Katniss hated the Capitol and everything it stood for. But Katniss didn't understand why she was coming here. "Oh right!" She remembered unenthusiastically. Effie had invited her over for tea. The train sped on the tracks, coming closer and closer to the giant city.
Some buildings towered over others. Katniss had to admit that the city did seem lively, even from here. Many of the skyscrapers towered over the train like giants. Looking below, she could see moving dots, which one could assume were citizens.
Thinking about the citizens made Katniss roll her eyes. The outrageous way they dressed and their faces caked with make-up seemed to annoy her. Everything about them was too much. But Katniss tried to push this aside.
She was going to visit Effie today, so she needed to stay positive. She still didn't know why she was visiting Effie, besides the fact that she was invited for tea. Peeta thought it was pretty strange too.
Katniss wasn't exactly sure why she was truly visiting the woman. As of lately she felt almost drawn to her. She didn't understand this. The woman had always been slightly annoying with her flamboyant personality.
Just like all of the other Capitol citizens, she dressed eccentrically. What was it that made Effie stand out? So special? Maybe it was something in her eyes. "Those beautiful blue eyes" Katniss thought.
Horrified at her thoughts. She quickly crushed them. Glancing out of the window once more, she noticed that the train was nearing the station.
Time Skip….
Katniss walked through the upper class neighborhood of the large city. She squeezed through the highly pampered people along the busy sidewalks. Citizens with chromatic hair colors and psychedelic outfits flooded the area.
Many of them eyeing Katniss strangely as they walk by her. More than likely because of her attire. A citizen of the Capitol would consider it dull. She reached in her pocket pulling out the small paper that read Effie's address.
"442 Blueberry Drive" Looking up Katniss saw a street sign that read "Blueberry" drive, written in cursive. "Cursive, really?" she mumbled to herself before taking a turn down the street.
The houses were large in size and multi colored. It almost reminded her of something out of a Dr. Seuss book. Large gates secured the homes. Katniss walked down the sidewalk, searching for her house number "436….438….440….442" She stopped in front of a pink, blue, and green home, that slightly resembled a smaller version of a palace.
The windows were enormous. She could see a room filled with odd shaped furniture. Her heart began to race. Katniss wasn't sure why. Approaching the gate, she pushed the call button. After a few rings an all too familiar cheerful voice came on the line.
"Hello, Hello?" Effie called. Katniss found herself smiling at the sound of the woman's exuberant voice. "Hey Effie! It's Katniss." She replied. "Oh goodie! You're here! Do come in!" the woman cried joyfully.
Within a matter of seconds the gates began to open. Katniss walked along the long walkway, taking in the sights of the front lawn. The shrubs were shaped like ice cream swirls. The grass was a healthy green color.
Everything looked absolutely perfect. Katniss admired the rose bushes. The garden was absolutely beautiful. The large glass doors of the home opened and out stepped Effie, looking as radiant and colorful as ever.
She wore a blue wig, tight pink dress, black lace gloves, and silver high heel boots. A white rose rested in her hair. She had on an excessive amount of make-up as usual. Katniss felt as though she were looking at her for the first time.
Regardless of the woman's ridiculous taste in clothing, Katniss couldn't keep her eyes off of her as she approached the woman. "Come, come!" Effie chimed. Pulling Katniss into the home. When Katniss was pulled inside, she noticed that the floors were made of white marble.
She thought it was slightly odd that the couches were shaped like an "S". A large fire place, made entirely of marble stood in front of the couches. An enormous flat screen hung from the wall. "Jesus Christ!" Katniss whispered to herself, before focusing her attention back to the gleeful woman.
"My goodness! I've missed you so much!" Effie cried, wrapping Katniss in a warm hug, making their bodies press together. Katniss returned the hug, taking in the woman's scent. She smelled of vanilla. God she smelled great.
Katniss tightened the hug, causing a soft gasp from Effie, followed by a light giggle. "Oh my! I assume that you missed me as well." Effie said. This made Katniss blush, as they were wrapped in each other's embrace.
Katniss awkwardly pulled away, not understanding why she was feeling that way. "We're just friends." she thought to herself. She didn't understand why she felt this way around the woman. Effie placed her hands on Katniss's shoulders. "So, how is my victor?" she asked, her lips forming a light smirk.
"I'm doing fine, I guess. What about you?" Katniss asked. "Simply wonderful, my dear! Effie chimed. "Come and sit!" Effie took her hand, pulling her toward one of the funny shaped couches. Her soft touch made Katniss shiver.
When they sat down on the couch, Effie scooted close to Katniss, crossing her legs. Katniss couldn't help but stare at the woman's smooth thighs. "What's happening to me?" Katniss thought. Her vision shifted to the woman's pink lips which curved into a smile.
Katniss had the sudden urge to kiss them, but quickly fought against it. She wasn't sure why the woman was sitting this close to her. But she wasn't going to protest against it. "So, how are Peeta and the others?" she asked.
"They're fine." Katniss lied. Well at least with Peeta. He hadn't been fine. He had been upset about their recent break up. Katniss had begun to feel as though something were missing in their relationship. When he'd kiss her, she wouldn't feel the sparks that she used to feel.
The woman placed a hand on Katniss's causing Katniss's cheeks to turn red. "When I used to mention his name, you used to light up. Is something the matter dear?" Effie asked leaning in toward her. Katniss began to feel dizzy, unable to keep it in anymore.
She didn't know where all of this was coming from. She so badly wanted to kiss the woman. As if she wasn't in control of her body, she leaned in toward the woman, kissing her on the lips. Effie's eyes widened in shock.
Her lips felt soft. Katniss's mind felt as though it were racing a million miles a minute. Katniss didn't feel Effie kissing back, causing her to instantly regret this decision. She pulled away, completely embarrassed.
She scolded herself for letting her hormones get in the way. Looking at the shocked woman across from her she realized that she could have possibly ruined the friendship. She didn't want this.
Effie softly ran her finger across her own lip. "I'm sorry." Katniss said. "I shouldn't have done that. I don't know what I was thinking. I wasn't thinking. These past few days have been really confusing for me and…I'm just going to leave." Katniss blurted standing to her feet.
Tears of regret began to swell up in her eyes. She turned around to leave when she felt Effie grab her wrist. This surprised her. She turned around to see Effie wearing a look of shock and curiosity.
"No, please stay." She whispered.