I don't know how long this will be, but I'm not writing about Haymitch in the actual games, just before and after.
Chapter One
"Haymitch Abernathy!" The name rang in my ears. It was my name. I slowly walked onto the stage, head high, and took my place by the two other tributes that had already been called. I didn't even know who the other girl was, but she started sobbing as soon as she took her first step towards the stage.
After a short speech we were quickly moved into the justice building. I was put in a room with a small couch and a table.
My parents entered the room almost immediately.
"Oh Haymitch!" My mom cried, throwing her arms around my neck.
I had to choke back my tears. I hugged her tightly, stroking her long, messy red hair.
"I love you, Mom." I said. I suddenly wished I had said that to her more.
"You're the light of my life Haymitch." She answered, placing her hands on my face.
It became almost impossible to restrain my sobs.
"You take care of yourself." I managed to say. I hugged her again and she sat on the couch. I was in my Dad's arms in a second. I hadn't hugged my dad in so long, now I wished I could never leave his arms.
"You may not be a fighter son, but you're the smartest man I know."
"Alright." I answered, not able to say much with my tears threatening to spill over.
"You…be careful." He said, hugging me again. "I love you son."
"I love you Dad."
We all three sat on the couch in silence. All our hands interlocked. I never wanted them to leave. But all to soon the peacekeeper made them leave.
"But the hours not over! I shouted.
My parents stood at the door.
"Haymitch, your brave and strong. Don't give up yet. I love you so much my son." My mom said, tears sliding down her cheeks. I hugged her again. The last time I'd ever hug her. I thought, choking back more sobs.
"I'm betting on you Haymitch. Intelligence is worth more than you think." My dad said, obviously trying to be persuasive.
What makes them believe I have the slightest bit of a chance? Wishful thinking, I answered myself.
"Goodbye Mom, bye Dad." I whispered. They nodded, and the peacekeeper pushed them away and slammed the door.
Just a little longer, and then you can cry, just hold on.
I was leaning up against the wall, waiting for someone to come get me, when I heard quick, light footsteps coming towards my door.
"He doesn't have time for anymore visitors." The peacekeeper said.
"He has ten more minutes, your not the only one who owns a watch."
"Your not allowed in."
"Yes, I am. I'm his best friend."
It was Adeline Martin. He was her best friend, but she was so much more than that to him. She had been since they were 10 years old.
"Uh!" The girl grunted, kicking the peacekeeper so hard, he fell to the ground and she ran into the room. She was wearing a knee-length yellow dress, and her dirty- blond hair was in a messy ponytail
"Haymitch." She gasped, practically leaping into his arms.
I kept a tight hold on her. It's now or never. I pulled back, so I could stare right into her brilliant green eyes.
"I love you Ade, I'm sorry I waited till now, but really I do." I choked out.
"Haymitch." She sighed with a little smile creeping up her face. "I love you too. I've loved you as long as I can remember." She started to cry and Haymitch wiped the tears off her face.
"Goodbye Ade."
With this, I seized my last opportunity. I pressed my lips to hers. She kissed back and I could feel her tears. She wrapped her nimble fingers in my messy black hair. He lips felt like lightning and dynamite was erupting in my stomach. She stopped all to soon, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed my cheek.
"This isn't goodbye." Adeline told me.
She squeezed my hand and left the room. Man, I thought, wish I'd told her that sooner.
The peacekeeper led me to the train and I was only able to form one thought.
I have to come home to Adeline.
Thank you for reading! Hope you liked it. Please Review! I will write about the opening ceremony and the training center and stuff, but then I will skip the games and write about when he comes home. PLEASE REVIEW!