I do not own Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games characters.
Alright, to be honest, no I am not sure if I want to end this story just yet. Yay to being super indecisive. I am considering doing the second part of this story, though I am not sure what I would write it about. I really don't know what to do. Please feel free to review or PM what you want me to do, because I really need some help lol.
Chapter 25:
Clove's POV
I shift nervously on the couch, waiting for Cato to get home from football practice before I have to leave. I don't even really get why he has to be there since he can't practice. I check my watch.
"Crap," I say. I have to get going or I am going to be late. I write a quick note as I am rushing out the door, telling Cato to meet at the Capitol Cafe ASAP.
My mom called me again to talk last night. I hated hearing how disappointed she sounded when I told her that I hadn't told Cato about her offer to go live with her yet. I promised her that I would, so I am going to. Even though my mom and I have had a really rocky relationship, I am trying to give her a second chance and a part of my wants to believe that she has changed, that everything between us can be good.
Cato doesn't arrive at the cafe until half an hour into my shift. He doesn't even bother looking for me, he just heads over to the counter, where he knows I will be. It is kind of funny, we haven't met back here for weeks now and we used to do it every day. He gives me a funny looking smile when he sits down. I know that my note worried him, he is just trying not to show it to much.
"What's up Clove?" He asks warily.
I take a deep breath, steadying myself before pushing the words out quickly. "My mom wants me to move in with her," I say.
Cato's face in expressionless for an instant and then before I know it he is rushing around the counter and throwing his uninjured arm around me. He kisses the top of my head and I don't even have to look up at him to know that he is smiling. Gosh, I don't know what I was so worried about.
"Clove, this is great!" He exclaims, pulling back so he can look down at me. "I mean, of course, I will miss you around the house and all but this is so awesome."
I smile to now, wrapping my arms tightly around his middle.
"You are amazing, you know that?" I say.
"Yeah, I do," He jokes.
"You want your usual?" I ask. Cato gives me a large grin that is an obvious yes. I put in his order and walk back to him. I almost freeze in my steps. My mom is standing next to him.
She looks better than I have ever seen. She has dark hair like mine, and it falls gently around her shoulders. Unlike my dark eyes, hers a vibrant blue. The dark bags that lay under her eyes before are gone. I feel nervous in my stomach as I see that she is talking to Cato. My Cato. I rush over and slip on the floor, falling down and landing hard on the ground.
"Clove!" I hear Cato nearly scream.
He rushes around the counter and is immediately knelt by my side.
"Are you okay?" He pulls me up and back into his arms.
"Yeah, I'm good," I respond, but I don't move from his lap or his arms.
I see the panics in his eyes fade and I feel something in me shift.
"I love you," I say. It is a stupid time to say it, I know that, but I say it anyway.
Cato looks taken aback, but then a humungous smile spreads across his face.
"I love you too," He leans down and kisses me.
"Aw!" I hear my mom say.
I laugh and Cato helps me to my feet. There is a smile on my mom's face, one that I have never seen before. I feel tears prick at my eyes and Cato wraps his arm around my shoulders. Tears drop from my eyes, rolling gently down my cheeks.
"Hey, you okay?" Cato whispers.
"Nothing," I say, turning and smiling at him. Then I turn to my mom. "Absolutely nothing."
Sorry, this was a shorter chapter, I am just trying to wrap some things up from Clove and Cato before ending the story. I decided last night, partway through writing this that I am going to end this story. I am sad to end it, but I am really excited about whatever I am going to write next. I hope that you all are having a good week wherever you are.
Stay happy, healthy, and safe,
-Jewel