Dear Clovey

You got home later than i thought.
Liked the notes? Finally connected the dots?
I will be waiting for you at the alley you killed Stan in, at 9.30.
Prepared to be killed, little flower.

Jared

9.30, The infamous Alley

I left Cato behind a house away, and i listen to the tapping of my flats on the tiles as i walk. Its dark, the snow covered District Two ground is freezing.
"Hello Clovey."A soft voice floats down the alley.
"Glad to see you found me."
"Hello Jared. It wasnt so hard."
I shuffle through the snow to him, clutching my hand around the knife in my pocket.
"No, no, no."He says, and i stop.
"First we talk. Then we fight."
In a flash he's in front of me, pressing me against the wall.
"Jared? I thought we werent going to fightyet?"I say sweetly.
"Shut up."He orders.
"Good Clove. Now, im gonna explain to you why i started sending the letters.."
His grip around my schoulder tightens.
"See, i already thought it was weird that you skipped class. Then you skipped class with Cato, and it was even weirder. Then i saw you too walking in the street, hand in hand, the next day. It was soo weird, so i went out to follow you. I was only intrigued.. And then i saw you go up to Stan's house. Do you know how i know Stan, Clove?"
I shake my head, and his arm moves up to my neck, shutting off my air.
"He was my cousin. My best friend. And then i watched you beg for him back, act all cute. Stan was lovestuck, and drunk. So he said yes. And you got him into a fight with Cato. It was his own fault, thats true. But then he overpowerd Cato, and you attacked. Good fighting skills, by the way. I wonder who will win. How long will you put up a fight?"His voice grows calm, slightly.. caring,i think. He removes his arm, and i gasp slightly at the lack of air.
He moves his hand up to my face and caresses my cheek gently, and he doesnt slap me as i expected.
"Uhm.. Im sorry.."I stammer.
"And do you know what the worst part is? I have to see you and Cato, all lovey-dovey at school ánd at training every day. How do you think that is for me? When i really just.."
"When you really just what?"
He sighs deeply, and steps away slightly.
I pull my coat around me tighter, not moving away from the wall.
"When... That should be me Clove! I should be the one beside you! Holding your hand, walking you home!"
"Wait.. Andthats why you can just send me letters? Threaten me every day? Twice or three times a day sometimes? Scare me, scare Cato, scare Thea out of her mind?! And Precilla? She was terrified! So thats okay, just because your yealous!"
He's in front of me in a flash again.
"Well, then you shouldnt have been such a whore in the beginning, huh? You should have just stuck with Cato, instead of flirting with anyone you see. Now, i'llgive you a choice. Either you go out with me, or i'll kill you."

Kay, the new chapter is up! Have you guys had a nice weekend? Ive had an amazing weekend, with my bff Maroesja, and she helped me with the idea for the enxt chapter. (so if its bad its her fault ;) So im opening a new poll, and i want you guys to vote. Your choice will influence the story! You can decide - will Clove except the offer from Jared, or will she fight him and stand by Cato? So as soon as the chapter is up, im opening the poll! Vote! :D And ive almost reached a hundred reviews, which is a major deal for me since i only started this story three weeks ago! You guys are amazing, and i love you, and i hope you love the chapter. Byee x