Chapter 7- The Interviews.

I woke up to Marvel knocking on my door. I looked at my clock, it was 1.38 am. "Marvel", I hissed "Get in here you oaf!".

The door swung open and Marvel plodded in and sat on my bed.

"What do you want it's 1.39am?" I asked him.

"I couldn't sleep so I came to see you." he replied.

"Oh ok. Marvel be honest, are you scared about being in the games?" I ask slowly.

"Ye, I am scared. Anyone who says they aren't are lying. You have to be afraid of your death right. I'm scared. I have so many things I haven't done, like tell you that I love you." he replies passionately.

"Marvel." I say sadly "I love you too, but we both know only one of us can live if it comes down to it."

"I know, which is why I want to spend as much time with you as possible before the games. Even though it's not a lot of time" he whispers.

Marvel leant over slowly and pressed his soft lips against mine. I kissed him back passionately and things began to heat up. He climbed onto the bed whilst removing his clothes. I sat up and removed my clothes. Marvel once stripped down to his underwear, then climbed on top of me kissing my neck slowly. I was in my underwear as well. Quickly after stripping to underwear Marvel removed my final piece of clothing and I was then lying there, fully naked. I was letting him do whatever he wanted to me, just like a prostitute would. "You're so beautiful" he whispered into my ear, making me bite my lip.

"Thank you, you're so hot" I reply with a lustful smirk.

Marvel got the message and removed his underwear. He then began caressing my curves and kissing me from my neck down to my belly.

In one swift movement, I flipped myself on top of Marvel. I rocked my hips back and forth watching the satisfaction on Marvel's face grow more and more obvious with each rock. "Glimmer, where did you learn this?" he groaned.

"I don't know." I whispered into his ear.

In an even swifter movement, Marvel was back on top of me. A devilish smile spread across his face, what was he going to do now?

He went down on me and I couldn't help but moan at his pleasing actions. He lifted his head and grinned. Marvel climbed on me again and I felt something wiggle into me. He had put it inside me and it felt so good.

"Marvel, ohh Marvel" I moan.

"You like that?" he asked while forcing it in and out rapidly.

"Ye I do, I do!" I squeal.

Before I reach my climax he stops and lays next to me on the bed.

"Thank you." I say.

"For what?" he asks

"That, I've loved you for ages and dreamed of that moment."

"Don't thank me, being with you is thank you enough." he smirks.

We go back to sleep and when we wake it is 8.32am.

"Oh my god! What is going on in here?" boomed a voice from the doorway.

I wake to see a horrified Cashmere glaring at us.

"Cashmere, I'm so sorry. We couldn't resist it anymore!" I plead.

"It's my fault Cashmere, I'm sorry!" Says Marvel.

"No it wasn't his fault!" I yell

"I don't care who's fault it is! It's pretty obvious what's going on here. You two are in love. That's fine. It's natural to love someone." Cashmere laughed.

"What no punishment?" Marvel snapped.

"No, just go get ready for the the last day of training, while I think of angles and ideas for your interviews!" Cashmere sneers.

Cashmere leaves which allows us to go get ready for training.

"I'll see you in a minute ok, babe." Marvel cooes.

"Of course baby! I love you" I purr.

"I love you Glim".

I loved hearing those 4 words from his mouth. They sent a feeling through my body, a feeling of warmth and security.

I get dressed and wander over to the elevator. I don't bother with breakfast since it means facing Cashmere and Gloss who probably knows about Marvel and me now. I walk into the training center to see Marvel talking to Cato. I search for Clove and I see her with Marina. I decide to leave Clove to it and walk over to Marvel and Cato.

"Hey babe." I purred upon arriving.

"Hey" Marvel said while wrapping his arm tightly around my waist.

"I'm sorry what?" Cato says with a confused look plastered on his face.

"You haven't told them? Oh well you see Cato, Marvel and I are dating." I answer

"Oh my god." he says.

Just then Clove appears with a smug look on her face.

"I did it, Marina is now our ally." she declares proudly.

"Good job Clove" I say

"Ye, well done." Cato grins.

"I've been thinking, Thresh scored a 9 in the assessments. Would it be worth asking him to join the alliance?" Marvel says.

"That's not a bad idea, I think we should." Clove agrees.

"Ok, someone go ask him to join. Blondie, you go." Cato mumbles.

I walk over to him, he's at spears. He launched a spear towards the farthest dummy and it pierces the heart area. This made me feel scared. What if he doesn't join us? He'd wipe us out for sure!

"Hey District 11" I purr

"What 1" he barked

"I was just inviting you to join the career pack, no need to be rude" I sneer

"No" he mumbles

"No? Are you denying an invitation to the career pack?" I cackle

"Correct" he says whilst walking away.

I walk back to the Careers with an unsatisfied look on my face.

"He actually had the nerve to decline." I snap

"What? Is he crazy?" Clove barks

" Must have a death wish" Marvel mumbled

"No, he's just thinking of the girl from 11. She's 12. He's going to protect her." Cato sneers venomously.

Training ended and we went back to the apartment to prepare for the interviews. The prep team did my makeup and hair. My makeup was done with gold eyes and red lips. My hair was curled and left down to sway like it usually did. After my makeup and hair I was taken to Porcius.

I entered the designers room to find Porcius standing next to a long, beautiful, provocative see- through gold dress. I gasp at the sight of it and began ranting on about it to Porcius, "Oh how gorgeous it is, how beautiful it will be. It's a guaranteed sponsor sponge. Thank you Porcius!".

"You are quite welcome Glimmer darling, now slip it on and come out and show me." he replies kindly.

I slip on the dress and gawp at myself in the mirror. I look drop dead gorgeous. I walk out to show Porcius. "How beautiful you look Glimmer!" he cooes.

"Thank you Porcius, I owe it to you." I say as sweet as sugar.

"Not at all my dear, you owe it to your parents! Look at you, flowing blonde hair, gorgeous body, perfect face shimmering emerald eyes. You are the total package!" he exclaims.

We walk backstage where all the other tributes are waiting. Marvel in his dashing blue suit, Cato in his reflective rey suit and Clove in her flowing, bright orange dress. They all looked amazing.

"Wow, Glimmer you look gorgeous baby!" Marvel cooes admiringly.

"Baby?" Clove repeats loudly.

"Ye, they're dating Clove." Cato laughs.

"Oh my god!" she exclaims.

We all laugh and wait for the interviews .

Minutes later a gamemaker came to escort me to my interview, I waited at the side of the stage while the opening speech was given by Caesar Flickerman. After this was over I heard him yell, "Ladies and gentleman let's see if she does indeed shine it's Glimmer!". I strut onto stage like a peacock waving and winking at the audience. I blow a few kisses to the men and smile brightly to the women. I sat beside Caesar as he flashed a smile with his blinding white teeth. "Hello Glimmer and welcome." he said half yelling.

"Hello Caesar, thank you it's very much a pleasure to be here." I purred sweetly.

"Well I'm glad to hear it. So tell me Glimmer, what is your favourite thing about the Capitol so far?" he asked cheerfully.

"Oh come now Caesar. That's easy, the people obviously." I giggle.

"Oh well folks, isn't she sweet!" he yells. "Ok, so tell me. Is there a special guy back home?"

"No Caesar, I can't say there is a guy back home" I giggle cheekily.

"Come on now, a gorgeous face like that! There must be!" he exclaims.

The audience roars in agreement.

"No there really isn't a guy Back Home…" I chuckle.

"I see, are the District 1 boys not appealing to you Glimmer?" he asks.

"Well, I suppose you could say that." I laugh with an angelic smile on my face.

Once again, the crowd roars in curiosity and eagerness for more.

"Ok final question. Glimmer, are you prepared?" he asks looking rather concerned.

"Yes Caesar, I am very prepared" I answer sweetly and confidently.

The buzzer rings signifying my time was up. I stood up and Caesar held up my hand and boomed "Glimmer!".

I left the stage, making sure that I showed off my body for the men. I winked once again and threw beaming smiles into the audience. I then left the stage to watch the rest of the interviews.

I sat on a chair backstage to watch the interviews. Caesar introduced Marvel and he basically skipped onto the stage. Marvel bounced and bounded all around the stage trying to be funny. Caesar grabbed his hand and sat him down. "Well Marvel, how are you finding the Capitol so far? Asked Caesar happily.

"You know Caesar, it really is fantastic. The colours and outfits are so unique and that's what I like about the Capitol, it's uniqueness." marvel replied passionately.

"Uh huh. How do you like my blue hair then?" Caesar laughs.

"It's splendid Caesar, simply superb!" Marvel exclaims.

"Why thank you! Tell me, how prepared are you?" Caesar beams.

"Well on a scale of 1-10 I'd say an 9 because I don't know what the arena is so that drops my preparation levels. Although, my dad was a hunter and he taught me how to hunt so that will be handy. I can gather food that way." Marvel boasted.

"Fantastic. Oh dear, it seems like your time is coming to an end. Thank you Marvel it was a pleasure...Marvel everybody!" Caesar roared.

Marvel left the stage gaining cheers from the crowd as he smirked and waved at them. He joined me backstage as we watched Clove being interviewed.

"So Clove, how good are you at knife throwing?" Caesar asked sheepishly.

"Well Caesar, I'll put it this way. I could kill you from clear across this stage with one small knife."

Caesar's face turned white, "Wow, nobody get on her bad side!" he yelled with a sort of cackle.

"So I'm assuming you think you have a good chance of winning?" Caesar said.

"Yes, I'm the best." she replied coldly gaining a loud roar from the crowd.

The buzzer sounded. She left the stage and Cato entered the stage.

"Hello Cato!" yelled Caesar.

"What's up Caesar, looking good as always." he smirked.

"Oh what a charmer!" Caesar exclaimed.

"Cato what is your favourite part of the Capitol so far?" Caesar asked.

"It's the training center by far Caesar!" Cato exclaimed with a smirk.

"Brilliant" Caesar began, " How are you feeling about the games Cato?"

"Well, I'm vicious and ready to go!" he yelled.

The crowd went wild and the buzzer rang. Cato left and the District 3 and four tributes were interviewed.

Next up was the fox- faced girl from District 5. Her real name was Finch. She told Caesar that she will always analyze the situation and apply herself. I think she's smart, too smart. Then districts 6,7,8,9, and 10 went. They were nothing special. The Rue from District 11 went. She told Caesar that if they can't catch her, they can't kill her so don't count her out. He replied with he'd never count her out in a million years. Thresh from District 11 barely said a full sentence. He answered every question with a single word. This was a good strategy. It made him seem mysterious and secretive. The District 12 girl, Katniss went next. Her interview was nothing but at the end she twirled around while her dress burst into flames! I know how I'll kill her, I'll burn her alive. The crowd went wild at her dress. Louder than for me. Peeta, the district 12 boy was last. On live tv across the whole of Panem, he confessed his undying love for Katniss. District 12 are stealing the spotlight. He'll be dying at my hand tomorrow as well as her. Then they can rot in hell together! They have now been named the star- crossed lovers from District 12!

After the interviews, Marvel and I waved goodbye to our District 2 allies and went up to our rooms. We were both tired and needed rest. After all, the games begin tomorrow at 6.00am!

Once back in the apartment, Marvel and I were hounded with questions from our mentors and stylists. Cashmere and Gloss both congratulated us on our interviews and how we had won over many sponsors already now.

"Listen you two, District 12 are the star-crossed lovers. What you guys need to do now is show your love to the world. Before they can truly show it. Protect each other at all times, hold hands while walking and kiss each other every once in a while. I know for a fact that your love is real, theirs is not. District 12's love is an act for the sponsors!" Cashmere ranted frantically.

"Ok, we can do that. Right Marvel?" I ask rather flustered.

"Of course babe. I'm going to bed now." Marvel replied sluggishly.

"Me too" I say.

"Good idea" Cashmere and Gloss mutter in perfect unison.

I traipse to my room, take a hot shower and slip into my night clothes.

I walk to the kitchen and get some hot cocoa when I notice they are all out of cocoa. I don't ask the avoxes because I don't want to be of any trouble. I get back to my room to see Marvel on my bed in his night clothes holding 2 large cups of cocoa. "Thanks sweetie" I coo softly.

"No problem, anything for you my love." he says with sadness.

We sit on my bed sipping hot cocoa quietly. When we both finish we settle down in bed, under the nice warm covers and begin to drift off to sleep. Before we fall asleep we exchange 'I love you's' and snuggle, thinking of what tomorrow will bring.