District 7 (Kayla'sP.O.V)
I don't get why we should have to dress up for what could possibly be our deaths. The Hunger Games.
Last year I had lost my best friend to The Hunger Games. Ever since I haven't been the same.
My mother has always insisted that we dress appropriately for the reaping. I absolutely hated it.
I am glad my little sister Shelby isn't old enough to be in the reaping. If she was I would volunteer anyway.
"Kayla Let's Go!"
My mother, Shelby and I walked to where the reaping is taking place. I went through the line and signed in just like every year.
We all waited paitently for the reaping begin. I was going crazy from the wait. This was the worst part of the reaping.
Soon I saw The anouncer Helena walked onto the stage. I didn't want to pay attention. But soon I would have to.
When I hear the girl's nam all of the air is sucked out of my lungs;
"Kayla Lovins"
Mindlessly I walk onto the stage and stood there. The wait was horrible. Soon I hear Helena say boy tribute's name;
"Austin Book"
I know the blonde hair, blue eyed boy that walkes onto the stage. He's been in a couple of classes with me. We shook hands like all of the tributes did and looked back out at the crowd. And I can't takemy eyes off of my sister's tear-stained face.
