Hi guys! This is my first fanfiction and I hope you like it! I'd love to hear your feedback so please review! I can't wait for The One to come out so this is my version. I definitely don't own the Selection series and all of its characters belong to the amazingly talented Kiera Cass !

It was night and I was sitting in my bed thinking quietly to myself. How am I even here? It had been a week since my return and my maids and I had been working hard to please everyone. I could never wear pants, I had to do everything elegantly, and I was to be perfect. It was hard, but I hoped someday it'll be worth it. I wanted to be Maxon's only one. He hadn't even visited me since the rebel attack. I wonder if he was doing it by choice or his father was making him. I always saw him walking with Kriss. I just wished I could at least talk him, even smile at him knowing he was smiling right back. My maids had been wonderful and spent so much time making new dresses. They were truly a gift I didn't deserve. I knew I would fight and I was determined to stay in the competition. I slowly let my eyes fall and before I knew it, I was asleep.

I woke up the next morning to see Lucy pushing away the curtains which revealed sunlight. "Did you have a good sleep miss," asked Anne?

"It was okay," I replied quietly. Mary glanced at me from across the room and frowned.

"Miss, you should really try to sleep some more."

"I know Mary, I know."

I hopped in the shower and soon sat down for my maids to do my hair. They did an elegant side bun with a smoky eye. I wore a gorgeous strapless gold colored gown that came up to right above my knees.

"Oh my goodness girls, this is amazing!"

"You look like a princess, Lady America," Anne said!

"Now off you go to breakfast! Smile and be yourself," Mary said as she opened the door.

I thanked them once again and went out the door. I smile at the guard outside my door and walk until I reach the dining room. I saw Kriss and Elsie already at the table. I walked over to them and said, "Good Morning!" I had to try to make some conversation. I didn't want them to know how upset I was.

"Good Morning Lady America," Kriss replied enthusiastically! Of course she was enthusiastic, she was with Maxon. Ugh, why do I keep thinking like this? Kriss is still somewhat my friend and I have to stop being so jealous.

"Your dress is gorgeous," Elise says looking enviously at my gown.

"Thank you; I am blessed to have such wonderful maids!" Right then Celeste walks in. She gives us all an evil glare and then sits down. Kriss talks about her date with Maxon. Apparently they walked around the grounds and had a great time. I remembered when Maxon and I would walk around the garden together. I remembered our bench.

The royal family soon comes in and we all stand up and curtsy. I had gotten pretty good at doing it elegantly. The rest of breakfast goes quietly with Kriss and me chipping in small talk. I see Maxon smiling at Kriss the entire time. I brush it off and continue to eat. They served cheese croissants today with many fruits. I excused myself a while later and went upstairs. I realized I hadn't played the piano in a long time so I sat down and started playing a piece I had known for a while. I got lost in the music and played for 2 hours when I finally decided to make my own composition. I realized that I hadn't sung since I got here. I jotted down some lyrics and started singing while playing piano. (The song is the chorus from the song video games by Lana Del Rey and I definitely don't own the song just thought it would be nice to put it in here)

It's you, It's you, It's all for you

Everything I do

Tell you all the time

Heaven is a place on earth with you

Tell me all the things you wanna do

I heard that you like the bad girls

Honey, is that true

It's better than I ever even knew

They say that the world was built for two

Only worth living if somebody

Is loving you

I started tearing up at the end and voice was cracking. When I finished I heard a knock on my door. I quickly wiped my tears away and put on a smile. I wondered if it was a guard or a maid. When I opened the door I was surprised to see who I saw.

Maxon

Before I said anything I remembered what my maids had told me. "It is not Maxon you need to convince it's the others. You said he needed you to earn his trust, not change who you are. Be yourself around Maxon, that's the girl he fell in love with," my maids had said. I looked into his warm eyes, "hey," I said.

He smiled back and said, "Hey."

"You should come in," I said opening the door wider.

"America, I only have five minutes to spend with you and I need to tell you that I'm sorry I haven't been able to see you. My father has been making sure to fill up my time. America, I want you to know that I still love you; I just need your trust. I can see it in your eyes all the pain and I don't want you to feel that way. I will try to come see you tonight after dinner."

"It's okay Maxon, I understand. I am aware I really screwed up and trust me I know I'll have to pay. Every single person is telling me that. I hope I cans see you tonight. I really wish we had more time together."

"Me too America, I have to go my dear, goodbye."

I smiled and replied, "I am not your dear!"

Maxon laughed and gave me a kiss on the cheek and left. It was magical. Those five minutes made me want to fight even more. I knew that I would have to fight really hard to get Maxon's trust, but I would. When you want something really badly, you have to stay strong and fight. When you want to give up, you have to keep your head held high. Even though I told myself this, I still knew every single person can break apart sometimes; I just have to find a way to avoid that. I went back to the piano and sang the song again. It meant a lot to me and beneath the words were emotion that was indescribable. That was my life right now. Indescribable.

There's Chapter 1 for you guys! Review, Follow, Favorite and I hope you enjoyed reading! I will try to get the next chapter up by Saturday morning!