The next morning I wake up bright and early. I change into something comfortable, because realistically by the end of the night I'll be anything but comfortable. I go to breakfast where Girish meets me and hurries me to my seat,

"We must hurry, hurry, hurry!" He smiles, "Today is a big, big day! I want as much time to perfect you as possible my dear" He says playing with my hair, I try to eat swiftly without making myself sick.

"Oh Barnard we have so much to go over before tonight son, but you have it easier than Noelle here" Girish moves to Barnard and straitens his back.

I finish my meal and Girish whisks me away to an empty room. "Now Noelle" He starts off, " I know you wore heels last time and they were a good size but you hardly walked!" Alright if he thinks I hardly walked he's a liar I ran in those puppies! "So I'll be teaching you grace, poise, balance, and posture."

I look at him as he strikes several poses, "Well get those shoes on and let's get to work!" I step forward and grab the unsettlingly large heels. These were taller than my black stilettos these were almost eight inches tall and with the added height came added pain.

I have never hated feet more than I did training with Girish! I really don't want to walk anymore. After an eternity on those damned things Haymitch told us it was time for lunch. I want to kiss him when he says that.

I take them off and eat lunch, after a while I begin to regain the feeling in my feet. Afterwards Haymitch leads me to the den area to discuss my tactic for my interview.

"Alright Noelle so far you've showed that you are immodest, strong willed, and defiantly a force to be reckoned with in these games. So I want you to show a softer side. I want you to talk about your boldness, fearlessness, but then say that you're just bubbly and whatever crap you can come up with."

"Awesome... Should it be obnoxious cute or sweet cute?"

"Good question they'll fall for both I guess, just try not to piss everyone off alright?"

"Fair enough." I smile.

"Alright so let's do some practice questions" I nod, "Okay, so Noelle you have everyone on their toes with you. What with your score and stunning chariot performance how do you think you've been fairing?"

"Honestly, I think I've been doing really well. I think that these past days I have done a great job portraying who I am. Well I've shown my fighter side, my cunning side, my sexy side which I didn't even know I had. Yet there is still one more thing I thought you all should have seen."

I pause and wait for a response, "Don't worry" Haymitch says, "Caesar is far more forgiving with this kind of thing than I am. Go on."

"Well I just think that my best side hasn't shown through. I'm much more sweet than anything. I'm more sincere. I guess that's what happens when your middle name is literally Love"

" Your middle name is Love?" Haymitch laughs, "We can definitely use that." We continue this training for a time until he looks at the clock.

"Alright, Love your prep team will be waiting for you." He says taking me to a room where my prep team is waiting. They greet me courtly before stripping me down. They allow me to shower and then they rapidly work my hair. They twist it and maneuver one side into one long braid which they wrap around my head as decoration. They make a smooth bun in the back of my head.

Once they've pulled all my hair back They set to work on my makeup which I don't pay attention to. Avedis comes in as soon as I'm done, "Flawless" He smiles at my stylists work. "Noelle everyone just love, love, loved your first outfit. I don't plan to disappoint!" He unzips the dress bag and I sigh.

Again it's a very provocative dress. It's a halter and all in one piece! Yay that's going down as a win! However the smoky black dress has cutouts across the stomach. The top is beaded heavily but just enough for me. The dress v-shapes down connecting to the skirt. The skirt is flowy but doesn't fail to be sexy! I'm so fucking elated.

Right about at my crotch it slits open and flowers down and out. I slip it on and again I sort of want to rip it right off. Avedis slips crystallized black pumps that are thankfully only six inches. Win some lose some I guess.

He puts large flashy earrings into my hand to put on myself. He grabs a breath taking diamond necklace and puts it around my neck. When I'm complete I'm shocked to see that I look elegant actually. I'm not the slut I was the first night so win! My makeup is lighter and a bit more playful.

"You look breath taking!" Avedis squeals.

I spin around and I see that the back of the dress is completely open. It like reaches my ass. I guess he has a maximum limit of fabric he can use per dress either that or he really wants me to get jumped. The back has beading and crystals outlining where my skin is open.

"You love the back? I hand stitched it myself." He smiles proudly.

"I love it so much." I smile brightly, "Thank you Avedis" I hug him.

"Oh it's my pleasure my dear, you and your perky smile is what I live for right now." He taps my nose and I want to die of laughter, "Come on Noelle we mustn't be late like last time!" Avedis takes my hand, and leads me down to the lobby where Haymitch and about half of the tributes are waiting to leave for the interviews.

Barnard isn't there yet, but guess who is...

"Hey twelve, why don't you just go into the arena like that? You'll get tons of sponsors"

I don't say anything and I feel his hand where my dress begins again in the back. "What is it with you and my ass." I turn around and jerk my arm from Avedis.

"It's like a magnet twelve"

"Take your hand and use it for what it's good at" He laughs at me and Avedis reaches for my shoulder.

"What would that be?"

"Meeting with its old friend jack"

"Bold Twelve good thing you don't like clothes, "

"Noelle sweetheart please" Avedis pulls me away from my little spat. I look over and see Haymitch holding back laughter and Girish looks displeased.

"Go ahead Haymitch laugh" I smile and he breaks he can't control himself.

"Noelle!" Girish scolds, "I thought you would be more considerate to your fellow tributes! Go over there and apologize" He pushes me toward One like I'm a child who pushed someone down.

I roll my eyes as quite clearly One heard Girish. He walks to me and I glare up at him, "That doesn't sound like an apology twelve"

"Your just lucky I haven't slapped you yet."

"Do what your escort says and apologize twelve."

"Remind me again why are you such an idiot?"

"Fine if you won't apologize in words kiss me."

"I'd rather vomit blood!"

"Just on the cheek. Come on your escort looks like he's going to come over here."

I clench my teeth and draw in a harsh breath. I go on tip toe and peck his cheek. "Now was that so hard?"

"I think I'll go wash my mouth with acid now" I shudder at my action. I turn to leave but he again grabs my butt.

"Aw come on twelve we still got one more night until we have to fight to the death." He grabs my hips and pulls me back wrapping his arms around my waist. He leans down and whispers in my ear, "That leave us all night long"

I am so close to sucker punching this guy. This scene won't be pretty much longer.

"Hold on their buddy!" I hear Haymitch's voice as he jogs over to us clearly he just finished laughing. "I'm sure that since you can't hurt other tributes before the games... Rape falls under that category." He takes my hand a pulls me from his grip.

Never in my life have I been so grateful of this man. He is going to be my hero for the rest of the night. He drags me over to Girish and turns me to face him, "You okay?"

"I owe you my life because that shit was fucking scary!" I say quieting my curse words a bit so only he can hear them. At that we both break out laughing. I'm still pissed but I need a good laugh!

We laugh a bit longer but we straighten up as more tributes file into the lobby to leave. Once everyone is present we leave for the interviews. We are allowed to watch the other tributes get interviewed, but I really don't care much for it.

I hear only a few words from each competitor. Soon, sooner than I thought actually, it's my turn.

"She made quite a first impression in the chariot rides, and she got a very impressive score. Please welcome Noelle from district twelve!" Caesar calls out.

I approach the stage and plaster a huge grin on my face. I shake hands with Caesar before we begin, "Welcome to the Capitol Noelle."

"Thank you, you're the first person to tell me that since I've been here" I laugh a little.

"So Noelle, you have had quite a ride here in the Capitol am I right?"

"Oh you can't come here and not have a ride. "

"What do you mean?"

"Well you have quite clearly taken notice to my attire tonight and of course the dress I wore for the chariots" Everyone applauds at the memory.

"That was my favorite" He jokes with me.

"Yes my stylist Avedis did wonderful things to me that night" I laugh before I continue, "And then with training and getting such a high score, I couldn't believe that score first off. But I've show a few angles of myself. I'm confident and proud, even though I didn't know I had a sexy bone in my body until I came here."

"No! You?" Caesar emphasizes his shock.

"It's not like I'm clumsy or anything it's just I didn't know I was sexy. I mean it's not like I have ever had anyone to be sexy for."

"You've never had a boyfriend?"

"Nope. I've never even held a boys hand."

"So Noelle is looking for love everybody!" Caesar addresses to crowd to which they applaud.

"I've also showed that I'm not just any other competitor, I've showed that I can fight and fight well."

"You seem to have quite a lot of potential to win."

"I sure do hope so" I smile "But the side I'm talking about is my sweeter side. It's become subdued over my time here, and I just wanted my family to know that I haven't changed. I'm still little Noelle Love" I smile broadly. As I do the buzzer sounds.

"Thank you Noelle and good luck to you." Caesar stands up and takes my hand "Noelle Garner District twelve!" As an extra little thing I spin around showing off my dress at which the crowd swoons and screams my name.

I exit the stage and find Haymitch waiting for me. "Nice job flashing the crowd there Love"

"Thank you!" I laugh lightly. Barnard barely makes it through his interview almost throwing up all over the stage. We make it back to our rooms all in one piece.

I wash myself off and slip into bed. I'm excited, tomorrows the games! Maybe not exactly tomorrow but close to there. I can be myself for the first time in sixteen years. I get to be who I am!


Game time! I'm excited anyone else excited?