Hi guys I was reading a fanfic and realized I didn't put any personal "attitude" when I write these things and I find it more interesting and funny :D so imma start trying to do that so bare with me if i write something stupid. Now I have a poll on my page it about an OC contest of sorts :P so tell me if you would like to have one. Also, I want to start doing questions ask any of the characters or me questions and I will answer them at the end of each chapter. Finally, I realize that this is not the greatest story you have read about the Hunger Games there are thousands of stories and im ok with that. I also know its not the worst so...and to guest I do now realize now that Mellark was spelled wrong, when I put it back into the dox manger it like changes it I will be sure to change that when i'm not so busy with school and such. So for now happy reading! :D

"Yes, and I'm sure the arena will be full of bags of flour for me to chuck at people." -Peeta Mellark

I dashed out into the snow once again and look around frantically, trying to regain my sense of direction. Not thinking for a second I took off in the general direction of my parents' house. My feet were moving as fast as they could and they somehow found something on the ground. I tripped and tumbled to the ground. My eyes scanned the ground for what I tripped on. They landed on something that looked like a log lying in the snow. I didn't acknowledge the slight huff of air from it as if it were breathing, so I took off again in the same direction. My heart was pounding so hard I thought the people in the houses that I was running past could hear it. It thumped in my chest and in my ears and it sounded as if it was everywhere. It felt as if I was going insane as the world rushed past me. I somehow stumbled upon the steps to my parents house and opened the door loudly. I was relieved for the warmth, but I still shook with terror. Anyone could get lost in those mountains if you weren't familiar with them. My mind focused when I heard my mother's annoyed voice about the noise and mess I was causing. I tried to stand but slipped and landed on the ground again with a loud crash.
"Mary! What are you doing in there?" my mother yelled from the living room. I tried to calm myself when I realized I was hyperventilating. When I pulled myself together I quickly took off my boots and coat and walked into the living room where my parents and Cole's parents were sitting.
I took a deep breath and started talking a mile a minute. "Cole followed me out into the mountains and he left when the blizzard started. I just sat there while he tried to find his way back. But I'm the only one who knows my way around there and so he wasn't at my house and he's not here. So, he's missing. And...and...and" I trailed off.
"Mary, Mary, Mary calm down," my father said.
I opened my mouth and words just flowed out "No, dad we have to find him." I shouted as tears fell from my eyes "I-I-I think I may..." My dad started to point behind me. Slowly I turned around, Cole had that sarcastic charming smile on his face. He looked unharmed and unphased by the fact he had taken a long trek through mountains in a blizzard.
He started talking with a cocky tone. "You what?" My cheeks went bright red when Cole's mom cleared her throat and motioned for the other adults to leave us alone. My feelings toward him had changed since the time he carried me through town. Something about that moment...it was happy, not depressing like everything else since Lance had disappeared.
"I...uh...um..." I couldn't make eye contact with him because I knew I felt a love for him but I wasn't sure if I trusted him yet. He still seemed shady and secretive. I couldn't tell him I loved him! Instead I just broke down in tears that I couldn't help. "Damn it Cole I thought I lost you too." I ran into his arms and hugged him tightly. He hesitated a moment then wrapped his arms around me. I was totally wrapped up in his warmth, and I felt so safe. I didn't want it to end. Luckily, he didn't pull away. The time passed slowly and I was thankful. I buried my face in his chest, but he pulled away and looked at me. He stared into my eyes "What?" I mumbled getting slightly defensive.
"You're just so-so beautiful." He whispered. I blushed and we just stood there a moment. I'd never been called beautiful by anyone but my family before. I didn't know what to say. I stared at him until it started to get awkward, and I finally stammered out, "Oh-okay," and quickly walked past him. My thoughts jumped around and I couldn't focus. It was great and sad at the same time. I didn't have time for a relationship. So, I decided that I would have to bring Cole to the lake, tell him I don't have time for this and I have to find Lance. I felt like I was floating when I came into the landing by the front door. I quickly put on my things and walked home.

I woke up in the morning feeling great. I remembered last night and smiled shyly even though no one was near me. Gracefully I danced into the kitchen thinking that nothing could bring me down today. I decided I was going to bring Cole to the lake where my mother used to take me. But first, a shipment of supplies was coming from other districts so I was going to go buy materials for a new bow to surprise my mother, then I was going to go visit Haymitch. I pulled my hair up into a ponytail and started to grab eggs out of the fridge. I began setting out breakfast. While it was cooking I ran back to my room to grab clothes. My wardrobe consisted of jeans, plain t-shirts, and hoodies. Today, I put on dark blue jeans and gray hoodie that says 'District 12'. I then ate and went out into the snow to go to the train station. The train was not there yet so I sat on a bench that faced the tracks. "What are you doing here swe-...Mary." His sudden words made me jump, and when I turned around his face was inches from mine making me jump again and onto the snowy ground. He laughed loudly and picked me up off the ground.
"Haymitch!" I gasped. "Where did you come from?"
"Doctor's appointment," he replied shaking his head. "They say I'm dying you know." I did know but I just couldn't see Haymitch being gone. He's always been like a bad rash. No matter how hard you try to get rid of him its just going to make it worse.
"Mom told me," I said in a low voice.
"Yeah?" He took a drink from a flask and sighed. "You're a good kid you know that?"
"Thanks Haymitch, so what are you doing today?"
"Eh, just gonna sit at home and drink my memories away."
"Haymitch...have you wondered if you stopped dri-"
He cut me off. "Yeah I've thought of it."
"Then why don't you do it?"
"Mary," he started and took a really long drink, "you never forget the stuff that I have been through." I opened my mouth to ask him to elaborate but thought better of it. "If it's ok with you I would rather not talk about it."
"Okay," I said quietly. Soon after the sleek white train pulled up. Merchants hurried up to the storage compartment. I waited patiently for the merchants to get back to their temporary stands. Days like this are very popular. Many people want to get supplies before they run out. I stared at the trains and wondered what else was in them. Pushing the thought away I stood up and stretched. "Alright Haymitch. You gettin' anything?"
"Nah, just knew you were coming because of that bow. Hadn't talked to ya in awhile, wanted to see how you were."
" I was going to come see you after this," I said with a smile
"Ah...so what do ya need for this project?"
"Well I need some thick string, feathers, and steel arrowheads." We stood up and walked to the first stand that has the string. I was looking to trade rather than buy.
"Hello" The lady at the makeshift stand said happily. I vaguely recognized her, but I couldn't place from where. I had probably seen her in a shop or something.
"Hi," I said and held up a silky fabric I planned to trade for the string. "Could I trade you this for some string?" She smiled brilliantly at it like it was the best trade ever.
"Okay" I handed her the fabric and she gave me the string. It was about five feet long and just plain white. Next we walked to the smelting stand to get arrowheads. I planned to trade some colored rocks I had found in the mountains. I'm not sure if they're rare or not but I thought I would try.
"What can I get for ya?" the scruffy blacksmith asked as we walked up.
"I need arrowheads." I dumped the rocks on the counter.
"No..." His brow creased " these aren't rare." He looked at me as if I was a toddler.
"Hey she's no-" Haymitch started but I stopped him.
"Then why don't you have any here?" I said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"I don't need them..." He said nervously, but I could tell he was lying. They may not be rare but he doesn't have the tools to find them.
"Lets be serious here, they may not be rare but you and I both know you don't know how to find them and I do, so why don't you give me four arrowheads and take these rocks we all know you cant find because your physically unfit body won't let you hike?" I stopped and I saw he was considering this but he was trying to be stubborn. " I'll tell why I need them. My mother you probably know, Katniss Everdeen, needs a new bow. Now I know you think I'm stuck up and get whatever I want."
"Well ye-"
"No, I don't get whatever I want, do you think my mom bought them for me? I hike through those mountains," I point a finger in the direction of the mountainous terrain, "and let's not forget the fact you believe you can get more outta me because I'm a stupid girl..."
Haymitch chuckled a bit when I went off like this. "Well...uh...fine." He took the colored rocks and turned them in his hand as he handed me the heads. Haymitch and I walked away as I tucked the items in my bag. He shook his head and laughed again.
"What?"
"You, somehow you mix your mother's hostility with your father's way with words and it works." I just gave a light laugh and went on shopping.

~HG~

At my parents house I silently and stealthily ran up the stairs to Cole's room. I quietly knocked on the door. "Yes?" Cole said loudly.
"It's Mary, can I come in?" I said in almost a whisper. I didn't want my parents to know I had a thing for him I don't know how they would react.
"Why are you whispering you can come in Mary its fine" He said kind of stiffly which was weird to me. I just dropped it and opened the door quickly and shut it quickly hoping no one saw me.
I closed my eyes and started to tell him about the lake " I know this great spot..."Then I got this feeling that Cole wasn't the only one in the room. I slowly opened my eyes and froze.
"Mary you came in quietly, I thought your new thing was coming in as obnoxiously as possible" My father said sarcastically.
"You know I thought I would try something new" I shrugged. My father chuckled and walked out of the room. "What were you guys doing"
"Oh he was showing me how to paint...you know not really my thing"
"Really" I said lightly
"So, why were you trying to sneak in here"
" I wanted to bring you to the lake" I walked over to the chair my father was once sitting in.
"Where is that?"
" Back in the woods, mom used to go back there when she was younger."
" Cool sounds like fun" He smiled that winning smile that could just make you melt
"So come to my house at four and we'll go" And with that I walked out the door.

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