The Seven(The Selection FanFic)

7

As more girls began filling in the room, sounds of laughter and talking came. I stowed the book in the shelf and sat back on the sofa joined by a red head I had never paid much attention too.

She didn't speak, which I was happy with. Nor, did Ruby bother me further.

The queen entered and all went silent.

"Hello girls," the queen's smile was contagious, "I'm so glad to meet you all but sadly I also have to bring you some back news. The prince will be asking ten of you to return to your families. This early in the competition means it will not be public, nor will you be able to say your good-byes."

Silence fell over the room.

"Worry not," The queen continued, "now let's get to know each other."

She proceeded to talk to us much like the prince had. This made me extremely impatient. It was getting late and I was already starting to yawn. Back at home, I'd have to be in bed early to awake at the crack of dawn and continue to work.

The Queen finally made her way to me. She began with a smile which, of course, caused me to smile too.

"Scarlett, right?" She asked, but already knew the answer.

"Yes, Your Majesty," I replied suddenly becoming nervous.

"Your the lowest caste any selection has ever seen! It's such a pleasure to met such a beautiful strong women as yourself."

I was baffled by the complement.

"Thank you," I crooked.

The Queen smiled noticing my uncomfortableness, "Hey, if you need to talk to me about anything, I'm here for you and if there is anything I could do for your family back home, I'd be happy to do it."

"Thanks," I replied not quite processing the bizarreness of the statement. Who was this Queen? She seemed so willing and so informal to me, something I hadn't seen when she talked to the others.

Was I an exception to her?