This is my first Hunger Games fic. This will have Effie/Haymitch, Wiress/Betee, and Johanna/ undetermined as the major couples in the story. I hope you enjoy and review.
The note after the story tells you who I picked for Johanna after writing this chapter.
"Beetee. Beetee. Tick tock. Tick tock. Beetee. Beetee. Tick tock. Tick tock." Wiress repeated in her sleep next to me. Well, maybe I should back up a little.
After Katniss had shot the arrow into the force field I was taken by the peacekeepers. I thought it was for my security, but I began to think differently when they shoved me into this room. The room was quite big; it was also equipped with a full bathroom. They left me alone; I was given 3 meals and a fresh pair of sheets every day. But they took my makeup and wigs, I feel so naked without them. On a happy thought they let me keep the golden bracelet Haymitch had given me a couple of years ago for my birthday. We don't talk about it but I sometimes see him staring at the bracelet and then smile quickly before frowning again.
My routine was pretty simple. I woke up had breakfast, and then changed clothes. After that I would either read or draw. By the time I would get bored my lunch would arrive. When lunch is over my President Snow would come and visit it me for ten minutes. He would bring news of the outside world, and then he would tell me that if I ever had anything to say that he would be ready to listen. Once he leaves I take a shower because to be honest he disgusts me. I continue with my readings after my shower. The rest of my time is spent day dreaming and origami, another hidden talent of mine. When dinner is brought to me is the only time I'm allowed to request anything, it's always the same thing, more paper and books. I always give my art work to the Avoxes; they all seem quite fond of my origami birds. Finally after hoping and praying I go to sleep.
On the fourth day after I got out of my shower I found two new people in my room. Johanna and Wiress. They were both sitting in the chairs staring at the bathroom door. Johanna lets out a breath but Wiress continues to repeat something incoherently.
"I was expecting someone to come out brandishing a knife or something. Not an annoying Capitol escort stripped of her toys. What did you do to get in here?" Johanna asked. I don't know why I'm surprised about her, brashness. To be honest I have had some interesting times with her. Times that neither of us would talk about in present company. Well, I think we could talk about anything around Wiress and I doubt she would be able to comprehend any of it.
"I don't really know. After Katniss pulled that little stunt the peacekeepers pulled me into here. I've been in here for four days. What happened to you?" I direct my question to Wiress hoping that maybe that would break her trance but no such luck.
"We don't know. Both of us were injured pretty severely. All I remember is hearing a zapping noise and then waking up in the hospital with my hands cuffed next this crazy thing." Johanna grumbles.
"Not crazy I'm just… Need Beetee… Can't handle." Both Johanna and I stare at Wiress as she finally loses her grip and begins to sob uncontrollably. I stare at her with shock, and by the look of Johanna I have a feeling that we're thinking the same thing. We're helpless
Finally grasping the situation I move over to the sobbing woman and try to soothe her. "I don't think you're crazy sweetie. You're perfect. And I bet Beetee is missing you too. When this is all resolved I bet one of my stilettos that Beetee will be the first to reach you. Until then all of us," I give Johanna a stony glare, "will have to be each other's safety net. How about that?" The only response I get is Wiress burrowing into my side and beginning to rock back and forth.
I feel bad about lying to the poor girl. The likely hood is slim to none that we'll get out of here. People think that I'm stupid but I'm not. I knew that the rebellion was going on. That almost all of the people that surrounded me were part of it. Sure, my feelings are a little bruised from not being asked to join the rebellion but that's okay, I understand. All they see me as is a stupid Capitol escort that was a senseless drone. I guess it was too much to ask for, but I thought Haymitch would see through the façade, guess not.
"You know what always helps me? A nice shower! How about I get you to in the shower Wiress?" It wasn't really a question, more of a decision. Wiress nods her head, still crying, and I help her into the bathroom. Surprisingly enough I Johanna follows into the nicely sized bathroom.
"I thought we could make this a party. Wouldn't that be fun Wiress? You, me, and Effie having a, erotic party?" Johanna was now smiling like a lunatic as I sit down Wiress onto the toilet.
"Party… Parties are… Always liked" Wiress mumbles.
"The kind of party Johanna is suggesting is not the kind you're thinking of sweetie. It wouldn't be any fun." I state as I try to get Wiress out of her shirt.
"You weren't saying that last time. Were you?" I can feel a blush creeping onto my face as I look anywhere but my present company.
"Sex." My head snaps towards Wiress, "Orgy…. Beetee wouldn't…. Cheating." She nods her head and begins to take over where I had left off with her shirt. I stared at Johanna as she stared at Wiress.
"I always knew there was something, electric, going on with you and Beetee. " Wiress just nods her head again before she stands up and takes off her pants.
"I believe that is our queue to leave, there are towels in that cabinet." I say hurriedly before she can undress anymore.
"No-" I can see that she's struggling with trying to finish her sentence, "No orgy then? I was- looking forward to it." Johanna lets out a cackle before I'm able to let to drag her out of the room.
"You should be ashamed of yourself!" I exclaim.
"Why? I got her to smile. And she doesn't seem as much as a nut case now does she?" Johanna states in a tone of indifference.
Deciding to change the topic I move to bigger things, "What happened out there Johanna? One moment I was crying because I thought all of you were going to die and the next thing I'm being hauled away by the peacekeepers."
"They got Katniss, Beetee, and Finnick out. Enobaria, Peeta, Wiress, and I were taken. Enobaria is still in the hospital, her injuries were so much worse, and I don't know about Peeta though." My heart sinks when I hear about the unknown condition of one of my own tributes.
"I know about the rebellion. I've known for years. I've been covering your asses for years." I admit as I look away from the holographic window. And for the first time I see a speechless Johanna in front of me. "Don't worry, I haven't told Snow anything. Just thought you should know."
"I'm sorry." That's all she says before she sits on the bed, and pats the spot beside her. When I sit down she slowly raises her hand to my hair that reaches my mid back.
"You look so beautiful. I wish you would wear your hair like this. It's such a beautiful color. And your face looks so much better without all that powder. You look as if you had been kissed by the sun." Johanna admits quietly.
"Johanna." I warn softly.
"I know you wish for another, so do I. But that does not mean we cannot make this work." And with that she swiftly bends down to kiss me.
I can't find the strength to push her off; I don't think I want to. To be able to touch another human being this intimately is such a pleasure. Especially when it is one that you know well, as well as I know Johanna's. This wouldn't be the first time that Johanna and I have played this game. After the death of tributes, unbearable parties, nightmares we found solace in one another.
"We shouldn't." I gasp as she begins to kiss down my neck. "Wiress will be coming out any moment,-
"Then she can join." Johanna replies and I can feel her smirking into my neck. I raise my hand and raise her head so we are eye level.
"I want Haymitch." I whisper. I see the determination leave her eyes, and she finally nods her head in understanding.
"Well, love sucks." Johanna declares with her face still in the nook of my neck. We're silent for a moment. That is until I feel tiny trembles coming from the body on top of me, then the tears came.
"I just don't know what to do." Johanna struggles to say in between sobs. I would like to say that I am a person that works well underneath pressure; however, an emotional Johanna was not something that I expected or prepared for in my life. To be honest I never expected to have Johanna in my life. If I really think about she was the one to start the roller coaster which was our 'relationship'. She was the one to come to my bedroom in the middle of the night, to find my hide away places around town. But for some reason it worked.
"Oh honey, it'll get better." I try meekly.
"No it will just get worse." She continues to sob on me as I gently rub circles on her back. After some time has passed the sobs stop, but the trembles continue until she has falls asleep.
When I hear a door open I jump, I had forgotten that Wiress was in the bathroom. She was only in her bra and underwear, her clothes folded in her hands. When she sees me looking at her she gives me a small smile.
"Don't wear clothes to bed- Beetee says." She tells me. At least she has manners
"That's all right. Johanna wasn't feeling so good. You want to lay in bed with us?" I ask as I follow Johanna's move from earlier by patting the spot next to me on the bed. Wiress scurries to the directed spot and instantly burrows into my side. As if I was on auto pilot I begin to rub soothing circle on the arm she had looped around me and Johanna.
"Beetee. Beetee. Tick tock. Tick tock. Beetee. Beetee. Tick tock. Tick tock."
So I think I've decided to pair Johanna with Enobaria. I think that since they are both so bitchy that they might be able to work out in the end. Also it seemed like there was some extra hate between the two in the books. If you have any other ideas about the two picks you can let me know through review. Or if you want anything covered in the next chapters.