"Real or Not Real? You love me." His voice, reaching out, grasping hold of a last few words as I realize that he is desperate. I don't know how to reply.

"Real. Definetly real." This just slipped out like, Pop!. I didn't even realize I said that until he flashed his famous "good" smile and complimented my hair. I thought my crew team was lost, I found them. In Compartment 1089. Just like my mother did after her 2nd Hunger Games.

I am Julia Anne Mellark, female tribute of District 13 in the 113th Hunger Games.