Sorry this was a little shorter than the others, I was really tired while writing it. And Next District 10, 11, and 12 will be out pretty quick actually. Those were the first I had completely filled so they were the first to be finished. I know, my priorities are set straight aren't they?

And my Beta gave this just like a rough over look so obvious mistakes are fixed :)

So yes PLEASE Review!


Jillian Davis Simon-15 POV

I wipe the flour onto my apron carefully, trying to not get it on my dress. I was being lazy this morning and forgot I had work but still dressed up for the reapings. I knew Ashley was trying not to laugh at me but I didn't let it bug me. I poured the remaining batter into a pan and carefully stuck it into the oven. Ashley brushed up behind me, and stuck 3 other cake pans in with my one. I was still a little new at this, but I swear she likes to show off.

Ding, ding, ding! We both turn around when we hear the bell chime. I instantly dart to the front room, slipping my apron off as I run. I can hear her laughter from behind me.

"Hello, welcome the Swan Bakery, how may I help you?" I ask in a gentle voice. It was the same tone that my mother would use or that Ashley used trying to get guys to notice her.

"I need my two best friends to get their butts moving before the reapings start," My tall friend Isaac says with a smirk. I glance out to the clock and the square. It was filling quickly with people and the clock was showed it was almost 11. I call back into the kitchen were Ashley still was.

"Ashley! We gotta go now!"

"Really? Ok hold on. Grab your normal!" She calls back as she heads back up the steps. I take my pay from the register, leaving 6 coins that I normally would get. I head over and grab a apple tart from the window and a few slices of bread. I got a discount since I worked here which was helpful. I break the tart in half and hand it to Isaac, along with a slice of bread.

"Thanks," He says with a smile. He tears the bread into smaller pieces and shoves them into his mouth. I roll my eyes and eat my bread a little more delicately.

Ashley bounds down the steps in a gentle grey dress that makes her light blue eyes look like a storm. She put her long blonde hair up into a high ponytail.

I carefully hold the tart between my teeth and put my hair into a high bun. We get into the increasingly long line, and I become silent.

Surround by strangers. Surround by people that can judge me.

I tug at my ankle length green dress' sleeves. I felt oddly exposed even though I knew I wasn't. Isaac slung an arm over my shoulder at a point, not in any way romantically.

It was sorta funny how we met. Ashley and I had been friends since I could remember, even though we were almost the opposite of each other. One day me and her were arguing over a guy we both happened to like. Suddenly, a boy we had never met before popped into our conversation.

"Girls, I know you both love me so much, but please, there enough to go around," He said with his palms forward. Me and Ash looked at each other and burst into a fit of laughter that didn't stop. We actually hurt his feelings pretty bad I think, but we smoothed things over and happily let him into our small friend group.

I stepped forward and winced as they pricked my finger. I hated needles. I was pushed in and had to wait a moment before Ashley came in and we strode over to our sections.

We actually got there a little late so most of Ashley and I's other friends already stood waiting. I didn't really talk though, I let Ashley do that. I just stand with a fake smile and nod at moments that require it.

"Welcome, welcome all! Everyone please pay attention to your lovely mayor!" Our escort calls forward. Our little Mayor skips forward and she begins to read the long boring speech I've heard way too much. I find Isaac in the crowd and roll my eyes at him. He smirks, pretending to make a gun with his hand and shooting himself in the head. He's very discreet and I almost burst into laughter. But I'm careful to hide it with a cough.

"Ok, well then!" Our escort says stepping forward. "Girls first of course," she digs her hand into the large bowl. "And our tribute is…Jillian Simon!" She squeaks. Who? No, that's not my name? Are you kidding me? No it's can't be my name! I move like a robot through the crowd keeping my eyes forward and my face as calm as I can as I strut to my death.

I don't hear the guy's name, and I don't want to. My head swirls and I feel a little dizzy as I stand out there. The mayor reads another speech and I try to not throw up.

It ends. I am forced to move. I turn and look at the guy, but all I see is a blur. I extend my hand to him and he takes it, but his hand is sweaty and gross. I'm lead down the steps into the Justice Building.

Once the door closes I go over and puke in the trash can. Or try to puke. Nothing comes up, but I feel horrible, and sick and dizzy. I try not to cry, but tears slide down my face like rivers. My heart pumps quickly and my breathing become ridged.

"Oh, baby," I hear my mother's voice. She comes over and rubs my back and hugs me. I can't do much more than try not to puke. She whispers stuff to me, and so does my Father, but I don't really hear it.

"It's ok Hun, you'll come home," Father tells me as he leaves the room. Mother follows, along with my older brother who hadn't said anything. My finger traces over my karma necklace carefully. Stay positive, I mumble under my breath.

"Oh, Jill, come on, get up," I hear Isaac say gently as he pulls me off the floor and onto the couch with him and Ashley. I curl up into a ball and cry. Not sobs, just cry. Letting tears fall in case I don't see them again.

"Come home, ok?" Isaac asks. I nod.

"Never give up," Ashley says holding my hand. She kisses the back of it and then gives me a tight hug. Please, it says, try.

I will, I reply with a tighter hug. She releases me, and then Isaac hugs me. I let a few more tears fall and then when I pull back, I force a smile to my lips.

"Now Ashley has you all to herself," I get a laugh out of him and Ashley too. They get pulled out.

And now silence was my only friend.