A Second Chance I DISCONTINUED

The Choosing

Hey guys! I know a lot of people have done this type of fanfic but I've been wanting to do this for a while now. Hope you guys enjoy! All rights go to Kiera Cass!

America POV

"I choose Kriss."

He did it. He chose Kriss. I want to break down in tears right then and there but I'm determined to act like a lady. I fight to put a smile on my face and clap along with the others. Just 10 minutes. I think. If I can survive for 10 minutes then I can go to my room and cry my eyes out.

Maxon catches my eyes and he seems smug. That one glance brings on another round of tears, but I blink them back. I give him a small smile and walk to where my family is standing.

"Oh Ames!" May cries. "It'll be ok." I nod and turn to where my mother is standing. "Forget about it America", she says simply. I almost cry out in pain at the thought of forgetting about him. But I know that my mother is just trying to help so I smile gratefully at her instead.

"You're way too good for him anyway", she says, loud enough for Maxon to hear. At that I almost laugh out loud. The lack of truth in the statement is almost amusing. I was the one who didn't deserve Maxon. I hurt him over and over again while he did nothing but cherish me. I would be a fool to think he would have chosen me after all that I did. He could have thrown me out so many times but he let me stay, because he trusted me. And I broke that trust.

"America", someone calls out, jarring me from my memories. I turn and see that it was Kriss. I want to run but I bravely walk towards where she stands with Maxon. "I'm really sorry that you lost America. I hope you're okay", she says, and I can hear the genuine concern in her voice."Don't worry about it Kriss. I'm fine. Congratulations on winning Maxon's heart. You're very lucky." At that statement Maxon winces and I wonder why."Oh I am. Maxon is an amazing man." She starts to list all of Maxon's best qualities, but before she can start, I interrupt her. "I'm sorry Kriss but I'm afraid I have to go. Could we finish this conversation later?" When Maxon isn't here, I add in my mind. "Oh of course America." She turns back to Maxon as I walk away. No one's paying attention to me so I decide to make my escape. But before I can make a move someone steps in front of me. When I look to see who it is I start to turn away.

"America, wait!" Maxon pleads. At the tone of his voice I turn back. "What?" I say, a little too harshly. He recoils slightly but shakes it off."America, I made a mistake. I don't love Kriss. I love you." Before he can continue I interrupt him. "Maxon stop. You chose Kriss. Not me. Maybe you should have thought about your choice a little more."Maxon starts to argue but his face suddenly turns solemn. "You're right", he says coldly. "I don't know what he was thinking. Goodbye America."

He walks away, leaving me standing there frozen. Suddenly I am surrounded by interviewers asking me about how I felt and what I would do know. I feel so overwhelmed that I suddenly burst into tears. I break down and start to sob, not caring about what anyone else thinks. I remember being carried away by my family, but not before seeing the pained look on Maxon's face. I drift off to sleep, his expression etched into my mind.

When I wake up I don't recognize where I am. I scream and suddenly multiple people rush into my room. I recognize them as my family and I sigh.

"Where am I?", I ask, wincing at how broken my voice sounds.

They don't seem to know how to respond to that question. Finally Kenna speaks up. "You're in a house", she says lamely. I start to get annoyed. "I know that I'm in a house", I snap. "What do you think I am, stupid?" My words bring a hurt look to Kenna's face. I immediately feel guilty. "I'm sorry Kenna", I say. "I'm just really confused." "I understand", she says sympathetically. The room becomes silent for a few moments. I can't take the silence and I'm about to burst out again when James speaks. "Well if you want to know where you are, I'll tell you. The house you are currently in is from... from..." At that he becomes silent. I realize who he's talking about and I feel a stab of pain in my heart. "Oh", I say. "I understand."

They all nod and start to walk out the room, no doubt to give me some space. "Wait!", I call out. They turn around in surprise. "How long was I asleep?" I ask. "Well the choosing ceremony was 3 days ago." May says. 3 days! Wow I must have been really tired. I nod and they slowly file out the room.

I lay down and suddenly the events of the choosing ceremony come back to me. I remember everyone's cheers when Maxon announced Kriss, the flurry of photographers, and our short conversation. That's the one I can't get out of my head. He said that he loved me but his demeanor changed so quickly. My heart clutches to the hope that he does still love me but I know that it is foolish to think that. He chose Kriss. They were going to get married. And I had to accept that. I had to move on. At that thought my heart breaks again and when sleep overtakes me I gladly welcome the distraction.

That's the first chapter! I hope you like it! I'll be introducing new POV's in the next chapter. Just an FYI the rebel attack didn't happen.