District 6 Female, Vienna Voe Sauveterre, 15

"WHAAAA," wails by my baby niece, Clara.

I moan as my bed creaks as I try to roll over.

I try to fall back asleep but the constant crying in the next room makes this impossible.

My mother died of influenza when I was just eight years old. My father went into a deep state of depression following this and died of a morphling overdose when I was ten. Ever since, I have lived with my four older brothers and their wives and children. I feel all alone around them. They all have their own families, except for me. All I have is Ty.

I realize that if I want to go to Tyree's house before the reaping I have to get ready.

I pull on a light blue dress that falls to my legs, over my underweight body. With 19 people in 1 house my family struggles feeding everyone.

I sigh at my flat chest. I am 15 years old but I have the body type of a little girl.

I dutch-braid my brown hair, going into a ponytail.

My whole family is crowded around one table, all laughing amongst themselves.

I grab a small piece of toast. I feel guilty asking Tyree's family for food. They have helped me so much and I still don't know how I'll ever repay them.

I have been best friends with Ty ever since I was 6. He has been my light through the darkness. Friendship has developed into a crush but I can't ever tell him. He would never like someone like me. I'm just a poor broken girl who has helplessly fallen in love with a boy who will never love me back. I spent the last year of my life imagining what things could have been like. It was almost like I have been dating him in my mind. I didn't guard my heart and now it's too late. I've already fallen in deep and can't swim back 's why he must never know, I can't lose my only true friend.

However, we might lose each other today because of the Reaping. I can feel my heart breaking just at the thought of it.

The waves of heat rise off the pavement like flames above a roof.

I can feel my sweat pouring and my face flushing but not due to the intense heat. Due to my worst nightmare - The Reaping. Then following my greatest fear, losing Ty.

I finally arrive drenched in sweat. I must look terrible.

I quietly knock on the door and almost immediately, Ty's face greets mine.

His warm brown eyes twinkle in the sunlight.

His brown hair flies in the wind.

However, his smile is his most attractive feature. His smile radiates the world.

He is any girl's dream.

No, it pains me to think about him this way, because I know he will never be mine. It will just get worse the older we get. Just the thought of him dating another girl is unbearable. I love Tyree Sternberg but he will never love me.

District 6 Male, Tyree Harley Sternberg, 15

Wow, Vienna looks beautiful today. Not that she doesn't look beautiful every other, but today her light blue dress compliments her beautiful face. She has loving big brown eyes and crystal white teeth. I love her so much, but I'm afraid she doesn't love me back. I'll tell her one day, when we are both older and wiser.

As I let her inside, I notice that she is flushed with nervousness for the upcoming Reaping.

I know nothing I say will reassure her, so I'll distract her instead.

"Hey Vivi, I want to show you something on the way to The Reaping," I called.

Her ears perk up in interest, "What?"

" It's a surprise," I exclaimed.

" It's breathtaking, I never seen anything like it in 6," Vienna gasped in delight.

It truly was amazing. The beautiful waterfall guarded by evergreen trees.

" I know," I respond.

"How did you find it?" she asks.

" I was exploring up here and just came across it," I grin.

We continue on our way towards the Reaping. Neither of us want to be late.

The heat is replaced by rain.

I notice Vienna is shivering as the cold droplets hit her back.

" Here take my blazer, " I insist.

"Thank you," she blushes.

She is so pretty when she blushes.

Here we are, the source of Vienna's fear, The Reaping.

District 6 Female, Vienna Voe Sauveterre, 15

It was sweet of him to give me his blazer.

I just wish it was more than just as a concerned friend.

" Welcome to the 31st Hunger Games," our escort, Caligula Emerald, annonces.

" There will be a new surprising twist that will soon become public," she smiles.

Caligula is a very pretty women. She has natural red hair, bright green eyes, and a perfect figure - unlike me. However, what I like most about her is that she seems genuinely kind, unlike the other escorts.

I hate the video. It just reminds me of depression and sadness.

"Now for the girls," she says gently.

I cross my fingers, please don't be me.

" Vienna Voe Sauveterre," she projects.

Tears start streaming down my face. I don't bother to wipe them off. This is it, the end. I am going to die alone. I don't want to die and go through more pain and suffering.

My hands shake as I walk on stage.

Caligula gives me a kind, sympathetic smile before going to the boys bowl.

District 6 Male, Tyree Harley Sternberg, 15

Please tell me I'm dreaming. Please tell me the love of my life did not just get reaped.

Her tears break my heart.

I need to volunteer. I can't leave her to die.

" Jo…" the escort starts.

" I volunteer as tribute," I yell.

As I walk on stage, Vienna's face brightens a little but then she starts crying again.

When I walk on stage, I give her a hug and she cries over my shoulder.

"Vienna Sauveterre and Tyree Sternberg," Caligula sadly states.

District 6 Female, Vienna Voe Sauveterre, 15

Does it make me a monster that I'm glad he volunteered? We have a better chance of surviving now that we have each other. At least, I won't die alone.

All 18 members of my family squish into one small room to say goodbye to me.

I start feeling nauseous having so many people in one room saying goodbye to me. I feel like I can't breathe.

Everyone is very sad to see me go.

I'll miss everyone of them, even though I never had a connection with them.

I clutch the red fan that my mom gave me when I was a little girl.

At least she won't have to see me die.

District 6 Male, Tyree Harley Sternberg, 15

I wish I didn't have to leave Vienna for the goodbyes. I wish I could comfort her right now.

My parents and my sister, Alexis, come to visit me.

They all are very sad but they repeat multiple times that they are proud of my bravery and courage to help Vienna.

I realize, if I am ever going to tell Vienna I love her, I have to tell her at one point in the games.

Authors Note,

I'm sorry this took me a little bit longer than normal to write this. I finally got a new keyboard! Thank you so much curiousclove for Vienna and Tyree. They are so sweet! I am ¼ of the way done with the reaping chapters, YAY! I still have some tribute spots open, so if you haven't submitted a tribute yet or wish to submit more please do! I will not be posting a new chapter next week, but expect me too the week after that. Tell me if you think I should post polls on my profile for sponsorship points!

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