"What the hell? It's six in the morning" Alex muttered as she swung her arm over the nightstand and aggressively hit the snooze button of the offending alarm clock.
Alexandra Rose Mellark, daughter of Peeta and Katniss Mellark. 17 years old, a tall (5'8") and athletic figure and her stunning visage framed with long raven black hair and piercing light grey eyes, inherited from her mother.
Alex is an open book, there's not much she doesn't share but just like everyone else she has a secret of her own- she's gay. She's known ever since she was a little girl, she's always found herself drawn to girls and she just doesn't feel the need to come out yet.
"Good morning sweetie" Katniss smiled from the kitchen table
"Good morning mom, why are we awake at this ungodly hour?" Alex groaned as she took a seat next to her mom
"Because" Peeta emerged from the bathroom, his blonde-grayish hair still damp "We're going to District 4 to visit the O'Dairs and celebrate Chloe's birthday" He ruffles Alex's hair and plants a kiss on Katniss's cheek.
Chloe O'Dair. Alex smiles from ear to ear whenever she hears that name. Chloe O'Dair, daughter of Finnick and Annie. 16 (soon to be 17) years old, a bit shorter than Alex (5'5") but a stunning physique and a beautiful face with flaming red locks. (AN: Just imagine Madelaine Petsch for Chloe)
Alex has always had a crush on Chloe, along with everyone who has a set of eyes, maybe this was her chance to get closer to her. Hell, Chloe might not even be gay but to Alex it wouldn't hurt to try.
"You still there Alex?" Katniss jokes as she waves a hand in front of Alex's face "Go pack up, we leave for the train in about an hour" Alex snaps out of her trance and heads upstairs to her room "Do I have time for a quick shower?" She yells from the top of the stairs "Quickly" Was her mom's reply
"What's up with her? She's been acting differently lately" Peeta asks as his brow furrows
"She's a teenager, god knows what's going on in her head" Katniss jokes and they both share a hearty laugh.
As Alex walks into her room she pulls out her gray duffel bag and haphazardly throws a couple of ripped jeans, hoodies, and of course her signature black combat boots. She towel drys her hair and throws on a pair of black sweatpants and a long-sleeved t-shirt with her high school logo on it and tops it off with a pair of white Nike sneakers.
"Might as well try to make myself look decent" Alex says to herself as she looks into her white vanity mirror. She applies some light makeup and blow dries her hair.
"Alright, I'm ready" Alex groans, lugging her bag down the stairs "Here let me help you honey" Peeta laughs and takes the bag from her hands "Thanks dad"
"Are we there yet?" Alex whined as she rested her head on her mom's shoulder like a little kid
"Less than an hour sweetheart" Katniss laughs and pats Alex on the head "Just like your mom, no patience at all" Peeta chides from besides them and Katniss playfully slaps his upper arm
"Oh thank god! Another hour on that train would've killed me" Alex dramatically exclaims as she steps onto District 4 ground
"Katniss!" Everyone whips their heads around and are met with the O'Dairs. "Annie, Finnick!" They run over to them and everyone shares a hug
"Hey Chloe" Alex smiles nervously
"Hi Alex" Chloe returns the same smile and she leans in for a hug, standing on her tippy toes to wrap her arms around Alex's neck while Alex wraps her arms around Chloe's waist
"Woah! I sense a little spark there" Finnick whispers among the other adults "They're cute, let them be" Annie defends
"Alright! Let's get this fun weekend started" Finnick whoops causing Alex and Chloe to pull away
"Your dad's crazy" Alex whispers so only Chloe can hear, Chloe giggles and leans in closer to Alex "He's not wrong about the fun part" She winks