"Clove…Come back…Please…I love you…"

"NO!" I yell. Jingles and Brutus burst into my room. "Another nightmare?" Jingles sighs. Numbly, I nod. "That's like, the third time in a row." Brutus says matter-of-factly. "What are these nightmares about?" They chorus. "Um…nothing much." Just as I finish this sentence, I hear a scream coming from Clove's room. My heart jumps. Brutus and Jingles run to Cloves room and bursts in. "WHAT HAPPENED?!" I heard them say. "Nightmare" Clove replies quietly. I wonder what her nightmares are about?

Its interview night tonight. So Clove and I have to train with Brutus and Jingles on the way we sit, talk and walk. I groaned when I heard this news. Great…Spending a day with two of my least favourite people…

"Sit up straight!" I straighten up. "Alright, we have to make an angle for you. Mean, brutal, vicious, charming, one of those things." Brutus says. "Okay." I reply. "So…hmmm…how about brutal and vicious with a slight edge of charming? That sound good?"

"Perfect." I smile. I want the tributes to fear me.

It was a tiring day. Working on my attitude, my answers and my posture. Finally, the time came to get into our clothing. I meet Everest in my room where he, and my prep team is. I greet him tiredly and he tells me to change. I button up a formal black long sleeved shirt and black pants, and then Everest puts a silver jacket on me. "Great! Now let's get your make-up done!" They make me sit in front of a mirror and my prep team starts the magic. I have no idea what the make up stuff is called, but I did recognise one thing, and that was gel. Xerin gels my hair into a slightly different style but it was still cool. "I think we need more glow" Everest mutters. Ersaid nods and collects a jar. He hands it to Xerin and Xerin applies the goo to my hair. He massages it thoroughly and my hair becomes a brilliant golden blonde. Glowing radiantly. "Thanks" I say. They nod. "Okay now, Cato get out there and put on your best performance!" I nod nervously and step out of the doorway. I enter the lift with Jingles. "Where's Clove and Brutus?" I ask. "They went there already." Jingles replies, emotionless. She is obviously still upset at last night's drama. "I was telling the truth y'know." I mutter quietly. She pretends not to hear me as the lift comes to a stop and we step out. I see most of the tributes in their costumes lining up in the interview order, AKA, the district order. Glimmer sees me and gives me this great big smile and runs over to hug me. I hug her back whispering "You look beautiful." She giggles and gives a little twirl. I smile. Seriously?! She is so full of herself. And that's one of the reasons why I like Clove. Because she is the exact opposite of Glimmer. Glimmer was wearing a pearl pink dress that kind of resembles a tutu. Marvel was wearing a geeky looking blue suit. Clove was in an orange dress and she looked stunning. The little make up was effective and made her look natural but beautiful. Too bad I can't tell her that...

They call Glimmer's name and she happily skips up the steps, before quickly blowing me a kiss. My stomach churns. Glimmer chats to Caesar, wowing everyone with her beauty. Caesar asks her if she was ready and she replies. "Yes Caesar. I am VERY ready." Emphasising the word 'very." Everyone applauds and cheers as Marvel is called up. He is really dumb and answers the questions stupidly. People laugh at him and he thinks it's a good thing. He ends his interview by throwing his arms up in the air with a cheer. "WHOO!"

"And now, District two's CLOVE!" Caesar announces. Clove strolls up to the stage, hitching her dress up a little and sits down on the hot seat. Good luck, Clove. Clove answers the questions mysteriously and sweetly. But with a hint of sarcasm, her interview is definitely one of the most interesting ones. …Or maybe it's just because I like her.

"Okay, last question, Clove. Do you have a special boy back at home?" Clove frowns a bit and hesitates. "No" She finally answers. "No?" Caesar presses. "Then what about a crush?" Clove smiles mysteriously and opens her mouth. I know what she is going to say. I wait in anticipation. "You know what Caesar? …That's for me to know and you to find out." I find myself smiling broadly. I knew it. "Now we have…CATO!" I jog up the steps, taking in deep breaths. I walk out into the spotlight and the lights nearly blind me. There is cheering and whooping. I straighten my jacket and shake Caesar's hand. "Welcome, welcome. Cato!" He booms. "Nice to meet you." I smile. He smiles back. "Seems like we've got a confident young man this year!" He declares. I smile and sit down on the red chair. "So, how do you like the Capitol?"

"It's…Definitely different. Special, really. The people here, are just wonderful, aren't you?!" I ask the crowd. They all respond by cheering and yelling. The girls are all screaming and yelling my name. I laugh and wink at the crowd to where the screams came from. The girls all scream. I lean back in the chair comfortably. "Cato, you got a really high score in training. What is your specialty?"

"Swords. Definitely. Spears and everything that requires strength." I laugh. Caesar laughs too. "Haha! Obviously, look at those muscles you have!" He laughs. "You are definitely a threat aren't you?"

"Yep. I've been training my whole life for this"

"Also, we've heard news that you have something going on with a fellow tribute. Is that true?" The crowd goes silent. My forehead is beaded sweat. My throat goes dry. The audience waits for my answer. I swallow. "Umm… I guess… you could say that…" I reply nervously. Caesar guffaws. "Why be so embarrassed?! No one would be surprised! Handsome man like you!" Up in the back wings, I see someone motion to Caesar. Caesar quickly wraps up the interview. "So, are you ready for the Games?" I knew exactly how to answer. "I'm prepared,vicious,ready to go." Caesar grins. He grabs my hand and flings it up in the air, yelling my name. "CATO!" The audience goes crazy. I walk off the stage quite proud of myself. I walk down the steps of another room which is where the finished tributes go. I get to the bottom of the steps and the Careers are all there, waiting. Marvel gives me thumbs up and I flash him a smile. Clove is sitting on the couch with her arms crossed. I am just walking over to her when I hear a high-pitched squeal. "CATO!" I turn around to Glimmer running towards me. At the last metre, she trips on her high heels, so I catch her. "Hee. Thanks" She says standing up. She tosses her golden locks over her shoulder and batted her eyelashes at me. "You did sooo well Cato!" She flirts. "Thanks. Everyone loved you when you were up there." I tell her. She smiles hugely. I could feel Clove eyeballing us. Then, out of the blue. Glimmer throws her arms around my neck, leans forward, and her lips crash into mine. I am taken by total surprise, so I just freeze as Glimmer kisses me. I felt nothing. No sparks, my heart wasn't thumping, because obviously, I had no feelings for Glimmer. I hear a noise behind me and the clicking sound of heels running away. I abruptly pull away as I see Clove running into the lift. I start to run after her but Glimmer holds onto my arms. "Cato!" She whinges "Why do you care about her so much? I am your girlfriend!" She pulls me onto the velvet couch and leans her head on my shoulder, as we watch the other interviews. I wipe my mouth with the sleeve of my tuxedo. I keep giving a quick desperate glance at the lift, hoping Clove would come back. Glimmer's grip on me wouldn't relax so I couldn't budge. I tiredly watched the interviews, looking at the pathetic kids who were puny and weak, embarrass themselves up on stage. I wait…and wait…and wait…