The Drama of School Summery: Katniss, Peeta and all the others are stranded in the drama of Greenwhich School. Will they survive love, exams, enemies, boring Maths lessons and jealous exes? A/N: I know there's loads of au high school ff out there, but I really wanted to write one. I hope you enjoy it, and remember to R&R (READ &REVIEW!). Constructive criticism is fine and I appreciate it, but please no nasty flames. They really dishearten me :( If you enjoy, please say what you liked and why if you like. Nice comments really fuel me, so I'll probably post the next chapter twice as quick! Katniss and most other people are 16 but Prim, Rue and Rory (who is not, I repeat, NOT Gales brother) are 12 and in their first year of secondary school (I live in the UK so we don't have high schools... so I have no clue whatsoever what order freshmen, seniors and that are! We have primary schools for 4 to 11 year olds, then secondary schools for 11 to 16 year olds. You can also do sixth form for 2 years after if you want.) Sorry I'm rambling... Now on with the story! Oh and Foxface=Finch as I've read quite a few ff with her named that in it. Characters may be a tad OOC, but it's AU and different situations change people. Disclaimer: I do not own the hunger games... but that does not stop me from wishing I do. Chapter 1: Prologue (kind-of)
Katniss POV
"Ugh! Bloody thing! I knew there was a reason I never tried with make-up before!" I half cursed to myself, half said angrily to Annie.
"Calm down Katniss, its only mascara. Use my correction pen!" Annie exclaimed from beside me, applying her daily green eyeshadow, which she claims that "it brings out her eyes". To me, she didn't need any make-up. She was beautiful, and had no trouble attracting random men to their lunch table. But Annie was only interested in one boy... Finnick. Who clearly likes her back, but Annie is too dazzled by his eyes to see. Honestly, I think she could look at him for weeks on end.
I grab the correction pen Annie pointed to and tried to figure out how to use it. Through my eyes, I really don't think make-up makes much of a difference, but apparently I'm not normal. All the victors - our group, which is sadly the most popular in the school - call me a "beautiful tomboy", as Finnick puts it. And for some unknown reason, Peeta blushes every time someone says it. It's not like he would ever like me though, he is sadly dating Glimmer. I'm angry at the thought of her - her perfect face, which goes perfectly with her perfect hair, perfect eyes, perfect mouth and perfect nose. Although, not her personality. She's like the school whore, hooking up with anything that moves, chatting up randomers with her annoyingly squeaky voice. It amazes me that Peeta can put up with her silly little head, let alone date her. It also amazes me that someone as kind, thoughtful, gorgeous and just a generally nice person can think that Glimmer is the right person for him. But the thing with Peeta is, he just sees the best in everyone. Even her.
And him dating Glimmer is totally fine by me, I mean, I don't like him. In fact, I hate him. His perfect face, hair, eyes, and the fact that him and Glimmer seem to fit so well together. The fact that they seem to be the perfect couple. And anyways, I do not need a relationship right now. I need to focus on my job, my grades, and Prim.
So... let me just get this clear with you guys. The one person I do and will ever love in this world is Prim. She means the world to me. I do not do relationships. My one went way down hill. Gale... let's stay of that subject.
I live in Greenwhich, where I am forced to attend Greenwhich School. I work as a model for a uprising stylist star named Cinna. Mostly we are just really good friends, but for some reason he pays me for it. I always try to leave some game on his doorstep in return, because once when I tried to give it him in person he threatened to force me into golden Lycra. Not good.
My dad died when I was 11, I am now 16 and try to be responsible. It's quite hard though, considering I live under someone else's roof. Me, Annie and Prim live in Finnick's house. My mum got drunk the night of the car crash and got run over. Not that I care, I was never as close to my mum as I was my dad, and I know that sounds terrible. Annie's parents were in a loony home... we don't really talk about it. But Finns parents are a whole different story! They are famous, kind but flirty and very much alive and sane. Finn heard what happened to me and Annie - her parents got dragged of to their home the same night as I was orphaned - and immediately offered to let us stay in his mansion-but-not-quite. I was all for turning him down, if I had a choice in the matter, that is. He asked Annie first and she pictured in her mind the fairytale ending and said yes as soon as he finished. But then again, Annie would agree to anything Finn said. I try to give as much money to Finn as i can, but it's quite hard considering I have to buy clothes for me and Prim too. It's not technically legal, but it's not like Coin would care. She's our dictator, extremely harsh and such a perfectionist. But she hardly looks at Cornwall, preferring to stay in China.
"Next time I think I should do your makeup Kitty, I don't want to be rude but you just seem to put it on and then rub it of again!" Annie snaps me out of my thoughts in a cheerful tone.
"Fine" I reply. I've never been a great conversationist.
"For a model you don't really take much interest in how you look, it's so strange. "
"I wouldn't really call myself a model"
"What? Katniss, your pictures are all over Cinna's store! Hell, even in the news! Cinna is famous because of you Kat" Hmmm, not particularly. My picture may have been in the news, but that's only because it was the first time someone from Greenwhich has been in a pageant.
"Anns, I appreciate your points, but seriously? That photo was on Cornwall Daily News, not featured all around the world or something important like that!"
"Keep telling yourself that, but we all know one day you will be on the news. You're gonna enter Miss England, remember?"
"I don't know about that..."
"Oh come on, you'll do it either to prove yourself to someone or for the money." Well, the money's good right? And I need it. Plus, I need to do this. For Cinna.
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"Hey Katniss"
"Hi Mrs Odair!"
"How many times do I have to tell you? Call me Jen hun"
"Sorry Jen" I reply back to Finn's mum. Shes tall, good-looking and makes a very good model and singer; unlike myself. With long, naturally-straight, auburn hair that frames her face and deep-green eyes, she looks stunning; even though she's only wearing pyjamas and a pale blue dressing gown. She's busy frying bacon and buttering paninis, as bacon paninis are the one thing she can cook well. She even messed-up toast one time, she cut the bread too thin and it cremated down into black crumbs when she tried to get it out I'd the toaster.
I'm surprised she's even up; normally they have to stay in California or something, and even on those unlikely days when they stay here, they sleep in. But it is the first day back at Greenwhich School, so I guess they wanted to be here for this. I think it's really nice that Jen and Mick, even though they are world-wide superstars, can find the time to be caring, kind and nice parents. They have every right to be snobby and snotty, but they do not look down on other people. They didn't turn their nose up in disgust at finding me and Annie on their doorstep, but instead welcomed us with open arms. They listened to our stories and comforted us when we broke down into tears. They are some of the best people I know.
"Mmm, do I smell bacon?" Finn's voice comes from the direction of the door and he soon opens it and steps inside the kitchen. He looks mouth-wateringly gorgeous in camo shorts and... that's it. And I can't help but wonder, if I'm thinking that, how on earth is Annie coping?
When she runs over to Finn and hugs him, I'm guessing that's how.
"Oh Finn, you look-"
"Hot? I know." Ugh, typical Finn. "And, you know, you don't look so bad either!" Annie looks down at her white three-quarter length skinny jeans and floral blouse. She mumbles a quick "not next to you", which I'm sure she didn't intend on Finn hearing, but if I did and I'm the other side of the room, he probably did.
"Hey Finn" I say, but unlike Annie I stay seated at the table.
"Don't you want a hug too?" He turns on the puppy eyes.
"Seriously Finn? I'm pretty sure I can cope," I say smiling.
"Now quit the chatting and eat. I made these specially!" Jen says.
"Thanks Jen!" We all chorus.
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"Get of! First years, I swear they stand in front of everyone on purpose" I shout then mumble the last part to myself. Everyone is pushing themselves thorough the gate at the front of the school, and the small guys somehow manage to sneak in front of you. People might think that being older is an advantage, but it's not really. The kids get in your Wat, you threaten them, them get told of by some teacher.
"Chill Kat, I'm only in my first year too you know! " Prim says defensively.
"Sorry Prim, but kids really do get in the way. You'll understand when your older." I say kindly but dismissively. I feel sorry for prim, your first year at high school? Not fun. But then, I'm awkward and sullen yet prim is the complete opposite and will probably manage to charm everyone, so she'll have it easier, I hope.
"Oi, Brainless!" Typical Johanna. Only she is capable of greeting someone in that tough, stroppy and slightly annoying manner.
"Nice to see you too Jo!" I say sarcastically.
"The others are at our tree waiting for you guys, meet us there soon or your dead meat." And without even looking at me, she walks of in the direction of "our tree", which of course is not actually our tree, but it might as well be. No one but the Victors set foot near it, and I'd they do, Jo, Cato and Clove are sure to scare them away. We've hung out at the tree since we first started here, and we're pretty sure most people will stay away from it even once we've left.
"Bye Prim, go find Rory and go to your assembly together" I winked while she turned beet red at the mention of Rory. It's so cute that she's had a crush that's grown over the years on him since they first met at that toddler group. And I must admit, they do look cute together.
"KATNISS!" Cashmere screams and pulls me into a hug, her blonde locks flying freely around her.
"Hiya Cash!" I look over her shoulder and see Jo chatting to Peeta, who is sat leaning against the tree, fiddling with a few blades of grass and looking breathtaking, as usual. Finn, Gloss, Thresh and Annie are talking easily with eachother. Cato, Clove and Finch are chatting excitedly about something.
"Hey beautiful" Peeta looks up at me, his blue irises bright with life. He really is casually gorgeous, his golden hair glinting in the sun. It looks so soft; I have the sudden and unexpected urge to run my fingers through it.
Everything seems perfect; until I see Glimmer behind me, a ridiculous smile on her stupidly pretty face.
"Hiya handsome."
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