(May's POV)
I sit up slowly with a soft groan, and try to rub the sleepiness out of my eyes.

I cringe as I remember something. I have school today.

Ew.

Though my thoughts instantly brighten when I remember that Devin is starting school today. I allow a smile to grace my face as I prep for the day. I go into my walk in closet and look for something to wear.

I finally decide on a light blue sleeveless turtleneck sweater, a button up peach denim mini skirt, and a pair of knee high brown lace-up combat boots. I layer a thick small gold necklace over the sweater. I throw my long hair into a quick messy bun, and start my makeup. Light concealer, some mascara, and some black winged liner. Last minute I apply some light pink lip gloss.

Satisfied I make my way downstairs.

My parents sit side by side at the table. My father is drinking some tea and sketching a cake for a client, and my mother is reading a book, though both of their free hands are holding the other's across the table.

I smile slightly and walk towards the pantry for some cereal.

"Good morning."

They both look up and smile.

"Good morning flower. Ready for school?"

"As ready as I'll ever be.." I mutter. My parents chuckle as my response. I hear the sound a chair being pushed back, and I turn my head to see my mother walking towards me.

"You sure you're okay?" She whispers to me. My face goes slack for a moment before I recover quickly.

"Yup."

She nods and glances at the clock and her eyes grow wide. "You'd better get going, the bus will be here soon."

I look towards the clock and nod.

I quickly rush to grab a granola bar for a breakfast of a sort.

"Brogan!" I hear mom call up the stairs. The sound of Brogan running down the stairs echoes through the house. He appears at my side, bag in hands.

I pick up my backpack and walk briskly to the door.

"Bye!" We call out

"See you later." Mom yells back as dad says, "Have a good day."

I close my locker, turn and look around in the hallway for Devin.

Finally, I find a head of dirty blond hair above, oh I'll just say it, a very handsome face.

I smile and quickly make my way to him.

"Hey! Devin!" I yell to him. He turns, and I notice his lovely eyes brighten when the see me.

"May! Oh thank god! I was starting to think I went to the wrong school." he groans.

"No, right school," I chuckle, "Just wrong direction." I say noticing his schedule.

"Your homeroom is that way," I point in the other direction, "number 145 and, oooh you got Mrs. Tanise, tough break kid." I joke patting him on the shoulder. As soon as my hand touches him I feel a weird sensation and quickly retract my hand.

He chuckles, "I think I'll be okay..." He looks down into my eyes and smiles, and somehow I smile back.

I clear my throat and look back at his schedule. "Oh hey," I gasp, "we have history together!"

"No I think I would remember someone like you." Devin jokes. I blush brightly and look back down at his schedule quickly.

"No silly," I laugh dryly, "the class. We have fourth period together, right before lunch."

"Great." He smiles at me.

The warning bell goes off, meaning we have only a few minutes before first period.

"Well that's my cue. Just head down that hallway and you'll find your homeroom. And if you have any trouble just ask one of the other teachers for help. Most of them are pretty nice."

"Got it, thanks again May, I'll see you later?"

"You know it." I grin at him as I back away. We wave good bye and make our way to our respective homerooms.

I can't stop smiling.

After what feels like forever it's finally time for history class. It's the first time I've been looking forward to history since the first day of school.

I walk into the classroom and see my friends in their usual spots. Ali is leaning back towards Lars with a flirtatious on her face. Lars is blushing hard as she whispers things (Ew) into his ear. I shiver. And I thought Ali was the innocent one.

Then I see him. Devin coincidentally is sitting right behind my usual spot. I grin and rush over to him.

"Devin! You found your way!" I tease.

He responds with a throaty chuckle. "Yes I found my way, thank you very much." He then leans toward my ear, "By the way, you were right about Mrs. Tenise.."

I laugh out loud.

"Hey."

I turn at the sound of Lars's voice and Devin follows suit.

"Who's this May?" Lars asks with a hint of something I can't identify.

"Oh a Lars, Ali, this is Devin, he just moved here."

Devin nods and extends a hand to them with a shy smile.

Ali immediately takes it, and sends and smirk my way, making me blush.

Then after a moment Lars seems to be mustering up a smile as he gives Devin's hand a single shake.

Hm. Weird.

"So guys would it be okay with you if Devin sat with us at lunch today, you know since he's new and all?" I ask my friends, with Devin nodding by my side.

"Of course!" Ali agrees immediately, she then looks over at Lars. After a moment of him not responding she lightly nudges him with her elbow. It seems to shake Lars out of his daze.

"Oh! Oh yeah, sure whatever..." he mumbles.

I look at Ali in confusion, and mouth He okay?

She only shrugs in response, and looks at him in concern.

"Well, hey dude if you don't want me to sit with your group-" Devin starts.

"No! Of course we want you to sit with us! Lars!" I hiss at him.

"Hey it's cool with me." He shrugs.

"Okay, it's settled, we'll see you at lunch." I say to Devin with a smile, which he gladly returns, which in turn makes me blush.

The bell rings signaling the beginning of class. The teacher walks in to begin the lesson.

"Okay ladies and gentlemen. Today we will be talking about one of the most important things you will learn this year. What happened at the end of the 74th Hunger Games. What occurred at the end off the games, will be the cause of nearly everything that follows soon. The theme of the 3rd and last Quarter Quell, and of course the rebellion will all have started from this one choice. One little choice that Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark chose to make."

*cue angry mob*

I know I know, hate me all you want but cliff hangers are just so much fun to write. It's not that I like causing you pain, okay maybe a little... ;)

Anyway what'd you guys think of the chapter, what about Lars's reaction hm?

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