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Okay, I'm really mad right now. I typed this whole chapter up and then my laptop crashed and it all deleted. So please, please give me a review and let me know your thoughts. Cause I'm really sad right now. Oh, and this chapter will include mostly Clove POV because I kind of got carried away while I was writing. Enjoy!

Chapter 10

(Clove's POV)

I sat on a bench at the park across the street from my house. I was deep in thought. It was so amazing to me how, in a matter of a couple days I had gone from being bullied and having no friends to having not only friends, but a boyfriend as well. I was completely in shock. I, Clove Sevina, had friends. And not only friends, but a boyfriend as well!

Cato Hadley. That's my boyfriend. I haven't known him for very long at all, but he's perfect. He has blonde hair, cerulean eyes, tanned skin, and rock-hard abs and muscles. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he was an Abercrombie model. He was nice to me when no one else was. In fact, if it wasn't for him, I might've committed suicide. My life was so far down-in-the-dumps, and he rescued me from that. Whether we stay together forever or not, I know one thing. I will be eternally grateful for his kindness.

Beep! The text-tone on my phone interrupted my Cato daydream. I smiled as I picked up my iPhone. Lately, my phone was beeping often, and I couldn't be happier. Before about a week ago, I would never have one single text, call, or anything! I didn't even know why I had a phone. I never needed it. But now that I have some friends, I've actually kind of gotten used to texting and conversing with people via cellphone. It's such a big change from my old life that sometimes I have to pinch myself in order to remember that it's actually my reality.

I clicked on the green "messages" app and opened my text. It was from Katniss. "Clove, please come to Panem Hospital. It's urgent. Annie has gotten hit by a car and is in a coma. They don't know what will happen to her. Please pray for her."

I gasped as I read the message for a second time. Then for a third. After I realized that it wasn't some cruel joke, I got up and jumped into my car. I sped all the way to Panem Hospital. When I finally arrived, after what seemed like forever, I parked and ran straight in.

The hospital had a sickly clean smell that tickled my nostrils. "Who are you here for, miss?" asked the receptionist.

"I'm Clove Sevina. I'm here for Annie Cresta… the girl who got hit by a car." My voice wavered a little at that part.

The receptionist (her nametag read Eliza) looked up at me with sympathy. "Alright, dear, you're on the list. I'll page someone to come get you. In the meantime, please wait here." She motioned towards the chairs.

My legs shaking, I sat down. "Hey," said a soft voice.

"Cato?" I asked in disbelief, looking up at my boyfriend. "What are you doing here?"

"Finnick asked me to come. He said you— er, Annie, will need my support."

"I'm glad you're here," I whispered.

I looked up at him, my brown eyes meeting his blue ones, and he leaned towards me.

Don't kiss me please. Not here, not now. It wouldn't be right.

But apparently, his intentions were different. His muscled arms held me tightly as I cried. I melted into him, sobs wracking my body. "There, there," he whispered. "it's okay. Annie is strong, she will be alright."

"Clove Sevina? Cato Hadley? You may go back there now." I looked up to see a nurse waiting for us.

Cato got up and held his hand out for me. I gratefully took it and he squeezed it softly. We followed the nurse.

"Alright, as you may or may not know, Annie is in critical condition. She may be able to hear and feel us, so please don't freak out. Any sign of sadness that she picks up will make it harder for her to wake," the nurse said, leading us down the hallway.

Cato and I nodded our heads in unison. "Yes, ma'am."

"Here it is," the nurse said softly.

"Thank you," Cato said softly, nodding to her.

She gave us a small smile, and with that, we walked in.

I gave a small, almost inaudible gasp at the sight of Annie. She was lying on a typical hospital cot. IVs and needles were stuck in her body in multiple places. Her tangled red hair was spread behind her on the white pillows. Her emerald-green, sparkling eyes were taped closed. And her pale skin was even paler than normal. She looked like an absolutely stunning corpse. And it scared the living daylights out of me. I reminded myself she was still alive, that she would make it.

Cato squeezed my hand again and I looked up at him, giving him a small smile. I looked around the small room. I saw Katniss, her grey eyes rimmed red from crying. Peeta stood near her, his strong arms wrapped around her waist as he whispered consoling words in her ear. Johanna sat alone in the corner, her face in her hands, sobs wracking her strong body. I had never ever seen Johanna cry. Finnick sat in a chair beside Annie's bed, crying his eyes out. I knew he had feelings for her. On the other side of Annie's bed sat a couple that must've been her parents. The woman had the same shiny-red hair color as Annie's, but her eyes were blue. The man had salt and pepper hair with the same emerald eyes as Annie's. The man had his arm around the woman as she cried unstoppably. His eyes were teary too, dulling his emerald-colored sparkle.

My heart melted and I felt tears spring to my eyes. Poor Annie. And all these people, I knew then and there that I loved them. I really did. I could see that they truly cared about Annie. They weren't the typical popular kids, and I was so grateful to them for overturning that stereotype.

When Finn finally got up, I sat down in his place to say hello to Annie. "Annie, it's me, Clove." I swallowed the lump in my throat and continued. "I'm here for you no matter what, and I know we're not that close, but when you wake up, we are going to become great friends. I'm sure of it," I whispered to her as I covered her pale, cold hand with my own.

Then, I silently got up. It was Cato's turn.

I walked over to where Johanna was and I sat next to her. I tentatively put my arm around her and hugged her softly, trying to stop the sobs from overcoming her. Eventually, she stopped crying and looked up at me with her watery dark-brown eyes. "You're a good egg," she whispered. Then she hugged me back and we both cried together.

(Gale's POV)

They're all going to pay. Wait, who am I kidding… they ARE paying. That girl, Annie? Yeah, she's in the hospital right now in a coma. Delly hit her with her car. That completes step one of the plan.

Okay, I do feel a little bit bad. I didn't want to hurt anyone. Especially not Annie. She's sweet and kind to everyone. She doesn't deserve that. But, Delly says that this will help break down Katniss. And when Katniss is broken down, I can help comfort her. Then, I will make a move and get Katniss to date me. We were meant to be. Everyone knows it. And after Kat and I are dating, Delly can get Peeta back.

You see, Delly realized that I want Katniss. She suggested that we work together so we can both get what we want. She said she would plan out everything, that all I would have to do is help her out. Besides, all she wanted was Peeta. And that rat was trying to steal my Katniss. How could I not take Delly up on her offer?

I smiled as I sat in my room thinking about this all. Just wait until step 2 of the plan was put into action. Sooner or later, I would have everything I needed… and that everything was Katniss. I turned on my phone and dialed Delly.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hi, it's Gale."

"Yes, I know it's you, stupid. I have caller ID, you know."

"Oh, oops."

"What do you want?" she asked, her voice filled with boredom.

"When do we put step 2 into play?" I asked.

She giggled. "Soon, don't worry. I can't wait."

"Neither can I."

And then we laughed together. Loudly. My life was finally coming together.

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