The One (SelectionFanfic)

~ • Chapter 12 • ~

I do not own any of the characters/settings in The Selection Series, all credits go to the amazing Keira Cass

© 2014

--- I didnt get the 5 votes so...until i get them i will not be posting Celeste's interview ---

NOT EDITED (October 11, 2014)

» Chapter 12«

"Let us now welcome the final lady for tonight...Lady America!" Gavril shouted, sounding more alive than he was with the first 2 ladies.

Calm down. Breathe in, breathe out... America continued to chant this as she slowly, and gracefully (as much grace America has) stood up, lightly grabbing her dress so as to not trip.

Gavril watched Lady America approach him, grace and confidence exuding from her.

The lady has changed as she spends time in the castle...

America accepted Gavril's outstretched hand and smiled at the camera, waving as though there was a live audience in front of them and recorded claps and hollers echoed through the stage.

After a minute more of smiling, the trio finally sat down and America, with all the furtive-ness in world tried to hide her trembling hands by interlocking them on top of her crossed legs, so as to stop from shaking her feet. It would seem no one noticed except for Gavril and of course the Prince who America gave a small nod when she reached them, and was keeping a very close eye to.

Prince Maxon did not know what he was feeling. He was definitely happy that it was finally America's turn. Nervous for the questions that would be thrown at them and America's responses.

And lastly, he was slightly irritated at being ignored.

Yup, that pretty much sums up his thoughts and feelings right now.

"First off, how are we doing this fine evening Lady America?" Gavril asked, genuinely curious and he wanted to ease America's nerves first before asking the questions he knew the pair dreaded.

"U-uh..." America cleared her throat and continued, "I'm doing quite well Gavril, you?"

Gavril was taken aback by America's question. Never was he questioned back, except for the one Lady who was currently trying to hide her mega-watt smile by covering her mouth with her hand seeing as her husband held her other one.

"Quite well too Lady America"

I'm doing fine too aside from the fact that you're ignoring me! Maxon wanted to scream as the red head beside him discreetly tried to scoot away from him. It was a hopeless case seeing as their knees, thighs and elbows were touching. Maxon cleared his throat instead, but it only caused him to have the spotlight-like eyes of their host land on him.

"Prince Maxon, how would you describe your relationship with Lady America now? What makes it different, good or bad, from the first time you met?" Gavril immediately asked, wanting to ask more questions and know more regarding the striking couple.

Maxon's eyes and mouth widened in shock at the question thrown at him, but he immediately recovered and coughed again. America surpressed the laugh that bubbled in her, but a small giggle escaped her. Both men turned their eyes on America, her face heating up in embarrassment. Maxon smiled wide, he made America laugh...progress right?

"I would say Lady America and I's relationship has not changed so much. We fight, laugh, talk...I guess the only difference is, it is magnified to a million. The effect of the consequences, bad and good, affects us in more ways than one, and usually it would cause a war between us." Maxon said with a small laugh as to elevate the seriousness of his answer. Gavril followed along, not wanting it to be awkward but America stared at Maxon's face in shock. She expected him to answer generally and according to what the Palace advisers, and his father would want to hear.

"I hope everything is alright now?" Gavril asked, his eyes narrowing back and forth towards the pair.

"Everything is alright Gavril!" America all but shouted at the surprised host. "Right Maxon?" America said, patting the prince's knee, with a bit more force than needed, making Maxon dropped the smirk that was growing on his face earlier.

"Right! America and I are doing great!" Maxon said with enthusiasm and to annoy the lady more, he grabbed the hand thats still perched on his knee and intertwined their fingers.

It would be a lie if America would say that Maxon's hand didnt feel good wrapped around hers, warming her cold fingers.

"Are you feeling cold?" Maxon said in all seriousness. He wrapped his other hand rubbing it around America's hand, warming it.

"Just a little nervous thats all" America said with a shrug, their eyes locked on each others, forgetting their host, and the cameras for a while until Gavril coughed to get their attention. Both their heads snapped at Gavril and the look they gave him made him feel like an alien in their world. But neither pulled their hands away from the other and it looks like it will stay interlocked for the rest of their interview.

"Fascinating! Now Prince Maxon," Gavril said, and he cant help but to tease the lady by emphasising her companions title.

America wanted to slap her forhead in embarrassment. It was the second time she forgot to say Maxon's title. Speaking of the devil, Maxon let out a small chuckle upon seeing America's rare embarrassment-blush. His mother smiled at their interaction.

"What do you think of Lady America? Your honest thoughts about her" Gavril continued, his upper body slightly leaning forward.

Maxon looked at America the same time she did. Her cool blue eyes twinkling with curiosity.

She really wants to know.

And thats exactly what Maxon would give her. His honest answer.

"Lady America was and still is the most intriguing and striking person I have ever met. I smile when she laughs, I get mad when she cries, and I get sad when she ignores me." Maxon's eyes narrowed slightly and America gave a small smile as an apology.

"Everyday is a challenge with her, but its the good kind of challenge...sometimes" Maxon whispers the last word but America heard him quite clear.

"Hey!" America then laughed at Maxon's terrified face.

"Care to elaborate your Highness?" Gavril all but interrupts the couples playful banter.

"Well America will not shed away from anything, she's horribly blunt" Maxon laughed when America gasped.

Where is he going with this?

Gavril and the other people paying attention to the couple, excluding Kriss of course who continues to glare at the easy going banter of the pair, hid their smiles as they witness what has got to be the best interview ever!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

MALIGAYANG PASKO!!

UPDATE: hopefully before my school starts.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ME AND I GET IN A COLLEGE AND NOT BE WAIT-LISTED LIKE MY SITUATION IN ONE COLLEGE :(

I REALLY AM SO NERVOUS AND SCARED! I REALLY WANNA GET IN A COLLEGE AND NOT BE WAIT-LISTED & HAVE A COURSE!!!

Anyway, 1k reads awesome!! LOVE YOU!! ❤❗

SERIES RECOMMENDATION: Marvels: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.--> you would never turn your TV off once you start.

FLASH--> some actors there are horrible at acting!! seriously!!

OH! there is a crossover from another HERO thing series :D