how good to see you! Me and my dear America were just having a wonderful lunch, Why dont you join us?" He says to me smiling patting a place beside him at the table. Stunned i simply say
"Im sorry to interrupt father i will just be on m-"
"Nonsense sit!" He says a little harsh this time. I do as he says and sit between them at the end of the table.
"Good afternoon America" I say looking at her trying to read her expression. She gives me a forced smile. Ah
"Same to you Sir" She replies giving me a hidden face as if she needs my help.
I focus back on my father.
"So Father how have you been?" I say
"Quite well quite well. Me and America were just discussing wedding planning. Im thinking a week from now will be good. What are your thought son?" He says. Ah no wonder she is acting like this. "I think whatever you decide will be grand." I reply not really knowing what to say. America gives me the look again.
"Glad to hear it son" My father says.
"Well this was fun but i really must be going. America would you like me to escort you back to your chambers?" I ask. She gives me a grateful look.
"Yes that shall be vary kind of you. I had a great time this evening thank you" She says as we stand and bow.
"Anytime America. It was a pleasure" He says bowing his head.
I take Americas arm and rush out the door. She gives a huge sigh when we are a good distance from my father.
"Thank god you showed up. I was visibly dying in there." She says stopping and turning to me
I laugh a little
"Anytime. But it sounded like you were having a good time?" I say
"NO! I dont even know what i was doing i was just laughing at everything he said so i didnt have to actually talk. Do you have any idea how long ive been in that room? He said we were having a good lunch but i am sure it has been more like good day. Maids came and got me probably an hour after you brought me to my room to have me fitted for this gown. Then after they were done they took me to his chambers. It has been a stressful day." She says a bit out of breath.
"I am sorry dear. How about we do something fun?" I say with a smile.
"Yes please." She says leaning her head on my chest.
"What are your hobbies? We can do anything you like." I ask her. She looks up at me with a smile. "Painting! Please can we paint!" She says excitedly. I raise and eyebrow. I was not expecting a farmers daughter to be a painter. Paint is expensive and farmers are poor. Never the less i will make this girl happy.
"Of cores, I am quite fond of painting myself." I say to her. She jumps up and down and claps her hands. I laugh
"Yay!' She says. I put my hand on her shoulder making her stop jumping.
"Okay okay calm down or ill change my mind" I say still laughing. She calms down immediately and nods her head taking her arm in mine.

In the art room i get us both smocks paint water and canvases and set it all up at two face to face easels. once we are both seated and painting america says,
"Thank you so much gerard. I dont know what id do without you here."
I peek my head to see her.
"It is not a problem. You know your not half bad." I laugh and look back at my easel. She laughs to
"Oh wow a compliment from the mighty Gerard way i am beyond flattered. " She says mock seriousness. I laugh
"Yes and you should be. Now i am so curious" I say standing up and looking at her painting. I laugh at what i see. A paining of me.
"Hmm who is this handsome man?" I tease. Her face flushes.
"Oh dont flatter yourself. I am simply trying to figure you out." She states
"It is quite hard not to flatter myself when i am portrayed as such a handsome man" I say
She rolls her eyes and stands
"And how about yourself what are you painting?" She says trying to see my painting but i stop her holding her back. I laugh at her frustration.
"No fair! I cant fight a prince, But if you were my brother i swear you would be punched in the gut" She says to me. I laugh again
"Do you know who i am? I am the leader of all of the soldiers and army of this country and kingdom. I teach new comers and lead them into war. I promise you cold not get out of my grip" I say smirking. This only makes her more angry.
"Oh you wanna bet?" She says. I snort
"Sure, and what do you suggest? If you win you get to go home?" I say. She looks at me a bit hurt but recovers quickly.
"No, If i win my family gets to come to my wedding. If you win i dont care i just want my parents to come." She says to me looking down
" Okay ill agree to your terms and if i win i get to say i beat you." I say laughing a bit. She nods her head.
"Alrighty ready set go!" I say holding onto her shoulders as tight as i can without hurting her. I was surprised to feel a little pang in my stomach. Haha she punched me! That was so cute. I laugh but then remember her part of the bargain and act as if it hurt and double over as she runs past me.
"I win! I win! And you said i couldn't!" She says with a devilish grin. I look back at her trying to seem actually hurt but i just end up laughing. I stand up straight and look at her
"I guess you were right you win your parents get to come to the wedding. I will make sure of it." I say giving her a little wink. She smiles
"Thank you." She says to me. She looks down at my painting and her face falls. Not surprised.
"Oh" She says. "Its beautiful"
"Thank you" I say flushing the tinniest bit. My painting is of a man crying under a willow tree. A little strange, But she likes it.
"I should probably get you back now" I say. She looks back at me and smiles.
"Okay."

Notes

Okay so this chapter is literally shit. sorry yall. ill prob take it down and re write is later.
Peace

-MaddyL