AN: I've recently been obsessed with Karvel... And plus I have no inspiration for my other stories so.. Well Je 'Taime means I Love You, according to Google. Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't want to be seen as an idiot.
Prologue
Katniss sat on the branch of a big tree, waiting for something to pass by. Of course an animal. She's hunting, duh.
Her Hunting instincts sensed another living thing very close to her area.
Stomp
Stomp
THUMP!
Whoa. Whatever it was, it was big. Something her size. Katniss heard a quiet curse and she sighed. A person. No game yet. The person was getting closer and Katniss could hear what he was saying.
"Dammit. Didn't see that God damn tree..." He mumbled. Katniss had to stifle a giggle. So this boy ran into a tree, it seems.
He came into view and Katniss had to grip the branch she was sitting so she wouldn't fall.
He. Was. Cute. And Katniss rarely found things cute. Except her sister.
The boy had forest green eyes, dark brown hair, and a pale complexion. He was about 13, a year older than Katniss.
She was too busy blushing and thinking to herself that she didn't notice the boy looking at her.
"Hey up there," He called. Katniss inhaled quickly and almost fell.
"Uh, um, hi?"
'Smooth Katniss, smooth,' She chastised in her mind. Katniss was broken from her thoughts when he spoke again.
"So... Mind getting out that tree so I could talk to you?" Katniss turned red again.
She climbed down the tree quickly and stuck out her hand shyly.
"I-I'm Katniss Everdeen," She mumbled. He shook her hand and introduced himself.
"Marvel Quaid at your service, milady!" He said cheekily. "Want to go on a walk and talk, Katniss?"
Marvel said it so charming that she agreed.
They found out a lot about each other. Marvel was in the woods because he was here for Career training with his district and District 2. They were visiting all the other districts to see what they were like. The visits were going to be for 10 months a year. One month each district. Well, like the others. They weren't going to One or Two.
The visits were going to last until you turn 16. During the tours, you must train also. Your brain and body.
"Oh so you hunt in these woods so you can survive?" Marvel asked for clarification. Katniss nodded.
"Because my mom checked out of the world when, m-my fa-father died," Her voice crumbled toward the end.
"How did your father die?" Marvel asked, gently.
"I-In the m-mines. Ex-Explosion. Daddy didn't get out. Most did get out. But s-some didn't make it," She couldn't take it. Katniss didn't really mourn when her father died. She stayed strong. For Prim. Katniss had to let it out.
She continued on with her thoughts, forgetting Marvel was there.
"I remember the day clearly. The mines exploded and the school was evacuated. We waited there for a few minutes, Prim, mom, and I. Then men came pouring out of the opening. Elevator after elevator. We stayed for hours. And then, it hit us," Katniss chuckled bitterly.
Marvel could see unshed tears. And he put his arm around her.
"It hit us. Daddy wasn't alive. Daddy was dead. Daddy wasn't coming back. Never," She finally broke. Sob after sob.
"Daddy died. Mom checked out. Prim was scared. I didn't know what to do," Marvel hugged her and tucked her head into the crook of his neck.
They stayed there for a while, with her body curled into his.
"Th-Thanks Marvel," She whispered.
"No problem, Kat," He chuckled.
"Well if you get to call me Kat, I get to call you Marvie. Can I? Please Marvie?" She begged with a puppy dog look she learned from Prim.
Marvel sighed. "If you must... Kitty," He then smirked.
"No fair Marvie!" She whined.
Marvel laughed and kissed her forehead, causing her to blush. "You're a funny twelve year old."
Katbiss pouted and smacked his arm. They looked at each other, and laughed.
Their friendship started that day. And it would never end. Or so they thought...
Sorry for OOCness. REVIEW!