No….no….no this cannot be happening! She had a little amount of slips in the reaping! I did everything I could so she wouldn't get picked. Wait did I really? I am starting to fall as Pheonix grabs my arm and supports me as Michelle and Camryn hug Maysilee. Even from here I can see their tears. Yet, Maysilee doesn't cry.

Why am I surprised? She will do whatever she can to return home to me if I don't get picked. She will come back to me into my arms where I can hold her tight forever. Maysilee bravely begins to walk forward using stiff quick steps and she is holding back tears. Effie Trinkett then asks her what her name is.

"M…M…Maysilee Donner." She stammers. I myself am holding back tears. She then looks into the crowd and catches my eye. Her eyes wander over to Pheonix's hand on my arm supporting me, and I see it is all she can do not to let a tear fall down.

"Alright, now that we have our ladies, let us go to the boys!" trills Effie. I suddenly consider volunteering to protect Maysilee. I would be able to make sure she gets home (A/N: Remind you of someone? ;)), but it is as if she can read my mind when she gives the slightest shake of her head as she looks in my eyes. I sigh, of course not; I should have none she wouldn't have wanted me to.

Effie bounces over to the boys bowl and begins to read the first name. Oh thank goodness. It is not me, Pheonix, or Bob. Of course that doesn't guarantee that we won't be picked, but we have less of a chance. Effie than watches as the boy comes up to the stage. He is small, black hair, gray eyes; definitely from the Seam.

He comes up and then begins to sniffle. Oh that is so pathetic for a boy to be doing that. He looks young though, so I shouldn't judge him like that. Effie then announces that she will pick the second boy. I hold my breath. This is the moment of truth. Effie's mouth begins to move making the sound of the name chosen. And my world crashes down.

Sorry I know it is a cliffie and I probably won't be able to update soon. Be happy that I was able to do two chapters today so more for you to read. I will try to update this weekend and I don't have school Friday so I will try to update! :) :)

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