True Love, Never Forgotten
I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES AND THIS IS STRICTLY MY THOUGHTS ON WHAT HAPPENED.
BACKGROUND: This story is based on what I think happened between Cato and Clove before and during the Hunger Games but with some different events and a different ending. A love overshadowed by the star- crossed lovers of District 12. It is mostly in Clove's POV but Cato's POV is in there too.
CHAPTER 1
"Cato" I scream as I wake up from the same nightmare that has plagued me for nights.
In my nightmare, the only person I have ever loved is picked to be in the 74th Hunger Games. I know why this dream is so repetitive; the reaping is only 2 days away. Cato and I are both 17 and because of this the odds are not in our favor but I'm not worried about me, my name has not been put in as many times as Cato's. As I snap back to reality I look at the clock sitting next to me and see that it is 5am and I should get ready for training. Training is the one time that I can let out all my frustration and pain. Plus I get to see Cato, and when training ends at 2pm we will have our alone time. I arrive to the training center early and am pleased when I see Cato waiting for me outside the door.
"Your here a little early Clove" Cato said with a laugh, "I know I know you couldn't handle being away from me for 5 more seconds."
I nervously laugh as my mind drifts back to my nightmare then back to reality. I stare into Cato's pure blue eyes and we both lean forward so our lips would meet. He pulls away right as our trainer, Paracress, walks towards us.
"Good to see you two here early to get some extra training time in." she says sarcastically.
I didn't understand why she had said the statement with that hint of sarcasm until I realized we were still holding each other, my head resting on his muscular chest and his chin resting lightly on the top of my head.
"You're worried about something," Cato said suddenly "I can see it in your eyes"
After Cato's comment I couldn't hold the tears back, I cried into his chest and continued to cry not caring what anyone thought. I looked up and see that tears were welling up in his eyes but he held them back trying to stay tough for me. He looked down at me as I looked up at him and the truth came out.
"I'm afraid to lose you, I'm afraid that your name will be picked in the reaping, and I know you're strong but that doesn't guarantee you make it home alive. I don't want to lose the only person I can tell everything to, the only person I trust, the only person I truly care about." I say while tears stream down my face. Cato wipes the tears from my face and opens his mouth to speak.
"I'm afraid of losing you Clove, your- you're the only- the only person I've ever- I've ever loved." Cato stutters. I have never seen him this nervous. He wraps his arms tighter around my waist and whispers the three words that would change our lives forever, I love you.