(A/N) Warning, the goodbyes might be short, but only to speed things up a tad. Thanks for all the reviews~
District Two Goodbyes, Jennifer Jareau's POV
Two peacekeepers escorted me to a tiny room in the town hall. The room was very small, almost claustrophobically so, and was depressingly dim. I collapsed onto the leather loveseat by the door and tried to fully stomach what I had done in the square. My heart almost dropped when Brianne walked into the cramped room. She only spoke one word, but her expression showed pure sadness.
"Why?" She asked and slumped down next to me on the couch.
"You know I couldn't have let Astor get killed. She's just a kid; she wouldn't have lasted a day in the arena." I grabbed Brianne by the waist and gave her a hug. "Listen, you know you're my best friend in the whole world…Just remember that when I'm gone. I can't lie to you and say I'll win, but you can bet your ass that I'm going to try," I whispered to her. We spent the rest of our minutes quietly sitting and hugging one another.
When she left, the peacekeepers ushered in my family. Surprisingly, I gave my stepfather a hug. "Hey, I know you've only been in the family for a year, but I love you. You've been like a father to me ever since my dad left…thanks." Christopher nodded and said he loved me like his own daughters and Jordan said he loved me like I was his sister. I told Ginny that I'm glad I got to know her and hugged Lily, saying that I'll see her soon. Matthew threw his arms around me and told me how proud he was. "I love you Matt, thanks for always being the best bro ever and all…you were always there for me…" I said.
"Yeah, I love you, too, little sis. Even if you are the most annoying thing in the world." He said and faked a smile. I laughed and joked,
"I learned it from you!" I walked over to Astor and put my hands on her shoulder. "Listen to me, I will win for you." I dried her tears with my shirt and kissed her on the forehead. I wanted to tell her how much I would miss her and not to cry when I die, but I didn't want to worry her. She nodded and hugged me back. I looked at everyone in the room and said, "You have more important things to worry about than me…I'll miss you all so much." They began to cry, but I assured them that I was good and would win for them. Peacekeepers came to escort them out, and Astor handed me a little locket.
"Open it." I did and she smiled up at me. "See? It's some pictures of your friends and family…it'll be your token. Take it so you don't forget us…" I told them all I loved them before they left. I put the locket around my neck and fiddled with the charm. I'll never forget you…
Goodbyes, Marco Kindler's POV
I've been here for about ten minutes now, and the only person who showed up was my mother. I knew those dogs weren't really my friends, but didn't they at least have the courtesy to congratulate me? I figured Maria would come to see me at the very least! Well, whatever…they'll change their attitudes when I come home a victor.
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