Disclaimer: I own nothing of Suzanne Collin's incredible series, save the pride that I knew her(*knew* in a figurative expression) before she was famous. :)
"Primrose Everdeen!"
I couldn't believe it. One slip of paper in thousands, and that one, mine, was picked. Truly, the odds are ever in my favor...whether I like it or not.
"I volunteer!"
Somehow, it hurt more to hear those words. If I were to go to the Games, I would die gladly knowing that my family will live another year. What do I contribute to our family? It's Katniss we all need, not me. Truly, sticks and stones can merely break bones. Bones and flesh will heal, but words?
"I love you, Prim."
Words can shatter your soul.
I've thought on starting a Hunger Games drabble series for a while now...that way, when I'm tired of writing other drabbles, I can switch off between them and this. And, truly? Words can shatter your soul, as all of us know...
By the way, the quote is from a Chicken Soup book.