Hi beautiful people here is chapter 7. Now to imagine Tilly's interview dress its Queen Elsa's dress from Frozen basically haha. Without further ado I present chapter 7 enjoy! xxx

Chapter 7. Time to Shine

The next to days of training went quicker then I ever imagined them too. Bobby and I stuck together the whole time. Tying knots, lighting fires, camouflage, fish hooks, plants and every now and again we would do some weapon training. However, Finnick got us to practice weaponry back at our living quarters so we aren't met with death glares from the Careers. Its better too because Finnick is a master at weaponry and especially combat so he helps us heaps. And no matter how much I try to shake it I cant stop the feeling that I could actually go home.

After another nightmare-free sleep I wake in Finnicks protective embrace however, it seems much more protective this morning then I realise why. The interviews are tonight and even worse I'm going into the arena tomorrow. My stomach makes a massive knot and I can no longer breath. Finnick senses this and releases his hold and sits me up and tries to sooth me.
"Tilly its alright love its alright." He repeats over and over whilst his hand makes circular motions on my back.
"Its not Finnick!" I yell not meaning too but he remains calm and understanding.
"Its not okay it will never be okay! No matter what the outcome is I wont be all right! If I live I spend the rest of my life fighting demons inside of me and if I die I die and ill never come home! No matter what I'm not going to win!" I yell with tears streaming down my face. Finnick puts my head in his chest and holds me while I saturate him with tears, which luckily does not bother him.
"I know Tilly I know. As much as you'll hate hearing this on some days before I met you I wish I had died in that arena." He says calmly with sadness in his voice. It is this sentence that stops my tears and I just listen.
"I know you know all the things people say about me, the Capitol playboy, Manwhore of Panam, sleeps with every women in the Capitol. However, you should know that as true as it is its not by choice." This makes me lift my head and look directly in Finnicks eyes.
"President Snow sells my body Tilly."
I gasp.
"What?" I ask in disbelief.
"When a victor is considered desirable President Snow makes them sleep around with women and men of the Capitol for money. Because I was 14 when I won I had two years grace, however as soon as I hit 16 I was the Capitols property and I have been ever since. Those women mean nothing to me Tilly you mean the world to me." He says with tears in his eyes. I now can see the broken man he really is and why he wishes he died in that arena so he wouldn't have to face this cruel life he lives. This is why I need to win, not for me but for him he needs me just as much as I need him and ill do everything I can to not only save myself but him as well.
"I'm going to win for you Finnick, I'm going to come home for you." I told him. It is this that makes Finnick cry not of sadness but of happiness because finally someone truly loves him.
"I love you Tilly Jones." He tells me.
"I love you too Finnick Odair."

I spend four hours with Venus teaching me how to walk in 11 inch heels and it is exhausting! My feet ache and urgh it's just terrible. When my four hours are FINALLY finished I have four hours with Finnick who will be asking me questions as Caesar Flickerman and for me to respond as a fierce competitor. Its surprisingly easy so after two hours of that we spend the rest of the time cuddling, kissing and talking about anything and everything. I think it's the most fun I've ever had! When Percy and my stylists walk into my room I know my session with Finnick is over and its time to get to work. Finnick kisses me goodbye and I'm pushed into my bathroom and the makeover begins.

When I'm finally finished getting prettied up I look into the mirror and my dress is incredible. It is long-sleeved and comes just off my shoulders the sleeves are see through and has dimenties all on it. The bodice is aqua and is also covered in dimoneties. The skirt of the dress splits at my left thigh and shows my leg and is aqua silk and makes a small train at the back. It is stunning. My hair is in a loose side braid with pearls placed around it. I once again am a Goddess of the sea. Finnick escorts both Bobby and I backstage to wait for our interview with Caesar with the other tributes whose jars are dropped when they see me. I must admit it makes me feel awesome.

I don't pay attention to the other interviews it isn't until im walking onstage where I start to get very nervous but I don't have time to be because when I hear Caesar introduce me I'm in the zone and ready.
"Now introducing the female tribute of District Four the Goddess of the sea…. Tilly Jones!"
The crowd goes wild I cant believe that I'm actually referred to as that I thought it was just me. I walk onstage and the bright lights reflect on my dress making me sparkle, making me shine! Caesar sits me down across from him and tries to tame the audience, which takes a while.
"Well well well Tilly don't you look incredible!" Caesar says emphasising the incredible.
"Thankyou Caesar." I say kindly with a sternness in my voice showing im not one to be messed with.
"Tilly I must say every since you got reaped you have been the one everyone pays attention too, you made such a great first impression at the opening ceremony and all eyes were definitely on you. So my first question how does it feel knowing that you are a favourite?"
"Well honestly I haven't thought about it Caesar, I've been focusing way to much on the arena and surviving the games and most importantly getting home."
"That's fair enough Tilly, now I want to discuss your training score when you got an 11 that's absolutely incredible, now I know we are not allowed to discuss what you did but you are definitely a tough competitor are you ready for tomorrow?"
"Yes I am definitely ready Caesar I'm going to go in there and give it everything I have and make sure that it is me that comes home."
Even Caser is a little afraid of me and it makes the corners of my mouth lift a little. This is fun, not me but still fun.
"Well Tilly lets hope we do see you come home then. Now my final question is a bit personal but everyone wants to know, what do you think of your mentor Finnick Odair, anything going on there?"
Crap I wasn't prepared for this.
"Finnick has been a great mentor in helping me and my fellow tribute Bobby as much as he can and I know he will do anything to protect me in the arena because isn't that what all mentors do?"
I quickly catch a glimpse of Finnick in the audience to make sure what I said was right he smiles and nods at me knowing that I said the right thing.
"Yes absolutely. Well Tilly it's been an absolute pleasure you are incredible and we all wish you the best."
"Thankyou."
"Lets give a round of applause Tilly Jones Goddess of the Sea!" He yells and the crowd goes wild! I wave and smile and walk offstage knowing that now its all done and everything I can do to get me sponsors is over and all that awaits is a large arena waiting for me to either succeed or fall.