I wake up to the feeling of fear. Now I remember why. Today is the Reaping. This day of each year since I was twelve has been my dreading day. I walk out to the kitchen and see my mom is not home. 'Yes' I think to myself. My mom is not the nicest mom. She is really abusive towards me and my brothers. "Good morning", my brother Jayne says. "Good morning", I say in reply. "Peeta relax they won't pick you they'll just pick one of those stupid Seam kids.", my brother Kane says. My father and I switch glances knowing one of those 'stupid Seam kids' is Katniss,my crush since I was five. I know her name is in many times. She gets tesserae for her family. "I know Kane, I'm okay," I state. My father sets a cheese bun and hot chocolate in front of me. He knows I love hot chocolate. "Why don't you guys go get ready," he says to Jayne and Kane. They nod and go to our room. "Don't worry she won't get picked", my father says. "What if she does?" I ask. "She won't" he says matter-of-factly. "Why don't you go and get dressed?" My father asks. "Okay", I reply. I get dressed and soon enough I'm getting my finger poked by a peacekeeper. I go and line up with the other 16-year olds. I stand in a group with my friends. I see the crazy escort, Effie Trinket, fixing her wig. She days it's real but no one believes her. "Hello and welcome. Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor," she screams to us. "Today we have a special film brought to you by the Capitol." We watch it and then listen to the anthem. "As always ladies first," she says. She pulls out the little slip and she's about to say the name. I'm starting to cross my fingers to pray it's not Katniss when she shouts it out. "PRIMROSE EVERDEEN!" I'm feeling the worst feeling in my gut. Primrose Everdeen is Katniss' sister who's only 12. "I volunteer! I volunteer! I volunteer as tribute!" Katniss screams running to the stage. "O my District 12's first ever volunteer. What's your name darling?" Effie says "Katniss Everdeen," Katniss says unemotionally. "Well I bet my buttons that was your sister!"Effie says. "Yes." Katniss states. "Now for the boys!" Effie says. I'm just thinking about katniss when I hear my name being shout. "PEETA MELLARK!" Effie booms. I walk slowly to the stage and up near katniss and Effie tells us to shake hands. I put my hand out and it takes a while for Katniss to do the same. We finnally do and we get pushed into rooms to say our goodbyes. The first to come in are my mother and brothers. They say their goodbyes and then I ask my mother where dad is and she said at the house getting something. I just say ok then my mother hugs me and gives me one last kiss on the cheek. My father comes in and says he lives me and wishes me the best and to enjoy the Capitol food. I say okay and he gives me a hug, says he loves me and leaves. We later then get put in a train to the Capitol.