Daniel Odair's P.O.V

Sonya introduced me to Nick and we goofed off for a little while until I realized Anastasia was gone. "Where did Anastasia go?"

Nick turned around from his conversation with Sonya "She's going up to sing." He added "I'm surprised she is though, she never sings, not even in the shower."

My mind may or may not have wandered off when he said something about Anastasia in the shower…

But my thoughts drifted back when Anastasia's pretty face filled up the screens on the stage. She held the microphone as if her life depended on it. I didn't know her as well as Sonya but I could tell she was nervous. She opened her mouth to start but just a squeak came out and most of the population of District 12 heard it. Their laughter echoed all over and Anastasia blushed. Her quick pants could be heard from a mile away and she was much paler than she was a few minutes ago.

"I think she's gonna hurl!" Nick shout whispered.

Sonya bit her lip to keep from laughing, I almost wanted to slap her. The girl was nervous! Laughing wouldn't help.

She opened her mouth, honestly I thought she was going to hurl until she started singing in a beautiful voice.

The first verse her voice sounded a bit shaky.

Deep in the meadow, under the willow

A bed of grass, a soft green pillow

Lay down your head, and close your eyes

And when they open, the sun will rise

But she soon that part was over she started to sing clearer and better.

Here it's safe, and here it's warm

Here the daisies guard you from every harm

Here your dreams are sweet–

–and tomorrow brings them true

Here is the place where I love you.

Deep in the meadow, hidden far away

A cloak of leaves, a moonbeam ray

Forget your woes and let your troubles lay

And when again it's morning, they'll wash away

After that verse most of the people were dangerously close to have tears coming out of their eyes.

Here it's safe, and here it's warm

Here the daisies guard you from every harm

Here your dreams are sweet–

– and tomorrow brings them true

Here is the place where I love you.

Now Anastasia seemed to be close in tears and she had to choke out the last part.

Here is the place where I love you.

It was silent for a few moments until everyone erupted in applause. Sonya seemed shocked and she slow clapped, while Nick probably was one of the loudest people cheering.

Anastasia seemed almost shocked at what she did and she ran off the stage.

.

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I pushed through the crowd, not even bothering to mutter apologies.

I saw a swirl of a bright blue dress and I craned my neck to see where it came for. It wasn't Anastasia, it was an ancient elderly woman and she noticed me staring at her.

"Whatcha staring at pretty boy?" She flashed a toothless grin "Do you want to dance? I may only have a few years left,"

I shook my head "Uhh..."

"Greasy Sae, leave Daniel alone." Her voice was clear as crystal…

Anastasia.

"I was looking everywhere for you!"

"Aw, you hear that girly! He likes you!" The elderly lady named Greasy Sae cooed.

Anastasia said goodbye and me and her walked away from the crowd.