I remember looking at your face right after I was picked. The terrified look upon your face and your fist clenched in tight fist. You couldn't believe your ears. Your best friend was just selected for the reaping.
We didn't start out as friends let alone boyfriend and girlfriend. When I turned 12 I began training to become a Career. In district 2 being a Career was the highest honor possible. The training was hard and I didn't like it at all. They tried to find your specialty in the weapons. I couldn't throw a spear or swing a sword, but the moment I tried throwing knifes I knew I found my specialty. I never met you until I was 14 though. I was practicing throwing and I guess I strained my shoulder pretty badly. I threw the knife and I felt the pain in my shoulder erupt. I saw the knife fly out of my ideal range and saw it fly into another person's target. I was completely embarrassed and in pain. I saw this blonde haired boy walk over to his target and grabbed my knife. I recognized this boy as Cato. Cato was the boy no one wanted to mess with because he was big for his age and ruthless. I suddenly became scared, because I knew of his temper problem and he was walking right to me. He walked right up to me and handed me my knife. I was terrified to look him in the eyes so I kept my head down. As I went to reach for my knife the pain engulfed my shoulder. I swallowed my pain and tried to reach for my knife again. The pain was too much. I felt my body give in to the pain. I feel to my knees clutching my shoulder. I felt a yelp escape my lips. I felt the room start getting dark. I felt someone arms around me as I fought to stay awake. That was the last thing I remember before the darkness closes in.
I woke up in a hospital room the next morning. My eyes could barely adjust to the bright lights. I tried to sit up, but the pain in my body was too much to handle. I laid back down and turned my head to get a better look at the room. My heartbeat quickened as I saw Cato sitting on a chair next to my bed. My mind starts wondering if he has been here all night and why. He notices I am awake and gives me a smile.
Sorry if I scared you at all" He says in the cutest voice I have ever heard. "I was just here to make sure you are OK." He says softly.
I smile as his eyes lighten up. "It's alright. I- I am Clove." I saw in a shaky voice. I see him smile for the first time.
"Nice to meet you Clove. I'm Cato." He says with a bright tone. "You were out for a while. I never knew spraining your shoulder could cause you that much pain." He says with a grin. I can't help but to smile with him. Little did I know that this moment would be the start of a great friendship.