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I am blushing more then I ever thought I could. Why did he wink at me? Why did he smile? It's okay. Just shake it off.
"Come on. Let's sit in a circle." says Jess.
I've never played truth or dare before. Escpecially with boys. Who knows where this can lead to."Okay. Matt, Truth or dare?" asks Jess.
"Dare." answers Matt.
"Okay. I dare you to…stick you're hands in a tub of mayonnaise for one whole minute!"
"Ugh! That's disgusting!" says Matt.
"You have to do it!" says Jess.
"Fine. Get me some mayonnaise." Matt sighs.
"I think there is some in the fridge. I'll get it." adds Jess. Matt submerges both his hands in a tub of mayonnaise. It smells horrible!
"This is the most disgusting thing I've ever done." states matt.
"Okay, it's been a minute. You can wash your hands!" says Jess.
"Oh thank god," Matt says as he runs to the bathroom. He comes back smelling his hands and we alll laugh.
He sits down and looks at me. Uh oh."Okay Capri. Truth or dare?" asks Matt.
"Truth." I respond.
"What's the most embarrassing time in your life?" Matt asks
"Uh..well…one time when I was giving a speech at my school, I burped in front of everyone." They all laugh and I laugh along with them.
"That's pretty embarrassing." says Jess pointing out the obvious.
"Yeah I know right? Anyway, Jack. Truth or Dare?" I ask.
"Truth."he responds with a nod.
"Do you like-like anyone?" I ask with a blush. I know It's sorta personal, but I really want to know.
"I'm not sure yet. She barely knows me. She's pretty cool though." says Jack. Jess looks at me and smiles.
"Umm, Capri can I talk to you for a second, alone?" Jess asks me. I was hesitant because I knew what she was going to say.
"Okay." I reply. We walk away in the corner.
Her eyes are wide open with excitment."OMG! He totally likes you!" says Jess.
"Who? Jack?" I ask. I can't believe I'm having this conversation with her.
"No the servant." says Jess sarcastically. "Yes Jack! He's 'not sure if he likes you' and you 'barely know him'!"
" I just met him like literally 20 minutes ago! And how do you know he's not talking about you?" I ask.
"Because he totally winked and smiled at you! Trust me, when a guy likes me, I know it!" says Jess. "I'll prove he likes you and not me!" Jess says and we walk over to the circle. Jack and Matt have a confused look on their face. I'm scared about what I think Jess might do.
"Okay, Jack, we are going to skip over your turn, you okay with that?" Jess asks quickly.
"Well, actually I-" begins Jack.
"Perfect. Okay Jack, truth or dare?" asks Jess.
"Dare." says Jack with a sigh.
"Ugh. I dare you to pick truth." says Jess.
"Fine, truth." sighs Jack.
"Would you rather go out with me or Capri?" asks Jess. Oh my god! WHY WOULD SHE ASK THAT?
"JESS!" I shout.
"What I'm curious? I'm going to prove to you that-" says Jess.
"Shut up!" I shout again.
"Prove what?" asks Jack.
"Prove nothing. Nothing at all." I respond.
"Prove that you like her and not me!" says Jess.
"Oh my god…" I say as I hang my head to hide the blush in my cheeks.
"Why…does Capri like me?" asks Jack. My head pops up after hanging in my lap.
"NO! I mean, I don't know. I mean, I just met you and its just…sorry I don't know what I'm saying." I say as my face is getting even more red.
"Haha, Capri calm down, it's okay." Jack says touching my shoulder with a smile. I don't know what to say so I say the next thing I think of.
"So what do you guys think of the Hunger Games?" I ask.
"I think it's amazing that our parents survived it." says Jack. We all stare at Matt jokily because his Dad wasn't even in the games.
"What? My Dad practically ran the rebellion!" says Matt.
"Sorry to break it to you, but I'm pretty sure that was my mom." I say with a laugh.
"Yeah,yeah." Matt replies.
"Matt, wouldn't you be a career if you were in the games?" I ask Matt.
"Yeah I guess, but how about instead of talking about the games, we watch it?"
"Okay, let's start with the 74th!" suggests Jess.
"I'd rather not see my parents make out." I add
"Please? It's supposed to be the most romantic Hunger Games ever." says Jess.
"Yeah but it's still the Hunger Games." I mumble. Before I can argue any further Jess already has the tape in the television. We all sit on the couch and Jack sits next to me and closely. Very close. The opening scene is a young girl dieing.
"Someone must have watched this before us and stopped watching at this scene. Wonder why." says Jack.
"Hey there's your mom." says Jess as my mom gives the three finger salute.
"Yeah, that's her." I say with a smile. Caesar Flickerman announces that there can be two victors. My mom immediately starts searching for my dad.
"PEETA! PEETA!" shouts my mom. She found him covered in mud and moss. His stab was so gory I ask Jess to fast forward. Of course, she fast forwards to the scene when my mom and dad were in the cave.
"Your dad's sorta cute." says Jess. Oh my god…she did not just say that.
"Ew gross! I don't know what I'm more grossed out by, what you just said or my dads stab wound." I snap.
"Well it's kinda true." says Jess.
"Okay, lets just stop talking about it." I add. Of course to add to the awkwardness of the moment, my mom and dad begin to kiss.
"Awww, that is so cute!" says Jess.
"Eh, I see that kind of stuff everyday." I add. Next thing I know, there kissing again, and again, and again. Then Mrs. Mason walks in.
"Hey guys it's time for din-" Johanna stops and stares at the tv. "Why have you guys been watching the games?" asks Johanna.
"Yeeeaaaahhh?" says Jess.
"Okay I won't tell your parents IF you promise not to watch them again. Especially you Matthew, your father would be very upset if he heard you were watching them." says Johanna.
"We promise." we all say in unison.
"Good. Now it's time for dinner." Johanna adds.
"Okay." we all mumble and go down stairs. Jack sits next to me and Jess is staring at my dad.
"Jess!" I whisper but she doesn't hear me," Jess! Stop!" I whisper more loudly. She snaps back into reality and we both start laughing. The table is filled with food of all kinds. Turkey, soups, steaks, burgers, hotdogs, and so much more. I end up eating one hot dog. I got to save room or desert! We all say thank you and head up stairs.
"Okay, so since we got busted for watching the games, lets watch something else. Oh! Let's watch the interviews!" suggests Jess.
"Isn't that technically a part of the games?" I ask.
"No. The interviews aren't people killing each other." says Jess. She put in the interview for the 74th Hunger Games."Let's skip to your dad-I mean…your district." says Jess as we all laugh.
"Okay." I reply with a smile. My mom looked gorgeous. She was very charming and got a big laugh out of the crowd. I swear, neither of them look like they've aged a day. Then my dad comes on and Jess perks up.
"Caesar, tell me, do I smell like roses?" asks my dad to Caesar Flickerman. I start laughing remembering what he said to me this morning.
"Let's see some of the other districts. Like how about district 2." I suggest. I see a handsome young man probably about 18, with blonde hair. As he continues talking, I notice something. He's the one that almost killed my parents.
"Shut it off." I say softly. "Please just turn it off." I repeat. I'm genuinely disturbed. The tv shuts off by itself. We are now just sitting in the dark and no one speaks.
" Matt, turn on the lights." says Jess.
"I'm trying it's not working. I think the power is out." replies Matt.
"Great." says Jack sarcastically. I hear his voice and remember he is still right next to me. It goes back to the awkward silence. We notice it is pouring out and we hear a loud crack of thunder.
"So, Capri. Are you excited for the interview on Tuesday? We are going to watch you." Jack says. Oh great, another thing to make me nervous about.
"I guess so, but it would really help me be less nervous if you guys don't watch me." I say.
"Oh no, we are definitely watching." says Jack. Then in comes my mom with a bunch of candles.
"Hey guys. If you didn't notice the power went out so here are some candles." mom says as she places candles all over the room. "That's better. Okay if you kids need us you know where to find us." says mom as she kisses my forehead and leaves.
"So, what should we talk about?" says Jess.
"If we were put into the games, what would be your strength?" asks Jack. "Everyone."
"I'm not sure. I guess a bow and arrow. My mom has been teaching me how to do it since I was 5." I respond.
"A sword." says Matt.
"You know how to use a sword?" I ask.
"Kind of. In school, even though the games are done, we have one period when we practice with one sort of weapon. It's not like how the careers used to train but it's something." says Matt.
"Why would they have you train if the games are officially over?" I say suspiciously.
"I'm not sure." says Matt.
"How long have they been making you do this?" I ask.
"Just started this year." answers Matt. There is a long pause until I begin my theory.
"Do you guys think it's possible that…the games could start again?" I ask. Everyone glances at each other until finally Jack responds.
"Well, if the games do start again, were the first to go in."
