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The Effect Games
Chapter 11
Apartments, Training Center, Citadel
When we got to our apartment, I went and took a shower, scrubbing all the makeup off and changed into my simple t-shirt and sweatpants before walking out again to the others. To my surprise, Effie looked like she had tears in her eyes as she looked at both Thane and I.
"You two are the only decent tributes I had." She gave each of us a hug and kissed me on the cheek before she quickly walks out.
"Any advice?" I asked Anderson.
"If you can think you can grab a pack or a weapon close to where you're standing when the sound to signal the start goes off, be quick at getting it. Otherwise, run away and make sure to regroup with each other and your allies. Now, go get some rest."
I nodded and went to my room and laid down on my bed and shut my eyes after I turned the lights off. I tossed and turned, trying to sleep for at least two hours. I just couldn't get to sleep at all. I had too many thoughts going around in my head and they won't let me sleep at all. So, I got up and went to the roof so I could get some air.
The sky was filled with stars, twinkling. Thankfully, there was no lights up on the roof to ruin this view. I walk over to a ledge and leaned against it, looking down at the streets below. I could hear cheering, music and singing. I was so focused on the commotion that I didn't hear someone coming up behind me.
"You should be resting, Siha." Thane's voice came from behind me, causing me to turn my head to look at him over my shoulder.
"Couldn't sleep." I murmured as I watch Thane walk up beside me before looking down at the streets. "What about you?"
"More or less the same. Than I heard you coming up here so I decided to follow." He stated. "Thinking about your sister?"
"A little bit. My mind's mostly on tomorrow."
"Nothing's wrong with that. It's alright to be scared."
'Who ever said I was scared?" I questioned as I looked up at him.
"Siha, you can't hide it from me." he responded as he looked down at me. "As I said, it's alright to be scared. You just can't let it control you."`
"Easy for you to say. You're probably one of the ones you would win."
"Possibly, possibly not. You might surprise yourself."
"I highly doubt it."
"Do not doubt yourself, that is one way to get killed."
"Let's face it Thane, I won't be coming back to our district when the games are over for the year." I sighed. I glanced to the streets and then back at Thane. To my surprise, he had a smile on his face- a small one but still a smile.
"Like I said. You might surprise yourself, Siha."
"You still have to tell my what that word means."
When we regroup in the arena and towards the end of the games, I promise. Now, try and go get some sleep." Thane turned and left, leaving me on the roof alone. I looked at the streets and sighed, deciding to follow his example.
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