The 83rd Victor: District 4; Chapter 8
I love spring break! I wrote five chapters in two days! Woo! And we've got one of my favorite supporting characters coming back in this chapter too.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Hunger Games that is Suzanne Collins. Just Elyce's story came from my mind.
Previously in the 83rd Victor:
Elyce will be moving to her new house and spent the whole day with Kai.
Chapter 8
It's still raining outside when I wake up. I smile. Today can't be a moving day then. I mentally cheer. Kai's still in bed with me. He sleeps on his stomach with his face turned towards me. His hand lies gently on my stomach. Short, shaggy blonde hair with dark raspberry undertones splays out on the pillow. I'm surprised Kai's still single. He's so sweet and funny and his looks aren't too shabby either. It's about as close to perfect as a person can get. Well apart from the mental damage that comes with surviving the Hunger Games anyway.
"Stop staring at me," he suddenly grunts with a smile. I jump as his eyelids flutter open, exposing those light brown eyes.
I giggle. "Sorry."
"It's raining," Kai says with a voice husky from sleep.
"Ye-." The phone ringing interrupts me. Kai groans and gets up. He runs out the door and I hear his footsteps thumping down the stairs.
"Elyce!" he yells after a few moments. "It's for you!" I climb out of bed and hurry down the stairs.
I grab the phone out of Kai's hand.
"Hello?"
"Hello Elyce," says a voice I haven't heard in over a month.
"Blake!" I shout in delight.
"How's it been girl?" he asks.
I laugh. "Great!"
"So you're not at your house yet?"
"How'd you guess?"
"I called there first and you didn't answer."
"Why did you call anyway?"
"I need a reason to call my favorite Victor?"
I smirk. "Well I guess not."
"But seriously, there is a reason."
"And what's that?"
"Your hobby interview is coming up. Are you ready for it?"
"Surprisingly yes."
"What is your hobby anyway?"
"Dancing."
"Interesting." I can practically see costume designs running through his head. "What kind?"
"Well I do every kind. But I'm not sure what I'll do for the camera."
"Do ballet. It's so pretty and graceful. And it's my favorite."
I smile. "Mine too. Ballet or Pointe?"
"Pointe. You can still dance on demi-Pointe with those shoes. And it looks more impressive; being just on the tips of your toes."
"Since when do you know so much about dancing?" I ask.
"I like history. The pretty parts anyway."
"So what's my costume gonna look like?"
"A surprise."
"Of course. When are you coming?"
"Three days. Is that enough?"
"Too long to wait for you."
"Would you like to do the interview at Kai's house or your new one?"
"Kai's," I answer without skipping a beat. "It just…feels more like home."
"What are you gonna do when you have to move into your house?"
'God, I have no idea."
"I better go get to designing your costume. I'll see you soon."
"Love you Blake."
"I love you too Elyce." I hear him hang up with a small click.
I walk into the kitchen and see Kai making an egg and cheese sandwich.
"You never told me you had a boyfriend," he says without looking up.
"I don't…"
"Then who was that on the phone?"
"My stylist from the Games, Blake."
"You guys are quite friendly with each other."
"Dude, are you jealous?" I ask with a sly smirk.
"No!"
"Well just so you know he's about 10 years older than me. And he's not the guy I have a crush on anyway." Wait, what did I just say?
"Oh?" He turns around. "Who is that?"
"Someone…"
"Here? Like in the district?"
"Yes."
"And it's a real person?"
"Duh." I laugh and roll my eyes.
"Tell me please!" Kai begs.
"Nope. You'll just have to wait and find out."
"You know who I like?"
"Who?"
"I'm not gonna tell you unless you tell me who you like." He winks.
"Nah I'd rather leave you in suspense. If I guess will you tell me?"
"Well she's beautiful, funny, sweet and about as close to an angel as you can get."
"Wow. Sounds like the perfect girl."
"Oh she is. What about your guy?"
"He's just the same as your girl."
"Sounds like they'd fit nice together."
"Hmm maybe."
"So what was that call about?" Kai asks.
"My hobby interview is in three days. Is it okay if we have it here?"
"That's fine. What kind of dance are you doing?"
"Pointe. Could you play the Mermaid Girl's Melody for me?"
"Is that really what you want to dance to?"
"I told you that was my favorite song." We're quiet for a moment then I sigh. "Should we pack up my things after breakfast to move to the house tomorrow?"
"If that's what you want…"
"I guess we'll have to at some time."
After we eat we walk up to my room. Tears slowly run down my cheeks and I hide them from Kai while I take clothes out of the closet and stuff them in boxes. Shortly after dinner (around six o'clock) I notice the rain has stopped.
"The storm's gone," I say. "Should we move a few boxes before it gets dark?"
Kai finishes his song on the piano and turns around. "I suppose…"
We walk to the front room where over 20 boxes holding my belonging sit. I pick up a few and so does Kai. We slip on jackets because it's November and the air is cool now. He opens the door for me and I amble through it. As we walk to my house we watch the blazing orange sunset reflect on the water.
"It's beautiful," I murmur under my breath.
"Yeah…almost as beautiful as you."
I smirk. Kai opens the door for me and it swishes open silently. I am about to turn on the lights when I see a shadowy figure standing at the bottom of the staircase. My fingers freeze and my heart skips a beat before racing out of control.
"Elyce?" says Kai.
"Elyce," whispers the figure. I recognize the voice and with a scream I drop the boxes from my shaking hands.
Cliff hanger! Guess who it's gonna be in your review! So by the way some more people should start reviewing. Thanks for reading!
