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Katniss

I'm ready to meet Cato. I asked Cinna to find me something nice to wear, and he outdid himself as usual. That's the great thing about Cinna, he does as you request and asks no questions in return. I was wearing a forest green dress that goes to my knees and a pair of brown flip-flops, and ready to make my way to the rooftop. PING! and I arrived. As if the capitol wasn't magical enough, the roof is like a whole other world. There are hundreds of different plants but the view. I could see everything from up there. I leant against the railing, taking it all in. As I looked down, arms slipped around my waist. I screamed and spun to find Cato not six inches away from my face. "Oh, Cato. It's just you." He pulled away and rolled his eyes. "Great," he said, "Thanks for such a warm reception. " I laughed and apologised instantly, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I'm Katniss, nice to meet you." He shook my hand and sunk to the floor, leaning against a wall. I slid to sit next to him and we talked for hours. I feel like I've known him forever, and I have never laughed like I did that night. He makes me forget my problems. I think I like him. At about midnight, we had to say goodbye. In the lift he gave me a hug and he kissed my forehead. I looked up at him in surprise and he kissed me on the lips. As the elevator doors opened, we pulled apart and I turned to see Haymitch, standing with his arms across his chest. I blushed red and Cato whispered "Goodbye, princess," before slapping my bum as I exited the lift. Haymitch looked absolutely furious and I hung my head, waiting to be reprimanded.

Haymitch

It's midnight and Katniss is still missing. Peeta went to bed hours ago, like the sensible bread boy he is, but I could tell he was worried. I searched all over and didn't find her anywhere. Suddenly the elevator lit up, showing that it was coming to our floor, from the roof. I groaned; of course, why didn't I check there. I stand in front of the lift waiting for the doors to open and when they do, there she is. With Cato. Kissing. Shit sweetheart, I think, what have you got yourself into? He whispered into her ear and slaps her on the arse as she comes out of the lift. She hangs her head and waits for me to speak, blushing all the while. "Katniss. Sweetheart. Would you care to explain what the fucking hell you think you are doing with a Career?" I asked. She looked at me defiantly and replied, "Look, you told me to play to him." I rolled my eyes, "Not like that and you know it." She growled at me, "Look, I like Cato. A lot. And if I only have a few days left in my life, I want to spend it happy. Ok?" I stepped closer to her and screamed, "NO. Not with a Career. And especially not with Cato." She started to cry, and shouted back, "Since when did you run my life?" With those words, she got back into the lift and went to floor 2. Where Cato was. SHIT.

Cato

I just had the best evening. I love Katniss so much but she doesn't even know it. I know that our relationship is moving fast, I mean, I've spoken to her once but…We talked all evening, like I've known her all my life. And when we got in the lift, I had to say goodbye and I've never felt so goddamn heartbroken but on the plus side, she looked almost as unhappy as me. I kissed her and she kissed me back. Her mentor saw us though and I'm worried that she'll be in trouble. Anyway, I went back to my room and unlike Katniss, I wasn't caught by Brutus. I was in the middle of getting changed when someone knocked on my door. I was just wearing my boxers but I thought it was Clove so I went to answer it.

Oh shit I thought, as I opened the door. Katniss fell through the door, sobbing onto my chest. I hugged her close and guided her over to my bed. We sat and I pulled her chin up, to look into my eyes. "Princess, please don't cry. What happened? Did he hurt you? If he hurt you, I will destroy him." I said, slowing growing more angry as I watched her cry as if there was no tomorrow. She shook her head and whispered through the tears. "He said… he said I can't see you anymore." I groaned in horror, "No, princess, no, that could never happen. I won't let him take you away from me. I … I love you. I know that it's quick, and I've only just meant you, but I feel like I've known you forever. I want to be with you forever. We can sort this." She looked at me shocked and kissed me passionately, moaning "I love you too, Cato, you are so incredible. Can… Can I stay here tonight please? I can't go back to my floor." I nodded speechless and we got into bed. She kept her clothes on and I slept in my boxers. As we got in, I pulled to my chest and embraced her as we slept.

When I awoke in the morning, my arms were empty and she was gone. I found myself devastated but I soon put on my game face as I realised why I had woken up in the first place. "CATO. CATO," Clove screamed through the door, and I sprung to my feet, dressing hurriedly and sprinting to breakfast. Brutus and Clove turned their furious gazes on me and attacked me immediately, shouting, "WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU LAST NIGHT?" "Out," I replied, yawning and hushing them. The noise was too much, early in the morning. "Brutus, can I have a word?" I asked desperately. "Clove needs to talk to me first. By the way, you missed the announcement. The Capitol is terrified about the rumours of a rebellion which are only getting louder. So, to quieten them down, they have decided they're going to allow two victors." I looked at my plate, trying to hide the fact that I was smiling. We can come out of this together. My heart leaped, did a little dance inside my body. Brutus snapped, and dragged me out of the room, leading me up to the penthouse where Haymitch and Katniss were waiting. "Last night, Cato." Brutus began, "At about midnight, Haymitch called me and told me that you two were found together. Right?" We both nodded and I reached over to clasp her hand. She looked at me and her eyes were red and swollen. I guess Haymitch had another go at her, over breakfast. He growled and I pulled her close, kissing her forehead. "Cato." Brutus snapped, continuing his rant, "Look, I'm happy you're happy, yadayadayada. Do you two want to come out of these games alive? Together?" I nodded, my eyes begging him to make it happen, but Katniss whispered, "What about Peeta?" Haymitch got up and roared, "He's dead already, cos you broke his heart. Face it, sweetheart, he was never gonna make it out alive." She began to cry again and nodded, declaring, "I want to make it out with Cato. Please." Haymitch ran forward, kissed her forehead and murmured, "Consider it done."