I paced the roof back and forth waiting for Katniss to come, tonight was the day of showing off our skills to the game makers, I did mine ages ago. All I did was throw a few knives till I was excused, what I was really curious for was Katniss did. I smiled at the thought of my mind thinking of Katniss. To me she was beautiful, and I had already decided both of our fates. I die, while she survives. I know I shouldn't have do it, but the more I think about it, the more it make sense. Like I was born to protect her.
"Hey Clove" A voice as soft as an angel said interrupting my thoughts. I turned round with a smile on my face, until I saw how pale Katniss looked and her eyes looked like she was keeping in sobs. I rushed over to her and pulled her into a hug, and she hugged me back fiercely. "I've done something awful" She whimpered.
"Like what?" I asked not sure I really wanted to know the answer.
"I shot an arrow at the game makers head" She whispered quietly that I almost missed it. "I'm going to get an a 1 and there going to hurt my sister"
I hugged her tightly and said "They won't they'll give you high score, trust me. They see you as brave and courageous" I was at least three to four inches shorted then her, so the top of my head fitted nicely into her neck. She smiled at me and kissed the top of my forehead. I closed my eyes enjoying the sensation of her soft lips against my skin, and the tingling sensation I have there once they go.
"Thank you Clove, for everything" She said walking towards the elevator. "Might as well see what scores we get" She walked into the elevator and just as the doors were closing, she sent a wink in my direction which made my knees buckle. I blushed and waited for the next elevator to take it to my own floor.
I sat on the couch facing the T.V in between my mentor Enorbia and Cato, I looked like a small child next top their huge frames. I looked at the screen and saw the district 1 tribute, Marvel show up with his score 9 then Glimmer with an 8. At least I get better then an eight it will be fine. Cato's face showed up with an ten, which he smirked at. Then I held my breath as my own face showed up with a ten beside it.
I let out a sigh of relief and grinned. I didn't pay attention to the rest of the tributes. Except when Katniss beautiful face showed up with an eleven. I couldn't help the grin on my face as it showed up, I ignored the angry protest of Cato and Enorbia and walked into my own room, the smile still on my face. I laid down on my bed and sighed in happiness. With that eleven Katniss now has a chance of winning, as she'll get sponsors and all she has to do is take out the rest of the tributes, with me helping her of course.
Someone knocked on my door, and I expected it to be Cato except Enorbia came into the room. Her face calm, but her eyes looked like a volcano ready to burst.
"What was that about Clove?" She questioned me.
"Like what?" I asked beginning to panic
"How you smiled when the district 12 scum got a higher score then you?" She said glaring at me. I tried not to narrow my eyes at her in anger, my Katniss is not scum.
"I didn't" I lied quickly.
"You did I was watching you and I spotted you," My mentor said crossing her arms over my chest.
"I was just happy for my own score is all" I said hoping that she will leave me alone but that wasn't the case.
"Liar" She said stepping towards me which caused me to step back in fear. "Your developing feelings for the bitch aren't you" I shook my head quickly.
"No I'm not" I said my voice panicky
"Don't lie to me. I can see it in your eyes how you have already accepting defeat" She spat . My eyes darted round my room looking for a space for me to hide, but there wasn't none. Enorbia probably sensing me going to run, grabbed hold of my upper arm gripping to it tightly.
"Please" I begged knowing my pleas will go unforgotten as my mentor's dark eyes searched my face.
"Your becoming weak Clove. You falling in love," Enorbia yelled as her hand slapped me across the cheek. I cried out in pain now realizing the strength she holds within her. Her grip on my arm became tighter, and it will leave a bruise.
"I'm not, I promise" I said trying not to let tears run down my face but it was hard when she slapped my cheek once again, but harder then before.
"Tell me the truth!" She yelled, releasing me from her iron like grip and pushing me away from her.
I rubbed my arm and said "You want the truth, fine I'll give you the truth" I stood up straighter and looked her directly in the eye. "I do have feelings. Feelings for a girl I can't have, because we are in a scenario where only one comes out. And I'm going to make sure its her. Because I have nothing to go home to, I don't see the point of living if she is not there. She's my fire, my only desire" I breathed the last word with a smile.
"Your prepared to die for her?" Enorbia asked me after a lengthy silence.
"I'll do anything for her" I whispered. "For she is mine, she might not know it, but I am hers. And I'll do anything she wants me to do. Because I don't deserve to win. She does" Enorbia looked at me with a blank expression.
"You will turn against your district. For some girl. Everything you have grown up to believe?"
I nodded "People do crazy stuff for love" I closed my eyes and I saw Katniss smiling at me. That's when I felt the blow to my cheek.
"You little bitch," Enorbia yelled punching me again "You will give up everything for some whore" She punched me in the stomach and I let out a groan of pain.
"She's not a whore," I spat out with a mouth full of blood "She's beautiful and innocent and my angel" Another blow to my stomach. "She's everything your not. Katniss is kind and passionate and she actually knows what love is"
Enorbia yelled in rage and punched me once again this one harder then the rest. "I hope you die, but not before your own little bitch dies first" She gave me one last fatal kick to the stomach and left me lieing there in pain. It hasn't been the first time I have been beaten up, but this is like the first time where the pain feels worth it. All of it was for Katniss and I was perfectly fine for it. I smiled and attempted to stand up, but the pain in my head and gut decided to scream in pain so I only manged to sit with my back against the wall.
I must look a mess but to be honest I don't care, all I did was for Katniss. Every hit I got, was for her. All the words that was directed to her, I meant it. People do crazy stuff for love, am I beginning to fall in love with her. I smiled at the thought of a life with Katniss. But that smile suddenly faded when I remembered one of us has to die, and its going to be me.
I sat at that wall lost in my own thoughts till I thought it was safe for me to the roof. I stood up wincing at the pain and hobbled out of my room towards the elevator. I was glad that I didn't meet anyone on the way there especially not Enorbia. I never thought that the woman could be so frightening.
The doors opened up and I saw Katniss standing there looking over at the towering city of the capitol. I grinned and hobbled over to her trying not to seem like I was in pain, but it was kind of hard to do.
Katniss turned round and smiled at me "Clove hey, what took you so long?" She asked having not taking in my appearance Once she did she gasped and rushed over to me. "What happened?" She asked placing a comforting hand on my cheek.
"Enorbia got mad at me and beat me up" I whispered. I hated being made to look weak.
"Why?" She asked.
"Defending you" I replied somewhat honestly. I wasn't going to tell her that I was beaten for having feelings for you. She pulled me into a soft hug so she was careful not to hurt anything.
"Clove?" She said looking at me intently with her grey eyes.
I smiled at her and said "I'll be fine there'll be worst days to come"
"And I'll stay with you till you heal" Katniss said. I opened my mouth to argue but she put a finger to my lips to stop me. "Nothing you can say will stop it" I nodded wanting to say three words, which I never thought really existed. I want to tell my Katniss I love her.
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