Hey, Everyone! Thank you to all of you for reading and reviewing! I love you all for it! So far, you guys aren't too keen on Blake . . . Hmmm I wonder why that could be? Without further ado, Read on!

Chapter Four

Ivy Mellark's POV

AP World History with Mr. Keps is, by far, the most boring class I have ever been to. It was really a bad idea for Mr. Keps to teach history since the subject is already boring enough without the dullest person in all of Panem teaching it. The only good thing about Mr. Keps is that he lets you pick your seat.

I am seated between Blake and Alex, two very important men in my life. Alex has been my best friend since we were four years old. My grandparents, the Abernathys, adopted him after his parents were killed in a mine explosion. We've been practically inseparable for all these years. It helps that we're both complete science nerds. We're at the top of our class; he's number one and I'm number two.

But, lately, we haven't been as inseparable as we used to be. Blake doesn't really like Alex so Alex never hangs out with us. And, since he's my boyfriend, Blake and I spend a lot of time together, mainly in the town square.

Blake's a really good guy. He's smart and funny and he's always telling me how beautiful I am. He takes me on a lot of great dates, too. For one date, we drove to District 11 and went apple picking in the orchards. It was so much fun. Blake is such a good guy but all the men in my family really don't like him. It took mom a week to talk dad into letting me go to prom with him last year. Grandpa Haymitch, dad, and Uncle Gale are always muttering about how I'm too young to date, blah, blah, blah.

Blake and I take our seats in AP English. Sadly, we only have two classes together this year. It kind of sucks that I'll barely get to see him during the day, especially since we both have sports practices after school. Blake is the varsity quarterback for the East High Eagles, which just makes him that much better.

Blake and I part with a kiss after AP English. Blake heads to Calculus and I head to AP Psychology, which I have with Alex. Alex and I usually have a lot of classes together because we're both on the science major's path. We're hoping we get to study science together at Panem University. We have the right classes and the perfect ACT scores and we're just waiting for our acceptance letters.

"Hey," Alex says as I slip into the seat next to him.

"Hey," I reply.

"How was English?" He asks.

"Boring," I reply with a chuckle. "How was culinary science?"

"Also boring," He tells me. It's the first day of school, it's usually pretty boring. Alex is pretty excited for culinary arts. He's always been a pretty good cook. His mom taught him everything she knows and Effie is almost as good of a cook as my dad is.

To follow today's boring theme, AP Psychology is boring, too. The bell rings and, after a quick locker stop, Alex and I head to calculus. Calculus is the class I've been dreading all summer. I've never been super good at math like Alex is. I can just barely scrape by with an A-, and that's with some serious help from my own personal boy genius, Alex Abernathy. Honestly, he really should get paid for all the kids he helps tutor.

After Calculus, we have lunch. Since East is a pretty small school, everyone has lunch together in the cafeteria, which we call the Commons. Blake, Alex, and I take a seat at the table we've been sitting at since freshman year. Phoenix and our other friends, Daniel, Alyssa, and Harper, are already seated.

We chat aimlessly as we eat our lunch. I notice the looks that Alyssa gives Alex and can't help but think that they would make a very cute couple. Harper is making a lot of eye contact and conversation with Phoenix. Neither Phoenix nor Alex has dated much and I really hope that they have some fun this year. It is our senior year after all.

Lilac Mellark's POV

This morning was beyond ridiculously boring. I swear I could have fallen asleep. The only good things about this morning were French and Theater Performance class. I am so hyped that I get to take these two amazing classes, which is taught by some of the best teachers ever!

Ash and Liam sit on either side of me. They're both vying for my attention. This whole having two guys that like you thing is kinda fun after all. Honestly, I'm leaning more towards going to homecoming with Liam, if he would ever ask me. He seems like he would be more likely to ask me since Ash is pretty shy.

Ash is a great guy and a phenomenal musician. The only reason he's never played at the school's talent show is because he's so freaked out by public performance that he throws up. I've tried to help him with that but I haven't quite fixed it yet. I just know that if he could get over his stage fright, he would blow the entire District away! He's probably the best musician I've ever heard!

Liam is more of the daring, outgoing type of guy. He's a really great hunter. He and his dad go out on a hunting trip every year and they always come back with some amazing game. He's also great with cars. There have been countless days when I've found him in the Abernathy's garage with Grandpa Haymitch and Alex fixing up some really old car. He looks really hot when he's fixing a car engine.

The bell rings, signifying that lunch is over. There is a collective groan that flows through our table. Unlike my older siblings, I do not enjoy school that much. I just can't get over the fact that it starts so early in the morning. I need my beauty sleep!

My next class is geometry, which I have with Liam. We walk together and I can't help but notice his displeasure in going to this class. He really does not like math, at all, even though he's pretty decent at it. We sit in our desks and listen to the teacher, Mr. Walsh, go on and on about how geometry is important for life and how it can be so much fun, blah, blah, blah.

Once the torture is finally over, I go to Sophomore English, which I have with Finn. As soon as we enter the classroom, I can already see the girls starting to swoon. My brother is definitely the heart throb of the sophomore class. Apparently, he's hot. I don't see it but, then again, he is my brother. He's a swimmer, a football player, and a basketball player. Honestly, I'd rather date a musician or an actor but whatever.

Alexander Abernathy's POV

I finish changing and slam my gym locker closed. It is eighth period and I have gym. This year they stuck me in Competitive Games, an all-boys class. We play things like flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, etc. etc. And, to top it off, Blake is in my class. This is one class I will be dreading for the rest of the year.

"Alright, ladies, before we start, I want you to give me five laps around the soccer field." Coach Baxter, also known as "Back Breaking Baxter, tells us. He blows his whistle and we all start to run.

"Hey, nerd," Blake says to me as he jogs up to me. I don't respond. Instead, I push myself to run faster, trying to get away from the jerk.

"You can't get rid of me that easily," He says, catching up to me. I remain silent. Blake, either too stupid to get the message or too big of a jerk to care, keeps talking to me.

"Just so you know Ivy is never riding on your motorcycle again." He tells me. I can feel my blood boil but I don't say anything. Ivy wouldn't let him boss her around like that; she could total kick his ass.

All the guys finish their laps in a big group. We all catch our breath while Coach Baxter tells us the rules of flag football, as if we've never played it before. He divides us into teams and we take to the field. Jack, one of the guys in my English class, passes me the ball. I am just about to catch it when I get shoved to the ground. I look up to see Blake passing the ball in the other direction.

"Sorry, I didn't see ya there, nerd." Blake says with an evil smirk before he takes starts running to the other end of the field. This is going to be such a great year.

Okay, so maybe I hate Blake too . . . oh well . . . 1) I need you guys to tell me some songs you think they should play at the Homecoming dance that is coming up in a couple chapters. Leave your suggestions in your review! 2) Who do you guys think Lilac should end up with? I want to see your opinions (because they might sway me to which one I choose) so tell me in your review! Thank you so much for reading! More chapters coming soon because I love writing this story so much!