A/N-I just want to say I am so sorry for not updating in so long! I had so much homework and tests! I just couldn't do it! Thank you for putting up with me! Here's the next chapter!

The Games

Haran stares at the screen with a peculiar expression plastered on his face. "What an…interesting twist," he finally states, breaking the silence. I just nod my head. I never did trust Holly. She always had on a smile, but I always had to look twice to see if it was genuine.

The sun is just coming up. Most of the tributes are beginning to wake up with the sun. It's really scary how many tributes have died in the past couple of days.

The Careers now only have Mae, District 2 tribute, Vincent, District 2 tribute, and Summer, District 4 tribute. They are all up.

"We're running low on water," Summer declares while observing the water containers.

"Wow, no kidding," Mae says sarcastically while sitting down and messing with her silver charm bracelet. Summer glares at her.

"I'll go get some more," Summer says through gritted teeth.

"You do that, princess," Vincent mutters. Summer stomps off with the water containers towards the river.

"I can see Vincent and Mae ganging up on Summer," I state. Haran nods. I feel bad for her. She's such a sweet soul.

Vincent sits awkwardly next to Mae. She turns her head the other way and refuses to make eye contact with him. "I'm sorry," he whispers.

"You should be after all the things you put me through," she mutters.

"I said I was sorry! What else do you want from me," he asks, his voice raising. She crosses her arms over her chest.

"I just want you to leave me alone," she mutters while standing up and leaving him sitting on the ground. She goes inside the tent and sits down, staring blankly into the distance. Vincent just sits there, putting his head in his hands.

That's when the new 'surprise' comes. Swarms and swarms of these tiny bugs begin to appear out of nowhere. They look like tiny gnats, but I can't be sure.

The gnats swarm each of the tributes. The Careers are the first to get ambushed by the tiny creatures. Summer eventually comes back with the water, only to be greeted with the gnats.

Vincent and Mae are both hiding out in the tent with the door zipped shut. They were able to make it in before the tiny creatures swarmed them. Summer tries to sprint to the tent, but the gnats catch her before she does. They cover her from head to toe. She lets out a small shriek. She tries to brush them off, but there are so many.

She finally thinks to run to the river. She begins to run like a maniac towards the water. She dives in and, sure enough, the gnats do not follow her. She wades in the water, afraid of leaving the safe haven. She looks at her reflection in the clear water and screams at the top of her lungs. She is covered in tiny bumps where the tiny gnats touched her. She touches one of the bumps on her face and winces. I guess they hurt, too.

The other tributes have enough sense to run straight into the water. Delilah, District 6 tribute, gets a lot of bumps, too. The gnats are too fast for her. She dives in the water and the gnats do not follow. After a while, she floats on her back in the river, just relaxing. She lazily closes her eyes and just floats. She is awakened abruptly by Holly, District 1 tribute, jumping into the water close to her. Delilah swears under her breath as she silently tries to swim to the edge.

Holly doesn't see her at first, but Delilah make a splashing sound as she exits the river. She begins to sprint, but the gnats swarm her again. She stops momentarily. Holly takes advantage of this opportunity, and a spear is soon jammed in Delilah's back. The cannon sounds.

Violet, District 7 tribute, doesn't get many bumps. She is able to get into the river quickly. She gets an unexpected visitor. Warren, District 9 tribute, splashes into the water near her. He is covered in many miniscule bumps. She grips a knife that she must have found and quietly swims to him. He doesn't notice her until she says, "Long time no see."

Warren whips his head around and stares at Violet. She stares back at him. She seems nervous as does he. "I couldn't find you," he declares. She breaks her gaze.

"Why were you avoiding me," she whispers.

"I didn't want to, I just," he whispers. She stares at him teary eyed.

"Do you know how hard it was for me without you? You promised me you would never leave me! Was it all lies," she asks through tears.

"What are they talking about," I ask.

"I don't know," Haran responds.

"No," Warren whispers, grabbing her hands.

She rips her hands from his. "Don't," she whispers harshly. "Don't you dare touch me."

"Violet," he starts.

"You lied to me," she repeats. "You promised me you would never leave me alone in the arena. Do you know how scary it was for me? I had nightmares about you. I came up with all these reasons why you didn't find me, but it turns out it was because you just didn't want to. I love you, but apparently you don't feel the same," she whispers. She raises her knife and a few more tears escape her eyes. "I don't want to do this, but you leave me no choice."

"I love you, too," he whispers. She looks at him wide eyed. "I thought you would be better off without me. That's why I didn't come." She drops her knife in the water and hugs him. She clings to him as if he were her life source.

"Don't you ever leave me again," she whispers through more tears.

"I promise, and this time I mean it," he whispers into her hair. She laughs.

"I believe you," she replies. He leans in and kisses her gently.

"I missed you so much," he says against her lips.

"Ditto."

"That's so cute," I practically whisper. Haran just nods.

"Young love," he replies.

Margaret and Richard, District 8 tributes, are absolutely enveloped in microscopic bumps by the time they make it to the Nile.

"That was close," Margaret says, panting. Richard just nods.

"Who knew gnats could be deadly," Richard says. Margaret just laughs.

"They just cause bumps. It looks like bad acne. You're so dramatic," she says in a fit of laughter. Richard just shakes his head.

"I probably just lost sponsors because of my appearance. They expect me to look my dashing self 24/7."

Margaret laughs harder. "Yeah, sure."

"It's true," he nearly shrieks, but he's laughing, too.

"Yeah, sure," she repeats.

Ivy and Harvey, District 11 tributes, got a mild amount of bumps. They, too, are in the water. Ivy kisses Harvey and whispers, "I don't know what I would do without you."

"I love you," he whispers back. She seems a little surprised, but her face takes on a serene expression.

"I love you, too." He smiles as does she and gives her another kiss.

"They're adorable, too," I pronounce enthusiastically.

"That they are," Haran utters.

I glance back at the Careers. Honestly, I am fascinated with them. Mae and Vincent are hiding out in the tent. "I really am sorry for judging you without getting to know you," Vincent mutters.

"Why do you care," she whispers harshly. Is it me, or did I see Vincent blush?

Vincent leans in and gives Mae a passionate kiss. Mae sits there, stunned. Vincent breaks the kiss and looks into Mae's big brown eyes.

"I'm sorry. I don't like you that way," she whispers with a sympathetic tone in her voice.

"Why," Vincent asks with hurt apparent in his voice.

"I just don't. I'm sorry," she repeats. She scoots farther away from him and crosses her arms. "Anyway, it's better this way. Let's face it. Only one person can win these Games and we both know it."

"I disagree. I'd rather loved and lost than to have never loved at all."

"Vincent," she sighs.

"Just forget it," he snaps. I know he did this out of hurt more than anger. I can only wonder if they'll end up together, before it's too late.

A/N-Again I want to apologize for not updating! I couldn't think of anything for this chapter, so I'm sorry if it stinks. Love? Hate? Please review! Oh, and don't forget to vote for your favorite tribute on my profile! Thanks! Oh, and by the way, I got the names mixed up last chapter. Sorry! Holly poisoned Lane and Logan, not just Logan. Sorry if I confused you!