A/N Hi everyone! Here's Crispin's goodbye scene!
Crispin Arkley, age 18
District 6 Male
I hold back my tears, knowing that my family will be in here soon, and I can't let Lucas and Leonard see me cry. Suddenly, the door is flung open and my family rushes in. Lucas and Leonard both hug me, nearly knocking the wind out of me. They're both crying. I wrap one arm around each of them "Guys, stop. I'm coming back." Lucas stares at me "Promise?" I nod "Promise. I'm coming back." both my little brothers relax slightly, and Mom stares at me with slightly teary eyes "Crispin's right boys." I smile slightly and look at my brothers "Anyone got a token for me?" Lucas and Leonard shake their heads in unison "Sorry." Lucas says. I shrug "It's fine." Mom manages a tiny smile "Actually, I might have a token for you." she starts digging in her purse, and then she pulls out a handkerchief "Here. Take it, and remember us." Dad nods "Remember us." I smile "I don't think I could ever forget you guys." Lucas and Leonard grin at me "Us too?" I pretend to frown at them "Especially not you two." they both start laughing, and I start laughing too, and then we all group hug.
Just then, a Peacekeeper comes in and tells my family it's time to go. The twins and Mom hug me one last time, and then they're gone.
Less than a minute later, my closest friend, Richmond, and his little sister, Melody, come rushing in. Melody is crying, and it twists my heart to see her this way. I've had a bit of a crush on Melody for a little while now, but I was waiting until my last Reaping was over to ask her out, because I didn't want her to have to deal with having her boyfriend in the Hunger Games. I snort to myself. That plan just went out the window.
Richmond shakes his head. He is nineteen, to old to be reaped. Melody is seventeen, two years away from being free of the Reaping. Richmond shakes his head again "I can't believe this." I shrug "Well, you'd better start." he looks shocked, and I sigh "Sorry. I didn't mean that. I'm just kind of upset." Melody nods sympathetically "I'll bet." then she smiles a little bit "At least you were calm. I would have been crying." she smiles a little wider "Maybe that will get you some sponsors. Maybe..." I hold up my hand "Melody, calm down. You're not my mentor." she laughs and wipes her eyes "You're right. I'm sorry." I shake my head "You don't have to be sorry." I look Richmond in the eye "I'm coming back you know." he nods "I know. You're persistent. You never give up." I smile "Thanks." he looks puzzled "For what?" "For saying that. For believing in me." Melody smiles fiercely "I believe in you." my heart skips a beat, and I feel myself blushing "Thanks." Melody opens her mouth again, but then a Peacekeeper comes in and tells Richmond and Melody they have to leave.
Melody gives me a sad little wave as she walks out the door.
And then I'm alone.
I still don't cry though.
I no longer feel like crying.
Instead, my mind is racing, and I'm trying to think up strategies for the arena.
Because I've got to get home.
I promised my little brothers.
And I never, ever break a promise.
A/N There's Crispin's goodbye scene! I love his little brothers so much! Next up is District 7! Yay!
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