The One Fanfiction

Here is the second chapter! Thank you for all the amazing reviews! Really appreciate it!

All rights go to Kiera Cass the author of the Selection trilogy. The One comes out on May 6th!

Chapter 2: Maxon's POV

I had a free afternoon, so I decided I would surprise Kriss with lunch in her room. I was on my way down when I saw her leaving her room. I ran up to her and grabbed her by the arm,

"Where are you headed off to such a hurry?" I asked with a grin.

She quickly whipped her head around to see who was behind her, as she saw my face a huge grin spread across her face.

"Heading off to the Women's Room to have lunch with the Queen and the other girls," she answered politely, but a little curious by my question.

"Why, did you want to see me?" with a curious look on her face.

"No, I just saw you and couldn't resist the temptation. I'll walk you down." I said and held out my arm for her and she took it without another word.

"To be honest I did want to talk to you about something" I said stoping her and looking into her eyes. She matches my gaze that is filled with love and adoration.

"Well I just wanted to let you know that I'm not ready for you to go home yet, I really care about and I love spending time with you and-"I stop, I'm not ready to say those words to her yet.

But do I even what to say them to her? I removed that train of thought; I'm with Kriss not America. Stop thinking about her when you're with the others girls!

"It's okay Maxon, really. I understand that this is a difficult decision to make-" She starts and pulling me along the hallway as we start to make it to the Women's Room again.

"So if you need some time to make the right decision, I'm willing to give you that." She stops as we make it the doorway of the Women's Room,

"I want you to be happy-"Just as she was reaching for the doorhandle, the door bursts open to find Elise looking upset and troubled.

As soon as she met my gaze, she burst into tears and ran past me and towards the stairs.

"Elise!" America yelled as she ran towards me, attempting to go after Elise. But I stop her there and run after her myself. As I run down the hall I see Elise sitting on the stairs with her head in her hands.

"Elise, dear, are you alright?" I ask, worried about her outburst. She always so shy and keeps to herself you never think she would have those tears in her.

"Yes, I'm sorry Maxon; I guess I'm just a bit worked up. Home sick and all" she said looking up from her lap.

But by her expression you can tell she's hiding something. I decide that she will tell me if she wants, but other than that it's none of my business.

"I'll just go clean up before I get back in there." She explains then gets up and walks up the stairs.

"Okay, but just telling me if you need anything, right?" I ask and I watch her ascend the stairs.

She gives me a slight nod and disappears around the corner. I decide to go tell the other girls that Elise is fine, but as I approach the Women's Room I hear yelling.

"-don't get whatever you want!" then I hear a yell of pain, and as I slowly open the door I see Celeste grabbing America by the arm.

America's dress torn from the back and red marks down her back. My rage starts to build up against Celeste. Just as I was going to break up the fight that's happening, Celeste backhands America across the face that sends her spinning.

Then I can't control my anger, as I yell "CELESTE! GET OUT NOW!"

She looks towards the door and realises that I'm at the threshold; she bolts for the door but slows down as she approaches me.

I block the doorway a whisper so only she can hear, "I'll deal with you later" then I'm move out of the way and she makes her way into the hallway in tears.

Kriss is bent over America trying to help her up; I bolt over to her and fall down to the ground next to her.

"America, darling, are you alright" I pleaded.

Then as she gives me nod, I look over to Kriss and she leaves to sit at the table. I help America up and we start to make our way to the hospital wing.

As I set her down on the bed and a nurse rushes over to get some supplies.

I ask her "Why didn't you fight back? I saw you raise your hand then just give in to her. Why?" my eyes pleading with her.

"Because I knew wouldn't be happy with me if I did, and I'm supposed to act like a princess. So princesses don't hit people." She explains like it was obvious.

I just laugh at her response and kiss her softly on the lips. Then the nurse comes in with some cream for America's back and ice for her face. I sit with her for a while she explains to me watch happened earlier with Celeste and Elise, I realised I was going to have a major talk with Celeste later. But after a while we were interrupted by a maid coming in and saying my Father is requesting me in his study. I kiss America on the cheek and make my way to the door.

Why is it that all good things in my life have to come to an end? And always so soon? I started contemplating with myself as I make my way to my Father's study, then wondering what he is going to have my work on today. Just sitting there looking like he cares about my opinion but in the end ignoring whatever idea or decision I come up with to improve the country. Why I do I even try if he doesn't care? Why am I even here if everyone is going to ignore my judgement? How am I going to rule a country, pick out a wife, or do anything if no one listens to me! But that's an argument for another time.

So guys that was the situation in the Woman's room on Maxon's view, so please PM, review, favourite or follow us to show your support! Thanks for reading see you in the next update ;)