So, I know it took a while to update this but I will be adding 2-3 chapters today, enjoy
Chapter 11-Make me believe you
"Ashes, come on, we are here to make you look amazing for your interviews." Alyea says in her high squeaky voice as she bounces into the room. I turn over with a groan, her voice hurting my sensitive ears. "Don't make me get the water" She says warningly. I growl at her but oblige to getting up. My prep team stands before me, carrying bags and cases full of god only knows what and I'm hurried into the bathroom where I'm told to bathe. I do as I'm told before they pretty much attack me with beauty products.
"Is all of this really necessary?" I ask. They all nod. "Fine, just get it over with" I say impatiently. I don't feel that great and I just want this whole thing to be done and over with.
My prep team silently makes me over before handing me over to my stylist, Winnifer. She smiles at me and I can't help but smile at her. She's been good to me so far and doesn't deserve my grumpy mood. I find my happy place and sit still while she does my make-up and hair.
"Alright, you can look now" She says, turning me around so that I can look in the mirror. I look stunning, at least my face does, the rest of me still looks ordinary. I smile at her in the mirror and she smiles back. "Alright, let's get you ready for your interview. I have your dress here" she says, unzipping a canvas bag. Inside is a pretty teal colored dress that looks to be about knee length, with a white bow around the middle of it.
Winnifer helps me get into the dress and zips it up in the back, letting it fall around my body so that I can get a good look at the dress. It looks lovely on me, the teal really making my skin glow. My hair falls in soft ringlettes down my back while my face looks flirty.
"It's amazing, thank you" I say, knowing this will probably be the last outfit of hers I get to ever wear.
"Make me proud" she says, giving me a hug. I return her hug before we are summoned for the interviews.
"Welcome ladies and gentlemen, to the sixty-sixth annual hunger games. This year it looks like we have quite the mix of tributes. Let's give them a warm welcome" Ceasar Flickerman says excitedly. The capitol people go crazy. A flutter of nervousness fills my stomach but I swallow it down as I walk out behind Yves district partner. I haven't seen Gavin since the night of the private training sessions and I'm anxious to see him. As soon as my eyes find him, I can't look away. He looks stunning in his midnight blue tuxedo with lighter blue accents. He meets my gaze and flashes a smile at me. I smile back before taking my seat.
I listen quietly as the interviews begin. Ceasar welcomes Ivy and they talk for a little while, I don't really pay attention though, I'm too focused on Gavin, who's making eyes at me. A blush colors my cheeks as the buzzer goes off and Ivy walks back to her seat. My gaze follows Gavin as he makes his way up to the host and they joke around easily with each other.
"So, Gavin, a handsome man like you must have someone back at home who's special to him. Tell me, who's the lucky girl?" Ceasar asks. I hold my breath.
"Well, there is this one girl" my heart drops. "Actually, we only met a short time ago. She's so sweet and gentle," he says. I realize then that he's talking about me.
"Oh, and what might her name be?" Ceasar won't lay off it.
"I'll give you a hint, Ceasar, she's one of the tributes who isn't a career but did almost as well as one in the training" He replies. I look on the screen and see that the producers have figured it out and they're pointing the camera at me. I blush madly as I look at the camera. A smile pulls up the corners of my mouth and I look at Gavin, who's smiling softly at me.
"Awwww Isn't this tragic folks, it appears we have star-crossed lovers in the games" Ceasar says, making the camera turn away from me and back to the interview. The audience loves it and when the buzzer rings, he gets loud applause.
When it's finally my turn, I walk up to Ceasar carefully and he greets me warmly.
"Welcome Ashes, that was quite the announcement Gavin made earlier" He says, making me turn beat red.
I laugh nervously. "yeah, it was" I say.
"Oh, no need to be nervous dear, you look lovely, doesn't she folks" he asks the audience. They shout out encouragements. Feeling better, I settle down into a chair as Ceasar starts the interview. "So, do you have any family at home that are rooting for you?" He asks.
"Yes, I have my mom, my step-dad, and my two siblings all cheering for me. I miss them a lot and I'll do what I can to get home to them" I say. He nods.
"I don't doubt you will," He says as the buzzer goes off. "Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, Ashes Davis of District six" The Capitolites go crazy as I walk off the stage and I hear a few whistles at my dress. Once I'm back in my seat, I zone out for the rest of the interviews.