Two weeks before the Reaping-District 1

Rose Oliver's POV

It was my friend, Maeve's 18th birthday today, and I was going to make it count. This was both of our last year in the reaping, and we wanted to celebrate. We had chosen a park slightly on the outskirts of the district, and had a picnic.

"This is nice," Maeve pointed out. "We have the place to ourselves, and you make great food!"

"Are Celeste and Agnes doing all right?" I asked.

Maeve's younger five year old sisters, Celeste and Agnes were diagnosed with Autism. Ever since I can remember, I have stood up to child disability rights, and hoped brand new laws were passed ASAP. My dream is to live in the Capitol, and maybe host one of our marches there! Unfourtunatley, still as a possible games tribute, our marches had been unsuccessful.

"They're doing alright," Maeve responded. "They are getting better at learning, and one of the Capitol doctors came in and said he could cure them!"

"No!" I exclaimed. Maeve looked at me, confused. "It's just that, their autism makes them special," I told her, weakly.

"Oh," she replied glumly. "I guess I never thought of that."

"It's fine," I sighed. "Is it too late to call off?"

She shook her head. "No, it'd not even scheduled yet, thank goodness."

I smiled. "Are you excited for your march tomorrow?"

Maeve nodded enthusiacticly. "YES!"

I giggled. I wasn't able to make it to the march, but I was cheering on Maeve and her family who could go. My mom had fallen ill, and this was the only day until the Reaping I could escape the house.

"It really was a lovely day," Maeve remarked, looking into the sunset.

"It doesn't have to be over yet," I offered. But Maeve just shook her head.

"No, your mom needs you," she told me. "And I have to leave early tomorrow for the march." She grinned. "See you Reaping Day?"

I smiled back. "See you Reaping Day!"

As I walked home, I had no idea I would never see Maeve again.

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