diff --git a/terminal/__main__.py b/terminal/__main__.py
index 09a932a..aca04eb 100644
--- a/terminal/__main__.py
+++ b/terminal/__main__.py
@@ -57,9 +57,9 @@ class Menu:
         for i, k in enumerate(self.options):
             if i == self.cursor_pos:
                 Text(k).highlight().draw_at(i + 2, 1)
+                self.selected = self.options.get(k)
             else:
                 Text(k).draw_at(i + 2, 1)
-            self.selected = self.options.get(k)
 
 
 def main():