The next day after breakfast there was no more training because tonight of all nights is the interview with Caesar Flickerman. Jackie was feeling kinda nervous because she was gonna be on live TV! Jackie has never been on TV before but then again the tributes from Panem haven't.
The only time she'd see TV was on a big projection screen when the Hunger Games start the count down. "Ready for tonight"? Maya asked. "I don't know". Jackie said unsure. "Don't worry you'll do great there gonna love you". Maya smiled. "Mayas right Jackie". Johanna said. "Here's some advice don't try too hard to be likable because the chances are. People will think you're annoying". Johanna said.
"Usually the Careers mostly from 1 put on this annoying 'hey look at me' act. While the people who are watching in the audience think it's amusing, everyone else will think you're a spoiled brat show off who cares about themselves". Johanna said. "Will that get you killed in the games"? Jackie asked. "Definitely". Johanna said.
"So no acting like an annoying show off got it". Jackie said. That day Jackie was given advice about the interviews and how to act. There was a lot to do before the interviews for starters Jackie's team of stylist drew her a bath in her gold luxurious bath tub. The water was nice and warm and there were bubbles.
Jackie was totally relaxed in fact she was so chilled she nearly fell asleep. "Mmmmmm…this fells awesome I wish I can stay in here all night". Jackie purred. Jackie's body began to vibrate because well she was purring she's a cat and cats purr when there happy. "Jackie time to get out". One of her stylist said.
"But I'm so comfortable". Jackie whined. "Out". He said. Jackie pouted and step out and grabbed a towel. Once she was dry she got dressed. Jackie's hair was down and left it just the way it was. She wore a strapless wedding dress it had a wide skirt but not too wide and she wore gold strappy heels.
Her makeup was foundation, pressed powder, eye primer, neutral eye shadow, black eye and liquid liner, fake lashes, mascara, blush, pink lip liner with pink lipstick and gloss.
She wore perfume and had gold body glitter and wore a small gold circle necklace and a turquoise gem in the center. Jackie didn't even recognize herself she felt like another person, she felt pretty. She's never had this feeling before. "You look beautiful". Maya said. "So this is what's like to be pretty". Jackie said. Maya wore a gold sequined medium sleeve dress that was above her knees. But it didn't show her…area.
She wore concealer, bronze/brown eye shadow, black eyeliner, mascara and red lip gloss. She had big hooped earrings and silver ballet flats. "What do I say"? Jackie asked. "Well if he asks you a question just give your best answer. I'll be in the audience if you get nervous just look at me okay"? Maya asked. "Okay". Jackie said.
Later all the tribute came dressed and dolled up for the interviews waiting in line to meet Caesar Flickerman. Jackie waited with Xavier, he cleaned up pretty good. He had a green tuxedo jacket with black trousers and a white buttoned up shirt and shiny leather brown laced up shoes. His hair was sleek and shiny with raspberry scented hair gel and wore cologne. "You look good dude". Jackie smiled. "I should say the same for you". Xavier grinned. While waiting in line Jackie spotted Shaundra way in the back and waved. Shaundra smiled and waved back. Shaundra looked very beautiful her wavy hair was put up in a bun and her dress was spaghetti strapped with a thin silver line. It was up and under her breasts that went around under her chest. Her dress was black that showed her cleavage and she wore strappy heels like Jackie only they were red.
Her makeup was foundation, eye primer, smoky eye shadow, black thin winged eyeliner and liquid black eyeliner that went over it, her cheeks shimmered with bronzer/peachy shimmery blush and her lashes were long with mascara. Her lips were coated with matte peach lipstick and glossed with pink shimmery lip gloss. Her nails were painted with pink glitter nail polish and topped it off with top coat and her brows were done very nicely. Shaundra's regular purple studs were replaced with gold twisted French wire earrings and wore perfume.
"Ladies and Gentlemen give up for the host with the most Caesar Flickerman"! The announcer said. Everyone cheered and applauded for him they were excited to see the tributes. "Welcome, welcome, welcome one and all to the 80th Annual Hunger Games! In a minute you'll get to see all the amazing tributes that you heard so much about, are you excited"?! Caesar asked the excited crowd.
Everyone cheered as the show began to start. It started with District 1 as usual it went in order. It finally came down to District 5 Martha just finished her interview now its Caleb's turn. "And now please welcome this dog out of his house Caleb McKnight"! Caesar said. Caleb walked on stage and gave a small wave and a smile at the cheering crowd.
Caleb's interview outfit was a black button up shirt, grey trousers, black laced up shoes and his jacket was silver with sequins on it. His hair was shiny with hair gel and his lip ring was taken out and once again just like the chariot parade his eyes showed for the world to see. He wore some concealer and face powder to set it so the concealer won't slip off his face.
His eye makeup was green eyeliner and green gel eyeliner on the top of his eye and on the bottom was gold eyeliner and gold gel eyeliner and in his waterline was black eyeliner. His lips were glazed with Chap Stick and Vaseline and wore cologne. His nails had top coat and his breath with freshen with breath mints. Caleb sure did look handsome. Caleb took a seat and turned to face the audience surprisingly he wasn't scared or shy.
Caleb didn't have an 'I deserve the spotlight' attitude like the Careers did he just got up here like it was nothing. "It's certainly nice to meet you Mr. McKnight". Caesar smiled. "Nice too meet you too Caesar". Caleb said. "So I heard you have a certain nickname in the training room what it's called? The Stunning Hound"? Caesar asked. "The Hot Dog". Caleb said correcting him. Everyone began to laugh in the audience and so did Caesar. "Well that's quite a nickname. Say why do they call you that"? Caesar asked.
"Maybe it's my shirtless abs". Caleb grinned. Once again everyone cracked up. "Well that's something". Caesar laughed. After some questions and some laughs Caesar wanted to ask two important questions. "When I saw that you volunteered for your little brother…..that was remarkable and very noble of you". Caesar said. "Thank you". Caleb smiled. "What did you last say to your family before you took off"? Caesar asked. "Ummm…..I told them that I'd try and win and I love them". Caleb smiled feeling himself tear up. "Awwwww"! The crowd said. "One last question". Caesar said. "Okay shoot". Caleb said. "Tell me the truth is there a special girl back home you have in mind"? Caesar grinned. This caught Caleb off guard he did have someone in mind. "Uh no I don't think so". Caleb blushed. "Don't think so? I find that hard to believe, a handsome lad like you surly there must be someone". Caesar said.
Caleb's answer might be surprising but it could determine what happens in the games. "Well there is this one girl I think who's really cute and kinda corky but she makes me laugh". Caleb said. "Let me tell you something if you win she'll think you're a legend and she'll love you forever". Caesar said. "Well that's thing Caesar winning won't help". Caleb said sadly.
"And why's that"? Caesar asked. "*Gulp's* because she's from District 7". Caleb said sad. Everyone in the audience went silent. The tributes waiting in line and watching were surprised, Shaundra begin to fell worried for Jackie because she knows that she likes Caleb to. But in the Hunger Games that's very bad luck if it comes down to the two of them that's bad. Jackie didn't know what to think or say she just blushed bright pink and her heart fluttered with joy.
"Oh…..that's bad luck". Caesar said sad. "I know". Caleb mumbled. "I wish you all the best of luck. Caleb McKnight District 5"! Caesar said. Caleb walked off stage he feels a bit embarrassed now he just said his crush on live freakin' TV! Most guys would've just admitted there crush right to the there face. After District 6 it was finally Jackie's turn. "And now please welcome The Cool Kitty from District 7 Jacqueline Strom"! Caesar said.
Jackie took a deep breath and shyly walked on stage, her white dress glisten in the spotlight. 'Okay Jackie you got this like Maya said give your best answer'. She thought. "Hm"? Jackie asked. "Looks like someone's a little nervous. I said the performance you gave at the tribute parade was quite lovely I haven't seen an act like that in such a long time". Caesar said. "So Jacqueline you're quite the practical joker". Caesar said. "Yeah that's true I like to make people laugh". Jackie said. "Oh and can you call me Jackie because I don't like being called Jacqueline its way to girly". Jackie said.
"Okay Jackie how do you like the Capitol"? He asked. Jackie turned to Maya she stood out most in the audience because she looked natural and normal then from everyone else. Maya smiled and gave a thumb's up. "Well it's different then from District 7. The people dress weirdly like circus clowns no offense and it smells like deep fired rose petals with a side of grease". Jackie said.
Everyone cracked up it was true almost everyone did dress like clowns and the Capitol did have an odd smell not a bad smell just an odd smell. "Deep fried rose petals? That sounds interesting". He laughed. Jackie let out a small smile this was going very well after 5 minutes of questions there came the big one just like with Caleb. "How do you feel that Caleb McKnight from District 5 just said he has feeling for you and on TV to"? Caesar asked.
Jackie hesitated she felt the same way to but she also liked Xavier. "Do you feel embarrassed? Do you feel the same way"? He asked. "Well surprising no I'm not embarrassed and to answer your question Caesar….yes I do feel the same way". The kitty blushed. "But I almost like another boy he did to come from my District. I know it's bad luck but no matter what happens I'll do what I can to make sure it doesn't come down to the two or three of us but no matter what I'll always love them". Jackie smiled. "AWWWW"! The crowd cooed. "Well my goodness I haven't heard anything like that since the 74th Annual Hunger Games. That's a very brave thing to say Ms. Strom and try you shall. What do ya think folks do we see new star crossed lovers"?! Caesar asked. The crowd cheered and were happy for The Cool Kitty.
"Jackie Strom the Cool Kitty"! Caesar said dismissing her off stage. "That was incredible". Peeta said. "You really did it". Effie said. Jackie smiled and blushed. After Shaundra's tribute went up it was her turn. "Please welcome Ms. Shaundra Parker from District 11"! Caesar said introducing the cougar girl. Shaundra walked on stage and gave a nervous smile and a wave and even blew a kiss. "Welcome Shaundra". Caesar greeted while shaking her hand.
"It's certainly nice to meet you". He smiled. "Nice too meet you to Mr. Flickerman". Shaundra smiled. "I must say you look stunning". Casear said. "Thanks". Shaundra blushed. Shaundra's interview was going really well everyone seemed to like her. "I understand that your sister played one year is that true"? Caesar asked. Shaundra's face lost emotion and began to feel sad. "Yes". Shaundra mumbled. "What was the last thing she said to you"? He asked. "She said Shaundra if I don't come back be strong and don't steal any food and take of mom and dad and I'll always love you no matter what". Shaundra said having some tears run down her shimmery bronzer cheeks.
Shaundra cried in her seat for a few seconds then she pulled it together. "It's okay it's sad to hold on to something like that". Caesar said comforting her. "Yeah it is". Shaundra said feeling better. "It was wonderful to meet you". Caesar said dismissing her off stage and giving her hand a kiss. "Thank you Mr. Flickerman". Shaundra smiled.
After District 12 it was over and everyone headed to bed. Tomorrow morning was the Hunger Games! Jackie couldn't sleep she was too scared about tomorrow so she decided to stay up for a bit but not too long. Jackie climbed out of bed and walked into the living room there she saw Xavier on the patio looking out to the city.
"Hey". Jackie said. Xavier turned and gave a small smile. "Hey". He smiled. "Can I sit with you"? She asked. "Sure". He said. Jackie took a seat and sat and watched from up above the bright lights and she heard the chanting of the citizens saying 'The hunger games! The hunger games'! "Can you listen to them what a bunch of lameo's". Jackie said. "Did you really mean that when you said that"? Xavier asked.
"Mean what"? Jackie asked. "That you had feelings for me and that boy from 5". Xavier said. "Yes of course why would I lie dude"? Jackie asked. "Too get sponsors". Xavier sneered. "Excuse me? You think I did all this to get sponsors"! Jackie snapped. "I'd never lie to get anything! I really meant that but now I'm not so sure". Jackie said mad. Xavier released the error of his words. "I'm sorry I've should've have said that. You're right". Xavier said.
Xavier and Jackie hugged which seemed like for an eternity. They had to get back to bed tomorrow was a big day. "I should be getting to bed". Xavier smiled. He gave a kiss on her cheek Jackie's hand touched her cheek where Xavier placed his lips on. "Good night". Xavier smiled. "Night". Jackie smiled back. Jackie turned to see the Capitol one last time and her heard them chanting. "The Hunger Games! The Hunger Games! The Hunger Games"! The Capitol chanted.
End of this chapter I'm really sorry for the long wait but school was in the way and some other stuff. There's more to come stay tooned.
