I sat down in the cushioned womens room. The interview today was not acceptable. They didn't even mention me. I changed into a fluffy white robe and swept my hair into a bun, cozying down to read the latest gossip rag.

"New Results!"

What's new?

After the astonishing screening today, the public has something to say.

Everly still leads but Scarlett is not far behind, and Beryl has taken a new lead. Who do you think deserves to win? Take your try at the poll next friday?

- William Wilcox; Author of "The Selection; All Reports"

In the morning five girls were eliminated. After a useless five minutes of trying not to sweat as girls burst into tears left and right, the prince announced that we would be attending Princess Lili's 18th birthday. We were each told to make a stand for her party. I decided to make a dance station. Everybody got a section and I filled it with colored tiles that lit up and a DJ stand. I made sure to personally pick all the albums and assigned myself as dj. When the clock struck midnight, princess Lili entered, looking enchanting in her Cinderella dress and windswept hair. The floor was cobblestone and the wallpaper showed a gorgeous castle in the distance. Then a pumpkin carriage with prince Dedrick in it rolled in. This was Cinderella. An entire freaking orchestra started playing that put my dance station to shame. I coordinated my outfit to my booth and wore a sleek black dress that was sectioned into small square panels that lit up in crazy colors.

"Will you have this dance?" Said Prince Dedrick. Princess Lili laughed and took his hand. They twirled up and down the streets, checking every station. When they came to me they stood on the dance floor, prepared to slow dance. I cranked up a funky hip hop song up as high as I could and watched them try to dance.

I edged in front of Princess Lili and started dancing. I knew how to be a lady. I never danced. What was happening to me? The Prince bopped with me and I couldn't hold in my laughter. I don't laugh. Like ever. Bree gaped at me from her surprise fountain stand. When the music stopped I slowed and walked back to the dj stand. Princess Lili took Prince Dedricks arm and walked off, giving me a smile that said "HAHA". I smiled right back and cranked up another song, leaving both stations next to me with bleeding ears. Bree glared at me and then softened her gaze as the Prince and Princess walked up. Her station was a revolving drink fountain with different drinks. Princess Lili aimed her cup at sparkling lemonade but ended up with sour grape wine. She frowned. The Prince aimed his cup with his eyes closed. The fountain randomly sped up so that his cup landed at fizzing blueberry soda. His favorite.

I smirked as he opened his eyes and cheered up. He patted Bree on the shoulder and walked off, leaving Bree squealing in his wake. She was just so obsessed. She caught my gaze and glared. My smile faltered. I hated Bree. Right?