Why is he staring at Katniss!?

Maybe he feels bad for her?

But he's staring at her the same way Gale does!

I think he likes her!

If I don't win, I want him to.

I wonder, how does he know Katniss?

He's from the town, so aside from school they wouldn't interact.

I mean she never talked about anyone, only Madge and Gale.

I like Madge, she's kind and resembles me with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Gale's more like a brother to me then anything else.

That makes it odd since I think he likes Katniss.

From what I know she also thinks of him his as a brother.

~Later~In Justice Building~

My mom and sister come first, both with puffy eyes.

Katniss is chocking down tears, while my mother has retreated back to the state when dad died.

I decide against asking about Peeta, I need to say goodbye.

I instruct Katniss to milk Lady and take care of a Buttercup.

I hug them before the Peacekeepers drag them away.

I sit in silence but before long the baker walks in.

He sits at the edge of the chair and passes me a white bag full of sugar cookies.

Taking the middle aged man by surprise, I hug him and thank him.

Before he leaves he promises to continue trading with Katniss and Gale.

My next guest is the mayor's daughter, her name is Madge.

I believe she's Katniss's friend.

She pulls out a pin and fastens it on my blouse.

"Promise you'll wear it as your token." She whispers

"I promise" I murmur astounded by the kind gesture.

It appears to be a small bird flying through the air.

A mockingjay.