Wow, so this is the longest chapter I have written for any of my stories ever. I worked really hard on this and I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. This is Day 4- AU/Crossover day and I crossed Seblaine over with The Hunger Games! I really hope you like this! And for anyone who hasn't read the Hunger Games, it's still pretty easy to understand. There might be a few confusing things but it should still all make sense. So, here's Day 4 of Seblaine week...
Blaine lay in his bed, staring up at the ceiling. He didn't even react when he heard his window being opened and someone crawling into his room through it. He just closed his eyes and waited for the arms that he knew would surround him in no time. And sure enough, there they were. This happened every night. Sebastian always snuck out of his house to come spend the night with Blaine. Neither of their parents would ever agree to this, nor would anyone in their district. Boys weren't allowed to be with boys in the Districts of Panem. Nor girls be with girls. But Blaine and Sebastian couldn't help it. Ever since they met in their freshman year in high school they were inseparable. Everyone knew that they were best friends and there were a few who suspected that they were something more in secret. But only Blaine and Sebastian knew what they truly were. Boyfriends. Sebastian always made sure to leave before sunrise so it would appear as though they spent the night in their own beds. Sebastian held Blaine closer to him. Tomorrow was the reaping and both boys were terrified, as were all the other children between 12-18 in their district, District 4. But neither of them would ever admit to that. They wanted to be strong for each other. Sebastian kissed into Blaine's hair. Blaine looked up at his secret boyfriend.
"I love you," Blaine said, almost as if a goodbye. Sebastian frowned.
"Don't be like that. You know we'll both be fine," Sebastian said reassuringly. "And I love you too, by the way."
Blaine sighed and closed his eyes, relishing this night laying here with the love of his life. But before he knew it, Blaine is being awakened by Sebastian slipping out of his bed. Blaine grabbed his wrist.
"Please don't go. Just this once I want you to stay. Please?" Blaine begged.
"What do we tell our parents?" Sebastian asked.
"Tell them I got scared so you came over to comfort me last night and you fell asleep," Blaine suggested. Sebastian nodded and climbed back into bed with Blaine. Blaine curled himself back into Sebastian's arms. Sebastian held him securely against his chest. He never wanted to let go. It wasn't fair that the only time they could do this was when they snuck to be together at night. Sebastian wanted everyone to know that Blaine is his. That this amazing man someone felt the same way about him. Sebastian heard someone approaching Blaine's room so he let go of Blaine and scooted over some, turning on his side to pretend he was asleep. The door creaked open and Sebastian heard Blaine's mother gasp slightly.
"Blaine? Sebastian? Are either of you awake?" Blaine's mother asked. Sebastian turned over and rubbed his eyes, pretending that she had just woken him up.
"Hmm?" he said with a yawn.
"What are you doing here?" Blaine's mother asked. Sebastian looked around as if he didn't know where he was.
"Oh. I guess I fell asleep here last night. Blaine was scared about the reaping today so he asked if I could stay a little longer and I guess we fell asleep. I'm sorry," Sebastian put his best acting to good use. Blaine's mother nodded.
"It's alright dear. But you better get back before your parents miss you," Blaine's mother said.
"You and I both know they won't miss me," Sebastian said, getting out of the bed. Blaine's mother sighed, knowing he was right.
"Why don't you stay for breakfast sweetheart? We have some extra food we would love to share with you," Blaine's mother told him.
"Sure, I would love to. Thank you, Mrs. Anderson," Sebastian said, giving her a smile. She nodded and headed back out the door. Once she was gone Sebastian crawled on top of Blaine and kissed his forehead.
"Wake up sleeping beauty," he said quietly. Blaine smiled and opened his eyes.
"I was never asleep. I heard everything you little liar," Blaine said with a smirk. Sebastian smiled and pecked Blaine's lips.
"Well did you want us to get caught? I don't think so," Sebastian said, climbing off of Blaine. Blaine stretched and got up himself.
"Come on, let's go get breakfast," Blaine said, avoiding the temptation of grabbing Sebastian's hand and walked out the door. Sebastian followed behind and they both took their seat at the breakfast table. Mr. Anderson was already seated at the table, eating his breakfast. Cooper walked in still rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
"Sebastian? What are you doing here this early?" Cooper asked.
"He accidentally fell asleep here last night, Coop. Want some breakfast?" Mrs. Anderson said, giving Blaine and Sebastian the idea that she knew Sebastian didn't just fall asleep last night. It was an abrupt change of subject but Cooper didn't seem to notice.
"Sure, mom," Cooper said, yawning. Mrs. Anderson scooped some food onto each of the boy's plates. They all ate in silence, as they did every day of the reaping.
"Well, I better get home and get ready," Sebastian said, standing up from the table. Blaine stood up and hugged Sebastian tightly. Sebastian hugged Blaine back just as tightly. Blaine pulled back and looked up at Sebastian.
"I'll see you there," Blaine said quietly. The expression of sorrow on Blaine's face broke Sebastian's heart.
"I'll see you there," Sebastian said in return and left the tiny house.
"Blaine, go take a bath and I'll lay out your clothes for the reaping for you," Mrs. Anderson said as she cleared the table.
"Yes, mother," Blaine said and went into the family's tiny bathroom and started to fill up the tub. Once it was filled, he stepped inside. He heard a knock on the window in the bathroom so he stood up to look out the small window. Sebastian was standing outside the house, dressed in the same clothes for breakfast. Blaine opened the window.
"I thought you were going home to change," Blaine said.
"I needed to see you again. Can I come in?" Sebastian asked.
"Well, I'm naked," Blaine said.
"That's never stopped us before," Sebastian said with a smirk. Blaine blushed and pulled away from the window so Sebastian could climb inside. With him, he brought a bag.
"What's that?" Blaine asked.
"It's my clothes for the reaping," Sebastian explained, raking his eyes up and down Blaine's naked form.
"Why did you bring them here?" Blaine asked, sitting back down in the water, blushing intensely under Sebastian's gaze.
"So I can change after I get washed up," Sebastian said, locking the bathroom door. Blaine raised an eyebrow.
"And you plan to wash up here?" Blaine asked, feigning and innocent tone.
"Actually, I plan for you to wash me after I wash you," Sebastian said, taking off his shirt. Blaine's eyes were glued to his boyfriend's chest. Sebastian smirked when he saw his love staring and then finished undressing. Sebastian slid into the water next to him and maneuvered them so Blaine was sitting on his lap in the nice hot water.
"This is nice," Blaine said, closing his eyes and leaning back into Sebastian. Sebastian kissed Blaine's shoulder.
"Yeah, it is," Sebastian agreed and began to rub the bar of soap over Blaine's chest. Blaine smiled and shivered in response.
"We don't have time for any funny business, Sebastian," Blaine warned.
"I know, I'm just washing," Sebastian said in a teasing tone even though he was serious. Blaine sighed contently and closed his eyes. Sebastian washed him all over, being gentle but scrubbing effectively.
"Okay, my turn sweetheart," Sebastian said. Blaine opened his eyes and turned around in Sebastian's lap and began washing him off. Sebastian watched Blaine as he worked. This beautiful man was so perfect and Sebastian knew that he would do anything to marry this man someday. Even if they had to find someone to officiate the ceremony in private, he would do it.
"I love you," Sebastian said. Blaine looked up into Sebastian's eyes and then back down to his chest.
"I thought we weren't doing that. Saying goodbye," Blaine said as he washed farther down towards Sebastian's stomach.
"I'm not saying goodbye. I'm saying I love you," Sebastian answered. Blaine nodded.
"I love you too," Blaine said, not looking up into Sebastian's eyes. Blaine finished washing Sebastian up and pulled the plug out of the tub, draining all of the water out. They both stood up and grabbed towels. They dried off silently, neither looking the other in the eyes. It was almost as if they could sense something horrible would be happening today. Sebastian dressed in the bathroom and then they both walked out to Blaine's room. Sebastian sat down on Blaine's bed as he watched Blaine dress, memorizing every little detail of his naked skin. Blaine sat down next to Sebastian on the bed once he was dressed. Sebastian reached over and took Blaine's hand, squeezing it lightly. Then they heard it. The alarm that meant all potential tributes must meet at Town Square for the reaping. Both boys' heads shot up. Cooper came in the room to come get Blaine.
"Blaine, are you read- Oh, hey Sebastian," Cooper said. "It's time to go, guys."
Blaine and Sebastian stood up, still holding hands and walked out of Blaine's room and out of the house. They walked together to Town Square as Blaine's family followed behind. They got in line with the other 18-year-olds and waited to get their finger pricked. They dropped hands once they were in line because they knew the peace keepers would disapprove of the display of affection. Blaine was first to get his finger pricked so they could scan his blood to prove it was Blaine, he winced at the familiar pain before stepping to the side so Sebastian could go. Once they were both checked in they walked over to the 18-year-old boy section that was roped off especially for them. They stood together and since there were so many people around, they felt safe to hold hands and not be seen by peace keepers. They waited about fifteen more minutes before they saw their representative from the Capitol walk up on stage. Her name was Linny Woolf. She had outrageously high blue hair, almost resembling Marge Simpson. She wore a sequined dress that shined with silver. Over it she wore a magenta jacket that cut off at her waist. But the strangest thing was her shoes. They looked as if she was wearing cats on her feet. They were brown and black fur that was almost in a zebra pattern and they came all the way up to her knees, meeting her orange tights. Her makeup was that of traditional style in the Capitol. She tapped the microphone to make sure it was on.
"Happy Hunger Games everyone. And may the odds be ever in your favor," Linny said in her Capitol accent. "Before we start with the reaping, we have a special video from the Capitol for everyone's enjoyment."
The only people who actually enjoyed this video were the people from the Capitol. Sebastian and Blaine's eyes glazed over as they watched the video for the eighteenth time in their life. The whole district was required to attend the reaping, even the babies. Once the video ended, Linny smiled out at the crowd.
"So shall we begin?" she asked. "Ladies, first."
Linny walked over to the aquarium tank that held all the females names. It was a fish tank because the "theme" of District 4 was fishing. All adult males, over 18, were required to work in the fishing business. Linny stuck her hand inside and pulled out a name card. She then walked over towards the microphone. Everyone held their breath as Linny unfolded the card.
"Madeline Groom," Linny read. Everyone turned to look towards the thirteen-year-old girls section where they all knew Madeline was. She cautiously stepped out of the crowd and the peace keepers escorted her up on the stage where Linny was. She had gone completely pale and you could hear her mother crying from the crowd where the parents stood.
"And now for the boys," Linny said, walking over to the opposite fish tank that held the names of all the males. She picked one out and walked back over to the microphone. Blaine squeezed Sebastian's hand.
"Blaine Anderson."
Blaine and Sebastian were frozen. Neither moved and apparently the peace keepers didn't like that. They grabbed Blaine and drug him away from Sebastian, Sebastian holding onto his hand for as long as he could. Sebastian was still in a daze. They couldn't have called him. Somewhere in the back of his mind he heard Cooper and Blaine's parents crying.
"I volunteer!" Sebastian shouted. Everyone turned to look at him.
"What was that?" Linny asked from the stage.
"I volunteer," Sebastian said again, fighting through the crowd to get to Blaine. Once he got there he enveloped Blaine in a hug.
"Don't do this," Blaine whispered in Sebastian's ear.
"I can't let you get hurt. I love you," Sebastian whispered back. Blaine pulled back and looked into Sebastian's eyes.
"I love you too," he said. Then the peace keepers grabbed Sebastian and yanked him up onto the stage with Linny and Madeline. Sebastian stared out into the crowd and searched for Blaine. He saw him in Cooper's arms, sobbing and looking up at Sebastian. Sebastian yearned for the smaller man. He wanted to comfort him and assure him that everything would be fine. But he couldn't.
"And what is your name?" Linny asked Sebastian.
"Sebastian Smythe," Sebastian answered her.
"And may I ask why you volunteered for Mr. Anderson?" Linny inquired. Sebastian swallowed thickly and looked right into Blaine's eyes.
"Because he's my best friend. I love him," Sebastian answered.
"That was very sweet of you. Ladies and gentlemen, this year's tributes from District 4! Madeline Groom and Sebastian Smythe!" Linny said as she began to clap. No one else clapped. It was silent around the district. The peace keepers led Sebastian into a room and Madeline into another one. Sebastian sat down on the couch in his room and buried his head in his hands. He couldn't believe this was happening. The door opened and Sebastian's head snapped up. It was his parents.
"Oh Sebastian!" his mother said, pulling her son into a hug. Sebastian stood up and hugged her back.
"Hi mom. It's going to be okay, I can do this," Sebastian told her.
"I know you can. You're strong," his mother said before pulling back and wiping her eyes. Next Sebastian's dad pulled him into his arms. This is the most affection ever shown to him by his parents.
"Be safe, son. Be smart about it," his father said.
"I will dad," Sebastian answered. Then the peace keepers removed his parents from the room.
"We love you Sebastian!" his mother called as the door was closed on her face. Sebastian sighed and ran his hands through his hair. The door opened and Blaine walked in. Sebastian turned around and instantly pulled Blaine into his arms.
"Why did you do that?! Why couldn't you have just let me go?!" Blaine pounded on his chest before collapsing in his arms, sobbing. Sebastian rubbed his boyfriend's back.
"I could never let you go in there. I couldn't lose you," Sebastian said into Blaine's ear. Blaine looked up at Sebastian.
"So you make me lose you?" Blaine asks with red, puffy eyes.
"You won't lose me. I can do this," Sebastian said. Blaine nodded.
"I know you can. You're the strongest and bravest person I've ever met," Blaine said.
"I love you, Blaine. And I'm going to do this for us. Because when I win, I'll be a victor. And no one tells a victor no. So I'll come home and then I'll marry you. I'll make you mine forever. I'm going to win this Blaine, for us," Sebastian said, wiping Blaine's tears away with his thumbs. Blaine leaned up and kissed Sebastian softly.
"I love you too. Come back to me, Sebastian," Blaine begged.
"I will. I promise," Sebastian said as the peace keepers walked in. They took Blaine out of the room and for the first time since they called Blaine's name at the reaping, he cried. He cried into his hands until the peace keepers came to get him and escorted him and Madeline that would take him to the train that goes to the Capitol. It was night already so Sebastian was escorted to his room for the night. The room was amazing. It had lights on the ceiling that blinked slowly in different colors. He had a bigger bed then even his parents had. He sat down on the bed and found that it was so soft. It was like sleeping on a cloud. He looked around at the walls. It was so bright in there, with the walls being a sky blue. He wondered how he'd ever be able to sleep. But as if on cue, the lights when out and Sebastian found that the room was surprisingly dark. He looked around the room and found some clothes in the drawers. He found a pair of silk pajamas and slipped into them. They felt weird against his skin but soon he didn't even notice and he was fast asleep.
It had been two weeks since Sebastian left and Blaine had been a mess ever since. Even though Blaine knew that they were only training right now, he still couldn't shake the sense of dread that hung over him. He missed Sebastian terribly and lived for the night showing of the day's events where he could see Sebastian on his television. He'd touch the screen whenever Sebastian came on. He needed this. He needed to see that he was still alive, even if it wasn't here in person. Blaine cried himself to sleep every night. No one could calm him down. Cooper had tried countless times but nothing would work. Blaine had sobbed himself to sleep most nights, clinging to Cooper's chest as Cooper tried to relax him. After Blaine fell asleep, Cooper would cry himself because he absolutely hated seeing his little brother in so much pain. Blaine's performance in school was going down, he just couldn't focus on anything except the fact that the love of his life wasn't here with him. So one night Blaine cuddled into the couch. Cooper sat next to him.
"Are you ready to watch?" Cooper asked.
"Watch what?" Blaine asked, not taking his gaze off of the floor where his eyes were fixated.
"The Caesar Flickerman show is on in a few minutes. Where they interview all the tributes?" Cooper said, looking over to Blaine. Blaine looked up from the floor and towards Cooper.
"It is? I completely forgot," Blaine said, grabbing the remote control and turning the television on. The show started and Blaine waited impatiently to see his boyfriend on the screen. Finally, there he was. He walked up on stage next to Caesar with his blue hair. Sebastian looked breathtaking. His hair was perfectly styled and his dark green shirt brought out his eyes brilliantly. The black pants made his long legs look stunning. Blaine had never missed him more. He just wanted his man to be there holding him in his arms.
"So, Sebastian…" Caesar began. "How is your training going so far?"
"It's been going well. I've found what my talent is, not that I'm going to reveal it," Sebastian said with a smirk. It wasn't his smirk though. It was a manufactured smirk that his stylists must have told him to put on. Blaine smiled adoringly at the screen.
"Good, keep the secrets for the arena," Caesar said. "So tell us a little bit about yourself. What is your inspiration for this game?"
"My inspiration is my boyfriend," Sebastian said without skipping a beat. Blaine stared, wide eyed and jaw dropped at the screen. Did Sebastian just really admit to having a boyfriend? Being gay? Blaine absolutely loved him. He didn't care about what anyone thought, he was going to let them know he was gay and proud of it.
"Oh, you have a boyfriend? Isn't that illegal in the districts?" Caesar asked.
"Yes, it is. But we've been together in secret. But I can't reveal his name because I don't want to have him suffer back in my district," Sebastian explained.
"Well, might he be the young man you volunteered for?" Caesar pried.
"He may or may not be. I told you, I cannot reveal his name for the fear of his safety," Sebastian reiterated. Caesar nodded understandingly.
"And why is he your inspiration, Mr. Smythe?" Caesar asked.
"Because he makes me want to win. Something to come home to. And when I win, we can get married. Because I'll be a victor," Sebastian explains. "He's my whole world."
Blaine's eyes were tearing rapidly as he watched the love of his life on the television screen.
"That's a very nice sentiment, Sebastian. I'm sure he's very proud of you," Caesar said. Sebastian smiles and looks into the camera, knowing that Blaine's watching.
"I hope he is. I love you, killer," Sebastian said. Blaine's tears began to fall freely. Cooper pulled him into his arms and held him close.
"I love him so much…" Blaine said. Cooper rubbed his back soothingly.
"It's you, isn't it? You're his boyfriend?" Cooper asked. Blaine sniffled and looked up at his brother.
"You know I can't admit to that, Coop," Blaine said.
"I know, Blaine," Cooper said, knowing that they were always together. Blaine cried himself to sleep on his brother's lap. Cooper held him close, praying that Sebastian would come back for his baby brother.
Sebastian walked back to his room after the interview. He knew that everyone would know Blaine is his boyfriend. But since neither of them would admit to them dating, they couldn't charge Blaine with anything. When he admitted to his mentor, Warren, that he had a boyfriend back home that he wanted to marry, Warren told him that he should play that up to the camera. That being romantic is something the crowd would like about him. But that was easy for Sebastian. He didn't even need to act during the interview. Everything he said came from his heart. And that was why what he said would be the most convincing to the audience. Sebastian changed into his pajamas and climbed into his bed. He lay there, just thinking about Blaine. He pulled a pillow into his arms and cuddled it, pretending it was his sweet Blaine. He fell asleep that night, dreaming about his love.
Blaine awoke alone in his bed. Today the games started. And that thought alone made Blaine break down and start crying all over again. Blaine looked over at his clock on the wall 9:23. The games started in two and a half hours. Blaine dragged himself out of bed, took a bath, and got himself an apple for breakfast. He curled up in the couch with a blanket. Only an hour until the games now. Cooper came in and sat next to his brother.
"You okay?" Cooper asked, opening his arms. Blaine instantly curled into them and shook his head.
"I'm so scared, Coop," Blaine said.
"I know buddy, but everything is going to be okay. You'll see. Sebastian is strong and tough. You and I both know he can do this," Cooper comforted. Blaine sniffled and nodded.
"Hey, why aren't you at school?" Cooper asked. Blaine looked up at Cooper with a look that said 'you really think I could go to school like this?'. "Right, sorry," Cooper said. Cooper grabbed the remote and turned the games on. Blaine peeked out at the screen from under his blanket. He saw Sebastian being raised into the arena and he began to weep. He didn't want this to happen. He wished this was all a bad dream and he could wake up in Sebastian's arms. But as he looked out at the screen and saw Sebastian in that horrible place, he knew this was all too real.
Sebastian stood in the arena, looking around at all his competition. There was small, young Madeline and three others her age that Sebastian didn't have to heart to harm. But he knew that to get back to Blaine, he would do anything. Sebastian surveyed his surroundings. There was water that he could tell was salt water. Living in District 4 pays off. Others might think that was fresh water, drink it, and die of dehydration from the salt. There were some weapons in the center of the arena, along with other supplies. Should he run for it? Is it worth the risk? No, it wasn't worth losing Blaine over.
The buzzer rang.
Sebastian ran away from the water and into the small woods. He picked up a backpack that was hidden behind a tree as he ran.
Blaine watched with wide eyes, happy Sebastian got away, but in horror of all the slaughter he was seeing on screen. Madeline was one of the first to go, one of the careers getting her. The careers are specially trained tributes from districts one and two.
Sebastian ran for a long time before finally settling down. He sat down in a little ditch that was hidden from sight. He opened his backpack and found there was a knife, which Sebastian would use if he had to, a packet of dried up fruit, an empty canteen and a blanket. Sebastian had discovered that his hidden talent was climbing and hiding. In training he could climb up to the roof and throw a knife right at a target and getting a bulls eye every time. So Sebastian found a tall tree and climbed up it. He could just sit there and wait.
Blaine watched anxiously. He smiled when he saw Sebastian climb up into the tree. He was always the one to climb up on the roof when a ball got lost or the one climbing the trees at the ocean to get the coconuts down to eat. Blaine always knew he could climb. It's because he was so flexible and strong and Blaine knew that first hand. He watched Sebastian take shelter in the tree and Blaine felt a little bit of hope. Sebastian really could do this. Blaine sat up, getting off of Cooper's lap. He saw some other tributes coming up on the tree where Sebastian was hiding. He covered his eyes. He couldn't bear to find out if they'd see Sebastian or not.
Sebastian heard the tributes coming up behind him. He got his knife ready in case he had to use it. There were three of them walking by. Sebastian knew he couldn't take them on alone so he just stayed quiet, hoping they didn't look up. But then Sebastian heard something else. There were even more tributes coming behind them. There were five of them there. The five were sneaking up on the three. As they got close enough, Sebastian closed his eyes, not wanting to see the gruesome act that was about to take place. He heard the screams of three and then it was quiet. He opened his eyes but didn't look down. He didn't want to see the bodies. So he waited until he saw the hovercraft take them away before looking around. Sebastian positioned himself between two branches laying down, and pulling his blanket over himself. Sebastian looked up at the sky, waiting to see who had been lost today. Then the anthem began to play and there were 11 faces displayed via hologram in the sky, including Madeline. Sebastian frowned, sad that she was already gone. All of the younger tributes were already gone. But a part of him was thankful that he wouldn't have to be the one who killed them.
Once Blaine saw that Sebastian had fallen asleep, he decided to go to bed as well. He was sick with worry but there wasn't much he could do. Blaine said goodnight to Cooper and went off to his bedroom. He lay down and looked up at the sky through his open window. He stared at the stars and he could just imagine Sebastian laying there with him and telling him all the different constellations. Blaine closed his eyes, a few tears trickling down his face. He went to sleep, and wished he could stay that way until the games were over.
The games are almost over. It's been two weeks and there are only three tributes left. Sebastian, a female from district two and a male from district one. Sebastian has killed only two people and both we're on pure accident. For one, Sebastian was practicing his knife skills on a treat and when he slung his knife backwards, it hit a tribute who was coming up behind him right in the chest. But it had saved Sebastian's life. And then second tribute was when Sebastian was digging for water. He had dug a hole but when he hadn't found any water underground, he covered it with leaves so he could come back later and dig deeper. But as he was walking away, there was a tribute following Sebastian, attempting to shoot him with a bow and arrow but she fell into the hole and hit her head on a rock, killing her instantly. But now that it was down to three, Sebastian would really have to kill someone. The boy left was seventeen and the girl left was eighteen, just like Sebastian. One night as Sebastian was lying in his makeshift bed in a tree, there was a flood. He felt a few drops of water that woke him up. When Sebastian opened his eyes he saw a hug wave coming towards the tree. Sebastian jumped up and ran away from the water. He ran as fast as could. As good of a swimmer as he was, he didn't know if there was a current or not that could sweep him up. The only place that there was no flooding occurring was at the top of the hill where the games had started. Just as Sebastian got to the top of the hill the water was still rising. He could see the two other tributes running up the hill as well. But just as the girl was about to reach the top of the hill, the water caught up with her and swept her away. She seemed to be swallowed whole by the water as she just disappeared out of sight. He heard the cannon, signaling that she was dead.
Cooper walked into Blaine's room and shook his shoulder gently. Blaine turned over and opened his eyes, alert with panic.
"What's going on? Is Sebastian okay?!" Blaine asked, sitting up, his heart beating rapidly.
"He's alive. There's only two left Blaine. And they're face to face. This is it. Are you going to come and watch?" Cooper asked. Blaine took a deep breath and nodded. He pulled his blanket around his shoulder and walked with his brother into the living room. His parents were already in there on the couch, their eyes somber. It was three o'clock in the morning but none of them could miss this. Blaine sat on the couch between Cooper and his mother and they both held him, trying their best to comfort him. Blaine looked at the television screen, watching Sebastian with a knife clutched in his hand.
Sebastian saw the other tribute run up the hill. Once he made it to the stop he stopped when he saw Sebastian.
"Well, if it isn't the fag. I'm surprised you've made it this far. I thought you'd be afraid of the dirt getting under your nails," the tribute teased Sebastian. Sebastian glared at him, knowing Blaine was doing the same through his television.
"I'm gay, not a five year old girl," Sebastian retorted.
"Basically the same thing, right?" the tribute said with an arrogant smirk.
"You tell me. Think a five year old girl could do this?" Sebastian said tilting his head. The tribute looked at Sebastian curiously.
"Do what- Ow!" the tribute yelled as Sebastian's knife was thrown with acute accuracy into his shoulder, making him fall to the ground. Sebastian threw his backpack down, ran over and grabbed his knife out of the tribute's shoulder before the tribute had any time to react. Sebastian had purposely thrown the knife at his right shoulder because Sebastian had noticed that he was right handed. The tribute stood up and gritted his teeth.
Blaine pulled his blanket over his eyes, terrified of what was to come.
The tribute ran towards Sebastian but Sebastian moved out of the way just in time and sliced the tributes forearm as he ran by. This only enraged the tribute farther and he took out his sword. Sebastian took a step back.
Blaine began to shake as his family tried to hold him tightly, knowing it was literally impossible to calm him down right now.
"You're going to pay for this faggot," the tribute said in a menacing voice.
Sebastian clutched his knife, daring the tribute to come at him. The tribute ran at Sebastian, his sword out in front of him. Sebastian ducked the sword and the tribute stumbled forward. Sebastian caught the tribute around the neck and pressed the tip of his blade into the tribute's back. The tribute tried swinging the sword back word and made a gash on Sebastian's shoulder. Sebastian winced in pain.
Blaine let a sob escape his throat as he wrapped the blanket tighter around him.
The tribute tried to swing it around and hit Sebastian again but as he raised the sword, Sebastian kicked his leg up and knocked the sword out of the tributes hand. The tribute looked back at Sebastian with wide eyes, not believing he was flexible to do that.
"Did you like that move? Didn't know I was that flexible, huh? Know where I learned it? Having sex with my boyfriend," Sebastian whispered into the tributes ear and stabbed the tribute right in the back with his knife. The tribute fell to the ground and the canon sounded.
Blaine had fallen on the ground, crying tears of joy. Sebastian had won. He was alive. And now they could get married.
The sun came out in the arena as the hovercraft appeared and took away the tribute's body. Then the announcement was made.
"We have a new Hunger Games Victor. Sebastian Smythe, champion of the Hunger Games."
Blaine couldn't stop crying of happiness. His baby was coming home.
Sebastian was on the Caesar Flickerman show the next day.
"Congratulations Sebastian," Caesar congratulated.
"Thank you, Caesar," Sebastian said with a smile.
"What would say the hardest part of the Hunger Games was?" Caesar asked. Sebastian thought for a moment.
"Some people might think it's the killing part. And yeah, that is hard. But the hardest part is being away from the people you love. And once you realize that if you kill these tributes and you can get back to those people, it makes it a whole lot easier," Sebastian said. The audience began to cheer and Sebastian gave them a smile.
"So may I assume you are engaged now?" Caesar asked with a smile, making the crowd go crazy again. Sebastian smiled.
"As soon as I get home, he'll be my fiancé. That's the first thing I'll make sure of," Sebastian said.
"Anything you want to say to your boyfriend?" Caesar asked. Sebastian smiled and looked straight into the camera.
"I'm coming home, baby. I can't wait to marry you. I love you, Blaine," Sebastian said.
Blaine was at home, his eyes welling with tears for the millionth time in the past month. He had so much love and adoration for the man on the screen. He couldn't wait to hold him in his arms again.
The next day Blaine was waiting eagerly at the train station for Sebastian to arrive home. The train had finally arrived. Blaine pushed to the front of the large crowd that was waiting to greet him. They all let Blaine through though, knowing that he was his boyfriend.
Sebastian took a deep breath and opened the door to the train and stepped out. He looked out at the crowd who was now cheering for him and his eyes landed on one man. His love. His Blaine. Sebastian hopped off the platform and ran over to Blaine. He pulled him into his arms and held him tight, cherishing the moment. Both men had tears running down their faces. Sebastian pulled back and kissed Blaine tenderly on the lips.
"I missed you," Blaine said softly.
"I missed you too," Sebastian said. "But now we have eternity with each other."
"I love you," Blaine said, tearfully.
"I love you too," Sebastian said. "Let's go home."
Blaine nodded and took Sebastian's hand. They headed for Blaine's house, what they both considered home. They made it through the crowd and into the house. They collapsed on the couch together.
"I thought I lost you," Blaine said, caressing Sebastian's face.
"You'll never lose me. Never," Sebastian said. Blaine smiled and leaned into Sebastian. "Blaine?"
"Yes, my love?"
Sebastian slid down off the couch and got down on one knee. Blaine looked down at Sebastian and smiled.
"I have loved you since the day I met you. We've been through a lot and I think we've proved that we're meant to be together. So…," Sebastian pulled out a ring from his pocket. "Will you marry me?"
Blaine nodded, tears streaming down his face. "Yes."
Sebastian grinned brightly and slid the ring onto his finger.
"This was my grandfather's. I had it in my pocket that night I spent here before the reaping. I had it with me the whole game," Sebastian tells his new fiancé. Blaine smiled and kissed his fiancé.
"I'm so glad you're home," Blaine said.
"Me too, baby," Sebastian answered. "It's so nice to be where I belong."
Did you liiiiiike it? I hope you did! I'm actually really proud of this entry so I hope you guys enjoyed it! See you all tomorrow!