So this is my first shot at fanfiction and I would really appreciate if I don't get any flames, only constructive criticism and sorry for any spelling mistakes (I failed spelling). Anyways, this story is rated T for mild language and kissing and all that jazz. So um, enjoy.

Chapter 1

I stood in front of Aunt Effie's house. Well house wasn't really the right term for it, more like mansion. Okay, I was over selling it but it was huge.

Speak of the devil,I thought as Effie walked up and stood next to me. "I'll make you in tip top shape so your mother won't even recognise you the next time you see her." She told me in her high, preppy voice.

I shouldered my large duffel bag but didn't say anything. My mom told me to bring lots of clothing because she didn't know how long I would be staying. Until however long it took to get my act together, she said.

She opened the door and we stepped into the house. "Come along Katniss, I'll show you to your room."

She started walking, her high heeled shoes echoing on the hard wood floor, but I stood there in shock at how grand her house was. Our family was never close to Effie but after dad died she started talking to her sister again. It was around the same time when I changed. My dad was gone and my mom didn't really care about me anymore, instead she put all her time in her work. I guess when a police officer showed up on our doorstep the third time she had to do something other than scold and ground me and now here I was standing inside this huge house with a chandelier in the living room.

I was broken from my thought when Effie spoke up. "Are you coming?"

"Y-yes." She started walking up the stairs and this time I followed her.

"So your room is the third one on the right and the bathroom is just down the hall. Feel free to freshen up if you want and you can leave and explore the town if you want but be back at 6 pm sharp. Here's fifty dollars."

I nodded at her in thanks and was about to enter my room as she called my name. "Oh, and Katniss?"

"Yes?" I asked without turning around.

"I'm to tell your mom everything you do here and I have people around watching so I would be careful what you do." I could hear her heels as she walked down the halls then it suddenly stopped. "And it is rude to talk to people without looking at them."

I sighed and entered my room, firmly shutting the door behind me. I looked around, surprised to see how nice it was. My walls were blue and there was a queen sized bed in the middle of the room. My feet sunk into the fluffy carpet. I moved to the large window and saw I had a view of another person's house.

Wonderful.

I looked at the fifty dollar bill in my hand and rummaged through my duffel bag for my phone then left the house.

Well, I thought, at least she tries to make me comfortable in my prison. I walked not knowing where I was going, just as long as I was going somewhere.

I don't know how long it took but I found myself in a park. I sat on a bench away from the playground where I could see little kids playing and put my head in my hands. If I was back home and I needed to think I would go to the woods and try to connect with my dad, ask him what to do, but there were no woods here. I was alone.

My dad was dead and my mother all but abandoned me and now I was living with my nut job aunt for who knows how long. I let a few tears slip down my cheek but wiped it away as soon as it came. Then I felt someone sit next to me.

"Hello."

Her voice told me she was young eleven or twelve. I raised my head and saw the cute girl sitting beside me. She had blonde hair which was in two braids and the brightest blue eyes I had ever seen. "Hi."

"I like your hair."

I instinctively reached up to my hair which was in its usual braid. "Thanks, I like yours too."

She snorted. "I don't, my mom insists I put it in a braid because she still thinks I'm her little four year old." She smiled and held her hand out. "I'm Primrose but everyone calls me Prim."

I shook it still bewildered that this girl just came up to me and talked to me like we were best pals

"Now you're supposed to tell me your name."

"Sorry. Katniss, it's Katniss."

"That's an interesting name."

I smiled. "So is Primrose."

She laughed. I didn't know what it was about her but I liked her and I only liked very few people.

"You're new here." It wasn't a question. She just knew.

"Yeah, but I'm hopefully just staying for the summer."

"And you're staying with Mrs. Abernathy right."

"And how do you know?"

"Because my mom said there was a new girl coming into town that was staying with Mrs. Abernathy. She said her name was Katniss Everdeen and I was supposed to stay away from her because she was supposed to be trouble. But I don't judge people without meeting them first."

"I'm not really trouble. I just did some stupid things to get attention and let out some frustration but why am I telling you this because you probably don't care."

She looked at me, hurt. "Of course I care. I'm your friend right?"

"Um, sure."

"And I'm a good listener. Come on let me show you around town."

I looked at her debating if I should follow her. I just met her and not that I didn't trust her or anything but I had a strict curfew and didn't know where she was taking me. I wanted to appease Effie so I could get out of this town before summer was over but the look the little girl was giving me made me want to do anything she said.

I gave her a small smile. "Sure, why not."

So that was my first chapter. I hoped you all liked it. I'm not sure when I will be updating but I hoped you all liked it. And Effie isn't actually cold she just wants to shape Katniss into a perfect girl and she can't be lenient but she will soften as time goes by.

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