Hey guys! Hope you guys like the story so far! Okay, so this chapter is more about Sammy and how things get rough for her. Hope you like it! :)

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Sammy's POV

The next day, Ryan and I decide that we want to take a walk.

I jog down the stairs and go in the kitchen to find mum. "Mum, can Ryan and I go take a walk?"

Mum stops washing the dishes and looks at me. "Yes, but are you okay since of-

"Yes, mum. I'm fine, you don't have to worry about me", I say.

"I have to worry about you, I'm your mother", mum says quietly.

"Well, you don't have to worry about me anymore. I'm 16 not a little kid anymore", I say.

"I know but-

"Thanks mum", I interrupt and before she can stop me, I'm out of the room.

"Ryan!" I call up the stairs. "We can go!"

In a matter of seconds, Ryan comes racing down the stairs while putting on a jacket.

"Be careful!" Mum calls out before I close the door.

"We will!" Ryan and I both say at the same time.

We walk toward the meadow, but Ryan stops me and pulls me into a hug. I hug him back and he starts crying.

"Shh", I soothingly, "It's ok, you're coming back home. I promise."

"Don't make promises you can't keep", Ryan says quietly.

I shake my head in disagreement. "Ryan, look at me."

Ryan looks up at me and I say, "You're coming back home alive, not dead in a coffin. You know I won't let that happen."

Ryan sighs and says, "I know."

I smile a little and we continue to walk along to the meadow. But then I remember something.

I stop at the meadow and turn to Ryan. "Can I go see Jack?" I ask.

Ryan stares at me for a while but then finally says, "Ok, I'll see you back home."

I nod my head and give him a quick hug, and then I quick walk to Jack's house. I can't wait to see him.

Jack's my boyfriend and I have been going out with him for 2 years now. I know, long right? But I really like Jack, who knows? I might even love him.

I really want to see him after yesterday. I have a quick look to see if anyone's watching, before I run to his house.

I pause at his doorsteps when I hear two familiar voices.

I look through Jack's window to his bedroom and freeze in shock. Anna's talking to Jack.

Anna's my best friend that I have ever had. But she always tells me how much she hates Jack. So why is she with Jack?

They start laughing at something Jack said and then Anna says seriously, "What if Sammy finds out?"

Jack looks puzzled so he asks, "About what?"

Anna rolls her eyes and mutters, "You are such a blonde."

"About us, that we're going out", Anna explains.

"But she'll never find out", Jack says.

"Who says?" Anna says annoyed.

"Me! Now will you quit worrying and kiss me already?" Jack says.

I can't believe I'm watching my boyfriend stick his tongue down my best friend's throat. I nearly gag.

So all along Anna was just making me believe that she hates Jack so she could cover up what's really going on. What kind of a best friend does that?

Jack never kissed me the way he's kissing her. I'm so frustrated and jealous that I can't even stand to look anymore. So, I've had the best- worst, boyfriend for 2 years. 2 years until I finally find out that he's an absolute asshole! Great!

I don't even realize that I'm knocking on his window with anger.

They get so startled they bite their lips. Oh my gosh, I feel so bad now. NOT!

They look out Jack's window to find me staring daggers at them. I look at Jack and say loud enough so they can hear, "We're through!"

I walk off but then hear the door open in a rush. I turn to see Jack racing after me.

I run but Jack's faster than me so he catches up. His strong arms make me turn to him. But I glare at him and get out of his grasp.

"I never wanted you to find out this way", Jack tells me.

"No. You didn't want me to find out at all", I say a matter of factly. "How long? How long have you been cheating on me, Jack?"

"6 months", Jack confesses as he runs a hand through his hair; a nervous habit. He looks guilty, but it's good. I want him to feel guilty.

"I'm sorry", he finishes.

"Well, you should be", I say angrily, my eyes welling up. "You know what makes it 10 times worse? That the girl's my best friend. It could've been any girl, but no! It had to be Anna! I can never forgive you or her. You two should be going into that stupid arena, not me and Ryan. We don't deserve to, but you two do."

Before Jack can say anything, I'm running off and letting the tears fall down my cheeks. I don't know where to go, but I can't go home. Not like this. I guess I'll just have to walk around until I calm down.

I walk around the district but stop by the entry to the woods. Mum's favorite place. I just stare at the entry until an old lady stops to say, "Just like your mother." She smiles and then continues to walk along.

Okay then.

I walk in the woods and search for mum's bow and arrows that she hides in a pacific log. Lucky mum's shown me how to shoot. I grab it out and head deeper into the woods.

I decide to stop halfway between the lake and the entry; and lucky I did because there were a couple of squirrels in sight.

I'm not that upset anymore; just angry. I guess I'm okay at shooting, but today I'm even better. I aim the bow toward the squirrel and shoot. I'm either good today because I'm angry, or I'm just getting lucky.

I hit the squirrel right in the eye. I let myself grin a little before I aim and shoot another squirrel. 2 squirrels down. All the squirrels have gone, and I can't seem to see any other animals.

I grab the squirrels and head to the top of a hill. You can see the whole district from up there. But I can't help the feeling that I'm being followed. I turn around but can't see anyone. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. I continue to walk up the hill until I get to the top. I sit down but leave the quiver on my back. I place the squirrels on the grass beside me, and mum's bow in my lap.

I sigh in relief. But I don't know why.

What relief?

I guess I'm just so tired and angry about everything that's happening in my life right now. Maybe I've been selfish. I haven't really worried about how mum, dad and Ryan are feeling. Mostly mum and dad.

I haven't really thought about how it's affecting them. I feel so bad.

Why does my life have to be so complicated?

I turn frightened and aim my arrow behind me; but nothings there.

It sounded like someone stepped on a stick. I lower the bow and turn back around.

I look down at the district in amazement. It looks actually beautiful from up here. I know why mum likes it out here; it's so peaceful.

I close my eyes for a brief moment and let all of my surroundings disappear and just focus being calm. I feel the wind against my cheeks and smell the plants around me. It really is lovely.

I open my eyes and sigh again.

Relief of having peace for once; that's what it is.

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I stay there for hours, just enjoying my surroundings. But I decide I better get home so I get up and leave the woods.

I head down the hill and back past the lake and the cabin that's across it.

I put back mum's bow and quiver in the log and head back and out of the entry of the woods.

I stop in my footsteps as I remember the squirrels. What do I do with them? I can't bring them back home because mum will brag about how good I've gotten. I'm really not in the mood for that.

Haymitch, I'll give them to Haymitch.

So I head through town to Haymitch's. But I can't help notice people watching me or staring at me. I walk past and some people give me sad looks.

I don't want anyone to feel sorry for me, but I know that it's going to happen anyway.

I can't stand all of the faces staring at me, so I run until I reach the meadow. I don't really understand why people don't like going here, but I do. It's so beautiful.

I leave the meadow and go to Haymitch's. I don't bother knocking, just go in. I walk in and find Haymitch on a stool at the counter, asleep. I sigh and search around the house for a pen a paper.

I go over to a desk that has all junk on it. I throw the junk off and open a drawer. I grab a paper and pen out of there and head back to where Haymitch is asleep.

I write a note to him and fold it and place the squirrels and note in the counter. I leave and slowly head home. It's not that far at all, but I just don't really want to go in there.

I freeze in front of the front door. Maybe if I just have a quick walk around…..No I can't. It's already been hours since I've been home. Mum and dad are probably worrying.

I take a deep breath as I walk through the door. (If you're a Swifty fan, I hope you get that and you're totally awesome!)

Mum's on the couch and when she sees me, she gets up.

"How come you've been so long? Jack-

"Mum, please", I say quietly. She looks at me worried and I speak before she can. "I'm fine, but I really am tired. I think I might have a sleep."

I feel my mum stare at me as I head upstairs. I lock the door behind me, expecting mum to come annoy me; and of course, I'm right.

Seconds later, mum knocks on the door. "Honey, open up!" I don't reply even when her voice turns into a shout. I just lay on my bed with my pillow over my head so I don't hear her. But it's no point, I can still hear her. Soon she gives up and leaves.

What a day.

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