I made it to the town square and saw that there were many people already there. Even the Capitol people. I looked around and saw the only guy I ever made friends with, Thresh. "That's right...he's still of age..." I thought. I saw his strong, scary face, but I knew that he's gentle once you get to know him. I really hope he won't get picked. He probably felt me staring at him since he turned towards my direction and looked at me. I gave him a small smile and he nodded reassuringly.
I felt a little better, but my overall fear still lingered. I heard the Capitol lady welcomed us with a warm greeting. How ironic.
"Ladies first shall we?" she walked up to the clear bowl that held the many names of the District 11 female tributes. She dug through the pile and picked up a single white piece of paper.
My heart thumped hard against my small chest. My breathing quickened as she unfolded the paper. She opened the paper fully and called out the name I wish she hadn't, "Rue Purus."
My throat tightened, my breathing nearly stopped, "S-She said...MY name." I saw the Peacekeepers make their way over to me, towering over me. My eyes widened and I begin to tremble. I felt a hand on my shoulder, I turned and saw Thresh. He gave me a smile...not a sympathetic one...an encouraging one. I nodded and went with the Peacekeepers. I was light on my feet, as if was flying. I went on stage and waited for the lady to call out the male tribute.
"And now for the gentlemen." she walked up to the bowl with all the male names and drew one out. She said the name that made my heart sink low, "Thresh Harcos."
"Oh no..." I thought as I saw him make his way up the stage. His face was unreadable...but his eyes gave it away. He was scared, terrified, and he looked as though he was about to break down. He looked at me with worried eyes, but I gave him a confident smile. His eyes softened a bit, but he knew...as well as I that our lives were about to take a turn for the worst.